HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-17-2002 - 6c ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 17, 2002
Action Again a
Item No. tip
SUBJECT: Cooperative Agreement-Acceptance of USDA Grant for Famdand Easements
DEPARTMENT: Environment and Resource PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No
Conservation
ATTACHMENT INFORMATION CONTACT:
1)Cooperative Agreement David Stanch, 245-2590
2) Fernand Protection Program release Rich Shaw, 245-2591
Brent Bogus, 245-2750
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hlllsborough 732b181
Chapel HIII 9684t501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To consider entering into a cooperative agreement with the United Stales
Commodity Credit Corporation (which administers the USDA Farmland Protection Program)
for purposes of accepting grants totaling $784,155 for the purchase of farmland conservation
easements.
BACKGROUND: In April of this year,the 2002 Farm Bill was signed into law. Included In
the Farm Bill was an appropriation of$48 million to the USDA Farmland Protection Program
(FPP), to be administered at the state level by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation
Service (NRCS). The Farmland Protection Programs funds up to a 50%match of the
purchase of agricultural conservation easements.
On June 271i,the Board authorized County staff to submit a grant application for the
ecquishion of conservation easements, and staff(with assistance from the District
Conservationist and Soil and Water District staff)submitted a grant application in the amount
of$788,900 in July for this purpose.
Staff received confirmation on Friday, September 13 that the County's grant had been
approved In the amount of$784,155 (99.4% of the total requested).
USDA is required to encumber the funds for the grant prior to the end of the Federal fiscal
year on September 30, and a signed cooperative agreement must be received by the State
Conservationist by September 20. The County will then have two years from the date of the
agreement to complete the negotiation of easements.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: The grant in the amount of$]84,155 will be matched by County funds
over three fiscal years (including the current fiscal year). Funds for easement purchases ere
programmed In the 2002-03 Capital Investment Plan adopted by the Board on June 27^, and
in the proposed Bond and Alternative Financing schedule that the Board reviewed on
September 3, 2002 (FY 200304 and 200405).
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the
cooperative agreement, pending further review by the County Attorney,to be transmitted to
the State Conservationist by September 20, 2002.
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Agreement No.
COOPERAnvE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN'IHE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION
and
Orange County
for the
FARMLANDPROTECTIONPROGRAM
This Cooperative Agreement,made this_day of .2002 is entered into
by and between the United States of Austrian,acting by and though the Commodity Credit
Corporation(CCC),and Orange County for the implemmmtton of the Pardand Protection
Pregr CPP). The CCC Card utilize the expertise and services of the various agencies ofthe
United States Department of Agriculture.including fire Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS)(Mrimfta"Fe United Stales')and me Farm Service Agency(FSA). For purposes of
this Cooperative Agreemers,the term"Parties"refers collectively to the United Stares end
Orange County.
L AUTHORFTY.
This Cooperative Agreement is entered into by the United States order the amhorities of
the Commodity Credit Charter Act. 15 U.S.C. 914 et seq.;Title IL Subdue F, Section 2503 of the
Farm Security and Rural Invasmtmt Am of 2002(Public Law 109-17 I)and Title VII,Seaman
714 of the Agriculture,Rural Development,Food and Drug Admiuietradon,and related
Agencies Appropriation Act of2001 (PUblic Law 106-387). Ile CCC administers the FPP
order the general supervision of the Coal of the who is a Vice President of the CCC.
R.BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE.
Emered on May 13,2002,Sermon 2503 of In,Como Security and Rural Investment Act
of 2002 aMorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase conservation easements or oMer
Interests in land that me subject to apending riders dour a State,Tribal or unib ofleeal
government or eligible mtlgovemmcvtnl organizations for the purpose ofprotecdatg tr it by
Inviting non-agricultmal uses of the lard. To be eligible,the farm or much land must conmir
prime,unique,or other productive soil or historical or archaeological resources. For fiscal year
2002,the Fenn Security and Rural Incarnation Act of 2002 authorized up to$50,000,000 for the
FPP. On May 30,2002,CCC published a notice more Federal Rcgisler requesting proposals for
participation from Tribes,States,units of local govenunem,and own-govemmenW
organizations. See Federal Register Volume 69,Number 104,Notices Page 37756.
