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• S and necessity require the establishment of the proposed agricultural and open space preserve. Said resolution shall establish the boundaries of the preserve, and shall state that said boundaries define those areas within which the Town is willing to enter into contracts pursuant to the Act. If, upon completion of the hearing, the Council does not find and determine that the establishing of an agricultural or open space preserve would be in furtherance of the public interest, convenience and necessity, the Council shall, by motion, terminate the proceedings on the proposal. 6 . Term of Contract . The minimum term for any contract executed on land within an agricultural or open space preserve shall be ten (10) years . 7 . Contracts . It is the policy of the Town to enter into contracts in accordance with Article 3 of the Act, limiting the use of agricultural and open space land for the purpose of preserving such land pursuant and subject to the conditions set forth in the contract and in the Act. It is the further policy of the Town that any such contract may provide for restrictions , terms and conditions including payments and fees more restrictive than, or in addition to, those required by the Act. S . Criteria for Agricultural and Open Space Preserve. An agricultural or open space preserve shall consist of not less than one hundred (100) acres provided that in order to meet the one hundred (100) acre requirement, two (2) or more parcels may be combined if said parcels are contiguous or if in common ownership. An agricultural or open space preserve of less than one hundred (100) acres may be established if smaller preserves are necessary due to the unique characteristics of the agricultural enterprises or open space requirements in the area and if it is indicated that an operation or open space area of less than one hundred (100) acres RODIN D. FAI5ANT ATTORNEY AT LAW 750 WELCH ROAD PALO ALTO, CALIF. 94304 (415) 328-6333 -3-