City Council
Regular MeetingPullman, WA · November 4, 2025
Agenda
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
City Council
Page
A. Call to Order
B. Announcements
C. Community Comments
D. City Councilmember Comments
E. Mayor's Comments
F. Committee, Commission, Board Reports
G. City Council and Mayor Future Regular Agenda Requests
H. Community Comments on Final Action Items for this Agenda
I. Confirmation of Appointments
J. Presentations
1. Financial Update - 2025Q3 4
A presentation to brief the City Council and community on the City of Pullman's
financial activities through 2025Q3.
Attached are the slides for the PowerPoint presentation.
*Staff Contact for this Agenda Item: Jeff Elbracht, Director of Finance &
Administrative Services
*Contact Email: jeff.elbracht@pullman-wa.gov
2025Q3 Financial Update.pdf
K. Consent Agenda. The items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine in
nature and will be enacted by a single motion of the City Council without separate discussion
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L. Consent Agenda items
1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE 28
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PULLMAN AND RICHARD DRUFFEL AND SONS.
In February 2015, a ten (10) year agricultural lease agreement between the City of
Pullman and Richard Druffel and Sons (Lessee) was finalized through Resolution R-
16-15. The agreement allowed the Lessee to use eight (8) acres of land adjacent to
the City Cemetery for agricultural purposes only and pay the City of Pullman $80
per acre, for a total of $640 per year.
In September 2022, the City of Pullman removed approximately three acres of farm
ground from production in preparation for expanding the cemetery grounds for
additional grave sites. In March 2023, the City Surveyor surveyed the original eight
(8) acres of land that were part of the agreement and determined 3.81 acres of the
original eight (8) remain as farmable land. With the change in acreage, Resolution
R-27-23 amended the original lease and called for the Lessee to pay $80 per acre,
for a total of $304.80.
Earlier this year, the cemetery expansion project was accepted as complete and
the silt fence that separated the construction area and farmland was removed.
Removal of the fence reestablished a property line for that could be surveyed to
determine a new acreage of farmable land. City Surveyor, Edward Ranck-Copher
completed this work and recorded the attached Cemetery Farm Lease Description
and Exhibit, which determined there are 3.60 acres of farmland remaining on City
Cemetery property. The Lessee has agreed to a new ten (10) year agricultural lease
and pay the City of Pullman $100 per acre, for a total of $360 per year.
Also of note, each year, the City of Pullman Maintenance and Operation division
uses the southeast corner of the cemetery property for the disposal of leaves that
are picked up each fall as part of the annual leaf collection program. Over time, as
the leaf pile has been moved and leveled out, it has slowly removed some acreage
from production that was part of the original 2015 agricultural agreement, and this
area was taken into consideration during the recent survey. RESOLUTION NO R-XX-
25.docx Attachment A - Cemetery Farm Lease Description and Exhibit.pdf
Staff recommends a motion to approve the resolution authorizing an addendum to an
agricultural lease agreement between the City of Pullman and Richard Druffel and Sons.
