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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-003-E-Economic Dev-Split Acre Farm-AG Economic Development GrantORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 22nd day of December, 2025, by and between Orange County (“County”), by and through Orange County Economic Development (“Economic Development”) and Split Acre Farm LLC (“Grant Recipient”). WHEREAS, Economic Development is a County department that aids existing business investment and early-stage venture growth, assists local agriculture and local food systems, and supports entrepreneurial development; and, WHEREAS, Grant Recipient has a project to expand their Orange County business; and, WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected to receive the Orange County Agricultural Economic Development Grant through the procedures duly adopted by Economic Development; and, NOW THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant. Grant funds are provided for the project (“Project”) described in the Grant Recipient’s Grant Application (“Application”), dated September 29, 2025 and incorporated by reference, subject to this Agreement, the Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines (“Guidelines”), attached as Exhibit A and any additional terms imposed on the Grant Recipient (“Additional Terms”) attached as Exhibit B, in that order of priority. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) have been awarded by the Grant Subcommittee described in Exhibit A (“Subcommittee”) and shall be released to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred without prior written approval. 3. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient A. Implementation. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in the Application. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Use of Funds. Grant recipient shall not use the grant funds for any of the prohibited purposes described in the Guidelines. The grant shall be utilized solely for its intended use, as detailed in the Application, and subject to the Additional Terms. C. Personal Guaranty. The Grant Recipient shall execute the Form of Personal Guaranty, which shall be attached hereto. Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E 4. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County and Economic Development and their officers and employees from any and all claims of actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 5. Termination. A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as “default”), the Subcommittee may immediately terminate this Agreement: i. Any fraudulent representation on a material matter related to securing and utilizing grant funds under this Agreement. ii. Failure to satisfactorily comply with any provision of this Agreement, any term of the Grant Application, and/or any Grant Program Guideline, as determined the Subcommittee in its sole discretion. iii. Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state, or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Subcommittee has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within thirty (30) days from written notice or allow the Grant Recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County’s or Economic Development’s remedies in law or equity. C. Should the Subcommittee determine the Grant Recipient has committed default as that term is defined herein, the Subcommittee shall notify the Grant Recipient of such determination. Such notice shall be in writing and may be through electronic mail or U.S. Mail, first class. Notice shall be effective and considered received the day the notice is placed in a U.S. Mail receptacle or the day the notice is sent via electronic mail. Within 30 calendar days of receipt of such notice Grant Recipient shall reimburse the County the full amount of the Grant Award. Failure to reimburse the County the full amount of the Grant Award within 30 days may result in the County initiating collection action against the Grant Recipient and Guarantor. Collection may be via any means available to the County including and not limited to submission to the N.C. Local Government Debt Setoff Clearinghouse. 6. Miscellaneous. A. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and Orange County. Grant Recipient shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules and regulations and the Orange County Anti-Discrimination Policy. Any violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit the definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this agreement Grant Recipient affirms that Grant Recipient and any subcontractors of Grant Recipient are Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Where applicable, failure to maintain compliance with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes constitutes a breach of this Agreement. By executing this Agreement, Grant Recipient certifies that Grant Recipient has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor, on the Iran divestment list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. B. Status. