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November 2021 Updates shown in Bold Other 2021 - 054 ; 11/16/21 ; S- c <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 1St 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 160A460 et seq . , and other applicable laws . <br /> WITNES SETH . <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 As 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 160A460 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 />