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WHEREAS,Orange County and CCC have mutual interests in preventing the
conversion of agricultural lands to nomagdcultmal uses;and
W13EREA5,CCC arlmmistem the FPP,which is managed byNRCS; and
WHEREAS,Orange County administers a farmhand protection program,and hes
pending offers for acquiring agricultural conservation easemenrs fiom landowners within the
County,and the United States and Orange County lave agreed to combine drer resources to
assure that such areas are prommust from conversion to mvagriminral uses.
THEREFORE,the parties agree to enter into this Cooperative Agreement
M.ORP.ICATION OF FUNDS
Upon ezecntion of Us agreement,the CCC shalI obligate Iles sum of
$784,155 for the acquisition of United Slates'interests in conservation document;or other
interests is land. Orange County must mquestpayment minus author in aecordaace with Part V
oftlrs CoWemfve Agreement before Suprzmber 30, 2004. After Ws date,erry removing[mtls
will be released from"a obligation.
This Cooperative Agreement is dre annorizing document that obligates CCC funds to
acgdre easements ur other interests inlood. The CCC's contribution for the acquisition of each
rvation easement or other interest in land nequred by Orange County shall be up to bin not
more dtm50 o of the appraised far worker Yoko.The CCC combination mmrct be used for
closing and related ode ianionfive roots incurred in acquiring the conservation easement.
Attachment A to this Cooperative Agccmerrt specifies the CCC funds m be used within the
Couty and iunludes a list with a"aged breakdown of the:(1)name and mailing address of the
landowner, (2)had map numbers)of the property;(3)number of acres m be acquired;and(4)the
estimated conservation comment values However,nothing in lids document obligates the CCC
or Orange County to purchase all or my of the cansmvetion easements or interests in the food
parcels listed, ]here new be Earths modificrrims additions or deletions m the list depending on
the prices paid for the couseervation easements,the ability to obtain good and clear Us, future
funding for acquisitions,etc. Additions or deletions to the list will be made by mutual agreement
between the Parties ro this Cooperative Agreement.
IV. ENTITV'S CONTIDSUTION
Orange County nay supplement its share ofthc comadr alien easement cost through a charitable
donation by the landowner of not more than 25 percent of the appraisal far market value of the
conservation content or ether interest in eligible land. Where a landowners donation is
considered to be part of m entity's matching offer,the entity is net uired to tornaioes at least 25
percent of me appraised fair market value of the conservation easement or 50 percent of the
pm hascprice.
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Friar to signing the cooperative agreement,for a landowner's duration to he coruidered as part of
W(study's connecting other,the runty must have a cannot appraisal on the lend in accordance with
the[inform Standards ofFrofessional Appraisal linumces or the Uniform Appraisal Staudardn
for Federal Land Acquisitions(Interagency lend Acquisition Conference,1992).
V. PAYMENTS
Orange County shall notify NRCS when the CCCfimds are in be paid. CCC fwd shall
tie
recorded sore rain Comty when BRCS is mooed Nat the wnaervatiov eesemmlhes bcun
co tofWO tCountyhasplosing a e[o do Wham the wnU NRCSta bteint00
Farrah[oftco finds to rather paid at closing m thee;Mae,v w County requires NRCS to make its
payment at dosing rather Nan on atdmbumable root purchase c a Comty may in the waiver for
NRCS m pay ra eheree of tic Coo conservation ye CSt purchase days rio In dresing. tie where a
wvver is requested,the County shop e notify NRCS at leas[60 daysing age t. these Wherea
vm is tted to the CCC shall mute y douti o i w nuh . The closing agent. O,ill h funds will
be foodsis escrow or Closing Agent by 144 nerds The Closing Agcotefunds,the
flossisescrowforagroan nottoexceed14emd days. Upon receipt ofthefund, ed
closingagentwill signs payment rennin[form endreturnite NRCS. IAlt dies[is earned upon
CCC Orange foods,The Closing uPmd must relwn anyeofGenamm to CCC All deednmedby Agent
Oreoge County shall be approved by ban Office con ervation c Counsel(OGC)National i ohce m
regional OGC office prior ro purchase of the conservation easement or other interest in tuns.
