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• Several months ago, the draft easement document was sent to USFWS for execution. Because any property transfers must be authorized by the USFWS Division of Realty office in Atlanta, the draft document was reviewed by that office. Recently, the Division of Realty transmitted an executed easement document which is substantially different from the original County's draft of the easement document. A copy is attached. As structured, the easement agreement contains 18 conditions. Although extensive in number and detail, the conditions are not inconsistent with the proposed enhancement project. In fact, many of the conditions will apply to the USFWS, itself, since Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge staff (USFWS staff) will be responsible for maintenance of the improvements after construction. For the Jungle Trail enhancement project to proceed, the Board of County Commissioners must formally accept the easement from USFWS. The easement document has been reviewed by County planning, MPO and legal staff. While recognizing that the easement conditions appear to be standard conditions more appropriate to an easement granted to a private party, staff found that the terms are acceptable and recommends that the Board accept the easements. RECOMMENDATION• Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners accept the USFWS easements for the two enhancement project sites within the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously accepted the USFWS easements for the two enhancement project sites within the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, as recommended by staff. EASEMENTS WILL BE RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FEBRUARY 2, 1999 -13- • BOOK IUS PnE 37