A. If it appears that it is in the best interest of the County and the people thereof, and subject to the provisions of this Chapter, the Executive may lease any County real property and its appurtenances upon such terms and conditions as will best serve the County; provided, that any lease for a period in excess of 25 years, including all rights of renewal, must be approved by ordinance of the Council.

B. Subject to RCW 84.64.310 the County shall have power to lease County real property and its appurtenances where such property was acquired by tax deed under tax foreclosure proceedings for nonpayment of taxes.

C. Any lease executed under the authority of the provisions of this Section creates a vested interest and a contract binding upon the County and the lessee.

D. The County may, in the best interest of the County, enter into agreements for the use of County property with bona fide, non-profit organizations, or community groups wherein the non-profit organization or community group is to either make improvements to the County property, and/or provide services which will benefit the public. Such agreements are subject to the approval of the Executive.

E. The Executive or designee may enter into concession contracts, whereby a private or public entity is given use of County property for specified purposes, such as food concession contracts in County parks. Such concession contracts shall not be construed as a lease of real property.