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Home My WebLink About23- Water Pressure Agreeement - Nelson Meadows Owner's Association - Nelson Meadows Subdivision2794512 sem a o u n SendOriginalto: CityofBozeman Attn:CityClerk PO Box 1230 Bozeman,MT 59771-1230 AGREEMENT REGARDING PRESSURE IN NELSON MEADOWS SUBDIVISION This AGREEMENT ismade and enteredintothis20 day of v£cu /51 L -., 2022,by and between NELSON MEADOWS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION,INC.,a Montana non-profitcorporationwith addressof 701 Gold Ave.,Bozeman MT 59715 ("Nelson Meadows")and theCITY OF BOZEMAN,organizedand existingunder itsCharterand thelaws of the Stateof Montana,121 North Rouse Street,Bozeman,Montana,with a mailingaddressof PO Box 1230,Bozeman,MT 59771-1230 ("City"). WHEREAS,Nelson Meadows requeststhe City deviatefrom itsstandard practices regardingwater pressurethroughout the City'sdistributionsystem for the benefitof Nelson Meadows and allpropertyowners withintheNelson Meadows Subdivision(the"Subdivision")by allowingfortheincreaseinwater pressureintheCity'sNorthwest 3 PressureZone beyond what the Citywould otherwiseauthorizepursuanttotheCity'sexistingWater FacilityPlan;and WHEREAS,theSubdivisionislocatedintheSE I/4ofSection22 and theNEl/4 ofsection 27,TIS,R5E,CityofBozeman,GallatinCounty Montana;and WHEREAS,as partof thisAgreement,and subjecttotheconditionssetforthherein,the Cityconsentstomodify thepressureinthewaterdistributionmains fortheNorthwest 3 Pressure Zone toprovidepressureof approximately110 pounds per squarcinch(PSI). NOW,THEREFORE,inconsiderationof themutual covenantsand conditionscontained herein,itisherebyagreedas follows: L RECITALS The recitalssetforthabove areincorporatedasiffullysetforthherein. 2.AGREEMENT The Cityagreestoincreasethedistributionsystem pressuresettingsfortheNorthwest 3 pressurezone,inwhich Nelson Meadows resides,toa staticwaterpressureof approximately110 PSI upon theexecutionofthisAgreement and fulfillmentof allconditionsstatedinthis Agreement,exceptasprovided forinsection3.cand 3.d.The Citymay,afterincreasingthe NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 1 pressureintheNorthwest 3 PressureZone,incorporatetheterms ofthisAgreement as itdeems necessarytodocument and updatetheCity'sWater FacilityPlan.Nelson Meadows shallabide by allterms,conditions,and obligationsof thisAgreement and any futurerequirementsofthe Cityas well as acknowledged by executionthesame. 3.CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT a.ExtensionofWarrantyPeriod.Nelson Meadows must and herebydoeswarrantand agreesto extendthewarrantyperiodforallexistingpublicwater infrastructurelocatedwithinthe Subdivisionforan additionalperiodof two (2)yearsfrom thedatethe City increasesthe water pressure.To thatextentnecessaryto ensuretheenforcementby theCityof saidwarrantyperiod extensionregardingthe publicwater infrastructure,the subdivision,the SubdividerBarTimCo Properties,LLC and itssuccessorSawmill Gulch Properties,LLC,both with addressof701 Gold Ave.,Bozeman MT 59715 executethisAgreement astotheextensionofthewarrantyperiod. b.NoticetoOwners.Nelson Meadows must,priortotheCityincreasingthepressure intheNorthwest 3 PressureZone,notifyallcurrentpropertyowners intheSubdivision,including any person who may have a contractforpurchase of a parcelin the Subdivision,of Nelson Meadows'requestand theCity'sconditionalconsent.Nelson Meadows must providetheCitythe form of noticeand evidence the noticehas been sent.Then noticemust alsoindicateNelson Meadows and allpropertyowners withintheSubdivisionacknowledge theCitypossessesand is in exclusivecontrolof futuredeterminationsregardingpressureadjustmentsinthe Northwest 3 PressureZone. c.Installationof additionalPressure Reducing Valve (PRV).Nelson Meadows hereby acknowledges the currentand futureuses of lotswithintheSubdivisionareand willbe industrialinnature.Further,theNelson Meadows acknowledges thatfuturemunicipalgrowth in thevicinityof Nelson Meadows may not be industrial.As such,futuremunicipalgrowth inthe vicinityofNelson Meadows may requirewaterpressureof a reducedPSI setting.To facilitatethe increaseof PSI to the Subdivisionand the unknown natureof futuregrowth,in additionto the otherprovisionsisthisAgreement,Nelson Meadows hereby agrees,warrantsand covenants,to pay theCityallcostand expensesforcontracting,purchasing,design,testing,and installingsaid an additionalPRV.The CitywillcontactNelson