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County of Garfield )
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County,
Colorado, held in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Garfield County Administration Building
in Glenwood Springs on Monday, the 9th day of July A.D. 2012, there were present:
,_,Jo'=hn:'-'--'M:""art""i""n ____________ _, Commissioner Chairman
"'M.,i,ke._S""ams~,o,.,n ____________ , Commissioner
_,_T"'om.,_,J""aok"""'o"'v"'sk..,y'-------------' Commissioner
':An.,.dr..,.e":'w':-'G"'o"'r""ge""y'--------------~· County Manager
'=C"'ar'-'e:J-y_,G~a>Sgn~o,.n!--___________ , Acting County Attorney
...,J ean.,..._._A,.lb"'e""n,· co"'-------------' Clerk of the Board
when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to-wit:
RESOLUTION NO. c2olcl-/eO
A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL FOR A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT FOR
PROCESSING AND MATERIAL HANDLING FOR THE PARACHUTE CREEK GAS
PLANT EXPANSION ON A 1,333 ACRE PROPERTY OWNED BY WILLIAMS
PRODUCTION RMT COMPANY LLC/WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN, LLC
LOCATED AT 4289 COUNTY ROAD 215 IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH,
RANGE 96 WEST AND SECTIONS 27, 28, 29, 32, 33 AND 34, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH,
RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., GARFIELD COUNTY
PARCEL NO# 2171-332-00-019
Recitals
A. The Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, (Board) received
a request for a Land Use Change Permit to allow for Processing and Material Handling for the
Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion as further described in Exhibit A, Lease Areas, Exhibit B,
C, and D, Site Plans.
B. The Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion is located within a 1,333 acre parcel ofland
owned by Williams Production RMT Company LLCIWPX Energy Rocky Mountain, LLC. The
ownership of this property is described in a Commonwealth Title Company of Garfield County
FileNo. 1201017, dated 1/24/12.
C. The subject property is located within unincorporated Garfield County in Resource
Lands-Gentle Slopes zone district at 4289 County Road 215.
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D. Processing and Material Handling may be permitted in the Resource Lands-Gentle
Slopes zone district with Major hnpact Review.
E. The Planning Commission opened a public hearing on the 23rd day of May, 2012 for
consideration of whether the proposed Major Impact Review for Processing and Material
Handling should be approved, approved with conditions, or denied, during which hearing the
public and interested persons were given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the
request.
F. The Planning Commission closed the public hearing on the 23rd day of May, 2012 to
make a fmal decision. The Planning Commission voted to recommend the Board of County
Commissioners approve with conditions the Major Impact Review for Processing and Material
Handling.
G. The Board of County Commissioners opened a public hearing on the 9th day of July,
2012 for consideration of whether the proposed Land Use Change Permit should be granted or
denied, during which hearing the public and interested persons were given the opportunity to
express their opinions regarding the request.
H. The Board of County Commissioners closed the public hearing on the 9th day of July,
2012 to make a fmal decision.
I. The Board of County Commissioners on the basis of substantial competent evidence
produced at the aforementioned hearing, has made the following determinations of fact:
1. That the public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of County
Commissioners were extensive and complete; all pertinent facts, matters and issues
were submitted; and that all interested parties were heard at those hearings.
2. The proposed use is in the best interest of the health, safety, convenience, order,
prosperity, and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
3. That the application, if all conditions are met, can be in conformance with the
applicable Sections of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as
amended.
4. The application is in general conformance with the Garfield County
Comprehensive Plan 2030.
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield
County, Colorado, that:
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A. The forgoing Recitals are incorporated by this reference as part of the resolution.
B. The Land Use Change Permit for Processing and Material Handling related to Parachute
Creek Gas Plant Expansion is hereby approved subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
I. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application, and at the
public hearings, shall be conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board
of County Commissioners.
2. That the operation of the facility be done in accordance with all applicable Federal,
State, and local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility.
3. Site operations shall not emit heat, glare, radiation, dust, or fumes which
substantially interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a
public nuisance or hazard.
4. All equipment and structures associated with this permit shall be painted with non-
reflective paint in neutral colors to reduce glare and mitigate any visual impacts.
5. All lighting associated with the property shall be directed inward and downward
towards the interior of the property.
6. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall obtain all
required federal, state, and local permits. This requirement does not include the
Construction Pennit from the Air Quality Control Division of Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) which will be issued prior to commencement
of the operation of the facility. The Applicant shall provide a copy of that permit to
Garfield County Building and Planning Department upon issuance by CDPHE.
7. The Applicant shall implement wildlife mitigation measures as specified in the
William Field Services, Parachute Creek-TXP-1 Project, Section 7-202 Protection of
Wildlifo Habitat Areas, Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution 2008 prepared by
WestWater Engineering dated September 2011 and Phil Vaughan Construction
Management Inc., Bargath LLC. Parachute Creek Pipeyard Laydown Area, Mitigation
Recommendations: Section 7-202 Protection of Wildlife Habitat Areas, Garfield County
Unified Land Use Resolution 2008, prepared by WestWater Engineering dated January
2012 as attached as exhibits to the Resolution attached as Exhibit E.
8. The Applicant shall implement Colorado Parks & Wildlife's Best Management
Practices as follows:
A. General Wildlife and Environment Protection Measures
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I. Establish policies to protect wildlife (e.g., no poaching, no firearms, no
dogs on location, no feeding of wildlife, etc.).
2. Promptly report spills that affect wildlife to the Water Quality Control
Division of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and
Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
3. Store and stage emergency spill response equipment at strategic locations
along perennial water courses so that it is available to expedite effective spill
response.
B. Invasive/Non-Native Vegetation Control
I. Continue control programs for the life of the well field (applicable to the
Gas Plant).
C. Restoration, Reclamation and Abandonment
I. Seed
a. Use appropriately diverse reclamation seed mixes that mirror an
appropriate reference area for the site being reclaimed (see also species-
specific recommendations).
b. Emphasize bunchgrass over sod-forming grasses in seed mixes in
order to provide more effective wildlife cover and to facilitate forb and ·
shrub establishment.
c. Plan for reclamation failure and be. prepared to repeat seeding as
necessary to meet vegetation cover, composition, and diversity standards.
2. Vegetation Cover Standard
a. Establish vegetation with total perennial non-invasive plant cover
of at least eighty (80) percent of pre-disturbance or reference area levels.
3. Establishing Reclaimed Areas
a. Apply certified weed free mulch and crimp or tacify to remain in
place to reclaim areas for seed preservation and moisture retention.
b. Utilize staked soil retention blankets for erosion control and
reclamation oflarge surface areas with 3: 1 or steeper slopes. Avoid use of
plastic blanket materials, known to cause mortality of snakes.
c. Control weeds in areas surrounding reclamation areas in order to
reduce weed competition.
d. Fence livestock and/or wildlife out of newly reclaimed areas until
reclamation standards have been met and plants are capable of sustaining
herbivory.
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D. Monitoring
1. Conduct necessary reclamation and invasive plant monitoring.
E. Deer and Elk
1. Avoid aggressive non-native grasses and shrubs in mule deer and elk
habitat restoration.
2. Reclaim mule deer and elk habitats with native shrubs, grasses, and forbs
appropriate to the ecological site disturbed.
F. Black Bear
1. Initiate a food and waste/refuse management program that uses bear-proof
food storage containers and trash receptacles.
2. Report bear conflicts immediately to CPW.
9. Prior to construction, the Applicant shall provide the Garfield County Planning
Department for their review, evidence demonstrating that the Applicant requested an
extension to their existing stormwater permits for the TXP-1 expansion and
laydown/employee parking areas from Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE). Once CDPHE issues these permits copies shall be provided to
Garfield County Planning Department.
I 0. Erosion control measures shall be in place at the laydown yard/employee parking
area prior to any construction commencing.
11. The Property Owner and Operator acknowledge that the County has the following
performance standards, and failure to comply with such standards could lead to
revocation of the Land Use Change Permit:
A. All fabrication, service and repair operations shall be conducted within an
enclosed building or obscured by a fence, natural topography or landscaping;
B. All operations involving loading and unloading of vehicles shall be conducted on
private property and shall not be conducted on a public right-of-way;
C. All industrial wastes shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with statutes and
requirements of CDPHE;
D. Every use shall be operated so that the ground vibration inherently and
recurrently generated is not perceptible without instruments at any point of any boundary
line of the property; and,
E. Every use shall be operated so that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes
which substantially interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which
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constitutes a public nuisance or hazard. Flaring of gases, aircraft warning signal and
reflective painting of storage tanks, or other legal requirements for safety or air pollution
control measures shall be exempted from this provision.
Dated this
ATTEST: GARFIELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS,
BOARD OF
GARFIELD
COUNTY, ORA 0
Upon motion duly made and seconded the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
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~CO~M~M~IS~S~IO~NE~R~M~IK~E~SAM~~SO~N~--------------------'Aye
_,C""O""'MMI~""SS""I"'O""NE-"'R""-"T-""0"'-M"-'J"-'ANK~,O'-'V'-"S"'K'""Y ______________ , Aye
STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Garfield )
I, , County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certifY that the
annexed and foregoing Resolution is truly copied from the Records of the Proceeding of the
Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and afftxed the seal of said
County, at Glenwood Springs, this ___ day of , A.D. 20 __ .
