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14 <br /> Memorandum of Understanding <br /> Page 2 <br /> This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)regarding the real property,with all buildings, <br /> appurtenances,and improvements located at [Address] (the Property),is entered into by the United States <br /> Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina(USAO),United States Marshals Service <br /> (USMS),Drug Enforcement Agency(DEA), Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> (OCBOCC),and Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO)(LLEA). This Memorandum sets forth the <br /> agreement by these parties to transfer the Property from the United States of America(United States)to <br /> Orange County pursuant to the federal Equitable Sharing Program. <br /> The Property was forfeited to the United States pursuant to [statute] because [describe criminal <br /> activity/violation]. On March 22,2017,the United States District Court for the Middle District of North <br /> Carolina issued a Final Order forfeiting [Property,Address] to the United States. The United States <br /> agrees to transfer title to the Property subject to the conditions set forth in this MOU. Orange County <br /> agrees to take the property in as is"condition. The OCBOCC will receive the Property for and on behalf <br /> of the OCSO,for use by OCSO,for the purpose set forth in this MOU. The transfer of the Property to <br /> Orange County will be made by General Warranty Deed. This MOU shall be attached as an exhibit to the <br /> Deed and shall specify that the Property is subject to a reversion clause for a period of five (5)years from <br /> the date that the Deed is filed with the Orange County Register of Deeds. <br /> The OCBOCC and OCSO agree to be responsible for payment of any and all liens,taxes <br /> (including transfer tax),fees(including public works fees),USMS expenses(title reports,appraisals, <br /> maintenance),title and property insurance,and costs associated with closing. Further,the OCBOCC shall <br /> be responsible for payment of the 20%federal share of the value of the Property,(according to the recent <br /> appraisal provided by USMS),and any other federal, state,or local shares not discharged by waiver, <br /> withdrawal or prior written agreement. The OCBOCC and OCSO agree to be jointly responsible for any <br /> and all additional construction or repairs needed to bring the facility into code compliance,as defined by <br /> the laws of[Federal, State, County,City]. The OCBOCC and/or OCSO agree to pay for all <br /> maintenance,utilities,liability insurance, and all arrears and any other expenses associated with the <br /> Property. <br />