HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2004.07.22 - 27520July 22, 2004
REPORT (MISC. 104150)
BY: PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE, CHARLES PALMER, CHAIRPERSON
RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — RED OAKS WATERPARK LEASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning & Building Committee having reviewed MR #04150 on July 13, 2004
Reports with the recommendation the Resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE
Planning & Building Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman absent
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 104150 July 17, 2004
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — RED OAKS WATERPARK LEASE
TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, at its regular
meeting of May 5, 2004, authorized the department to enter into a lease for the property at the
Red Oaks Waterpark to allow for the addition of new water features; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission committed $3.3
million in funds for this endeavor; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Oakland County are the benefactors; and
WHEREAS, the funding for this project was allocated from the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission Capital Improvement Projects Budget; and
WHEREAS, the construction, operational, and maintenance costs of this facility will be
paid for by fees and charges and Parks millage revenues; and
WHEREAS, said lease, which was developed by Oakland County Drain Commission
staff and counsel, Park staff, and Oakland County Corporation Counsel, is for a period of 50
years; and
WHEREAS, said lease, which will be between the County of Oakland and the George
W. Kuhn Drainage District, is for the amount of $1 annually.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approve the lease agreement between the County of Oakland and the George
W. Kuhn Drainage District for the property at the Red Oaks Waterpark to allow for the addition
of new water features.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the County of Oakland.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL OVERNM NT COMMITTEE
General Government Committee Vote:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster, Kowall and Hatchett absent.
OAKLAND COUNTY WATERPARK
LEASE AGREEMENT
This LEASE is made on this 24thday of August 2004, by
and between the GEORGE W. KUHN DRAINAGE DISTRICT, Michigan statutory
public corporation, established pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Drain Code of 1956, 1956
P.A. 40, as amended, MCL 280.461 et seq., by and through the Drainage Board for said
district, whose address is 1 Public Works Drive, Waterford Michigan (hereinafter
"LESSOR"), and the COUNTY OF OAKLAND. a Michigan Constitutional Corporation,
whose address is 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan (hereinafter "LESSEE").
1. LEASED PREMISES. For and in consideration of payment of One ($1.00) dollar
per year and the mutual promises contained herein, LESSOR leases to LESSEE
real property in the City of Madison Heights, Michigan (hereinafter
"PREMISES") as described in "Exhibit A," subject to all easements and other
conditions set forth herein.
2. TERMS. This lease shall commence on May 1, 2004 and extend for 50 years,
terminating on May 1, 2054, and may be renewed or extended by written
agreement between the parties.
3. "WATERPARK FACILITIES." LESSEE, by and through its PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION, may use the PREMISES for maintenance and
construction of "waterpark facilities" known as Red Oaks County Waterpark.
LESSEE, by and through its Parks and Recreation Commission, shall be solely
responsible for the expenses of construction, maintenance, and up keep of any
,,waterparks facilities" installed upon the PREMISES.
(a) LESSEE agrees that any future expansion of the "waterpark facilities
on the Premises shall be reviewed and approved in writing by the
LESSOR prior to installation. Any terms related thereto shall be
provided for in an additional agreement between the parties.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this lease, after construction of any
"waterpark facilities", LESSEE shall be responsible for all future
maintenance, repairs, replacement or other activity in relation to the
"waterpark facilities", including lawn maintenance of the PREMISES,
and any expenses of any type in connection therewith or arising
therefrom, shall be the sole responsibility of LESSEE.
(c) LESSEE shall secure required approvals from any federal, state or
municipal agencies, utility companies, that may be required for the
construction, maintenance, repair, alteration or demolition of any
"watetpark facilities." In the event of an emergency shut down or
removal of "waterpark facilities" this provision will be automatically
waived by LESSOR.
(d) LESSEE shall comply with all easements on the property, whether
recorded, prescriptive or of other origin. LESSOR shall provide
LESSEE and the Parks and Recreation Commission with copies of all
recorded easements effecting said property. In addition, LESSOR
shall provide LESSEE with a written statement describing any other
prescriptive or unrecorded easements Lessor believes will effect
LESSEE'S use of the Premises. LESSEE shall not interfere with or
impair the rights of any easement holder, and shall use or employ
necessary safeguards to prevent any such interference or impairment.
