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4 40 i M Pelican Island holds historic significance as the nation's first National Wildlile Refuge. Yet, because of its location, 1,200 }feet from the east shore of {Orchid Island and one and one half miles from the City of Sebastian, few people get an opportunity to see it. Over the past few years, the Refuge and Countv have worked together to acquire lands to protect the Refuge and provide a way for the public to see and learn more about Pelican lsla0. Over the past several years, Indian River County has been successful in designating Jungle Trail as a "scenic highway' and obtained money through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) to make public improvements along Jungle Trail. Recreational facilities along Jungle Trail would enhance the visitors experience and a portion of the ISTEA money has been designated for the development of several facilities on the Refuge. In 1998, a 20 -year easement was given to Indian River County to satisfy the Department of Transportation requirements for the development of facilities on Refuge lands. Indian River County's Engineering Office and their contracted consultants are designing -all facilities and improvements along Jungle Trail, and it would be beneficial to the County to use this same design for fac'il'ities on the Refuge. The County will develop engineering designs and drawings, and the Refuge has agreed to reimburse the County for design and engineering work up to $50,000 for these engineering services. The signatories of this MOU have agreed it is in their mutual interests to work together in the development of a common architectural design for all facilities within the Jungle Trail corridor. Each party to this agreement shall work toward fulfilling its responsibilities to the maximum extent practicable governed by their county and agency policies, missions, and other operating instruments: Scope of Work For the period set forth in this agreement, the County and the Service will provide the necessary personnel, materials, services, funds, and otherwise perform all things necessary for the performance of this cooperative agreement. Both parties will: I. Cooperate in the development of plans and far'lities located on Refuge lands adjacent to noi-T i Jun"le TF3:11 II. Cooperate in developing a design style that would give a common look to the facilities planned along jungle Trail. III. Provide technical support, equipment, personnel, Facilities, training, and other necessary support to the extent funds and personnel permit, for the benefit of the project. M Continue to seek funding Jor all phases of the project. The Refuge agrees to: Reimburse the County up to $50,000 for performing the design and engineering work,