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SERIES OF 2007 --
BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO . 56
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TOMASSO
t;, 'ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND LEASE BACK OF
F Ai \.MI ,AND LOCATED 25 MILES EAST OF BYERS, COLORADO TO BE USED
AS A LO NG-TERM , BENEFICIAL USE, APPLICATION SITE FOR BIOSOLIDS
PROD L!CED BY LITTLETON/ENGLEWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT
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:.V HEREAS, in 1995/96 the Englewood City Council approved the purchase of 6,400
ac fe • 0 i fannland approximately 25 miles east of Byers , Colorado to be used as a long-term,
',enefic,,I use, applicat ion site for biosolids produced by the Littleton/Engl ewood
Waste·.;ater Treatment Plant ; and
WHEREAS, in November of 2006, the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant
was ,ontacted regarding the Plant's interest in purchasing 1,270 acres of dryland farm
property adjacent to our currently owned property ; and
WHEREAS, thi s purchase will provide additional acreage for the beneficial use of the
wastewater biosolids thus extending our application site life, based on regulatory li mitations ;
and
WHEREAS, the proposal was discussed with the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater
Treatment Plant Supervisory Committee and approval was given to proceed with securing an
option purchase ar :eement on the property subject to approval of Englewood and Littleton
City Councils ; and
WHEREAS , funds for the purchase price of $550,000 , although not a budgeted
expenditure for 2007, are available in the respective Cities' sewer funds, with the cost shared
50/50 by the Cities of Englewood and Littleton; therefore Englewood's share will be
$275 ,000 of the total purchase price ; and
WHEREAS , the property will be leased back to the current owner for a period of 5 years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil. OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby approves the
purchase and lease back of 1,27 0 acres of property for $550,000; the cost of which is to be
shared with the City of Littleton with the City of Englewood's share being $275 ,000 .
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Scc1jon 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized 10 sign and allcst all agrccmcn is
in crn mcction with 1he purcha se and leas e for an d on behalf nf lhc Ci ty of Englewood.
In troduced, read in fu ll . and passed nn firs! rc.::tdi ng on 1hc I st d:1y nl' Oc1ohc r, ~00 7.
Puhli shcd ns n Bill liw an Ordinance on the 5111 cl:iy ol'Oc tohcr. ~0 07 .
Rend hy title and pnsscd on final rending on lh e 15th day ofOc1o bc r, 2007 .
l'u hli shcd hy ti tle as Ordinan ce No. %:"s eri es of 2007, on lhc 19" day of October,
2007,
I. Loucrishia A. Ell is, Ci1 y Cle rk of the L'i 1y of Engl ewood. l'olorad o. hereby ec ru I)'
1hat th e ahov•; and lim.:gni ng. is 11 1111S,s,!lP Y of th e Ordin ance p;1s scd on finn l n.:ading and
pu hl ishcd by titlt· :1s On linam:c No .~. Scrics of 2007 .
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: I Agenda Item: I Subject:
October 1, 200 7 11 a I Blosollds -Beneficial Use, Farm Land Purchase
Initiated By: Staff Source:
L/E WWTP Supervisory Committee Stewart H. Fonda, Utilities Director
Jim Tallent -Operations Division Manager
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
In 1995/96, Council approved the purchase of 6,400 acres of farmland approximatel y 25 miles east
of Byers, Colorado to be used as a long-term, beneficial use, application site for biosolids produced
by the Littleton/Englewood WWTP.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Littleton/Englewood Supvervisory Committee recommends that Council adopt a Bill for an
Ordinance to approve the execution of the option agreement to purchase of 1,270 acres
immediatel y adjacent to our current biosolids applicatio n site .
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
In 199 5 and 1996, the Littleton /En gle" ood WWTP was granted approval by the Cities of
Engle wood and Littleton to purchase a total of 6,400 acres of dryland farm property to be used for
long-term application of biosolids generated by the facility. T~.ese sites were selected based on
criteria established by regulatory requirements .
In November of 2006, the L/E WWTP was contacted to inquire of inte rest in pu rchasing 1,270
acres of dryland farm property adjacent to our currently owned property. There are approximately
801 acres in dry land farm us e and 464 acres in pas :are, used to graze cattle. Cursory review
indicates all this acreage is suitable for wastewater bi ,,solids application . A map of the proposed
site is atta ched.
The benefi • of this purchas e is that it will provide aaditional acreage for the beneficial use of
wastewater biosolids, extending our application site life, based on regulatory limitations . The
proposal was discussed with the L/E WWT~ Supervisory Committee and approval was given to
proceed with securing an opt ion purchase agreement on the property subject to approval of
Englewood and Littleton City Councils .
