Discussion and possible action to enter into a Lease Amendment with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), for the property located at 7209 East Saunders Street, Suite 7, extending the lease for an additional five years beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, and updating the rent to Three Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($3,283.45) being an annual

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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Lease Amendment with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), for the property located at 7209 East Saunders Street, Suite 7, extending the lease for an additional five years beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, and updating the rent to Three Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($3,283.45) being an annual rent of $39,401.00 payable monthly in arrears and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by USDA, Lease of County property to Governmental Entity pursuant to §272.005, Texas Local Government Code] Issue: The USDA lease for the property located at 7208 East Saunders St., Suite 7 is expiring on May 31, 2026. Solution: Renew the lease agreement with an increased rental rate for an additional 5 years. Result: The leased space will be used for a public purpose and continue to generate rental income for the county.

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