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AGRICULTURAL LEASE
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this . /Of--J'k.- day o~, 2005,
by and between the City of Bozeman, a municipal corporation located at 411 ast am Street,
Bozeman, Montana 59715, hereinafter referred to as "LESSOR," and Steven G. Dayhuff of
6981 Bristol Lane, Bozeman, Montana, 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:
The South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter
(SI/2SEl/4SEl/4) of Section 1, Township 3 South, Range 5 East, M.P.M.,
containing approximately 18.5791 acres, more or less, according to a plat and
survey thereof entitled Mountain Shadows Estates Masterplan, a Subdivision in
Gallatin County, Montana, filed in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of
Gallatin County, Montana, on the 6th day of October, 1970.
2. Term:
To have and to hold said premises according to the provisions hereof for a period of three
(3) years from and after the date first above written, 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.
3. Consideration:
Lessee shall pay to the Lessor, as rental for the demised premises, the sum of$200 for the
year begilming JIDle 17,2005 through June 17,2006 due to construction for the Hyalit~
transmission main on this property and $400 per year thereafter. This payment shall be made to
Lessor annually on or before the first day of July and shall be paid to Lessor at its principal offices
in Bozeman, Montana.
4. Repairs and Improvements:
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,
reasonable wear, tear, and damage by the elements excepted. Any new improvements made
during the term of this Lease shall remain on the land as property of the Lessor unless otherwise
excepted by the terms of this Lease.
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The parties further agree that as of the date of this Lease Agreement, the fences which
surround the leased premises may need repair and/or replacement during the term ofthis Lease.
In this connection, and provided that it is mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing, such
repair and/or replacement shall be accomplished during the term of this Lease. Lessor shall bear
the cost of the materials necessary to effect this repair/replacement and Lessee shall provide the
labor.
5. Use of Premises:
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 or grazing-purposes without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
Lessee further agrees to comply with all State of 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:
Lessees 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 repair as the same
now are, 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 unil the harvest or first cutting has been completed.
9. Notice to Lessee:
Notice many 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.
10. Defaults:
Should Lessee default in the payment of any rental, or otherwise default in the
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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.
12. Hold Harmless - Liability Insurance:
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 indenmify and hold Lessor
harmless from any and all injury, cost, loss, liability, expense or damage, or claim thereof.
13. 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 and 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 tecover in such action ajudgment 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seal the day and
year first above written.
LESSOR:
CITY OF BOZEMAN
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Chris A. Kukulski
City Manager
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On this fo ft..- day of ~- , 2005, before me, the undersigned a
Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared CHRIS A. KUKULSKI and ROBIN
L. SULLIV AN, known to me to be the City Manager and Clerk of the Commission, respectively,
of the City of Bozeman and the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that they executed the same for and on behalf of the City of Bozeman.
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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On this r day of. ,2005, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of ontana, personally appeared STEVEN G.
DAYHUFF, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he 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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