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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 02-17-2026; 8-g - Resolution of Approval – Acceptance of Donation of Triangle Land Conservancy Property (Penny) 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 17, 2026 Action Agenda Item No. 8-g SUBJECT: Resolution of Approval —Acceptance of Donation of Triangle Land Conservancy Property (Penny) DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Resolution of Approval David Stancil, 919-245-2510 2. Special Warranty Deed Christian Hirni, 919-245-2514 3. Location Map 4. Site Map PURPOSE: To adopt a resolution approving the acceptance by Orange County of a 0.3-acre parcel of land to be donated by Triangle Land Conservancy. BACKGROUND: The acquisition of conservation lands to protect highly important natural and cultural resource lands in Orange County is a longstanding goal of the Board of Commissioners and is a priority of the Lands Legacy program. Since 2001, the County has partnered with landowners and other entities to acquire over 1,133 acres for parks and preserves. Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) contacted staff asking if the County would accept a 0.3-acre parcel of land at the Orange County / Durham County line adjacent to the existing Hollow Rock Nature Park on Pickett Road. TLC obtained the parcel by donation from the Penny family and wishes to transfer the property to Orange County for inclusion into Hollow Rock Nature Park. The triangular property is on the Orange County side of the line, and is bordered on the south by Pickett Road, and by the existing Hollow Rock Nature Park on the east and north. The property (as shown on the attached map) is mostly forested with mature mixed hardwoods and pine. The property eliminates a hole in the Hollow Rock Nature Park at the Durham County line and creates a complete and straight property line for the park. There is the added conservation value of the additional forested lands. FINANCIAL IMPACT: TLC would donate the parcel to Orange County, and apart from marginal closing fees projected to be less than $40, namely recording fees, there will be minimal costs to the County. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: 2 • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION OBJECTIVE 6. Protect water supply/watersheds. OBJECTIVE 7. Conserve and protect high priority open space, including Natural Heritage sites, nature preserves, watershed riparian buffers, and prime/threatened farmland. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution approving the acceptance by Orange County of the parcel, subject to final review by staff and County Attorney, with a closing and recordation of the document expected to occur on or about March 31, 2026. 3 RES-2026-012 Attachment 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION Approval of Acceptance of Donation of Land between Orange County and Triangle Land Conservancy WHEREAS, Orange County has adopted goals that promote the preservation of natural areas, wildlife habitat, prime farmland, and open space in the County; and WHEREAS, Orange County established the Lands Legacy Program for the purpose of protecting the most significant natural and cultural resources through partnerships with landowners and other conservation entities; and WHEREAS, one component of the Lands Legacy Program is the acquisition of lands for future and existing parks; and WHEREAS, the Triangle Land Conservancy — Penny property includes approximately 0.3 acres of forested property adjacent to Hollow Rock Nature Park; and WHEREAS, Triangle Land Conservancy, the owners of the Penny property, wish to donate the property to Orange County, which will serve as an expansion of the existing park; and WHEREAS, would ensure the preservation of this forested property for future generations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby 1) accept on behalf of Orange County the donation for land owned by Triangle Land Conservancy; 2) approve the execution of this donation from Triangle Land Conservancy, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney; 3) authorize County staff to sign any and all closing documents upon consultation with the County Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board thanks Triangle Land Conservancy for its civic- minded donation of this property. This the 17' day of February, 2026. Jean Hamilton, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board 4 Attachment 2 NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED Excise Tax: $0.00 Parcel ID: 0801111319 Mail/Box to: Grantee Prepared by: Orange County; County Attorney's Office JCB Brief description 0.3+/- acres off Picket Road for the Index: THIS DEED is made on the day of 20 ,by and between: GRANTOR GRANTEE Triangle Land Conservancy Orange County, North Carolina A North Carolina nonprofit corporation PO Box 1848 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 8181 Durham,NC 27702 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Enter in the appropriate block for each Grantor and Grantee their name, mailing address, and, if appropriate,state of organization and character of entity, e.g.North Carolina or other corporation, LLC, or partnership. Grantor and Grantee includes the above parties and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns, whether singular,plural, masculine,feminine or neuter, as required by context. FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION paid by Grantee,the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is acknowledged, Grantor by this Deed does hereby grant,bargain,sell and convey to Grantee,in fee simple,all that certain lot,parcel of land or condominium unit in the City of Durham, Chapel Hill Township, Orange County,North Carolina and more particularly described as follows(the"Property'): BEING that certain triangular shaped 0.30 acre+/-parcel located on the Orange County and Durham County line,having Orange County PIN 0801-11-1319,bounded on the west and south by Pickett Road(S.R. 1303),on the east by the Durham County line,and on the north by that certain parcel owned by Duke University having Orange County PIN 9891-41-6408 (Deed Book 208,Page 610, Orange County Registry), and being all of the Orange County portion of Tract 1 shown on that certain plat recorded in Plat Book 4,Page 49,Durham County Registry. All or a portion of the Property was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 6900 page 2399. All or a portion of the Property does not include the primary residence of a Grantor. 5 A map showing the Property is recorded in Plat Book 4 page 49(Durham County Registry)and Plat Book 99 at Page 136 (Orange County Registry). TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to Grantee in fee simple. Grantor covenants with Grantee that Grantor is seized of the Property in fee simple, Grantor has the right to convey the Property in fee simple,title to the Property is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances,and Grantor shall warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever,other than the following exceptions: 1.Ad valorem taxes for 2025 and subsequent years; 2. Zoning ordinances affecting the property; and 3. Easements,covenants,conditions and restrictions of record. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has duly executed this North Carolina General Warranty Deed,if an entity by its duly authorized representative. Name: Triangle Land Conservancy By: Name: Name: Title: Name: By: Name: Name: Title: STATE OF COUNTY OF I a Notary of the above state and county, certify that the following person(s)personally appeared before me on the day of 20 each acknowledging to me that he or she signed the foregoing document,in the capacity represented and identified therein(if any): Affix Notary Seal/Stamp Notary Public(Official Signature) My commission expires: Page 2 of 2 NC Bar Association Real Property Section Form No. 3©Revised 02/2021 Printed by Agreement with the NC Bar Association Triangle Land Conservancy "Penny Tract"- Fee Simple g z L` G Ln elf q��m `z �e'�'yope Creek J c � Duke Forest m a 3 � a � o n— NeW Hope r reek z R �� Hollow Rock K Nature Park i lurch Bcanch Durham County R U D � Cr' L) y N 0 0.15 0.3 0.6 Miles Tract Name: TLC "Penny Tract" (Legend I , I I � Streets ORANGE COUNTY Landowner: TLC Streams Lat: 35' 58.62" II] Tax Parcel Long: -78' 59.81" Date: 1/28/2026 Orange County Open Created By: Christian Hirni Space Image: 2021 Aerial Imagery Open Space-Other Department of Environment, Acres: 0.3 - TLC—Penny Agriculture,Parks&Recreation Triangle Land Conservancy "Penny Tract"- Fee Simple 7 Duke.Forest kt . Durham County Hollow Rocature Park - rr 4: r l F 4. `, 4 s. 0 0.03 0.05 0.1 Miles Tract Name: TLC "Penny Tract" Legend i Streets ORANGE COUNTY Landowner: TLC Streams Lat: 35' 58.62" Tax Parcel Long: -78' 59.81" Date: 1/28/2026 Orange County Open Created By: Christian Hirni Space Image: 2021 Aerial Imagery Open Space-Other Department of Environment, Acres: 0.3 TLC—Penny Agriculture,Parks&Recreation