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HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.031-98 ~ r--. r ... ORDINANCE NO. 81 Series of 1998 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, APPROVING A WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH P. NEVIN FOR PROVISION OF TREATED WATER SERVICE FROM AN EXISTING WATER MAIN TO SERVE A 12-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON MOUNTAIN LAUREL DRNE AND ADJOINING THE MOUNTAIN V ALLEY SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, Joseph P. Nevin ("Applicant") submitted an Application for Water Service to the City Water Department, requesting that water service be provided by the City's existing water main to serve a single family residentia110t located on Mountain Laurel Drive; and WHEREAS, the property to be served is located in Pitkin County, and not within the City limits of the City of Aspen; and WHEREAS, Section 25.12.020 of the Aspen Municipal Code provides that any extension of City water service outside the corporate limits of the City of Aspen shall be made pursuant to an agreement with the City and in accordance with the City of Aspen water main extension policy and, further, that the City may grant water service only upon a determination that no conflict exists between the best interests of the City and the prospective water use, and that the City may impose such contract, water rights dedication and bond requirements as it deems necessary to safeguard the best interests of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted by Resolution No.5, Series of 1993, as amended, policies to guide municipal water system development and services beyond the City limits; and WHEREAS, said policies require the City Council to make a determination that the proposed water service extension complies with said policies and is in the best interests of the City of Aspen; and ~ WHEREAS, The City Council has had an opportunity to review with City staff the proposed extension of water service to Applicant's property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, Section 1. The City Council of the City of Aspen hereby determines that the proposed provision of City water to serve Applicant's property located on Mountain Laurel Drive outside the City limits of the City of Aspen is in the best interests of the City and substantially complies with the City of Aspen water policy for extraterritorial services, as set forth in Resolution No.5, Series of 1993, as amended, and therefore agrees to extend City water service to a 12-acre single family parcel owned by the applicant located on Mountain Laurel Drive in Pitkin County, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Water Service ~. Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. ~. i " Section 2. This Water Service Agreement be approved on the following conditions: 1) The floor area shall be limited to 11,000 square feet above-grade as measured by the Pitkin County Zoning Officer using the same inclusions and exclusions as provided for in the Pitkin County Land Use code definition for floor area, Section 8-1 Definitions as . amended. This provision allows no more than 4,000 square feet below natural grade to be exempted from the calculation, allowing up to 15,000 gross square feet. All other aspects of the AFR-lO Zone District shall apply. 2) The applicant shall not use highly reflective materials on the exterior of the structure, including the roof. r'\ 3) Any disturbance to the natural terrain and areas of cut and fill shall be revegetated after construction with native species. Any areas too steep for adequate revegetation shall incorporate retaining walls which are similar color to the natural vegetation to visually blend into the mountain side. 4) The existing vegetation outside the designated building envelope shall be preserved and maintained in its natural state. 5) Exterior lighting shall be downcast and not used to accentuate architectural or landscape features of the site. Section 3. This ordinance shall not have any effect on existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of ordinances repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be construed and ~. concluded under such prior ordinances. Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. Section 5. A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the 27th day of July 1998 in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law by the City {'. (\ Council of the City of Aspen on the /3 day 9~~ ' 19~ John s.i:: M~~--~~A:6 r ('. Attest:' . 7;V ADOPTED , , 199~ PASSED AND APPROVED THIS e:1::;-'i-f..-DA Y OF JOhns.~Ma~:~ Attest: other/4nevin.ord (' CITY OF ASPEN WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT (New Development) This Water Service Agreement is entered into this day of _, in Aspen, Colorado, between THE CITY OF ASPEN, a Colorado municipal corporation and home rule city whose address is 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado 8161 I (hereafter the "City"), and Joseph P. Nevin an individual whose address is (hereafter "Owner"). