Okaloosa County BOCC — June 16, 2015 — Signed MOU

Memorandum of Understanding for the Artificial Reef Initiative This Memorandum of Understanding is made on this 28th day of May 2015, by and between Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) and Okaloosa County, FL for the purpose of achieving the various aims and objectives relating to the Artificial Reef Initiative (the Initiative). WHEREAS Eglin AFB and Okaloosa County desire to enter into an agreement in which Eglin AFB and Okaloosa County will work together, on an ongoing basis, to execute the Initiative. AND WHEREAS Eglin AFB and Okaloosa County, encouraged by the success of the Pilot Project, are desirous to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between each party, setting out the working arrangements that each of the partners agree are necessary to execute the Initiative. Purpose The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to provide the framework for the on-going cooperation between Eglin AFB and Okaloosa County regarding the Initiative. Both parties have previously expressed their commitment to support the use of re-purposed concrete material provided by Eglin AFB for the construction of artificial reefs along the Okaloosa County coastline. Obligations of Parties Both parties acknowledge that no contractual relationship is created between them by this agreement but agree to work together to ensure that the appropriate leadership, administrative, and operational efforts are put forth in order to ensure the Initiative’s success. Furthermore, this agreement can be terminated at any time, for any reason, by either or both parties without recourse. Cooperation The activities and services for the Initiative shall include, but not limited to, the following: Eglin AFB shall: 1. Provide re-purposed concrete materials from its constituent facilities (Air Force Research Lab, 96th Range Group, 96th Civil Engineer Group, etc.) to Okaloosa County at no cost. Only certain materials that meet specifications outlined by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will be used for Initiative. 2. Also consider other potential reef material (non-usable tanks, planes, etc) or any other large scale items that may require costly disposal but meet the criteria of the Initiative. Okaloosa County shall: 1. Bear all responsibility, including costs, for the collection, transportation, storage, and deployment of said re-purposed reef materials. 2. Be responsible for site selection, design, and construction of all reefs created from re- purposed Eglin materials. Eglin AFB and Okaloosa County: 1. Both parties shall work together to identify the suitability of materials made available by Eglin AFB, along with ways to transfer said materials to the County for their use. 2. Both parties shall work together to stage reef materials in a manner that reduces cost and expense for both the installation and the County. Details related to material collection schedule, location, volume, etc. shall be worked out by vested parties. Resources Eglin AFB and Okaloosa County will endeavor to have final approval as outlined above, in the Initiative prior to beginning any agreed upon activities or services. Funding for the construction, including collection and transportation of any re-purposed concrete materials, of the Artificial Reef will be provided by Okaloosa County, which may include tax revenue and grants awarded by various agencies (to include, but not be limited to, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Natural Resource Disaster Assessment, and RESTORE Act programs). 2T DAVID A. HARRIS Nathan D. Boyles Brigadier General, USAF Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Commander, 96th Test Wing