SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Purchase Agreement with Jimmy Sue Guggenhime for the Purchase of 11 Colorado-Big Thompson Units
Department
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Todd Fessenden, Utilities Director
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $ 687,500
Balance Available: $ 5,859,034
Fund Water Fund
Line Item Number: 500-75-110-603500-100007
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
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Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• The Town’s primary water rights are held in roughly 7,300 shares of CBT
• CBT can be delivered directly to the Lynn R Morgan Water Treatment Facility and is a source of high-quality raw water
• The Town seeks to grow its investment in this source from time to time if the price is reasonable
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Town staff was approached recently by a private broker looking to sell shares of CBT for a client. Staff referred the broker to our water legal counsel team at Lyons Gaddis who negotiated the price and term of the sale. Staff and legal counsel believe the price is reasonable for this small amount of shares, and believe it is in the Town’s best interest to continue to invest in the CBT project when funds and timing allow.
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attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution
2. Purchase Agreement
3. Exhibit A - Escrow Agreement