Title
RESOLUTION NO. R17-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A LICENSE AND USE AGREEMENT WITH COW CHOW CROPPERS FOR THE USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 91ST AVENUE AND BETHANY HOME ROAD IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Assistant City Manager
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to waive beyond reading the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Glendale to enter into a License and Use Agreement between the City of Glendale and Cow Chow Croppers for the maintenance of the City-owned property located at 91st Avenue and Bethany Home Road and authorize the City Manager, at his discretion, to extend the agreement.
Background
On October 13, 2015, Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase real property located at the southwest corner of Bethany Home Road and 91st Avenue in Glendale. Temporary farming allows the property to be kept clean and free of debris at no maintenance cost to the City.
On September 13, 2016, Council approved by resolution a short-term agreement between the City and Cow Chow Croppers to provide similar services.
Analysis
This License and Use Agreement allows for Cow Chow Croppers, to farm sorghum and corn on the City-owned property. Cow Chow Cropper's is to be responsible for the maintenance of this vacant property, keeping it clean and free from debris and weeds as well as maintain dust control.
A Special Procurement Request for this proposed license was approved by the Budget and Finance Department, Materials Management Division on March 1, 2017.
Previous Related Council Action
On September 13, 2016, Council approved by resolution a short-term agreement between the City and Cow Chow Croppers to provide similar services.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
This License and Use Agreement allows for the temporary farming of sorghum and corn on...
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