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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA <br /> COUNTY OF ORANGE 1NTERLOCAL 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 23rd day of June 2014 , 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"), <br /> of which 136 acres are located in Orange County and 255 acres are located in Durham County, a <br /> map 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 <br /> study, 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 <br /> operate and maintain the park to the mutual benefit of citizens of both counties during the term <br /> of this Agreement and any subsequent extended term thereof, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Statute <br /> 160A-355,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 /> 1. Park Name. The official name of the Park shall be "Little River Regional Park and Natural <br /> Area." 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 /> Page 1 of 10 <br />