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WHEREAS , a Fairview Park Master Plan was created by a committee of County , Town and <br /> community representatives in 2006 and was subsequently adopted by both the Town and <br /> County Boards of Commissioners ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the County and Town jointly applied for and received grant funding for park <br /> construction from the N . C . Parks and Recreation Trust Fund in 2009 ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the first phase of Fairview Park was constructed in 2010 , with a signed <br /> interlocal agreement dated November 16 , 2010 to address needed property exchanges for <br /> public safety and liability concerns , Town contributions to park operations and potential <br /> annexation into the Town of Hillsborough , among other matters ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the parties , by virtue of renewed versions of this agreement adopted in prior <br /> years , wish to continue certain arrangements regarding the operation and responsibilities of <br /> the park : <br /> NOW , THEREFORE , in consideration of the foregoing and on mutual promises and <br /> obligations set forth herein , the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged , <br /> the parties agree as follows : <br /> 1 . TOWN CONTRIBUTIONS TO OPERATING EXPENSES <br /> a . The Town will provide for water and sewer service at no cost to the park restrooms , <br /> picnic shelter and water fountains . <br /> b . The Town will be responsible for the opening and closing of any gate to the park , if such <br /> is deemed necessary , on a mutually- agreeable schedule and at the Town ' s discretion . <br /> 2 . PUBLIC SAFETY COVERAGE FOR THE PARK <br /> a . The Orange County Sheriff' s Office will be the initial primary provider , with the <br /> Town Police Department supporting and assisting in this capacity . The Town and <br /> County public safety providers will continue to review response to calls in the park <br /> and make adjustments to responsibilities as needed and prudent . <br /> 3 . AMENDMENTS <br /> This Agreement may be amended by mutual written consent of the Town and County . The <br /> Agreement will be reviewed at least once every five years for needed changes and updates . <br /> 4 . TERM <br /> This Agreement shall terminate upon mutual agreement of the Town and County <br /> Boards of Commissioners ; or on December 31 , 2030 . The parties commit to review and <br /> consider renewal of the Agreement on or before December 31 , 2030 . This agreement is <br /> renewable with mutual agreement of the two governing bodies . <br /> 5 . GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS <br /> This Agreement is subject to the review and approval of the Town and County <br />