County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
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PARACHUTE I & D SURFACE LEASE AND AGREEMENT
State:
County:
Lessor:
Lessor's Address:
Lessee:
Lessee's Address:
Efl'ediveDate:
Colorado
Garfield
Williams Production RMf Company
1515 Arapahoe Street, Tower 3, Suite!OOO
Denver, CO 80202
Bargath Inc.
c/o Williams Prodnction RMT Company
1515 Ampahoe Street, Tower 3, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
August.!§:. 2007
In CDilllideralkm of the rental provided below, to be paid by Lessee to Lessor, each named
abeve, Lessor grants, leases and lets to Lessee the tmot of land (the "Lands") forfus ~sor
Facility Silo localed in the county and state named above, and described as fullows:
See Lease Parcel non attached.Exlubifs nA11
and uA-1"
This Compressor Staii<m/Piant Lease and Agreanent (the "I:.Oase') shall be fur a primary
teon of thirty (30) years (the ''Primary Term") !i:om the Effective Dalo slated abeve.
With the execution of this Lease, Lesseo has paid to Lessor the som of$10.00 and OVC
as rental compensation fur the lifetime of this Lease
Lessee agrees to funlisb Lessora recordable Releaae of the rights granted under the terms
of this Lease at the termination of this Lease.
As part of the considcnltion for this Leaae, Lessee agrees to bold Lessor harmless !i:om
any and all claims, damages, suits or obligations, claimed or assetted against LeSBOr by reason of
IAssae's operation or businesS on the Lands and against any and aU parties assertiJ;Ig suoh claims,
and to defund Lessor in any and all suits brought against Lessor by reason of Lessee's operstiOilll
on the Lands, all at Lessee's expense.
Lessee covenants end agtees to pay any taxes which may be levied upon or -ssed
acainst structures, fixtures or other equipment which may be built or installed oo the Lands by
Lessee.
This is a surfaoe lease only and shall not be collilnled to limit Lessor's right as the OWllOr
of minerals in and under the Lands.
Without restri~tiag or limiting the general and exclusivo rights, privileges, powem,
pmpo~~e"s and uses granted to Lessee, by the enumeration of the matten set out below, it is
apecllioolly agreed that the Landa leased pumunt to this Leaae may be used, occupied and
enjoyed by Lessee fur the following purposes:
Constructinit ere:ctin& installing, operating, maintaining, inspecting, using, replacing,
repairing, moving on and removing from t:hB lands a compressor station and/or gasoline plant
and/or gas purifying, dehydrating, treating and olesning plant and all buildings, warehouses,
garages. storage facilities and structures of whatever kind, together with any machinery, engines,
pumps, equipment, appliances, facilities, meters, pipes, regnlators, fittings, gate valves. blow off
wlves, sate boxes, boilers, stills, beaf6l'S, drips, cooling towers, pipelinea, telephone 1iooSy eleotric
transmission tines, and any other structure (collectively the "Faciliti,.") as may be O<CeSSSfY,
convenient or desirable to Lessee in its operations in carrying on its business in. which it is now
engaged or may hereafter be engaged. Lessor agrees that Lcsscc may use the existing roads on
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Lessots lands shown on the attached Exhibits "N' and "A-1" for the pmpose ofacccssillg the
Facilities, with the right of Ingress and egress for such use and pruposes at all times.
Lessor's grant to Lessee includes the right to dig aodlor drill a watec well or wells oo the
l..ailda and use water produced from such weDs in Lessee's operations. ID the event it beoomas
necessary to drill a water well or wells on the Lands, Lessee agrees to leave casing in such well or
woOs fur use by Lessor when this Lease terminates and the Lands m vacated by Lessee.
Lessee is granted the right to lay, repair and remove lines of pipe for water, gas, or oil
over adjacent lands of Lessor, and erect and maintain telephone lines and electric transmission
lines. at a reasonable considen¢ion or compensation to be pajd to Lessor, with the right of ingress
and egress for such use aud pwposes at all times. Lessee shall have the right to do aod perfooa
any act on Lessor's adjacent lands as may become ]le(:essary to protect lessee's property in ease
of flood or fire, and to preveat the spread aud Joss of oD aod other liquids.
Lessee WllmllliB and agrees that it will ccmply with aayand all laws, ardinances,
orders, rules, regulations, standards and liceDSiJJg requirements of any state, fedeml, municipal or
local authority or agency, now in force and effect or which may be passed, enacted, issued,
revised, required or later promulgated, incident to or aria~ out of or in any way COJIJiected with
Lessee's utilization of the lAnds or any activity conducted under, pUISUant to or by virtue of this
Lcaso. Lessee agn:es that it will not discbargu, dump, billy or stoiO fur purposes of disposa~
polluhmts of any kiad on the Lands or into or on aoy water on, adjacent to or in the area of the
Lands, including, but not limited to, poUutants such as oil, chwicals, toxic substances or
materials, huardous wastes or hazardo11S substancas, in<>luding pollntant& I!S the same may he
defined in any Fedend, state or municipal Jaws, rules, regulations or Oldinanoes. Lessee
spoclfically •III"OB to fully indemnily and bold Lessor harmless from and against all claims,
demands, losses, costs for removal and/or c]eanup of pollutants) judgments, causes of actions.
fines, penalties, costs, including. hnt not limited to, attorneys' lees and cost& of court, arising out
of or connected with Lessee's noncompliance with the terms of this Lease.
Lessee has the right, upon the expiratioo of the Primary Term of this Lease, or eoy
extension thereof, as tbc CWle may be. within six (6) months after that date to remove any and all
buildings, fixtures, siructures and equipment which ii may heve placed on the Lands, provided all
rentals bave been paid. Lessee agrees that upoo the terinination of this Lease for any reason, it
will, if requested by Lessor, remove any or aU structures and level the swface of the Ls.nds at
Lessee1s sole cost and expense.
Notwitbstonding anything herein contained to the oonllary, the righiB granted to Lessee
herein shall bcnou.exclusiw; Lessor shall have the continuing right to access Ute Lands and to
use lhe property for any means which do not interfere witlt Lessee's operations oolbe Lands..
The terms, cowonaniB and provisions oftbis Lease shall exfend to and he binding upon
Lessor and Lessee aod their respective assigns and su=ssoo in inlorest.
LESSOR
Williams Production RMT Company
-~<?r--~ame:Jos P.BMrett :se.lf
Title: Attorney-m-Faot
LESSEE
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Acknowledgement
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF DENVER
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Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State aforesaid, do horoby certify
that Joseph P. Barrett. whose name is wbscn'bed to tha furegoing insttumcmt as Attomey-in-
filll_of Williams Productioo RMT Comoaav. a COI]lotation, appeared before mo this day in
penon and acknowledged that he OJCecuted said instrument as his free and volontary a<:t and deed
as the free and voluntory a<:t and deed of said corporation for the uses and porposes therein set
forth.
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF DENVER
Belbre me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify
that .lo§eoh P. Barrett, whose name is snhson'bed to the foregoing instrument as ~
~ of Bar .. th Inc .. c/o Willialds Production RMT Co-. a COipO!lllion, appeared
before me this day in person and acknowledged that ho exeeuted said instrumont as his free and
voluntary act and deed as the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and
pnrposes therein set forth.
Given under my bond and Notarial Ssai this JS.. dny of August, 2007 .
1/2 ,ee_;) ~
My Commission Expires: 5/:J..I /1 I f/(lt!J... p l),uLUI-'
(SEAL) Notary Pub he
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liXHlli!T "A"
Attaclled to and marle a part oftbat certain Parachute I
& U Surface Lease aud Agreement dated August IS:..>
2007, by aud between Williams Production RMT
.--------Company and Bargath Inc.
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SCALE: 1" = 300'
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DETAIL "B"
LEASE PARCEl. /I·
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25.94 A~.
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RIFFIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE SOUTH 112 OF SECTION 28 &
1414 EUC ST., SlJJTE2112 SDAl.E: 1'""' 1000'
ROCK SPRINGS, WY 82801 JOB No. 1_,
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IN THE NORTH 1/20F SECTION 88,
T6S, R96W, 6th P.M.
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PREPARED FOR: W/UIAP/18 RIVIT
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Attaclmd to and made a part of that certain Pamchute I
& n Surliloe Lease and Agreement dated August 1£.
2007, by and between Williams Production RMT
Company and Bargath Inc.
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Tlueo parcels ofland silul!lein tbonorth half ofSeotion 23 end Ia tho south halfofSecti<>n 33
TOWDSbip6SO!Jlhend~96WestofthcSixtbPrinoipa1Meri<liuina.rticldCouuty,
CoiOIOdollllllbelng dosoo'bed aslbllows:
Cous!derbiatho noxth linoofthc northwesi _.... oflho said Section 33 aa bearing South 89"
39' 17''1last Blldall tho beotingi c:ouJalned-'"" refimluced from. Tile ll:nDinus of the said
north Hno belngalillmdslmle 1DOIIUIIII!Iltlbrtbo !tsomlhwestoomeranda bnss cap monument
set by origfnaJ U.S. Goneral Land Office Survey forit'snorfbesst comer.
