CONTRACTAPPROVED

Blackford Farms Leases 8.9 Acres at Lucore Road

Disclosed value: $308.00 per acre for 8.9 acres; From resolution
Approved: Nov 14, 2023

What it covers

The Marion Water Board approved a cash rent agreement with Blackford Farms for 8.9 acres at 6301 Lucore Road at $308 per acre, based on the 2023 ISU cash rent survey. The leased cropland lies on a parcel reserved for a future park and elevated water tower.

Who holds it

Blackford Farms holds this contract with City of Marion.

What happens next

Term as filed: Cash rent for 8.9 acres at 6301 Lucore Road; term not specified (assumed 2024 crop year).

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Contract details

Amount: $308.00 per acre for 8.9 acres
Document date: November 14, 2023
Term: Cash rent for 8.9 acres at 6301 Lucore Road; term not specified (assumed 2024 crop year)
Vendor: Blackford Farms
Agency: City of Marion
Source document: resolution_23_20_water_main_improvements_for_silve.pdf (Resolution)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Marion?

Blackford Farms was awarded this government contract by City of Marion, as recorded on November 14, 2023. The contract value is $308.00 per acre for 8.9 acres.

How much is the Blackford Farms contract with City of Marion worth?

The Blackford Farms contract with City of Marion is valued at $308.00 per acre for 8.9 acres.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a resolution record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in resolution_23_20_water_main_improvements_for_silve.pdf (Resolution), dated November 14, 2023 from City of Marion. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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