PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
For
DESIGN-BUILD PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FISHING POND
The EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design and construct a fishing pond within Circle Park, located at 1 South 5th St., Meeker, Colorado 81641. This is a Guaranteed Maximum Price public works project.
The project generally consists of the design and construction of a fishing pond within Circle Park, approximately 0.75 surface acres in size with a graded depth from the bank of the pond to approximately 16 feet deep; a pedestrian path circumnavigating the pond; a handicap accessible fishing pier; a handicap accessible pathway from the parking lot to the pedestrian path; appropriate pipework to ensure proper in-flow to, and out-flow from, the fishing pond; and, possible removal and/or reconstruction of a structure situated near the proposed fishing pond site.
Copies of the Request for Proposals may be obtained at the District’s administrative office located at 101 Ute Road, Meeker, CO 81641 or online at www.ERBMrec.com/park-projects. Proposals must be received by the District before 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 13th, 2018 at the District’s administrative office. Proposals received after the submission deadline will not be considered.
Any qualified firm wishing to submit a proposal must personally inspect the project site. An optional walk-through of the project site with District representatives is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The District may accept the proposal that, in its estimation, represents the best value to the District. The District’s acceptance of a proposal is conditioned upon the parties executing a mutually acceptable Design/Build Agreement, which must include a delay damages provision to ensure timely completion of the project. The selected firm will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the project with a corporate surety approved by the District and licensed to do business in the State of Colorado.
EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
By: ______________________________
Sean VonRoenn, Executive Director
Published: August 9, 16, 23, 30, and September 6, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
Public Notice
A public hearing has been scheduled for September 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, to consider a request by: Pioneer Healthcare Foundation, for BBQ & Beer Tasting Fundraiser on September 22, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
At the 200 block of 6th street in front of Chippers Bar, Buffalo Hall will be used by Foundation but not Chippers patrons.
§ Kathleen Sizemore
Liquor Clerk
Published: August 30, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joyce Hicks, Deceased, Rio Blanco County District Court Case Number 18PR30010.
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco, County, Colorado on or before December 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
Edward B. Olszewski, Personal Representative
c/o Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, P.C.
P.O. Box 916
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Published: August 30, September 6 & 13, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
Public Notice: Skyway Towers proposes the construction of a 195-ft (199-ft AGL with appurtenances) guyed communications tower that will be located northwest of a portion of County Road 103, southeast of the Town of Rangely in Rio Blanco County, Colorado (Parcel # 163721100303, within the SE1/4-NW1/4 of Section 33, Township 1S, Range 100W, Sixth P.M.). Please submit any written comments by September 29, 2018 regarding the potential effects that the proposed tower may have on Historic Properties that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places to: Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. (Attn: George Swearingen) 326 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 Telephone: (919) 661-6351 Fax: (919) 661-6350
Published: August 30, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
RESOLUTION 3-18
WHEREAS, the Town of Dinosaur, Colorado (the “Town”) is a statutory town and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (the “State”), duly organized and operating under the constitution and the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, the members of the governing body of the Town (the “Council”) have been duly elected, chosen, and qualified; and
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (“TABOR”) requires voter approval for any new tax, the creation of any debt, and for collecting, retaining, and spending certain moneys above limits established by TABOR; and
WHEREAS, TABOR requires the Town to submit ballot issues (as defined in TABOR) to the Town’s electors on limited election days; and
WHEREAS, November 6, 2018 is one of the election dates at which ballot issues may be submitted to the eligible electors of the Town pursuant to TABOR; and
WHEREAS, the interest of the Town and the public interest and necessity demand the construction and installation of improvements to the Town’s wastewater treatment plant and portions of the associated sanitary sewer collection system, as further described in this resolution and the question set forth herein (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to TABOR, the Council hereby determines to hold a special election of the Town’s electors on November 6, 2018 (the “Election”) to be held as part of the coordinated election being conducted by the County Clerk and Recorder (the “Clerk”) of Moffat County (the “County”) pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992, Title 1, Articles 1 through 13.5, Colorado Revised Statutes (the “Code”); and
WHEREAS, the Clerk is the Coordinated Election Official for the election and shall be responsible for mailing the notice required pursuant to TABOR (“TABOR Notice”); and
WHEREAS, the Town is required to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Clerk to conduct the election and mail the TABOR Notice on behalf of the Town on or before August 28, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Town intends to cooperate with the Clerk to provide all necessary ballot titles and various agreements with the Clerk for the conduct of the election; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to submit to the registered electors of the Town, at the Election, the proposition of incurring a debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $299,000 to finance a portion of the Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to set forth certain procedures concerning the conduct of the Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DINOSAUR, IN THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Section All action heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of this resolution) by the Town and the officers thereof, directed toward the Election and the objects and purposes herein stated is, ratified, approved, and confirmed. Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used herein shall have the meanings specified in the Code.