Omagc County will submit Form SF-270(Request for AdvaoemReimbursement of
Pu'e),and Ne ivt'otmation specified belowm the North Carolina NRCS gNm Office. Prior e,
submitting rise SF-270,the County must also request a copy ofclosing agent requirements from
NRCS and ensure that the closing agent meets these requirements. Oruoge County may submit
the Form SF-270 aflcr all the deeds have been retarded and the is olowoer has be=paid or on a
quarterly basis for each quarter that conservation easements have been recorded and the
ImWowner teas been paid.
At minimum,the following ieNmstiw shill be meluded ina m attached to,the SF-270.
(1)the nine ofthe County,(2)Nis cooperative agreement number;(3)conserasursor easement
Or other land Interest Murder; (4)marl amount of dollars paid Nt landowner for me neuservWuni
easement specifying the CCC share end the non-CCC share of the conservation easement cost;
(5)tern Of conservation easemeag(6)aces acquired; ('f)Tae Idetllificetiov Norther(TIM for
Orange County,(8)Federal Wbrmation Pres ssing Standards(FNS)number for Orange
County;(9)Bank muting number sod account mmm ba for desired deposit location;and(10)
copy of me couservanon easement deed that covte'urs the contingent right clause as described in
Pert hi4 off Aaco roof. c o e tit andowma d MS Fom 8283 m t be su the entity's
m8lClting offs,a copy of the current appraisal end BRS Form 8183 must be submitted mNRCS.
VI.CONSERVATION EASEI EI§Cy .2EQUIREMENTS.
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A.Orange County shall assure dust Oonecrvation casements or other interests in land
acquired most this agreement
1, not stun the land On perpetuity or a MIMMIum Ofthvty YOM, in the Ones)where
ervatiov easement is acquired for a term lees than perpetuity,Orsuge County
most some approval of the NRCS National Office.
2, prevent the fundfmm being covvemd to nonagricultural uses;
3, provide for the management=it Of the easement or other interests in
land by Orange County;
4. require management of AIDPfoperty in accordance with a conservation Plan[M1at is
developed utilizing the standards and specifications of me NRCS field office
techimsed guide,)CFR Part 12,and is approved by the Conservation District;
5. where Terms am being vatted in PPP based on historical and arohaeologiW
esoncces,a paragraph identifying standards aM guidelines fm aeanment and
mairdemnce of these resources is requited within the decd. These guidelines should
be based On tee Secretary ofgr enor's Standards and Guidelines for Hisonc
Reservation. Orange County will entire that title restriction to protein any
bisuirleal and erehneolO @cal slmetunds)is appended t0 the deed and included in any
sueceeding transfers;and
6. include the following"Contingent Right in the United States of America"provision
where title is hold by Otmtgs County:
in Ile even for Oanpc fisur Rile to eafnrce any ofne terms Of&a bananas[Mcover
teretR m budl,is detmul,ea in to sole duon n of me aetretmy of the united satin
oepatwett of Agribulmre,me a sid Semabty Ofngdealmre aria bb m her R Oesna WHO
msigm shall Mire 0c rigM1t to enPotne the Farr Dfthe eosemeot through sane and all
aroundies available order Fel m StR law. in the event dial Orture COwN oneness
to dominate,o-ansly,or offieso a divest 1evefofmy mdr.title,or Moresn of&S
saovms[w othor bonds iv laiull Or ciaminish the c elvadov retailers without the
prior con at of the Secretary of the United Store Depressor ofAglaltmc no peyoent
of con Oilinanwm Re Oohed Sizes,teen,0the Mdbo Ofsoch SennarY:ell righ4 Ulan
and imeratt=this easy net[m enter known in land]than become vested in the tlnnreD
STXOBS OF AMERICA."
7. include aigotnmu ofareapovsble NRCS Official on the COnservabm deed, atseptivg
the united States'property modest in the died.
B.Unitas otherwise mined to by the Parries, Ofangc County shill hold title to any
conurvadon easement or interest in land. However,title only be held 1w the United States tribe
requestofthc Secretory'ofAgno Lt uPonmutualagreementofthe Patics,orohmthe
contingent tight provision is activated.