M. Public Hearing
N. Regular Agenda
O. Discussion Items
P. New Business
Q. Executive Session
R. Adjournment
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S. Tentative Meeting Dates
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Quarterly Financial Update
2025Q3
Presented to Pullman City Council
November 4, 2025
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General Fund
General Fund Revenue
24,000,000
20,000,000
16,000,000
12,000,000
8,000,000
4,000,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
15,419,262 17,473,535 19,745,132 19,303,276 19,743,760
• Budget through Q3: $20,952,664
• Does not include Airport, CARES, or ARPA Funds
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General Fund Budgeted Revenues
Sales Tax
22.02%
• Majority of Revenue comes
from Property & Sales Tax Property Tax
31.00% Other Use
• Sales tax has largest variability Taxes 20.30%
• Property Tax increases on
existing property limited to a
License Permit
total of 1% increase per year Miscellanous Revenue 2.24%
Revenues 4.50%
Intergovernmental
Government
Revenues/Grants 4.96%
Fees/Fines/Penalties 14.97%
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Property Tax
Property Tax Revenue
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
4,731,915 4,734,320 4,919,332 5,162,493 5,187,214
• Collection rate highest impact months are May and November
• On entire year will likely collect within 1% of total levied tax
• No collection on University Buildings, Government Buildings, Churches
• New construction is slowing
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Sales Tax
Sales Tax Revenue
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
3,216,164 4,344,689 4,955,400 4,834,573 4,864,956
• Budget through Q3: $4,763,505
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General Fund Revenues
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Other Use Taxes $ 2,466,030 $ 3,171,069 $ 3,532,530 $ 3,434,352 $ 4,683,815
- Utilities Tax 1,864,586 1,994,824 2,194,483 2,313,452 3,473,661
- Admissions Tax 29,560 357,690 387,851 263,142 301,225
License Permit
$ 762,669 $ 650,248 $ 589,397 $ 486,548 $ 235,492
Revenue
Intergovernmental
$ 1,340,803 $ 1,493,996 $ 1,653,509 $ 1,281,958 $ 961,892
Revenues/Grants
- Marijuana & Liquor Tax 438,194 387,737 427,613 420,696 406,960
General Government
$ 2,600,159 $ 2,668,294 $ 3,451,466 $ 2,850,579 $ 3,036,159
Fees/Fines/Penalties
Miscellaneous
$ 300,524 $ 410,918 $ 643,498 $ 1,241,149 $ 774,232
Revenues
• Increase in utility tax (other use taxes) largely impact by shift from Transit
• Miscellaneous Revenue spike in 2024 driven by Opioid Settlement and Interest Income
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General Fund
General Fund Operational Expenses
24,000,000
20,000,000
16,000,000
12,000,000
8,000,000
4,000,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
16,469,353 18,309,727 19,833,299 20,528,610 22,340,975
• Operating Budget through Q3: $23,013,244
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General Fund
General Fund Capital Expenses
1,800,000
1,500,000
1,200,000
900,000
600,000
300,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
33,937 221,266 559,898 781,361 1,484,235
• Expect Capital expenses to level after COVID recovery
• Primarily funded through CIP process or Metro Parks transfer
• 2025 Annual Capital Budget: $2,555,587 (includes Metro Park projects)
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General Fund Expenses
Parks & Legislative
Recreation 1.24%
15.15%
• Nearly 2/3 of expenses Library
Police
32.65%
related to public safety 6.66%
Community
• 71% of operating expenses Development
5.65%
related to personnel
Finance &
Admin
7.45%
Fire & Ambulance
31.20%
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Legislative
Legislative Expenses
450,000
375,000
300,000
225,000
150,000
75,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
232,683 312,036 377,225 340,005 267,341
• Operating Budget through Q3: $194,596
• Excess to budget related to cost and timing of voter registration and election fees
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Finance & Administration
Finance & Adminstration Expenses
2,000,000
1,600,000
1,200,000
800,000
400,000
-
2021
1
2022
2
2023
3
2024
4
2025
5
1,045,363 1,213,994 1,507,408 1,576,494 1,846,297
• Operating Budget through Q3: $1,781,147
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Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Expenses
7,500,000
6,000,000
4,500,000
3,000,000
1,500,000