Meadows atthetime of installationofthePRV and invoiceNelson Meadows for the work.Nelson Meadows,or itssuccessorsin interestor assigns,must pay theCityforthecostsof thePRV within30 days ofbeing invoiced. d.TechnicalMemorandum.SubsequenttotheCity increasingthedistributionsystem water pressureintheNorthwest 3 PressureZone,Nelson Meadows must,no laterthanAugust 31, 2023,providetheCitya drafttechnicalmemorandum preparedby aprofessionalengineerlicensed inthe Stateof Montana documenting thefollowingitems: NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 2 A summary of the operationalpressurechange requestin relationto the City's recommended Water FacilityPlanmasterplanningcriteria,specificallyTable 5.1; A generaldiscussionon industrialpressuresettings,pressurecriteriaplanning considerationsaround industrialzoning,and recommendations the City should considerforfuturemasterplanningpurposes. Documentation of the existingoperationalPRV controlsettingsfortheNorthwest 3 Zone; Documentation oftheincreasedoperationalPRV controlsettingsfortheNorthwest 3 zone afterthenew increasedstaticwaterpressurehas stabilized; Provide (2)two updated fireflow analysistestswithin the Subdivisionin coordinationwith the City'soperationsstaff.The fireflow testsmust be in conformance with industrystandardsforfiresuppressionsystem design.The fire flowtestsmust be completed underCitystaffsupervision. An exhibitillustratingthenew staticwaterpressuresacrosstheSubdivision. Upon returnby theCityof comments tothedrafttechnicalmemorandum,Nelson Meadows must submit a finaltechnicalmemorandum meeting the requirementsof thissectionno laterthan 90 days aftertheCity'sreturnof comments. 4.INDEMNIFICATION a.To thefullestextentauthorizedby law,Nelson Meadows agreestorelease,defend, indemnify,and hold harmlesstheCity,itsagents,representatives,employees,and officers (collectivelyreferredtoforpurposesof thisSectionas theCity)from and againstany and allclaims,demands,actions,feesand costs(includingattorney'sfeesand the costsand feesof and expertwitnessand consultants),losses,expenses,liabilities(includingliability where activityisinherentlyor intrinsicallydangerous)or damages of whatever kind or natureconnectedtherewithand without limitand withoutregardto the cause or causes thereofor the negligenceof any partyor partiesthatmay be assertedagainst,recovered from or sufferedby theCityoccasionedby,growing or arisingout of orresultingfrom or inany way relatedto:(i)thenegligent,reckless,or intentionalmisconduct oftheNelson Meadows;(ii)any negligent,reckless,or intentionalmisconduct of any of Nelson Meadows'agents;or (iii)impacts to privatepropertyinterestsand publicinfrastructure resultingfrom theincreaseinpressureintheNorthwest 3 PressureZone. b.Such obligationsshallnotbe construedtonegate,abridge,orreduceotherrightsor obligationsof indemnity thatwould otherwiseexist.The indemnificationobligationsof thisSectionmust not be construedto negate,abridge,or reduce any common-law or statutoryrightsof the City as indemnitee(s)which would otherwise existas to such indemnitee(s). NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 3 c.Nelson Meadows'indemnity under thisSectionshallbe without regardto and withoutany righttocontributionfrom any insurancemaintainedby City. d.Should theCitybe requiredtobringan actionagainsttheNelson Meadows toassert itsrightto defenseor indemnificationunder thisAgreement or under Nelson Meadows' applicableinsurancepoliciesthe City shallbe entitledto recoverreasonablecostsand attorneyfeesincurredinassertingitsrighttoindemnificationordefensebutonly ifa court of competent jurisdictiondeterminesthe Nelson Meadows was obligatedto defend the claim(s)or was obligatedto indemnifytheCityfora claim(s)or any portion(s)thereof. e.In the eventof an actionfiledagainstCity resultingfrom theCity'sperformance under thisAgreement,theCityrnayelecttorepresentitselfand incurallcostsand expenses ofsuit. f.Nelson Meadows alsowaives any and allclaims and recourseagainstthe City, includingtherightof contributionforlossor damage toperson or propertyarisingfrom, growing out of,or in any way connected with or incidentto the performance of this Agreement except"responsibilityfor[City's]own fraud,forwillfulinjurytothepersonor propertyof another,orforviolationof law,whether willfulornegligent"asper28-2-702, MCA. g.These obligationsshallsurviveterminationofthisAgreement. 