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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.03 Deed.pdfII.1.b.2.a. - Deed Spring Valley Compressor Station OO PAS;E93O Recorded at -. C.- J o'ciac---i'!.. M.. -- -- -.-- Reception No 2�- j- 0-�..i- �•---- THIS DEED, Made this I9. 7.3 , between JAMES P. NIESLANIK and RAYMOND NIESLANIK 15th - , day of June 11' of the County of Garfield and State of Colorado, of the first Part, and COLORADO MOUNTAIN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT RECORDER'S STAMP S E P 4. 1 1077 STATE AOCIIMENiTARY lEE- of the County of Garfield and State of Colorado, of the second part; WITNESSETII, That the said parties of the first part; for and in consideration of the sum of. Ten Dollars and other good and valuable consideration S. 1 • to the saidroarties of the first part in hand paid by the said -party of the second part, the fl €' receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by.these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the I! its s tjc cessors • second part, and assigns forever, all the following described lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the to -wit: County of Garfield and State of Colorado, A tract or parcel of land, containing 75. 000 acres, more or less in Lot l •and in the Si,NEi of Section 4, Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the: 6th P. said tract or parcel of land being more particularly described as follows: +. Beginning at a paint in Lot 1 of Section 4, 1. 7 S., R. 88 It . , 6th P. Id ..., . from - which point the NE corner of Section 4 bears N. 33 °201301 E., a: distance--of I 995, 7 feet; thence S. 0 °30'3091 B., a distance of .514.4 feet, to the.North line of the SzNE* of Section 4; thence S. 0'30'30" E. , a distance of 1, 346.1 feet, to the South. line of the SZNL- of Section 4; thence N. 89 °55' ;30" W., along the South line of the , of Section 4, a distance of 2,128. 3 feet, to•the West line of the S ?vE* of Section 4; thence N. 0,30'30" B., along the West line' of • ;i the SINE* of Section 4, a distance of J., 344. 4 feet, to the North line of the SzNE1 of Section 4; thence S. 89°58' E., along the North line of the SZN.Ei of • Section 4, a distance of I, 343. 3 feet, to the West line of Lot 1 of Section 4;• .. thence N. 0 °35' W.., along the West line of Lot 1 of Section 4, a distance of. • I 514.4 feet; thence S. 89 °58' E., a distance of 785.7 feet, more or less, to . the point of beginning, reserving therefrom the water • rights froai.the. spring. - ' situate •on the tract above. conveyed, together with a right of .way' to .and -from said spring to and onto the SE-NE, Section 4, 1'p_ 7 S. , 11 88 W. '.6th P. M.;- iF No. $32. - R- AR12)14TY ZT$HO- - 11radtard Publishh, C(lntrnrli -, Ts 24-14 51nrif. Strcc€. Dcn.m:r..fi li,rndn • 5-70 • I LuutV..O0 PAGE 93 CONSIDERATION LESS THAN $100: THIS DEED IS EXECUTED AND OFFERED FOR RECORDING SOLELY TO CORRECT A. DEFECT IN TEE NAME OF THE PARTY OF THE SECOND PART IN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED AS RECEPTION NO. 238257 IN BOOK 385 AT PAGE 325 IN THE OFFICE: OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK AND. RECORDER. TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues . and profits thereof ; 'and' all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, of the said parties of:the>first part-either'in law or equity, of in and to the above bargained premises, with- • the hereditaments and appurtenances, • TO HAVIi.AND TO. HOLD tite said premises .above.bargaixied and described, with the appurte- nances unto Colorado fountain Junior College District the said party of the second part: its 14 e14l anti signs forever._ And the said i James P. ricsianilti andRa rilond Niesianik • { part tee- of the first part, #Reis. I . -far them sel v c. s / heirs, executors and- :adrninistrators, do • cdVeriant, grant, bargain and.-agree its sLaccesSors - - { to aud: �s ith the said ,party of :the second par t, ' keixs-..arid: assigns, that at .the time of the ensealing and delis erk of these presents. they are well seized of the premises above coif- of good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance hi Jaw, in fee simple, and ha Ve good right, full power and lawfiui authority, to giant, bargain, sell and convey the same in ■ manner and form aforesaid, and that the sa. me are free and clear trorn all former and-other f;ratzts, bargains,- s .les,' liens, tares, assessinents and 'incur'ii ances of- ,,i n rotes m i bid or.ifaitire soever:, . PAE.:932 and the above bargained premises in its successors' the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party: of the second part, r ale and assigns, against' all and every person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said parties of the first part shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER .DEFEND. