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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.03 Leaseh1IilY401AP i4IJ4 LI Will aWJA 04 �IlII Raoep�tlax►#• 831889 Iof a Roc Fie ;$$3e ee„Dco Fiap@ CO GAARF CLD COUNTY CO RIGHT -OF -WAY GRANT SourceGas Distribution LLC AFTER FLING. PLEASE RETURN DOCUMENT TO: Name: Tim Atwater Address: SourceGas Distribution LLC 00012'" Street, Suite 300, Golden. Colorado 80401 This Instument Prepared by Tim Atwater . of Golden Colorado Joint- Common -Rev, 8/26/11 Ill MINIUM IminiltireMitifif. IN 11111 eceetione: 83180$ H o 01:1800 Fs0iCof 6 Roo s $3.00 Deoser6.0ANFIELD COUNTY CO ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Jeff & Britton Nieslanfk ( "Grantor"), for itself, its successors, or assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, convey and confirm unto, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, whose address is 600 12s' Street Suite 300 Golden, Co 80401, its Directors, Officers, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively, "Grantee "), a thirty (30) foot wide non- exclusive easement for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress and utilities, including but not limited to electric, natural gas, telephone and cable, in, over, across and through the following - described lands situated in the County of Garfield and State of Colorado, to wit: A Portion of Section 34, Township 6 South, Range 88 West and Section 3, Township 7 Saudi, Range 88 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Garfield and State of Colorado as more particularly described and depleted on Exhibit A attached hereto and Incorporated herin by reference (hereinafter referred to as the "Property" or "Easement "). TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all appurtenances and privileges thereto belonging or in anywise thereto appertaining. AGREEMENT In consideration hereof, the parties agree: (a) This Easement is subject to certain terms and conditions previously agreed upon and reflected in a separate written agreement between the parties bearing even date herewith ( "Confidential Agreement"). (b) Grantor, its successors and assigns and their invitees and licensees, shall have the right to use the Easement for any and all passage purposes; provided that Grantee shall not be liable for any injury or damage to Grantor ar its invitees and licensees resulting from such use. (c) Grantee is not obligated to commence construction upon the Easement created herein; provided however, that Grantee has the right, in its sole discretion, to establish and maintain a gravel roadway within the Easement for use by Grantee, its employees, agents, licensees and invitees and their equipment, with right to surface the same. The construction, maintenance, modification, Inspection, repair, replacement, substitution or relocation of the roadway within the Easement shall be the sole responsibility and expense of Grantee. Grantee is responsible for weed control along the access easement. Grantee agrees to use all ordinary and reasonable care to maintain the roadway and Easement in a safe and usable condition. Grantee shall install gates at any point or points where the roadway above described may cross existing fences and a key for any locks installed will be furnished to Grantor. Gates installed shall be considered the personal property of Grantor and upon the temenation of this Easement may be left on said land or removed therefrom, at the sole option of the Grantor. Any removal will be the cost and expense of Grantee. (d) The parties expressly agree that Grantor, at its sole cost and expense and after reasonable advance notice, shall have the right to relocate the Easement across the Property. Any relocation shall be done in conformance with standard and customary engineering practices and shall not unduly burden the Grantee. (e) This Easement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Garfield County. (f) Grantee agrees to release, indemnify and hold Grantor harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, loss, costs, damages and expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or resulting from the activities, operations and facilities of Grantee, its agents, employees, subcontractors and invitees. This indemnity shall include, but