1711T.R6SPONSIBMITIES.
A.Those of the United States
1. The United Slates,by and through the NRCS,shrill provide technical and other
semoes required to Desist Ihclmtdouner in dcveloping an apmoprialewvscrvetion plm in
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Mariana with 7 CFR Pan 12. feensmeIhattheconsorvationplanisimplmentedin
accordance with 7 CFRPmr 12,the NRCS will be provided the opportunity to conduct periodic
field visits on lands mm are enrolled in the FPP and associated lantls awned comanaged"e
landowner which are also subject to 7 CFRPen 12.
2.The CCC shall,subject to the availability of foods,disburse the appropriate CuMe to
Orange County in accordance with Part III and V of this Cooperative Agreement.
3. Prior m N RCS accepting the conservation easement or other land interest terms and
processing payment.MRCS shall Mature that acorsmatiw plan for highly erodible lands
developed in accordance with 7 CPR Part 12 be developed and that an AD-1026,Highly Erodible
Land and Welland Certification to=has been filed M the appropriate USDA Service Center.
B. nose of Orange Cooaty-
1. Orange Canty shunt perform necessary legal and administrative actions to name
proper acquisitom and recordation ofvand easements or iatereats in land.
2. Orange Canty shall use all awarded fonds under this agreement for the ecquisldon of
ervetlon easement within approved FPP areas. CCC floods shall pay for not more than 50%
of the appraised fair mmket value,ofihe c0osumatirn easement in land acquired.
3.Orange County must pay all costs of conservation easement or other interest in land
procurement and will operate most manage each Muservadon casement or other Interest In land In
accordance with Orange County program, this Cooperative Agreement,and the Fur. He
Dnitxl States shall time no responsibility for the costs or management of the conservation
asements or other interests in land purdimed by Orange County. Orange County shall
indemnify,defend,and hold the United States baroness for any Mots,damages, claims,
liabilities,and judgments arising from past,present,and£enure acts or omissions of Orange
County in connection with the acquisition and maro ersent of the conservation easemnts [or
other interests in land]entrance parmsom to this Cooperative Agreement. This indemnification
and bold formless provision includes bra is not burned to acts and omissions of the County
agents, successors,assigns,employees,contractors,or lessees in connection with the acquisition
and management of line conservation essemenit acquired pmauantm this Cooperative Agreement
which result in (1)violations of any laws and regulations which are now or which may yr the
mom,bocome applicable,and including but not limmad to the Rewmare Communalism and
Recovery Act as amended 42 U S.C.6901 et seq.,the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as
mended,33 U.S.C. 1251 at seq.,the Comprehensive Cnvhonmentsl Response,Compensation,
and Liability Act as amended,42 U.S.C.9601 et seq.,the Toxic Substances Control Act as
amended 15 U.S.C. 2601 m exit.,the Federal insecticide,Fungicide,and ReadenEcide Act,as
amended, 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.,and lie Safe Drinking Water AM,as amnded,42 U.S.C. 300f at
seq.: (2)judgments,clears,demands,penanties,or fees assessed against the United states:(3)
caste,expenses,and damages arouse by the United Sstes tr te. the release m fitment.o
release of any solid waste, duct Into waste,hazardous substance,pollutant contaminant oil in
any form,Or petroleum product into the enviromnnt.
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4.Non-goveromemkd organizations shall continue to meet the requirements specified in
Title ll,Subtitle F,Section 2503 of die Fawn Security and Rural Investment AU of 2002. The
Act stales that eligible organizations ere"any organization that-
(A)is organized for,aM at all times since the formation of me organization has been
operated principally for, l or more of the conservation purposes specified in clause
(i),(i), (iii),or(iv)of section 170(h)(4)(A)aside Intmlal Revenne Code of 1986;
(B)ism organization described in section 501(c)(3)ofmat Code that is exempt from
immation under 501 (a)of that Code;
(C)is described in section 509(a)(2)of mat Code or
(D)is described in section 509(a)(3)of chat Cade and is controlled by an organization
described in section 509(a)(2)of that Code"
5. Orange County shall incorporate into each deed in which CCC finds are used as par[
of the acquisition the`Contingent Right in the United States of America"provision described in
Part V of Us Cooperative Agreement,as well as thus other trimmed clauses set PoM in Part V
Section A5 of Nis Cooperative Agreement.
