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2-3-09 Draft DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between ORANGE COUNTY And the TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FAIRVIEW PARK This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, is hereby made and entered into this the day of , 2009, by and between Orange County, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Orange County," and the town of Hillsborough, hereinafter referred to as "Hillsborough" pursuant to N.C. Gen. Statute 160A-460 et seq., and other applicable laws. I.PURPOSE The purpose of this MOU is to establish a framework of cooperation upon which mutually beneficial operational activities may be planned and accomplished by Orange County and Hillsborough working cooperatively at Fairview Park in Hillsborough,NC. Such daily operations,projects, and planning will complement the Hillsborough and Orange County mission and are in the best interest of the public. H.INTRODUCTION Hillsborough and Orange County are dedicated to the management of Fairview Park for a variety of uses, activities, and outdoor recreation opportunities that are environmentally responsible, sustainable, educational, and that provide residents with healthy outdoor experiences and an improved quality of life. Orange County and Hillsborough each own portions of the park property. Hillsborough owns 20.4 acres and Orange County 41.75 acres. The entire park-property is within the Hillsborough extra-territorial jurisdiction. The entire park consists of 62.15 acres and is surrounded on three sides by residences and streets within the community of Fairview. A Hillsborough Police sub- station occupies a small building on the western portion of the park property. Orange County Public Works Department occupies property to the east of the park with Hillsborough Public Works facilities planned on a southeastern parcel. In consideration of the above premises,the parties agree as follows: III. ORANGE COUNTY SHALL: Page 1 of 10