PAl!%[
A porcel of land olblate in the north half of Section 23 aod in till> soulh ilalf of Seollon 33
1"ownslllp6 Soothaod !lange 96 West of the Sixth Prinoipal Morldian in Gadicld County,
Colorado aod boiog desodbed oa follnws:
Commeaoing at the--oftbo said Section 33, THilNCB North 70" 3T 14'' East a
di&!BIICO of2!l65.4! :Wet to tbo fOINT OF BEGINNING;
T!II!NCil, North 52' 25' IIi" Ilast a dil!tance of693.73 fuel;
TllllNCii, South 82' 12' IIi" !last a disbmae of350.45 fuel;
THENCE, South 40' 55' 29"1lasta distan.O of74653 feet;
THENCE, South21" 51' 23"Easta~of467.24foet. limn whlchtbenorlheastclll1lerof
tho said Section 33 beats SouUI84' 30' 49" Ilasta dfalanoc of 1844.79 &et;
THENCE, South 36' 23' 23" West a distance of 827.81 fuel;
T!II!NCI!,North28' 16'16" Westadislan0eof244.37fuet;
THENCil, Not1h63' 36' 47" Westadl-of 163.34 fue1;
THENCE, North43'39' 27" West a 4istance of296.43 fi:el;
THENCE, NIX!h29' 12' 51" West a distance of 195.35!bel;
THENCE, North 39" 27' 21" West a dl-... of797 51 ~ml'he Point OfBegiDniog.
The ohow described pazcel oflao<l coolaining 1,393,880 sqnare :Wet or 32.00 aorea ofland aod is
sulijoot ID any easomcnts. coruliti01ls aodlor reatric6ons that llllll' oxist on or within l1s lines.
WCELR
A parool of 1ao<l situate in the notth bolt of Slction 23 aod in the south half of Sl:olinn 33
Township 6 South and Ra!igo 96 West oftbe Slxlh Prinoipa\ Meridian in Garfield County,
Col<ndo and baing desuibod as follows:
Commencing at tho northwest comer of the said Scotion 33, TIJ.Eli(CE South 72' 27' 07" East a
di-.o of378953 ~to !'he POINT OF BEGINNING;
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'l'lm-rCB. North 32" 01' 32" Wcst a cllsmnco of 334.35 ll!et;
'l'llllNCB, North41° 22' 01" West a dis-. of 198.93il!et;
1'111!NCI!, North 12" 52' 37" Westacllsmncoof321.36itet;
TflENCl!, North36" 37' 24" Blllla distanoe of388.6lll!et;
1l!BNC6, North 35°!4' 01" l!aotadistance of570.3Sfi:d;
'IIIIlNCB. Soulh SJ• 02' Sll" l!aat a distance of297.1Tl &e!;
TIIENCl!, SouthSl"26' OS"llasl a distanceofi038A31Cef, limn which the northeast comer of
1IJo said Seollon 33 bl:sm North 56" 36' 04" llallt adistanoe of601.08 feat;
1'111!NC6, Soull) 40" IS' IT' West a dislaoce of 363.13 fiJcl;
TIIBNCE,NorthS4"2S'II"Wootadfs1Jmceof432.20&e!;
'l'llllNCB, South 89" 00' 3l"Wcsta cli$lauwof73.39&e!;
TIIENCB, Sonlh 40" 21' 53" West a disbmce of880.54 teet o the Poinl OfBegfuning.
lho abow described pan:el oflaod eootaining 1,125,616 square teet or 2S.84acres ofiandacdio
ao!Ueot to 111\Yeasemenls, condilions andloriOB!ticliODSihat may eJdst on orwilbln ils linea.
PARQ!fi.W
A parcel oflaod situate in lito south halfofSeollon 33 Township 6 South acdRsn&e 96 West of
the Sixth Principal Meridian in Garfield County, Colom<IO and boing desoribed as tbllows:
Conimenchigatlhenorthwestcomor of the said Section 33, 1liBNCESoulh52" 4.'!' 27" Basta
dilllluloe of2024.79 feel to the l'OINI' OF BEGINNING;
THENCE,NO<Ih49" 21' 4T' !lasts dislanco of 182.97 &e!;
THENCE, Norlb 60" 2!1' 46" 1!aat a distarn:e of392.89 teet;
THENCE, Sooth 40" 36' 12" !lasts disflmce of 1249.471i!et, liom which the noztheastcoraer of
the said Seolion 33 bMD! North 54" 21' 37" East a dis-. of300l.S2 feet;
TIIENCI!,Soulh43" 04' 57" Woo! a disbmceof3!3.60 feet;
1'IIENCil, Nodb 87" Sl' 17" West a dislance of!S8.02 wet;
THilNCB, North64" 32'19" Westadla1anooof2S3.07 feet;
TRiiNCB, Norlh 39" 27' OS" Woo! a distanco of4S6.61 mel;
1l!BNCE, N-46" 34' 38" Wosta distance i>f282.35 feet;
THI!NCil,North 44"12' 48" Westadistanec:of284.14 teet to thePointOfllcginniDg.
The above deson'bed pan:el nfland containing 679,795 &<JIIBI'l mot or 15.61 acres of land and is
subject to 111\Y _..JnJmta, condilioas acdhJr RSirictionB that may exist oa or -ita linea.
SIJRVEYQR'S S'fATEMEN'f
!, Ronald C. Reanke, an agent acd employee on bebalffor D. R. Griffin & Assooiates,lnc.11nder
conlract to Willioms l'roduction RMT Compaoy to ,.,...Y tho boundOiyoftha abow deson'bcd
lease pan:els, state tho dasoriptlon bereoa is a correotrepresen1lltion of a •-.~.~)!lld'!"DIY
authority on May 25, 2007. . ... c.-:~. ~~t..-::.;;:-·
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Reception~: 821503
07/19/2012 10;08:44 RM Je~n Alberico
13 of 38 Rec Fee:$0.00 Ooo Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO
811111 C91ondQ
Co~atJ: Oarfield
JAUon Willl,ms!'roduotlon!UC Company
Leuor'sAddns11 ISIS Ampallo4Streol. Tower3,SIIllo 100~
Oul,vet"1 CO 1010%
x-: Bars01h lno,
'-eo'o Alldreol: c/o Wlln-Praclllotlon RM:I'Company
ISIS~ Sir .... T-r3, Stdlo 1000
Do.wor, co aom
Dllo~ NoYG111be1' ;w, 3115
Blrolllvo IIIII>< Nwambe1'30, :1811!1
I~ .... ldoMIOII of tho ""IIIII"'O'idod bclow,IO be paid br ~ 10 '-• cooh limed
oloow, 1.uoor _... ""''"lOIII kti!O 1Aq01 tho II'GCfOf Jaad. . (6o 'Lolldt') 1\lr diD~ Ill
Conlplum P110111!ySitoiOOOI<d In tho 1i011111iY on4-.-.I abovo, liiHI ~ •lbl"-'
(Sco llldolbll' A' ottaohed hero<o an41111do • plllil!oteof.)
'lbil eom,_.. SlatloWPJQilt ~.o ... 011<1 "-. tOflo. . . 'Looe'? t!WI &o ror • prh•..,.
tonn ort•MIII (20) )'tlllft (lh• ""'"'Ill' 'l'ernl") tom !hol!Btedve Jlo1o lll!lll ai>Pvo, will>
opriou ar.-l Cot. eMil lllb""'''lonttweal)' (211) yoor perbl. Thooptloo 10 naewlho iorm or
this lcmfor ncb auldcquO!Irtw•my (lO) yoor poriod shell bo .....U.blo by~ lor
dollv•rlntliol~"'(tllt "NOIIo~'l inWIIII•am ~lltltc odc!!oss KtOIIt obovo(ot collie oddralo<
lbmloltedlarcno Lwee by Lonor) bet\>"'''""'"" ofaooh IVIOI>l.)'(20) yw pMiotl.
Willi lho -dOll ofdliiLauo,......., hi>J ~d.w Los!Of.lht Nlll otl2,000.00 oa
1..,111 CO!npll)oation for thcl\lll Prilllllt)' Tona o!lltl• LoaliL AI an)' limo priot 1D llle on~ of !he
l'rillleeyT..,or~IOihoCIIdoteoOh..,.-.~(20)yoar-!il111•opdallor
1M-. IMBetiDI\Y Oxlolld this IeaBo for an oot.lilloliol rem oftwelll)' (lO) l'$MJ by payina & ·
remal .... 1111toi:$1,:1V0,0Q toJ.omr, ~lbr-IUCCIC&[vetwc~ey (20) )'OU period ill~ I
bo duo oa or 'bctboo tho ead oflho preaedlllll~~m>~y (20) ,.,., period, ·
LOJsoc "" ... "' flml!oh l;eoora .....,,blol\olooso ormufaMa puoi undor '"" .. ,.
oflhi• t-!illho tortnihlllion ofthlsl.euso.
AJ P>" ot lllo oonlllderalipn lbr Ibis Loou,Lisaco .., ... to hold '-or hannlen ft'om
&JIY 411d all cfalnu. cknta&u, avlco or ob~ ololmod or lliHJialtpfnlll.o.tlor by,.,._ of
Laoaco'l 0p01111!11! or bli'"-011 tllel.tndt 111111 aplnst II>Y oad aU ,.m .. ~! auch ololnv,
Gild tv defend lMsat in o.ny a1td oil Slllcolm>uPI! Aflllinot Louor by ~n ofu.-'8 ~
Millo~ all lit Lo,.e's cxpoosc.
lA!,.. covonanls and agrc<~•m ~0)1111\YIIXO> wltloh may bo lmed opon or .,..ond
apinar '""""',.... fixWr••"' other oquipmonl wllh:b moy bo built or lnltGilod on lh• Lando by
,.., ...
