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incorporates the points from the district forester's letter. The MOU will supplement the annual <br />agreement that has been prepared to lay out procedures for County and Forest Service staff to <br />ensure greater cooperation and understanding about relevant forestry management. <br />The County has indicated a desire to pursue a number of other measures of collaboration, <br />which staff recommends be pursued in additional discussions with DENR as the FY 2001-02 <br />contract is developed (see Future Considerations and Cooperation). <br />For informational purposes, Forest Service staff have prepared the attached activity report of <br />their annual accomplishments. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The State supports 60% of the total Forest Service budget of $141,613. <br />For FY 2000-01, this amount equals $84,968. The County's share is 40 percent of the total, or <br />$56,645. Those funds have been appropriated in the Caunty's 2000-01 approved budget <br />(under the "Miscellaneous" function). <br />RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the annual <br />agreement between Orange County and the Narth Carolina Department of Environment and <br />Natural Resources and the accompanying MOU, subject to final review by staff and the County <br />Attorney, and authorize the Chair to sign them.. <br />