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have hereunto set their • hands and seals • the day antl . year first above.. written. . . Signed, Sealed and Delivered ut Presence of. �� - - --, - l V [t % [SEAL] James P. Nieslanik [SEAL] %- y tirL e • a /mond.Nieslanilc STATE OF COLORADO, County of- Garfield The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this Iy /rr , ss. by James P. Nieslanik and Nieslanik My commission expires Witness my hand and official seal. day of ? }� { sir (r� t�17K C� Notary' Public, 7f bynaturei person or•nelsons here insert name or names; if by person acting in representative or official capacity or so - ottemey - sn-fa t, then insert name -of: person. as executor, attorney-in-fact., or other capacity or description; if by officer of corporation, then insert -name of such officer or officers;' no the president "or other officers of such corporation, naming it II.1.b.2.b. - Lease Spring Valley Compressor Station EXCLUSIVE LEASE TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS LLC KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That COLORADO MOUNTAIN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT, ( "Lessor "), for itself, its successors, or assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, convey and confirm unto, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS LLC, whose address is 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO 80228, its successors and assigns (collectively, "Lessee "), an exclusive lease (the "Lease ") for the (1) the installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement, reconstruction, operation, upgrade, and removal of a natural gas compressor station, together with facilities appurtenant thereto, including, but not limited to, buildings, guardrails, fences, valves, regulators, underground and aboveground gas pipelines, and other appurtenances and devices used or useful in connection therewith (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Gas Equipment "), (2) as well as for the installation of other utilities necessary to operate or maintain the Gas Equipment - including but not limited to electric, gas, and telecommunications, (3) the removal of objects interfering with the Gas Equipment or the exercise of Lessee's rights hereunder and (4) use and reasonable ingress and egress. The property that is subject to this Lease is legally described as a portion of: Section 4, Township 7 South, Range 88 West, of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Garfield and State of Colorado (the "Property "), as described and shown on the attached "Exhibit A ". This Lease is subject to the following terms and conditions, to wit: 1. This Lease and rights hereby granted are exclusive and are subject only to the currently existing easements, exceptions, reservations, encumbrances, rights -of -way, variances and /or agreements of record, none of which shall interfere with the exclusive rights herein,. Lessor agrees not to perform any act that will impair the structural integrity of, interfere with, or endanger said Gas Equipment. Without limiting the foregoing, Lessor shall not, without the prior written approval of Lessee, alter the existing ground elevations or change the compaction of the soil on the Property. 2. The initial term of this Lease shall be for the term of 240 months from 1st day of pre 2011, unless earlier terminated pursuant to paragraph 19 of this Lease. So long as Lessee is in compliance with the terms under this Lease, Lessee shall have the right to extend this Lease for one term(s) of equal length and at the rental rate as provided below. 3. A condition precedent to the Lessee's obligation to pay the consideration set forth in paragraph 4 shall be Garfield County's ( "County ") issuance of land use and construction permits necessary for the Lessee to construct the Gas Equipment and Avon -Rifle Pipeline project and all terms and conditions of of the same are acceptable to the Lessee. At its sole expense, Lessee shall submit to the County an application for location and extent review of the proposed Gas Equipment, and if the County's replatting requirements are satisfactory to the Lessor and Lessee, Lessee shall amend the Colorado Mountain College Planned Unit Development guide to allow for the Gas Equipment and the proposed uses of Lessee and shall submit an application to the County for the Gas Equipment in accordance with the level of review (if any) required by the amended Colorado Mountain College Planned Unit Development. All applications shall be subject to review and approval by Lessor, in its sole discretion, prior to submittal. Should the necessary County approval terms and conditions not be acceptable to the Lessee or approval not be granted by the County, this Lease shall terminate and the parties shall be released from all rights and obligations hereunder. 