HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2026-012-Resolution of Approval – Acceptance of Donation of Triangle land conservancy property-Penny 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 17t " day of February , 2026 .
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an Hamilton , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Laura Jense , Plerk to the Board
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