Board of County Commissioners of
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
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Tentative Agenda May 12, 2020
Public Comment: Any member of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, you are requested to make your comments when the Board takes that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes per member or five minutes per group. The public comment time is not for questions and answers. It is your time to express your views.
1. 11:00 a.m. Call to order:
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Changes to May 12, 2020 Agenda
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2. CONSENT AGENDA For May 12, 2020
Items of routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the audience may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda.
A. Move to approve the below listed items of the Consent Agenda.
B. Consideration of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2020.
C. Approval of the Assessors Quarterly Abatement Report of March 2020 stating there were no Abatements of $10,000.00 or less.
D. Consideration of the Financial Management Report for April 2020.
E. Consideration of the DHS EBT Register and Warrant Register for April 2020.
F. Consideration of the Motor Vehicle Publication Report of April 2020.
3. BUSINESS
A. Move to approve/deny the re-appointment of Sandra Besseghini and Brian Conrado to the Historic Preservation Board for terms ending January 2023.
B. Move to approve/deny a County Retail Liquor License for Seven Lakes Lodge.
C. Move to approve/deny a letter from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado to Strata Networks providing notice of termination of Prepaid Services Agreement and requesting the return of the unused pre-paid account in the amount of $434,310.71.
D. Move to approve/deny a Second Amendment to the AAA Grant Award #20-11-16 between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado, increasing the award amount from $63.562.00 to $88,198.41.
E. Move to Approve/Deny an Engagement Letter between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Paul D. Miller CPA, LLC, to prepare a Solid Waste Disposal Report for presentation to The Department of Public Health and Environment of the State of Colorado and Rio Blanco County.
F. Move to approve/deny a waiver from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado waiving the eighty percent Colorado labor requirement for CKC Asphalt for the 2020 Rio Blanco County Crackfill Project.
4. BID OPENINGS
A. Piceance Weed & Pest District Aerial Herbicide Spraying.
5. BID AWARDS
A. None
6. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS
A. Move to approve/deny Contract Modification Order No. 1 to an Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and GMCO Corp. for the 2020 Dust Control Project extending the completion date from August 16, 2020 to October 30, 2020, adding magnesium chloride application and increasing the not to exceed amount from $323,822.40 to $345,224.00.
B. Move to approve/deny an Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado for the use and benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment, and Rangely District Hospital and Dr. Abigail Urish for physician consultation and guidance in directing the Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment Family Planning Program.
C. Move to approve/deny a Cooperative Forest Road Agreement #20-RO-11021500-020 between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the USDA, Forest Service, White River National Forest for the cooperative planning, survey, design, construction, reconstruction, improvement and maintenance of certain Forest Roads in Rio Blanco County.
D. Move to approve/deny Contract Modification No. 01 to the Road Project Agreement #20-RO-11021500-020, an agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the USDA, Forest Service, White River National Forest, for the County Road 17 BNC Widening Project (NFR 245.1), agreeing to perform work in exchange for $20,740.00.
7. RESOLUTIONS
A. None
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Road & Bridge Report – Dave Morlan
B. Public Comment
C. County Commissioners Updates
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adjourn
The agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be considered in the order they appear on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour and even continue an item for a future meeting date. The Board, while in session, may consider other items that are brought before it. Scheduled items may be continued if the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as scheduled.
The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2020 in the Rio Blanco County Annex Building 17497 Hwy 64 Rangely, Colorado 81648. Please check the County’s website for information at http://rbc.us/186/Board-of-County-Commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9431 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Published: May 7, 2020
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Town of Rangely
May 12, 2020 – 7:00pm
Agenda
Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council)
ANDY SHAFFER, Mayor
Trey Robie, Mayor ProTem
Rich Garner, Trustee
Luke Geer, Trustee
Tyson Hacking, Trustee
Alisa Granger, Trustee
Keely Ellis, Trustee
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Minutes of Meeting
a. Discussion and Action to approve the minutes of April 28, 2020
6. Petitions and Public Input
7. Changes to the Agenda
8. Public Hearings – 7:10pm
9. Committee/Board Meetings
10. Reports From Council
11. Supervisor Reports – See Attached
12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
13. Old Business
14. New Business
a. Discussion and action to approve the April 2020 Check Register
b. Discussion and action to approve liquor license renewal for Main Street Pub
15. Informational Items
a. Senator Bennet Letter Congressional Priorities COVID fourth bill
b. RBC Letter COVID reopening Plan
16. Board Vacancies
a. Planning and Zoning Board Vacancy
17. Scheduled Announcements
a. Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District Board meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2020 at 7:00pm
b. Rangely District Library Board meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2020 at 5:00pm
c. Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2020 at 7:00pm
d. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2020 at 11:00am
e. Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2020 at 12:00noon
f. Rangely School District Board meeting has been scheduled for May 19, 2020 at 6:15pm
g. RDA/RDC Board meeting scheduled for May 21, 2020 at 7:00am
h. Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2020 at 12:00noon
i. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Board meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2020 at 6:00pm
j. Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2020 at 6:00pm
18. Adjournment
Published: May 7, 2020
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Work Session
Meeker High School – 550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
May 11, 2020 – 6:00 p.m.
