New Mexico Statutes 4-59-7. Requirements respecting lease
Prior to the leasing of any project, the commission must determine and find the following:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 4-59-7
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
A. the amount necessary in each year to pay the principal of and the interest on the bonds proposed to be issued to finance such project; and
B. the amount necessary to be paid each year into any reserve funds which the commission may deem it advisable to establish in connection with the retirement of the proposed bonds and the maintenance of the project; and unless the terms under which the project is to be leased provide that the lessee shall maintain the project and carry all proper insurance with respect to it, the estimated cost of maintaining the project in good repair and keeping it properly insured. The determinations and findings of the commission required to be made in this subsection shall be set forth in the proceedings under which the proposed bonds are to be issued, and, prior to the issuance of such bonds, the county shall lease or sell the project to a lessee or purchaser under an agreement conditioned upon completion of the project and providing for payment to the county of such rentals or payments as, upon the basis of such determinations and findings, will be sufficient:
(1) to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds issued to finance the project;
(2) to build up and maintain any reserve deemed by the commission to be advisable in connection with the project; and
(3) to pay the costs of maintaining the project in good repair and keeping it properly insured, unless the agreement of lease obligates the lessee to pay for the maintenance and insurance of the project.