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10/13/21,3:20 PM Item Coversheet <br /> Since the quality of the Basin's exterior soil is generally average,and the areas that are farmed are small and not contiguous,the <br /> lease will continue to be on a crop share basis to equitably share between the City and Mr.Bell the costs and benefits of farming at <br /> this location. In 2020,the City's net farm income at this site was$2,985.67. The shared costs and benefits are listed on page 1 of <br /> the lease,and include: <br /> Harvested crops <br /> Limestone <br /> Fertilizer <br /> Herbicides <br /> Insecticide <br /> Soil testing <br /> Seeds <br /> A winter cover crop is not recommended for this site since the land is in several small sections and is relatively flat with vegetation <br /> field borders. <br /> LEGAL REVIEW: <br /> The leases were provided to the Legal Department for review on October 6,2021. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: <br /> On March 15,2021,the City Council authorized a Cash Rent Farm Lease with Craig Hill for the DeWitt County Water Wellfield <br /> and a Crop Share Lease with Steve Bell for the Exterior of the Oakley Sediment Basin. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell,Public Works Director and Keith Alexander,Water Production Manager.Matt will be in <br /> attendance at the City Council to answer any questions of the Council <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: There are no implications <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Description Type <br /> Resolution Authorizing Cash Rent Farm Lease with Craig Resolution Letter <br /> Hill for DeWitt County Water Wellfield <br /> https://decatur.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ltemlD=3598 2/2 <br />