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<br /> B. Evidence of Title.The sponsor agrees to provide documentation that shows the type of ownership interest for the property that
<br /> has been acquired.This shall be done before any payment of financial assistance.
<br /> C. Legal Description of Real Property Rights Acquired.The legal description of the real property rights purchased with funding
<br /> assistance provided through this project Agreement(and protected by a recorded conveyance of rights to the State of
<br /> Washington)shall be incorporated into the Agreement before final payment.
<br /> D. Conveyance of Rights to the State of Washington.Document securing long-term rights for the State of Washington. When real
<br /> property rights(both fee simple and lesser interests)are acquired,the sponsor agrees to execute an appropriate document
<br /> conveying certain rights and responsibilities to RCO,on behalf of the State of Washington. These documents include a Deed of
<br /> Right,Assignment of Rights,Easements and/or Leases. The sponsor agrees to use document language provided by RCO,to
<br /> record the executed document in the County where the real property lies,and to provide a copy of the recorded document to
<br /> RCO.The document required will vary depending on the project type,the real property rights being acquired and whether or not
<br /> those rights are being acquired in perpetuity.
<br /> 1. Deed of Right. The Deed of Right conveys to the people of the state of Washington the right to preserve,protect,and/or
<br /> use the property for public purposes consistent with the fund source. Sponsors shall use this document when acquiring real
<br /> property rights that include the underlying land. This document may also be applicable for those easements where the
<br /> sponsor has acquired a perpetual easement for public purposes.
<br /> 2. Assignment of Rights. The Assignment of Rights document transfers certain rights such as access and enforcement to
<br /> RCO. Sponsors shall use this document when an easement or lease is being acquired for habitat conservation or salmon
<br /> recovery purposes. The Assignment of Rights requires the signature of the underlying landowner and must be incorporated
<br /> by reference in the easement document.
<br /> 3. Easements and Leases. The sponsor may incorporate required language from the Deed of Right or Assignment of Rights
<br /> directly into the easement or lease document,thereby eliminating the requirement for a separate document Language will
<br /> depend on the situation;sponsor must obtain RCO approval on the draft language prior to executing the easement or lease.
<br /> E. Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Assistance
<br /> 1. When federal funds are part of this Agreement,the Sponsor agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Uniform
<br /> Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,84 Stat.1894(1970)—Public Law 91-646,as
<br /> amended by the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act,PL 100-17-1987,and applicable regulations
<br /> and procedures of the federal agency implementing that Act
<br /> 2. When state funds are part of this Agreement,the sponsor agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Uniform
<br /> Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy of the State of Washington,Chapter 8.26 RCW,and Chapter
<br /> 468-100 WAC.
<br /> 3. Housing and Relocation.In the event that housing and relocation costs,as required by federal law set out in subsection(1)
<br /> above and/or state law set out in subsection(2)above,are involved in the execution of this project,the sponsor agrees to
<br /> provide any housing and relocation assistance required.
<br /> F. Buildings and Structures. In general,grant funds are to be used for outdoor recreation,habitat conservation,or salmon recovery.
<br /> Sponsors agree to remove or demolish ineligible structures. Sponsors must consult RCO regarding compliance with section 9-
<br /> Archaeological and Cultural Resources before structures are removed or demolished.
<br /> SECTION 23. RESTRICTION ON CONVERSION OF REAL PROPERTY AND/OR FACILITIES TO OTHER USES
<br /> The sponsor shall not at any time convert any real property or facility acquired,developed,renovated,and/or restored pursuant to this
<br /> Agreement to uses other than those purposes for which funds were approved without prior approval of the funding board in
<br /> compliance with applicable statutes,rules,and funding board policies. It is the intent of the funding board's conversion policy,current
<br /> or as amended in the future,that all real property or facilities acquired,developed,renovated,and/or restored with funding assistance
<br /> remain in the public domain in perpetuity unless otherwise identified in the Agreement or as approved by the funding board.
<br /> Determination of whether a conversion has occurred shall be based upon applicable law and RCFB/SRFB policies.
<br /> For acquisition projects that are term limited,such as one involving a lease or a term-limited restoration,renovation,or development
<br /> project or easement,this restriction on conversion shall apply only for the length of the term,unless otherwise provided in written
<br /> documents or required by applicable state or federal law. In such case,the restriction applies to such projects for the length of the
<br /> term specified by the lease,easement,deed,or landowner agreement.
<br /> When a conversion has been determined to have occurred,the sponsor is required to remedy the conversion per established funding
<br /> board policies.
<br /> SECTION 24. CONSTRUCTION,OPERATION,USE AND MAINTENANCE OF ASSISTED PROJECTS
<br /> For acquisition,development,renovation and restoration projects,sponsors must ensure that properties or facilities assisted with
<br /> funding board funds,including undeveloped sites,are built,operated,used,and maintained:
<br /> A. According to applicable federal,state,and local laws and regulations,including public health standards and building codes.
<br /> B. In a reasonably safe condition for the project's intended use.
<br /> C. Throughout its estimated life so as to prevent undue deterioration.
<br /> WWRP Project Agreement-RCO#12-1085D Outdoor Recreation Account
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