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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.11.10 - 34998fro,AKLANDF COUNTY MICHIGAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS November 10, 2021 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-453 Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson IN RE: Donation of Property in Rose Township Chairperson and Members of the Board: WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission is entering into a donation agreement with Kurt W. Jung and Maura A. Lobos Jung for the donation of approximately 33 acres of property in Rose Township; and WHEREAS the parcel is located between Rose Oaks and Highland Oaks County Parks and is adjacent to the Michigan Nature Association's Big Valley Nature Sanctuary; and WHEREAS the property will become part of Highland Oaks County Park and will expand the amount of high - quality natural habitat preserved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in perpetuity; and WHEREAS the estimated value of the approximate 33 acres is $230,000 based on comparable values; and WHEREAS as part of the donation agreement, the donors are also donating $15,000 to help offset the cost of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's due diligence required to acquire the property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the donation agreement with Kurt W. Jung and Maura A. Lobos Jung for the donation of approximately 33 acres of property in Rose Township with an estimated value of $230,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to accept the donation of $15,000 to help offset the costs associated with the acquisition of the property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 budget is amended as follows: PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#50800) FY 2022 Revenue 5060101-160000-690189 Capital Asset Contributions $230,000 5060101-160000-650104 Contributions Operating $15,000 Total Revenue $245,000 Ex en nses: 5060666-160666-796500 Budgeted Equity Adjustments $245,000 Total Expenses $245,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute the Donation Agreement and any other documents necessary for the donation of the property. Chairperson, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Kristen Nelson. 2fd Date: November 16, 2021 David Woodward, Commissioner L. a W1ti/L Date: November 16, 2021 Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive II t Date: November 16 2021 Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds COMMITTEE TRACKING 2021-11-02 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommend to Board 2021-11-10 Full Board VOTE TRACKING Motioned by Commissioner Christine Long seconded by Commissioner Kristen Nelson to adopt the attached Sponsorship or Donation: Donation of Property in Rose Township. Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer (18) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: (0) The Motion Passed. ATTACHMENTS 1. Jung Donation Agreement - Final Version (9-30-21) 2. Jung location map rev STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Lisa Brown, 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 November 10, 2021, 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 Circuit Court at Pontiac, Michigan on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND KURT W. JUNG AND MAURA A. LOBOS JUNG. (Water Road Property, Parcel No. 06-27-377-001) This Donation Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into 2021 ("Effective Date") by and between Kurt W. Jung and Mania A. Lobos Jung, husband and wife, PO Box 250 Davisburg, Michigan 48350 ("the Jungs") and the County of Oakland, by and through its statutory agent, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan 48328 ("County"), for the donation of approximately 33 acres of vacant land on Water Road, parcel identification number of 06-27-377-001, together with a further donation of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) on the following terms and conditions: 1. DONATIONS AND AGREEMENT APPROVAL. 1.1. Donation of Real Provertv. Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Jungs donate to the County and the County accepts the donation of approximately 33 acres of vacant land, with a parcel identification number of 06- 27-377-001, specifically described in Exhibit A ("Premises") including all rights, title, interests, and mineral rights or mineral royalty interests the Jungs have in the Premises, subject to all easements and restrictions of record including a Conservation Easement Agreement. Exhibit A is fully incorporated into this Agreement. The County through its authorized representatives has fully reviewed the Conservation Easement Agreement, accepts the donated Premises subject to the limitations, conditions, and other terms of the Conservation Easement Agreement, and supports protection of the Conservation Values set forth in the Conservation Easement Agreement. 1.2. Monetary Donation. Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Jungs donate fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) to the County and the County accepts the donation of the fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) ("Monetary Donation"). The Monetary Donation shall be used to defray costs associated with acquisition and maintenance of the Premises. The Monetary Donation shall be paid to the County on the date of Closing. 1.3. Avvroval of Agreement. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall have until November 30, 2021 to approve and execute this Agreement. If the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does not approve and execute this Agreement by November 30, 2021, then the Agreement shall be null and void. 2. TITLE CONVEYED. 