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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
Property and Land Acquisition Division
GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF NUECES §
This grazing lease agreement ("Lease") is entered into this by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a
Texas home-rule municipal corporation ("City"), and John Steven (Steve) Twilligear ("Lessee"), an
individual residing in the State of Texas, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Lease.
1. PREMISES. The City leases to Lessee 74.84 acres (the "Premises"), more particularly described
as a 74.84-acre tract of land out of a 90.88-acre tract in the D. Martinez Survey 420, Abstract 857, Map
138, in Nueces County, Texas, bisected by a portion of the Joe Fulton Corridor and previously known as
the former Westside Landfill (now closed) as more fully described by the metes and bounds in "Exhibit
A" and as shown in the map referenced as "Exhibit B", both exhibits being attached to this Lease and
incorporated by reference in this Lease as if each exhibit were set out here in their entireties.
2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Lease, between City and Lessee, is to enable Lessee to utilize the
Premises for the grazing of livestock and for no other purpose.
3. LEASE TERM. This Lease is for a five-year term beginning February 1, 2018, and ending at
midnight.on.January 31, 2023, subject to prior termination as set out in this Lease. For annual lease ----
payment purposes, February ls' of every succeeding calendar year following the execution of this Lease
is deemed the anniversary date of the Lease ("Anniversary Date").
4. LEASE PAYMENT.
A. Upon Lessee's execution of this Lease and the City Council's approval, Lessee must pay the
City an annual lease payment of $2,170.36, which is based on $29.00 per acre x 74.84 acres
("Lease Payment"). Any one-time bonus payment that was included in a bid by Lessee and
accepted as consideration for this Lease must also be remitted with the initial Lease Payment. The
Lease Payment is due at the beginning of the Lease and on or before each Anniversary Date.
B. The Lease Payment must be delivered or mailed to:
City of Corpus Christi
Department of Financial Services
A/R - Collections Section Manager
P. 0. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
C. Lease Payments are not refundable if this Lease is terminated prior to completion of its full
five-year term.
D. In the event Lessee holds over beyond the expiration of the term herein provided with the
consent, express or implied, of the City, any such holdover is a tenancy at sufferance and such
2018-001 Drily be from month-to-month and subject to the conditions of this Lease.
1/16/18 and agrees in advance that any such holdover does not constitute a renewal
Ord. 031341 'ase, and any holdover period is subject to Lessee's payment of a monthly
John Steven Twiligear INDEXED
rental amount equal to 1/12 of the last annual Lease Payment. Any holdover may be terminated at
any time by the City or Lessee by giving 30 days prior written notice to the other party.
5. GRAZING LAND—PRIOR USE AS LANDFILL.
A. Environmental Quality.
1. Lessee acknowledges prior use of land which indicates that portions or all portions of the
Premises,formerly known as the Westside Landfill, is a closed municipal solid waste landfill.
2. Lessee acknowledges receipt and acceptance of this notice required by the Texas Health
and Safety Code and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) rules and of
the Texas Administrative Code.
B. Prior Use.
1. User/Lessee acknowledges that all or portions of the Premises [Westside Landfill; 74.84-
acre tract]is a closed municipal solid waste landfill and acknowledges receipt and acceptance
of this notice required by Section 361.539 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality's("TCEQ") rules in Section 330.962 of Title 30, Texas
Administrative Code. User acknowledges that the City does not represent the land covered
by this lease is suitable for Users intended use. User agrees to:
(a) Comply with all applicable Federal and State of Texas laws and regulations applicable
to construction and operation of the facilities contemplated by User on the lease granted
herein, including those applicable to closed municipal solid waste landfills and the
regulations relating to same including, but not limited to, Chapter 361 of the Texas Health
&Safety Code and Title 30, Part I,Chapter 330, Subchapter T,Texas Administrative Code_
(A copy of the current version of Subchapter T Is incorporated by reference into this lease
as if fully set out here in its entirety and a copy of which has been physically provided to
the User/Lessee.)
(b) Not to disturb the integrity and function of the final cover, all components of the
containment system, and any monitoring systems, without authorization of the TCEQ.
(c) Take any action deemed necessary by the TCEQ to restore the final cover, any
component of the containment system, or monitoring systems disturbed by the
construction, maintenance or operation of any facilities proposed by User.
(d) Conduct soil test as required by 30 TAC 330.953 before undertaking any development
of the property, if applicable.
(e) Obtain a development permit from the TCEQ before commencing any construction of
an enclosed structure, as required by 30 TAC 330.954(a), if applicable.
(f) Register any existing structures owned or being used by the User, if required by 30
TAC 330.954(c) or TCEQ. (The Director has a copy of the list of structures the City has
registered with TCEQ), if applicable.
(g) Prepare any needed modifications to the Site Operating Plan, if required by 30 TAC
330.959(4) and 330.257(r) or TCEQ. (The Director has a copy of the current Site
Operating Plan that was submitted to TCEQ), if applicable.
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(h) Prepare a Structures Gas Monitoring Plan,if required by 30 TAC 330.959(5)or TCEQ.
(The Director has a copy of the current Structures Gas Monitoring Plan that was submitted
to TCEQ), if applicable.