is not limited to, any environmental damage. This indemnity shall not apply to any damages resulting from Grantor's negligence or the negligence of Grantor's agents, employees and invitees. (g) Grantee shall pay any incremental increase in taxes assessed upon Grantor's Property as a result of Grantee's facilities Placed on the Easement, and all other governmental taxes and charges assessed against the works. machinery, structures and other things constructed or used by Grantee in connection with its operations and Grantee shall indemnify Grantor and Grantor's Property from any and all such taxes or assessments imposed thereon. (h) Grantor shall keep the Property free and clear of any and all liens for labor performed and materials provided to the Property or otherwise attributable to Grantee's operations conducted on the property. (i) Grantor and Grantee are parties to an Exclusive Easement ( "Site Easement ") dated December 20, 2012 for the Grantee's Gas Equipment. This Easement shall terminate upon the termination of that Exclusive Easement. Grantor is hereby 1111KilliiirA1111I.1MMLIIE4 11111 Reeeepptien#: 831805 52126/2013 01110:10 P11 Joan Alberloo 3 of 6 Res Foo:$36.00 bee Fee :0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO authorized to record a Termination of Easement document in the records of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder upon the termination of this Easement and, upon such recording, the Easement shall no longer be an encumbrance upon the Property. Upon termination of the Easement, Grantee shall restore the Easement to as near to its original condition as is reasonably practicable; provided, however, that upon Grantor's written request, any roadway may be left in place, in which event Grantee shall have no further obligation to Grantor for restoration and maintenance of such roadway. 0) If any part, term or provision of this agreement is, by a court of competent jurisdiction or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over said land, held to be illegal, void, or unenforceable, or to be in conflict with the law of Colorado, the validity of the remaining provisions or portion hereof shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parkas shall be construed and enforced as if this agreement did not contain the particular pan, term or provision held to be invalid. (k) Grantee shall have the right to assign this Easement, in whole or in part, upon written notice to and approval from the Grantor, which approval shall not be utueasonably withheld, and provided that any such assignee acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the Confidential Agreement. (I) In the event of a default by either party, the non - defaulting parry shall be entitled to damages and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred in enforcing the provisions hereof. (m) This Easement and all disputes arising hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and the parties agree that venue and jurisdiction over any claim arising from this Easement shall lie in the courts of Garfield County, Colorado. The terms, covenants and provisions of this agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the patties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has hereunto set its hand this »UY'` day of 04-c.sz.m. , GRANTOR::: ide Jamul: Britton Nicslanik� GRANTEE: C•6 0 a I ROCKY MO NATURAL GAS LLC STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GARFIELD On this 20t1 day of December, 2012, before me, a notary public, in and for said county and stare, personally carne the above - named, Jeff and Britton Nieslanik, who are personalty known to me and known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above insuunrent and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year last above written. SHELLY R BRINKLOW NOTARY PUBLIC BIM# OF COLORADO NOTARY soh; 10054030030 Liietv- .111 lid lialratEl IM iiALlihrfinirlMlll leJi ll I1 Ill Rec tiers#: taus! eV f2af3 0t :18.10 P11 Jean Albertao 4 of 6 Reo Foo :$*b.00 Doc Fee :0.00 OARFIELD COUNTY CO STATE OF COLORADO ) )s's COUNTY OF GIERREITEP ) 4:q•� 7-)N On this AC11h day of Oee.etn r , 241 before me, a notary public, in and for said county and state, personally came the above - named, . 