ORD-2012-002 Budget Amendment #5-C - Conservation Easement Dennis & Linda Brooks

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~~~~1I~~~~~~~1~1~1~~i~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~H~~ RB5339 64 12/24 Property is allowable, so long as such storage is done outside the Riparian Comdor and in accordance with all applicable government laws and regulations and in such a manner so as to not impair the Conservation Values of the Property. 14. Water Rights Grantors shall retain and reserve the right, consistent with federal, State and local laws and regulations, to use any appurtenant water rights sufficient to maintain the agricultural productivity of the Property. Grantors shall not transfer, encumber, lease, sell or otherwise separate such water rights from title to the Property itself. 1 S. Natural Resource Restoration and Enhancement Activities Notwithstanding any terms contained within this Conservation Easement, Grantors may engage or contract others to engage in any activity designed to repair, restore, or otherwise enhance the natural resources found or once present on the Property, that are consistent with the Conservation Values of this Conservation Easement and subject to the written approval of the Grantees and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. 16. Signs No new signs shall be permitted on the Property except interpretive signs describing activities and Conservation Values of the Property, signs identifying the owner of the Property and the holder of the Conservation Easement, and signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Property. All signs permitted on the Property shall conform to applicable Orange County zoning, subdivision and building code regulations. 17. Ongoing Responsibilities of Grantors and Grantees Other than as specified herein, this Conservation Easement is not intended to impose any legal or other responsibility on the Grantees, or in any way to affect any existing obligation of the Grantors as owners of the Property. Among other things, this shall apply to: (a) Taxes - The Grantors shall continue to be solely responsible for payment of all taxes and assessments levied against the Property. If the Grantees aze ever required to pay any taxes or assessments on its interest in the Property, the Grantors will reimburse the Grantees for the same. (b) Upkeep and Maintenance - The Grantors retain all responsibilities and sha11 beaz all costs and liability of any kind related to the ownership, operation, and upkeep and maintenance of the Property, including maintenance of all fencing and other structures and facilities necessary to comply with the terms and conditions of this Conservation Easement and the maintenance of adequaxe comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Grantees shall have no obligation for the upkeep or maintenance of the Property. Grantors will remain responsible for upkeep, maintenance, and repairs to any impoundments located on the Property. Page 12 of 2 i