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IMPLEMENTATION
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)
between
Payette River Scenic Byway Advisory Council
and
SAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
(formerly IDA-ORE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.)
and
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
I. PARTIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MOA AND THE ASSOCIATED Scenic
Byway Advisory Council:
• County Government Entity members: Ada County, Adams County, Boise County, and
Valley County.
• City Government Entity members: City of Cascade, City of Donnelly, City of Eagle, City
of Horseshoe Bend, City of McCall, and City of New Meadows
• Other Government Entity members: Boise National Forest, Bureau of Land Management,
Bureau of Reclamation, Idaho State Department of Lands, and Payette National Forest.
• Ex-officio (non -voting) members: Sage Community Resources and Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD).
• All entities hereinafter called Advisory Council Members:
II. PURPOSE:
• The purpose of this agreement is to assist in the accomplishment of the Payette River
Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan's implementation, maintenance, and
operations.
"The Mission of the Payette River Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan is to
enhance the cultural, archeological, historical, recreation, scenic, and natural
experiences of residents and travelers as they live and travel along the Payette River
Scenic Byway."
III. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFITS AND INTERESTS:
• It is of mutual benefit and interest for all parties associated with the Payette River Scenic
Byway Corridor to cooperate in the implementation, maintenance, and operations of its
Management Plan and the identified developments. The Payette River Scenic Byway
Corridor Management Plan implementation, maintenance, and operations will improve
the economic potential in the area, by inviting visitors to travel and enjoy the Scenic
Byway's many opportunities. The implementation, maintenance, and operations will also
enhance the resident's local experiences and knowledge opportunities and will enhance
the corridor's long-term traffic safety. The extent of economic potential will be based on
the quality and marketing of the Scenic Byway and the ability of various entities to
supply goods and services to those that use the Scenic Byway.
IV. THE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES' RESPONSIBILI I'IES:
• Designate a representative to the Advisory Council and support their participation in the
implementation, maintenance and operations of the Payette River Scenic Byway Corridor
Management Plan;
• Adopt and support the Payette River Scenic Byway Management Plan & subsequent
amendments, consistent with local and Entity policies and priorities;
• Approve & sponsor projects in your Entity's area of responsibility consistent with the
plan and local priorities;
• Participate in the development, maintenance and operations of approved projects in your
Entity's area of responsibility as supported by annual maintenance and operations
budgets; •
• Give written and testimonial support for approved projects in another government
entity's area of responsibility, when requested and consistent with the plan and local
spending priorities; and
• Assist in the search for grants and other funding for development, maintenance, and
operations of the Board of Directors and the implementation and maintenance of the
Management Plan.
V. THE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS' RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate, as a team member, to oversee the implementation, maintenance, and
operations of the Payette River Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan;
• Keep the governing body of the Entity that they represent aware of the Advisory
Council's actions and the status of the Management Plan's implementation;
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