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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 />