S Warranty Deed of Conservation Easement between Orange County and Mark Volpe and Lori Anne Volpe

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uRBulul9f19 �ua�i�uii�uid (d) Management of Exotics and Invasive Species. The right, but not the obligation, to control, manage or destroy exotic non - native species or invasive species of plants and animals that threaten the conservation values of the Easement Area. Grantee will consult with Grantors prior to implementing any such control activities. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GRANTORS AND GRANTEE NOT AFFECTED. Other than as specified herein, this Conservation Easement is not intended to impose any legal or other responsibility on the Grantors, or in any way to affect any existing obligation of the Grantors as owners of the Easement Area. Among other things, this means: (a) Taxes — The Grantors shall continue to be solely responsible for payment of all taxes and assessments levied against the Easement Area. If Grantee is ever required to pay any taxes or assessments on its interest in the Easement Area, the Grantors will reimburse Grantee for the same. (b) Upkeep and Maintenance — The Grantors retain all responsibilities and shall bear all costs and liability of any kind related to the ownership, operation, and upkeep and maintenance of the Easement Area, including the maintenance of adequate comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Grantee shall have no obligation for the upkeep or maintenance of the Easement Area. Grantors will remain responsible for upkeep, maintenance, and repairs to any impoundments located on the Easement Area. (c) Liability and Indemnification — Grantors agree to indemnify and hold Grantee harmless from any and all costs, claims or liability, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees arising from any personal injury, accidents, negligence or damage relating to the Easement Area, or any claim thereof, unless due to the negligence of Grantee or agents of Grantee, in which case liability shall be as provided by law. In addition, Grantors agree to maintain liability insurance covering the Easement Area with the limits as follows: (i) $300,000 per person for personal injury or death, up to $300,000 per occurrence; and (ii) $300,000 per occurrence for property damage; and warrant that Grantee is and will remain a named insured on Easement Area insurance policies covering the Easement Area. Grantors shall provide Grantee with a certificate of insurance coverage on the effective date of this Conservation Easement and within 10 days of each insurance renewal date. 6. ACCESS. No right of access by the general public to any portion of the Easement Area is conveyed by this Conservation Easement. However, the public has the right to view the Easement Area from adjacent publicly accessible areas such as public roads and waterways. 7. ENFORCEMENT. The Grantee shall have the right to prevent and correct violations of the terms of this Conservation Easement. (a) With reasonable advance notice provided to the Grantors or with the Grantor's prior verbal consent, the Grantee shall have the right to enter the Easement Area for the purpose of inspecting for compliance with the terms of this Conservation Easement. The Grantee shall Page 9 of 15