RESOLUTION TO APPROVE COOPERATIVE PLANNING AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University believes that it is appropriate and necessary for the University to be an active and constructive participant in planning efforts conducted its host community; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University heard a presentation from the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation ("RHEDC") at the Board's February 2002 Retreat outlining a proposed cooperative planning approach involving community groups interested in the city's "Textile Corridor" including Winthrop University; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Trustees have examined the proposed Cooperative Planning Agreement prepared by the RHEDC and find that its terms and conditions are appropriate and acceptable; and

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University that the Cooperative Planning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated by reference is hereby approved; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University, that the President of Winthrop University is hereby authorized to execute the Cooperative Planning Agreement on behalf of Winthrop University.

April 12, 2002