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a. Collaborated regarding the removal of invasive vegetation identified along the <br /> trail alignment. <br /> 5. SMRF applied and received a Recreational Trail Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife <br /> Department (TPWD) with funds to be used to plan, design and construct a natural <br /> surface trail system within the Purgatory Creek corridor. <br /> a. The total grant amount is$200,000, the "Grant Amount"). <br /> b. The trail construction design will consist of natural materials. <br /> c. The grant application included a City Letter of Support. <br /> d. The grant provides an opportunity for the City to leverage the efforts of a <br /> community partner to enhance the Project. <br /> II. Purpose of MOU <br /> The purpose of this MOU is to establish roles, responsibilities and procedures of the City and <br /> SMRF in planning and constructing trails as part of the Project using the Recreational Trail Grant <br /> funds awarded to SMRF by TPWD. <br /> Ill. MOU <br /> 1. City of San Marcos Commitments. The City will: <br /> a. Acquire and establish easements and rights-of-way including areas for trails; <br /> b. Designate via email one person as the City's point of contact to SMRF for matters <br /> related to this MOU; <br /> c. If required, assist SMRF in obtaining needed permits and approvals for project; <br /> d. Waive any fees associated with plan review, permits or approvals of proposed <br /> projects, to the extent permitted by and in accordance with applicable ordinances <br /> and polices of the City; <br /> e. The City will purchase trail construction materials, not to exceed the Grant Amount. <br /> i. Prior to the purchase of materials,the material type, quantity and cost will be <br /> approved in writing by both the City and SMRF; <br /> ii. City staff must adhere to the City Purchasing policy for procurement, which may <br /> require obtaining bids for larger purchases. <br /> f. Maintain completed and accepted trails following a maintenance schedule and after <br /> flooding events; <br /> g. Provide technical assistance to SMRF related to the trails, such as mapping and <br /> engineering review and assistance; <br /> 2. San Marcos River Foundation Commitments. SMRF will: <br /> a. Plan and construct natural trails including identifying construction materials <br /> quantities and costs, subject to the consent and approval by the City and SMRF; <br /> b. Reimburse the City for the cost of purchasing materials for the project. <br /> c. Designate via email one person as SMRF's point of contact to the City for matters <br /> related to this MOU; <br /> d. Provide and coordinate volunteer work through SMRF's members, other groups, and <br /> individuals for construction of trails; <br /> e. Defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, employees and agents,from <br /> and against all damages, claims, losses, demands, suits, judgments, and costs, <br /> including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses to the extent caused by the <br /> negligence of SMRF, its officers, agents and volunteers; <br /> 2 <br />