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SIXTH RENEWAL OF CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NUMBER 38779
GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MARTY RICHTER
This SIXTH RENEWAL OF CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 38779 ("Sixth
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");
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;
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that the term may be renewed for additional one-
year periods by mutual agreement between the LESSOR and the LESSEE;
WHEREAS, the fifth renewal term of the Agreement (CSC 38779-A5) ends on
September 30, 2014; 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 sixth renewal term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year,
beginning on October 1, 2014, and concluding on September 30, 2015, unless
terminated sooner in accordance with Article XXVI.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/7/2009 - Ord. No. 18534-04-2009
DATE: 4/7/2009 REFERENCE NO.: **L-14749 LOG NAME: 80NCGRAZELEASEI
CODE: L TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
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.
On December 17, 2008, the Parks and Community Advisory Board endorsed staffs recommendation
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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/AccounVCenters FROM Fund/AccounVCenters
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-pd
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