Section Pursuant to the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, the Council hereby determines that an election shall be held on November 6, 2018, as part of the coordinated election to be conducted by the County, at which there shall be submitted to the eligible electors of the District the question set forth in Section 6 hereof. The Clerk shall be the Coordinated Election Official for the election and shall be responsible for mailing the TABOR Notice.
Section The Board hereby designates Tamara Long as the Designated Election Official of the Town and she is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with any action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this resolution and of the Act, the Code, TABOR, or other applicable laws. The Designated Election Official is authorized to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements with the Clerk pursuant to Section 1-7-116 of the Code. Any such Intergovernmental Agreements heretofore entered into in connection with the Election are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section The Council hereby determines that at the Election, there shall be submitted to the eligible electors of the Town the question in substantially the following form:
BALLOT ISSUE 2[__]:
WITHOUT ANY INCREASE OF ANY EXISTING TAXES OR IMPOSING ANY NEW TAX, SHALL TOWN OF DINOSAUR DEBT BE INCREASED NOT MORE THAN $299,000 WITH A TOTAL REPAYMENT COST OF NOT MORE THAN $400,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPROVING THE TOWN’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND PORTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATED SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM TO MEET STATE-MANDATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DISCHARGE PERMIT, THROUGH ONE OR MORE LOANS FROM THE COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, WHICH LOAN OR LOANS ARE REQUIRED TO BE OBTAINED BY THE TOWN IN ORDER FOR THE TOWN TO RECEIVE CERTAIN STATE GRANT FUNDS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF THE PROJECT, AND SHALL SUCH DEBT BE PAYABLE FROM ANY LEGALLY AVAILABLE REVENUE OF THE TOWN AND HAVE SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BEING SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION PRIOR TO MATURITY) AS THE TOWN COUNCIL MAY DETERMINE?
Section The Designated Election Official of the Town shall be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this resolution, including, but not limited to, mailing, posting, and publishing notices of the Election, including the TABOR Notice, and entering into necessary agreements.
Section If a majority of the votes cast on the question to authorize general obligation indebtedness submitted at the election shall be in favor of incurring the debt as provided in such question, the Town, acting through the Council, shall be authorized to proceed with the necessary action to incur the debt in accordance with such question.
Any authority to contract debt, if conferred by the results of the election, shall be deemed and considered a continuing authority to contract the debt so authorized at any one time, or from time to time, and neither the partial exercise of the authority so conferred, nor any lapse of time, shall be considered as exhausting or limiting the full authority so conferred.
Section Pursuant to Section 1-11-203.5, C.R.S., any election contest arising out of a ballot issue or ballot question election concerning the order of the ballot or the form or content of the ballot title shall be commenced by petition filed with the proper court within five days after the title of the ballot issue or ballot question is set.
Section All orders, bylaws, and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this resolution, are hereby repealed.
Section If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this August 14, 2018
L. D. Smith
Mayor, Town of Dinosaur
Attest:
Tamara Long
Town Clerk, Town of Dinosaur
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF MOFFAT) SS.
TOWN OF DINOSAUR )
I, Tamara Long, the Clerk of the Town of Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado (the “Town”), do hereby certify:
1. The foregoing pages are a true and correct copy of a resolution (the “Resolution”) passed and adopted by the Town Council of the Town (the “Council”) at a regular meeting held on August 14, 2018.
2. The Resolution was duly moved and seconded and the Resolution was adopted at the meeting by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Council as follows:
Name
“Yes” – L.D. Smith, Mayor, Jannice Karren, Mayor Pro-Tem , Darcie Rocque, David Heinrich, Chuck Winkler, Devonna Wilczek
“No”
Absent – Debi Bird
Abstain
3. The members of the Council were present at such meeting and voted on the passage of such Resolution as set forth above.