4. Upon County approval of the Lessee's conditional use permit which is satisfactory to the Lessee, Lessee shall pay a lump sum rental fee of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($240,000.00) for the first 240 months of this Lease's term. Upon renewal for an.additional term the fee shall be the higher amount of either Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($240,000.00) or the adjusted amount based upon the then - current Consumer Price Index (CPI). Lessee shall provide Lessor written notice Page 1 of 5 within 180 days of the end of the initial term whether Lessee intends to renew the Lease. If no notice is provided, the Lease shall tenninate at the end of the initial term. 5. That Lessee, its successors, assigns, agents, contractors or subcontractors shall also be permitted to use the Property as a site for the loading, unloading, storage and /or for double jointing or other fabrication, construction, or alteration of pipe, and /or any other material used by or useful to Lessee in its proposed construction of a pipeline or pipelines for the transportation of natural gas. 6. At the termination of this Lease, Lessee shall restore the Property to as near to its original condition at the execution of the Lease as is reasonably possible. 7. All the terms, conditions and covenants of this Lease shall, during its continuance, be binding upon the parties and their successors and assigns. 8. Lessor is a tax exempt entity. Lessee shall be responsible for payment of all real and personal property taxes, general and special assessments of every description, levied or assessed upon the Property during the term of this Lease arising from this Lease and /or Lessee's use of the Property During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall pay and discharge as they become due, promptly and before delinquency, all taxes, assessments, rates, charges, license fees, municipal liens, levies, excises, or imposts, of every name, nature and kind whatsoever, which may be levied, assessed, charged, or imposed, or which may become a lien or charge on or against the Property, or any part of the Property, any building or buildings or any other improvements now or hereafter on the Property, the leasehold of Lessee in and under this Lease, or on or against Lessee's estate created by this Lease that may be a subject of taxation, during the Lease term. Lessee agrees to protect and hold harmless the Lessor and the Property, all interest therein and improvements thereon, from lawfully assessed taxes and assessments, which are responsibility of Lessee herein, including any interest and penalties which may be thereby imposed, and from any lien thereon arising from non - payment of said taxes. If the Lessee fails to make payment of such taxes, assessments and other charges prior to delinquency, the Lessor may at its option make the same and in such event, the Lessee shall, on demand, repay to the Lessor the amount so paid by Lessor, together with interest at the rate of eight percent (8.0 %) per annum from the date of payment by Lessor. 9. Lessee shall pay all charges for utilities provided to the Property during the term and any extended tern of this Lease. 10. The Property shall not be used for any illegal purpose, nor in any mariner so as to create any nuisance or trespass. Tenant shall not commit or allow any waste or nuisance upon the Property or Lessor's remaining property, and shall maintain the Property in a clean, neat, and orderly condition. Lessee shall keep the Property free and clear of any liens for labor performed thereon or for materials furnished to the Lessee, or Lessee's contractors or subcontractors, or any other person claiming any right to lien for any reason upon the Property. Lessee shall indemnify Lessor for any and all liability on account of or in respect of any mechanic's lien or any other lien in the nature thereof for work and labor done or materials furnished at the request of the Lessee, for work (in the form of labor and /or materials) performed upon the Property; and, accordingly, Lessee will either satisfy any such lien or, if Lessee disputes the validity thereof, will defend any action for the enforcement thereof (and if Lessee loses any such action, will cause such lien to be satisfied and released). 11. Lessee shall obtain any and all necessary licenses or pennits, required by law to operate Lessee's business. Lessee shall promptly comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, requirements, and directives of the federal, state, and municipal governments or public authorities and of all their departments, bureaus and subdivisions, applicable to and affecting the use and occupancy of the Property, and shall promptly comply with all applicable orders, regulations, requirements and directives of all governing regulatory agencies and of any insurance companies which have issued or are about to issue policies of insurance covering the Property and its contents, for the prevention of fire or other casualty, damage or injury, all at Lessee's own cost and expense. Compliance and all expenses of compliance with such laws, ordinances and regulations shall be the responsibility of Lessee. 12. This Lease together with exhibits incorporated herein by reference, if any, embodies the whole agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein; and this Lease shall supersede all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written between the parties. Page 2 of 5 13. If any part, term or provision of this Lease is, by a court of competent jurisdiction or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over said land held to be illegal, void, or unenforceable, or to be in conflict with the law of the state in which said land lies, the validity of the remaining provisions or portion hereof shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations 14. It is understood that this Lease does not constitute a conveyance of the land described herein or of the minerals therein and hereunder but grants only the rights provided above. 