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Resolution: 91-21
File Number: 2021-0176
PRICE LEASE AGREEMENT:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JEFF PRICE FOR 54.55
ACRES OF UNUSED LAND ADJACENT TO LAKE SEQUOYAH FOR THE PURPOSES OF
PASTURING CATTLE AND HORSES, AND CUTTING AND BALING HAY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan
to sign a four year lease agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, with Jeff Price for
54.55 acres of unused land adjacent to Lake Sequoyah for rent in the amount of $2,600.00 annually,
with automatic renewals for up to two additional four year terms.
PASSED and APPROVED on 3/16/2021
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Agenda Date: 3/16/2021 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting
Agenda Number: A.8
PRICE LEASE AGREEMENT:
File Type: Resolution
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JEFF PRICE FOR 54.55 ACRES OF
UNUSED LAND ADJACENT TO LAKE SEQUOYAH FOR THE PURPOSES OF PASTURING
CATTLE AND HORSES, AND CUTTING AND BALING HAY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign a
four year lease agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, with Jeff Price fcr 54.55 acres of
unused land adjacent to .Lake Sequoyah for rent in the amount of $2,600.00 annually, with automatic renewals
for up to two additional four year terms.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2021-0176
Legistar File ID
3/16/2021
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Byron Humphry 2/26/2021 PARKS & RECREATION (520)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
A resolution approving a lease contract with Jeff Price on 54.55 acres of land adjacent to Lake Sequoyah for
purposes of pasturing cattle and horses and cutting and baling hay.
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Does item have a cost? No
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Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 45-11
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Approval Date:
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM: Byron Humphry, Park Maintenance Superintendent
DATE: February 26, 2021
SUBJECT: A resolution approving a lease contract with Jeff Price on 54.55 acres of
land adjacent to Lake Sequoyah for purposes of pasturing cattle and horses and cutting
and baling hay.
RECOMMENDATION:
A resolution approving a lease contract with Jeff Price on 54.55 acres of land adjacent to Lake
Sequoyah for purposes of pasturing cattle and horses and cutting and baling hay.
BACKGROUND:
In 1958, the City began purchasing land around what is now Lake Sequoyah as a water supply.
Certain landowners were given a license agreement to continue to utilize the property for
grazing and/or hay production. These license agreements were specified to previous property
owners for their lifetime and/or the lifetime of their heirs. One such lease was given to the
Shofner family in 1960 for the lifetime of Hal L., William Keith, Alice Ruth, William Keith Jr., and
Robert Wallace Shofner. Currently, William Keith Shofner holds a claim to a lifetime license
agreement for 169.8 acres on the south side of Lake Sequoyah.
In 1999, it was determined that 82.55 acres adjacent to the Shofner lifetime lease, land that was
formerly held in a lifetime license agreement by the Miller family, was deteriorating and illegal
activity was occurring which included poaching, four wheeling, discharge of firearms, boat
launching, and fishing without permit. At this time Willaim Keith Shofner, Jr. offered to build new
fencing around the Miller property and provide gated access through his current lifetime lease
property. The City agreed to a 2-year lease, renewable for 8 one-year terms which would allow
Shofner to pasture cattle and/or horses and to bale and remove hay. The lease also allowed
Shofner access to remote areas of his lifetime lease area. In exchange, Shofner agreed to build
and maintain fencing on the property, maintain the premises in a good condition, and prevent
unauthorized access and hunting. Through this lease, the City gained a steward of the land that
provided security and maintenance.
In 2000, it was determined that the land to the east of the old Miller property (54.55 acres) was
also deteriorating and illegal activity was occurring similar to the former condition of the old
Miller property. Shofner approached the City to lease the 54.55 acre tract to maintain the land
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and deter illegal activity. Jeff Price also expressed interest in leasing this property because he
owns all of the land to the south of the 54.55 acre tract. Price owns approximately 285 acres.
