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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/15/2000 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 15, 2000, AUTHORIZ AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 13 DATE: February 15, 2000 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF' ' Mark Sears SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 15,2000,Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Long-Term Leases of the McKee Property and Longview Farm with Harold Sauer for Dryland Farming and Grazing. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Department purchased the McKee property in 1997 for open space and the Natural Areas Program is responsible for managing this property. This open space has yet to be officially named. The property is approximately 970 acres,with 840 acres of dryland farm and 130 acres of pasture.The original farm tenant terminated the farming lease about six months ago,stating that it was no longer economical to farm the property. The terms of this lease will hopefully make it economical for Mr. Sauer to farm and maintain this property. Ordinance No. 15, 2000, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 1, 2000. ITEM NUMBER: 14 A- AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY B DATE: February I, 2000 M FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Mark Sears SUBJECT: Items Relating to the Lease of the McKee and Longview Farm Open Space Properties. f RECOMMENDATION: �I i Staff recommends adoption o e Re ion d the Ordi ce on First Reading. FINANCIAL IMPACT: ; The City will not receive any income from these leases. The tenant,Harold Sauer,will receive 100%of the crop income and the Production Flexibility payments from the Farm Service Agency. The City owns and manages the McKee property Open Space,which has not been officially named. The City a o y ne'' e ap ximately$15,000 to spray the McKee propertyto eradicat xisting eeds. th , will then be required to pay approximately $3,500 for on ' d e co o ual w control. The City will also be responsible for one-third ofthe c pest of' ded,u y not an annual expense.Larimer County and the City jointly own the Longview Farm Open Space which is managed by County. The County will be responsible for all costs associated with weed and pest control on Longview Farm. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 2000-26 Authorizing aNine-Month Lease of the McKee Property and Longview Farm to Harold Sauer for Dryland Farming and Grazing. B. First ReadingLofZhe d' ce No. 200 0 ity Manager to Enter Into Long- Term Leases ee Pro L gview F with Harold Sauer for Dryland Farming and ng. The Natural Resources Department purchased the McKee property in 1997 for open space and the Natural Areas Program is responsible for managing this property. This open space has yet to be officially named. The property is approximately 970 acres,with 840 acres of dryland farm and 130 acres of pasture.The original farm tenant terminated the farming lease about six months ago,stating that it was no longer economical to farm the property. The terms of this lease will hopefully make it economical for Mr. Sauer to farm and maintain this property. The City will not receive any revenue from the lease and will help pay for weed and pest control on the dryland farm. The City agrees to pay approximately $15,000 to eradicate existing weeds and to pay approximately $3,500 annually for one-third of the cost of weed control on the dryland farm. The City will also pay one- third of the cost of pest control needed on the dryland farm,which is not usually needed annually. The tenant shall pay for all costs associated with the 130 acres of pasture land in exchange for the DATE: February 1,2000 2 ITEM NUMBER: 14 A-B use of the pasture land to graze cattle. The tenant shall be responsible for all costs including fertilizer,weed control, insect control, and fencing. Together with Larimer County,the City is also proposing a lease of Longview Farm with the same terms as with Mr. Sauer for farthing the McKee Faun, except the Longview Farm lease does not include the grazing provisions. The County and the City purchased Longview Farm(approximately 478 acres)in 1997.The County manages this property and will be responsible for all costs associated with weed and pest control on Longview Farm. The Natural Area Program may restore the McKee ro a to native prairie grasses at some time in the future and then manage i a at U n 's f . g lease is a very economical means of maintaining this o space p perty. pro f the Resolution,the initial term of the leases will extend until tob 1 00 U n final ption of the Ordinance,the leases will be automatically renewed annually on ctober 1 th of eac year. The conditions of the leases allow any party to terminate with 90 days notice.