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In order to obtain an option to purchase this property an option payment of $82 ,500 will be
required upon execution of the option •:;reement At closing, 100% of the option payment will be
credited against the total purchase price of $550,000. Aithough not a budgeted expenditure for •
2007, sufficient funds are available In respective Cities sewer funds . The cost of this expenditure
will be shared 50/50 by the Cities of Englewood and Littleton ; therefore Englewood will be
responsible for $41 ,250 of the option paymen~ and $275,000 of the total purchase price .
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Original Land Sale Proposal
Meler Property Map
Option Agreement
Bill for an Ordinance
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TO : LITTLETON/ENGLEWOOD
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
2900 S. PLATTE RIVER DRIVE
ENGLEWOOD CO . 80110
FROM : GARY AND NANCY ME.IER
3265 SCR 185
BYERS , CO. 80103
303-822-5858
E-MAIL : JTALLENT@ENGLEWOODGOV .ORG
CC. MEIER@NETECIN.NET
RE : THE PURCHASE FARM AND GR
Al tAPAHOE COUNTYS
JIM ,
LAND IN EASTERN ADAMS AND
PER OUR CONVERSATION , A PURCHASE PRICE OF $550 ,00t: JO FOR THE
1270.63 ACRES. THE BREAK-DOWN IS : 801.0 DRY LAND FARM , AND 464 .63
PASTURE . THE ADAMS COUNTY PORTION IS 311 ACRES (E ½ S 33 3S 57W).
THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PORTION IS, 319 ACRES (W½ S8 4S 57W), 640
ACRES (SI 7 4S 57W).
ADDITIONAL THINGS WE NEED TO ADDRESS ARE.
I-RADIO REPEATER TOWER
2-MINERAL RIGHT
3-LEASE BACK
4-GOVERNMENTPROGRAMS
A-CSP
B-EQUIP
C-PRODUCTION FLESIBILITY ACRES
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OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS OPTION AG RE EMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by the Parties this_ day
of October , 2007 , by and betwee n Gary C. Meier and Nancy L. Meier (a lso known as Nancy
Lynn Meier), whose address for the purposes of the agreement is _________ _
(hereinafter, "Selle r"), and the Ci ty o f Littleton , Colorado and the City of Englewood, Colorado
(hereinafter. jointly referred to as "Purchaser").
Pursuant to this Agreeme nt the Ci ti es shall pay to Guaranty Bank the interest due on the
Seller's promissory note to said Bank in the amount of$82,500.00 ("Intere st Payment "), and the
Seller hereby give s and grants to Purchaser ,he exclusive option to purchase the followi,;;;
described property:
Section I 7 and the W/2 of Section 8, Township 4 South , Range 5" West of the 6th
P.M ., Arapahoe County Colorado; and the E/2 of Section 33 , Tm,nship 3 South ,
Range 57 West of the 6th P.M., Adams County, Colorado , comprising a total of
1270.63 acres, more or less ,
toge ther with all improvements thereon (the "Prop-:,.1y").
On execution of this Option Agreement , Hichaser shall have the ri ~ht to enter upon the
Property and perform at Purchaser 's expense, so il tests, surveys , inspection~ and environmental
assessments as the Purchaser deems necessary . Purchaser and Purchaser 's employees and agents
are hereby granted the right on ingress and egress on and across the Property for the purpose of
performing the above-described acts ; provided that Seller is given notice at least two days in
advance.
If Purchaser decid es to purchase the Property , Purchaser must notify Seller on or before
December 15 , 2007 , which notice must be in writing and sent by registered or certified mail or
delivered personally . The tot al purchase price of the property shall be $550 ,000 .00 which shall
be paid at closing ; provided, however that the Interest Payment shall be credited against the
purchase price .
If the option is not exercised on or before the above date , the Intere st Payment paid
hereunder will not be refunded to Purchaser .
In the event the option is exercised , the Property will be transferred and the closing will
take place upon the following terms and conditions :
I . The purchase price will include all fixtures and appurtenances , including but not limited
to, all buildings , out buildings, barns , silos, currently on the Property , all in th eir present
condition, free and clear of all en cumbrances .
2. Purchaser shall obtain a title insuran::e policy after the closing 8ild pay the premium
thereon .
3. Closing shall occur within sixty (60 days) of the exercise of the option . The time and
place of closing shall be designated by the Purchaser. At closing Seller shall convey
merchantable title by a good and sufficient general warranty deed, free and clear of all taxes aod
encumbrances .
4. Taxes, as determined by the current levy and assessment, and all pre-paid items shall be
apportioned to the date of closing when the deed and possession of the property shall be
delivered to Purchaser .