(i) Install landfill gas monitoring equipment in any enclosed structures owned or being
used by the User. If required by 30 TAC 330.959 or TCEQ. (The City has installed and
maintains gas monitoring equipment in some enclosed structures on the site, as part of
the City's Structures Gas Monitoring Plan approved by TCEQ. The City does not warrant
that the enclosed structures are suitable, safe for use by adults or children, or do not pose
a potential health threat to adults or children. The User may install additional landfill gas
monitoring equipment in any enclosed structures used by the User, If the User or Its
officers, members, employees, agents, contractors, or Invitees are concerned with the air
quality within the enclosed structures.), if applicable.
(j) Operate any landfill gas monitoring equipment installed by the User and maintain all
necessary records, as required by 30 TAC 330.960. Copies of all required records shall
be submitted to the Director on a monthly basis, if applicable.
(k) Prevent the ponding of water on any property under the User's control.
(I) Submit plans to control the drainage of storm waters from any structures used by the
User to the Director for review and approval.
(m) Hold the City harmless and indemnify City for any claims, penalties, or violations that
result from User's, its assigns, or their agents' disturbance of the said closed municipal
solid waste landfill.
2, Reference: TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Title 30. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1. TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Chapter 330. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Subchapter T. USE OF LANDOVER CLOSED MUNICIPAL SOLIDWASTE LANDFILLS
Section 330.962 Notice to Buyers, Lessees, and Occupants
(a) An owner of land that overlies a CMSWLF unit shall prepare a written notice stating
the former use of the facility, the legal description or property, notice of the restrictions on
the development or tease of the land Imposed by this subchapter and the Health and
Safety Code, Chapter 361,Subchapter R, and the name of the owner.The owner shall file
for record the notice in the real property records of the county in which the property is
located.
(b) An owner of lend that overlies a CMSWLF unit shall notify each lessee and each
occupant of a structure that overlies the unit of:
(1) the land's former use as a landfill; and
(2) the structural controls in place to minimize potential future danger posed by the
CMSWLF.
3. Reference: TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Section 361.637 Lease Restriction; Notice to Lessee.
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A person may not lease or offer for lease land that overlies a closed municipal solid waste
landfill facility unless:
(1) existing development on the land is in compliance with this subchapter; or
(2) the person gives notice to the prospective lessee of what is required to bring the
land and any development on the land into compliance with this subchapter and the
prohibitions or requirements for future development imposed by this subchapter and
by any permit issued for the land under this subchapter.
5.1 ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES DISCLAIMER.
A. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS LEASING THE PREMISES "AS IS" WITH ALL
FAULTS AS MAY EXIST ON THE PREMISES AND THAT NEITHER LESSOR, NOR ANY
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF LESSOR, HAS MADE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES AS TO THE CONDITION OF SUCH PREMISES. LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES
ANY AND ALL CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND DAMAGES BASED ON ANY
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES
OF HABITABILITY, AND ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH
IN THIS LEASE.
B. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT, UPON LESSEE'S REQUEST PRIOR
TO THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE, LESSEE HAS BEEN PROVIDED, TO ITS
SATISFACTION, THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PREMISES FOR ANY DEFECTS AS
TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE TO WHICH LESSEE
INTENDS TO USE THE PREMISES, AND IS RELYING ON ITS OWN INSPECTION.
C. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ANY AND ALL STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS,
IF ANY, EXISTING ON THE PREMISES ON THE COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THIS LEASE
ARE ACCEPTED "AS IS" WITH ANY AND ALL LATENT AND PATENT DEFECTS AND THAT
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY LESSOR WITH RESPECT TO
SUCH STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS NOT
RELYING UPON ANY REPRESENTATION, STATEMENT, OR OTHER ASSERTION BY
LESSOR WITH RESPECT TO ANY EXISTING STRUCTURES OR IMPROVEMENTS, BUT IS
RELYING ON LESSEE'S EXAMINATION OF THE SAME.
D. THE CITY, HAVING FEE SIMPLE RIGHTS TO THIS LAND, DOES NOT WARRANT ITS
TITLE TO THE PREMISES AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE LESSEE'S QUIET POSSESSION OF
SAME. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND IS AWARE THAT THE PREMISES IS CONTAINED
WITHIN A LARGER AREA OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY AND CURRENTLY USED FOR
ACTIVE LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND RELATED PURPOSES. THIS LEASE AND THE
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED LESSEE IN AND TO THE PREMISES ARE SUBJECT
TO ALL COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS OF RECORD OR
APPARENT. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LESSOR DOES NOT OWN ALL MINERAL
AND GAS RIGHTS TO THE PREMISES, AND LESSEE IS SUBJECT TO ANY EXPLORATORY
AND PRODUCTION RIGHTS OF THE MINERAL OWNERS AND WHICH COULD PRODUCE
DAMAGES TO LESSEE'S LEASEHOLD. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE MAY BE
CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THE CONVEYANCE TO LESSEE OF RIGHTS IN THE PREMISES
THAT EXCEED THOSE OWNED BY THE CITY.
E. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 5 SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER
TERMINATION OF THIS LEASE.
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6. USE AND MAINTENANCE.
