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Action on Resolution 18-094, A Resolution Awarding Bids on City Crop Lease in Wiese and Freeland Additions
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Summary:
This resolution will award bids for the 2019 City Crop Lease in the Freeland and Wiese Additions to David Rochel for the bid price of $206.50 per acre.
Background:
The City owns 22 acres of property available for crop land in Section 18, Freeland Addition, and 30 acres available for crop land in Section 19, Wiese Addition, both in T110N, R49W in the City’s industrial parks. The crop land lease will be a one-year lease for 2019, renewable for one additional year in 2020 if agreeable to both parties. A bid letting was held at 1:30 on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Brookings City & County Government Center, and the following bids were received:
• David Rochel, Aurora, SD $206.50 per acre
• Brian Fett, Dell Rapids, SD $150.00 per acre
• Tim Bauer, Elkton, SD $120.00 per acre
There will be a second step to hold a public hearing at the January 8, 2018 City Council meeting to lease to David Rochel, a private person, as required by statute.
Fiscal Impact:
The City will receive $10,738.00 in revenue for 2019 and possibly 2020.
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Recommendation:
Recommend awarding the bid to David Rochel in the amount of $206.50 per acre.
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