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The Board considered a possible interlocal agreement with the Town of Hillsborough regarding property exchanges, Town contributions to park expense, public safety and other issues regarding Fairview Park. Dave Stancil said that this is a draft interlocal agreement between Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough in reference to Fairview Park. This park is under construction and it should be completed by the end of the year. The parkland in question is owned by both the County and the Town, and while there was a master plan and previous Memorandum of Agreement in 2005, in the past couple of months the Managers and staffs have reviewed some important decisions that need to be made. The draft Interlocal Agreement would address several key components of the park prior to opening, and leaves open possible future actions as well. In general, the draft: - Speaks to property exchanges and easements to address liability and public safety. In short, a one-acre parcel around the Town police substation would be conveyed to Hillsborough; Hillsborough would deed to the County the remainder of the park site on its property(thereby assuring all of the park facilities are under one owner), and easement would be granted to allow the County and Town access to certain nearby facilities or land. - The Town of Hillsborough will contribute the amount of$30,000 annually to the County for general operating expenses of the park. This amount will increase 2% per annum beginning July 1, 2011. - The Town will be responsible for providing water and sewer to the park, at no cost, and will be responsible for opening and closing the park gate, if determined to be necessary. - Public safety response will be coordinated by the Orange County Sherriff's Department, in a coordinated response effort with the Town Police Department. - Since the park is surrounded on three sides by the Town limits, the Town will consider the potential for annexation of the site periodically, notifying the County in advance of any intent to annex. - The Agreement may be amended by mutual consent and will be reviewed every five years. The Agreement would expire December 31, 2015, but both parties agree to consider renewal prior to that time. Commissioner Pelissier asked about the$30,000 operating fee and where this number comes from. Frank Clifton said that this was an amount that was negotiated regarding operating costs. Commissioner Pelissier asked when the Town Board was going to be looking at this and Dave Stancil said on October 11th Commissioner Pelissier said that in 2009, there were concerns expressed about the Town contributing money for operating costs. She has concerns about how this is proceeding. Frank Clifton said that there was mutual agreement between the Town and the County. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 5, 3-b, and said that the next to the last line is repetitive. He said that it should say, "the Town Police Department will cooperate in a coordinated public safety response." Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the map where it says, "Future Town of Hillsborough Public Works Site." He said that he thought this was dedicated to Hillsborough use. One of the reasons that they talked about a joint public works operation was because it was so close to the neighborhood that there were noise concerns. He is curious about going ahead with this left on there if it is not going to happen.