COUNTY OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SPECIAL MEETING January 17, 2024  The Henrico County Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 3151 Varina on the James, Henrico, Virginia.  Members of the Board Present: Tyrone E. Nelson, Chairman, Varina District Daniel J. Schmitt, Vice-Chairman, Brookland District Roscoe D. Cooper, III, Fairfield District Misty D. Whitehead, Three Chopt District Jody K. Rogish, Tuckahoe District Other Officials Present: John A. Vithoulkas, County Manager Andrew R. Newby, County Attorney  Tanya N. Brackett, CMC, Assistant to the County Manager/Clerk to the Board Michael Y. Feinmel, Deputy County Manager for Public Safety W. Brandon Hinton, Deputy County Manager for Administration Monica Smith-Callahan, Deputy County Manager for Community Affairs Cari M. Tretina, Deputy County Manager/Chief of Staff Steven J. Yob, Deputy County Manager for Community Operations Ben. A. Sheppard, Director ofl Public Relations  Mr. Vithoulkas announced there was one item on the agenda this morning for the public hearing. He recognized Andrew Newby, County Attorney, toj present the item. Agenda Item 30-24-1 Resolution Signatory Authority - Real Estate Contracts - Varina District. Mr. Newby explained the Board paper would authorize the County Manager to execute a purchase agreement and accept the deed to acquire approximately 2,095 acres of real property commonly known as Varina Farms. The Board paper also authorizes the County Manager to execute an agreement allowing Engel Family Farms to continue farming the cropland on the Property for up to five years and additional leases or license agreements to allow the owner of the property, its principals, or its permitted assigns continued use oft the property for hunting, Mr. Nelson and the County Manager responded to public comments regarding the purchase of the property, noting at this time the County has only purchased the property and has not decided on the uses of the property. They noted the historic importance of the property and On motion of Ms. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Schmitt, and by unanimous vote, the Board  fishing, storage, casting, and other reasonable uses for aj period of five years.  unique opportunity to preserve it for future generations. approved this item = see attached resolution.    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:22a.m.  Supervisors  HenricdCglnty, Virginia  sauk  2    RESOLUTION - Signatory Authority Real Estate Contracts - Varina District This Board paper authorizes the County Manager to execute a purchase agreement and accept the deed to acquire approximately 2,095 acres of real property commonly known as Varina The Board paper also authorizes the County Manager to execute an agreement allowing Engel Family Farms to continue farming the cropland on the Property for up to five years and additional leases or license agreements to allow the owner oft the Property, its principals, ori its permitted assigns continued use of the Property for hunting, fishing, storage, casting, and The Director of Real Property recommends approval of the Board paper; the County Manager  Farms (the "Property") for $17,250,000.  other reasonable uses for aj period of five years.  concurs. (Public Hearing)    COUNTY OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  Agenda Item No. 30-24 Page No. 1of 1  MINUTE  Agenda Title: RESOLUTION - Signatory Authority Real Estate Contracts Varina District  For Clerk's Use Only: Date: 12024 CA Approved C) Denied C) Amended C) Deferredt to:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. ACTION  YES NO OTHER  Moiyplhakhadk Seconded by(1). Sthmit  Cooper, R. Nelson, T. Rogish,]. Schmitt,D. Whitehead, M.  (2)- REMARKS: APE  (2)    WHEREAS, thel Board of Supervisors desires to acquire approximately 2,095 acres of real property commonly known as Varina Farms and alsol known as Tax Map Parcel Nos. 822-667-5276, 815-670-5252, and 813-673-2408 (the "Property"); and, WHEREAS, the owner oft the Property, Varina-on-the-lames, L.P., has agreed to sell the Property for $17,250,000; and, WHEREAS, Engel Family Farms actively farms aj portion ofthe Property and wishes to continue to do SO; and,  WHEREAS, the owner ofthe Property desires to retain access to the Property by itself, its principals, or its permitted assigns for WHEREAS, this resolution was advertised pursuant to SS 15.2-1800. and 15.2-1813 oft the Code of Virginia and aj public hearing  certain uses, including hunting, fishing, storage, and casting, for aj period of fiveyears; and,  was held on. January 17,2024.  NOW,THEREPORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors that:  (1) The County Manager is authorized to execute the purchase agreement and accept the deed, in a form approved by the (2) Each of the County Manager and Director of Real Property is authorized to execute all other documents necessary to (3) The County Manager and County Attorney are authorized to undertake all other actions necessary to complete the (4) The County Manager is authorized to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the County Attorey, to assume the lease to Engel Family Farms or otherwise lease the cropland on the Property to Engel Family Farms for a period ofu up to (5) The County Manager is authorized to execute one or more lease or license agreements, or both, each in a form approved by the County Attorney, to permit access to thel Property by the owner, its principals, or its permitted assigns for use oft the  County Attorney, to acquire the Property; and,  complete the County's due diligence and to close thet transaction; and,  acquisition by the County; and,  five years; and,  Property for hunting, fishing, storage, casting, and other reasonable uses, for aj period of fiveyears.  Comments: The Director of Real By Agency Head. Copyt to:  recommends approval of the Board paperrthe oyat  ger  By County Manager. Certified: ACopy Teste: Date:  WF  3D  Clerk, Board of Supervisors