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FIRST RENEWAL OF CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NUMBER 38779
GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH MARTY RICHTER
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This FIRST RENEWAL OF CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 38779
("Renewal") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth, a home-
rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("LESSOR"), acting by and through its
duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Marty Richter, a natural person
("LESSEE").
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2009, LESSOR and LESSEE entered in to a Grazing
Lease Agreement, the same being City Secretary Contract Number 38779
("Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, said Agreement provides for LESSEE's use of a portion of the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge for the purpose of grazing domesticated livestock; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Agreement ends on September 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that the term may be renewed for additional
one-year periods by mutual agreement between the LESSOR and the LESSEE; and
WHEREAS, the LESSEE has given notice of his desire to renew and extend said
Agreement for an additional one-year period under the same terms and conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, LESSOR and LESSEE agree to renew and extend the Agreement
as follows:
All terms and provisions of the original Agreement between the LESSOR and the
LESSEE shall remain in full force and effect except as specifically amended
herein. The first renewal term of this Agreement shall be for-ane_l1 _gear,-------�
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beginning on October 1. 2009, and concluding on September 30, 2010, unless
terminated sooner in accordance with Article XXVII.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Renewal
A eement in multiples in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this J� day of
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LESSOR LESSEE
By: By:
Charl s W. Daniels, Marty Richter
Assistant ity Manager
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 417/2009 -Ord. No. 18534-04-2009
DATE: 4/7/2009 REFERENCE NO.: **L-14749 LOG NAME: 80NCGRAZELEASE1
CODE: L TYPE: CONSENTPUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorize an Annual Livestock Grazing Lease of Approximately 285.8 Acres Within the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge with Mr. Marty Richter for an Annual Lease Fee of$2,052.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Authorize an Annual Livestock Grazing Lease for approximately 285.8 acres of dedicated parkland within
the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge with Mr. Marty Richter for an annual lease fee of$2,052.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund by $2,052.00; and
3. Authorize staff to spend fees collected totaling $2,052.00 on supplies for repairs to boundary fencing,
post and cabling.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Marty Richter is a livestock producer/rancher who raises cattle in the vicinity of the Fort Worth Nature
Center and Refuge (the "Nature Center"). Mr. Richter contacted the City to inquire about leasing a portion
of the Nature Center for grazing purposes. The property in question consists of a 285.8 acre tract that abuts
Mr. Richter's property and that is generally not accessible by members of the public at the present time.
The 285.8 acre tract consists of 62.3 acres of improved grazing land that has been previously cultivated
with feed crop and 223.5 acres of bottomland that lacks significant grazing resources. The 2003 Nature
Center Strategic Master Plan does not recommend any type of future development of this tract that would
conflict with its present day use by livestock. It is located in a remote corner of the park and is therefore
infrequently visited by staff. The proposed grazing lease would benefit the City having a tenant on-site to
keep watch on the property while generating a small amount of revenue. Staff will coordinate use of the site
with Mr. Richter and monitor impacts while livestock are present to ensure compliance with the terms of the
Annual Livestock Grazing Lease (Lease).
Staff recommends a total annual lease fee of$2,052.00, which represents a $15 per acre fee for the
improved grazing land and a $5 per acre fee for the unimproved bottomland. These fees match market
rates for grazing leases. Staff will spend fees collected on supplies for repairs to boundary fencing, post and
cabling.
The proposed Lease would be an initial one year term with indefinite annual renewal options upon mutual
consent and would include a provision allowing either party to terminate the Lease, with or without cause,
on 30 days written notice.
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On December 17, 2008, the Parks and Community Advisory Board endorsed staffs recommendation that
the City Council authorize City staff to enter into a Lease within the Nature Center with Mr. Marty Richter.
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Conservancy and the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center
and Refuge, non-profit community support groups for the Nature Center, have no objections to entering into
this Lease.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Park and Community Services Department is
responsible for collection and deposit of funds due to the City under this Lease. Upon approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE72 488100 080502107010 $2,052.00 FE72 522030 080502107010 $2,052.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6183)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Suzanne Tuttle (237-6940)
ATTACHMENTS
80NCGRAZELEASE1 Ord .doc
Exhibit A- Proposed Nature Center Lease Area.pdf
Nature Center Grazing Lease- entire park.pdf
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