1,-.4 -tact. 4-xSt as ;VA .44/14.011k iq q of Rocky Mountain Natural Gas, LLC, who is personally known to me and known to me to be the identical person(s) whose name(s) is/are affixed to the above instrument and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year last above written. My Commission Expires Notary Public 3 • 1111oPSC �NW�9'I I I# NI' 11111 4 02/2612012 01:18:10 PM Jinn Alberloo44_�__ 5 of 8 Rep Fse:$36.00 Doe Feo:0.00 ORRFIELD COUNTY CO \ tt • ,\t t / \ ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT- EXHIBIT A ,`Ci, RIFLE TO AVON COMPRESSOR SITE r /'\%4 SECTION 34, TOWNSHIPS SOUTH, l + \ \IX \ RANGE 88 WEST OF THESTHP,M. \ a \ COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO 00 \\ \ .- \' \ ACCESS ROAD ME EASEMENT \\ \\ ` \ \ \ RECEPRON NO 700162 \ \\ \ \ \ \ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ‘ 1 1 PONT OF TERMINUS (NE 0OW4ER SECnCN 3 BEARS: S3T7:911'E 2298.45 S'41TrrliLir,r7/ ? 1 ti v•..7E crr-S� rrn?x a r-atrr = i717741 aa[III [11 i• S. !_-y� .� ._YmM. rr- _!•_ . YRe T'IiT'"j 30• W[DE ACGf85�S JEFF & BRI�MIESLAIIIK ROAD EASEMENT 1 (2187 - 341 -00-150) (0.4542 ACRES) 1 1 1 1 PONT OF OE01NNt10 (NE =HER SEON 3 BEAR£ O 1 l f NIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. Giu=car sma Soi OMwN Iff !MACC6Aafac RRL10A s COIMUM i[ wuAtow. NORM ACCESS ROAD MI 6A5DIVR=0RITA PM 0:0.4 1• -100' Pringerma ataiisoica PARC ��12+12 I o►! coarvanDamert lRA1'� MONACO Fax t,LivlWiala/Nal0M0Yia/1______ 1IIIIl i 11111 R t1onN 831888 0212512813 01;18 10 PM .188n Alberico 6 of 6 Roo Feo�f46.0D 000 Fee10.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 30 FOOT NORTH ticCE39 R9A13 EA5EFNIENT A 30 FOOT STRIP OF LAND SITUATED DI THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SCC110N 34, TONNSFIP 8 $00111. RANGE 88 HEST Cr THE M1M PANS:TAAL MERIDIAN. COUNTY OF GARRELD, STATE CF COLORADO; SAID STRP Cr LAND LYING 15.0 FEET TO EACH SIDE OF THE FOLtOWIC DEST25510 CENTEALOM COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34, A 3-1/4' ELM ALUMINUM CAP IN PL/ICE; THENCE N7030'S0'W A DISTANCE Cr 1811.56 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF SARI ACCESS ROAD EASEM ENT. AND THE POUNT Cr BEOINNINO; THENCE ALONG SAID COITERUNE ALONG A CURW TO THE LEFT HAWIG A RAMS OF 85.11 FEET AO A C0I111)L ANGLE OF 11'07'08', A DISTANCE OF 18.46 FEET (CHORD BEARS N26'8,2 31'W A DISTANCE OF 18.43 FCEri THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE H32•26'01'W A DISTANCE OF 75.72 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONO SAND CENTERLINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT MAVLNG A RADIUS OF 323.71 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 1627'886. A /DISTANCE OF 83.03 FEET (CHORD BEARS N2472'04•W A DISTANCE OF 82.71 FEET}, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE N15'3W08'W A DISTANCE Cr 18168 FEET; THENCE COHIUIIANG ALCM SAID CENIFRIJNE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS CY 578.00 FEET MD A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 157751; A DISTANCE OF 158.00 FEET (CHORD BEARS N23'42'02'W A DISTANCE OF 155.53 F E THENCE 00N1IINUINO ALONG SAID CENTR ME 113115$B'W A DISTANCE OF 110.85 FEET; THENCE COHRNEANG ALONG SA10 CENTERLINE ALONG A CURVE 10 1HE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 40.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL MOLE OF 781117', A DISTANCE OF 55.40 FEET (010RD BEARS N0814'40'E A DISTANCE Cr 51.08 FEET): THRICE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 11471/5181 A DISTANCE Or 23.50 FEET. TO A POINT CH THE CENTERLINE OF OARFNCLD COUNTY ROAD 116 AND DIE Pow' OF TTRMIMUS• (V1HEHCE ME SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34 GEAR^+. S57'20'11'E A DISTANCE Cr 2288.55 FEET}: SAD STRIP Or LAND CORN/ONO 0.484 ACRES MORE OR LESS. MOH COUNTRY ENGI NLi=RINO. INC. soURCL 0418 LLG MPLCIrommmommescsomm NORTH ACCESS ROAD FAIEMENTOEHERTA 01rAngL7140HIRT Mu o►O01aw1DO 114•1511211 214C21020 Noc 917140004 DAM 10319 2092 r41i J / 201040V717/Ie0/00/040/1400010116 EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That J &S Nieslanik LLLP, (3118 S Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601) ( "Nieslanik" or "Grantor "), for itself, its successors, or assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) , and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, convey