Thla is e &Urfnc;.,: tcaAQ only and 'ilhall not be e.onstru:ad to litrlit Lmoft right·at the cwner
ofmlnDrals in &nd under the: L.s.nds.-
WlthoQt rostrlo~n~ or limiting tho aonoraland =lusl•• rlshll, privHes•s. poi>Oill,
1"''1"'110• and .,..l!'lll!to<i!O L.o,.., by lh• onumet~1ioo oflho ...,.,,. SOl 0111 bo\Qw, it is
.opecltloolly •smd lhatd\o t.andJ leoovo! pU'"'"' to lbb l.ou• lllliY bo Uiod, .,cupiod and
Ill joyed byLessoe ror lha followins PlllJ>O"r.
ConiiiUOtlng, eroodng, 1/\lltalling. oporoJing. moinlaiuino,lnspecrfng; ualn;. repl .. inJ.
nt>olrinJ!, moving oo and romoving from d••'"""' a 00111pro01or lllllloa and/qr su•llno ptanl
lndlor gn purifying, dohydratinr. tmdo' and ol ... ing plan! a ali all huildlnfl.l, \wehouaea,
Pa,.l o£3
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Recept!onij: 821503
07/19/2012 10:08:44 AM Jean Alberico
14 of ae Reo Fee:$0.00 Doo Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO
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11"11"' ,...P liolllllcs tlllt..-.., ofwhiiOVCI' ldnd; f<l80l!JOJ:wltb 1111f mch~ ..,l!iR..,
pumpo. oqu!pn,Oirt, oppllllll...,liiclHllcr, m<~<n, plpea, "'U!olar>, fiafaa<r,pw!WI, Wo-tvolf
valvot, SlliO ~••eo. b!lilert, IIIli•, ....,..,., dd~ ooolina towou, pbotilneo, JBiophono llo.., ol,.wlq
lransmfls[lln li""" onclany Qll>or ci!IIOIQrO (o~U.:O..Iy lho "1'.-;lltr..") '!I mq be~.
convenltiR, or doslro~l• to L-Ilt 115 opon!lou In allll)'lngoalio i>llol-jl1 'Mifoh h ia now
onpplor rnoy lmool\cr bo el!gagod, L...., ~ d!iRLemo mor •••lha existing roads on
~•lands shown Oil tilt i!lltobed El<hlbit ',t. lorlho pui'(IOSII olR«eSSinllll• hcf111ies, wil!l
111• rlpr or flllf!'OS5 and -j for sudl ... aod pii!(>OSeS Ill all timet.
l.osao,.. sranrto ta•ae Jn<lodoo '"" rip to dis sad/or drill a ""''"' wolf or welllt on d1t
Loand• and ""' waw prodQcod ftom111Cb wcllo 111 J.essoe~ 0fl01'11161!11, fp 1!19 ovont n becom<:s
ntOOSSII)'to drill • ...tor well or wtffo onllle Lancfl, Lostcc agree< 10laava •I sill& In Ouoh ~WII or
!Oolb lor 010 by L-WheJI lhio l.co80 !mniaaloo Md lllc J.aildo 1110 >'1101110<1 b)' lMaoe.
.... ,.•i• gr&Dltd 1ho riJ!(JIIIl ko', repair""" -linOJ of pipe lllr w•.,.., or oD
•• ., odiMIMI...., ot~. Md ore111 IIIli melalain 10fop11aM n .. , an4 elodri!o ltiRIOII!I .. ioo
""""111 __.,fecooaido!otlon or~ 110 bci)lll!dfol.mor. """' I»IIIIU ofinpiiJ
.,4 IIIRI' foroii!Ch '""M<IPII\I'Oifll•l•nt~mo~. ~.oaoo iflaltlaverlie ~tiD do IIIII f"'ll\1trii
eny.., "'t.ooson ·~'""'' .. may become ....,.lll)'ro~t~ pl'llflflt)' In oaso of flood 01' tko, l!ld !0 provenllllo tpreod and .... of on .. d olfl« lf4UIU.
l.oBBce,..!IOIIII ao4 ...-~~~or It will C0ft1P1.Y wlllt811)'1111411lllawo, ordllla~etr,
~ llllts, IOllllall...,llandnllland licuiJoaiOqllir9Jnonb ofuy-flllami,IQIIIIioill'l or
100111 aulllorily or &geiiC!I, now In ~ -.d ""'"or 1!fdoll *J' be ~.,...IIIIIGfell, inutd,
nvlled. dlllliled w !lifer promafgattd, b~QfdcotiO orartslns..,.otor fl1 fRY 'Ill)' ._.w \Vi"
~.aRt's llllllrat!On o(""' t.nclo or •11¥ •<IMII' cOnduclod lllld«, JIIIIIU!IIIIIli or bY 'lbluo ota~
Leaoo. t.ssOo oar-lhall! 101111\01 dhohftt!o, dlinp, bu17 or MillO fbr porpDJoo ofdi-~
pol'""""' ofaB)O kiotd lin thol.omlo or lnro atOll ooy w.IIII'Pll, odjacon!IO or Ill 1110,... ofdia
Ll!lds.latl•dlns. but nollimi!Cd 14, palhlllllta ouoh u oU, ·~ !OlCfc nbslonceo or
maloriaiJ, h~da!Js wn11os 0< hiWl<lot" n~SIIli<S, lnoludlo&pollllllloiJ .. lho mne may llt
do!IIIOII In any FOI!qfol,-"' munloipll llwt, "'""' ~lalloll orordlii4Ji...,. ~
tpOQ/fl .. lly ~to fillly lodeiiii!I!Y ""'hold~ hiiiiDiosl ftom ad aplllal ollolllml,
d......,, to., coom filr ...,.,., .. d/9r cleatlilp ofpolltlllniii,J..,.,....IS, _.,of wlons,
float, ;ooallieo, COI\to iullldilf, bw norlla>lllll to, ~~~<~mo,o' 1..,; om!.-of..,..., arioJoa crot at or ..,...clOd wllh L..,.,~, oooCCO!pflanco with lholormlloftldo [.our,
Laaoa bas dlo riiJhr, UJIOft tho OlCplndion ofdlol'rin!ll)o '1'01111 of Ibis t.e .. o, or eny
~dOll dttrwol; ill 11\o womoy "'-lllitlliA ob:(') molltlla after Cltlt<lato ID.IOIDOve any and aU
btdldiallf, ftlt111 ... , ·-11!111 cqlllpmea.r Wltlolllt may baVo plelll on lha Londo, provklod Ill
.., ... hll'o bean pold, ....... OIJNOf ll»tupon 1M """'•Ilion of rblo ~ lbr fftY ra110n, It
will, lr"''ll-.1 by r.. .... , IOIUOVO fftY or an..rocour.. .. d lcve!IIJO •ortilco of tho l.aadalll
LemdoooloooatoadoxpeASO.
Nnlwitlutondlng anyd!ing hollifn 4011tri&lod to the comry, rlle lf&hw ~to Lo.mo
ltoroia oliall boDO...xoiiiCi~o; r. .. aouholl hovo tho .. ntlll""'gliabtiO .... .,ilooLeodo 111d to
u10lho propoliY for MY means which do not imwlOre will\ l.ttscds opellllloa• On rllt Landi.
'lbotanns, oovornnu alld Pi'l"i•looa of tills Leuotlltll OltfOI\d ID and bo bfndl•s upon
IMI«od ws .. aod !heir mopoctlva •"18"' and"""""'"'" In ;......,,
J,.E$8011.
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STA"FEOFCOLOIIADO )
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COUNTY or DBNVBR )
IIOfore mo, a NOilll)l Pub II., io ~nd fomld Co!ney ••• SlooloofGte!olol, o1o·bmby ~
thool Josecb P. Barrett .wi-MmoisMtorlitdtolbolbftllollos......,_tas
At_zorr>t\4""lA·Ji'wt of WilMa• frtdagtfgp :ftf': Ce:::JftY a corporadon~
~ppomo bclbro OM !his c!ol)' In p_, 011d a<lcnowiedpd 1bei .!., -Kid lltl01non>n1 ••
/id_l!et lllld YOIIIIIW)/1101 and doed liS lllol!et omd vollllllll)' OK:! 111111 deed ot .. ld COfPOIIIIIOII
lbr "" .... onol p111J19l11!11hlrtln let ronh.
Olvoo. undor my hand allll NoW!aiSeoldlis Joib d of N~ or, ;QOJ.i?
M.YCommbiionllor!>"'&: S '21'~007
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Rec~ption#: 821503
07/19/2012 10:08:4$40 ""00 D~~anFe~~~e~~c~RRFIELD COUNTY CO
16 of 38 Reo Fee: · · ·
150' 0 JOO'
I piiiiiiliid
sCALE: 1" -soo~
DETAIL 'Ill"
LEASE PARCEL I
1,393,880 Sq.Ft.
' 32.00 Ac.
EXHIB~T "A'~"( page I ofl -J
Attached to and made a prut of that certain Parachute lh ··
Surface Lease and Agreement dated Nov. 30,2005, by
and between Williams Production RMT Company and
Bargath Inc.
