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DocuSign Envelope ID:4B2CC4A2-9375-4CA5-B4DF-EB9993ABD639 <br /> Adopted 10/3/06 <br /> Cultural and Archaeological Resources Policy <br /> for Orange County Construction Projects <br /> October 3, 2006 <br /> Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to clarify the County's intention to identify and evaluate cultural <br /> and archaeological resources on sites that are planned for construction prior to the commencement of <br /> ground-breaking activity. <br /> 1. A cultural and archaeological survey shall be conducted for any construction project that meets <br /> any of the following criteria: <br /> a. A project undertaken by Orange County Government that involves the disturbance of 0.5 <br /> acres or more. <br /> b. Any project undertaken by Orange County Government located in a local or National <br /> Register Historic District, or in an area identified as having a high probability of cultural <br /> or archaeological resources. <br /> c. A project by an outside agency, school system or other organization where $50,000 or <br /> more of its funding is provided by Orange County Government. <br /> d. Any project funded in full or in part with state or federal monies, or requiring state or <br /> federal licensing. <br /> 2. The survey shall be conducted using the following general process: <br /> a. Once the initial design work(or concept plan)for the development project has been <br /> approved by the Board of Commissioners or its designee. before the final plan has been <br /> completed, Orange County will prepare a request for proposals (RFP)for a cultural and <br /> archaeological survey. <br /> b. The concept plan shall be used to identify those areas of the site intended for buildings. <br /> parking, driveways, etc. that shall be subject to subsurface investigation and those areas <br /> suitable for reconnaissance survey. <br /> c. The RFP will be sent to a list of firms, who meet the professional qualifications for <br /> archaeology outlined by the National Park Service (the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 <br /> DRF Part 61). <br /> d. County staff shall receive the proposals and make a recommendation for a firm. <br /> e. The Board of Commissioners or its designee will consider and approve the contract for <br /> the survey. <br /> f. The survey will be conducted prior to any ground disturbing activity. <br /> g. Findings from the cultural and archaeological survey shall be incorporated into the final <br /> design for the development project--to assist with the siting of facilities and for <br /> identifying areas of historic and cultural interest for possible future interpretation. <br /> h. Any recommendations for further work identified as a part of the survey shall be <br /> evaluated by the Board of Commissioners. and appropriate action taken. <br /> The Board of Commissioners shall receive a copy of the survey results via electronic medium. <br /> Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, October 3, 2006 <br />