Discussion and possible action to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for one (1) year (October 12, 2026, through October 11, 2027) to the Agricultural Grazing and Hunting Lease (Cuchillas and Lomas Pastures) with James E. Kainer as Lessee, for the total sum of Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars ($34,380.00) at $15.00 per acre over the lease term with said pastures comprising approxima

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Discussion and possible action to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for one (1) year (October 12, 2026, through October 11, 2027) to the Agricultural Grazing and Hunting Lease (Cuchillas and Lomas Pastures) with James E. Kainer as Lessee, for the total sum of Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars ($34,380.00) at $15.00 per acre over the lease term with said pastures comprising approximately 2,292 acres, authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any matters incident thereto. [Receivable to Webb County School Land Fund] Issue: The Cuchillas & Lomas Pastures (School Lands) were granted to Webb County by the State of Texas with said pastures held in trust on behalf of the School Districts in Webb County. Webb County partly derives income from said pastures by leasing them on behalf of the School Districts. Solution: James Kainer has been leasing the School Lands off Highway 59 from Webb County. However, the current lease is set to expire October 11, 2026. The contract amendment No. 2 exercises the option in the lease for both parties to mutually agree to extend the lease through October 11, 2027. Result: Webb County will be getting receivables to the School Lands Funds from Hunting and Grazing activities on said pastures.

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