A. Lessee shall use the Premises for grazing livestock only and cannot make any other use of
the Premises without the prior written consent of the City Manager. Lessee shall take good care
of the Premises and its appurtenances, if any, and suffer no waste of the Premises. Lessee shall
keep the Premises in good repair, including all fences and gates,at Lessee's own expense. Lessee
shall observe and obey all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and all
rules set out by the City for the operation of the Premises. At the expiration of this Lease, Lessee
shall surrender the Premises in as good condition as the same are now in, natural wear and tear
and damage from the elements only accepted. Lessee will not permit any alcoholic beverages on
the Premises. Lessee agrees to conduct all of Lessee's operations on the leased premises in a
reasonable, efficient and prudent manner.
B. Without limiting the foregoing, Lessee specifically agrees:
1. Chemical Notification. The use of all agricultural chemicals,fertilizers, and pesticides will
be in a lawful, safe, and a prudent manner. The Director of Solid Waste Services will
determine and approve the time and place any aerial or ground chemicals, fertilizers, and
pesticides will be used due to the closed landfill status. The expressed preference of the
City is that any spraying by the Lessee occur only on Sundays. Under normal
circumstances, the notice of intent to use agricultural chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides
must be provided in writing no less than 72 hours prior to use and addressed to:
City of Corpus Christi
Director of Solid Waste Services
P. O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
Phone: (361) 857-1970
Fax: (361)857-1971
In the event of insect/bug infestations under an emergency situation only, Lessee
will be allowed to, instead, give a 24-hour notice of spraying to the Director of Solid
Waste Services, or his designee, by calling (361) 857-1972 or(361) 857-1970.
2. Growth Control. Lessee will prevent the growth of and keep the Premises(including fields,
ditches, fence rows, and lands outside the fence but within and adjacent to the Premises)
free from Johnson grass, Bermuda grass, cockleburs, burdock plants, and other noxious
weeds and undesirable vegetation, and keep the grassy pasture portions of the Premises
free from all sprouts and stumps.
7. FEES, TAXES & UTILITIES. Lessee shall pay, if applicable to Lessee's leasehold interest and
Lessee's use and business operations at the Premises, all ad valorem taxes, personal property taxes,
licenses, utility fees and charges, and all other fees and taxes required to be paid during the term of this
Lease. Lessee shall pay, at its sole cost and expense, all taxes,fees, utilities, and charges on or prior to
the due date. Within three business days of approval of this Lease and remittance of the initial Lease
Payment, Lessee shall ensure that the water utility account and any electrical account, if electricity is
available and connected at the Premises, and all other utility account(s)for the Premises are transferred
and/or set up in the Lessee's name and all required deposits paid. Payment by Lessee of all utility
charges must be timely paid when such charges become due and are not permitted to become delinquent
at any time during the term of the Lease.
8. RECORDKEEPING. Lessee will keep an accurate book of accounts regarding all business
matters pertaining to the cultivation of the Premises,and these account books must be open to inspection
by the Property Manager upon reasonable demand during the City's normal business hours.
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9. INSURANCE.
A. Coverages. Lessee must obtain and keep in force during the term of this Lease insurance
policy or policies in the amounts and with the types of insurance coverages set out in the attached
"Exhibit C,"which exhibit is incorporated by reference as if fully set out here in its entirety.
B. Failure of Lessee. Failure of Lessee to procure and maintain in force the required insurance
coverages constitutes a material breach of the Lease upon which the City may immediately
terminate this Lease if Lessee does not furnish proof of the required insurance coverages to the
City within 10 days of written notice to Lessee.
C. Insurance Coverage Adjustments. The types and amounts of insurance coverage specified
in the Lease is subject to adjustment by the City's Risk Manager on the Anniversary Date of the
Lease. Notice of any such required adjustment(s)will be provided to Lessee not less than 30 days
prior to the Anniversary Date.
10. FINANCING. The City recognizes that Lessee may borrow funds for livestock purposes,or for other
purposes, secured by a first lien security interest in Lessee's leasehold estate in the Premises. The fee
simple estate of City in the surface estate, burdened by Lessee's leasehold estate, must not be subject
to any liens, and any security lien instrument to which Lessee is a party must contain the following
language, or other similar language approved in advance by the City Attorney:
"Lender agrees that the lien created by this instrument is effective only as
to the leasehold estate of Lessee created under that certain Lease effective
on February 1, 2018, by and between the City of Corpus Christi and
Lessee, and that this instrument does not affect the fee simple interest in
the Premises owned by the City of Corpus Christi. In the event of any
foreclosure by any lender of a lienor liens on the Lessee's leasehold estate
in the Premises or Lessee's improvements, if any, such lender or other
purchaser at foreclosure, its successors and assigns, will succeed to all
rights,privileges,and duties of Lessee including,without limitation,the duty
to pay rent."
11. DAMAGE TO CITY OR FRANCHISEE IMPROVEMENTS. Lessee must pay for all damages to
any City or franchisee utility lines and equipment located on the Premises caused by Lessee's grazing
and agricultural operations and must replace all lines or equipment injured or destroyed as a result of
Lessee's grazing and agricultural operations. If damage occurs to any gas, storm, wastewater, or water
line ("City Improvements"), or to any City equipment located on the Premises, the City's representative
will determine the extent of damage and amount of repairs and/or replacement needed to the City
Improvements, and, as determined by the City's representative, a City gas, storm, wastewater, or water
division crew will be brought in and immediately allowed to make all necessary repairs and/or
replacements. For purposes of calculating time, a half-day of four hours or more constitutes a whole
working day; any work time in excess of eight hours a day or which occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or a
holiday will be calculated at a daily rate of$53.77 an hour. An additional fee will be due for the cost of a
City inspector at a daily rate of $286.80 for any portion of a day spent inspecting construction,
maintenance, repair, replacement, or relocation of said utility lines and equipment pursuant to this
paragraph. A franchisee whose franchisee improvements are damaged will follow the same process as
set out for damage to City Improvements. All costs incurred by City (including labor and materials)
associated with the repairs and/or replacement of the lines and equipment must be paid by Lessee.
12. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASING. Lessee shall not at any time,without the express prior written
consent of the City Manager, assign, sublease, or transfer, or permit or participate in any assignment,
sublease, or transfer, of this Lease or any of the rights, powers, or privileges granted under this Lease.
Consent to an assignment or sublease shall not be unreasonably withheld by City. In the event of an
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approved assignment or sublease, Lessee shall notify any assignee or sublessee that they shall be liable
under all terms, conditions, and obligations of this Lease. Lessee further acknowledges and agrees that,
notwithstanding any approved assignment or sublease, Lessee shall also remain liable under all terms,
conditions, and obligations of the Lease unless released in writing by the City Manager.
13. HUNTING. This Lease does not grant Lessee any rights to hunt on the Premises, and Lessee may
not hunt nor allow any other party to hunt on the Premises without the express written consent of the City
Manager.
14. NO AUTHORITY TO INSTALL OR CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS; PLACEMENT OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY. Lessee does not have any authority or right under this Lease to install or
construct any temporary or permanent improvements, including structures, on the Premises.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee is permitted to place on the property any above-ground stock
tanks for watering livestock and any feed bins necessary for grazing purposes so long as any tanks and
bins are removed from the Premises upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Any such
tanks and bins placed on the Premises remain the personal property of the Lessee at all times. No other
personal property of Lessee may be placed or permitted to remain on the Premises without sufficient
identification of the personal property and the prior written consent of the Contract Administrator.
15. NO DEBTS. Lessee shall not incur any debts or obligations on the credit of the City during the term
of this Lease.
16. ENTRY BY CITY. The City, by and through its officials, officers, employees, and agents, has the
right at all times during the Lease term to ingress and egress to the Premises for the purpose of
conducting any business incident to the activities of the City and for purposes of inspection, repair, fire or
police action, and enforcement of the terms of this Lease, and includes the regular and necessary
operation of vehicles and equipment on the shared roadways bisecting and crossing the Premises.
17. NOTICES.
A. All notices, demands, requests or replies provided for or permitted by this Lease must be in
writing and delivered by any one of the following methods: (1) by personal delivery; (2) by deposit
with the U.S. Postal Service as certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (3) by
deposit with an overnight express delivery service, and sent to the following address:
If to City:
City of Corpus Christi
Property Manager, Engineering Department
P. O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
Phone: (361) 826-3500
Fax: (361) 826-3501
If to Lessee:
John Steven (Steve) Twilligear
108 Carmel Dr.
Portland, Texas 78374
Phone: (361) 877-2804
Fax: None
B. Notice deposited with the U.S. Postal Service in the manner described above will be deemed
effective two business days after deposit, postage prepaid. Notice by overnight express delivery
service will be deemed effective one business day after delivery to the overnight express carrier,
with proof of receipt.
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C. Either party may notify the other, in the manner described above,of a change of address. Any
such change of address must be sent within 10 days of the effective date of the change.
18. INDEMNITY. LESSEE WILL FULLY INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND
THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS ("INDEMNITEES) FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND ACTIONS
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER ON ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL INJURIES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION ON THE FOREGOING, WORKERS'COMPENSATION AND DEATH
CLAIMS), OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WHICH MAY
ARISE OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER BE CONNECTED WITH, OR IS CLAIMED TO ARISE
OUT OF OR BE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS LEASE
BY LESSEE. LESSEE SHALL, AT LESSEE'S OWN COST AND EXPENSE, INVESTIGATE
ALL SUCH CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ATTEND TO THEIR SETTLEMENT OR OTHER
DISPOSITION, DEFEND ALL ACTIONS BASED THEREON WITH COUNSEL
SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, PAY ALL CHARGES OF ATTORNEYS, AND
PAY ALL OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING EXPERT WITNESS
FEES, ARISING FROM ANY SUCH LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND
ACTIONS.
19. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION.
A. If Lessee defaults in performance of any of the promises or covenants contained herein, City
may terminate this Lease following written notice to Lessee of the default and a reasonable
opportunity to cure. Upon the occurrence of any uncured event of default,the City may,at its option,
in addition to any other remedy or right given hereunder or by law, give notice to Lessee that this
Lease terminates upon the date specified in the notice. Once terminated, the City has the right,
without further notice to Lessee, to re-enter the Premises and remove all personal property and
persons therefrom without being deemed guilty in any manner of trespass and also without prejudice
to any remedies against Lessee for arrears of rent or breach of covenant.
B. In the event that any rent is due and unpaid under the Lease,the City may resume possession
of the Premises and relet the same for the remainder of this Lease term at the best rent the City
may obtain, for the account of the Lessee, who must pay any resulting deficiency; and the City will
have a lien as security upon all crops, goods, wares, chattels, implements, fixtures,furniture,tools,
and other personal property which are located or were placed on the Premises, which lien is
cumulative of and in addition to any statutory landlord's lien created by law.