LESSOR'S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.
(a) LESSEE understands and agrees that the primary and paramount
purpose of the Premises leased herein are for the drain, sewer, and
pollution control facilities that are operated and maintained by
LESSOR. Accordingly, LESSEE covenants and agrees that its
operations of the waterpark shall not damage, impair or interfere with
the operations of the drain, sewer and pollution control facilities that
exist now or in the future. LESSOR reserves the right to inspect the
PREMISES from time to time in order to assure compliance with the
covenants and conditions of this lease. LESSOR shall have access at
all times to any part of the Premises, including any portions of the
property occupied by the "waterpark facilities."
(b) In the event that the operations of the "waterpark facilities" disrupt,
interfere or cause damage to the drain, sewer or pollution control
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facilities or their operations, LESSEE agrees to immediately cease its
waterpark operations and abate the interference or disruption to drain,
sewer or the pollution control facilities. LESSEE further agrees to
assume liability for any damages to the drain, sewer or pollution
control facilities, or costs to the LESSOR directly resulting from
LESSEE'S waterpark operations.
(c) LESSEE further understands and agrees that the LESSOR'S
paramount responsibility is to operate and maintain the drain, sewer
and pollution control facilities, and to serve and protect the public
interest. Accordingly, in the event of an emergency, as determined by
the Oakland County Drain Commissioner, the Drain Commissioner
will hand deliver to LESSEE a "Notice of Emergency" specifying
which "waterpark facilities" are disrupting, interfering, or damaging
drain, sewer, or pollution control facilities operated by the LESSOR.
The LESSEE will immediately remove or discontinue use of any such
"waterpark facilities" so identified by the Oakland County Drain
Commissioner. If LESSEE fails to comply with the "Notice of
Emergency" delivered by the Drain Commissioner, then the Drain
Commissioner may immediately remove or cause the use to be
discontinued of any or all "waterpark facilities" equipment or supplies
on the Premises identified in the "Notice of Emergency." LESSEE
shall be responsible for all costs for removal of said improvements.
LESSOR shall not be liable to LESSEE for lost revenue or other
damages resulting from an emergency repairs to the drain, sewer or
pollution control facilities. Costs for replacing or restoring "waterpark
facilities" shall be shared equally between LESSOR and LESSEE.
(d) In the event that LESSOR is required to comply with any
administrative permit, rule and/or regulation issued or promulgated by
the United States Government or State of Michigan, or agency thereof,
or any court order, to improve, repair, or construct additional drain or
sewer facilities within the Premises; or conduct any other activities
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related to its operations and maintenance of the drain, sewer or
pollution control facilities, and where such action results in the
removal of all or a portion of the "waterpark facilities", the LESSOR
and LESSEE agree to share equally in the replacement or restoration
costs necessary to restore the PREMISES and "waterpark facilities."
(e) If the LESSSOR, in order to comply with any rule or regulation issued
or promulgated by the United States Government or the State of
Michigan, or agency thereof, or any court order, is required to take a
portion of the PREMISES for drain, sewer, or pollution control
facilities, which taking would effectively terminate the ability of the
LESSEE to operate the "waterpark facilities" as a golf course, then the
lease with terminate at the end of ninety (90) day notice served upon
LESSEE by LESSOR. This paragraph will apply, and the ninety (90)
day notice shall be served upon LESSEE, only after all appeals, or
administrative review LESSOR intends to take has been concluded.
During the ninety (90) day period LESSEE will remove its equipment
and fixtures from the PREMISES. LESSEE will not be required to
remove structures from the PREMISES if the structures will be
destroyed as a result of the work to be done by LESSOR to comply
with governmental mandates. However, if LESSEE fails to remove
structures as required or the removal or destruction of the structures
increases the cost to the LESSOR, LESSOR may remove them and the
costs for removal shall be the responsibility of the LESSEE. Under no
circumstances shall LESSOR be liable to LESSEE for lost revenue or
other damages resulting from compliance with the governmental
mandates envisioned by this paragraph.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE AND DUE CARE RESPONSIBILITIES.
