S Grant - Resolution for Acceptance of Grant for Proposed Scenic Easement Project

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WHEREAS, the County shall acquire a conservation easement on property located along the St. Mary's Road Corridor, SR 1002, in Orange County to save the property from future development as is consistent with its goals of seeking sustainable conservation to protect America's legacy of scenic beauty and rural character. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, each in consideration of the promises and undertakings of the other as herein provided, do hereby covenant and agree, each with the other as follows: 1. The County shall perform certain protective right of way property functions to acquire a conservation easement for one or more of the priority tracts of land identified in the County's enhancement application as hereinabove described under the County's existing Lands Legacy Program designed to negotiate conservation easements that preserve scenic beauty and rural character. Upon execution of this Agreement, the County shall proceed with the acquisition of the conservation easement for one of more of the priority tracts identified in the County's Enhancement application and in accordance with policies and procedures as set forth in the Right of Way Acquisition Policy contained in the Federal Air Policy Guide, Part 710, Subpart B. 2. If applicable, the County will prepare the appropriate planning document and public notice in accordance with State and Federal policies and procedures. 3. The County will take any appropriate administrative steps in a timely manner to enable the County to accept stewardship responsibility for said conservation easement. The County shall certify that the conservation easement is in compliance with all applicable State and local laws, policies and regulations governing the acceptance of said conservation easement. The County will prepare and record the conservation easement at the County Courthouse. -2-