C. Intentionally left blank.
D. The failure of City or Lessee to insist on strict performance of any of the terms, covenants, or
conditions of this Lease is not a waiver of any right or remedy that City or Lessee may have and is
not a waiver of the right to require strict performance of all the terms, covenants and conditions of
the Lease thereafter nor is deemed to be a waiver of any remedy for the subsequent breach or
default of any term, covenant or condition of the Lease.
20. REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. It is Lessee's responsibility to remove its personal
property of every kind and type from the Premises prior to termination or expiration of the Lease. Lessee
agrees that any personal property remaining on the Premises after the termination or expiration of the
Lease automatically becomes the City's property without any further notice, action, or process of law for
disposition by the City as the City deems appropriate in the City Manager's sole discretion, without
compensation to Lessee. Lessee shall also be invoiced for the City's costs to remove Lessee's personal
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property from the Premises after termination or expiration of the Lease, and Lessee shall pay the invoice
within 30 days of receipt.
21. CONDITION OF PROPERTY UPON EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION. Lessee covenants and
agrees that, upon expiration or any earlier termination of this Lease, however caused, Lessee shall quit
and surrender the Premises and perform all repairs reasonably necessary to restore the Premises to the
same condition it was in at the time this Lease was entered into, reasonable wear and tear, acts of God,
fire and flood damage or destruction where Lessee is without fault, excepted.
22. RIGHTS OF THE CITY.
A. The City reserves the right to sell, use,or lease for a governmental or public use different from
the present use all or any part of the Premises at any time during the term of this Lease. Should
the Premises be sold, used, or leased before expiration of this Lease and the purchaser or lessee
is not willing to take the property subject to this Lease and demands immediate possession, then
the Lessee agrees to vacate within 30 days following receipt of the notice to vacate. Should it
become necessary for Lessee to vacate in case of a sale or lease, then, the City will pay Lessee,
for the Premises or portion thereof vacated, the following amounts, to-wit: a proportionate share of
the then-applicable annual Lease Payment paid, which share is determined by dividing (i) the
number of days of the term remaining after vacation by Lessee by (ii) the total number of days in
the term, and multiplying the resulting percentage by the annual Lease Payment amount paid by
Lessee.
B. The City reserves and excepts from this Lease those easements reasonably necessary for
the purpose of assigning, exploring, prospecting, mining, drilling, developing, producing, saving,
transporting, storing, treating, removing, and owning the reserved minerals and oil and gas in the
Premises to the extent such easements are implied under Texas common law to allow accessed to
sevaredestates. -- ---
C. City retains the right to use or cross the Premises with utility lines and easements. City may
exercise these rights without compensation to Lessee for damages to the Premises from installing,
maintaining, repairing, or removing the utility lines and easements. City must use reasonable
judgment in locating the utility lines and easements to minimize damage to the Premises.
D. It is understood and agreed by Lessee that the City retains sole authority to negotiate
settlement of any and all claims for damage by reason of activities in connection with the operation,
development, and exploration for oil, gas, and other minerals on the Premises. Lessee shall
promptly notify the City of any and all damages to the Premises and/or crops growing thereon that
may be occasioned by operation, development, or exploration for oil, gas, or other minerals, or that
may be occasioned by any other activity during the Lease term, which Lessee observes, learns of,
or has reason to be made aware of any such damage.
23. CONDEMNATION. If the whole or a substantial part of the Premises are taken or condemned by
the City,or any entity with legal authority to exercise eminent domain rights,for any public use or purpose,
then and in that event, the term of this Lease shall cease and terminate from the date when possession
of the part or whole so taken or condemned is required for such use or purpose. If less than a substantial
part of the Premises are taken or condemned by the City and, as a result thereof, Lessee believes the
ability to continue the purpose of this Lease has been eliminated,the question of a possible partial Lease
Payment refund, if any, may be submitted in writing by Lessee to the City for consideration.
24. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS AND STATE OF TEXAS FORMS. Lessee agrees to comply with
City of Corpus Christi Ordinance No. 17112 and complete the Disclosure of Interests form ("Exhibit D")
as part of this Lease contract. Lessee agrees to comply with Texas Government Code Section 2252.908
and complete Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties as part of this Lease contract. For more
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information, please review the information on the Texas Ethics Commission's website at
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us. Lessee also agrees to comply with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local
Government Code and file Form CIQ with the City Secretary's Office, if required. For more information
and to determine if you, as Lessee, need to file a Form CIQ, please review the information on the City
Secretary's website at http://www.cctexas.com/government/city-secretary/conflict-disclosure/index.
25. MODIFICATIONS. No changes or modifications to this Lease may be made, nor any provision
waived, unless in writing and signed by a person authorized to sign lease agreements on behalf of each
respective party.
26. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Lessee, its employees, representatives, and agents, as a condition
of this Lease, agrees to and must comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, rules, and
regulations which apply to Lessee's use and occupancy of the Premises and Lessee's operations and
activities conducted on and at the Premises. Lessee, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, will fulfill all
ordinances of the City applicable to the Premises, and Lessee's operations thereon, and all orders and
requirements imposed by the Health, Sanitation, Solid Waste Operations, Fire, and Police Departments
of the City for the correction, prevention, and abatement of nuisances occurring on or at, or connected
to, the Premises during this Lease.
27. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. This Lease establishes a landlord/tenant relationship, and
none other, and this Lease must be construed conclusively in favor of that relationship. In performing
this Lease, both City and Lessee will act in an individual capacity and not as agents, representatives,
employees, employers, partners,joint venturers, or associates of one another. The employees or agents
of either party shall not be, nor be construed to be, the employees or agents of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. INTERPRETATION. This Lease must be interpreted according to the Texas laws which govern the
interpretation of contracts. Venue lies in Nueces County, Texas, where this Lease was entered into and
will be performed. The headings contained in this Lease are for convenience and reference only and are
not intended to define or limit the scope of any paragraph or provision.
29. SEVERABILITY. If,for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, provision, phrase,
or word of this Lease or the application hereof to any person or circumstance is,to any extent, held illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable under present or future law or by a final judgment of a court of competent
jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Lease, or the application of said term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, will not be affected
thereby, for it is the definite intent of the parties to this Lease that every section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, provision, phrase or word hereof be given full force and effect for its purpose. To the extent that
any clause or provision is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future law effective
during the term of this Lease, then the remainder of this Lease is not affected thereby, and in lieu of each
such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable clause or provision, a clause or provision, as similar in terms to
such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable clause or provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and
enforceable, will be added to this Lease automatically.
30. BINDING AGREEMENT. It is mutually understood and agreed that the covenants, conditions, and
provisions contained in this Lease to be performed by the respective parties are binding on the parties
and their respective successors, assigns, and heirs.
31. ENTIRETY CLAUSE. This Lease and the exhibits incorporated and attached hereto constitute
the entire agreement between the City and Lessee for the use granted. All other agreements, promises
and representations with respect thereto, unless contained in this Lease, are expressly revoked, as it is
the intention of the parties to provide for a complete understanding within the provisions of this
document, and the exhibits incorporated and attached hereto, the terms, conditions, promises, and
covenants relating to Lessee's use of the Premises.
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Executed in triplicate by the parties. By Lessee's execution below, Lessee acknowledges that
Lessee has read this Lease and understands that this Lease is not binding on the City until
properly authorized by the City Council and executed by the City Manager or her designee.
LESSOR: CI OF CORPUS CHRISTI ATTEST:
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Ex=• tive Direct. , Public Works City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: jleatilvii-
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Elizab Hundley, •ssistant City i rney
for Mil isley, City Attorney
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LESSEE: John Steven (Steve) Twilligear, an individual 0 (IMAM__......1r,4-1.i.
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Attached and Incorporated by Reference:
Exhibit A—Metes and Bounds Description of Premises (two pages)
Exhibit B—Map Depiction of Premises (one page)
Exhibit C—Insurance Requirements (three pages)
Exhibit D—Disclosure of Interest(two pages)
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EXHIBIT A
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF N UECES
BEING a tract of land containing 74-84 acres of land out of a 90.88 acre tract In the H.Martinez Survey 470,Abstract
857,Map 138, In Nueees County,Texas,commonly known as the Pope Turkey Creek Hog Farm and being out of(Inn
same property canvc-cd la the City of Corpus Chrlsll,Tens by deed doted July 24, 1968 and recorded in Volume 1287,
Pages 231 Ihru 233,Peed Records of Nueces County,J'e ons.Said 90.88 acre Intl also being a part of that 149.2 acre
Intl described In deed recorded in Volume 293,Page 20,Did Records of Nacres County,Texas.This 74.84 acre tract
being more fully described by tames and bounds ns fellows:
Commencing al 5(8 inch iron rod null a Cr ly of Corpus Christi cap set on the existing east boundary til 40 foot wide Carbon
Plan!Rood for Ike sotuhwcsx corner of o 1.0 acres tract recorded in Volum:1850,Pages 140 thou 143,Deed Records of Nueces
County,Teses, for die northwest comer of said 149 2 acre tau and it-the,unit vest corner of sod 90.88 acre trod,
Thence,with the south boundary of said I 00 acre Tract and of a 157 acre tram(Volume 2065 Pages 77A duo 787,Deed
Records of Nures County,liens),same being the north boundary of mid 149.2 acre trawl and said 90 88 acre than and same
being the north boundary of Ibis tract,North 89'.37'01"Fast,a dist once of 68049 feet to a 5 8 Inch iron rod with a City of
Corpus Christi cap set fur the northwest corner of a 7.2(1 acre tram of land described as a 200 foot wide right oG way easement
