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“ In addition, the parties decided that all pending litigation would be dropped, and the Foundation agreed to pay more than $19,000 in outstanding court costs. Another key point was that the parties stipulated that future disputes would be submitted for mediation or arbitration. Parties on both sides in the dispute credited CRS' role as a key element in their successful attempt to resolve their differences cooperatively. ”

“ Foundation also agreed that, when business construction resumed, no work would go forward until necessary services, such as an adequate water supply, were in place. The Foundation would pay for any capital improvements necessitated by its business development efforts. Town officials agreed to lend their support to the organization's application to the Oregon Land Use Board for permission to incorporate a town on the ranch. ”