and confirm unto, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS LLC, whose address is 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden, CO 80401, its successors and assigns (collectively, "Grantee "), an exclusive Twenty year (20) easement ("Initial Term ") to the "Property" described herein, for the (1) the installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement, reconstruction, operation, upgrade, addition, and removal of a natural gas compressor station, together with facilities appurtenant thereto, including, but not limited to, buildings, guardrails, fences, valves, regulators, underground and aboveground gas pipelines, and other appurtenances and devices used or useful in connection therewith (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Gas Equipment "), (2) as well as for the installation of other utilities necessary to operate or maintain the Gas Equipment - including but not limited to electric, gas, cable and telecommunications tower, antennae and related facilities, (3) the removal of objects interfering with the Gas Equipment or the exercise of Grantee's rights hereunder and (4) use and reasonable ingress and egress. The Property subject to this Easement is legally described as a portion of: Section3, Township 7 South, Range 88 West, of the 6th Principal Meridian, Parcel #239303200032, County of Garfield and State of Colorado, as more particularly described and shown on the attached." Exhibit A" (the "Property"). 1. This Easement is subject to certain terms and conditions previously agreed upon and reflected in a separate written agreement between the parties bearing even date herewith ( "Confidential Agreement "). 2. This Easement may be extended for additional terms of twenty (20) years upon further agreement of the parties as to the appropriate consideration to be paid for such extensions as contemplated in the Confidential Agreement. Any extension of this Easement shall be agreed to prior to expiration of the previous term. Grantor is hereby authorized to record a termination of easement document in the records of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder upon the termination of this Easement and, upon such recording, this Easement shall no longer be an encumbrance upon Grantor's property. 3. This Exclusive Easement and the rights hereby granted are exclusive to the Grantee and are subject only. to Grantor's use, maintenance, repair and replacement of an irrigation pipeline as contemplated by the parties, an electrical easement to be granted to Holy Cross Electric and currently existing: easements, exceptions, reservations, encumbrances, rights -of -way, variances and /or agreements of record. During the Initial Term and every Additional Term thereafter, Grantor agrees not to take any action to the land adjacent to the Property that will place the Grantee's operations, its Gas Equipment or the use thereof in conflict or violation with any federal, state or Iocal law or regulation, including the r -S Niaslanlk axclualve Era =N e - rat Grantee's County land use permit. During the Initial Term and every Additional Term thereafter Grantor agrees not to impair the structural integrity of, interfere with, or endanger said Gas Equipment. Grantor shall not, without the prior written approval of Grantee, alter the existing ground elevations or change the compaction of the soil on•the Property. 4. At the termination of the Initial Term, or Additional Term if the term is extended, Grantee shall restore the Property to as near to its original condition as is reasonably practicable. 5. All the terms, conditions and covenants of this Exclusive Easement shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns, 6, Grantee shall Obtain any and all necessary licenses or permits, required by law to operate Grantee's business on the Property. 7. All improvements and related facilities constructed within the Easement shall be installed, operated, maintained, repaired and removed at Grantee's sole liability, risk, cost and expense. Grantee agrees to release, indemnify and hold Grantor harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, loss, costs, damages and expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or resulting from the activities, operations and facilities of Grantee, its agents, employees, subcontractors and invitees. This indemnity shall include, but is not limited to, any environmental damage. This indemnity shall not apply to any damages resulting from Grantor's negligence or the negligence of Grantor's agents, employees and invitees. 