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the City owns and operates the City of Aspen water system in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, and in accordance with the charter, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and resolutions of the City of Aspen, and this Agreement is entered into in conformity with, and subject to, all such laws, charter, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and resolutions; and WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of certain real property comprising approximately 12 acres o situated in Pitkin County, Colorado, as more particularly described in Addendum 1, and referred to in this Agreement as the "Subject Property"; and WHEREAS, Owner seeks to construct a single-family residence on the Subject Property, as approved by Pitkin County; and WHEREAS, Owner seeks to obtain municipal water service from the City for the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located outside the corporate limits of the City; and WHEREAS, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners awarded vested real property rights to the Subject Property in December, 1987, and extended said vested rights by Resolution No. 97-197, Pitkin County Records, which was recorded at Reception No. 410388 on November 11, 1997, with the Pitkin County Recorder; and WHEREAS, water service for the Subject Property will require the construction and installation of a service line connected to an existing City main located in Mountain Laurel Drive in Aspen, Colorado; and f' WHEREAS, the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado (the "Code"), requires that the extension of water service outside the boundaries of the City shall be made only pursuant to a written agreement with the City, that the City shall not be obligated to extend such service, and may provide such service only upon a determination that it is in the best interests of the City, and that the Water Service Agreement (new development) 12/97 f" City may impose such requirements by agreement as it deems necessary or appropriate to protect its best interests; and WHEREAS, the City's Water Service Extension Policy permits water service extension only upon demonstration that such extension will meet the policy goals and requirements of Resolution No.5 (Series of 1993) as amended, [codified at Section 25.12.020(b) of the Aspen Municipal Code as the same may be further amended from time to time], including the requirement that the City must recover its costs associated with providing such extraterritorial service, and make a profit; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that this Agreement and all covenants herein are necessary to comply with the Code and the City's water policies, and will allow the City to recover its costs associated with such extraterritorial service, and make a profit; and WHEREAS, the City is not hereby representing that it is a regulated public utility, or holding itself out to the public in general as capable of or intending to provide water service extraterritorially; and WHEREAS, the Code provides for the rating of new or expanded water service based on potential water demand as expressed in equivalent capacity units (hereafter "ECD"); and f' i WHEREAS, Owner has submitted its Application for Water Service (the "Application") and has paid all fees required in connection with the Application. The Application, and all attachments, addenda and exhibits thereto have been relied upon by the City in authorizing this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City has approved the Application, and is willing to provide water service to Owner on the terms and conditions of this Agreement; THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the City and Owner agree as follows: PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT ~. ! 1. Water Service to Subiect Propeltv. The City hereby agrees with the Owner to provide treated water service to the Subject Property under the terms of this Agreement in such quantities and to the extent herein provided so as to serve the structures and uses authorized by Pitkin County under the approvals granted to Owner as recorded at Reception No. 410388, which permits construction of a single family residence having a maximum of 15,000 square feet, with six bedrooms, inclusive of a guest house. Outdoor irrigation would be limited to 5,000 square feet of lawns and gardens. Owner understands that the City will be the sole provider of raw and treated water service to the Subject Property. Pursuant to this Agreement, the City shall provide treated water service adequate to meet the approved demands and uses of the Subject Property, provided, however, that the City shall not be required to supply water to serve more than 5 ECDs, and further provided, that the maximum volume of treated water the City shall be required to provide to the Subject Property pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed 2.0 acre-feet per year. Only those - 2 ~ Water service Agreement (new development) 12/97 f',. structures and uses approved by Pitkin County for the Subject Property may be served under this Agreement. 