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The parks, greenways and trails developed by the District will become regional assets woven into the local park and recreation networks. The long term management, maintenance and preservation <br />of the greenways are of critical importance to the integrity of the system as a whole. The management becomes the responsibility of each local jurisdiction where the Centennial Greenway <br />is developed. As each component of the Centennial Greenway is designed in detail, management and maintenance agreements will be established between the District and local municipalities. <br /> The agreements will define maintenance guidelines and expectations to ensure that issues of safety, trash collection, repair and aesthetics are monitored and addressed. Where appropriate, <br />consideration should also be given to establishing joint agreements with multiple entities to create the opportunity for municipalities to work together to contribute to The Great Rivers <br />Greenway District is funded by a one-tenth of one cent Missouri sales tax in the three county area. The District is focused on implementing capital projects throughout the three county <br />region. Its capacity to complete projects is dramatically enhanced by forming partnerships with other municipalities, agencies and organizations to seek additional sources of funding. <br /> These alternatives can include brownfield, transportation enhancement funds, TIF and Community Development Block Grants. It is also essential that Centennial Greenway planning efforts <br />seek out related projects planned by other entities as opportunities to <br />maintenance “pools” in lieu of performing the actual maintenance. <br />jointly develop greenway components and funding opportunities. <br /> <br />