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3 <br />STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA <br />COUNTY OF ORANGE <br />and <br />COUNTY OF DURHAM <br />1NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE <br />OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF <br />LITTLE RIVER REGIONAL PARKAND <br />NATURAL AREA <br />This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, is hereby made and entered into this the 1st day of <br />July, 2011, by and between ORANGE COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as "Orange County," <br />and DURHAM COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as "Durham County," pursuant to N.C. Gen. <br />Statute 160A-460 et seq., and other applicable laws. <br />WITNES SETH: <br />WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County own certain adjacent property known <br />collectively as Little River Regional Park and Natural Area, (hereinafter referred to as "Park"), <br />of which 136 acres are located in Orange County and 255 acres are located in Durham County, a <br />map of which property is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County have agreed to make the Park available <br />for low-impact outdoor recreational purposes, including picnic areas, play meadows, nature <br />study, walking trails, and other recreational uses; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County have agreed to monitor and protect <br />sensitive natural and cultural resources known to exist on the Park property; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County desire to share revenues and expenses <br />equally for the joint use and mutual benefit of the citizens of both counties; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County agree that Orange County should <br />operate and maintain the park to the mutual benefit of citizens of both counties during the term <br />of this Agreement and any subsequent extended term thereof, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Statute <br />160A-355, N.C. Gen. Statute 160A-460 et seq., and other applicable law. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements <br />contain herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: <br />I. General <br />1. Park Name. The official name of the Park shall be "Little River Regional Park and Natural <br />Area." Orange County will install a prominent sign, consistent with Orange County zoning <br />regulations, at the entrance to the park indicating that name as approved by both counties and <br />included in the Park Master Plan. In some instances, the name may be shortened to the "Little <br />River Park". <br />Page 1 of 10 <br />