15. Lessee's Gas Equipment shall be designed, constructed, tested, and operated in accordance with applicable safety rules and regulations published by federal and /or state regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. If no such government safety rules apply, then applicable industry standards and practices shall be complied with. Upon request from Lessor or the owner of any of the land crossed by or situated within five hundred feet (500') of said Gas Equipment, Lessee will provide written certification that the Gas Equipment was so designed, constructed, and tested and is being so maintained and operated. 16. Lessee hereby assumes all liability for and agrees to pay for all damages, including environmental damages, and all losses resulting from such injuries and damages arising out of and directly attributable to Lessee's, its agents or assigns use of the Property, and agrees to indemnify Lessor and save Lessor harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action for damage to property or injury to or death of persons or for environmental damage, including any claims arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other applicable federal and state environmental laws, which may arise from the Lessee's actions except to the extent that such claims, demands, or causes of action result from a pre - existing environmental condition, Lessor's negligence or willful misconduct. 17. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, in the event of release of contamination on Lessor's lands, or any other surrounding land, from Lessee's pipeline or from the Gas Equipment Lessee shall immediately notify Lessor and /or the other property owner of such release. Lessee agrees to remove such contamination introduced by the Lessee and to restore the land, surface and below - ground, as nearly as is practicable to the condition in which it existed prior to such release. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall not be liable to the Lessor or third party for any pre - existing contamination in the Property or surrounding properties. 18. Lessee shall, at its expense, provide and keep in force the following insurance coverages for the benefit of Lessor and Lessee: (a) Fire and extended coverage insurance insuring all improvements, fixtures, inventory, furniture and equipment against physical loss, for the full replacement cost thereof with the broadest possible coverage ( "all risk form "); (b) Comprehensive commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence against claims for personal injury liability, including, without limitation, bodily injury, death and property damage, covering (a) the businesses operated on the Property, (b) operations of independent contractors engaged by Lessee for services on the Property and (c) contractual liability overage for, among other things, the performance by Lessee of the indemnity agreements set forth herein; (c) Workmen's compensation insurance insuring against and satisfying the workmen's compensation laws of the State of Colorado; Lessee's insurance, as described above, (other than worker's compensation insurance) shall name Lessor and such other parties that Lessor may specify from time to time as an additional insured party. Lessee shall furnish to Lessor evidence of such insurance and required endorsements on or before the effective date of this Lease and at such other times as Lessor may require. Such insurance shall require that the insurance company provide not less than thirty (30) day notice by certified mail to Lessor of any cancellation or any change thereof. 19. If Lessee should fail to pay any rent installment or other uncontested monetary obligation hereunder within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from Lessor of such default, or, if default Page 3 of 5 shall be made in any of the other covenants or agreements herein contained and such default shall continue for a period of forty -five (45) days after written notice is provide by Lessor to Lessee; or if a petition for voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or reorganization under the Bankruptcy Act is filed as to Lessee; or if a receiver is appointed for Lessee's property; or if, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, Lessee takes advantage of any debtor relief proceedings under any present or future law, whereby the rent or any part thereof is, or is proposed to be, reduced or payment thereof deferred; or if Lessee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or if Lessee's effects should be levied upon or attached under process against Lessee; then, and in any of said events, Lessor, at its option, may terminate this Lease by