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P: BOOK io The agreements consist largely of standard language and conditions pursuant to Rule 9K-4, Florida Administrative Code, the rule which sets forth Florida Communities Trust program procedures. Each agreement consists of eight main sections, as follows (paraphrased): I. General Conditions H. Requirements Prior to Initiation of Negotiations (Blue Goose, Oyster Bar) M. Project Plan Approval IV. Project Site Acquisition Requirements V. Obligations as a Condition of Project Funding VI. Obligations Relating to theUse of Bond Proceeds VII. Disallowable Activities/Remedies VIII. Site Specific Management Plan Conditions The General Conditions section of the agreements contains standard language pertaining to timing and coordination of steps between the County and FCT, and among other things identifies the key contact from the County for purposes of coordinating project activities. Requirements Prior to Initiation of Negotiations pertains to the Oyster Bar and Blue Goose sites. This section outlines a number of steps and time frames including the requirement that the County identify and authorize a representative of the County to execute all FCT documents relating to the acquisition. This section also includes reference to a required Confidentiality Agreement (attached), which must include the names and signatures of local representatives who will be privy to confidential appraisals during the negotiation process. Under this section of the agreement, the County has the opportunity to choose whether the County or FCT will be the responsible party for all negotiation and acquisition activities. These activities include overseeing appraisals, surveys, title reports, and environmental audits. It is staffs position that the County should opt to be responsible for negotiation and acquisition activities for the Blue Goose and Oyster Bar Salt Marsh projects. (Since the Harmony Oaks property has already been acquired by the County, this issue is not applicable.) Project Plan Approval outlines County documents required prior to FCT disbursement of State funds, including a statement of total project costs, a signed agreement for acquisition, and a management plan consistent with the criteria and conditions within the Conceptual Approval Agreement. Project Site Acquisition Requirements relate to State requirements regarding transfer of title procedures, and allow the County to determine whether title goes to the County or to the State. Staffs position is that, in the interest of local control, the County should opt to obtain full title to the subject properties. Obligations as a Condition of Project Funding ensure that any use of project property once acquired will be consistent with the adopted management plan, or, if changes are proposed, that FCT approval is first obtained. Obligations Relating to the Use of Bond Proceeds requires the County to notify FCT if any use of project property is proposed that may affect State bond proceeds used in acquiring the property, with respect to legal and tax consequences. Disallowable Activities/Remedies provide that the County will cease any "disallowable activities" on the project property upon written notification from the FCT, as applicable, and that the FCT will be held harmless from all claims relating to disallowable activities. "Disallowable activities" are specifically listed in the Agreement, and include the operation of concessions on the property, and "any use of the project site by any person other than in such person's capacity as a member of the general public." Site Specific Management Plan Conditions reflect information presented to FCT in the County's grant applications, including revisions deemed appropriate by the FCT, relating to proposed site improvements and use. Proposed improvements to the Blue Goose and Oyster Bar Salt Marsh properties include limited parking, boardwalks, nature trails, information signs, and limited parking. In addition to those improvements, a canoe landing is proposed on the Harmony Oaks property as well. Invasive exotic plant removal and resource management are proposed for each site, consistent with county environmental lands program objectives. December 8, 1998 cm