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Meeting Date:	04/24/2017
RFP for School land Hunting & Grazing lease
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals for a Agricultural Grazing and Hunting lease for the Penjamo and Llano Pastures; Texas School Lands, Survey Nos. 1383 & 1384, containing approximately 8,829.57 acres in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 263.003 (School Lands) and Section 263.007 (Sale or Lease of Real Property Through Sealed Bid Procedure) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Property descriptions:
El Panjamo Pasture containing approximately 4,364.53 acres of land granted to Webb County, Texas as School lands by the State of Texas being Survey No. 1383 in said County, and located on Texas HWY 44 approximately 36 miles Northeast of Laredo, Texas.

El Llano Pasture containing approximately 4,465.04 acres of land granted to Webb County, Texas as School lands by the State of Texas being Survey No. 1384 in said County, and located on Texas HWY 44 approximately 38 miles Northeast of Laredo, Texas.

Issue: Current Agricultural Grazing and Hunting lease will expire June 22, 2017.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal request for proposals as per State law.

Result: Continue leasing out Texas school land property.

Background:

Current lease for Texas School land properties will expire June 22, 2017. Seeking approval from Commissioner Court to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure formal proposals from interested parties to obtain best value for Webb County in accordance with Texas Local Government Code under sections 263.003 & 263.007.

Property descriptions:
El Panjamo Pasture containing approximately 4,364.53 acres of land granted to Webb County, Texas as School lands by the State of Texas being Survey No. 1383 in said County, and located approximately 36 miles Northeast of Laredo, Texas.

El Llano Pasture containing approximately 4,465.04 acres of land granted to Webb County, Texas as School lands by the State of Texas being Survey No. 1384 in said County, and located approximately 38 miles Northeast of Laredo, Texas.

Operation by successful proposer on subject properties shall be limited to grazing and hunting activities only.

Previous Court Action:

Approval of School Land Lease dated May 29, 2012

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	n/a
Funding Source:	n/a
Balance:	n/a
Financial Impact:
No impact to General Fund All proceeds from hunting / Grazing lease are distributed to the respective school districts after all applicable fees and/or taxes are paid.

Attachments
school land lease copy