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January 14, 2019
BLUE SKY HAUS LLC
SCOTT HANDLER
303 S BROADWAY, STE 200-509
DENVER CO 80209
Subject: System Tampering
Account Number: 00571272
Service Address: 2841 BASINGDALE BLVD
Dear Mr. Handler:
It was reported to Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD) staff on the morning of January 2, 2019
that a Fire Hydrant located on the property at 2841 Basingdale Blvd may be compromised. Upon a field
inspection of the fire hydrant, it was determined that the structural integrity of the fire hydrant, and associated
thrust block, was compromised due to improper excavation. When the excavation of the property occurred, the
bearing soil needed for the thrust block of the fire hydrant was removed thus compromising the integrity of the
fire hydrant lateral and increasing the likelihood of a mainline failure that could interrupt water service and cause
significant property damage. As a result the fire hydrant was taken out of service and will be relocated in the
spring of 2019 when the weather permits.
Based upon the severity of this issue, ERWSD is assessing the following fines and penalties:
A System Tampering fine of $2,000.00 per ERWSD Rules and Regulations, 3.10 Violators Liability for
damage to the water system.
A civil penalty of $5,000.00 for failure to notify prior to commencing excavation and causing damage to
an underground facility during excavation pursuant to C.R.S. § 9-1.5-104
ERWSD will bear the costs of relocating the fire hydrant, which will likely exceed the above referenced fines and
penalties. But, you will be responsible for any costs incurred by ERWSD in managing the out of service fire
hydrant prior to relocation, including but not limited to water loss, tasks to secure the hydrant, and/or repairs that
may arise due to the compromised integrity of the fire hydrant.
The fines will be added to your account and may be paid in person at the ERWSD Offices at 846 Forest Rd Vail,
CO.
Sincerely,
Tug Birk
Development Review Coordinator
CC: Jason Cowles, ERWSD
Mike Vaughn, Vail Fire
Maureen Mulcahy, ERWSD