2.1. Form of Convevance. At Closing, the Jungs shall convey marketable title to the Premises to the County by Warranty Deed, subject to all easements and restrictions of record including a Conservation Easement Agreement. The Warranty Deed shall contain the following restriction: "The County shall not sell, transfer, or otherwise hypothecate or encumber the Premises or any interest in the Premises except to the State of Michigan, another governmental unit, or an entity that is a "qualified organization" for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 170(h)(3) or any Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 1 successor provision thereto." The Premises shall include all tenements, hereditaments, privileges and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the Premises including the following: (1) all future land division rights, (2) all right, title, and interest of the Jungs in any street, road, or avenue, open or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Premises, or any part thereof, to the centerline thereof, (3) all water, air, riparian, and mineral rights to the extent held by the Jungs, (4) the use of appurtenant easements, whether or not of record, strips and rights of way abutting, adjacent, contiguous or adjoining the Premises, and (5) all assignable licenses, franchises, rights, and governmental or other permits, authorizations, consents, and approvals, which are necessary to own the Premises, to the extent that the same are legally assignable, subject to all easements and restrictions of record including a Conservation Easement Agreement. 2.2. Personal Pronertv. There is no personal property on the Premises and no personal property is included with the donation of the Premises. 2.3. No Transfer of Interests After Execution. After the Jungs' execution of this Agreement, the Jungs shall not lease, assign, or grant a security interest or other lien that would encumber the Premises after closing, unless approved by the County in writing. TITLE INSURANCE. 3.1. The County shall obtain and pay for the commitment of title insurance covering the Premises (the "Title Commitment"), the final policy of title insurance covering the Premises (the "Title Policy"), related title search fees in connection with the Title Commitment and Title Policy, and any endorsements to the Title Policy from ATA National Title Group, LLC, 42651 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48034 ("Title Company"). The Title Commitment for an ALTA Owner's Policy of Title Insurance shall be issued by the Title Company, without standard exceptions, and shall bear a date later than the Effective Date, wherein the Title Company is to insure the title to the Premises in the condition required herein. 3.2. At the time of Closing, the County shall order and have the Title Insurance issued (in the name of the County) pursuant to the Commitment. 3.3. The Jungs agree to execute a standard form Owner's Affidavit at closing consistent herewith to assist in the County's efforts to obtain coverage without standard exceptions. In addition to the representations and warranties contained in said Owner's Affidavit, the Jungs agree to execute an affidavit indicating the following: (1) The Jungs are not on notice, whether actual or anticipated notice, of any pending claims against the Jungs that would affect the transfer of the Premises and (2) there are no court orders prohibiting the transfer of the Premises. 4. DUE DILIGENCE INVESTIGATIONS. 4.1. Innnection and Due Dilieence Investieation/Examination. The County shall have thirty (30) calendar days from the date this Agreement is executed to conduct the following, at its sole expense: (1) an ALTA/ACSM boundary survey of the Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) Premises and (2) a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment ("Phase 1") performed consistent with applicable ASTM standards. During this thirty (30) day period, the County shall also have the right to conduct other inspections/tests/examinations of the Premises that it deems needed, at its sole expense. 4.2. Delivery of Documents to County. Within seven (7) calendar days of execution of this Agreement, the Jungs shall deliver to the County Parks and Recreation Executive Officer copies of any documents in their possession concerning the Premises, other than copies of documents which the Jungs received from the County. 4.3. The County may terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) day period set forth in 4.1, in its sole discretion, by giving written notice to the Jungs that it is not satisfied with the condition of the Premises. CLOSING. AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS. 5.1. Closing Date. If this offer is accepted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pursuant to Section 1.3, then the County shall complete the transaction as soon as practicable, but in no event later than December 31, 2021 ("Closing Date"). 5.2. Location of Closing. The closing shall be held at the offices of the Title Company. The Title Company will prepare the necessary documents for signatures. 5.3. Closing Documents. At least three (3) business days prior to closing, the County shall provide to the Jungs and any designated representative of the Jungs copies of all closing documents required for this transaction. The Jungs and the County will sign and/or prepare any other documents reasonably necessary to complete the donation and transfer of the Premises and to allow the Jungs, if so desired, to claim tax deductions related to the Donation of Real Property and the Monetary Donation completed pursuant to this Agreement. 5A. Signing of Deed and Affidavit. The Jungs shall sign and deliver at closing a statutory form Warranty deed conveying fee simple absolute title to the Premises inclusive of any mineral rights or royalties held by the Jungs with respect to the Premises, subject to all easements and restrictions of record including a Conservation Easement Agreement, in the condition required by this Agreement including 2.1, together with a Non -Foreign Persons Affidavit. 5.5. Discharge of Encumbrances. All financial encumbrances upon the Premises shall be paid and discharged by the Jungs prior to closing. 5.6. Recording Fees and Closing Costs. The County shall pay for the following: the recording of the deed, any notary fees, any Title Company fees/costs, and any other closing costs. The transfer of the Premises is exempt from property transfer taxes pursuant to MCL 207.505(a) and MCL 207.526(a). 5.7. Affidavit of No Liens. At the closing, to the extent consistent herewith, the Jungs will sign an Affidavit of No Liens on the Title Company's standard form, sufficient to permit the Title Company to delete the standard Schedule B exceptions. Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 5.8. Certificate of Accuracv. At the closing, to the extent consistent herewith, the Jungs will sign a Certificate of Accuracy regarding the representations made by the Jungs in Section 9 herein. 