-
2021
1
2022
2
2023
3
2024
4
2025
5
5,397,924 6,208,402 6,619,473 6,441,710 7,207,128
• Operating Budget through Q3: $7,342,356
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Fire & Ambulance
Fire & Ambulance Expenses
7,500,000
6,000,000
4,500,000
3,000,000
1,500,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
5,640,177 5,940,758 6,054,884 6,613,508 6,845,200
• Operating Budget through Q3: $7,316,845
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Community & Economic Development
Community & Economic Development Operating Expenses
1,500,000
1,200,000
900,000
600,000
300,000
-
2021
1
2022
2
2023
3
2024
4
2025
5
955,366 944,356 1,141,033 1,091,626 1,251,670
• Operating Budget through Q3: $1,348,519
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Library
Library Operating Expenses
1,500,000
1,200,000
900,000
600,000
300,000
-
2021
1
2022
2
2023
3
2024
4
2025
5
1,034,672 1,244,226 1,295,242 1,352,297 1,392,694
• Operating Budget through Q3: $1,530,377
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Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Operating Expenses
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
2,163,168 2,445,955 2,838,034 3,112,971 3,530,647
• Operating Budget through Q3: $3,499,405
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General Fund Annual Expense to Revenue
$35,000,000
• 2023 return to normal capital
expenditures post COVID $30,000,000
• 2021-2023 revenues increased
at similar rate to operating
expenses $25,000,000
• 2024 and 2025 revenues
flattened while operating
expenses continued to increase 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
$20,000,000
ACTUALS
1 ACTUALS
2 ACTUALS
3 ACTUALS
4 PROJECTED
5
GENERAL FUND REVENUE GENERAL FUND EXPENSE
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Streets & Arterial Streets
Streets Expenses
15,000,000
12,000,000
9,000,000
6,000,000
3,000,000
0
2021
1
2022
2
2023
3
2024
4
2025
5
3,330,687 4,034,509 4,175,686 11,504,598 3,548,807
• Quarter 3 Operating Budget: $2,132,573
• Quarter 3 Operating Expense: $1,695,388
• Annual Capital Budget: $3,409,389
• Quarter 3 Capital Expense: $1,853,418
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Utilities
Utilities Expense
15,000,000
12,000,000
9,000,000
6,000,000
3,000,000
0
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
7,319,962 9,200,751 9,419,052 10,601,421 12,214,246
• Quarter 3 Operating Budget: $9,664,814
• Quarter 3 Operating Expense: $8,010,921
• Annual Capital Budget: $10,298,654
• Quarter 3 Capital Expense: $4,203,325
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Transit
Transit Expenses
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
2021
1
2022
2
2023
3
2024
4
2025
5
5,359,322 3,357,361 3,622,256 3,691,248 6,811,007
• Quarter 3 Operating Budget: $4,781,657
• Quarter 3 Operating Expense: $ 4,105,423
• Annual Capital Budget: $3,387,322
• 2025 expenses include bus replacement
• Quarter 3 Capital Expense: $2,705,584
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Internal Service Funds
Internal Service Expenses
7,500,000
6,000,000
4,500,000
3,000,000
1,500,000
0
20211 20222 20233 2024
4 2025
5
3,343,512 4,020,415 5,099,953 4,587,664 6,080,637
• Quarter 3 Operating Budget: $4,537,252
• Quarter 3 Operating Expense: $3,896,329
• Annual Capital Budget: $2,555,650
• Quarter 3 Capital Expense: $2,148,408
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Civic Improvement Fund
Civic Improvement Revenue
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
-
2021
1 2022
2 2023
3 2024
4 2025
5
295,731 502,463 681,263 751,015 718,497
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Fund Cash Balances
FUND 2025 BEGINNING 2025 Q3* CHANGE
General (001) $ 6,652,514 $ 3,566,437 $ (3,086,076)
Streets (104,105) $ 1,261,913 $ 1,542,065 $ 280,152
Utilities (401, 403, 404) $ 24,542,410 $ 24,344,182 $ (198,228)
Transit (405) $ 6,783,887 $ 5,995,153 $ (788,734)
Interfund (501, 504, 507, 510) $ 4,683,430 $ 3,065,027 $ (1,618,403)
*estimated payroll expense for September
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Final Thoughts
• Most revenues continue to be flat or
down slightly
• 2025-2026 budget was developed
with expenses exceeding revenues
• Planned to adjust expenditures based
on revenue performance
• Cash balances are being used to
supplement excess expenditures over
revenues
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RESOLUTION NO. R-XX-25
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PULLMAN AND RICHARD DRUFFEL AND SONS.