Since both gentlemen were interested in leasing the property, bids were taken and the lease
was awarded to Jeff Price for $2,600 per year. In addition, Mr. Price agreed to build and
maintain a fence on the property, maintain the property in good condition, and prevent
unauthorized access and hunting. The City agreed to a 2 year lease, renewable for 8 one-year
terms.
In 2011, the aforementioned leases expired. Due to both gentlemen being in good standing
with the City over the course of their previous 10-year lease agreements, the leases were
renewed for an additional 10-year period with the addition that Shofner paid $2,000 annually for
the lease.
DISCUSSION:
The Price lease expires on March 15, 2021. The Parks Department would like to renew the
lease to Mr. Price for the following reasons:
• Mr. Price is in good standing with the City over the course of the previous two 10-year
lease periods.
• The lease property is essentially landlocked to anyone else other thant Price. Price owns
approximately 285 acres that is adjacent to the 54.55 acre lease area and is the only
means of access.
• Both the former two 10-year leases were of great benefit to the City providing
maintenance and deterring illegal activity in this remote area at Lake Sequoyah.
The renewed lease agreement would be for a 4-year term with the option to automatically renew
for two additional 4-year terms. The City reserves the right to access the lease area and to
build trails and public access across the lease areas if so desired. If the City desires all the
lease area for recreational purposes, the City can cancel the lease at any time with 90 days
written notice.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
In addition to the upkeep and management of the leased area, Mr. Price also pays $2,600
annually for the lease.
Attachments:
Price Lease Agreement
Resolution 45-11
City of Fayetteville
Lake Sequoyah Lease Agreement
This Agreement executed this day of 2021, between the City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "the City" and Jeff
Price, hereinafter called "Mr. Price". This agreement is for approximately 54.55 acres of
unused land adjacent to Lake Sequoyah.
Whereas, Mr. Price is the owner of approximately 285 acres of land which adjoins land
owned by the City adjacent to Lake Sequoyah; and
Whereas, the aforementioned 54.55 acres of land owned by the City is landlocked and
adjacent to the 285 acres of land owned by Mr. Price; and
Whereas, illegal activity including poaching, four wheeling, discharge of firearms, boat
launching, and fishing has been deterred under the prior two 10-year agreements; and
Whereas, Mr. Price is in good standing with the City from the prior two 10-year
agreements and the agreements were of great benefit to the City.
Now, Therefore, the City and Mr. Price hereby agree as follows:
1. The City hereby agrees to allow Mr. Price to utilize, the following described
property(s) situated in Washington County, Arkansas, described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and made a part thereof.
2. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of four (4) years commencing on
the execution date hereof. However, the agreement may be automatically
renewed for two (2) four (4) year terms upon agreement by both the City and Mr.
Price. Provided, either party may terminate this agreement at any time for any
reason for all or any portion of the demised premises by giving the other party
ninety (90) days written notice by regular mail at that party's regular mailing
address.
3. In consideration for the City leasing the demised premises to Mr. Price, Mr. Price
agrees to pay the City $2,600 per year. Payment is to be made by January 1 of
each year.
4. Mr. Price shall use the demised premises solely to provide pasture for Mr. Price's
cattle and/or horses and to bale and remove hay. When baled, any hay shall
immediately become the property of Mr. Price.
5. Mr. Price shall fertilize the demised premises so that, upon expiration of this
agreement, the demised premises,,sKall be in as good condition as on the
execution date hereof. Fertilizer should be applied in accordance to applicable
local and states laws.
6. Mr. Price shall not remove, nor permit to be removed, any tree on the demised
premises.
7. Mr. Price shall not hunt, or permit any other person to hunt, on the demised
premises.
8. During the term of this agreement, the City shall have the right to construct walking
paths in close proximity to Lake Sequoyah which walking paths shall constitute a
public easement for use by the public. If such walking paths conflict with grazing
cattle and/or horses, Mr. Price shall exclude cattle and/or horses from the trail
premises.
9. The City shall have the right to enter the demised premises at any time for the
purpose of inspecting the property, surveying, or constructing walkways; and the
City shall not be liable to Mr. Price for damages as a result of such entry, surveying,
or construction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first above written.
