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Action on Resolution 18-095, A Resolution Awarding Bids for City Hay Lease in Section 11-T109N-R50W (Main Avenue South & 32nd Street South)
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Summary:
This resolution will award bids for a two-year lease for the City Hay Land located in Section 110-T109N-R50W to Tim Bauer for $50.00 per acre.
Background:
The City owns a parcel of property in the Northeast ¼ of Section 11-T109N-R50W, which is located south of 32nd Street South and east of Main Avenue South as shown on the attached map. This parcel is where the City has constructed wetlands and there is approximately 18 acres of the parcel available to lease for haying. The City advertised the bid for a two-year lease and the bids were opened at 1:30 on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Brookings City & County Government Center. The following bids were received:
• Tim Bauer, Elkton, SD $50.00 per acre
• Brian Fett, Dell Rapids, SD $47.00 per acre
• MC Hay, Brookings, SD $40.00 per acre
Tim Bauer, Elkton, SD, submitted the highest bid of $50.00 per acre. Following approval of this resolution to award the bids, the City will advertise a Notice of Public Hearing with intent to lease to private person for the City Council’s January 8, 2019 meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
The City will receive $900.00 per year for 2019 and 2020.
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Recommend awarding the two-year contract to Tim Bauer for the high bid of $50.00 per acre.
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