29.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/12/2024
- Title:
- RFP 2024-008 Agricultural Hunting & Grazing Lease Penjamo & Llano Pastures
- Submitted for:
- Joe Lopez
- Submitted By:
- Joe Lopez
- Department:
- Purchasing
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to award Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-008 "Agricultural Hunting and Grazing Lease - Penjamo & Llano Pastures" to sole respondent, Rafter D. Cattle, Co., and to further approve the sole bid amount of $17.81 per acre (Total Acreage 8,829.57) for a total annual fee of $157,254.64 for an initial term of five (5) years with one (1) option to extend for two (2) years pursuant to 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. [Account #5100-8010-362200 - Grazing Lease]
Issue: The current hunting and grazing lease expired on June 23rd, a Fair Market Value appraisal was secured to set the minimum bid amount accepted by Webb County. Rafter D. Cattle was sole respondent.
Solution: Consideration to award to sole respondent, Rafter D. Cattle, Co.
Result: If approved, leasing of designated Texas School Lands will continue to generate revenue for the benefit of school districts located inside Webb County.
Issue: The current hunting and grazing lease expired on June 23rd, a Fair Market Value appraisal was secured to set the minimum bid amount accepted by Webb County. Rafter D. Cattle was sole respondent.
Solution: Consideration to award to sole respondent, Rafter D. Cattle, Co.
Result: If approved, leasing of designated Texas School Lands will continue to generate revenue for the benefit of school districts located inside Webb County.
Background:
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.
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:
On April 8, 2024, item 8a., Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for a hunting and grazing lease for the Webb County School Land Penjamo and Llano pastures (Abstract 503 & 504, Survey Nos. 1383, 1384, containing approximately 8,829.57 acres) for one five (5) year initial term and one two (2) year option.
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- 5100-8010-362-200
- Funding Source:
- grazing lease
- Balance:
- $157,254.00
Financial Impact:
Balance provided for revenue account is contingent upon approval of award and payment by selected respondent for annual fee propopsed for school land use.