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RESOLUTION NO.45-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE CONTRACT WITH JEFF PRICE
ON 54.55 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO LAKE SEQUOYAH FOR
PURPOSES OF PASTURING CATTLE AND HORSES, AND CUTTING AND
BALING HAY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a
lease contract with Jeff Price, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A", concerning 54.55 acres
of land described therein adjacent to Lake Sequoyah for purposes of pasturing cattle and horses,
and cutting and baling hay.
PASSED and APPROVED this 15'' day of March, 2011.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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City of Fayetteville
Lake Sequoyah Lease Agreement
This Agreement executed this day of , 2011, between the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "the City"
and Jeff Price, hereinafter called "Mr. Price". This agreement is for approximately 54.55
acres of unused land adjacent to Lake Sequoyah.
Whereas, Mr. Price is the owner of approximately 285 acres of land which adjoins land
owned by the City adjacent to Lake Sequoyah; and
Whereas, the aforementioned 54.55 acres of land owned by the City is landlocked and
adjacent to the 285 acres of land owned by Mr. Price ; and
Whereas, illegal activity including poaching, four wheeling, discharge of firearms, boat
launching, and fishing has been deterred under the prior 10 year agreement; and
Whereas, Mr. Price is in good standing with the City from the prior 10 year agreement
and the agreement was of great benefit to the City.
Now, Therefore, the City and Mr. Price hereby agree as follows:
1. The City hereby agrees to allow Mr. Price to utilize, the following described
property(s) situated in Washington County, Arkansas, described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and made a part thereof.
2. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of two (2) years commencing on
the execution date hereof. However, the agreement may be automatically
renewed for eight (8) one (1) year terms upon agreement by both the City and
Mr. Price. Provided, the City may terminate this agreement at any time for all or
any portion of the demised premises by giving Mr. Price ninety (90) days written
notice by regular mail at Mr. Price's regular mailing address if the City
determined that said premises are needed for public park purposes.
3. In consideration for the City leasing the demised premises to Mr. Price, Mr. Price
agrees to pay the City $2,600 per year. Payment is to be made by January 1 of
each year.
4. Mr. Price shall use the demised premises solely to provide pasture for Mr. Price's
cattle and/or horses and to bale and remove hay. When baled, any hay shall
immediately become the property of Mr. Price.
5. Mr. Price shall fertilize the demised premises so that, upon expiration of this
agreement, the demised premises shall be in as good condition as on the
execution date hereof. Fertilizer should be applied in accordance to applicable
local and states laws.
6. Mr. Price shall not remove, nor permit to be removed, any tree on the demised
premises.
7. Mr. Price shall not hunt, or permit any other person to hunt, on the demised
premises.
8. During the term of this agreement, the City shall have the right to construct
walking paths in close proximity to Lake Sequoyah which walking paths shall
constitutg a public easement for use by the public. If such walking paths conflict
with grazing cattle and/or horses, Mr. Price shall exclude cattle and/or horses
from the trail premises.
9. The City shall have the right to enter the demised premises at any time for the
purpose of inspecting the property, surveying, or constructing walkways; and the
City shall not be liable to Mr. Price for damages as a result of such entry,
surveying, or construction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first above written.
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Submitted By
City Council Agenda Items
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City cou cil Meeting Date
Agenda Items Only
Parks Maintenance
Division
Action Required:
Parks and Recreation
Department,
Approve an agreement with Jeff Price to pasture cattle and/or horses and to bale and remove hay on 54.55 acres of
land adjacent to Lake Sequoyah for $2600 per year. Agreement is for two years and can be automatically renewed
for an additional 8 years. This agreement will renew an expired 10 year agreement that was very beneficial to the Cif
and Mr. Price. Purchasing Director, Peggy Vice, approved not bidding due to location of land (being landlocked from
other individuals) and Mr. Price's good standing with the City.
