HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-13 A Resolution Approving a Temporary Construction Easement with ERWSDRESOLUTION NO. 13
Series of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF VAIL AND THE EAGLE RIVER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO
THE ALLOW FOR THE STAGING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON TOWN OWNED
PROPERTY
WHEREAS,the Town wishes to grant a temporary construction easement to the Eagle
River Water and Sanitation District, neighborhood, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A
to allow for a construction staging area
for a major water infrastructure project in the Matterhorn.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby approves the TCE, in substantially the same
form as attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form approved by the Town Attorney, and
authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TCE on behalf of the Town.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Vail held this 7th day of April 2026.
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Barry Davis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk
March 10, 2026
Chad Salli
Town of Vail
1309 Elkhorn Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Re: Temporary Easement Request – West Vail Watermain Improvements
Dear Chad,
The purpose of this letter is to request a temporary construction easement on Town of Vail parcel number
2103-123-00-011 located at 1563 Matterhorn Circle An exhibit of the proposed easement is included as
Attachment A. The anticipated duration of the temporary easement is anticipated to be May 1, 2026, to
November 13, 2026. We understand the property is Town of Vail Designated Open Space and would
likely require Town Council approval. The use of the temporary easement would be a construction staging
area for a major water infrastructure project in the Matterhorn neighborhood; that neighborhood has
experienced multiple emergency line breaks in recent years and is the subject of a separate Water
System Master Plan to address out of spec 4” and 6” main lines located in difficult to access back lot
easements. The Project would include abandonment of an unused stub-out watermain in the 1563
Matterhorn Circle parcel, thereby reducing system risk. The impact of the temporary easement would be
damage to surface vegetation from storing materials and construction equipment. The site will be
revegetated/restored with a native seed mix at project completion; approval of the restoration is the sole
discretion of Town of Vail.
There are very few alternatives in the area for a staging area because it is a residential neighborhood with
only TOV Designated Open Space and small residential lots. Daily demobilization and remobilization
would increase construction costs and schedule duration, having an adverse impact on rate payers and
citizens. Thank you for your consideration and we appreciate the ongoing collaborative relationship with
Town of Vail.
Sincerely,
Mark Mantua
Senior Project Manager
(970) 401-0822
mmantua@erwsd.org
Cc: Jeff Schnieider, P.E.
File
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Draft Temporary Easement Area