8. Grantee shall be responsible for and pay all utility charges attributable to Grantee's activities, operations and facilities, together with any incremental increase in taxes assessed upon Grantor's property as a result of Grantee's facilities placed on the Easement and all other governmental charges assessed against the works, machinery, structures and other things constructed or used on the Property by Grantee in connection with its operations and Grantee shall indemnify Grantor and Grantor's property from any and all such taxes or assessments imposed thereon. 9. Grantee shall keep the Property free and clear of any and all liens for labor performed and materials provided to the Property or otherwise attributable to Grantee's operations conducted on the Property. 10. Grantee shall have the right to assign this Easement, in whole or in part, upon written notice to and approval from Grantor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and provided that any such assignee acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the Confidential Agreement. 11. In the event of a default by either party, the non - defaulting party shall be entitled to damages and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred in enforcing the provisions hereof. 12. This Exclusive Easement may be executed in counterparts (including by facsimile, electronic or PDF), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument, J -8 Nieslsnik Bxthialve Basement - Final IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Grantee have hereunto set their hands this X* day of qee.N,'i^ , 20 l . GRANTOR: J &S NIESLANIK, LLLI' BY4 fish tM t'�. Its: ink Pd,' STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GARFIELD ) ss ) GRANTEE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS, LC By: Oct R&3 fl,11�11.1=t -ce. Its: S - > -. ft Orr this 20`l' day of December, 2012, before me, a notary public, in and for said county and state, personally came the above- named, James P. Nieslanik, as General Partner of J &S Nieslanik, LLLP who is personally known to me and known to me to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year last above written. My Commission Expires STATE OF C rx,.0R. / O) ) ss COUNTY OF e f F Y RsoJ» ) Liam.- Notary 'r blic SHELLY R BRINKLOW NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 0 20004035630 MY COMMISSION EXP R & UE EMBER 04 2016 On this ; k"-- -, day of e,r b , 20 to before me, a notary public, in and for said county and state, personally came the above - named, { ,,,, ko,1 V , i��thz + SVQ- \ of Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC who is personally known to me and known to me to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year last above written. My Commission Expires 7-S Nlealam'k Exclusrva Ens wad - Final Notary Public .1,6:30, LEASE AREA.M IEIT,A RIFLE TO AVON COMPRESSOR SITE SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, (RANGE 88 WEST OF THE 8TH P.M. COUNTY OF' GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO Qi.�' ( 8 OG.AI NO) . -..... .-..,. aoJ" �tiH Ram , , _ , � � �NQ?H IJNE or S[ATION 3 �" — N1 4 CORNER sEOTTON 3 lA 3 1 /4` BLAk Bl1ASe CAP' oi, j'f� "" .rte '48�3D' 44' Se8 w 449 COMPRESSOR SITE 4,273± ACRES J V618321KIP (2393- 032-00 -O32) on- / NE CORNET SEC DN 3 3 1/4" BLM ALIN. CAP BEpONI{iN0 (4o3- (41 -OQ --952) A PARCEL. OF LAND SITUATED IN 11-IE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE as WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF OARFIELO, STATE OF COLORADO; SAID PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 3, A 3 -1/4' BLIA ALUMINUM CAP IN PLAGE THENCE S68'23'37'W A DISTANCE OF 1588.08 FEET TO THEpp4Nt OF 1g99INM1j1G: THENCE SOO13'10 "E A DISTANCE OF (395,00 FEET; THENCE S8946'50'W A DISTANCE OF , 145,70 FEET, THENCE N37'25'D9'W A DISTANCE OF 4660 FEE-1'; THENCE NO715'87`W A DISTANCE OF 192,71 FEET; THENCE N894$'80"E A DISTANCE OF 446.44 FEET TO THE POT OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 4,273 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. PRWINZUffsa WWW41.0044.00M 1". 