written notice to Lessee whereupon this Lease shall terminate and possession of the Property shall be returned to Lessor. . Lessor or its attorney may give any notice provided in this paragraph. Lessor acknowledges that it will take the Lessee a period of time to remove its Gas Equipment and to surrender the Property to the Lessor upon the lawful termination of this Lease pursuant to this section 19, Lessor may institute appropriate legal proceedings and Lessee agrees the Lessor may obtain injunctive relief for removal of Lessee should Lessee's leasehold become subject to termination hereunder. Lessor may bring and maintain an action to recover unpaid rent and any other sums due for damages, claims and losses of Lessor as a result of Lesse's default, together with interest at the rate of twelve percent (12 %) per annum from the date of loss, damage, or payment made by Lessor and reasonable costs and attorneys fees. 20. The rights granted herein shall not be assigned or subleased by Lessee, in whole or in part, to any party other than Public Service Company of Colorado without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any purported assignment made without the prior written consent of Lessor is void. 21. The rights granted herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their administrators, successors, assigns, and legal representatives. 22. The obligations undertaken by Lessee hereunder shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall inure to the benefit of all persons claiming an interest in the Property, or any portion thereof, through the parties hereto, including the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of Lessor and Lessee. "Lessor" shall include the singular, plural, feminine, masculine and neuter. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor has hereunto set its hand this - ? day of is s 20 If . LESSOR: COLORA 0 MOUNTAIN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT ROCKY MOUNTAIN LESSEE: By: Its: Steve Boyd Purchasing and Contracts Manager STATE OF COLORADO) COUNTY OF GARFIELD) On this)p2' day of ) ss and sta e, personally came th'above- named, NAT RALGAS LLC Bv: Title: , 20(/ before ui a nota public, in did for said county Page 4 of 5 of Colorado Mountain Junior College District who is identical person whose name is affixed to the above their voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my han above written. 6/481zDR My Commission Expires STATE OF La S ) ss COUNTY OF 4-F�� ) personally known to me and known to me to be the instrument and acknowledged the i tut e tizto be l�..�.... 4 0. d and affixed my notary seal e ayCdgea'rlatp Notary P i 17 On this Z7 -;--day of AO �u c , 201/ before me, a n taffy public, in and for said county and state, personally came the above - named, v ,e -ett _ aV eTE' ( of Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC who is personally known to me and known to me to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. . IN WITNESS- WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year last above written. 2�/7 -7_0/ My Commission Expires Page 5 of 5 Notary P PROPERTY EXHIBIT RIFLE TO AVON COMPRESSOR SITE SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 88 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADQ SE1 /4NE1/4 SEC. 4 OWNER: COLORADO MOUNTAIN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT (2393 - 042 -00 -034) — CENTER 1/4 CORNER SECTION 4 A 3-1/4" GARFIELD COUNTY SURVEYOR BRASS CAP IN PLACE COMPRESSOR SITE N00'21'31 "W 550.00' S89'4631 "E 400.00' COMPRESSOR SITE 5.050 ±ACRES (BASIS OF BEARINGS) N89•46'31 "W 400.00' OWNER: POWERS. JOHN P 1 /390 / BABICKA, LYNN P 1/3RD / BOHART. JAMES T JR. 1/6TH / B0881 JEAN 1 /6TH (2393- 033 -00 -033) S00'21'31 "E 550.00' OWNER: J & S NIESLANIK LLLP (2393- 032 -00 -0321 00 N89'46'31 "W 563.16' / POINT OF BEGINNING] EAST 1/4 CORNER/ SECTION 4 A 3 -1/4" GARFIELD COUNTY SURVEYOR NE1/45E1/4 BRASS CAP IN PLACE SEC. 4 A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 88 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO; SAID PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: • COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4, A 3 -1/4" GARFIELD COUNTY SURVEYOR BRASS CAP IN PLACE; THENCE N89'46'31 "W ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 563.16 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY N89'46'31 "W A DISTANCE OF 400.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY N00'21'31 "W A DISTANCE OF 550.00 FEET; THENCE S89'46'31 "E A DISTANCE OF 400.00 FEET; THENCE S00'21'31 "E A DISTANCE OF 550.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 5.050 ACRES MORE OR LESS. HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. 1517 BLAKE AVENUE, STE 101 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601 PHONE (970) 9458678 FAX (970)9455555 W W W.HCENG.COM SOURCE GAS. LLC. RIFLETOAVON COMPRESSORSTTE PROPERTY EXHIBIT GARFIELD COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO ORAWN9Y. SCALE RPK 1 "= 100' CHECKED BY. FWH PROJECT NO: 2111611,00 DATE PAGE: 47 -11 1OF1 FILE J/ wnV2,1/ 1611 /DVIG /DOIRTS /EAMIENfEWIBRSOHG