2. Limitation of Time to Provide Service. The City's obligation to provide water service to the Subject Property pursuant to this AgNementshull terll1ittute if OWth:H' hnl!l tltit dt::t1'1rt"'dtc;d th.~ Subject Property to the City's water distribution system by December 31,2000, unless completion of construction is delayed by force majeure as defined in paragraph 26 below, in which case the deadline shall be extended by the same number of days as the force majeure delay that prevented completion of construction. INSTALLATION 3. Mains, Lines and Facilities. No new water transmission or distribution mains, lines, or associated facilities or internal distribution lines are required for service to the Subject Property. 4. Final Plans. The City has approved the final location plans for the individual water service line to serve the Subject Property. No substantial changes sh'all be made to the approved final plans without the City's prior written approval. I"""- 5. Payment in Lieu of Water Rights and Structures. Upon execution of this Agreement by Owner, Owner shall pay to the City the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per ECU (for a total payment of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)) in lieu of water rights sufficient in quantity and quality to provide the water required for the Subject Property. Owner shall, upon execution of this Agreement, convey to the City all existing wells located on the Subject Property, along with the well permits and water rights pertaining thereto. Such conveyance shall be a prerequisite to provision of water service to the Subject Property. 6. Construction. Owner shall proceed with due diligence to construct the residence on the Subject Property. The City shall not approve any service line installation between November 1 and April I without written permission of the City's Water Department. 7. Fees. Owner shall timely pay all fees imposed by the City in connection with reviewing and approving this Agreement, and, as necessary, the drawings and construction plans for the residence. 8. Inspection of Water Service Line. The water service line must be inspected by the City's engineers or other designated personnel prior to burial. Owner shall give the City Water Department reasonable advance notice when the service line is ready for burial, and the City's engineer or agent shall inspect said service line within two working days of such notice. Owner shall timely pay all associated fees. (\ - 3 - Water Service Agreement (new development) 12/97 (\ WATER SERVICE 9. Treated Water Service. Upon connection of the individual service line to the City's water distribution system, and payment of all applicable tap fees, water system investment charges, well field development charges, utility hookup charges, and other appropriate charges, the City will provide treated water service to the Subject Property to no more than five (5) ECUs, provided that the maximum volume of water the City shall be required to supply each year shall not exceed two acre-feet. Any change in the treated water service requirements for the Subject Property will require approval by the City, and amendment of this Agreement. The treated water to be delivered by the City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement may be used for all lawful in-building municipal purposes for the approved residence, and for fire protection, swimming pools and the normal and reasonable outside irrigation of trees, lawns and gardens. Outdoor irrigation using treated water shall be permitted on no more than 5,000 square feet of lawn and garden, and such irrigation shall be provided by drip or sprinkler irrigation means. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all water use will be consistent with the City's Water Policy Resolution (Resolution No.5, as amended, (Series of 1993)), and water conservation ordinances. ~. 10. Raw Water Service. The City reserves the right to provide raw water for irrigation purposes on the Subject Property to the extent it is able to do so utilizing its existing ditch system, or any water rights available to it in the future for such purposes. The City shall be the sole provider of raw and treated water to the Subject Property for irrigation pursuant to this Agreement, and unless this Agreement is amended, neither Owner nor any subsequent owner or user of the Subject Property will develop or utilize independent raw water systems and/or water rights or wells within the Subject Property. 