Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/7/2021
Item Status: New
From: Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director
Submitted by: Allison Owens, Chief Administrative Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
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Amendment to J & J Rhodes Farm, Inc. Lease Agreement of County Property at Magnolia Landfill for Farmland
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Amendment to Lease Agreement between Baldwin County Commission and J & J Rhodes Farm, Inc., which reduces the amount of land subject to the Lease Agreement by thirty (30) acres and reduces the rental payment from $6,000.00 annually to $4,650.00 annually.
The original Lease Agreement was approved by the Baldwin County Commission during its June 2, 2020, regular meeting. The Amendment to the Lease Agreement does not affect the two (2) year term of the Lease Agreement which commenced on July 3, 2020, and expires on July 3, 2022, unless terminated as set forth in the Lease Agreement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: 06/02/2020
Background: During its regularly scheduled meeting held on June 2, 2020, the Baldwin County Commission approved the Lease Agreement between Baldwin County Commission and Mr. Jesse D. Rhodes, d/b/a J & J Rhodes Farm, Inc., which allows Mr. Rhodes to lease approximately 120 acres more or less of County property at Magnolia Landfill for farmland, at a lease price of $50.00 per acre annually.
The Baldwin County Commission owns approximately 800 acres of property at the Magnolia Landfill. Of the 800 acres, the Commission purchased 158 acres from the Rhodes family in June 2009. Mr. Rhodes was farming the land prior to the County’s acquisition and has continued to lease approximately 120 acres more of less to J & J Rhodes Farm, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $4,650.00 income revenue annually
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51047210
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? No
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Approved by Brad Hicks, County Attorney 08/19/20
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director, to follow up with Mr. Jesse Rhodes.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration staff to send lease agreement between Baldwin County Commission and Mr. Jesse D. Rhodes to the address listed below for execution by Mr. Rhodes. Chairman should execute lease when returned with Mr. Rhodes’ signature.
Administration staff to send correspondence to:
J & J Rhodes Farm, Inc.
Attention: Mr. Jesse D. Rhodes
13668 County Road 49
Foley, Alabama 36580
Additional instructions/notes: N/A