1 OD' MINAreavalv:6oaQ3 /wvG1 B06a9Awe • IMAAPPiPailliKlifildiNhatillieleaVilriMah111111 Racgpt 1cn1t : 831888 02/26/2013 01 :18:10 PM Jean Albertoo 1 of 6 Rao Fee:$36.00 Doo Fqo :Q C0 GARFIELD COUNTY CO RIGHT -OF -WAY GRANT SourceGas Distribution LLC AFTER FLING, PLEASE RETURN DOCUMENT TO: Name: Tim Atwater Address: SourceGas Distribution LLC 80012'n Street. Suite 300, Golden. Colorado 80401 This Instument Prepared by Tim Atwater Golden Joint- Common-Rev. 8126/11 , of Colorado 1111 VA laltiftiviitlrakili 11111 RecQptlontt: 831888 02125/2013 01rt8:10 PM Jean Albortao 2 of 5 Rao Fee:536.00 Doo Fee:0.0D GARFIELD COUNTY CO ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Jeff & Britton Nieslanik ( "Grantor "), for itself, its successors, or assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars (810.00), the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, convey and confirm unto, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, whose address is 500 12th Street Suite 300 Golden, Co 80401, its Directors, Officers, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively, "Grantee"), a thirty (30) foot wide non- exclusive easement for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress and utilities, including but not limited to electric, natural gas, telephone and cable, in, over, across and through the following- described lands situated in the County of Garfield and State of Colorado, to wit: A Portion of Section 34, Township b Soutb, Range 88 West and Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Garfield and State of Colorado as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herin by reference (hereinafter referred to as the "Property" or "Easement"). TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all appurtenances and privileges thereto belonging or in anywise thereto appertaining. AGREEMENT In consideration hereof, the parties agree: (a) This Easement is subject to certain terms and conditions previously agreed upon and reflected in a separate written agreement between the parties bearing even dale herewith ( "Confidential Agreement"). (b) Grantor, its successors and assigns and their invitees and licensees, shall have the right to use the Easement for any and all passage purposes; provided that Grantee shall not be liable for any injury or damage to Grantor or its invitees and licensees resulting from such use. (c) Grantee is not obligated to commence construction upon the Easement created herein; provided however, that Grantee has the right, in its sole discretion, to establish and maintain a gravel roadway within the Easement for use by Grantee, its employees, agents, licensees and invitees and their equipment, with right to surface the same. The construction, maintenance, modification, inspection, repair, replacement, substitution or relocation of the roadway within the Easement shall be the sole responsibility and expense of Grantee. Grantee is responsible for weed control along the access easement. Grantee agrees to use all ordinary and reasonable care to maintain the roadway and Easement in a safe and usable condition. Grantee shall install gales at any point or points where the roadway above described may cross existing fences and a key for any locks installed will be furnished to Grantor. Gates installed shall be considered the personal property of Grantor and upon the termination of this Easement may be left on said land or removed therefrom, at the sole option of the Grantor. Any removal will be the cost and expense of Grantee. (d) The parties expressly agree that Grantor, at its sole cost and expense and after reasonable advance notice, shall have the right to relocate the Easement across the Property. Any relocation shall be done in conformance with standard and customary engineering practices and shall not unduly burden the Grantee. (e) This Easement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Garfield County. (f) Grantee agrees to release, indemnify and hold Grantor harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, loss, costs, damages and expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or resulting from the activities, operations and facilities of Grantee, its