11. Tap Fees and Well Svstem Development Charges - Computation and Pavment; Scheduling of Tat'S. All tap fees for treated water service herein provided shall be assessed utilizing the City's prevailing applicable tap fee at the time of application for a building permit for the Owner's residence. No water service shall be provided to any structure absent payment of the appropriate tap fee, well system development fee and any applicable hookup charges. The well system development fee shall be four hundred dollars ( $400.00) per ECU, for a total well system development charge of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), which shall be paid upon execution of this Agreement. Tap fees and hookup charges shall be paid at the time of building permit issuance, and no water service will be provided to the Subject Property unless and until all applicable tap fees, well system development fees, and utility connection charges have been paid in full. The City Water Department shall determine scheduling of all physical taps or connections to the main lines. ~, 12. Service Line and Meter. The service line shall be metered in accordance with the Code at the sole expense of Owner and City-approved cross-connection and backflow prevention devices will be installed at Owner's expense, - 4 - Water Service Agreement (new development) 12197 r ~ , ~ 13. Limitations on Provision of Water Service. This Agreement is only for the supply of treated water service as herein described and no expansion of uses, connections, or water service beyond those set forth herein is in any way authorized by this Agreement. The City is not by this Agreement prejudging, certifying or guaranteeing its ability to provide treated water service to any use or structure except as provided herein, nor may this Agreement be used as evidence of approval of any land use requests, or as evidence of approval of water service for any land use request, except as provided herein. 14. Service Subiect to the Citv Charter, Codes, Rules, Regulations and Policies. Owner and its successors in interest shall be bound by, and all water service provided hereunder shall be subject to, all applicable provisions of the Charter of the City of Aspen and the Aspen Municipal Code, as well as all applicable rules, policies or regulations of the City now in effect or as may be hereafter adopted, including but not limited to those ordinances providing that any raw water irrigation on the Subject Property shall be undertaken only by the City or with the City's prior written approval. 15. Rules Regarding Water Use. Owner agrees to adopt all provisions set forth herein as rules and regulations governing the use of water on the Subject Property, and agrees that this Agreement shall be recorded as covenants running with the land and shall be as fully enforceable on the Subject Property as if the same were situated inside the City. Owner agrees to assist the City in every manner reasonably possible to enforce the City's ordinances, rules and regulations made to protect purity, safety and supply of the water delivered pursuant to this Agreement, including curtailment during times of shortage, elimination of any potential cross-connections, and the utilization of water conservation devices as set forth in the Code. Owner also agrees to prohibit all unnecessary or unreasonable waste of water on the Subject Property, and to make reasonable efforts to enforce such prohibition. The unreasonable or unnecessary waste of water shall be defined as set forth in the Code. 16. Source of Water SUDDlv. The parties to this Agreement recognize that the City's water supply is dependent upon sources from which the supply is variable in quantity and quality and beyond the City's reasonable control; therefore, no liability shall attach to the City under this Agreement on account of any failure to accurately anticipate availability of water supply or because of an actual failure of water supply due to inadequate runoff, drought, poor quality, failure of infrastructure, or other occurrence beyond the City's reasonable control. 17. No Guarantv of Water Oualitv. Ouantitv or Pressure. The City makes no promise or guarantee of pressure, quantity or quality of water supply for any purpose, including fire suppression, except as specifically provided herein or as is required by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The City agrees to treat its water to meet all mandatory local, state and federal potable water standards and to exercise reasonable care and foresight in furnishing water hereunder equal in quality to that furnished inside the City. 18. Pro\lertv Rights in Water. All water furnished under this Agreement is provided on a contractual basis for use on the Subject Property as described in this Agreement, and all property - 5 - Water Service Agreement (new development) 12/97 o rights to the water to be furnished hereunder are reserved to the City. Water service provided under this Agreement does not include any right to make a succession of uses of such water, and upon completion of the primary use of the water on the Subject Property, all dominion over the water provided reverts completely to the City. Subject to the prohibition against waste and any other limitations on water use imposed in this Agreement, Owner shall have no obligation to create any particular volume of return flow from the water furnished under this Agreement. Owner agrees to cooperate with the City in measuring and reporting return flows to the extent such measuring and reporting are required by the Colorado State Engineer or his agents. VIOLATIONS 19. Enforcement bv the City. The parties to this Agreement recognize and agree that the City has the right to enforce its rules, policies, regulations, ordinances and the terms of this Agreement by the disconnection