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EXHIBIT A, SHEET 2 OF 4
A MAP OF LEASE PARCEL I
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~RIFFIN & ASSOOIATES, /NO. IN THE SOUrH 112 OF SECTION 28 &
IN Tf/E NORTN 112 OF SECTION 99,
1414 EL/( ST., SUITE 202 SCALE: 1"= 1000'
ROC/CSPRINGS, WY82901 JOBNo.1Q462 ~onao~o~ ~--~~=~~TE.~:~w~tu.~~~7~--~
TBS, R98W, 8th P.M. '
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PREPARED FOR: WILLIAMS RMT
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EXHlBIT"'A'1!ilige 2 of:!)
Attached to and made a part of that certain Parachute III
Surface Lease and Agreement dated Nov. 30,2005, by
and between Williams Production RMT Company and
Bargath Inc.
I)RG 154~2
Three parcels of land sintate in the north half of Section 28 ond in the south half of Section 33
Township 6 South and Range 96 West of the Sixth Principal Me•·idian in Garfield County,
Colorado and being described as follows:
Considering the north line of the northivest quarter of the said Section 33 as bearing South 89°
39' 17'' Bast ond all the bearings contained herein are referenced from. 1110 te1111inus ofthe said
north line beill8 a fuund stone monument for the its northwest corner and a brass cap monument
set by original U.S. General Land Office Survey for it's northeast comer.
PARCELl
A parcel ofland situate in the north half of Section 28 and in the soutlt half of Section 33
Township 6 South and Range 96 We$! ofthe Sixth Principal Meridian in Gndleld County,
Colorado and being described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest comer of the said Section 33, THENCE North 70° 37' !4" East a
distance of2065.41 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE, Notth 52° 25' 16" Bast a distance of 693.73 feet;
THENCE, South 82• 12' 16" East a distance of3S0.4S feet;
THENCE, South 40° 55' 29" East a distance of746.53 feet;
THENCE, South 21 • 51' 28" East a distance of 467.24 feet, from which the n01thesst comer of
the said Section33 bears South 84° 30' 49" East a distance of 1844.79 feet;
THENCE, South 36° 23' 28" West a distance of827.81 feet;
THENCE, North 28° 16' 16" West a distance of244.37 teet;
THENCE, North 63° 36' 47" West a distance of 163.34 feet;
THENCE, North 43° 39' 27" West a di9lance of296.43 feet;
THENCE, North 29" 12' 51" West a distance of 195.35 feet;
THENCE, North 39• 27' 21" West a distance of797.5 I feet to the Point Of Beginning.
The above described parcel of land containing 1,393,880 square feet or 32.00 acres of land and is
subject to any easements, conditions and/or restrictions that may exist on or within its lines.
PARCEL II
A parcel of land situate in the north half of Section 28 and in the south halfofScotion 33
Township 6 South and Range 96 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian in Garfield County,
Colorado and beill8 described as follows:
Commencing al the norlhiVest comer ofthe said Section 33, THIJNCE South 72° 27' 07" East a
distance of 3789.53 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
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THENCE, North 32" 01' 32" West a distance of334.35 feet;
TIIENCE, North 41" 22' 01" West a distance of 198.93 feet;
THENCE, Noatlt 12° 52' 37" West a distance of321.36 feet;
THilNCE, Nortlt36° 37' 24" East a distance of388.61 feet;
THliNCE, North 35• 14' 01" East a distance of570.35 feet;
THENCE, South 53° 02' 58" .East a distance of297.07 feet;
THENCE, South st• 26' 05" East a distance of 1038.43 teet, from which tlte northeast corner of
tlte said Section 33 bears North 56° 36' 04"liast a distance of601.08 feet;
THENCE, South 40" 15' 17" Westadistanceof363.13 feet;
THENCE, North 54° 25 • 11" West a distance of 432.20 feet;
THENCE, South 89" 00' 31" West a distance of73.39 feet;
THENCE, South 400 21' 53" West a dislance of 880.54 feet o the Point Of Beginning,
The above described parcel ofland containing 1,125,616 square feet or 25.84 acres of land and is
subject to any easements, conditions and/or restriclions that may exist on or within its lines.
J.>ARCELIU
A parcel of lnnd situate in the south half of Section 33 Township 6 South and Range 96 West of
the Sixth Principal Meridian in Garfield County, Colorado and being dcsmibed as follows:
Commencing at the northwest comer of the said Section 33, THENCE South 52" 43' 27" F.ast a
distance of2024.79 feet to lhe POJNT OF BEGlNNING;
THENCE, North 49" 21' 47" East a distance of 182.97 feet;
TIIENCE, North 60" 2!1' 46" East a distance of392.89 feet;
THENCE, South 400 36' 12" East a distance of 1249.47 feet, ftom which the northeast corner of
the said Section 33 bears North 54" 21' 37" East a distance of3001.82 feet;
THENCE, South 43• 04' 57" West a distance of313.60 feet;
THENCE, North 87" 51' 17" Westa distance of 158.02feet;
TJIENCE, North 64° 32' 19" West a distance of2S3.07 feet;
THENCE, North 39° 27' 05" West a distance ot 456.61 feet;
TIIENCE, North 46° 34' 38" West a distance of282.35 feet;
THfiNCil, North 44° 12' 48" West a distance of284.14 fcctto the Point Of Beginning.
The above described parcel of land containing 679,795 square feet m· 15.61 acres of land and is
subject to any easements, conditions and/or restrictions that may exist on or within its lines.
SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
I, Ronald C. Rennke, an agent and employee on bet,alf tbr D. R. Griffl11 & Associates, Inc. under
contract to Williams Production RMT Company to survey the boundaty of the above described
lease parcels, state the description hereon is a correct representation of a surve,Y_ ~~de under my
authority on May 25, 2007. . : -~·· ....
REFJ.lRilNCI3 ORA WING No. 15462 (BXHffiiT A)
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Reception~: 821503
07/1g/2012 10~08:44 AM Jean Alberico
19 of 38 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doo Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO
COMPRESSOR STATION/PLANT LEASE AND AGREEMENT
(PARACHUTE CREEK NGL STORAGE FACILITY)
State:
Couaty:
Lessor:
Lessor's Address:
Lessee:
Lessee's Address:
Effective Date:
Colorado
Garfield
Williams Production RMf Company
1515 AillpahoeStreet, Towed, Suito!OOO
Denver1 CO 80202
Buptb Inc,
c/o Williams Prodnction RMf Company
!515 Anlpahoe SIIee~ Tower3, Suite 1000
Denver, co 80202
August 1S:, 2007
In consideration of the nmtal provided below, to be JlOid by Lessee to Lessor, each named
above, Lessor gran1s, leases aod lets io Lessee tho tract of land (1he 'Lands') for1he Compressor
Facility Sfte located in tho county aod-named above, and described as !bUcwa:
See Lease Pareel m on attached Exhibits P A'' & .. A-1'"
This Compressor Station/Plant LeaJ;e and Agreement (the 'Lease") shall be fur a primacy
tc!Dl of lbirty (30) years (the 'Primlll}' Term") from tho Bffcctivc Dale staled above.
Wftb tho exeectioo of this Lease. Lessee bas paid to Lessor the sum ofS!O.OO acd OVC
as rental compenaat!on fur the Ufetlmo of this Lease
Lessee agroes to linuish Lessor a recordable Release of the rights gr-.1 under the 1etms
of this Lease a.t the termination of this Lease.
As part of the consideration for this Lease, Lessee agrees to boi<l Lessor harmless from
any and an claims, damages, suits or obligalioo.s, claimed or asserted against Lessor by rea ron of
Lessee~ open~tion or businesa on tho Lands sed against any sod aU partioussortlng such claims,
and to defend Lessor in any and aU suits brought against Lessor by reason of LesSee's operations
on the Lands, aU at Lessee's expense.
Lessee covenants and agrees to pay any taxes which may be levied upon or assessed
agajnst structtues, fixtures or other equipment which may be built or installed on the Lands by
I...essee.
This is a surface lease only and shall not be ooostroed tn limit Lessor's right as the owner
of minerals in aod under the Laods.
Without 10Siricting or limiting the genm1 snd exclusive rights, privileges, powers,
purposes and uses granted to~ by tbe enumeration of the maUers set out below, it is
specifically agreed 1hat the Lands leased pursuaot to this LeaJ;e may bo used, occupied aod
enjoyed by Lessee for the following pwposes:
Conslructing, erecting,lnstalllog, operating, maintaining. Inspecting, using. replacing,
repairing, moving on and removing from lhc lands a compressor station and/or gasoline plant
and/or gas purtzylng, dcbydrsling, !resting aod cleaoing plant sed all haUdings, warehouses,
garages, storage facilities and structures of whatever kind, together with any machinery, engines,
pumps, equipment, appllances, facilities, meters, pipes, regulators. fittings, gate valves, blow off
valves, gate boxes, boilers, stills, hesters, drips, oooUngtowers, pipelines, telephone lines, eleclric
transmission lines, and any other sttucture (collectively the "Facilities'') as may be necessary.
convenient, or desirable to Lessee in its operations in carrying on its business in which it is now
engaged or may hereafter be engaged. Lessor agrees that Lessee may use the existing roads on
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Lessor's lands shown on the attached Exhibits "A" & '"A -1" fur the purpose of accessing the
Facilities, with the right of ingress Blld egress for such use and pmposes at all times.
