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I . The County hereby agrees to manage the Property for the purposes stated herein, subject to the rights reserved herein. During the term of this Agreement, the County shall act as the lead management entity for the Property to provide for the conservation, protection, management, and enhancement of natural and cultural resources on the Property and for public recreation within the Property, along with the other uses provided for herein. 2. The Effective Date shall mean the date when the last of the parties has executed this Agreement, which date shall be inserted at the top of the first page hereof. The initial term of this Agreement is for a period of ten (10) years, commencing on the Effective Date. This Agreement shall thereafter be automatically renewed in two (2), twenty (20) year increments unless terminated as provided herein. In the event this Agreement terminates for any reason, the County understands and agrees that it shall execute a quitclaim deed to the District relinquishing its 33% undivided interest in the Property. 3. If additional parcels that adjoin the boundaries of the Property are acquired by any of the parties, each such additional parcel may be incorporated within the North Sebastian Conservation Area upon prior written approval in writing by both parties. 4. Within twelve (12) months of the Effective Date, the County shall amend the existing North Sebastian Conservation Area Management Plan (the "Plan") to include management of the Property. The District shall have sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of the final draft Plan to review the Plan and provide written comments to the County. The District shall have 45 days from the date the parties resolve all issues raised by written comment to approve the Plan. No development shall occur on the Property that is not included in the Plan. All references hereafter to the Plan shall mean the Plan, as approved by the parties. a. The Plan and all future revisions thereof shall include strategies for forest, ecological and fire management, long-term management, public recreational uses, cultural resources management, access and use of existing roads, and establishment of environmental education programs. b. The Plan shall also include a maintenance/control plan for invasive/exotic species. c. Amendments to the Plan with respect to the Property may be proposed by any party at any time. However, all parties must agree in writing to the amendments. 5. Prior to agreement by both parties to the Plan, the County will assume responsibility for the surveillance and security of the Property. Land management questions will be settled by letter in writing, as approved by both parties. 6. The County shall bear the cost of the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of any recreational facility on the Property. The County shall also provide the personnel and resources necessary to monitor and protect the Property and to ensure the safety of the public. Upon request, District shall assist the County with fire management to the extent it has the capability to provide such assistance. Page 2 of 9 North Sebastian Conservation Area Addition Management Agreement Draft