4. The Resolution was approved and authenticated by the signature of the Mayor, sealed with the Town seal, attested by the Town Clerk and recorded in the minutes of the Council.
5. There are no bylaws, rules, or regulations of the Council which might prohibit the adoption of said Resolution.
6. Notice of the meeting in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A was duly given and was posted in a designated public place no less than twenty-four hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Town affixed this 14 day of August, 2018.
Tamara Long
Town Clerk
EXHIBIT A
(Form of Notice of Meeting)
Published: August 30, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald TImes
BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF AN AMENDED APPLICATION BY URSA OPERATING COMPANY LLC FOR AN ORDER DESIGNATING AN APPROXIMATE 640-ACRE DRILLING AND SPACING UNIT, WITH TEN-ACRE WELL DENSITY, FOR ALL OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 98 WEST, 6TH P.M., FOR PRODUCTION FROM THE WILLIAMS FORK AND ILES FORMATIONS (INCLUDING THE SEGO FORMATION), SULPHUR CREEK FIELD, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
CAUSE NO. 527
DOCKET NO. 180900671
TYPE: SPACING
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
APPLICATION LANDS
Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M.
Section 25: All
AMENDED APPLICATION
On July 19, 2018, amended on August 16, 2018, Ursa Operating Company, LLC (Operator No. 10447) (“Ursa” or “Applicant”), filed a verified amended application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:
1) Establish an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands, and approve the equivalent of one (1) well per 10 acres well density, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork and Iles Formations (including the Sego Formation); and
2) Applicant states that for any permitted well to be drilled under this Amended Application, the bottomhole location should be located anywhere upon the Application Lands but no closer than 100 feet from the unit boundaries, without exception being granted by the Director. Applicant further states that in cases where the lands abut or corner lands in respect of which the Commission has not at the time of drilling permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density Williams Fork Formation and Iles Formation wells, the permitted well should be located downhole no closer than 200 feet from the unit boundaries,, unless an exception is granted by the Director; and
3) Applicant further states that in accordance with standard surface location restrictions applied to 10-acre well density units in the area, Applicant’s well pads will be limited to no more than one per 40 acres.
APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES
(available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,”
then select “Orders” or “Rules”)
•The Application Lands are unspaced and are subject to the Commission’s Rule 318.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 34-60-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:
Date: September 17-18, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Garfield County Sheriff’s Annex – Rifle
106 County Road 333-A
Rifle, Colorado 81650
Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately 3 days before the hearing.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 894-2100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
At hearing, the Commission will consider the Amended Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than August 31, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic ([email protected]), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of September 3, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By _________________________________
Julie Spence Prine, Secretary
Dated: August 20, 2018
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, Colorado 80203
Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us
Phone: (303) 894-2100
Fax: (303) 894-2109
Attorneys for Applicant:
Ghislaine G. Torres Bruner
Randall J. Feuerstein
Nicholas M. Cassidy
1401 Lawrence Street, Ste 2300
Denver, CO 80202
T: (720)-583-8259
E: [email protected]
Published: August 30. 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT
September 5, 2018
REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 7:00 PM
The Regular Board Meeting of the Meeker Sanitation District will be held at the Meeker Sanitation District Office, 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado
1. Call to order
2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Public Comments
5. New Business
A. Property Liens for Delinquent Accounts
B. Health Insurance Renewal for 2019
6. Old Business
A. CDPHE Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund – Pre Qualification
B. Plant Manager Report
C. Office Manager Report
7. Attorney
8. Board
A. Reports
B. Delinquent Accounts
C. Approve Current Bills
9. Adjourn
This agenda is subject to change without further notice. Agenda is posted at the office of the Meeker Sanitation District. 265 8th Street.
Published: August 30, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AGENDA
September 6, 2018 7pm
Board Room 265 County Road 4
Meeker Highland Cemetery
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve August 2nd minutes
4. Public Input
a. Pond Project – ERBM
5. Old Business
A. Let Freedom Ring Memorial
6. New Business
A. Manager Report
B. Office Manager Report
C. Schedule October workshop
D. SDA conference
7. Present & Approve Bills and deeds
8. Open Board discussion
9. Adjourn
Published: August 30, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