of the supply of water provided hereunder. Additionally, in the event that Owner or any user who has purchased or leased all or a portion of the Subject Property violates the rules, policies, regulations or ordinances of the City, the City shall have all remedies available to it at law or in equity, or as provided in the Code. Without limiting the foregoing rights and remedies, Owner agrees that the City may also enforce such violations by injunction, the parties agreeing that the damages to the City from such violations are irreparable, and there is no adequate remedy at law for such violations. The City shall be free from any liability arising out of the exercise of its rights under this paragraph. ~ . TERMINATION 20. Termination bv Agreement. Except as provided to the contrary herein, this Agreement shall only be terminated in writing by mutual agreement and the term of this Agreement shall continue until such termination. 21. Termination if llIeg:al. The parties agree, intend and understand that the obligations imposed by this Agreement are conditioned upon being consistent with state and federal laws and the Code. The parties further agree that if any provision of this Agreement becomes in its performance inconsistent with the Code or state or federal laws, or is declared invalid, the parties shall in good faith negotiate to modify this Agreement so as to make it consistent with the Code or state or federal laws as appropriate, and if, after a reasonable amount of time, their negotiations are unsuccessful, this Agreement shall terminate. The City agrees that its contractual obligations hereunder will not be impaired by any amendment to the Code unless such amendment (or impairment) is mandated by state or federal law . ~. - 6 - Water Service Agreement (new development) 12/97 f' ANNEXATION 22. Annexation. Upon the request of the City, and at its sole discretion, Owner, or his . successors in interest, shall petition for and/or consent to the annexation of the Subject Property, or those portions thereof as deemed appropriate by the City, to the City of Aspen at such time(s) as determined by the City. Such annexation(s) shall not divest or diminish any land use approvals or development rights awarded by Pitkin County for the Subject Property, to the extent such approvals and rights are legally vested on behalf of Owner prior to annexation to the City. Land use approvals or development rights not vested in accordance with law prior to the annexation shall be subject to the terms, conditions, and regulations of the Aspen Municipal Code upon annexation. Failure of Owner or his successors in interest to commence and complete annexation proceedings as herein required shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement authorizing the City to terminate the same. Alternatively, failure of Owner or his successors in interest to commence and complete annexation as herein required shall authorize the City to commence and/or complete such annexation on their behalf, in which event the City shall charge, and Owner and/or his successors in interest shall pay, all costs and fees associated with such annexation. Notwithstanding annexation of all or any part of the Subject Property, this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. ~. GENERAL PROVISIONS 23. No Regulated Public Utilitv Status. The parties agree that by this Agreement the City does not become a regulated public utility compelled to serve other parties similarly situated. Owner agrees that neither he, nor his successors in interest or assigns shall at any time petition the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to acquire jurisdiction over any water rate set by the City. The parties agree that in the event the City is held to be a regulated public utility by virtue of this Agreement, this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect. 24. No Waiver. Failure of a party hereto to exercise any right hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of any such right and shall not affect the right of such party to exercise at some future time said right or any other right it may have hereunder. 25. Notices. All notices required to be given shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, properly addressed to the person or entity to whom directed at his or its address shown herein, or at such other address as shall be given by notice pursuant to this paragraph. Copies of such notices shall also be sent in the same manner to the City Attorney, City of Aspen, 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado 81611. I""'" . 26... Force Maieure. No party shall be held liable for a failure to perform hereunder due to wars, strikes, acts of God, natural disasters, drought or other similar occurrences outside of the control of that party. - 7 - water Service Agreement (new development) 12/97 o 27. Severabilitv. If any provision of this Agreement shall be or become invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall not be affected thereby, and each and every provision shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. , 28. Amendment; Assignment. Neither this Agreement, nor the obligations of either party hereto, nor the right to receive water service hereunder, may be amended or assigned without the written consent of the parties hereto, provided, however, that subsequent owners of any portion of the Subject Property shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall be entitled to receive water service pursuant to this Agreement without amendment of this Agreement. 