WHEREAS, the City Council for the city of Pullman has before
it an agreement between the city of Pullman, a municipal
corporation of the state of Washington, and Richard Druffel and
Sons, a Washington general partnership, entitled Agricultural
Lease which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, this Council believes it to be in the best interests
of the city of Pullman to authorize the execution of said
Agreement; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Finance Director
be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute the
agreement for said services and to deliver an executed copy thereof
to Richard Druffel and Sons.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Finance Director
are each hereby authorized and directed to take such further action
as may be appropriate in order to affect the purpose of this
Resolution and the Agreement authorized thereby.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the city of Pullman at a
regular meeting held on the _______ day of ______________, 2025.
DATED this _____ day of ______________, 2025.
__________________________________
Francis Benjamin, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Dee Stiles-Elliott, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
______________________________
Thaddeus J. O’Sullivan, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A"- AGRICULTURAL LEASE
THIS AGRICULTURAL LEASE ("Lease"), made and entered into, in duplicate, this day
of , 2025, by and between the CITY OF PULLMAN, a municipal corporation
of the State of Washington, hereinafter called the "Lessor", and RICHARD DRUFFEL AND
SONS, a Washington general partnership hereinafter called the "Lessee."
WITNESSETH:
I. The Lessor, for and in consideration of the reservation of the rent herein provided for
and of the agreements and covenants herein contained and specified, hereby leases
unto the Lessee the following described lands and premises in Whitman County, State
of Washington, to-wit:
A PORTION OF LAND BEING A PART OF PARCEL "A"
OF PULLMAN'S CEMETERY SHORT PLAT,
ACCORDING TO THE SHORT PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER
496837, RECORDS OF WHITMAN COUNTY, SAID
PORTION OF LAND LOCATED ENTIRELY IN THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH,
RANGE 45 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, CITY OF
PULLMAN, COUNTY OF WHITMAN, STATE OF
WASHINGTON, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE
CENTER OF SAID SECTION 8, SAID CENTER BEING
SOUTH 00" 17'09" EAST, 2672.28 FEET FROM THE
NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION SOUTH 0015'45" EAST,
666.26 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
PARCEL "A"; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID
EAST LINE, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF SAID
PARCEL "A", SOUTH 00"15'45" EAST, 342.00 FEET TO
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL;
THENCE LEAYING SAID EAST LINE, PROCEEDING
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, SOUTH
87º11'12" WEST, 204.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID
SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL "A", SOUTH 8711'12"
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WEST, 962.57 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH
LINE, PROCEEDING ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE
OF SAID PARCEL "A", NORTH 3115'21" WEST, 137.95
FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID WESTERLY
LINE; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID
WESTERLY LINE, NORTH 62°43'37" WEST, 100.76
FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID WESTERLY
LINE, SAID ANGLE POINT ALSO BEING ON THE
WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE,
NORTH 00"24'40" WEST, 149.98, TO A POINT THAT
BEARS SOUTH 00º24'40" EAST, 20.02 FEET FROM THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL "A";
THENCE LEAYING SAID WESTERLY LINE,
PROCEEDING PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID PARCEL "A", NORTH 87"11'12" EAST, 79.80
FEET; THENCE $OUTH 2352'52" EAST, 172.75 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 80º04'09" EAST, 101.37 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 87°38'15" EAST, 119.67 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 8429'47" EAST, 21.80 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 59°03'13" EAST, 15.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
78º03'22" EAST, 18.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8049'58"
EAST, 21.27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8834'08" EAST,
26.09 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8120'07" EAST, 25.93
FEET; THENCE NORTH 71 º16'06" EAST, 71.57 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 87º31 '05" EAST, 54.56 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 8638'48" EAST, 58.34 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 89º52'27" EAST, 59.77 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
6852'10" EAST, 79.06 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78º29'38"
EAST, 43.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76º21'17" EAST,
49.67 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 6349'31" EAST, 39.57
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87º39'26" EAST, 61. 72 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 59º36'57" EAST, 146.69 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LEASED AREA
CONTAINING 156,863.83 SQUARE FEET OR 3.60
ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS.
The lands described above shall be referred to herein as the "Premises."
