HomeMy WebLinkAbout15- Tatarka Agricultural Lease Agreement Cite ofBozeman-City Clerk
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, NIT 59771-1230 (AGRICULTURAL LEASE
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of April, 2015,by and between
the CITY OF BOZEMAN, a municipal corporation located at 121 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman,
Montana 59715, hereinafter referred to as LESSOR, and BILL TATARKA, of 19 Lake Road,
Bozeman, Montana 59718 hereinafter referred to as LESSEE.
WITNESSETH:
1. Premises Leased:
For and in consideration of the rents to be paid and the covenants to be performed by
Lessee as hereinafter set forth, Lessor does hereby demise, lease and let unto Lessee those certain
lots,pieces or parcels of real property situated, lying and being in the County of Gallatin, State of
Montana, and more particularly described as follows:
Tract 1-A, Tract 2-A, Tract 3-A and Tract 4-A of Certificate of Survey No. 2153,
situated in the NW1/4 of Section 36, Township 1 South, Range 5 East, P.M.M,
Gallatin County, Montana, excepting the homestead and cell tower area. The grain
Ibin, corrals and the steel sided shop building are available for Lessee's use.
2. Term:
w To have and to hold said premises according to the provisions hereof for a period of
one year from and after April, 2015, and unless terminated upon notice in writing given by either
party to the other not less than sixty(60) days prior to the end of the initial term or any annual
extension thereof,unless sooner terminated as herein provided. This lease and all terms therein, will
be transferred along with the property when sold.
3. Consideration:
1. Lessee shall pay to the Lessor, as rental for the demised premises, a cash
amount equal to 25% of the value of any crop harvested from the premises,
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based on market prices at the time said crop is harvested, for each year that
aW this Lease remains in full force and effect. If chemicals are used to control
ID weeds in the grazing pasture, the Lessor will reimburse the Lessee for the cost
of the chemicals, in an amount not to exceed $200 annually. Payment shall be
made to Lessor on January 1 at Lessor's office located at 121 North Rouse
Avenue, Bozeman, Montana 59715, or mailed to: City of Bozeman, P.O. Box
1230,Bozeman, Montana 59771.
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0U__ 4. Repairs and Improvements:
N�= Lessee agrees to protect all improvements upon said premises and to keep the same in
as good condition and state of repair as the same shall be at the time this Lease is executed, with
'reasonable wear, tear and damage by the elements excepted.
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Lessee agrees to utilize said premises in a good farmer-like manner and according to the
ordinary methods of husbandry employed in the area and to commit no waste upon the property. Lessee
agrees that he will not use, or permit to be used, any part of said premises for any other purpose than
normal farming purposes without the prior written consent of the Lessor. Lessee further agrees to
conduct his activities in compliance with all State or County laws and regulations regarding the control
of noxious weeds.
6. No Assignment or Sublease:
Lessee agrees that he will not assign this Lease, nor will he sublet the premises, or any
part thereof, without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
7. Surrender of Premises to Lessor:
Lessee further agrees that at the termination of this Lease, whether by expiration of its
term,by default or as otherwise provided herein,he will immediately surrender possession of said
premises to Lessor with the improvements thereon in as good condition and state of repair as the same
now are, with reasonable wear, tear and damage from the elements alone excepted.
8. Lessor's Right to Terminate:
Lessor hereby reserves, and Lessee grants to Lessor, the right to terminate this Lease at
any time upon sixty(60) days' written notice;provided, however,that if the Lessee has seeded and
fertilized the premises and said sixty(60) days run prior to grain harvest or first cutting,this Lease shall
be extended until the harvest or first cutting has been completed.
9. Notice to Lessee:
Notice may be given by Lessor to Lessee by mailing the same to Lessee at the address
provided herein. Notice shall be deemed delivered when the notice is deposited with the United States
Post Office, first class postage,prepaid, addressed to the following: Bill Tatarka, 19 Lake Rd, Bozeman,
Montana 59718.
10. Defaults:
Should Lessee default in the payment of any rental, or otherwise default in the
performance of any term or condition of this agreement, Lessor may immediately re-enter and
re-take possession of the premises, or any part thereof, without notice and without the necessity of
resorting to any legal action whatsoever, without such re-entry working a forfeiture of the rents to be
paid, or at its option, Lessor may cancel this lease and re-enter and re-take possession.
11. Access:
There is further reserved unto the Lessor, its successors and assigns, the right of
access and entry upon the lands to make field inspections, examinations, soil tests, and other
evaluations in connection with a determination of the highest and best use of the lands herein leased.
Should any such testing be disruptive of planted crops, Lessee will be notified and fairly
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compensated for damaged crop.
12. Hold Harmless:
Lessor shall not be liable in any manner to the Lessee, or to any other party or parties,
for any loss, cost, damage or injury arising out of or in any manner connected with the use of said
leased premises, or any part thereof, or arising out of or in any manner connected with the condition
thereof or the previous maintenance thereof. Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from
any and all injury, cost, loss, liability, expense or damage, or claim thereof, including reasonable
attorney's fees.