to the Port of Corpua Christi Authority of Nueees County,Texas(Oucumanl No, 1999009715,OTeml Records of Norms
Coo my,1 nos),said 720 arm tract known as tie In!!Odom Corzide:
Thence,ron!In cmc with the fount boundary of odd 152 acre tar, and the mouth boundary of a 95.283 acre tract in the name
of Nueces Co lint!,Navigation Uistric1,mate being the nonh ho e nth ay 9199d d 149 2 acre sort,of said 90.88 nem Iran and of
sad 720 otic tea,North A9°12'01"Fast,a distance of 374.10 feet ea n 5 8 Inch iron rod found for the northeast comer of,said
720 frit tram,far die Point of Degltin ing of this dimerip on n and for the northwest corner of Otis tract,
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Thrice with the mothb sdary Of said 95233 Harr I t mom being the ml boundary [ aid 149.2 onema f said9088a:ret ---- ----
mct and tit n k m-4 North 89732.0 IEon a distance of 362.- 1 feef Ir a 1 tech imn pLre found for the nonl.wea comer
of a d 575ac 'Inc (Volume 2142,Parts 168:Mu 71 Deedf- coo3[Nuttes County, as), fur dm northeast comer of
d 149.2 acre tool el said 90 S8 acre sods main. Ifins lnc-
Thence scnh the west boundary of said 1 675 acre exp same On tic:act boundary of said 149.2 acre tract,of said 90.98
acre C rah t 1,Sand 00746'587at,E i f 1847 f 5 9 moll P rod with City of Corpus Ciuiso
pset ov henorth boundary of HcaFerry Road,(sl fent le right-olnsuy easement,Volume 1383 Page 97 Deed
Records of NS rOtirky,theses)fhe onnlicast comerof dastrn_t from which conrcr a 5.8 iron rod found in the center of
an existing asphalt road for Os southeast comer of mid 90.8 acre Inc hears Smtlll 00n46'58"Fast,a distance of 30 44 that,
tl with said mirth braundcr,of1 ant's Ferry Mind snare nerny,Om north boundary of said 30 fool Ade lcght-oGway
ELSCilic:it and the_. h boundary of this tract,North 79'00'39'Wes tae of 2487 39 ftto a point Othe boundary
of the aforementioned 7 20 acre tract(ioe Fulton C orndon for Ole southeast cc n.er of said , acre tract and die smtlnresl
comer of tiff:tract(oa monumnn:1.w fund or set),
thence, wNrlhy east boundary of said 7 20 acre kraalfo Eolith Cme he tog the wow boundary of direta,North
08'55'38"Fact,ar J 65 feet pas a fouif hen 98 inch trot rod and continning with said boundary m opo total distance of
53,81 feel tce a 08 inch iron found Inc Ore Imgmnith ofaalar conethe riglu who radios paint be L ,h 81'1298'
East 610.3 fact and which has a central angle of33'13'07'',n radius MI6 11)35 feel,o tangelo distance of 182.06 lee,o chord
length of 14H 93 fret aoth an at: length of 351 feet,
I hawk,wd,h said nrular Lunel the rrglix wirl,d , boundary of yard '.20 ace tract sloe Fu lion Corridor) some being
the or boundary of this vac, fire lenp9t:115 dr . :a bete 591 .-*ITC n rod lord for tit ending MIN at Otis tircmahr
flint 10 the rik19
Thence,continuing with the east boundary of said 7 20 acre trod floc Fulton Corridor),sante being the west boundary of this
tract,Numb 42 05'I 5"Easta dawrn<of 1245 50 feet to a 5 8 inch ton and found fa:Nim beginning of a ranular curve to the
right whose mild pain!bears South 47`48'17 East 2129 05 feet and 129.icb has a central angle of02 19'2(17 a radius of
353.E7 feed a tangent distance of 43.15 feet,n chord length of 86.29 fcn and an arc length of 86.30 feet;
Thence,did said ci¢nlei curve la dr right,connn umi;with the rant boundary of surd 720 core tract(Joe Fulton Corridor),
sane being the west boundary ur dti.,tact.an me len edi of 86.30 feel to dm Point of Beginning and containing 74.84 acres of
land
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
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from a sod survey mom on tic ground midei nq;super)Aug
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
LESSEE'S LIABILITY INSURANCE
A. Lessee must not commence work under this contract until all insurance required has been obtained and
such insurance has been approved by the City. Lessee must not allow any subcontractor, to commence
work until all similar insurance required of any subcontractor has been obtained.
B. Lessee must famish to the City's Risk Manager and Contract Administrator one(I)copy of Certificates
of Insurance with applicable policy endorsements showing the following minimum coverage by an
insurance company(s) acceptable to the City's Risk Manager. The City must be listed as an additional
insured on the General liability and Auto Liability policies by endorsement,and a waiver of subrogation
endorsement is required on GL, AL and WC if applicable. Endorsements must be provided with
Certificate of Insurance. Project name and/or number must be listed in Description Box of Certificate of
Insurance.
TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
30-day advance written notice of Bodily Injury and Property Damage
cancellation, non-renewal, material change Per occurrence - aggregate
or termination required on all certificates
and policies.
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
including: $1,000,000 Aggregate
1. Commercial Broad Form
2. Premises—Operations
3. Products/ Completed Operations
4. Contractual Liability
5. Independent Contractors
6. Broad Form Property Damage
7. Personal Injury- Advertising Injury
8. Herbicide/Pesticide Liability
FARM AUTO LIABILITY OR $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
AUTO LIABILITY (including)
I. Owned
2. Hired and Non-Owned
3. Rented/Leased
WORKERS'S COMPENSATION Statutory and Complies with Part 11 of this
(All States Endorsement if Company is not Exhibit.
domiciled in Texas)
Employers Liability $500,000/$500.000/5500,000
C. In the event of accidents of any kind related to this contract, Lessee must furnish the Risk Manager with
copies of all reports of any accidents within 10 days of the accident.
