AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-211R, approving a Lease of Airport Property for Agricultural Use with Curby D. Ohnheiser at the San Marcos Regional Airport for an initial three-year term with authorization for an additional three-year term in the total annual amount of $64,474.32 of revenue to the City in response to Request for Proposals No. 220-140; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Lease Agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 7, 2020
Department: General Services Department - Lee Hitchcock, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
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Background Information:
The City of San Marcos received one (1) proposal in response to Request for Proposal 220-140 for Lease of Land for Agricultural Use at San Marcos Regional Airport. An evaluation comprised of City staff and the City’s airport management contractor, Texas Aviation Partners, evaluated the proposal submitted by Mr. Curby Ohnheiser located in San Marcos, Texas, and has determined the proposal to be in the best interest of the City. The City therefore recommends award of a revenue contract to Mr. Curby Ohnheiser in the amount of $64.61 per acre, for an annual contract amount of $64,474.32 for 997.9 acres. The initial term of the lease is three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional three year term.
Mr. Ohnheiser has leased this land for a number of years and is familiar with all safety procedures and FAA requirements in order to safely operate within the restricted areas of the San Marcos Regional Airport. The proposed cropping schedule involves corn planted outside the runway system with wheat and sorghum planted within the runway system as the two crops are less than thirty-eight inches (38”) in height and will not obscure visibility.
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Recommendation:
The City recommends award of a revenue contract for Lease of Land for Agricultural Use at San Marcos Regional Airport to Mr. Curby Ohnheiser in the total amount of $322,271.60 for an initial five (5) year term.