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Economic Development or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or Economic Development and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or Economic Development. C. Entire Agreement and Signatures. The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive Agreement between the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For and on behalf of the Grant Recipient Date Joseph Tedrow, Manager For and on behalf of Orange County Government Date Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E 1/2/2026 1/6/2026 OCEDaedga 12-25 Exhibit A ORANGE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES Updated September 2025 This program is intended to provide assistance to Orange County farmers in developing new sources of agricultural income through the provision of grants. Individual grant limit is $10,000. Farmer applicants must be able to demonstrate that their existing operation is a verifiable farm business meeting the following requirements: • Land - owned or leased by applicant in Orange County • Infrastructure - suitable for existing operation and any required expansion • Market - defined, accessible, with history of sales • Experience - knowledge, ability, and demonstrated relevant experience • Concept – demonstrates a valid need and specific request Eligibility • The farm tract and farming operation on which the funds are to be used must be in Orange County in areas zoned appropriately for their use. • Collaborative/Group grants must include at least 3 farmers and may include agricultural groups and agencies. • Applicants and their businesses must not have any past due tax, fee, or fine applicable to Orange County. The Orange County Tax Office will review and follow-up with businesses that are found to have outstanding taxes and apply to the grant program. Applicants are responsible for a nnually completing and submitting a business personal property listing form to the Orange County Tax Office by January 31st each year. Additional information on this process can be located at the following page: https://www.orangecountync.gov/1783/Business-Personal-Property • Applicant must be current with any existing Orange County Small Business Loan, or Emergency Small Business Loan Payments. • Duplication of benefits prohibited. No individual business or affiliated owner(s) shall receive in excess of $10,000 from Orange County’s Small Business and Large Business Investment Grant Programs, the Agriculture Grant Program, and any other County grant awards over a three year period. Some individual programs may have more stringent restrictions in an effort to spread the funding across as many individual operations as possible. This prohibition includes a situation in which the same owner(s) owns multiple businesses. In such a situation if one or more of the multiple businesses applied for a grant(s) the maximum available to any one or more of such businesses is $10,000. • Individuals who have taken legal action against the County in the past 12-months, or have an active legal case, and who applies for any available County grant program, are ineligible to apply for and receive grant funding through Orange County Government until the settlement or dismissal of such legal action. • Businesses in which Orange County elected officials have any financial or ownership interest are ineligible to apply. • Businesses in which grant program administrative staff of the Orange County Economic Development Office, the Orange County Cooperative Extension Office, and the review committee members of the Business Investment Grant and Agriculture Grant programs have any financial or ownership interest are ineligible to apply. Other Orange County employees and Advisory Board members not directly connected to the grant program are eligible to apply. • Applicant must agree to the following terms and conditions to submit their application: “By submitting this application, you are (1) certifying that all the information provided in this Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E OCEDaedga 12-25 application is true and accurate; (2) Granting us permission to contact your primary bank, mortgagor or landlord (as applicable), any owner of the business, or otherwise verify information included in your application if determined helpful in assessing your application; and (3) Agreeing to cooperate and assist in the verification of information provided in this application and to provide additional information if requested. Applicant further understands that should the Applicant herein be awarded assistance and there is a subsequent determination that misleading or false information was provided in this application or otherwise provided to obtain the assistance, the Applicant may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.” • To guarantee grant funds are utilized for the purposes for which they are approved and issued, grant recipients shall execute and agree to be bound by a personal guaranty of the grant amount prior to disbursement. Failure to utilize grant funds as required may result in collection action against the grant recipient. Agricultural Grant Subcommittee • The Agricultural Economic Development Grant Subcommittee will be made up of five (5) voting members including: • The Agricultural Representative from the Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board (OCEDAB), • Two members of the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (OCAPB) who are farmers in Orange County (chosen by the OCAPB), • One “at-large” farmer from Orange County, • One “at-large” food system or agriculture business practitioner from Orange County with relevant and beneficial experience, • Diversity among the Subcommittee is essential in ensuring equitable management of the Grant Program. Every effort will be made by the existing Subcommittee and support staff to seek qualified members from the categories above to encourage diverse participation with regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, and age, • Designated members from the OCEDAB or OCAPB may serve up to 3 years with an option for renewal if the Subcommittee approves, as long as they are active members