Due to restrictions currently in place by CDPHE regarding public gatherings, this board meeting will be closed to the physical presence of community members. Community members wishing to observe the meeting may do so by using the following Google Hangouts link: https://meet.google.com/qfj-knag-vgv?hs=122
Work Session:
1. Construction project update
a. Site walk – Haselden
b. Project Update – NV5
The remainder of the work session following the construction site walk will occur at the Meeker School District Administration Building (555 Garfield St.) and will start at approximately 7:00 p.m.
2. Construction project update – continued, if needed
3. Distance learning update
4. Board Policy
a. Final edits: BEAA – Electronic Participation in Board Meetings
b. Temporary suspension of evaluation policy provisions
5. Finance
a. State budget update
b. FY21 MSD budget projections (attached)
6. Items introduced by BOE members
Published: May 7, 2020
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The public logic and accuracy test of the Dominion voting system to be utilized in the June 30, 2020 Primary Election will be held at 9:30am on Thursday, May 14, in the office of the Rio Blanco County Clerk at 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO.
To obtain more information concerning this test, please call (970) 878-9460.
Published: May 7, 2020
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) Roofing Replacement
A Public Works Project
Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation
and Park District
101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado 81641
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (“ERBM”), a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is inviting proposals from qualified General Contractors for the Meeker Recreation Center Roofing Replacement, located at 101 Ute Rd. in Meeker, Colorado.
Contractors must submit their bid proposals before 5pm on Friday, June 12th, 2020 at ERBM’s administrative office located at 101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado 81641; or via email at [email protected]. Bids must be clearly marked “MRC Roof Replacement”.
This is a guaranteed maximum price construction project. A full Request for Proposal, Project specifications, and Owner-Contractor Agreement template can be obtained at www.ERBMrec.com or by contacting Rodney Gerloff, 970-878-7420 or via email at [email protected].
A mandatory pre-proposal walk-through of the Project site with an ERBM representative, may be scheduled with advanced notice to the contact information provided in this notice. Requests for pre-proposal walkthroughs will be accepted through 5pm Friday, May 29th.
Construction timing to be negotiated with contractor. ERBM reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent to adopted ERBM Fiscal Policies and Procedures.
Executive Director: §Sean VonRoenn
Published: April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14
and 21, 2020
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PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY
The Town of Meeker is seeking interest from qualified individuals for a position on the Meeker Planning Commission. The position will be filled by an appointment made by the Board of Trustees at its regular Board Meeting to be held May 19, 2020. Applications are available at: www.townofmeeker.org/planning-commission-vacancy/ and must be received at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Qualifications for the Planning Commission member position are 1) Registered voter within the Town of Meeker, 2) Eighteen years of age or older, and 3) must have resided in the Town of Meeker for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of appointment. The length of appointment will be until May 2023 at which time the appointed individual may seek another 3-year reappointment from the Town Board. The position pays $50 per month. For further information, please call Town Hall 878-5344.
Published: April 30th and May 7th, 2020
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SENIOR CITIZEN’S WATER RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM
If you live in a household with one family member who is 64 years or older, as shown by a birth certificate, school records, and military discharge documents or other supporting documentation acceptable to the Town of Meeker, you may qualify for a reduced water rate during the months of May through September. Eligible households receive the first 8,000 gallons of water free each month (a savings of $24.00 per month). Usage over 8,000 gallons per month will be billed at the rate of $1.55 cents per 1,000 gallons. See attached fee increase schedule.
To qualify for the program, the total gross family income for all residents of the household must be less than one thousand, eight hundred fifty two dollars and sixty nine cents per month ($1,852.69) or twenty-two thousand, two hundred thirty two dollars and thirty seven cents ($22,232.37) per year as evidenced by the federal income tax return/s for all household members for the year 2019. If you are not required to file an income tax return, please provide copies of all non-taxable income received by the household for the year 2019.
If you have been previously enrolled in this program, the Town has your proof of age on file and will only require that you provide the income tax return or written proof of non-taxable income. To qualify for the program for the month of May, please provide the town with the required information no later than May 20, 2020. If you miss the May deadline you may qualify for a reduction in June if the required information is filed with the Town no later than June 20, 2020.