Le&sots grant to Lessee includes the right to dig and/or drill a water well or weDs on the
Lauds and use water produced from such wells in Lessee's opemlioos. In the eveot it becomes
necessary to drill a water well or wells on the Lands. Lessee agrees to leave caring in such well or
wells for use by Lessor when this Lease tenninateo and the Lands are vacated by Lessee.
Lessee is granted tbe right to lay, repair and remove lines of pipe for water, gas, or oil
over a<lJacent lando of Lessor, and erect and maintain lelephooe lines and electric transmission
lines, at a reasonable consideration 01" compensation to be peid to Lessor, with tbe right of ingresa
and egress for such use and pllip!J60S at all times. Lessee shall have the right to do and perfurm
any act on Lessor's adjacent lands as may become necessary to protect Lessee's property in ca:;;e
of flood or fire, and to prevoot tho spresd and loss of oil and other liqnids.
Lessee wammos and agrees that it will comply with any and all laws, ordinances,
orders, rules, regulations, standards and liCOilSing roqulrements of any state, federal, mlllliclpal or
local authority or agency, now in force and effect or which may be pes sed, enacted, issued,
revised, required or later promulgated, incideot to or arising out of or in any way connected with
Lessee's utllizatioo of the Lands or any aotivity COllducted UDder, pn!IUant to or by virtue of this
Lease. Lessee agrees that it will not discharge, dump, bony or store fo1' JliiiPOSOS of disp<osal,
pollutants of any kind on tbe Lands or into oroo any water o~ adjll.ccmt to or iD the area of the
Lands, incinrliDg, but not limited to, pollntaniS such as oil, ebemicals, toxic substances or
materials, hazardous wastes or hazardono substances, including pollutBIIIS as the same may be
defined in any Fedora!, iilalc or mllllicipnllawa, rules, regulations or orrlinances. Le!;see
specifically agrees to fidJy Indemnify and bold Lessor harmless .from and against all claims,
demands, losses, cosls for removal and/or cleanup of pollutants, judgments, causes of actions,
fines, peoallies, costa, inclndiDg, but not limited to, attorneys' fees and costs of court, arising olll
of or conoected witb Lessee's noncompliaoce with the tonns of this Lease.
Lessee baa the right, npon tho expiiation of tho Prbnary "fenn of this Leese, or any
ex.tension thereof;. as the case may be, within six (6) months after that date to remove any and all
buildings, fixtures, strucrures and eqnipmeot which it may bavo placed on tho Lands, provided all
rentals have been paid. Lessee agrees that upon the termination of this Lease for any reason, it
will, if requested by Lessor, remove any or all structures and level the surface of tho Lands at
Lessee's sole cost and expenoe.
Notwitbstanding anything herein contained to tha conlrary, the rights granted to Lessee
herein shall be non-exclusive; Lessor shall have tho continuing right to access tho Lands and to
use the property for any meaos which do not interfere with Lessee's operations on the Lands.
The terms. covenants and provisions of this Lease shall extend to and be binding upon
Lessor and Lessee and their respective aosigcs and successors ln interest.
LESSOlt LESSEE
Williams Production RMT Company
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Aoknowledgement
STATE OF COWRADO
COUNTY OF DENVER
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Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify
tbat Joseph P. Barrett· whose namo is Sllbscribed to the foregoing instrument as Attomey~in~
Fact of Williams Production RMT Comoany. a corporation, appeared before me this day in
person and acknowledged that he executed said instrument aa his free and vohmtary act and deed
as the free and voluntaJy act and deed of said corporation for the uses and purposes therein set
fortlL
STATE OF COWRADO
COUNTY OF DENVER
Before nte, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify
that Joseph P. Barrett. whose name is subscdbed to the foregoing instrument as Assistant
Secrefarv of Baruth Inc., c/o WilliBUlS Production RMT Company.., a corporation, appeared
before me this day in person and acknowledged that he executed said instrument as his free and
voluntary act and deed as the free arid vobmtary act and deed of said corporation fur the uses and
pwpases therein set lbrth.
Given under my hand and Notarial Seal this /t:y of Angus4 2007
My Cotnmission EJ<plres:
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,--------Attached to and made a part oftbat certain Compressor
Station/ Plant Lease and Agreement dated August~
2007, by and between Williams Production RMT
Company and Bargath Inc.
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LEASE PARCEl.. nt
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SCALE: 1" • 300'
A MAP OF LEASE PARCEL Ill
Ill! THE NORTH 112 OF 8EOnON 33,
TtJS, R96W, 6th P.M.
GARFIELD OOU/IJTY, COLORADO
PREPARED FOR: WILLIAMS RP/IT
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Attached to Slid made a partof'lhat certain Compressor
Stati<mf Plant Lease Slid~ dared Angust J:i:.,
2007, by aud ~Williams ProduoliouRMT
Company ODd Bargalh lnc;
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'l'hrecptm:eis oflandsituateln thcnarthhalfofSeation281111dinlhe -.halfofSooclon 33
Township 6 South and Ranga 96 West of the Sixth Principal Merldfaa in Garfield County,
Colotado and beingdosodbed asfullows:
Cooaidering !he north ti11e of tho I\Qflhwest quail&' of lim said Seotion 33 as bearing South 89'
39' IT' East and aD lite bearin&s <ODiaiDcdherefn""' --The. !ennlnus of the said
north tine bolnga fOIIIldlllone """'"men! for the ih northwest comer and a bmso oap I!IOIIUIDOI11
set by original U.S.General Land Offioe Sl>rvoy for it's norlhoast comer.
fAilCELI
A parcel oflandsilllllleintbenarth half of8eotion28 and In the soulhholfoCSecdonJJ
TOWIUibip 6 Sonth and l.(auge 96 Wootoftbe Sixtb Priucipal Meridfaa in Garfield Collllly,
Colnrado and being described aalbllows:
~lng at thellOtlfrwosl comer oftheoai4 SeationJJ, TRI!NCI! North 70' JT 14'' East a
di&lllllOe of2065.41 feettD tbe POJN.r OF BEGINNINO:
THl!NCI!, Nortb52'2S'l6" Basta distan<e of693.7310ot;
THBNCI!,Soulb 82' 12' 16" l!asta disfa..., oC3SOAS fi:er;
THBNCI!,llouth4QO SS' 29"Basta di-o(746.s310ot;
THilN'CI!, Sooth 21' 51' 28" East a diSianeo of 467.24 :!Oot,ll:am whiob lhe ....a-oomer of
!he aaid S..tlon 33 bears Sau!h84' 30' 49" Bast a di-ce ofl844.79 feet;
mENCE, South 36' 23' 28"Westa distaoco of827.8tleot;
THl!NCI!,Nollh28' 16' 16"W£Stadiolancaof244.3710ot;
TIU!NCli. Norlb 63' 36' 47"West a dimmce o!163.3410ot;
TIIENCE, Nort1!43' 39' 2T'W.,tadistauoeof296.4310ot;
TllllNCI!,North29' 12' Sl"Westadi-ceofl95.35 fi:er;
TIIENCii, North 39' 27' 21" West a diotaucc of79i.Sl :10ot1o the Point OfBogins!lng.
The above desoribcd peroel of land conlaini-.1,393,880 square fcotor 32.00 acrea ofland and is
subject to any casements, conditions and/or restrictions that may e:ri¢ on. or within its tines.
PABCELU
A paroel of lood situal!> In tbe north holf ofSeotion 281111d fn the south flalf of Seotlon 33
Townsbip 6 Solllh and Range 96 West of the Sixth PrinoipBI Meridian in GartiddCOunty,
ColoradO and beingdesorfbedaofollows'
Commoneingal lhenorihweot...,... of the said Section 33, UWNCB South 72' 27' 07" Bast a
distance of3789.s3 feet to the POINT OF BE<l!NNINO;
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THENCE, Notlh 32" 01' 32" West a dislonteof334.3S filet;
Tlll!NCB, Nonh41' 22' OI"Wosta distanoeofl98.931\ef;
TilllNCE, Notlh 12" 52' 37" West a dislanacof321.36 filet;
TllllNCB,NOllh36" 31' 24" Eaotadiatanco of388.61 filet;
THENCE, North 35" 14' OI"Eaotadislonteof57035 filet;
THENCE, South 53" 02' 58" East a disleDoe of297.07 met;
THENCE, South Sl' 26' OS" East a disfance of 1038A31loe~ fiom whioh tho nortboost comer of
the &aid Section 33 bears North 56' 36' 04" llBst a distance of 6() 1.08 feet;
11!1iNCB,SOU!h40" 13' 17"Westadistanceof363.13 filet;
TllllNCB, North 54' 25' 11" West a-of 432.20 filet;
THHNCI!, South89' 00' 31"Westadistanceof73.39feet;
THENCE, S0l111t 40" 21' 53" West a distance of880.54 teet o the PoiDI OfBegioning.
The abo., descn'bed parcel oflaod ~ 1;125,616 S<(IIIRteetor 25.84..,.. of land and ls
subjeot to any easOIDODis, ocndiliOD& and/or reslrictlcns that may exist on or within its 1lnea.
