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5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 intended to be acquired as "open space" shall be acquired in fee or by perpetual conservation easement (as defined in §38-30.5-102, C.R.S.) for open space purposes by any one or more of the Parties, to the extent funds are appropriated and made available for such purpose. Whether and the method by which such acquisition will take place, and the terms and conditions of purchase, together with the determination of whether fee title or a perpetual conservation easement will be acquired, shall be at the sole discretion of the acquiring Party(ies). Upon acquisition of any Rural Preservation parcels shown on Exhibit A, the acquiring Party shall present to its governing body, pursuant to its charter, ordinance or other provisions of law, a request to provide to each of the other Parties an undivided interest in a perpetual conservation easement upon said lands, providing for restrictions on development and the use in accordance with the terms of this Plan and the site-specific management plan. Open space shall serve one or more of the following functions: (a) urban shaping between or around municipalities or community service areas and buffer zones between residential and non-residential development; (b) preservation of critical ecosystems, natural areas, scenic vistas and area, fish and wildlife habitat, natural resources and landmarks, and cultural, historical and archaeological areas; (c) linkages and trails, access to public lakes, streams and other usable open space lands, stream corridors and scenic corridors along highways; (d) areas of environmental preservation, designated as areas of concern, generally in multiple ownership, where several different preservation methods (including other governmental bodies' participation or private ownership) may need to be utilized; (e) conservation of natural resources, including but not limited to forest lands, range lands, agricultural land, aquifer recharge areas, and surface water; (f) preservation of land for outdoor recreation areas limited to passive recreational use, including but not limited to hiking, photography or nature studies, and if specifically designated, bicycling, horseback riding, or fishing; (g) underground public facilities, public utility mains, lines; other public facilities may be located thereon where approved by the governing bodies of each of the Parties. Once acquired, open space may be used only for the above purposes, and shall be used in accordance with a site-specific management plan approved by the governing body of the acquiring Party(ies) after consultation with the other Parties. Until acquisition, such parcels or portions of parcels shall be subject to the Development Limitations set forth in Section 3 of this Plan. Boulder County shall use its best efforts in good faith to acquire the parcel designated Rural Preservation located west of the U.S. 36 and Marshall Road right-of-way area adjacent to the Superior town limits in Section 13, TiS, R70W, 6th PM. 10