New Recreation Land Leased For Farming

Fairhope, Alabama


New Fairhope recreation land leased.


NW CORNER OF CR's 32 AND 13

The city council unanimously voted to lease 105 of the114 acres it purchased two months ago ($2,650,000) for the city's future recreation needs to Tobin Street Inc. and Eric Street Inc. (d/b/a Fairhope Dairy) for $9,975 annually.
Pecan orchard

The term of the lease is for one year (January 1 to December 31) with four one year renewal options. It does not include any existing buildings or other structures on the property.

Adequate liability insurance will be obtained by the lessee as well ($1 million).

Additionally, Fairhope Dairy is to mow the pecan tree orchard area six times a year.

The city has the right to terminate the lease or "carve out" portions of the property as needed for municipal uses, after giving 180 days notice to the agreement.

The $95/year per farm-able acre is better than comparable market rates in the area, according to councilman Burrell who negotiated the contract for the city.


Eric and Tobias Street



Comments

Anonymous said…
it was a good above market price, and its a good use for undeveloped city property untill the city needs it. its several thousand above market for a lease like this. when they purchased it they said they had no immediate plans for development. makes sense for everyone. also shows which direction the city is planning to grow. IF the landmark resolution passes and the citizens decide to be annexed in.
Anonymous said…
If the landmark scandal passes we will need to recall every elected official involved.