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W" <br />2. GRANTEE RIGHTS. To accomplish the purpose of this Trail easement, the <br />following rights and responsibilities are granted to the Grantee by the terms of this Easement. <br />2.1 Provide the general public free access to and use of the Trail, subject to <br />the laws and ordinances of the Grantee, and for the sole purposes limited to the following: <br />walking, jogging, nature study, biking, picnicking, the riding of non - motorized vehicles, and for <br />the general enjoyment of the natural resources and scenic beauty of the Trail; <br />2.2 Post any necessary rule, safety and security signs and notices on the Trail <br />reasonably necessary to put the public on notice of such restrictions. <br />2.3 Notify the Grantor of any changes to the Trail, approved improvements or <br />other modifications that would have the potential to change or alter the nature of the Trail or <br />conditions in or on or around the Trail. <br />2.4 Have 24 -hour access to the Trail by foot and/or motor vehicle to carry out <br />the terms of this Easement including, security, emergency response, and educational programs. <br />2.5 Manage and control or eradicate exotic non - native species or invasive <br />species or plants and animals that threaten the conservation values of the Property. <br />3. GRANTOR'S RIGHTS. Grantor retains the following additional rights: <br />3.1 Existing uses. The right to undertake or continue any activity or use of the <br />property not prohibited by this Easement. Prior to making any change in use of the property, <br />Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing to allow Grantee a reasonable opportunity to determine <br />whether such change would violate the terms of this Easement. <br />3.2 Transfer. The right to sell, give, mortgage, lease or otherwise convey the <br />property subject to the terms of this Easement. The Grantor shall notify the Grantee in writing at <br />least thirty (30) days prior to the transfer of the property, and the document of conveyance shall <br />expressly refer to this Easement agreement. <br />3.3 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties acknowledge <br />and agree that nothing in this conveyance of this Easement to the Grantee shall in any manner <br />inhibit or restrict the Property to convey, through fee or easement, a corridor across the Property <br />for construction of a roadway; including without limitations any associated bicycle and -- - <br />pedestrian facilities. Grantor shall be entitled to change the alignment or location of the Trail <br />and the Easement granted herein to an alternative location reasonably selected by the Grantor in <br />the event that such a roadway is selected and developed across the Property. <br />3.4 Grantor retains all responsibilities and shall bear all costs and liability of <br />any kind related to the ownership, operation, upkeep and maintenance of the Trail, including <br />maintenance of adequate comprehensive general liability insurance coverage and any associated <br />Trail amenities such as signs, boardwalks, bridges and any other Trail improvements that will <br />Page 4 of 8 <br />