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The Board considered an agreement between Orange County and the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) for the co-holding of conservation easements, subject to final review by the County Attorney, and authorizing the Chair and Clerk to sign. Commissioner Carey asked whether the agreement should be written to apply to any subsequent co-ownership of easements. This one refers specifically to the two they are acquiring tonight. Geof Gledhill said that this agreement does allow this cooperation for other projects. This is in paragraph #1. This agreement will cover any joint projects with OWASA. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve an agreement between Orange County and the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) for the co-holding of conservation easements, subject to final review by the County Attorney, and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. Resolutions or Proclamations a. Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Board considered a proclamation recognizing the month of October 2004 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and authorizing the Chair to sign. Assistant County Manager Gwen Harvey introduced Leslie Gura, President of the Family and Violence Prevention Center of Orange County. Leslie Gura said that they appreciate the County Commissioners' support. In the past fiscal year, they served 18% more clients than the previous year and the number of services provided increased by 39%. Commissioner Gordon read the proclamation. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proclamation as stated below, recognizing the month of October 2004 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and authorize the Chair to sign. PROCLAMATION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH OCTOBER 2004 WHEREAS, domestic violence, once a secret kept among families, is now recognized as a serious crime in our community; and WHEREAS, domestic violence has severe consequences for survivors, their children and families and impacts on the quality of life of the entire community; and WHEREAS, stopping the cycle of this crime requires not only the resolve and courage of survivors, but also support and involvement from all of us; and WHEREAS, enhanced education, prevention and intervention help increase public awareness of the severity and extent of domestic violence; and