ORD-2018-016 Resolution of Approval – Conservation Easements on Two Eno River Association Properties and Approval of Budget Amendment #8-C

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A The Eno River Association proposes the following funding sources for the Hobgood property: Orange County (Lands Legacy) $ 121,200 (32 %) City of Raleigh (Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative) 97,095 (26 %) Clean Water Management Trust Fund 138,250 (37 %) Triangle Community Foundation 21,345(6%) $ 377,890 The County's share of funds (up to $185,000 total) would come from existing funds budgeted and appropriated in the Lands Legacy program (Land Legacy Fund). At this time, a letter of intention of funding is needed — the actual funds would not be required to be transmitted until a later date. A conservation easement on both properties will be a result of the funding assistance, and would be forthcoming at a future meeting for approval. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF - SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. The protection of water quality for County residents, which would be augmented by these conservation projects, is consistent with the intent of the economic self- sufficiency goal. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board 1) approve the draft letters indicating the County's intention to provide the matching funds requested and convey the letters to the Eno River Association for transmittal to the Clean Water Management Trust Fund; and 2) authorize the Manager to sign the attached grant agreements, subject to final review by the County Attorney.