5. In the event Seller defaults under the terms and conditions hereof, the Purchaser shall
have the right to an action for specific performance of this contract. In the event a civil action is
filed regarding the terms of this contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs
and expenses, including reasonabl e attorney's fees .
6. Simultaneously with dosmg and transfer of title to Purchaser, Purchaser shall execute
and deliver to Seller a leaseb«ck of the Property in form and content as set forth in Exhibit A,
attached hereto .
Gary C. Meier
CITY OF LITTLETON
By :_,--,-_______ _
Mayor
ATTEST :--,,-,-,--,------
City Clerk
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Nancy L. Meier
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
By:----------
Mayor
ATIEST: __ ,--,-,--------
City Clerk
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EXIIIBIT A
FARM LEASE
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toatdMf wilh Ill blllldlllp lftd ~ an ttie ... (ncepc • barinafttr menttaoed) fortht &erm ofooc (I) y.-,
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Thi l'ltll b lO bt pl6d Of' •Uwrtd, • tillowt: by J•-,, IS (folJowin& lht crop P'OWft) of each year that 11w leuc Is In cfl'oct.
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lnd. To• MMI ,,_... u 1 ~ llltd &nn and for no otherpurpoN wballOCvu, IDd cspcdally will noc ltC sakl
p,IININorpenntltht111Mtobel&Ndfor1nyWUflwt\ilbusinmorpvrl)Oltwhlrsoewr.
3rd. NollDNll, ..... ...._arrtlmqwlblliclpmnbawithouldlewriuenCCNeDtof'thel..aaof,ialderthcpmaltyof
aforfrillno(a1ldwrfltaofdleLOINe\mdlror byvirtutofthbleue.attbc etectlonofthtl.mor,
◄Ill. To ...,i 111d prop,ny, bulidillp, p1e1, r,oca, ..,.., wubber)', and "'bont ri.m .i1 damqe,; io kocp lhe
buUdlnp. ...... pin IDd r.. In a aood repair u the wne now art,« may bt It lft)' timt placed In by the
Lcuor; IO do no ICC w.-.1,y any lmlnDC4I on bulldinas may be tavaUdattd; not 10 mnove no, allow any other
pen.an IO mnovt &om aid .. ._,..be, 111y of the fencu, bulldlnp, trca, shrubbery, or Ill)' oftbe improvtments of
.. yk!Dd.
5th. No f'unowt lhall be Nn IOU IOQUle ditches 10 wuh said pmnLlts. wiktt first havlna a wriam COI\IUII oftht
Lmor. To clean out and malnl&in In aood repair, dwin1 the opentlon orthll Leue, 111 ditches belonalna or
~ tolbl lbova dacrlbed land.
61h , To well and leUOOably put ID IOd lend to said crops ; 10 hive all small pain thtabed by October I or each yem;
and lfnoi duabtd or cribbed u stated, the Lessor m11yproceed IO do 10 after Im (10) days ootlce to the Leutt,
and take enoqh of the l.cuee'1 pin to pay expense or ,uch ptherin; or btn-ntin&, or lhrahin&: tha1 the tame:
or wild arw b 10 be: well hlrvated and takm care: or: tbll no youna or pvwlna timbtr b to be: eu1 or 1Jled which
b now arowtna on Slid pRmba: that no rails, boards or polU m 10 be: ustd or appropriated u fuel or othtf .........
11h. To acupt !ht fc:nces upon said leucd pmnbct u they now an.exillin&
llh. Thlt al the expinllon ofthb I.Aue, or upon• breach by the Le:1sc:e ohny of the covenanu hffl:in contained,
wilhoul l'unba' nodct of any kind. io quit and 1ll'Ttndtr the J)OIMlllon and o«upancy or wd premises In u aood
condition u caref\11 111e and natural w• and decay thcteorwill permit.
9lh. Thal 1ll 1oodl and chattels, or any ocher pn,pa1)' used or kcpC on u.ld prembc:a. lhall be btld for the rent or
damaata undn dw Leue. _..., wmpc ltomtxacudonorQOl. rneuiq or lnlffldlq htrebyto &ivelhe Leuor
• valid and ftnt lien upon uy llftd all aoodl and cbaaelt, crops and ochtr propc:ny belonaina to the Lasee:
10th. It LI t\lnhcrtped: ThllUIIM lhlllc:uldvale Rlmd any struco.n1or facllltic:t CONINCted by Lfflorand where ,,,.,u,.i,~,...i....ii ... ~1-·,~•r.,.,,_,,_bioooUds""'ilcodoo, Toel.a1or
raerws !he ript .,cancel Iha.._ cuirllib 11:rffl ror any of the f'oUowinlreuom : 1) lftbe UIIOI lhowdtakeany
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