NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Town of Cambridge City, Indiana (hereinafter "Town"), pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-10 and I.C. 36-1-11-12, desires to lease certain farm real estate currently owned by the Town, for the farming years of 2026 through 2030 (five year lease) and to request proposals from the public regarding such leasing. The real estate contains approximately 16 +/- acres, located in Wayne County, Indiana, and is more particularly described as follows: Being a part of the Northeast and Southeast Quarters of Section 22, Township 16 North, Range 12 East, in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a spike set in the east line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 22, said spike being 2318.98 feet south of a copperweld found at the northeast corner of said Northeast Quarter and running thence, from said beginning point south, along the east line of said Northeast Quarter, (assuming that the east line of said quarter runs north and south) 322.73 feet to a copperweld found at the northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 22; thence south, along the east line of said Southeast Quarter, 423.43 feet to a point 1 foot north of the cemetery fence; thence south 89 degrees, 47 minutes and 55 seconds west, parallel to said cemetery fence, 1122.47 feet to a point in the centerline of West River witness an iron rod set 40.0 feet north 89 degrees 47 minutes and 55 seconds east; thence north 15 degrees, 16 minutes and 10 seconds west, 181.50 feet to a point in the center of said river; thence north 03 degrees, 47 minutes and 55 seconds west, 272.25 feet to a point in the center of said river; thence north 07 degrees, 16 minutes and 40 seconds east, 280.50 feet to a point in the center of said river; thence north 06 degrees, 43 minutes and 30 seconds west, 21.21 feet to a point in the center of said river, witness an iron rod set 32.00 feet north 89 degrees, 47 minutes and 55 seconds east; thence north 89 degrees, 47 minutes and 55 seconds east, 1155.26 feet to the place of beginning, containing a total area of 20.000 acres, there being 8.617 acres more or less in the Northeast Quarter and there being 11.383 acres more or less in the Southeast Quarter. EXCLUDING a parcel of approximately 4 acres to be retained for Town's use on the southwest corner of this parcel. The factors or criteria that will be used in evaluating the proposals, include the following: - The property may not be leased to a person who is ineligible under I.C. 36-1-11-16; - A proposal submitted by a trust (as defined in I.C. 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each beneficiary of the trust and each settler empowered to revoke or modify the trust; - The Town will entertain a total rent amount for the five year lease, as is set forth in the sample lease agreement on file with the Town, as referenced below; - The factors that are important to the Town include price, minimal disturbance to the land, compliance with the limitations and restrictions for which the land may be used pursuant to any lease, and the lease being just for the 2026 farming year (a copy of a model lease is available at the City Building, 127 North Foote Street, Cambridge City, Indiana, for review); - The proposal must be accompanied by evidence of financial responsibility, representing to the Town that the tenant has the financial responsibility and capacity to make the required payments; - If the party making the offer or proposal has questions regarding the proposal, discussions may be conducted between such person and the Town for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements. Proposals must be submitted to: The Clerk/Treasurer of the Town of Cambridge City, Indiana, at the City Building, 127 North Foote Street, Cambridge City, Indiana, no later than the 12th day of January, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The proposals will be reviewed that night, with any accepted proposal to be implemented as soon as possible thereafter. HSPAXLP January 2 2026 LSBN0432647