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AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF JOE EARMAN ISLAND THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 2nd day of May, 2017, by and between Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, 1801 27`h Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 ("County") and Coastal Conservation Association, Inc., a not for profit corporation registered to do business in the State of Florida, 4061 Forrestal Avenue, Suite 8, Orlando, FL 32806 ("Association"). WHEREAS, Joe Earman Island is a spoil island in the Indian River Lagoon, the northernmost of what are known as the outer Lost Tree Islands, located about 1 mile north of the Merill Barber Bridge, jointly owned by the County, the City of Vero Beach and the Town of Indian River Shores; and WHEREAS, the island is named after Joe Earman, Sr., a long time Vero Beach resident who was active in the community for over 60 years; and; WHEREAS, Earman Island is improved with a boat dock, paths and two picnic pavilions. The island is accessible only by boat and vegetation consists mostly of mangroves and Australian Pine trees; and WHEREAS, the Coastal Conservation Association is a not for profit corporation that has local chapters throughout the United States and Florida, including a Treasure Coast Chapter; and WHEREAS, the Association has offered to enter into an arrangement with the County in which the Association will provide volunteer services to clean-up and maintain Earman Island, as set forth more fully herein; and WHEREAS, the County desires to accept the Association's offer, recognizing that the arrangement will result in a public — private cooperative effort which will benefit, and provide increased recreational opportunities for,the residents of and visitors to Indian River County. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein. 2. ASSOCIATION SERVICES. The Association shall provide volunteer services, from time to time, but no less than once every three months, to (a) remove trash, brush and small tree debris from the useable areas of Earman Island, and generally maintain such areas in a neat and clean condition, and (b) perform other mutually agreeable services for the betterment of Earman Island. The Association shall maintain a log of such services, including the identity of each volunteer, a description of the services performed, and date and time that such services F Uttomey%BillEmronmental LandsUJm Earmaahland Agreement-th CCA.doe Page I of