5.ATTORNEYFEESANDCOSTS In the eventitbecomes necessaryforeitherPartyto retainan attorneytoenforceany of thetermsorconditionsof thisAgreement ortogiveany noticerequiredherein,thentheprevailing Partyor thePartygivingnoticeshallbe entitledtoreasonableattorney'sfeesand costs,including fees,salary,and costsofin-housecounselincludingtheCityAttorney'sOfficestaff. 6.GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shallbe construedaccordingto thelaws of theStateof Montana.In the event of litigationconcerningthisAgreement,venue isinthe EighteenthJudicialDistrictCourt, GallatinCounty,Stateof Montana. 7.MODIFICATION OR ALTERATIONS No modificationsor amendment of thisAgreement shallbe valid,unlessevidencedby a writingsignedby thepartieshereto. NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 4 8.INVALID PROVISION The invalidityor unenforceabilityof any provisionof thisAgreement shallnot affectthe otherprovisionshereof,and thisAgreement shallbe construedinallrespectsas ifsuchinvalidor unenforceableprovisionwere omitted. 9.NO ASSIGNMENT ItisexpresslyagreedthatNelson Meadows shallnotassignthisAgreement inwhole,orin part,withoutpriorwrittenconsenttoCity. 10.SUCCESSORS Except asprovidedinparagraphNine (9),thisAgreement shallbe bindingupon,ensureto thebenefitof,and be enforceableby thepartiesheretoand theirrespectiveheirs,successorsand assigns. 11.COUNTERPARTS To facilitateexecution of this Agreement,the partiesmay execute and exchange counterpartsof signaturepages by facsimileorviae-mailby .pdf(orsimilarformat),and any such facsimile/e-mailcounterpartsignaturesare binding on the partyprovidingsame and may be combined toform one complete document. 12.NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY This Agreement isfortheexclusivebenefitoftheparties,does notconstituteathird-party beneficiaryagreement,and may notbe reliedupon or enforcedby a thirdparty. 13.REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICES a.City's Representative:The City's Representativefor the purpose of this Agreement shallbe NicholasRoss,Directorof Transportationand Engineering,or such otherindividualas City shalldesignatein writing.Whenever approvalor authorization from or communication or submission to City is requiredby thisAgreement,such communication or submissionshallbe directedtotheCity'sRepresentativeand approvals or authorizationsshallbe issuedonly by such Representative;provided,however,thatin exigentcircumstanceswhen City'sRepresentativeisnot available,Nelson Meadows may directitscommunication or submissionto otherdesignatedCitypersonnelor agentsand may receiveapprovalsor authorizationfrom such persons. b.Nelson Meadow's Representative:Nelson Meadows'Representativefor the purpose of thisAgreement shallbe Kent Merselisor such other individualas Nelson Meadows shalldesignatein writing.Whenever directionto or communication with Contractoris requiredby thisAgreement,such directionor communication shallbe NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 5 directedto Nelson Meadows'Representative;provided,however,that in exigent circumstanceswhen Nelson Meadows'Representativeisnotavailable,Citymay directits directionorcommunication tootherdesignatedNelson Meadows personnelor agents. c.Notices:Allnoticesrequiredby thisAgreement shallbe inwritingand shall be providedtotheRepresentativesnamed in thisSection.Noticesshallbe deemed given when delivered,ifdeliveredby courierto Party'saddressshown above during normal businesshours of the recipient;or when sent,ifsentby email or fax (witha successful transmissionreport)to the email address or fax number provided by the Party's Representative;or on thefifthbusinessday followingmailing,ifmailed by ordinarymail totheaddressshown above,postageprepaid. 14.NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY Nelson Meadows agreesthatallhiringby Nelson Meadows of personsperformingwork under thisAgreement shallbe on thebasisofmeritand qualifications.Nelson Meadows willhave a policyto provideequal employment opportunityin accordance with allapplicablestateand federalanti-discriminationlaws,regulations,and contracts.Nelson Meadows willnot refuse employment to a person,bar a person from employment,or discriminateagainsta person in compensation or ina term,condition,or privilegeof employment becauseofrace,color,religion, creed,politicalideas,sex,age,marital status,nationalorigin,actualor perceived sexual orientation,gender identity,physicalor mental disability,exceptwhen