agents, employees, subcontractors and invitees. This indemnity shall include, but is not limited to, any environmental damage. This indemnity shall not apply to any damages resulting from Grantor's negligence or the negligence of Grantor's agents, employees and invitees. (g) Grantee shall pay any incremental increase in taxes assessed upon Grantor's Property as a result of Grantee's facilities placed on the Easement, and all other governmental taxes and charges assessed against the works, machinery, structures and other things constructed or used by Grantee in connection with its operations and Grantee shall indemnify Grantor and Grantor's Property from any and all such taxes or assessments imposed thereon. (h) Grantor shall keep the Property free and clear of any and all liens for labor performed and materials provided to the Property or otherwise attributable to Grantee's operations conducted on the property. (i) Grantor and Grantee are parties to an Exclusive Easement ( "Site Easement ") data! December 20, 2012 for the Grantee's Gas Equipment. This Easement shall terminate upon the termination of that Exclusive Easement. Grantor is hereby 1 llli riPliffiliMikI44LN1iIi Qfll'ItI'I" ititl iM RN 11111 Rec tiontt: 83180a 0212512013 01:18:10 PM Jean q Lerida 3 of 6 Rev Fee:S36.00 Doc Fee:6.60 GRRFIELD COUNTY CO authorized to record a Termination of Easement document in the records of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder upon the termination of this Easement and, upon such recording, the Easement shall no longer be an encumbrance upon the Property. Upon termination of the Easement, Grantee shalt restore the Easement to as near to its original condition as is reasonably practicable; provided, however, that upon Grantor's written request, any roadway may be left in place, in which event Grantee shall have no further obligation to Grantor for restoration and maintenance of such roadway. 0) If any part, term or provision of this agreement is, by a court of competent jurisdiction or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over said land, held to be illegal, void, or unenforceable, or to be in conflict with the law of Colorado, the validity of the remaining provisions or portion hereof shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if this agreement did not contain the particular part, term or provision held to be invalid. (k) Grantee shall have the right to assign this Easement, in whole or in part, upon written notice to and approval from the Grantor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and provided that any such assignee acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the Confidential Agreement. (I) In the event of a default by either party, the non-defaulting party shall be entitled to damages and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred in enforcing the provisions hereof. (m) This Easement and all disputes arising hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and the parties agree that venue and jurisdiction over any claim arising from this Easement shall lie in the courts of Garfield County, Colorado. The terms, covenants and provisions of this agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has hereunto set its hand this a(7.131-` day of 04 "..2t-4 , 20 1j GRANTOR: ik siarrik Britton Nieslanik GRANTEE: t. 0 ful.1 ROCKY MOUN N NATURAL GAS LLC On this 20th day of December, 2012, before me, a notary public, in and for said county and state, personally came the above - named, 3efiand Britton Nieslanik, who are personally known to me and known to me to be the identical persons whose names ate affixed to the above instrument and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year last above written. SHELLY R BRINKLOW NOTARY PUBLIC STAIR OP COLORADO NOTARY ID II 2000+030030 10 1 Oaw� ru Notary tic 2 Ill ii ♦Rs4 it.mW riviciestietlivavi lll' it Ili Recepptiontt: 831808 02/25/2013 01:03:10 PM Joan Albertoo 4 of 6 Rao Foo:S38.