LESSEE acknowledges that LESSOR has informed LESSEE that the property
may be a "facility," as that term is defined in M.C.L. 324.20101 et seq., and has
provided LESSEE with information that LESSOR has concerning existing
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contamination on the property. Nothing herein shall be construed as to require
LESSEE to undertake any such response action at the Premises, except that is
expressly required by any federal, state or local environmental law. LESSEE
shall comply with the applicable due care provisions of MCL 324.20107a(1).
6. LESSEE'S DEFAULT. LESSEE shall be deemed to be in default, if it fails to
fulfill and provision of this lease.
7. SUBLEASE OR ASSIGNMENT. This lease may not be assigned nor may
LESSEE sublease the Premises without prior written consent of the LESSOR,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8. TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSEMENTS. Any real or personal taxes, or special
assessments that relate to the operation of waterp ark facilities, shall be the
responsibility of the LESSEE.
9. GOVERNING LAW. This Lease is made and entered into in the State of
Michigan and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the
laws of the State of Michigan. The language of all parts of this Lease is intended
to and, in all cases, shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning,
and not construed strictly for or against any party.
10. CAPTIONS. The section headings or titles and/or all section numbers contained
in this Lease are intended for the convenience of the reader and not intended to
have any substantive meaning and are not to be interpreted as part of this Lease.
Any use of the singular or plural number, any reference to the male, female or
neuter genders, and any possessive or non-possessive use in the contract shall be
deemed the appropriate plurality, gender or possess as the context requires.
11. ENTIRE CONTRACT; SEVERABILITY.
(a) This Lease, sets forth the entire agreement between the LESSOR and
LESSEE and fully supersedes any and all prior agreements or
understandings between them in any way related to the subject matter
hereof.
(b) It is further understood and agreed that the terms and conditions
herein are contractual and are not a mere recital and that there are no
other agreements, understandings, contracts, or representations
By:
Drainage B Ad for the George W. Kuhn Drainage District
John P. MFich,
Oakland C wrj Drain Commissioner and Chairperson
By:
between the LESSOR and LESSEE in any way related to the subject
matter hereof, except as expressly stated herein.
(c) This Contract shall not be changed or supplemented orally and may be
amended only as otherwise provided herein. If any provision(s) of the
lease or application thereof to any extent found to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this lease shall not be affected
thereby, and each provision of this lease shall be valid and enforceable
to the fullest extent of the law. This lease may be modified or amended
only by written agreement of LESSOR and LESSEE.
(d) The terms and conditions of this lease shall be binding and inure to the
benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, representatives,
successors and assigns.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual assurances, promises,
acknowledgments, warrants, representations, and agreements set forth in this lease, and
for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, the undersigned hereby execute this lease on behalf of the Parties, and by
doing so legally obligate and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this lease.
GEORGE W. KUIIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT ("LESSOR")
COUNTY OF OAKLAND ("LESSEE")
Thomas-A. Law, Chairperson
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Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Prepared by:
John Ross, Sr. Assistant Corp. Counsel
For Oakland County
Joseph W. Colaianne
Attorney & Ins. Administrator
For the Drainage Districts
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July 22, 2004
FISCAL NOTE (MISC.. 10400)
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MOSS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - RED OAKS WATERPARK LEASE
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves Oakland County Parks and Recreation
(OCPR) to enter into a lease with the George W. Kuhn
Drainage District for an annual amount of $1 for the
property at the Red Oaks Waterpark to allow for the
addition of new water features.
2. $3.3 million from the Parks and Recreation Capital
Improvement Projects Budget has been committed for the
project.
3. The construction, operational and maintenance costs for
this facility will be paid for by fees and charges and
Parks millage revenues.
4. The lease of the Red Oaks Waterpark property shall commence
on May 1, 2004 and extend for 50 years, termination on May
1, 2054. This lease may be renewed or extended by written
agreement between the parties.
5. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote
Resolution #04150 June 17, 2004
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee and the Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk
Resolution #04150 July 22, 2004
Moved by Scott supported by Knollenberg the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, KowaII, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack, Bullard. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on July 22, 2004
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 22nd day of July, 2004.