of the designated Boards. • “At-large” members are recruited by the Subcommittee for approval by the County Manager and may also serve up to 3 years with option for renewal, • Participation is expected and essential. If a member misses more than 2 meetings in a fiscal year (approximately 50%), the Subcommittee will have the option to remove that member. • A quorum is required for the Subcommittee to hold an official meeting and conduct business. A quorum is considered attendance by a simple majority of the active members. Attendance may be in- person, virtual, or telephonic. • The Subcommittee will meet quarterly (if funds are available) to review applications and also as required to conduct follow-up or general business. • Support will be provided by staff from the Orange County Economic Development Office and Orange County NC Cooperative Extension Service Procedures 1. Applicants will be referred to a common application link residing on both Orange County’s website and Orange County NC Cooperative Extension’s website, where they will complete and submit their application. Application deadlines are February 28th, June 30th and October 31st by 5PM. The Subcommittee will meet soon after each deadline if applications have been submitted for that period. Grant cycle deadlines may be adjusted should program funding runout early during the fiscal year. Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E OCEDaedga 12-25 Please check the Orange County Economic Development website for up-to-date information on the next available grant cycle. 2. County staff will provide completed applications to the Subcommittee for their review after the closing deadline and before the scheduled review meeting. 3. Review meetings will begin at the start of each funded fiscal year and will continue until funds are expended for that funding year. At its scheduled meetings, the Subcommittee will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of complete grant application(s) and decide whether or not to take action on the request, based on the information provided. All Applications must be complete, including a descriptive budget. Additional information may be provided if necessary to add clarity or better justification for how funds will be used. 4. The Subcommittee shall approve, deny, or defer and request additional information from the applicant based on the strengths and weakness of the application as reflected in the comprehensive scoring sheet (discussed and agreed-to by the Subcommittee). The Subcommittee may request an interview from an Applicant if greater detail is required to act on the application. Support staff will attend each meeting and document actions of the Subcommittee. 5. The applicant will be informed by email by County staff of the Subcommittee’s decision to deny, grant, grant with condition, or seek more information. 6. Should the Subcommittee fully deny an application, the Subcommittee will not consider any applications from that applicant for at least six months. Should an applicant think that their application has been improperly denied, then the applicant may notify, in writing, the Subcommittee. The notice to the Subcommittee shall state why the applicant thinks the grant should be approved. The application shall then be given further consideration by the Subcommittee and its decision is final. 7. At its discretion, the Subcommittee may impose any additional terms to a grant request. 8. The Subcommittee may request alternative use for the funds from County management should an event or condition broadly impact agricultural operations in the County such that the intent, criteria, and schedule of funding be reconsidered to address that impact. 9. Applicants agree to utilize grant funds for their intended use unless having successfully presented a revised scope of work to the Subcommittee. Each venture receiving a grant must provide an expenditure report indicating how all funds were used and key milestones reached by the venture within 180 days of the receipt of the grant. An additional one-year expenditure report on jobs, sales and key milestones of the venture will be required within 365 days of receipt of the grant. This accounting will include a request for proof of expenditures made including copies of receipts and/or photos of the equipment or facility upgrades made. Any use of grant funds for non-intended uses must be justified by a revised scope of work pre-approved by the Subcommittee. This approval will occur through the completion and approval of the “Change of Use” form in the applicant’s Submittable Account. Deviation from this approach may result in activation of the “Clawback/Collections Policy” outlined at the end of this document 10. If an applicant fails to complete item #9 in a timely manner, the County has the right to require all grant funds back from the applicant, and may initiate legal proceedings against the applicant. Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E OCEDaedga 12-25 11. The Subcommittee shall provide annual reports to the Economic Development Department of the number of grants requested, approved and denied, and an analysis of the program’s success metrics to date. 12. Documents, including, but not limited to, financial statements, business plans, customer and supplier lists, description of inventory or assets, contractual obligations and existing liabilities, submitted during the application process shall be treated as confidential information. Expenses Suitable expenses are those associated with the production and marketing of diversified farm enterprises, value-added, and agritourism endeavors. Grant funds may not be used to reimburse prior expenses incurred before grant funds are received. Funds are not intended for farmer or full-time employee salaries or normal farm operational costs (utilities, insurance, rent, etc.). Funds should be used as stated in the applicant ’s proposal unless any requested changes are pre-approved by the Subcommittee. Funding Limits The maximum amount any one farm can receive within 3 years of initial funding is $10,000. Multiple applications and subsequent awards of less than the $10,000 limit may be made within the 3-year period by one farm entity but may not exceed $10,000 in total awards for the 3-year period. Advisors/Mentors Although not required, advisors and mentors can bring valuable expertise and may increase the likelihood of success of your project. These may include County Agriculture Economic Development Coordinators, other farmers, marketing and production specialists, extension agents, crop consultants, non-profit organizations, businesses and other agricultural advisors. GRANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Farm Name / DBA 2. Farm Address (must be located in Orange County, NC) 3. Years of Farming Experience 4. Number of Employees 5. Phone number 6. E-mail address 7. Website or Social Media (if available) 8. Percent of Personal Income from Farming Enterprise 9. Annual Sales 10. Amount of Grant Request ($10,000 max) 11. Budget Summary – (purchase quotes/invoices showing how funds will be used) 12. Owner(s) First & Last Name 13. Owners Address (if different than farm address) 14. Briefly describe your project/plan (scope, intent, goal, etc.) 400 word limit (Questions 15-20 have 250 word limit) 15. Describe the effects of a successful project (market access, income, jobs, changes to current operations, etc.) Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E OCEDaedga 12-25 16. Summarize your current market (type, trends, etc.) and describe how a successful project will allow you to more effectively serve that market and/or new markets. 17. Describe anything new or innovative about your project and also what others may learn from your experience. 18. List the major steps/phases of your project and provide an estimated schedule for completion. 19. Describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities support the success of the project. 20. Describe any additional resources/assistance (financial, technical, contractual services, equipment, etc.) needed to complete your project and identify proposed sources for that assistance. ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS CLAWBACK/COLLECTION POLICY SECTION 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY: This administrative policy is intended to serve as a guideline by which grant funds may be collected or clawed back by Orange County. The Economic Development Department administers the following Grant Programs: The Business Investment Grant Program; the Agriculture Grant Program. Each program has requirements grantees must meet in order to satisfy the terms of their respective grant agreements. Failure to meet the requirements of the programs and the grant agreements and thereafter the failure to cure the initial problem will result in the County exercising its rights to collect or clawback the grant funds. SECTION 2 COLLECTION PROCEDURE: Upon discovery by Economic Development staff that a grantee or grantee’s agent has failed to comply with the terms of the grant program or grant agreement Economic Development staff shall engage in the following process: Step 1; Upon initial discovery, send written notice to the grantee and grantee’s agent. Notice may be via email or first-class mail, Step 2; Upon failure to comply send via first class mail final notice, Step 3; Upon failure to comply notify the appropriate entity to investigate further. Information to be included in Step 1: Identify the grantee and grantee’s agent responsible for payment Identify the terms of the policy or agreement with which the grantee is noncompliant Notify the grantee how they may achieve compliance Notify the grantee they should come into compliance within 30 days Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E OCEDaedga 12-25 Information to be included in Step 2: Notify the grantee that they must come into immediate compliance Notify the grantee that failure to comply within 10 business days will result in further action Notify the grantee that further action may involve reporting to law enforcement where fraudulent activity is suspected or collection litigation for all other situations Step 3: Notify law enforcement where fraudulent activity is suspected. For all other situations notify the County Attorney’s office possible collection litigation. Exhibit B Additional Terms The Grant Recipient agrees to cooperate in the promotion of their project to the benefit of other farm -related businesses in Orange County by allowing tours of, or presentations about, the project by associated entities such as Agricultural Extension, Orange County Economic Development, local educational institutions, or other non-profit groups who promote development of the local agriculture economy. This will be limited to two per year up to five years from the date of award or as otherwise agreed to by the Recipient and Orange County Economic Development Office. Exhibit C Additional Information Use of Funds: $10,000 for a Soil Steamer Purpose: We plan to integrate soil steaming into our operational procedures to reduce weed and disease pressure in our vegetable and flower fields. In addition to our field production, we will use the steamer to pasteurize potting soil media that has already been used before to reduce annual costs of bringing in new potting soil. It is a simple design that utilizes a tarp and a long hose that is permeable for the steam to escape. The steam will pasteurize the top 3 inches of the soil thus killing weed seeds and disease in the soil. From there the ground will be ready to plant or seed right into. We grow year round and we face tough disease and weed pressure throughout the year but especially during the winter. The soil pasteurization is particularly effective against sclerotinia which is our number one issue during the winter and early spring months. We have talked with local and regional growers about the effectiveness of soil steaming and all have responded with positive remarks and strong endorsements for the soil steaming process and its ability to reduce weed and disease pressure. Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E Revision 07/25 FORM OF PERSONAL GUARANTY IN CONSIDERATION of the Grant made by Orange County, North Carolina (referred to below as the “County”) to Split Acre Farm LLC, a North Carolina (corporation)/(limited liability company) (hereinafter referred to as “Grant Recipient”), Joseph Tedrow, (hereinafter referred to as “Guarantor(s)”), each absolutely and unconditionally, guarantees to the County the completion of the project approved under that certain Orange County Economic Development Business Investment Grant Agreement dated December 22, 2025 with a Grant Award in the amount of $10,000.00, (hereinafter referred to as the “Grant Agreement”) which obligations and liability set forth therein are hereinafter referred to as the Guaranteed Obligations. The Guarantor hereby absolutely, irrevocably, and unconditionally guarantees to the County the performance and payment of any and all amounts, liabilities, and obligations now or hereafter owing by Grant Recipient to County under the Grant Agreement , including, without limitation, full reimbursement of the Grant Award, reasonable attorneys' fees and collection costs, and all other liabilities and obligations of Grant Recipient to County under the Grant Agreement all of which constitute Guaranteed Obligations. Guarantor agrees that Guarantor's liability under this Personal Guaranty will be primary and direct, and that County will not be required to pursue any right or remedy it may have against Grant Recipient under the Grant Agreement or otherwise (and will not be required to first commence any action or obtain any judgment against Grant Recipient) before enforcing this Personal Guaranty against Guarantor. The Guarantor expressly waives the following: Notice of the incurring of Guaranteed Obligations by the Grant Recipient; the acceptance of this Personal Guaranty by the County; presentment and demand for payment, protest, notice of protest and notice of dishonor or nonpayment of any instrument evidencing indebtedness of the Grant Recipient; any right to require suit against the Grant Recipient or any other party before enforcing this Personal Guaranty; and any right of subrogation to the County’s rights against the Grant Recipient until the Grant Recipient’s project is completed in full. Any notice to Guarantor by the County at any time shall not imply that such notice or any further or similar notice was or is required. The Guarantor hereby consents and agrees that renewals and extensions of time of payment, surrender, release, exchange, substitution, taking or release of other guarantees, abstaining from taking advantage of or realizing upon any collateral security by the County to the Grant Recipient or any other party, may be made, granted, and effected by the County without notice to each Guarantor and without in any manner affecting his or her liability hereunder. In the event that a petition in bankruptcy or reorganization of the Grant Recipient under the bankruptcy laws or for the appointment of a receiver for the Grant Recipient or any of its property is filed by or against the Grant Recipient, or if the Grant Recipient shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or shall become insolvent , the Guaranteed Obligations shall be deemed at the County’s election to have become immediately due and payable. Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E FORM OF PERSONAL GUARANTY 2 This Personal Guaranty shall be binding upon each Guarantor and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, jointly and severally, and shall inure to the benefit of the County and its successors and assigns. This Personal Guaranty may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Personal Guaranty has been executed and delivered to the County by each undersigned Guarantor this 22nd day of December, 2025. ______________________________ Guarantor Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E Revised 01/24 1 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: Split Acre Farm LLC Vendor Contact Person: Joseph Tedrow Phone: 919-880-5174 Address: 8115 New Sharon Church Rd City Rougemont State: NC Zip: 27572 Department: Economic Development Amount: $10,000.00 Purpose: AG Economic Development Grant Budget Code(s): 34600020-900050 Vendor # 65835 Vendor Status with NCSOS: Current-Active Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date 12/22/25 End Date Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: ); Made or Administered by Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: ) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement. This agreement is approved as to technical form and content. Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ Docusign Envelope ID: CDD42202-588D-482B-97B9-559AB221206E 1/2/2026 1/2/2026 1/6/2026