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3 <br /> November 2021 Updates shown in Bold <br /> STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA <br /> COUNTY OF ORANGE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE <br /> and OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF <br /> COUNTY OF DURHAM LITTLE RIVER REGIONAL PARK AND <br /> NATURAL AREA <br /> This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as "Agreement," is hereby <br /> made and entered into this the 11t day of January, 2022, by and between ORANGE COUNTY, <br /> hereinafter referred to as "Orange County," and DURHAM COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as <br /> "Durham County," pursuant to N.C. Gen. Statute 160A-460 et seq.,and other applicable laws. <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County own certain adjacent property known <br /> collectively as Little River Regional Park and Natural Area, (hereinafter referred to as " Park"), of <br /> which 136 acres are located in Orange County and 255 acres are located in Durham County, a map <br /> of which property is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County have agreed to make the Park available <br /> for low-impact outdoor recreational purposes,including picnic areas,play meadows,nature study, <br /> walking trails, and other recreational uses; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County have agreed to monitor and protect <br /> sensitive natural and cultural resources known to exist on the Park property; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County and Durham County desire to share revenues and expenses <br /> equally for the joint use and mutual benefit of the citizens of both counties; and <br /> WHEREAS ,Orange County and Durham County agree that Orange County should operate <br /> and maintain the park to the mutual benefit of citizens of both counties during the term of this <br /> Agreement and any subsequent extended term thereof, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Statute 160A-355 , <br /> N.C. Gen. Statute 160A-460 et seq., and other applicable law. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements <br /> contain herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: <br /> I. General <br /> I. Park Name. The official name of the Park shall be "Little River Regional Park and Natural Area." <br /> Orange County will install a prominent sign, consistent with Orange County zoning <br /> regulations, at the entrance to the park indicating that name as approved by both counties and <br /> included in the Park Master Plan. In some instances, the name may be shortened to the "Little <br /> River Park". <br />