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Meeting Date:	07/27/2020
Hunting and Grazing Lease RFP - Cuchillas and Lomas Pastures
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Erika Hernandez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals for an Agricultural Grazing and Hunting lease for the Cuchillas and Lomas II Pastures; designated as Texas School Lands by the State of Texas, containing approximately 2,292.00 acres and 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 any other matters incident thereto.

Property description:
The Cuchillas and Lomas Pastures containing approximately 2,292.00 acres of land granted to Webb County, Texas as School Land by the State of Texas being survey No’s 1687 & 577, Abstract 1890 & Abstract 911, in said County, and located approximately 27 miles east of the City of Laredo on U.S. Hwy. 59 E, a/k/a I-69.

Issue: Current Agricultural Grazing and Hunting lease will expire on October 12, 2020. Lessee has exercised their final option to extend.

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

Result: Secure proposals for the Court's consideration to award a new lease for hunting and grazing operation.

Background:

None

Previous Court Action:

Approval of hunting and grazing lease between Webb County and James E. Kainer dated October 13, 2015.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	TBD
Funding Source:	TBD
Balance:	TBD
Financial Impact:
PENDING INFO ON REVENUE ACCOUNTS