PABGJI.m
A parcel oflaod Bihm1B in !Ita south balfofSection33 T"""""ip 6 SOU!handl.langc96 West of
the Sixth Prinalpal Meridian fa Gatliold Coun\y, Colomdo and baiDg dsscribed as tbllows:
eom.,..nclngat the nortilWest comer of the said Becti01133, TIIllNCB South 52' 43' 27" East a
distance of2024.791loet to the POINT OP BEGINNING:
TllllNCB, North49" 21' 47'' Eaotadislauoe ofl82.9711!ef;
TllllNCE, North 60' 29' 46" Bast adis1mce of392.89 filet;
TIIENCE, South 40' 36' 12" Basta dislaoce of1249.47 file\,liom wi1Jch lhc oortheaotcc._ of
!Ita &aid Seoti<m33 boars NorthS4'21' 37"Eastadislsi!COof3001.82 feel;
TBENCB, Soulh43' 04' 57" West a distance of313;60 &e~
THENGE, NOIIIt 87" 51' 17" West a disfaooe of iS8.02 filet;
'l'HJlliiC<!, North.64°32' 19" West adistaoceof253.o7 li:el;
THENCE, NOIIIt 39'27' OS" wes~·a dlslance of456.61 filet;
'llll!NCE, North 46" 34' 38" West a di-of282.3S li:el;
THllNCil, North 44" 12' 48" Weota dlslance of284.!4 teet lo tho Point Of Beginning.
Tho above dcserlbad puoe!ofland COI\IIrinins 679,79~ square teet or 15.61 """"of land and is
sulrlect 1D any easemcmts, conditionS and/or restrictions fbat may exist on or within its linea.
8URVEY0R'8 STATEP.fflNT
t Ronald C.~. an agoat and employee on behalfll>r D. R. Orlf!in& Associates, Inc. UDder
conlmct to Williams Production RMTCo-fo Sllt1leY the hounda!yofthe ahovo desor:lltod
lease P."""'S. state the dcserlptloo hereon is • certi>Ct o:oprosen1ation of a •"""l\fPII'!I;,·J!IIder 1113
authority on May 25~ 2007. . '::.. ..... t ... ·c:-~ : · ..
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WILLIAMS FIELD SERVICES
PARACHUTE CREEK-TXPl PROJECT
Section 7-202 Protection of Wildlife Habitat Areas
Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution 2008
Cover photo: View of cottonwood trees along Parachute Creek near the project area.
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SECTION 7-202 Protection of Wildlife Habitat Areas
Mitigation Recommendations
WILDLIFE
Rap tors
Activities associated with the project have minimal potential to impact raptor populations as no
nesting was observed within 0.25 miles of the site in 2011. If project construction is not
completed prior to the next nesting season (May 20 12), the site should be re-inventoried by
qualified biologists. The main area of concern would be the cottonwood trees west of the project
site. If any raptors are found behaving in a manner consistent with nesting, every effort should be
made to apply timing limitation and buffer distance stipulations (Table 5).
WWE recommends temporal and spatial restrictions for activities near active nests based on
BLM stipulations (BLM 1997), Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) recommendations
(Craig 2002 and Klute 2008) and literature review of nesting season timing. for raptors in the
Roan Plateau region (Andrews and Righter 1992, Kingery 1998, Poole 2005).
a e . IIDD TblST'I an u errecommen db ffi a ODS orac ve rap10r nes d ti ~ ti t
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American Kestrel
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BaldEa~~;le 0.50 mile 15 October-31 July
Burrowing Owl 150 feet 15 March-31 October
Cooper's Hawk 0.25 mile 1 April-15 August
Ferrull;inous Hawk 0.50 mile 1 Feb-15 July
Flammulated Owl 0.25 mile 1 April -I August
Golden Eagle 0.50 mile 15 December-IS July
Great Horned Owl *
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Long-eared Owl 0.25 mile I March -15 July
Northern Goshawk 0.50mile I March -15 September
Northern Harrier 0.25 mile 1 April-15 August
Northern Saw-whet Owl 0.25 mile I March-15 July
Osprey 0.25 mile 1 April-31 August
Peregrine Falcon 0.5 mile 15 March-31 July
Prairie Falcon 0.5 mile 15 March -15 July
Red-tailed Hawk 0.33 mile 15 February-15 July
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0.25 mile l April-15 August
Swainson's Hawk 0.25 mile 1 April-15 July
• Great Horned Owls and Kestrels are relatively tolerant of human actlV!ty. Keep actiVIty to a mmtmum dunng
breeding season.
Mitigation of potential impacts to birds due to collisions with the flare
Mortality is caused when birds collide with a structure. Collision rates increase during spring and
fall migrations and particularly when there is low cloud cover, fog or inclement weather.
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From a collision perspective, the structures that cause the most problems are tall (especially
those exceeding 305m [I ,000 ft]), illuminated at night with solid or pulsating incandescent red
lights, supported by guy wires, near wetlands, in major songbird migration pathways or
corridors, and with a history of inclement weather during spring and fall migrations (Manville
2001). All towers and similar structures have the potential to kill birds. Light appears to be a key
attractant for night-migrating songbirds, especially on nights with poor visibility, low cloud
ceilings, heavy fog, or various forms of precipitation associated with either passing or stationary
cold fronts (Tordoff and Mengel 1956, Ballet a!. 1995).
The high visibility of the flare and not being located near wetlands reduces the chances for bird
mortality. The lack of vegetation surrounding the structure reduces the chances for locally
nesting birds to interact with the flare.
Several raptor nests have been found in the general project area however none have been found
within 0.25 miles of the project area. It is likely that mptors forage and hunt near the project area.
The conspicuous location and the high visibility of the flare structore greatly reduce the chances
of raptor mortality from collisions.
Based on these factors presented above, it is not expected that bird mortality will be a significant
issue with the proposed TXP 1 project.
American Elk and Mule Deer
The plan for construction of the TXPl project in an area where natural gas facilities already exist
will reduce habitat fragmentation and is a good mitigation technique.
Implementation of an aggressive noxious weed management plan would improve the existing
condition of the area surrounding the proposed development. Elimination of annual weedy
species, whitetop, and chicory would allow for increased grass production for use by wildlife.
Any livestock fencing (barbed wire) should be constructed to minimally affect elk aod mule deer
movements. The top stand should be smooth wire. The Colorado Division of Wildlife has
published guidelines for construction of fencing that reduces impacts to mule deer aod elk
(CDOW http: wildlife.state.co.us). Following "wildlife friendly" fencing standards reduces the
chance of mortality from animals becoming tangled in fencing and improves the opportunity for
less restrictive movements throughout the area.
Black Bear
Black Bear will likely be foraging along Parachute Creek near the project area during the fall
particularly when berries and oak brush acorns ripen. Construction personnel at the tower site
may be unfamiliar with wildlife in the area and should be informed of the potential for bear
interactions. Personnel should not feed bears at any time. Bear should not be approached if
encountered in the project area. All garbage and any food items should be removed from the site
on a daily basis ..
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Mitigation of Habitat Loss to Birds
Due to the lack of suitable bird nesting habitat, mitigation for this class of wildlife will not be
necessary. However, if any brush clearing is necessary, it should be done outside of the nesting
season, which is generally considered to occur between May 15 and July 31 for most species in
this area. June I to July 15 is the peak period when most incubation and brood rearing takes
place. If brush clearing occurs prior to May 15, most affected birds will relocate to alternate
nesting sites. After mid-to-late July, most fledging has occurred and brush/tree clearing impacts
would be minimized.
Small Mammals, Amphibians, and Reptiles
There are no seasonal restrictions or special requirements for development related to these
species.
PRESERVATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION
The best method to mitigate loss of wildlife habitat is to increase the availability of native forage
in the form of grasses and shrubs. The small amount of habitat lost to the project will be minor in
relation to the large expanse of the wildlife habitat in the surrounding area. Native grasses would
provide the greatest benefit for wildlife. The development and application of an integrated
vegetation and noxious weed management and implementation of the reclamation plan in areas
of disturbance would provide the basis for appropriate mitigation.
Treatment and Control of Noxious Weed Infestations
In addition
to reclamation implemented within the disturbed area of the project site, the highest
priority for noxious weed management (eradication) is whitetop, chicory, and tamarisk within
100 feet of the project site.
Noxious weeds aggressively compete with native vegetation. Most have come from Europe or
Asia, either accidentally or as ornamentals that have escaped. Once established they tend to
spread quickly because the insects, diseases, and animals that normally control them are absent.
Prevention is especially valuable in the case of noxious weed management.
Noxious weeds are spread by man, animals, water, and wind. Prime locations for the
establishment of noxious weeds include roadsides, construction sites, wetlands, riparian
corridors, and areas that are overused by animals or humans. Subsequent to soil disturbances,
vegetation communities can be susceptible to infestations of invasive or exotic weed species.
Vegetation removal and soil disturbance during construction can create optimal conditions for
the establishment of invasive, non-native species. Construction equipment traveling from weed-
infested areas into weed-free areas could disperse noxious or invasive weed seeds and
propagates, resulting in the establishment of these weeds in previously weed-free areas.
Several simple practices should be employed to prevent most weed infestations. The following
practices should be adopted for any activity to reduce the costs of noxious weed control through
prevention. The practices include:
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• Prior to delivery to the site, equipment should be thoroughly cleaned of soils remaining
from previous construction sites which may be contaminated with noxious weeds.