13. Anti-Discrimination:
Lessee agrees not to discriminate in the fulfillment of this agreement on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, sex, age,marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity or disability.
14. Miscellaneous Covenants and Provisions:
a. Lessee agrees that he will not use or permit the use of the demised premises
contrary to any valid laws of the State of Montana or ordinance of the County of Gallatin or City of
Bozeman and will save Lessor harmless from any and all claims for damages which may be
sustained by reason of anything which may occur upon said premises or arise from the use or
occupancy thereof by the Lessee.
b. The covenants and conditions of this Lease shall be deemed continuing and
any forbearance by Lessor to enforce forfeiture on the occasion of one or more breaches thereof shall
not be construed as a waiver of the right to enforce such forfeiture on any subsequent breach.
C. It is mutually agreed and understood that in the event either party hereto shall
bring any legal action against the other to enforce any right or obligation based upon this Lease, the
successful party in such legal action shall be entitled to recover in such action a judgment for all
costs and expenses of any kind and nature whatsoever incident to the prosecution or defense of such
action or the preparation thereof, including reasonable attorney's fees.
d. It is mutually understood and agreed that time shall:be of the essence of this
agreement and that the terms hereof shall bind the heirs,personal representatives, successors and
assigns of the parties hereto,but nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as a consent by the
Lessor to any assignment of this Lease, or any interest therein by the Lessee, except as provided in
paragraph 6 of this Lease.
e. It is mutually understood and agreed that all prior understandings of the
parties, either written or oral, are merged herein and this document constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seal the day and year
first above written.
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LESSOR:
CITY OF BOZEMAN
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On this day of �� , 2 5,bef 'e me, the undersigned a
Notary Public for the State of Monta a,§personally appeared 1' , . ° ; ,, ,
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to within of the aforementioned agreement
and the person whose name is subscribed to within the instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/she executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day
and year first above written.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1909
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A 12-MONTH
GROUND LEASE WITH BILL TATARKA FOR THE LEASE OF MANDEVILLE
FARM [NORTH PARK] PROPERTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FARMING.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman desires to lease property at the Mandeville Farm
[North Park], located on Red Wing Drive, for farming purposes as it has done since the property
was purchased in 2003; and
WHEREAS, said lease allows land to be grazed and/or farmed, with 25% of the value of
any crop harvested from premises, less cost of chemicals used for weed control, up to $200
annually, to be paid to the City; and
WHEREAS, Bill Tatarka has indicated his desire to renew said lease; and
WHEREAS,the property is currently under contract for sale to Micropolitan Enterprises,
LLC and Powder River Company, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the purchase and sale agreement ratified on July 21, 2014, stipulates that
the current lease will be observed; and
WHEREAS,the current lease expires on March 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Micropolitan Enterprises, LLC and Powder River Company, LLC have
agreed in writing to extend the agricultural lease for one year (April 1, 2015 —March 31, 2016);
and
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WHEREAS, the lease of this property benefits the public interest because the land is
used for agricultural purposes and lessens the City's resources to maintain it; and
WHEREAS, the lease requires lessee to control noxious weeds; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.11 of the Bozeman City Charter requires the Commission to
adopt an ordinance when the Commission "convey(s), lease(es)or authorize(s)the conveyance or
lease of any lands of the city;" and
WHEREAS, Section 7-8-4201, MCA, authorizes the City to lease property upon a vote
of 2/3 of the Commission which requires an affirmative vote of four members of the five
member Bozeman City Commission; and
WHEREAS, should this Ordinance never be finally adopted by the City Commission,the
lease shall have no binding effect.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA:
Section 1
The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into the attached 12-
month ground lease (Exhibit A) with Bill Tatarka for lease of the Mandeville Farm [North
Park] property, located on Red Wing Drive, Bozeman, MT. The lease is incorporated
herein by reference and made a part of this Ordinance.
Final execution of the lease is dependent upon final adoption of this Ordinance 1909 and as
such the City Manager cannot execute the lease until 30 days after second reading of this
Ordinance.
Section 2
Repealer.
All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Bozeman in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance are, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other provisions of the
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ordinances of the City of Bozeman not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3
Savings Provision.
This ordinance does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that were
incurred or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this ordinance. All
other provision of the Bozeman Municipal Code not amended by this Ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 4
Severability.
That should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this
ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, the same shall not
affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part or provision thereof, other than
the part so decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, and shall not affect the validity
of the Bozeman Municipal Code as a whole.
Section 5
Codification.
This Ordinance shall not be codified but shall be kept by the City Clerk and entered into a
disposition list in numerical order with all other ordinances of the City and shall be
organized in a category entitled "Conveyances and Leases of City Land."
Section 6
Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty(30) days after final adoption.
PROVISIONALLY ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, on first reading at a regular session held on the 13th of April, 2015.
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FINALLY PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the
City of Bozeman, Montana on second reading at a regular session thereof held on the 27th day of
April, 2015. The effective date of this ordinance is May 27, 2015.
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