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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03 Holy Cross Utility Easement for Tract A, Block 7, Vail Village First FilingRESOLUTION NO.3 Series of 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF VAIL TO GRANT A UTILITY/ACCESS EASEMENT TO HOLY CROSS ENERGY; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing rider the laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Coun it") have been duly elected and qualified; WHEREAS, the Town is the owner of certain real property generally described as Tract A, Block 7, Vail Village First Filing in Vail, Colorado, (the "Property"); WHEREAS, Holy Cross Energy has existing infrastructure within an existing 20' Overhead Electric easement across the property, and WHEREAS, the Town desires to grant an additional utility/access easement to Holy Cross Energy within the existing 20' Overhead Electric easement, pursuant to the terms of the Holy Cross Energy Underground Right -Of -Way Easement (the "Easement") in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Section 1. The Council hereby approves the Easement and authorizes on behalf of the Town in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form approved by the Town Attorney. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular Council of the Town of Vail held this 19th day of January, 2016. Dave Chapin Town Mayor ATTE Op tty c e y, ��•'• •••.9� Town k SEAL Resolution No. 3, Series 2016 of thel Town HOLY CROSS ENERGY UNDERGROUND RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, TOWN OF VAIL, a Colorado municipal corporation (hereinafter called "Grantor"), for a good and valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknou grant unto Holy Cross Energy, a Colorado corporation whose post office address is P. O. Box 2150, Glen" (hereinafter called "Grantee") and to its successors and assigns, the right of ingress and egress across Ian the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, described as follows: dged, does hereby d Springs, Colorado of Grantor, situate in Tract A, A Replat of a Portion of Block 7, Vail Village First Filing, and Lot 2 of Raether Minor Subdivision, according to the Final Plat thereof, situated in Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 West of the th P.M., more particularly described at Reception Numbers 722440, in the office of the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder, Eagle, Colorado. And, to construct, reconstruct, repair, change, enlarge, re -phase, operate, and maintain an underground el ctric transmission or distribution line, or both, with the underground vaults, conduit, fixtures and equipment used or useable in connection therewith, together with associated equipment required above ground, within the above mentioned lands, upon an asement described as follows: 11 An easement within the Existing 20' Overhead Electric Easement shown on Tract A on the aforementioned Final Plat. The rights herein granted specifically allow Grantee to install additional underground and/or pad -mounted facilities within the easement described herein. It shall be the Grantor's responsibility to ensure that splice vaults, switchgear vaults and transformer vault installed hereunder on said real property are accessible by Grantee's boom trucks and other necessary equipment and personnel at all times. The use of such access by Grantee shall not require removal or alteration of any improvements, landscaping, or other obstructions. The ground surface grade shall not be altered within ten (10) feet of said splice, switchgear and transformer va Its, nor along the power line route between the vaults. The ground surface grade at said transformer and switchgear vaults shall be six (6) inches below the top of the pad. The ground surface grade at said splice vaults shall be even with the top of the pad. The manhole opening of said splice vaults shall be uncovered (excluding snow) and accessible at all times. Improvemen s, landscaping or any other objects placed in the vicinity of said transformers and switchgear shall be located so as not to hinder complete opening of the equipment doors. The ground surface within ten (10) feet of said transformer and switchgear doors shall be flat, level and free of improvements, landscaping, and other obstructions. Improvements, landscaping and other objects will be kept a minimum of four (4) feet from non -opening sides and backs of said transformers and switchgear. Grantor hereby agrees to maintain the requirements of this paragraph and further agrees to correct any violations which may occur as soon as notified by Grantee. Said corrections will be made at the sole cost and expense of Grantor. Together with the right to remove any and all trees, brush, vegetation and obstructions within said easement and the right to pile spoils outside said easement during construction and maintenance, when such is reasonably necessary for the implementation and use of the rights hereinabove granted. In areas where vegetation is disturbed by the above described use of the easement, the ground surface shall be seeded using a standard native mix by Grantee. Grantor agrees that landscaping or other surface improvements added on said easement after the date of execution hereof will be minimized and that Grantee will not be responsible for damage to said additional landscaping or surface improvements caused by exercise of its rights granted by this easement. Grantor agrees that all facilities installed by Grantee on the above described lands, shall remain the propey of Grantee, and shall be removable at the option of Grantee. Grantor covenants that it is the owner of the above described lands and that the said lands are free and clar of encumbrances and liens of whatsoever character, except those held by the following: All those of Record. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, said right-of-way and easement, together with all and singular, the rights and thereto, unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever. ileges appertaining W/O#1 5-22391 :52-51 ,52:Vail - W1,137, Lots 4,7,8A,9A Conversion:9/1 7/15 15-22391 Kassmell Jv Page 1 of 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused these presents to be duly E , 20 The individual signing this Holy Cross Energy Underground Right -of -V and authority to sign, execute, and deliver this instrument. STATE OF ) ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 20 , by municipal corporation. WITNESS my hand and official seal. My commission expires: W/0#1 5-22391:52-51,52:Vail - VV1,137, Lots 4,7,8A,9A Con,