• If working in sites with weed-seed contaminated soil, equipment should be cleaned of
potentially seed-bearing soils and vegetative debris at the infested area prior to moving to
uncontaminated terrain.
• All maintenance vehicles should be regularly cleaned of soil.
• A void driving vehicles through areas where weed infestations exist.
REFERENCES
Andrews, R., and R. Righter. 1992. Colorado Birds: A Reference to Their Distribution and
Habitat. Denver Museum of Natural History, Colorado.
Ball, L. G., K. Zyskowski, and G. Escalona-Segura. 1995. Recent bird mortality at a Topeka
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PHIL VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INC.
BARGATH LLC. PARACHUTE CREEK PIPEYARD LAYDOWN AREA
Mitigation Recommendations: Section 7-202 Protection of Wildlife Habitat
Areas
Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution 2008
Cover photo: View of existing conditions at the faydown area looking north from southern boundary.
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SECTION 7-202 Protection of Wildlife Habitat Areas
Mitigation Recommendations
WILDLIFE
Raptors
Activities associated with the project have minimal potential to impact raptor populations as no
nesting was observed within 0.25 miles of the site. If project construction is not completed prior
to the next nesting season (May 2012), the site should be re-inventoried by qualified biologists.
The main area of concern would be the riparian area along Parachute Creek; due to low tree
height and an open canopy, the pinyon-juniper woodlands west of the project provide poor
raptor nesting habitat.
If any raptors are found behaving in a manner consistent with nesting, WWE recommends the
following temporal and spatial !imitations for activities near those nests. These
recommendations are based on BLM literature (BLM 1997), Colorado Division of Parks and
Wildlife (CPW) recommendations (Craig 2002 and Klute 2008) and literature review of nesting
season timing for raptors in the region (Andrews and Righter 1992, Kingery 1998, Poole 2005,
Righter et. a!. 2004).
T bl 1 T' . d bufti d t' ~ ti t t
a e . IIDID an er recommen a 1ons or ac ve rap10r nes s
· Species Buffer ZOne Seasonal Restriction
American Kestrel *
*
Bald Eagle 0.50 mile 15 October-31 July
Burrowing Owl !50 feet 15 March-31 October
Cooper's Hawk 0.25 mile I April -15 August
Ferruginous Hawk 0.50mile I Feb -15 July
Flammulated Owl 0.25 mile 1 April-I August
Golden Eagle 0.50 mile 15 December-15 July
Great Homed Owl *
*
Long-eared Owl 0.25 mile 1 March-15 July
Northern Goshawk 0.50 mile 1 March-15 September
Northern Harrier 0.25 mile 1 April -15 Aull:ust
Northern Saw-whet Owl 0.25 mile I March-15 July
Osprey 0.25 mile I April-31 August
Peregrine Falcon 0.5 mile 15 March-31 July
Prairie Falcon 0.5 mile 15 March-15 July
Red-tailed Hawk 0.33 mile 15 February-15 July
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0.25 mile 1 April-15 August
Swainson's Hawk 0.25 mile 1 April-15 July .. .. . . *Great Horned Owls and Kestrels are relatively tolerant of human actiVIty. Keep acttvlty to a mtmmum durmg
breeding season.
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American Elk and Mule Deer
The plan for construction of the laydown yard in an area where vegetation has been cleared for
other developments will reduce cumulative habitat loss and fragmentation and is a good
mitigation technique.
Implementation of an aggressive noxious weed management plan would improve the existing
condition of the area surrounding the proposed development. Elimination of annual weedy
species and noxious weeds would allow for increased production of desirable plants for use by
wildlife. If it is later determined that the laydown yard is no longer necessary, implementation of
a simple reclamation and revegetation plan would benefit wildlife by establishing desirable
plants in the disturbed area.
Wildlife should be considered before any fencing is designed or built. Following wildlife
friendly fencing standards reduces the costs of repairing fences damaged by wildlife, reduces the
chance of mortality from animals becoming entangled in the fence, and allows for less restricted
movements throughout an area. The CPW has published the following general guidelines for
fence construction that reduces impacts to wildlife (Hanophy 2009):
• Place fence wires on the side of the fence posts facing livestock (outside of posts
surrounding the laydown yard);
• Use smooth wire on the top and bottom strands;
• The highest strand should be 42-inches or less from the ground on level ground (slopes
increase the effective height of a fence);
• Allow at least 12-inches between top two strands;
• Allow at least 16-inches from bottom strand to the ground;
• Place posts no closer than 16-foot intervals;
• In areas favored for crossing by wildlife, consider engineered crossing points such as
lowered top strands, higher bottom strands, gates, drop-downs, removable fence sections,
etc.;
• Consider a rail, high-visibility wire, flagging, or other visual marker on the top strand of
new fencing structures until animals become accustomed to the new fence.
Black Bear
Black bear are relatively common along Parachute Creek especially when food sources in more
remote areas and at higher elevations are poor. Construction personnel at the site may be
unfamiliar with wildlife in the area and should be informed of the potential for bear interactions.
Personnel should not feed bears at any time. Bears should not be approached if encountered in
the project area All garbage and any food items should be disposed of in bear proof containers
and removed from the site on a daily basis. Bears that become habituated to human related food
sources often become dangerous and must be euthanized.
Mitigation of Habitat Loss to Birds
Due to the poor quality of available bird nesting habitat, mitigation for this class of wildlife will
not be necessary. If any additional vegetation clearing is necessary outside existing disturbed
areas it should be done outside of the nesting season, which is generally considered to occur
between May I and July 31 for most species in this area. June 1 to July 15 is the peak period
(,,) when most incubation and brood rearing takes pl~ce. If vegetation clearing occurs prior to
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nesting season, most affected birds will relocate to alternate nest sites. After mid-to-late July,
most fledging has occurred and vegetation clearing impacts would be minimized.
Small Mammals, Amphibians, and Reptiles
There are no seasonal restrictions or special requirements for development related to these
species.
PRESERVATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION
The plan for construction of the laydown yard in an area where vegetation has been cleared for
other developments will reduce cumulative loss and fragmentation of native vegetation and is a
good mitigation technique. The best method to mitigate the loss of native vegetation is to
increase the availability of native forage in the form of grasses, forbs, and shrubs by reseeding
unneeded areas within the disturbance and reclaiming the area after it is no longer needed.
Revegetation with native species would provide the greatest benefit for wildlife. The
development and application of an integrated vegetation and noxious weed management plan and
implementation of a reclamation plan would provide the basis for appropriate mitigation.
Treatment and Control of Noxious Weed Infestations
Noxious weeds aggressively compete with native vegetation. Most have come from Europe or
Asia, either accidentally or as ornamentals that have escaped. Once established these species
. tend to spread quickly because the insects, diseases, and animals that normally control them are
absent. Prevention is especially valuable in the case of noxious weed management.
Noxious weeds are spread by man, animals, water, and wind. Prime locations for the
establishment of noxious weeds include roadsides, construction sites, wetlands, riparian
corridors, and areas that are overused by animals or humans. Subsequent to soil disturbances,
vegetation communities can be susceptible to infestations of invasive or exotic weed species.
Vegetation removal and soil disturbance during construction can create optimal conditions for
the establishment of invasive and non-native species. Construction equipment traveling from
weed-infested areas into weed-free areas could disperse noxious or invasive weed seeds imd
propagates, resulting in the establishment of these weeds in previously weed-free areas.
Several simple practices should be employed to prevent most weed infestations. The following
practices should be adopted for any activity to reduce the costs of noxious weed control by
preventing noxious weed infestation. The practices include:
• Prior to delivery to the site, equipment should be thoroughly cleaned of soils remaining
from previous construction sites which may be contaminated with noxious weeds;
• If working in sites with weed contaminated soil, equipment should be cleaned of
potentially seed-bearing soils and vegetative debris at the infested area prior to moving to
uncontaminated terrain;
• All maintenance vehicles should be regularly cleaned of soil.
• Avoid driving vehicles through areas where weed infestations exist.
The highest priority for noxious weed management (eradication) is for chicory that is prevalent
on the project site. Reclamation and revegetation with native desirable plants should be
implemented within the disturbed area of the project site once it is no longer needed.
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REFERENCES
Andrews, R., and R. Righter. 1992. Colorado Birds: A Reference to Their Distribution and
Habitat. Denver Museum ofNatural History, Colorado.
BLM. 1997. Record of Decision and Approved White River Resource Area, Resource
Management Plan. United States Bureau of Land Management, Meeker, CO.
Craig, Gerald R. 2002. Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado
Raptors. Colorado Division of Wildlife, Denver.
Hanophy, W. 2009. Fencing with Wildlife in Mind. Colorado Division of Wildlife. Denver.
Available online:
http:/ /wildlife.state.co.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/DO W /LandW ater/PrivateLandProgra
ms/DOWFencingWith WildlifelnMind.pdf
Kingery, H. E. 1998. Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas. Colorado Bird Atlas Partnership, Colorado
Division of Wildlife, Denver.
Klute, D. 2008. Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors.
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Denver.
Poole, A. (Editor). 2005. The Birds ofNorth America Online:
http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/BNA/. Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Ithaca, NY.
Righter, R., R. Levad, C. Dexter, and K. Potter. 2004. Birds of Western Colorado Plateau and
Mesa Country. Grand Valley Audubon Society, Grand Junction, Colorado.
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