County Board Approves Long-Term Lease to Preserve and Activate Historic Trimborn Farm
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent today praised the Milwaukee County Board’s approval (15-2) of a long-term lease agreement for Trimborn Farm, a historic County-owned property in her district, that will be preserved, maintained, and opened to greater public use through a partnership with Two Weathervanes, LLC.
The agreement authorizes Milwaukee County Parks, in coordination with the Department of Administrative Services and Real Estate Services, to enter into a five-year lease for Trimborn Farm, located at 8881 W. Grange Avenue in Greendale. Under the agreement, the tenant will assume responsibility for capital improvements, building maintenance, and operational costs, while preserving public access to the site.
“Trimborn Farm is one of the true historic treasures in my district, and I am thrilled to see this agreement move forward,” said Supervisor Kathleen Vincent. “This lease offers a smart, responsible path to preserve an important part of Milwaukee County’s history while ensuring the property is cared for and remains accessible to the public. I am grateful to my colleagues for their support and to everyone who worked to make this opportunity possible.”
The lease includes annual rent of one dollar and a revenue-sharing provision that will direct 15 percent of net revenue to the County and a maintenance reserve for the farm. Milwaukee County Parks will provide limited transitional support during the first year to help establish the tenant’s operations.
Originally established in the mid-19th century, Trimborn Farm is a significant historic site that reflects the region’s agricultural and industrial heritage. County officials said the agreement provides a sustainable way to preserve the property at a time when the County faces significant fiscal pressures and limited resources for historic maintenance and restoration.
The County Board’s approval follows recommendations from both the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Parks and Culture, as well as several public meetings at the site.
The resolution now heads to the desk of County Executive David Crowley.
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