6. Prior m payment certification, Orange County shall ensure that all lends for which a
conservation easement or ther maintain in land has bean acquired AM have a covscrvation plan,as
described in Pont VI ofthds Cooperative Agreement
7.Orange County shall pro obit all nonregdcdtural uses of the encumbered properties,
excluding recreational uses,such as hi6'ng,housing,fisbm&boating,horecbmic riding that will
not conflict with the purpose of Section 2503 of the Fmm Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002(Pub. L. 107-171.)
8. Oa ige County shall monitor FPP parcels on at least an aunual basis to ensure that the
conservation easement is being implemented according to the deed provisions.
9, m dermand conservation easements or other interests m lead,Orange County shall
suue that the title to the lands or moment t therein shall be imencumbaed or,ifenemmbered by
continuing or reserved interests,Orange County shell ensure that my outstanding interest ere
subordimted to the cmtscrvation easemenn Orange County shall USurethat proper title
evidence is seamed and thatthe tide of the interest required by the United States is insured to
the amount ofthe CCC price paid for the United States interest. Orange County shall enure
that American Land Titre Association (ALTA)title msurance will be issued For all acquisitions,
and that to title insurance company complies with all state laws,including title insurance and
sanerequiremenm,calls approved bythe Seem insurance Commissioner. mdaeverafa
failure oftide,Orange County will reimburse de Sorted States for the summit paid by CCC,
less any amcuvt paldto the United States from title iruurarme.
10. Orange County mall ensure theittlme consideration paid to any landowners for the
vvmrium m Orange County of any conservation easements m other irerests in lands is no
more than the fair murder value of the land or interests conveyed. Prior a confutative agssroom
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signorine,a copy of Orange County current appraisal policy and standards shall he provided to
NRCS.To deramtine fair market value an appraisal methodology consistent with me Uniform
Standards ofProfessionel Appraisals Practices,We Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal
Land Acquisitions (hetemgenery Land Acquisition Conformist 1992),or other rral estate
valuation Iwhnlques approved and OW by the state when expending state funds for land
acquisition shall be deed. If requested,appraisals shall be provided to NRCS. In rases where the
consionvention eeamcent acgwsition involves Federal fords of more Nun$250,000,an appraisal in
ewmance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisals Practices or the Uniform
Appraisal Standards for Federal Land AOgnisitions(Interagency Land Acquisition Conference,
1992) is required.
11. Orange Canary shall certify paymengs)received by submitting a meandered leha
mat refmmoes;(1)the congestive agmcment number;('d)the conservation ensconced or mho
land infercu contract number,(iii)total amormt of dollars paid or m he paid to the landowner for
the conservation easement,specifying the CCC share and the non-CCC share offhe conservation
standard cost;(iv)Tenn of cooperation easement_(v)acres tquhed,(vi)a copy of the recorded
deed containing the contingent right clause a;dearrilo d in Part V of this Agreement(vii)IRS
Form 8283 and a cdrteat appraisal when a landowner d0mtlon accounts for a portion ofdre
entity's merohda shat Cadfication ofpaymentfor all conservation easements or other
wtaesls in land acquired most occur on or before September 30.2(X4.
12.Performance Reporting-Orange County will cower around monitoring of
coneervatio¢easements or other land interest to ensure cast the conservation easements m other
interest in land are being implemented according to the&ad provisions. An a¢and report of
the status of wtavation easement and pending conservation moment acquisition will be
submitted to CCC,or when requested by CCC or NRCS. This report format will be defined by
NRCS and submitted to the NRCS tepresenfl for toes Agreement.
13. No person whoa an ufficial,memM,or employee of Orange County shall participate,
diNctly or indirectly,in the tunnel monitoring of wruervation easement compliance on his or
her awn land.
14. When a conservation plan violation u reported to me cooperating entity by NRCS,
ether dl admiNatrative and appeal fight have been amausYed by the landowner in eocordanee
with?CPR Part 12 and 7 CFR Pert 614,Orange County shell implement easement enforcement
procedures.