($2,600
Cost of this request
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TO: Mayor Jordan
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM: Byron Humphry, Parks Maintenance Superintendent
DATE: March 3, 2011
RE: Lake Sequoyah Lease Agreement to William Keith Shofner, Jr. and Jeff Price
In 1958 the City began purchasing land around Lake Sequoyah as a water supply. Certain landowners
were given a license agreement to continue to utilize the property for grazing and/or hay production.
These license agreements were specified to previous property owners for their lifetime and/or the
lifetime of their heirs. One such lease was given to the Shofner family in 1960 for the lifetime of Ilal L.,
William Keith, Alice Ruth, William Keith Jr., and Robert Wallace Shofner. Currently William Keith
Shofner holds claim to the lifetime license agreement.
In 1999, it was determined that 82.55 acres adjacent to the Shofner lifetime lease (see attached map),
Iand that was formerly held in a lifetime license agreement by the Miller family, was deteriorating and
illegal activity was occurring which included poaching, four wheeling, discharge of firearms, boat
launching, and fishing without permit. At this time William Keith Shofner, Jr. offered to build new
fencing around the Miller property and provide gated access through his current lifetime lease property.
The City agreed to a 2 year lease, renewable for 8 one-year terms which would allow Shofner to pasture
cattle and/or horses and to bale and remove hay. The lease also allowed Shofner access to remote areas
of his lifetime lease area. In exchange, Shofner agreed to build and maintain fencing on the property,
maintain the premises in a good condition, and prevent unauthorized access and hunting. Through this
lease, the City gained a steward of the land that provided security and maintenance.
In 2000, it was determined that the Iand to the east of the old Miller property (54.55 acres) was also
deteriorating and illegal activity was occurring similar to the former condition of the old Miller property,
Shofner approached the City to lease the 54.55 acre tract to maintain the land and deter illegal activity.
Jeff Price also expressed interest in leasing this property because he owns all of the land to the south of
the 54.55 acres. Price owns approximately 285 acres. Since both gentlemen were interested in leasing
the property, bids were taken and the lease was awarded to Jeff Price in which he offered a sum of
$2,600 per year. In addition to the annual payment, Mr. Price also agreed to build and maintain a fence
on the property, maintain the property in a good condition, and prevent unauthorized access and hunting.
The City agreed to a 2 year lease, renewable for 8 one-year terms.
Both of the Shofner and Price leases have expired. Due to both gentlemen being in good standing with
the City over the course of their previous 10 year leases, and because each property is essentially
landlocked to anyone else other than Shofner or Price, it is the desire of the Parks Department to renew
the leases for the following reasons:
1. Shofner holds a lifetime lease adjacent to the 82.55 acres that he formerly leased.
2. Shofner needs the 82.55 acres to access his lifetime lease area with the City.
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3. Price owns all of the land surrounding the 54.55 acres that he formerly leased from the City.
4. The 54.55 acres is only accessible to Shofner or Price.
5. Both of the former leases were of great benefit to the City providing maintenance and deterring
illegal activity in this area at Lake Sequoyah. These illegal activities are all prohibited by City
ordinance but are difficult to enforce without the lease agreement and the presence of the lessee
tending to the land.
6. Both Shofncr and Price were contacted and wish to continue their respective lease agreements
under the previous terms with the exception that Shofner would pay the same rent per acre of
pasture land as Price, which is approximately $1 l2 per acre. The 54.55 acres that Price leased is
comprised of approximately 23 acres of pasture land whereas the 82.55 acres that Shofner leased
is comprised of approximately 18 acres of pasture land. Therefore the new lease with Shofner
will be for $2,000 per year.
The Parks and Recreation Department therefore recommends that we renew our lease agreements with
Mr. Shofner and Mr. Price for the same terms and duration as the previous leases that have expired with
the exception that Mr. Shofner agrees to pay $2,000 per year. The biggest value of these leases to the
City is that these properties are maintained and illegal activity is deterred without an expense to the City.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE CONTRACT WITH JEFF PRICE
ON 54.55 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO LAKE SEQUOYAH FOR
PURPOSES OF PASTURING CATTLE AND HORSES, AND CUTTING AND
BALING HAY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a
lease contract with Jeff Price, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A", concerning 54.55 acres
of land described therein adjacent to Lake Sequoyah for purposes of pasturing cattle and horses,
and cutting and baling hay.