29. Entire Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement supersedes and controls all prior written and oral agreements and representations of the parties and is the total integrated agreement among the parties governing the matters prov.ided for herein, 30. Intell?retation. Titles and paragraph headings shall not be used to alter the meaning of this Agreement. r"'-.. 31. Binding Agreement - Recording. This Agreement is binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and assigns, and any sale of the Subject Property, or any portion thereof shall be subject to this Agreement as provided herein. This Agreement shall be recorded at Owner's expense with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder, and shall impose covenants running with the land upon all of the Subject Property. Deeds to subsequent owners shall provide notice of this Agreement and the obligations contained herein. 32. Governing Law: Venue; Attorneys' Fees. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Venue for all actions arising under this Agreement shall be Pitkin County, Colorado. In the event legal remedies must be pursued to resolve any dispute or conflict regarding the terms of this Agreement or the rights and obligations of the parties hereto, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover costs incurred in pursuing such remedies, including expert witness fees and reasonable attorneys' fees. 33. Authorization of Signatures. The parties acknowledge and represent to each other that all procedures necessary to validly contract and execute this Agreement have been performed and that the persons signing for each party have been duly authorized to do so. 34. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed using counterpart signature pages, with the same force and effect as if all parties signed on the same signature page. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. r-. ATTEST: THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO A Municipal Corporation and - 8 - Water Service Agreement (new development) 12/97 f" f' f' Home Rule City BY~ City Clerk ~jA r- ~ --- <"4' By Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: / ,;jI!//lIl.cI:G:- t/lsJ:tg Aspe ' Ity Attorney o State of Colorado County of Pr.J.-k..-<--.. .kJ.3e.flh r. Nem~^, L1bJt~ ) ) ss. ) Sqbscribed and sworn to before me by Jo,pph P. Ne"iA' fn this b..J...h day of ~t.vL~ ,199l. 1>.4-'" L-?'.A'f'I"W Witness my hand and official seal. y commission expires: C:\WP61\OTHER\5NEVIN.WSA Mt~=~ 601 CastHopkins Aspen,CoIorado 81811 - 9 - Water Service Agreement (new development) 12/97 -- , ~ . ~tt. ~ "" .., .~.,' 0' ~ .-:.:::..:::-" ... -''"-''''', ., ~1~ '. " . -;:.0;:'':"....- .--- -.. . .. . ." .. '.- U",,'-"-'lll 16:18 . 11 .0.. "......" ......nV.l..... r ';1 ASFEW? I 11< I H 0l'1 I:EV ...",,;' '-I' " State exhibit .u .. . "A" . '.. .' . . '.. l'IJrlIlO:lt': :.._'::', '..;?;.:::. ... ..-......... .';. ;.::;:}f.; .i~~,~~~f~~j ...,-,......"... ~~. .. '. .'.-... . . ., '. . I , r (' r'\ 07/02/98 16:11 Ffu~ 970 920 0010 LORR IE B ASPEN ~001 ".. , LOPJ>JE.A.SPEN' & ASS,..9CIATbS ~.l:.\!.. ;ST.'.T~ ~'.rz:; , l\:::~rrro..:; . i:iz...."E.i.Orl'ii"Nf ! ... 1-.,....W"":'Iyo:,..~.....T--. .a'l:J'~J!,l"1JM'Il juiy i, i998 RE: Contract dated June 10, 1998 by and between Dan E:. Levinson, Buyer ~ml JoesphP. Nevin, Seller 1'... A,.-.oa..:... 'leA"......~ A....._~_ ___' ..........iiSi'i03' ................. u" C1"t'''''ll The undersil1ned Seller hereby agrees to transfer the Application for Water Service Extelsion Outside City Limits to the Contract Holder, Dan B. Levinson, who is closing on said property no later than August 17, 1998. Upon signing, Buyer is willing to accept this re onsibility. A tJ~j~ 7-2-78 P. Ne'/in Date Dan B. Levinson STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF PITKIN The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before Dan B. Levinson WITNESS my hand and official seal my commission expires July, 1998 by ':':'!!!::~~ft o. ". \I" JoyS. Higen8INotaryPllbllc . ':> ..' ". MyComm1sslo'''llCllilllll~ . :' ",OTAI/y \ * 601 s.st Hopkins .'. , *: ; Aspen, CoI0111do 81611 ...:i. ';;" PUBlIC .10 ~ 601 East HopIa" Avenue Suit. 201 . Asp"" Colorado 81611 . 970.920.0020 FAX 970.920.0010 ~~~............~~~ . '. " OF CO\.O c "~ , . ~, f', STATE OF California COUNTY OF San Mateo On Julv 2. 1 998 before me, Lee K Kocian (Name, Title of Officer) personally appeared Joseoh P. Nevin personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that bv his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. h> - . .... - - LEE K. KOCJAN - -f COMM. # 1186487 i: . NOTARY PUSUCoCALIFORNIA Q ll.1H IlIArEQ COUHlY 0 COMIlI.Iil(p.J\/LY IUoaa .. . (This area for notarial seal)