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II. The term of this Lease shall be for a period of ten ( 1 O) years, beginning on December
1, 2025, and ending on November 30, 2035, unless sooner terminated as herein
provided. Lessee shall be entitled to possession as of the commencement of the term.
III. Lessee agrees to use the Premises for agricultural purposes only. Lessee shall cultivate
the Premises according to generally accepted agricultural practices, and perform all
work on the Premises in a first-class, farmer-like manner. Lessee is responsible for
furnishing all tools, equipment, seed and expenses necessary to carry out the provisions
of this Lease and Tenant's work on the Premises.
IV. The Lessee covenants and agrees to pay rent for each acre of the Premises, of which
there are 3.60 acres. Lessee shall pay $100 per acre, which totals $360 each year. Lessee
shall make the said annual rental payment to Lessor not later than the 15 day of
December of each year. Failure to pay the annual rent payment when due shall entitle
the Lessor to re-enter and take possession of the Premises upon giving Lessee ten (1 O)
days written advance notice of intent to do so if said monetary default has not been
remedied within said 1 O-day period. However, Lessor may extend the time period to
correct the default if, in its sole discretion, due diligence is shown by Lessee in curing
the default.
V. The Lessee agrees to perform all the work and labor related to the raising, producing,
harvesting and delivering of the crops on the Premises, and in the fulfillment of the
terms and conditions of this Lease. In the event the Lessee fails or neglects to perform
its obligations as set forth in this section at the time and in the manner herein stated, it
shall be lawful for the Lessor to re-enter the Premises, remove all persons therefrom
and complete the terms and conditions of this Lease. Any reasonable compensation
therefor, and the expenses thereof, shall be a preferred charge and lien on Lessee.
VI. The Lessee shall not make or suffer any waste on the Premises.
VII. The Lessee shall not assign this Lease, or sublet the Premises or any part thereof,
without the written consent of the Lessor. At the expiration of this Lease, the Lessee
agrees to surrender peaceable possession of the Premises, in good condition, to the
Lessor.
VIII. The Lesser, as well as agents and employees of Lesson reserves the right to enter the
Premises at any time during the term of the Lease to (i) consult with the Lessee; (ii)
make inspections on the Premises; and (iii) after notice of termination of the Lease is
given, to perform work thereon or cause work to be done.
IX. The Lessee is responsible for noxious weed control and management of the Premises
during the term of the Lease. The Lessee shall cut and destroy or chemically spray all
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noxious weeds growing on the Premises. Lessee shall comply strictly with the laws of
the State of Washington regarding noxious weeds.
X. Lessee shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and
orders that are applicable to its use of the Premises. In particular, Lessee shall conduct
its business in a manner consistent with all applicable environmental codes, regulations
and statutes, and shall bear sole responsibility for any violations thereof. Lessee shall
be solely responsible for securing any permits or approvals necessary for its use of the
Premises. In the event of any prohibited release of materials to the environment, Lessee
shall indemnify Lessor for any costs of environmental cleanup and restoration, as well
as any penalties, fines, judgments or other costs incurred by Lessor as a result of such
release.
XI. Lessee shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Lesser, and its officers, directors,
employees, and agents, from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, claims,
actions, penalties, fines, costs or expenses, of whatever kind, including attorneys' fees,
which arise out of or are due to any acts, errors or omissions of Lessee or Lessee' s
employees, agents and representatives in the use of the Premises.
XII. This Lease may be terminated by either party giving written notice to the other party
by not later than September 1 that this Lease will be terminated as of the pending
October 1. Written notice shall be delivered to Lessor and Lessee as follows:
LESSOR: City of Pullman
Attn: City Administrator
190 SE Crestview St, Bldg A
Pullman, WA 99163
LESSEE: Richard Druffel and Sons
c/o Lee R. Druffel
19802 SR 195
Pullman, WA 99163
Delivery of said notice shall be affected in any one of the following manners:
1. By personal delivery to and acknowledgement of receipt thereof signed by the
receiving party.