thereasonabledemands of thepositionrequirean age,physicalor mentaldisability,maritalstatusorsex distinction.Nelson Meadows shallbe subjectto and comply with TitleVI of the CivilRightsAct of 1964;Section 140,Title2,UnitedStatesCode,and allregulationspromulgated thereunder. Nelson Meadows representsitis,and fortheterm ofthisAgreement willbe,incompliance with therequirementsof theEqual Pay Act of 1963 and Section39-3-104,MCA (theMontana Equal Pay Act).Nelson Meadows must reporttotheCityany violationsoftheMontana Equal Pay Act thatNelson Meadows has been found guiltyof within60 days of such findingforviolations occurringduringtheterm ofthisAgreement. Nelson Meadows shallrequire these nondiscriminationterms of its subcontractors providingservicesunder thisAgreement. 15.DISPUTE RESOLUTION a.Any claim,controversy,or disputebetween the parties,theiragents, employees,or representativesshallbe resolvedfirstby negotiationbetween senior-level personnelfrom each partydulyauthorizedtoexecutesettlementagreements.Upon mutual NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 6 agreement of theparties,thepartiesmay invitean independent,disinterestedmediatorto assistinthenegotiatedsettlementdiscussions. b.Ifthe partiesareunabletoresolvethedisputewithinthirty(30)days from the date the disputewas firstraised,then such disputeshallbe resolvedin a courtof competent jurisdictionin compliance with the Governing Law provisionsof this Agreement. ****END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES **** IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the partieshave signedthisAgreement as of the datefirstsetforth above. Nelson leadow roperty Owners Association By: Name:jfr-X |T Title:M A..MT STATE OF vvtol ah ) County of n On this day of Ceumbe ,2022,beforeme aNotary PublicoftheStateofMontana, personallyappeared Ken Me Ir-e --+ t ,and acknowledged tome thattheyexecuted thesame forand on behalfof s Nelson Meadows PropertyOwners AssociationInc. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Ihave hereuntosetmy hand and affixedmy NotarialSealtheday and year firstabove written. P bl e f r StateofMontan oTAR/.fortheStateofMontana Residingat ff Ogencu ,Mo A ..Residingat:SEAL.sozeman,Montana %My CommissionExpires:March11,2025 As toWarranty period NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 7 BarTimCo Pro erties LC By:/ Name:d 4..d4ar STATE OF dam ) County of On this day of ber ,2022,beforeme a Notary PublicoftheStateof Montana personallyappeared K v\cv·sed 5 , t ,and acknowledged tome thattheyexecuted the same forand on behalfof BarTimCo Properties,LLC. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Ihave hereuntosetmy hand and affixedmy NotarialSealtheday and year firstabove written. (SEAL) (PrintedName Here) No aryÑEb SEUS Notary PublicfortheStateofMontana OTAR4 fortheStateofMontana Residingat 008 aA Monfa^¾ Res dingat: SEAL Bozeman,Montana My CommissionExpires:Sawmil Gule March11,2025 , By:1 Name 7-r /AfI4( Title:.W STATE OF t¾onbe ) County of C7nkk-n On thisZ I*day of cc kyc/,2022,beforeme a Notary Publicofthe StateofMontana, personallyappeared (Qnt A4 eNW ¬- Wimpr=*and acknowledged tome thattheyexecuted thesame forand on behalfof Sawmill Gulch,LLC. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Ihave hereuntosetmy hand and affixedmy NotarialSealtheday and yearfirstabove written. chd trSedí5 Úy MICHAEL MERSELIS (PrintedName Here) NotaryPublic Notary PublicfortheStateofMontana o A fortheStateofMontana Residingat 8 OECman ,M cMÓA AResidingat: .SEAL Bozeman,Montana My CommissionExpires: March11,2025 NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 8 THE CITY OF BOZEMAN BY CI M 1AGER CITY OF BOZEMAN STATE OF MONTANA ) :ss County of Gallatin .2013 On the l%day of JrantAor ,40M,beforeme,a Notary PublicfortheStateof Montana,personallyappeared dErf MihEIILh ,known to me to be the person describedinand who executedtheforegoinginstrumentastheCityManager fortheCityofBozeman, whose name issubscribedto thewithininstrumentand acknowledgedto me thatshe executedthe same forand on behalfof saidCity. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Ihave hereuntosetmy hand and affixedmy sealon theday and year firstwrittenabove. (SEAL) Tatjler Chamberj (PrintedName Here) Notary PublicfortheStateof Montana p ResidingatAf1(ICU oTAR/d fortheStateofMontana Residingat: p·.SEAL sozeman,Montana ···My CommissionExpires: January12,2025 NelsonMeadows PSIAgreement 9