VIII.GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A,The term of this agreement shall be from the date of me last signotme affixed harem through
September30.2004.
B.No asshadmart in whale or in part shall be made of any right or obligation under this
Ceapcmtive Agreement without the john approval of bath the United Stew add Orange
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County. Nothing herein shall pr]ode the United States or Orange County from entering into I
Other mutually accap+able arrangements or agreements. Such dommorm shall be in wrlifng,
reference this agreement,and be maintained as part of Us official ageemcnt file.
C.This Cooperative Agreement may be anee ided, extended,or modified by wrivan amendment
signed by the audderized Officials of one United States and Orange County.
D This agreement may be terminated by added party hereto by a written notice W the other party
may tst30mse Usagreement e dle Unite Same; eterminad mat County ims Steles
may comply soma dthis if United Stasesthe event that Orange Couvty Ins failed to
wmPason, Ne provisions obligations ofIspt. ne the eres set this agreement n CFRnt1 nominated 3, r:
anYma d P the financialrmamble. of Is panties will be u set form in]CFR Pan 1403,Part
3016 and Part 3019, as applicable.
E.This Cooperative Agreement shall be eMomd and interpreted in accordance with applicable
Federal laws and regulations,directives,decades,or offer guidance. Whw signed,[his
Cooperative Agreement will become binding w the Ornge County and the United Sates to be
adorn model in accordance with 7 CFR Par[3015 Uniform defend Assistance Regulations Part
3016-Ilydfarm Administrative Requimmenis far Grants and Cooperative Agreements 0 State am
Local Govermrmet.or Part 3019-Uwkem Administrative Requirements for Crams and
Cooperative Agreements with Inatimtiws of higher Education,Hospitals,and Old Non-Profit
Organizations,as applicable.
F.As a condition ofthis Cooperative Agreement,Orange County seduce and certifies tbatit is
in compliance with,and will comply tithe worse ofhh agreement with me 7 CPR Vert 3016-
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Creme and Cooperative Agreements to State and
Local Governments,or Pan 3019-Urtifatm Administrative Requrimeuts for(3 ads and
Cooperative Agreements with Instieaime of higher Education,Hospitals,and Other Non-Profit
Grganitadnrta,as triumvirate.
0. Orange County aides that it will comply with Title VI of fire Civil Rights Act of 1964,Title
a of the Education Amendmmtis of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the
Aee Discrimination Act of 1975,and ad requirements unposed by the Regulations of the
Department of Agriculture(7 CFR Part I5),Department of marine(28 CFR Pans 42 and 50)to
the effect that,no person In the United States, shall,on the grounds of age,sex,disability,color,
raw,or rational origin,be exoludd from Participation in,or be denied the benefits Of,or be
oNerwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which me applicant
ived Federal financial assistance from the Department;and hereby gives assurance met it will
immediately take any measures necessary to effcamere this agreement.
IC The activities under Us agreement will be be compliance with Title V of the DOO -Free
Workplace Act of 1988,41 U S.C. 702,and 7 CFI;Part 3017, Subpart F.
1.Employees of Orange County shall net be considered to be Federal employees of agents Of the
United States for arty purpose under this agreement.
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J. Orange County shall give CCC,NRCS,or the Comptroller General,Uuough any authorized
representative,access to and the right to cxamwe all retards,books,papas,or documents related
to this agreement.
K.Ifany recipient of Cabral dads Under tba Cooperative Aatcemcnt materially Cols to comply
with the terms of Us Cooperatiw Apreemant the friend States reserves the right to wbolly or
panially recapture Ponds provided in awordame with 9 CFR Parts 1403,3015,3016,aad3019.
L.Orange County agates to comply with all applicable Federal,state, and local laws.
1X.PRLYCIPAL CONTACTS.
The Urinal States represemmlve for Us Cooperative Agreement is:
May K.Combs
State Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service
on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corpomeon
4405 Bland Road
Raleigh,North Camm a 27609
919-893-2101
The Orange County rmma native for Us Cooperative Agreement is:
Director
Orange County
Street Address
City,Store Zip Code
Phone Number
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the following authorized re uesentadves of me United States
and Omba County have executed this Cooperator Agreement.