5.9. Authorization to Sien Closine Documents. The County's Property Management Specialist or its Director of Facilities Management shall have the authority to execute all closing documents and other documents necessary to complete this transaction and donation. 5.10. Property Taxes. Current property taxes on the Premises shall be prorated on the due date basis of the taxing authority, based on a three -hundred sixty-five (365) day year; the Jungs shall be responsible for property taxes on the Premises up to the Closing Date, but not including the Closing Date; to the extent property taxes have been paid in advance, same shall be promptly refunded by the County per MCL 211.2. 6. POSSESSION. The County shall have possession of the Premises on the date closing is complete (subject to the anticipated Conservation Easement Agreement in favor of the Michigan Nature Association). RIGHT OF ENTRY AND ACCESS. 7.1. Rieht of Entrv. During this Agreement, the County and its employees and agents shall have the right to enter and access the Premises at reasonable times for the purpose of surveying, testing, performing environmental impact studies, site planning, and other inspections or testing the County deems appropriate; no mineral or oil -or -gas testing shall be performed. All inspections or testing shall be coordinated with the Jungs. 7.2. Restoration of Premises. The County, at its own expense, within sixty (60) days shall restore the Premises to substantially the same condition that existed on the date this Agreement was executed to the extent such restoration is necessary due to the County's actions. 8. RISK OF LOSS. No risk of loss shall pass to the County prior to closing. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the County acknowledges that the Jungs have made no representations or warranties with respect to the Premises. 9. WARRANTIES BY THE RUNGS. The Jungs warrant to the County and certify the following by execution of this Agreement: 9.1. Authority to Perform Agreement. The Jungs have full authority to enter into and perform this Agreement in accordance with its conditions and terms without breaching or defaulting on any obligation or commitment that the Jungs have to any third parties; the Jungs will provide the County with any necessary waivers, consents, or other documents that verify the Jungs have the requisite authority; 9.2. Fee Simnle Owner. The Jungs are the fee simple owners of the Premises and will discharge, prior to closing, all liens or other encumbrances on the Premises, except Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 4 for all easements and restrictions of record including a Conservation Easement Agreement; 9.3. Correct Legal Description. To the Jungs' knowledge the legal description set forth in Exhibit A is an accurate description of the Premises and does not include any adjacent or contiguous land owned by the Jungs or any third party; 9.4. No Other Interests. To the Jungs' knowledge there are no leases, rights of first refusal, contracts, or other agreements of any kind with respect to the Premises which would impair the County's right to receive fee title absolute, except as set forth herein; 9.5. No Claims or Lawsuits. To the Jungs' knowledge, there are no lawsuits, actions, or proceedings pending or threatened by any party, including governmental authorities or agencies, against or involving the Premises which would affect the Jungs' ability to convey the Premises to the County; 9.6. Other Interests. The Jungs have no notice or knowledge of any of the following: 9.6.1. any planned or commenced public improvements that might result in special assessments or otherwise directly and materially affect the Premises; 9.6.2. any government agency or court order requiring corrections of any existing condition on the Premises; or 9.6.3. any request by an insurer or a mortgagee of the Premises requiring correction of any existing condition on the Premises; and 9.7. No Disposal of Hazardous Materials. The Jungs have not used the Premises for the purpose of disposing, refining, generating, manufacturing, producing, storing, handling, treating, transferring, processing, or transporting Hazardous Materials. As used in this Agreement, the term "Hazardous Materials" means any hazardous or toxic substances, wastes or materials, or flammable explosives, including, without limitation, those described in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as amended, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Parts 20, 211 and 213 of the Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act, and all rules, regulations and policies promulgated thereto. 10. WARRANTIES BY THE COUNTY. The County warrants to the Jungs and certifies the following by execution of this Agreement: 10.1 Existence. The County is a Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation; and 10.2 Authority. The County has full authority to enter into and perform this Agreement in accordance with its conditions and terms. 11. SURVIVAL OF WARRANTIES. The warranties of the Parties contained in this Agreement shall survive for two (2) years after closing. Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 5 12. LIABILITY. The Jungs shall be liable for and defend any and all alleged losses, claims, suits, causes of action, litigation, or other demands for damages of any kind, pertaining to the Premises (including attorney fees) prior to closing, except those losses, claims, suits, causes of action, litigation, or other demands for damages arising solely out of the acts of the County or the County's agent(s) while performing any surveys or due diligence or other inspections or testing of the Premises prior to the closing. The Jungs shall be responsible for paying any and all judgments, damages awarded, costs and expenses (including attorney fees and court costs) and any other liabilities that result from any such alleged losses, claims, suits, causes of action, litigation, or other demands for damages of any kind pertaining to the Premises prior to the closing, except as noted above in this Section. 13. NOTICE. 