The NC Department of Transportation is currently working on a project with replacing the bridge located over the Dan River near the County-owned Moratock Park. During the bridge replacement project, there will be active construction near the park and around the river on the upper side. For the safety and well-being of Stokes County citizens and employees, County Management is recommending the closure of the upper side of Moratock Park for the upcoming park season and for the foreseeable future until the project is complete. The recommendation is to close the side of the park to the left after passing over the bridge and restrict access to the bank area and water near and under the bridge. The lower side of the park where the Iron Furnace is located at, is recommended to be left open for public use. Director Easter will present this request to the commissioners at the meeting. Attached is a memo from Miriam Powell from the NCACC County Risk Pool that Stokes is a part of regarding the insurance side and liability.