HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18534-04-2009Ordinance No 18534-04-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,052.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL LIVESTOCK GRAZING LEASE WITH MR. MARTY
RICHTER WITHIN THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE, PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
$2,052.00 for the purpose of authorizing an Annual Livestock Grazing Lease with Mr Marty Richter within
the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 18283 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. April 7, 2009
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION:.... Approved on;4/7/2009 =Ord. No. 18534-04-2009.
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DATE. ~ Tuesday April 07 2009 REFERENCE NO "'L 14749
LOG NAME 80NCGRAZELEASE1
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
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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 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
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FE72 488100 080502107010
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Logname• 80NCGRAZELEASEI
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2 052.00 FE72 522030 080502107010
Charles Daniels (6183)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Suzanne Tuttle (237-6940)
2 052.00
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