Orange County
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Orange County
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CON ODITY CREDIT CORFOR flON
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Release No.0371.02
Alisa Hanson(202)9204623
USDA RELEASES $323 MILLION FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
WASR GTON, Sep[6,2002—AgicutNre Seaetary Arm M.Vencman today
summounowl the availubdity of$323 million fortis Foxhound Protection Program(FPP)
Co the ation We Rco, These: to dlyi NaNml these prs
Conservation Service. These funds the allow NRCS W fully implement these yregams
in fiat¢I year 2002 ee authorized bytho20M Fuxin Hill.
' these funds will help keep agricultural lands in production and they anti help
protect cur country's valuable wetland ecosystems,”Veneration said.
Through FPP,$48 million will allow USDA to enter find agreements with states,
tribes,local gdvefumeNa and nonprofit oxgevizations—such as land Ousts and land
resource nervation council. bs protect productive farmland tluough the purchase of
conuervation eascmWs. USDA provides up to 50 patent of the appraised fair modest
value of the conservation easement.
Through WRP, approximately$295 million will enable MRCS to enroll up m
250,000 acres into the Fungous. Landowoas who have already submitted]WRP
applications to the Iced TIRCS office will be notified when finds we available Sir their
projects. The goal otthe program is In achieve the greatest wetland functions and values,
along with optimum wildlife habitat,on tray sure etndlledin the program.
The Bush administration pressure comhrhed to providing the dials and resources
for environmental stewardship to Ounce did the land remain both heraldry and
productive. The 2002 Fans Bill represents an ung recedmted invest nrat in cons ipeopon
on America's private lards,nearly$13 billion door the next ca yeas.
Detailed information on these and other conservation programs audgrari red In the
2002 Fam Bill u available on the Web at
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Farmland Protection Program state-by-state finding list:
State Funding Scale Funding State Funding
krone 1,681,200 Kentucky 2.052)00 Ohio 1442,000
Calilomle 2,350,500 Maine 850,000 Pennsylvania 2.748,400
Cal 1,959,700 Maryland 2,M5,400 Rhode Island 1,328,600
Connecticut 1,967,00 Massachusella 2,244,200 Bouts Carolina 500,000
Delaware 1 iMS500 Michigan 2,131,600 UIaM1 50I 00
Florida 1,000,000 Missouri 411100 Vermont 1733,600
Dennis 1380 300 Montana 1229,200 Vlglnla 1,530,500
Idaho 450000 New Hann ire 1,831,100 Washington 1936,500
Illlnols 1,300,000 New Jeusi 2213690 West Virginia 250,000
Indiana 836,400 New York 11541,800 Wisconsin 1,635,200
Iowa 701 North Carpllna 2,22,500
Wcllands Ractr a Program state-by-etas fording Gat
State Funding State Funding State Funding
Nabama 250,000 Louisiana 18000,000 Ohio 4,000,000
Alaska 0 Mine 210,000 Oklahoma 5,000,000
Arizona 100,000 Maryland 450,000 Omgon 6,630 1f
Arkansas 21,000,000 Massachural 0 Pennsylvania 200,000
California 24,800,000 Michigan 10,000,000 Rhoda Island 200,000
Colorado 1,350,000 Minnesota 17,000,000 South Carolina 8,000,000
Connecticut 0 Mlsslsslppi 18,000,000 South Dakota 2,500 000
Delaware 0 Mlssoun 17,000,000 Tennessee 350,000
Florida 27,001 Montana 700,000 Texas 8,150,00
Georgia 6,335,000 Nebreeke Z000,o0 Utah 0
Hawaii 1200,000 Nevada 0 Vermont 300.000
Idaho 2,000000 New Hampshire 500,000 Virginia 30,000
Illinois 10,000,000 New Jersey 175,000 Washington 7,000,000
Indiana 10,600,000 New Mesiw 0 West Virginia 0
Iowa 16,200,000 New York 2,000,000 Wisconsin 10,900,OW
Kansas 1,000.000 NMM1 Carding 5,04000 Wyoming 5001000
Kentucky 0 North Dakota 2,000,000 -