HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Farm Lease for Airport Property RESOLUTION NO. 02-105
RESOLUTION APPROVING FARM LEASE
FOR AIRPORT PROPERTY FOR 2002
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 480 acres of land around the airport proper, and
of this amount, 310 acres are available for farming; and,
WHEREAS,this land is used for agricultural production purposes and provides income for
airport facility improvements and operations; and,
WHEREAS, the farm is managed by Farmers National Company; and,
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a 50-50 crop-share lease with Kaltenheuser Farms,
Ltd., each year since 1989, and the relationship between the farm tenant and the City is excellent;
and,
WHEREAS,the lease provided$34,457 in net revenues to the airport for operations in fiscal
year 2000/01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the lease for the 2002 crop year with Kaltenheuser Farms, Ltd., is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of February, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Quirmbach
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of February, 2002.