If you have questions or need more information, please call at 878-5344
Published: April 30 and May 7, 2020
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BID REQUEST
Piceance Weed and Pest District
Aerial Spraying of Herbicide
The Piceance Weed and Pest District is soliciting bids for Herbicide Aerial Spraying. Bid packets are available by calling Chris Uphoff at 970-379-9244 or email [email protected]. Mailed bids are due to the Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 599, Meeker, CO, 81641, no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 2020. If hand delivered, the bids are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on May 12, 2020 to the County Commissioners, County Administration Building, 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO. The bids will be opened according to the agenda on May 12, 2020. All bids must be clearly marked “Herbicide Aerial Spraying” on the outside of the bid.
Published: April 30th and May 7th, 2020
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCC’s Nationwide Programmatic Agreement. Hemphill, LLC intends to construct a communications facility at 3.32 mi SW of Co Rd 123 & Co Rd 67, Meeker, Rio Blanco County, CO 81641 (39.971694, -108.040864). The facility will include a self-supporting telecommunications tower with an approximate overall height of 127 ft. and associated equipment. Hemphill, LLC is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We respectfully request that parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking relative to potential effects on cultural or historic properties or with questions on the proposed facility should contact GSS, Inc., 1054 Texan Trail, Suite 300, Grapevine, TX 76051; Ph. (682) 651-0034 within 30 days of the posting of this notice. (GSS #D20019-CO)
Published: May 7, 2020
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RIO BLANCO COUNTY
CR 7 M.P. 4.24 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT project
REQUEST FOR BID
Rio Blanco County is seeking a qualified contractor to replace a sub-standard bridge with a 16’ x 10’ concrete box culvert (poured in place) and remove existing bridge. Construction specifications will follow the “2019 Colorado Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction”. Project Special Revisions and Standard Provisions applicable to this project are included with the Bid Package. A State of Colorado DOLA Energy Impact Assistance Grant is funding 40% of the project costs. Successful bidder shall also provide an engineer-stamped Load Factor Rating Summary.
BID DOCUMENTS: Bid Documents shall be available on May 7, 2020 on-line at www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/home1.asp, or on the county’s website at www.rbc.us on the Elected Offices & Boards/Bids & Requests for Proposals/Bid Postings page.
BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS: Vendors must be listed on the most current CDOT Pre-qualified Contractor Listing. Vendors must provide a current and valid copy of their Certificate of Good Standing issued by the State of Colorado Secretary of State. Vendors must provide a list of 5 of your most recent similar projects with contact information.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting: May 18, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendees must RSVP by 5:00 P.M. Thursday, May 14 to [email protected]. Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the County Shop area. Attendees will be screened at the door, must wear face masks (self-provided), and shall maintain 6 feet between them and others.
PROJECT ENGINEER AND QUESTIONS: Van Pilaud, County Engineer, (970) 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. All Bidders are advised to examine the site and become familiar with all conditions. Any questions regarding this Project are to be directed in writing to Van Pilaud before 5:00 P.M. on May 20, 2020 at the above address or fax number.
WORK SCHEDULE: Project shall be complete by August 31, 2020.
BID SUBMITTALS: Bidder shall submit sealed bids for this project which shall include all information required by the contract documents. Bids shall have Bidder’s name and address and “SEALED BID – 2020 CR 7 M.P. 4.24 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT” printed on the outside.
Each bid must include a certified check or cashier’s check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed by a surety company.
Due to Memorial Day Holiday, mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2020. Do not depend on overnight delivery. Mailing Address: Rio Blanco County Commissioners, Attn: Vicky Edwards, P.O. Box 599, Meeker, CO 81641.
Hand delivered bids will be accepted from 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. on May 26, 2020. Hand-delivery address: Rio Blanco County Commissioners, 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641.
BID OPENING
Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on May 26, 2020 at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO. Bids submitted after 10:45 A.M. will be returned not opened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter.
BID AWARD:
This project cannot be awarded until the County receives a grant contract from the State of Colorado, anticipated to be by mid-May.
Construction efficiency and timely completion are major considerations for the award of this project. A realistic construction schedule is required to be submitted with bid. A bar chart showing the salient features as set forth in the specifications is acceptable.
BID PREFERENCE
C.R.S. 8-19-101, et.seq, shall be observed on all construction contracts on public projects. The law states that when a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed preference against a nonresident bidder from another state equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.
COLORADO LABOR
C.R.S. 8-17-101 states “whenever any public works project financed in whole or in part by funds of the state, counties, school districts, or municipalities of the state of Colorado are undertaken in this state, Colorado labor shall be employed to perform at least eighty percent of the work. The governmental body financing a public works project shall waive the eighty percent requirement if there is reasonable evidence to demonstrate insufficient Colorado labor to perform the work of the project and if compliance with this article would create an undue burden that would substantially prevent a project from proceeding to completion”.
