Agenda 01-20-2026; 6-b - Condominium Agreement with the Town of Carrboro for the Operation of the Drakeford Library Complex

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2 • WITNESSETH — The new version explicitly recognizes the MOU and outlines the purpose of the MOU, including further defining and delineating the roles and responsibilities of the parties operating the Condominium. • Article I — Section 11 — Allows for disputes not resolved by the association to go through a mediation process. • Article II — Section 3 — Establishes that if either party charges for parking, the parties shall establish rules and regulations which must be approved by the Executive Board, and any rules and regulations shall be documented in the MOU. It also specifies that at no time will there be a charge for parking for spaces designated for Library patrons. • Article VI — Section 4 — Outlines the provision of custodial and security services and that further details will be provided in the MOU. • Article VIII — Section 8 — Details that the Drakeford will be available as an election site, as detailed in the MOU. • Bylaws — Article II — Sections 1, 2 — The Executive Board will be made up of four (4) members, up from two (2). The 4 members would be the Town Manager and County Manager, and a designee appointed by each manager. • Bylaws — Article II — Section 2 — Outlines the appointment of an interim member to the Executive Board given the death, resignation, or removal of a Town or County Manager. • Bylaws - Article IV — Section 2, Subsection I — Establishment of the Drakeford Facility Operations Committee to be detailed in the MOU. • Bylaws - Article IV — Section 2, Subsection j — Establishes the use of dispute resolution. The Carrboro Town Council approved the prior Condominium agreement and related materials at its meeting on June 17, 2025. If the Board of Commissioners approves the condominium agreement as currently drafted, the Carrboro Town Council will consider re-approval in February. Memorandum of Understanding As described in the Condominium Documents, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Orange County and the Town of Carrboro will provide additional details about the operation of the Drakeford Library Complex. A version of the MOU was provided to the Board of Commissioners at the July 8, 2025 Business meeting. However, based on the changes in the Condominium Agreement, the MOU is currently being reviewed by Town and County staff and will be presented at a later date to both governing boards for final approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This item has no direct financial impact, as the County's cost to operate the Drakeford Library Complex was included in the approved FY 2025-26 budget. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • MISSION STATEMENT — Orange County is a visionary leader in providing governmental services valued by our community, beyond those required by law, in an equitable, sustainable, innovative and efficient way. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review the Condominium Agreement, Deeds, Plat, and Survey for the Drakeford Library Complex and authorize the County Manager to sign the documents upon final approval of the County Attorney.