Farming City-Owned Property - Parks Department

The City of Jefferson, Missouri, has leased 52 acres of park land to Fischer Grain Farms for agricultural purposes. The initial lease period is from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods. The rent is $337.00 per tillable acre, with a total of $17,524.00 for the 2024 growing season. The lessee is responsible for all expenses involved in planting, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting the crops. The lessor is responsible for any levee assessments on the land. The contract includes provisions for the lessee to maintain general liability insurance, comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, or national origin. • The lease agreement includes a detailed description of the property, including its location and boundaries. • The lessee is required to pay rent in two installments, one on or before June 1 and the other on or before December 31 of each year. • The contract includes provisions for the lessee to remove all crops and equipment from the premises prior to the termination of the lease. • The lessor has the right to enter the premises at any time for inspection, maintenance, and other purposes. • The contract includes a waiver provision, which states that the lessor's waiver of any default by the lessee shall not be deemed a continuing waiver of that default or any subsequent default.