Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Director of Development, or authorized signatory, to execute those documents necessary to further amend the Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes, dated December 1, 2016, with JRS Writsel Farms, GP and as amended by a First, Second and Third Amendment to Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes to adjust the number of tillable acreage of the Leased Premises used for farming around the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) and Compost Facility for the 2026 farming season. The Department of Public Utilities has agreed to allow the Recreation and Parks to use and a portion of the Compost site to operate a tree nursery reducing that which was being farmed. In addition, vacant ground was recently purchased by the City of Columbus adjacent to the water plant that can now be added into the Lease Agreement. The adjustments take the leaseable acreage from 290.5 tillable acres to 394.9 and will adjust the annual rental income received by the City from $53,742.50 to $73,056.50.
Fiscal Impact: The City’s annual lease income will be increased by $19,314.00, to $73,056.50.
Emergency Action: This legislation is presented as emergency in order to properly identify the fields and acreage associated with the Farm Lease and to allow the Tenant appropriate time to prepare for the 2026 growing season.
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To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signatory, to execute a Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes with JRS Writsel Farms, GP to increase the acreage of land leased for farming purposes at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Development on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, through its Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Office, by an Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes, dated Decemb...
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