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AD 1448-40181-00-K-007 CSU 3 Memorandum of Understanding between Pelican Island ?National Wildlife refuge and Indian River County Board of County Commissioners THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this day of _ 1999, by and between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acting by and through the Regional Director, herein after referred to as the "Service', and Indian River County, acting by and through their Board of County Commissioners, herein after referred to as the .,County." Background and Need Under the Department of Interior, the Fish and Wildlife 'Service administers Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose of the Refuge is "provide a preserve and breeding grounds for native birds." The Service, acting pursuant to the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S. C. 661), is authorized to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other local governments. Indian River County, acting; pursuant to S. 125.41 (1) (p), Fla. Stat., is authorized to enter Into agreements with other government agencies. Through the development of this MOU, the parties agree to work together in the development of certain public use facilities located on lands owned and/or managed by the Reruge. These facilities will enhance and improve recreational opportunities for County residents and Refuge visitors. The improvements are located adjacent to Jungle Trail, a State Historic Highway, and will enhance and complement facilities and improvements proposed by the County. The facilities to be developed under this Agreement may include but are not limited to walking; trails, boardwalks, viewing towers, parking areas, restrooms, access roads, signs, informational kiosk, and other wildlife observation areas. The County is developing similar facilities at other locations along Jungic Trail and through this a6retint rt the County can assure archittctural and design continuity between the facilities. The facilities covered under this agreement will I:.avide information on Pelican Island National Wildlife Reruge, Paul Kroegel, and the historic significance of Jungle Trai. The signatories of this MOU have a mutual interest in the deveiopment and maintenance of these taciiities. Each party to this agreement shall individually and collectively work toward the completion and support of the pro.�ect to the maximum extern practicable under the limits of its missions, legal authority, and fiscal limitations. Purpose