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IV. Site Improvements and Amenities <br />1. Consistency with Master Plan. The Parties agree to make site improvements and <br />construct new facilities and amenities consistent with the Master Plan. <br />2. Costs of Phase 1 Improvements. The counties agree to share equally in the value of the <br />Phase la improvements made to the Park consistent with the Grant Award and listed in <br />Exhibit C, including but not limited to a parking area, walking trails, pedestrian bridges, <br />portable restroom facility, and park signage. (For example, if the value of the <br />improvements made to the portion of the Park that sits in Orange County equals $20,000 <br />and the value of improvements made in Durham County equals $10,000, then Durham <br />County will reimburse Orange County the amount of $5,000.) <br />3. Costs of Future Improvements. The counties agree that they could choose to share <br />equally in the cost of future improvements or share the costs using a different model. <br />Additionally, either county could choose to fund additional improvements to be located <br />exclusively in either county's respective jurisdiction as long as said improvements are <br />consistent with the Master Plan. <br />4. Grant Funds. The Parties acknowledge that grant funding may be awarded to Durham <br />County or Orange County for the development of the Park. Either county may administer <br />said grants on behalf of or for the joint benefit of both counties. <br />V. Site Operations <br />1. Operation and Management. Orange County and Durham County shall be the parties to <br />operate and maintain the Park. <br />2. Operation and Maintenance. Orange County will be responsible for the operation and <br />maintenance of the grounds and facilities on the portions of the Park located on the west <br />side of Pickett Road in accordance with the Management Plan. Durham County will be <br />responsible for the operation and maintenance of the grounds and facilities on the <br />portions of the Park located on the east side of Pickett Road in accordance with the <br />Management Plan. Orange and Durham county staff will provide guidance and assistance <br />as needed for maintaining portions of the Park located outside of their respective county <br />jurisdiction. Orange and Durham county staff shall do and perform any and all things <br />reasonably necessary for the pleasure, comfort, service and convenience of those who use <br />the Park, as well as to protect and preserve the natural resources and facilities within the <br />Park. <br />2. Insurance. The Parties will each be responsible for obtaining its own property insurance. <br />The cost of liability insurance maintained by either party, if any, shall not be shared. <br />3. Security and Public Safety. Orange County and Durham County shall coordinate their <br />efforts in providing for safety and security of users of the Park, county staff, and adjacent <br />landowners in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Orange County and <br />Diiraft 4/21/201:5 - Interlocal Agreement —Hollow Rock Nature Park 4 of 8 <br />