13.1. Any notice, request, demand, consent, approval, or other communication given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other Party at its address as set forth below: The Jungs: Kurt W. Jung and Maura A. Lobos Jung PO Box 250 Davisburg, Michigan 48350 MT1 Stephen M. Kelley Stephen M. Kelley, P.C. 31 Harbor Hill Road Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236 11 Executive Director Michigan Nature Association 2310 Science Parkway Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 The County: Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, Michigan 48328 Mal Property Management Specialist County of Oakland Department of Facilities Management One Public Works Dr. Waterford, Michigan 48328 Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 6 13.2. Any Party may change its address(es) for notice by providing notice as required by this Section. Any notice by either Party shall be sufficient if signed on behalf of said Party by any elected or appointed official thereof or attorney therefore. 14. TIME OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for this Agreement. 15. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The Parties shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the Premises or their activities under this Agreement. 16. NO IMPLIED WAIVER. Absent a written waiver, no act, failure to act, or delay to act by a Parry to pursue or enforce any right or remedy under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of those rights regarding any existing or subsequent breach of this Agreement. No waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in one or more instances, shall be deemed or construed as a continuing waiver of any tern, condition, or provision of this Agreement. No waiver by either Party shall subsequently affect its right to require strict performance of this Agreement. 17. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term, condition, or provision of this Agreement to be illegal or invalid, then the term, condition, or provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 18. CAPTIONS. The section and subsection numbers, captions, and any index to such sections and subsections contained in this Agreement are intended for the convenience of the reader and are not intended to have any substantive meaning and shall not be interpreted to limit or modify any substantive provisions of this Agreement. Any use of the singular or plural number, any reference to the male, female, or neuter genders, and any possessive or nonpossessive use in this Agreement shall be deemed the appropriate plurality, gender or possession as the context requires. 19. AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS OR AMENDMENTS. Any modifications, amendments, rescissions, waivers, or releases to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by all Parties. In the event of the death or disability of either of the Jungs, a written modification, amendment, waiver, or release of this Agreement may be executed by the remaining Jung. 20. GOVERNING LAWS/CONSENT TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted, and enforced by the laws of the State of Michigan. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, any action brought to enforce, interpret, or decide any claim arising under or related to this Agreement shall be brought in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Michigan, the 50th District Court of the State of Michigan, or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, as dictated by the applicable jurisdiction of the court. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, venue is proper in the courts set forth above. The choice of forum set forth above shall not be deemed to preclude the enforcement of any judgment Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 7 obtained in such forum or taking action under this Agreement to enforce such judgment in any appropriate jurisdiction. 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This document represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties. This Agreement supersedes all other prior oral or written understandings, communications, agreements, or contracts between the Parties. The language of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and not construed strictly for or against any Party. Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates indicated below. County of Oakland a Michigan Municipal and Constitutional Corporation By: David T. Woodward, Chairperson Oakland County Board of Commissioners The Agreement was acknowledged before me in Oakland County, Michigan on this day of 202t by David T. Woodward. , Notary Public Oakland County, Michigan Acting in Oakland County, Michigan. My Commission expires: The Jungs Kurt W.Jung Maura A. Lobos Jung The Agreement was acknowledged before me in Oakland County, Michigan on this day of 2021 by Kurt W. Jung and Maura A. Lobos Jung. , Notary Public Oakland County, Michigan Acting in Oakland County, Michigan. My Commission expires: Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES Real property situated in Rose Township, Oakland County, Michigan, approximately 33 acres, described as follows: That part of the Southwest'/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 7 East, Rose Township, Lying Easterly of the existing railroad Right of Way. More particularly described as: Beginning at the South'/4 corner Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 7 East, Rose Township; thence South 86 degrees, 27 minutes, 57 seconds West along the South line of Section 27, 681.24 feet to the East Right -of -Way line of C&O Railroad, being a point on a curve; thence along the arc of a curve to the right 845.96 feet along the railroad Right -of -Way to a point of tangent, said curve having a radius of 2814.79 central angle 17 degrees 13 minutes 11 seconds and Chord bearing and distance North 00 degrees 12 minutes 53 seconds West 842.78 feet; thence continuing along said Right -of -Way North 08 degrees 23 minutes 42 seconds East 895.29 feet; thence South 81 degrees 36 minutes 18 seconds East 50.00 feet; thence North 08 degrees 23 minutes 42 seconds East 934.00 feet to the East-West'/4 line Section 27, thence North 86 degrees 34 minutes 22 seconds East along East-West'/4 line 293.30 feet to center of Section 27, thence South 01 degrees 36 minutes 46 seconds East along North -South Y4 line 2621.75 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions, and Rights -of -Way of record. Commonly known as: V/L Water Road Tax Number: 06-27-377-001 Jung Donation Agreement Final Version (9-30-21) 10 a Jung Water Road Property Location Map Jung Water Road Property MNA Big Valley Preserve OCPR Properties Public Roads Parcel Boundaries Potential Access via Uncertified Right -of -Way