2. By depositing the notice in the United States mail, in an envelope properly
addressed to the address indicated above with postage fully prepaid thereon and
mailed certified, return receipt requested.
In the event said notice is mailed, it shall be deemed delivered two (2) days following
the deposit thereof in the United States mail.
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XIII. The parties hereto acknowledge that no representations or conditions or agreements
varying or adding to this Lease have been made either orally or in writing. No
modification, addition, or change to this Lease shall be made or shall be effective unless
reduced to writing and signed by both parties. Any actions of the agents of Lessor must
be either authorized or ratified by the City Council for the City of Pullman before such
actions of those agents can be binding.
XIV. Nothing in this Lease shall be deemed or construed to create a joint venture or
partnership between the parties.
XV. This Lease is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs, assigns, and successors
in interest of the parties hereto. The preceding sentence shall not be construed as
consent by Lessor to any assignment hereof or to any sublease of the Premises. The
Lessee warrants and affirms that it has authority to enter into and execute this Lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands in duplicate, the day
and year first above written.
LESSOR LESSEE
City of Pullman, a municipal corporation Richard Druffel and Sons, a
Washington general partnership
Francis Benjamin, Mayor Lee R. Druffel, partner
ATTEST:
Dee Stiles-Elliot, City Clerk
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CEMETERY FARM LEASE DESCRIPTION
A PORTION OF LAND BEING A PART OF PARCEL "A" OF PULLMAN'S CEMETERY SHORT PLAT, ACCORDING
TO THE SHORT PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER 496837, RECORDS OF
WHITMAN COUNTY, SAID PORTION OF LAND LOCATED ENTIRELY IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 45 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN,
CITY OF PULLMAN, COUNTY OF WHITMAN, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 8, SAID CENTER BEING SOUTH 00º17'09"
EAST, 2672.28 FEET FROM THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SAID SECTION SOUTH 00º15'45" EAST, 666.26 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
PARCEL "A";
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST LINE, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL "A",
SOUTH 00º15'45" EAST, 342.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL;
THENCE LEAVING SAID EAST LINE, PROCEEDING ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL,
SOUTH 8711'12" WEST, 204.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL "A", SOUTH 87°11'12" WEST,
962.57 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL;
THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH LINE, PROCEEDING ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL
"A", NORTH 3115'21" WEST, 137.95 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID WESTERLY LINE;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, NORTH 6243'37" WEST, 100.76 FEET TO AN
ANGLE POINT IN SAID WESTERLY LINE, SAID ANGLE POINT ALSO BEING ON THE WEST LINE OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, NORTH 00"24'40" WEST, 149.98, TO A
POINT THAT BEARS SOUTH 00"24'40" EAST, 20.02 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID PARCEL "A";
THENCE LEAVING SAID WESTERLY LINE, PROCEEDING PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
PARCEL "A", NORTH 8711'12" EAST, 79.80 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 23º52'52" EAST, 172.75 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 80"04'09" EAST, 101.37 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 8738'15" EAST, 119.67 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 84º29'47" EAST, 21.80 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 59º03'13" EAST, 15.97 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 7803'22" EAST, 18.26 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 80º49'58" EAST, 21.27 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 8834'08" EAST, 26.09 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 81 º20'07" EAST, 25.93 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 71 º16'06" EAST, 71.57 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 8731'05" EAST, 54.56 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 86º38'48" EAST, 58.34 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89"52'27" EAST, 59.77 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 68º52'10" EAST, 79.06 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 78º29'38" EAST, 43.43 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 76"21'17" EAST, 49.67 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 63º49'31" EAST, 39.57 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 87°39'26" EAST, 61.72 FEET;
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THENCE SOUTH 59"36'57" EAST, 146.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID LEASED AREA CONTAINING 156,863.83 SQUARE FEET OR 3.60 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR
LESS.
WRITTEN BY EDWARD LEE RANCK-COPHER, PLS #44348, CITY OF PULLMAN SURVEYOR
OCTOBER 6, 2025.
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