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO STATE OF COLORADO ) ) as COUNTY OF ekliffEllt ) 1:9 On this AO" day of °Ccttr , 201 before me, a notary public, in and for said county and state, personally came the above - named, ti`b w \(Z-s O. Whtl2..'1 cr* , as e *;4 - _Nirc:atIcr s; of Rocky Mountain Natural Gas, LLC, who is personally known to me arid known to me to be the identical person(s) whose name(s) is/are affixed to the above instrument and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year last above written. la -47 -1`l -974-'4,-, My Commission Expires Notary Public 3 !III KillailifiAlliiishiMIR11141411 Ng 11111 ReceptlenI$ : 831808 02/2612013 01:18:10 P11 Jean A1Berloo 5 oT 6 Reo Fse:S36.00 Doe Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO POINT OF 1ERMINiUS (NE CORNER SECTION 1 BEARS: 55729'11'C 229850 ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT- EXHIBIT A RIFLE TO AVON COMPRESSOR srr SECTION 34, TOWNSHIPS SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO SIWO 30' THOE PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT RECEPTION NO. 700162 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 30. YNOE ACCESS J.++ ROAD EASEMENT (0.484± ACRES) I>t IIMEMINI WI 1 ITrT i"a'M iFc:`� PROPERTY OWNER JEFF & BRITTON NIESI.ANIK (2187 - 34400 -156) 1 \ POINT OF BEGINNING \ (NE CORNER SECTION 3 \ BAR2 S7029'60'E 1611.581 HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. 1517 81Al1RAVD U4.OTC 101 OLo w00D 6W1 0401801 FA137770) WBfR�e 60YNCEOAStic. R lI TOAYOMCOImmsso Rh NORTH ACCESS ROAD EAIRONEiT COSSET A ElAkriiLD comm. °TATO Of W.OPADO DRAM sr I�Ic s 1'•107 CMLGAIMIr rMA1 PAOJiCi NC 2I2r606O7 DATE 10412 10,2 faC XHOMno0212/15069i1W 1WWMUMo a . :.,_ 1M:71 11C:t. •[z! T 11:LI � ll r'C' 7' "� ] 11711T1 R0 =ii!'I 1II .r1 L'7ITTTI 1 1 1 1 1 11 30. YNOE ACCESS J.++ ROAD EASEMENT (0.484± ACRES) I>t IIMEMINI WI 1 ITrT i"a'M iFc:`� PROPERTY OWNER JEFF & BRITTON NIESI.ANIK (2187 - 34400 -156) 1 \ POINT OF BEGINNING \ (NE CORNER SECTION 3 \ BAR2 S7029'60'E 1611.581 HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. 1517 81Al1RAVD U4.OTC 101 OLo w00D 6W1 0401801 FA137770) WBfR�e 60YNCEOAStic. R lI TOAYOMCOImmsso Rh NORTH ACCESS ROAD EAIRONEiT COSSET A ElAkriiLD comm. °TATO Of W.OPADO DRAM sr I�Ic s 1'•107 CMLGAIMIr rMA1 PAOJiCi NC 2I2r606O7 DATE 10412 10,2 faC XHOMno0212/15069i1W 1WWMUMo 1111KPRIrN N1l1111,I III hiehi ffiiiti1RII1■ 11111 Reneptlonn: a31aea 02/2512013 01:18:10 PM Jean Alberico 6 of 6 Roe Feo:S38.0D Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY Co 30 FOOT NORTH ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT A 30 FOOT STRIP OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANCE 88 VEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF GARAE1D. STATE DF COLORADO; SAID STRIP OF LAND LYING 15.0 FEET TO EACH SIDE OF THE FOLi.OW43G DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34, A 3-.I/4• OLJI ALUMINUM CAP IN PLACE; THENCE N70•29'80'W A DISTANCE OF 1811.55 FEET TO THE CENTERUNE OF SAID ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT, AND THE PC1NT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAWIG A RADIUS OF 95.11 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11'07'08'. A DISTANCE OF 18.48 FEET (CHORD DEARS N26732'31 "W A DISTANCE OF 18.43 FEET); THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE H32'28•01'W A DISTANCE OF 75.72 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAWING A RADIUS OF 323.71 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 162758', A DSTANCE OF 9103 FEET (CHORD BEARS N2412'04'W A DISTANCE OF 92.71 FEET); THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE N1S'S8'O6'W A DISTANCE OF 163.68 FEET; THENCE CONTIMISNG ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 578.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 1527'51', A DISTANCE OF 158.00 FEET (CHORD BEARS N23'420211 A DISTANCE OF 135.53 FEET); THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERUNE H31'2558'W A DISTANCE OF 116.05 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 40.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL AHGIE OF 79'21'17', A DISTANCE OF 55.40 FEET (CHORD BEARS N0814'40'E A DISTANCE OF 51.08 FEET); THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERUNE N47'55'19'E A DISTANCE OF 23.50 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE COITERUNE OF ammo COUNTY ROAD 115 AND THE POINT OF TEI3WINt1S• (WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34 BEARS S57'2911'E A DISTANCE OF 2298.55 FEET); SAID STRIP OF MO CONTAINING 0.484 ACRES MORE OR LESS. 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