Item 5LItem 5L:
Authorize renewal of a lease agreement for grazing on undeveloped property (17.373 acres) in Bicentennial Park
Grazing lease renewal for undeveloped property in Bicentennial Park
Lease area consists of approximately 17.373 acres of undeveloped park land along the west side of Bicentennial Park, typically referred to as the Evans property
Currently leased thru May 31,2006 to Ralph and Linda Evans for grazing.
Land consists primarily of grass slopes
Utilized in past years for grazing
Grazing lease renewal for undeveloped property in Bicentennial Park
Proposed renewal for 14 months to expire July 31, 2007
Lease not anticipated to interfere with timing on planned City use or development of the site
Sixty day notification of termination to apply to all or a portion of the property
Tenants responsible for accepting in current condition and mowing/maintaining the premises in a good, safe condition
Grazing lease renewal for undeveloped property in Bicentennial Park
Grazing lease provides a cost effective method of maintaining the property
Anticipated costs savings of $3,500 resulting from tenant mowing and maintenance of site
Evans’ have proven to be good caretakers of the land
Parks Board reviewed and recommended approval (6-0) at their May 8, 2006 meeting
City Attorney has review proposed agreement and there are no substantive changes from previous lease document
Aerial View
Grazing lease renewal for undeveloped property in Bicentennial Park
Staff available for questions and seeks City Council direction