2006 NS Memo of Understanding - ERCD - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding - Haw River Trail Corridor

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which the trail passes. Each jurisdiction would be primarily responsible for the location, signage and management of the segment of the eventual trail in its ownership/jurisdiction, with State assistance as needed. The MOU does not obligate the parties to any funding or trail construction without their consent, although once built, each jurisdiction would be responsible for maintaining (mindful of local budget constraints) any segment of trail and signage on Lands owned by the jurisdiction. Any lands acquired for the trail would be managed under each jurisdiction's land management program, if any. In Orange County's case, this would be the Lands Legacy Program. The memorandum may be terminated at any time with 60 days notice, and is for a period of five (5) years. Several of the jurisdictions, including Chatham County and Burlington, have signed the MOU. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost associated with signing the MOU. Eventual participation in the Haw River Trail (if facilities were proposed in Orange County), would be at the County's pleasure, and could include signage, trail construction, public access areas, and trail maintenance. If constructed in Orange County, maintenance of any facilities on County lands would be the County's responsibility and the cost for these activities is not currently known. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss and approve the attached MOU, and authorize staff from ERCD and Recreation and Parks to participate in the subsequent discussions and planning efforts.