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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
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April 22, 2016
City Council President and Members of the Lansing City Council
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear President and Council Members:
Pursuant to Article 8, Chapter 4, Section 8-403.3 of the Lansing City Charter, on April 14,
2016 the Mayor's Office placed on file in my office a Buy and Sell Agreement for Property
between the City of Lansing and the Charter Township of Delta, Michigan. Under the
Charter, a public hearing may be held on this matter on or after May 14, 2016 (30 days
after received).
This document is available for review at the office of the City Clerk or at
http://www.lansingmi.gov/clerk under the heading of Documents Placed on File.
Sincerely,
Chris Swope, CIVIC
Lansing City Clerk
Lansing City Clerk's Office
Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695
517-483-4131 • TDD 517-483-4479. 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk • clerk@lansingmi.gov
GRAND WOODS PARK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this day of
, 2016 ("Commencement Date"), by the City of Lansing, a Michigan
municipal corporation, whose address is 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
(the "Seller"), and Charter Township of Delta, a Michigan charter township organized and
operating under the Michigan Charter Township Act, MCL 42.1, et seq., as amended, whose
address is 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48917 (the "Purchaser"), for the
transfer by Seller to Purchaser real property commonly known as "Grand Woods Park" owned
by Seller located within the Charter Township of Delta, Eaton County, Michigan, which real
property is described in the legal description which is attached as Exhibit "A." The parties agree
that the final legal description shall be that which is contained in the title commitment.
I. Property Transferred. Purchaser shall purchase and receive, and Seller shall
sell, all of the land situated in the Charter Township of Delta, Eaton County, Michigan, described
in Exhibit A, including all easements and all other interests and rights of Seller that are
appurtenant to the real estate, including, but not limited to, all rights, title, and interest, if any, of
Seller in and to any land lying in the street, road, or avenue in front of, within, adjacent to, or
adjoining such land("Property").
II. Purchase Price. The Property shall be purchased for the amount of Six Hundred
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($600,000.00). At closing, Purchaser shall pay the purchase price
pursuant to a Land Contract, the form of which is attached as Exhibit `B." The specific terms
and conditions of the Land Contract include the following:
A. The purchase price shall be paid annually in five (5) installments, with the
deposit amount of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00) being
credited to the first installment for a payment of One Hundred Nineteen
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($119,000.00) and the remaining four (4)
installments each being One Hundred Twenty Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($120,000.00). The first installment is due ,
2016, and the remaining installments due each for the
next four(4) years.
B. Installment Payment Schedule:
i. $119,000 on or before , 2016
ii. $120,000 on or before , 2017
iii. $120,000 on or before , 2018
iv. $120,000 on or before , 2019
v. $120,000 on or before , 2020
C. No interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance.
D. Purchaser may pay all or any part of the purchase price within five (5)
years without any prepayment penalty.
At closing, Seller and Purchaser shall execute a Memorandum of Land Contract which evidences
the Land Contract, a copy of which Memorandum of Land Contract is attached and made a part
hereof as Exhibit "D".
III. Closing. The closing of the sale described herein shall take place at Transnation
Title Agency of Michigan Central Division, LLC, 1675 Watertower Place, East Lansing,
Michigan (the "Title Company"), which shall occur within ten (10) days following the date that
all documents are prepared and approved and all contingencies contained in this Agreement are
satisfied or waived. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the closing shall occur on or before
April 30, 2016.
IV. Evidence of Title. Seller shall, at its expense, as soon as practical and in any
event within fifteen (15) days from the effective date of this Agreement, obtain a commitment
for an owner's policy of title insurance from the Title Company in the amount of the purchase
price (with standard exceptions removed if the Title Company is willing to do so at no additional
cost to the Seller at closing), showing Seller's title to be in the condition called for under this
Agreement, except for mortgages and judgments that can and will be satisfied out of the
proceeds of sale. Any assessments or liens related to the drains located on the Property are the
responsibility of Purchaser. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the commitment for title
insurance, Purchaser shall notify Seller of any exceptions which are not acceptable to Purchaser
(together hereinafter called "Title Defects") disclosed in such commitment. If Seller fails to
have the Title Defects deleted from the commitment or discharged within sixty (60) days
after receipt of notice from Purchaser, the Purchaser may, within twenty (20) days of the
expiration of such period, in addition to all other rights and remedies hereunder:
(a) elect to take title to the Property as it then is, and credit an amount equal to the
actual cost incurred by Purchaser to cure or discharge such Title Defects against the Purchase
Price; or
(b) extend for up to ninety (90) days the period for Seller to cure such Title Defects,
and if such Title Defects are not deleted during the extended period, Purchaser may then
exercise its rights under subparagraph(a) above.
