TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Biosolids Application Spring Lease Payments to Anderson Farms in the Amount of $24,000.00, to Oram Farms in the Amount of $37,800.00, to Homerding Farms LLC in the Amount of $27,000.00, and to James Fleishman in the Amount of $51,600.00
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BACKGROUND:
On January 6, 2026, the Mayor and City Council authorized the award of the 2026 Biosolids Disposal Contract at the contract price of $2,516,550.00 to New Era Spreading, Inc. In addition to awarding the Disposal Contract, the Mayor and City Council approved the Spring Lease program which provides a $150.00 per acre payment to farmers who accept biosolids in the spring for the additional tillage needed to plant after the spring biosolids application. The agreement also includes a provision to pay a $150.00 per acre reduced yield guarantee.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Anderson Farms provided 80 acres for biosolids application this spring. Per the Spring Lease Agreement, Anderson Farms is owed $150.00 per acre for additional tillage needed to prepare the land to plant a summer crop. In addition to the tillage, Anderson Farms agreed to plant late allowing for the application of biosolids well into June. The City agreed to pay the additional $150.00 per acre reserved for reduced yield. The total amount is $24,000.00 (80 x $300.00).
Oram Farms provided 126 acres for biosolids application this spring. Per the Spring Lease Agreement, Oram Farms is owed $150.00 per acre for additional tillage needed to prepare the land to plant a summer crop. In addition to the tillage, Oram Farms agreed to plant late allowing for the application of biosolids well into June. The City agreed to pay the additional $150.00 per acre reserved for reduced yield. The total amount is $37,800.00 (126 x $300.00).
Homerding Farms LLC., provided 180 acres for biosolids application this sprin...
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