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Section 14-_ Program established. <br />(a) There shall be an Adopt -A -County -Street program established within the <br />department. <br />(b) The department may designate segments of eligible County streets that may be <br />adopted by participants for maintenance and. beautification activities. <br />(c) Participation in the program is voluntary and shall be formalized by a written <br />agreement between the department and the participant. <br />(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or restrict the department's ability <br />to continue or enter into informal maintenance or beautification partnerships with <br />any individual, business, nonprofit, community group, school, or other organization <br />outside of the program. <br />(e) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or restrict any individual from <br />volunteering to perform beautification activities within an adopted segment. <br />Section 14- Program application. <br />(a) The application shall be on a form prescribed by the director and shall include: <br />(1) Name and contact information of the individual, business, nonprofit, community <br />group, school, or other organization; <br />(2) Name and contact information of the designated coordinator responsible for <br />organizing activities and maintaining communication with the department; <br />(3) Proposed segment of the County street to be adopted; <br />(4) Estimated number of volunteers; and <br />(5) Proposed timeline for maintenance and beautification activities. <br />(b) Participants must submit an application annually to remain in the program. <br />Section 14-_ Eligible maintenance and beautification activities; participant <br />responsibilities. <br />(a) Eligible maintenance and beautification activities include but are not limited to: <br />(1) Litter collection and disposal; <br />(2) Trimming or removal of small vegetation within the right-of-way, as approved <br />by the director; <br />(3) Minor beautification, such as planting approved native plants; and <br />(4) Other activities approved by the director that support the maintenance and <br />safety of County streets. <br />(b) The participant shall: <br />(1) Report hazards, including potholes, illegal dumping, damaged signs, or unsafe <br />conditions; <br />(2) Conduct a minimum of four activities during the one-year enrollment, unless <br />otherwise approved by the director; and <br />(3) Comply with safety guidelines issued by the director, including required safety <br />briefings and use of protective equipment. <br />2 <br />