II. ADDITIONAL REOUIREMENTS
A. Applicable for paid employees, Lessee must obtain workers' compensation coverage through a licensed
insurance company. The coverage must be written on a policy and endorsements approved by the Texas
Department of Insurance. The workers' compensation coverage provided must be in statutory amounts
according to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation. An All States
Endorsement shall be required if Lessee is not domiciled in the State of Texas.
B. Lessee shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Contract,and any extension
hereof, at Lessee's sole expense, insurance coverage written on an occurrence basis by companies
authorized and admitted to do business in the State of Texas and with an A.M. Bests rating of no less than
A-VII.
C. Lessee shall be required to submit renewal certificates of insurance throughout the term of this contract
and any extensions within 10 days of the policy expiration dates. All notices under this Exhibit shall be
given to City at the following address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Risk Manager
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi,TX 78469-9277
D. Lessee agrees that,with respect to the above required insurance,all insurance policies are to contain
or be endorsed to contain the following required provisions:
• List the City and its officers, officials,employees, and volunteers, as additional insureds by endorsement
with regard to operations, completed operations, and activities of or on behalf of the named insured
performed under contract with the City, with the exception of the workers' compensation policy;
• Provide for an endorsement that the "other insurance" clause shall not apply to the City of Corpus Christi
where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy;
• Workers' compensation and employers' liability policies will provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of
the City; and
• Provide thirty(30)calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any,cancellation,non-renewal,
material change or termination in coverage and not less than ten(10)calendar days advance written notice
for nonpayment of premium.
E. Within five (5) calendar days of a cancellation, non-renewal, material change or termination of coverage,
Lessee shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and applicable endorsements to City. City
shall have the option to suspend Lessee's performance should there be a lapse in coverage at any time
during this contract. Failure to provide and to maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material
breach of this contract.
F. In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Lessee's failure to provide and maintain any
insurance or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required,the City shall have the
right to order Lessee to stop work hereunder,and/or withhold any payment(s)which become due to Lessee
hereunder until Lessee demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.
G. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Lessee may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from Lessee's or its
subcontractor's performance of the work covered under this contract.
H. It is agreed that Lessee's insurance shall be deemed primary and non-contributory with respect to any
insurance or self insurance carried by the City of Corpus Christi for liability arising out of operations
under this contract.
It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate from any other
obligation contained in this contract.
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EXHIBIT D
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Corpus Christi Code § 2-349, as amended, requires all persons or firms seeking to do business
with the City to provide the following information. Every question must be answered. If the
question is not applicable, answer with "NA". See next page for Filing Requirements,
Certification and Definitions.
COMPANY NAME: - o 7€_.t/ e •/ --
STREET ; DRESS: l6 ? aood(e / P.O. BOX:
CITY: sft7"Z1}„ud STATE: 7; ZIP: 773'7Y
FIRM IS: 1. Corporation ❑ 2. Partnership ❑ 3 Sole Owner ❑
4. Association ❑ 5. Other
If additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of this page or attach separate sheet.
1. State the names of each "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest"
constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name n / Job Title and City Department (if known)
2. State the names of each "official" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest"
constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name /10 Title
3. State the names of each "board member" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership
interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name Board, Commission or Committee
4. State the names of each employee or officer of a "consultant" for the City of Corpus Christi who
worked on any matter related to the subject of this contract and has an "ownership interest"
constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name �f Consultant
FILING REQUIREMENTS
If a person who requests official action on a matter knows that the requested action will confer
an economic benefit on any City official or employee that is distinguishable from the effect that
the action will have on members of the public in general or a substantial segment thereof, you
shall disclose that fact in a signed writing to the City official, employee or body that has been
requested to act in the matter, unless the interest of the City official or employee in the matter is
apparent. The disclosure shall also be made in a signed writing filed with the City Secretary.
[Ethics Ordinance Section 2-349 (d)].
CERTIFICATION
I certify that all information provided is true and correct as of the date of this statement, that I
have not knowingly withheld disclosure of any information requested, and that supplemental
statements will be promptly submitted to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, as changes occur.
Certifying Person:L jotiTitle:
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Signature of - Date:
Certifying Person: of
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DEFINITIONS
a. "Board member." A member of any board, commission, or committee of the city, including the board
of any corporation created by the city.
b. 'Economic benefit". An action that is likely to affect an economic interest if it is likely to have an effect
on that interest that is distinguishable from its effect on members of the public in general or a
substantial segment thereof.
c. "Employee." Any person employed by the city, whether under civil service or not, including part-
time employees and employees of any corporation created by the city.
d. "Firm." Any entity operated for economic gain, whether professional, industrial or commercial, and
whether established to produce or deal with a product or service, including but not limited to, entities
operated in the form of sole proprietorship, as self-employed person, partnership, corporation, joint
stock company, joint venture, receivership or trust, and entities which for purposes of taxation are
treated as non-profit organizations.
e. "Official." The Mayor, members of the City Council, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant
City Managers, Department and Division Heads, and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas.
f. "Ownership Interest." Legal or equitable interest, whether actually or constructively held, in a firm,
including when such interest is held through an agent, trust, estate, or holding entity. "Constructively
held" refers to holdings or control established through voting trusts, proxies, or special terms of
venture or partnership agreements.
g. "Consultant." Any person or firm, such as engineers and architects, hired by the City of Corpus
Christi for the purpose of professional consultation and recommendation.