PASSED and APPROVED this 151h day of March, 2011.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
THE CITY OF FAYETTE:VILLE, ARKANSAS
PARKS AND RECREAMN DEPARTMENT
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THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director4
1 R Y1: Byron Humphry, Parks Maintenance Superintendent B
DATE. March 3, 2011
RE: Lake Sequoyah Lease Agreement to William Keith Shofner, Jr. and Jeff Price
In 1958 the City gan purchasing land around Lake 1equoyah as a water supply. Certain laedowners
were given a licens reement to continue to utilize he property for glaring and/or hay production.
These license agreemei were specified to previou, property owners for their lifetime and/ot the
lifetime of their heirs. Ong uclt lease was given to he Shofner family in 1960 for the lifetim; of Hal L.,
William Keith, Alice Ruth, iam Keith Jr., and obert Wallace ShofiTer. Currently William Keith
Shofner holds claim to the lifetim icense agreem lit.
In 1999, it was determined that 82.55 ac s adjac nt to the Shofner lifetime lease (see attached map),
land that was formerly held in a lifetime tic Tse greemcol by the Miller family, was deteriorating and
illegal activity was occurring which included ching, four wheeling, discharge of firearms, )oat
launching, and fishing without permit. At this t William Keith Shofner, Jr. offered to built new
fencing around the Miller property and provide gate access through his current lifetime lease- property.
The City agreed to a 2 year lease, renewable f 8 one- ar terms which would allow Sholber to pasture
cattle and/or horses and to bale and remove h .The leas also allowed Shofner access to rcn_ote areas
of his lifetime lease area. In exchange , Shofi r agreed to bw and maintain fencing on the property,
maintain the premises in a good condition, a d prevent unauthon d access and hunting. Thrcugh this
lease, the City gained a steward of the land Viat provided security an Taintenance.
In 2000, it was determined that the land toiihe cast of the old Miller property (54-55 acres) was also
deteriorating and illegal activity was occurring similar to the former condition of the old Miller properly.
Shofner approached the City to lease the 54.55 acre tract to maintain the land and deter illegal activity.
Jeff Price also expressed interest in leasing this property because he owns all of the land to the south of
the 54.55 acres. Price owns approximately 285 acres. Since both gentlemen were interested it leasing
the property, bids were taken and the lease was awarded to Jeff Price in which he offered a sum of
$2,600 per year. in addition to the annual payment, Mr. Price also agreed to build and maintain a fence
on the property, maintain the property in a good condition, and prevent unauthorized access and hunting.
The City agreed to a 2 year lease, renewable for 8 one-year terms.
Both of the Shofner and Price leases have expired. Due to both gentlemen being in good slandbig with
the City over the course of their previous 10 year leases, and because each property is essentially
landlocked to anyone else other than Shol'ner or Price, it is the desire of the Parks Department to renew
the leases under the same terms that were agreed upon 10 years ago for the following reasons:
1. Shother holds a lifetime lease adjacent to the 82.55 acres that he formerly leased.
2. Shofner needs the 82.55 acres to access his lifetime lease area with the City.
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3. Price owns all of the land surrounding the 54.55 acres that he formerly leased from the City.
4. The 54.55 acres is only accessible to Shofner or Price.
5. Both of the former leases were of great benefit to the City providing maintenance and deterring
illegal activity in this area at Lake Sequoyah. These illegal activities are all prohibited by City
ordinance but are difficult to enforce without the lease agreement and the presence of the lessee
tending to the land.
6. Both Shofner and Price were contacted and wish to continue their respective lease agreements
un e1• previous terms.
The Parks and Recre on Department therefore recommends that we renew our lease agreements with
Mr. Shofner and Mr. PriZvQf6r the same terms and duration as the previous leases that have expired.
The biggest value of tliese Nkes to the City is that these properties are maintained and illegal activity is
deterred without an expense tole City.
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