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2 <br /> Staff has worked over the last two years to finish these materials and the interlocal renewal by <br /> the end of 2021. The attached interlocal agreement renewal would extend the two counties <br /> working arrangement through December 31, 2026. Both boards of commissioners are also being <br /> asked to approve the attached master plan and management plan (an appendix of the master <br /> plan) to complete the provisions of the interlocal agreement. These documents use the previous <br /> committee work as well as 17 years of "on-the-ground" knowledge gained about the park. <br /> The attached interlocal agreement is essentially identical to the existing document with a few <br /> minor changes (shown in bold on the document). The master plan documents the park as it has <br /> existed and functioned for the last 17 years — as well as listing planned future improvements and <br /> issues for further study that have been long identified and noted in Capital Investment Plans over <br /> the years (including the present FY 2021-26 Capital Investment Plan (CIP). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the adoption of the interlocal <br /> agreement and master plan/management plan. Future improvements identified in the Master Plan <br /> and funding for these items are identified in the Capital Investment Plan and/or will be considered <br /> in future years during subsequent budget discussions, as these items come to term. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goal impacts <br /> associated with the renewal of the interlocal agreement and adoption of the master plan. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal is <br /> applicable to this item: <br /> • RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY <br /> Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of <br /> the site and adjoining area. Minimize production of greenhouse gases. <br /> The 391-acre park and natural area is an important area of forestland and open space, protecting <br /> many natural resources on site and addressing air quality by absorbing pollutants. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Manager to sign the interlocal agreement renewal with Durham County, and accordingly approve <br /> the attached park Master Plan and Management Plan. <br />