-BID AWARD
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY
Dated: May 4, 2020
By: Jeff Rector, Chairman
Published: May 7th and 14th, 2020
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RIO BLANCO COUNTY
2020 CULVERTS AND GABION BASKETS
REQUEST FOR BID
PROJECT NAME
2020 Culverts and Gabion Baskets. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY is soliciting bids for supplying miscellaneous sizes Culverts and Gabion Baskets.
BID DOCUMENTS
Bid Documents shall be available at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 Second St., Meeker, CO 81641, at www.rbc.us, Public Announcements Page, and www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/home1.asp.
COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE
Clint Chappell, Road & Bridge Coordinator, (970) 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Any questions regarding this bid are to be directed in writing to Clint Chappell before Friday, May 15, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. at the above fax number.
DELIVERY AND PAYMENT
Material shall be delivered by June 5, 2020. Alternate delivery schedules will be considered. Bid price shall be F.O.B. Rangely, Colorado. Payment shall not be made upon delivery. The county’s regular accounts payable schedule shall be followed.
BID SUBMITTALS
Bids shall have Vendor’s name and address and “2020 Culverts and Gabion Baskets Bid” written on the sealed envelope.
Mailed or hand-delivered bids: Do not depend on overnight delivery. Due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, May 18, 2020. Rio Blanco County Commissioners, Attn: Vicky Edwards, P.O. Box 599, 555 Main St. 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO 81641
On the date of bid opening, hand-delivered bids will be accepted until 11:00 A.M. at the bid opening location, Rangely Annex Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 17497 Highway 64, Rangely, CO 81648.
BID OPENING
Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Rangely Annex Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 17497 Highway 64, Rangely, CO 81648. Bids submitted after 11:00 A.M. shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter.
BID AWARD
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY
Dated: May 4, 2020
By: Jeff Rector, Chairman
Published: May 7 and 14, 2020
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DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 6, COLORADO
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS
IN WATER DIVISION 6
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are hereby notified that the following pages comprise a resume of Applications and Amended Applications filed in the office of Water Division 6, during the month of April 2020.
2020CW10 RIO BLANCO COUNTY. Application for Absolute Underground Water Rights. Applicant: Ann and Bailey Franklin, PO BOX 1236, Meeker, CO 81641. [email protected], 970-756-3218. Name of Well: Franklin Well, Permit number 81471-F. Legal Description: E254120 N4435618, Zone 13. Street Address: 56 County Road 8, Meeker, CO 81641. Source of UTM’s: Hand-held Garmin GPS. Accuracy: +/- 100 feet. PLSS: Rio Blanco County, SE4, SE4, Sec 24, T1N, R94W, 6th Meridian. 436 ft from S. section line and 1,139 ft from E. section line. Source of PLSS: Terrain Navigator Pro Computer Mapping System. Source: Groundwater tributary to the White River. Depth of Well: 30-Ft. Date of appro-priation: 10/31/2017. How appropriation was initiated: Date well permit 81471-F was issued. Date applied to beneficial use: 11/14/2019 (see attached photo). Does well withdraw tributary groundwater: yes. Amount claimed: Absolute- 70 gpm. Amount claimed in acre feet annually: Absolute: 8.0 AF. Does the well withdraw non-tributary groundwater: no. Does the well operate pursuant to a decreed plan for augmentation: No. Uses or proposed uses: Irrigation of 4-acres of pasture for livestock grazing. Number of acres proposed to be irrigated: 4- acres. Applicant does not intend to use this water right to supplement irrigation on an area already irrigated under another water right. Description of irrigated acreage: See attached maps for legal description and location of irrigated acreage on parcel owned by Bailey & Ann Franklin. Note that we initially ran the well and sprinkler irrigation system on 11/14/2019 to document that everything was working properly per NRCS requirements but plan to begin irrigating w/system in April/May of 2020. Landowner: Applicant. Remarks: Please note that 7 items were attached to supple-ment this water right application.
The water right claimed by this application may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners of affected rights must appear to object and protest within the time provided by statute, or be forever barred.
You are hereby notified that you will have until the last day of June 2020 to file with the Water Court a Verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why a certain Application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such Statement of Opposition must be served on the Applicant or the Applicant’s Attorney, with an affidavit or certificate of such service being filed with the Water Court, as prescribed by Rule 5, C.R.C.P. The filing fee for the Statement of Opposition is $192.00, and should be sent to the Clerk of the Water Court, Division 6, 1955 Shield Dr. Unit 200, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.