V. Escrow of Quit Claim Deed. At closing, Seller shall deliver to the Title
Company a fully executed Quit Claim Deed to be held in escrow to be conveyed to be conveyed
to Purchaser upon the final payment, see Section ILB of this Agreement, being received by
Seller. The form of the Quit Claim Deed and Deed Escrow Agreement are attached as Exhibits
"C" and "E," respectively. The Quit Claim Deed shall, upon performance by Purchaser
pursuant to Section II.13, convey title to the Property to Purchaser, free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances and conflicting claims of ownership, except those encumbrances, restrictions and
exceptions disclosed in the title commitment to which Purchaser has not objected.
VI. Taxes, Assessments, and Utilities. All property taxes and assessments (including
drain taxes and assessments), if any, that have been billed for the Property in the years prior to
closing shall be paid by Purchaser at, or prior, to closing.
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VII. Real Estate Transfer Tax and Affidavit. Purchaser shall pay any and all
required Michigan real estate transfer taxes, if any, on this transaction. Purchaser shall pay the
cost of preparing and filing any and all real estate transfer affidavits.
VIII. Toxic or Hazardous Materials. To the best of Seller's knowledge, no toxic or
hazardous substances have been generated, treated, stored, disposed of, or otherwise deposited in
or located on the Property, including, without limitation, asbestos, and the group of organic
compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls. Nor has any activity been undertaken on the
Property which would cause the Property to become a hazardous waste treatment, storage, or
disposal facility. Further, to the best of Seller's knowledge, no underground storage tanks or
underground deposits are located on the Property. Purchaser shall certify that it has not deposited
any hazardous material, installed any underground storage tanks or caused any underground
deposits to occur on the Property.
IX. Conditions Precedent to Purchaser's Performance. In addition to any other
conditions contained in this Agreement, the obligation of Purchaser to consummate the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the fulfillment of the following
conditions on or prior to the closing date:
A. Each of the representations or warranties of Seller shall be true and correct
as though made again as of the closing date and no representations or warranties shall have been
violated or breached prior to closing;
B. Seller and Purchaser shall perform and comply with all agreements and
conditions required to be performed or complied with as of the date of closing;
C. There shall be no material adverse change in the Property, excepting
normal wear and tear; and
D. No action or proceeding to restrain, prohibit, or invalidate the transactions
contemplated shall be pending or threatened, nor shall any order restraining or prohibiting the
transactions contemplated have been issued by any public authority, governmental agency or
court, nor shall any attachments, garnishments, levies, liens, or other litigation have been filed or
be in effect regarding the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
In the event Seller shall fail to perform any of the stated obligations, Purchaser
shall be entitled to: (i) terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to Seller on or prior
to the closing date, obtain a refund of the Deposit Amount and Installment Payments reimbursed
by Seller after Seller has sixty days (60) to cure any default, unless a longer period has otherwise
been provided herein, and pursue all remedies available under applicable law; (ii) obtain specific
performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement; or (iii) waive Seller's default and
proceed to consummate the transaction with Seller as contemplated, in which case, an
amount equal to the costs incurred by the Purchaser to cure any default of the Seller that can
be cured with the payment of money shall be credited against the purchase price, if agreed to by
Seller.
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In the event Purchaser does not elect to terminate this Agreement as permitted and the
conditions precedent to Purchaser's obligation to purchase the Property have been satisfied
or waived by Purchaser, and thereafter Purchaser fails to purchase the Property on the closing
date in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Seller shall be entitled to terminate this
Agreement and have delivered to the Seller, as liquidated damages, the Deposit Amount
received by Seller pursuant to Section II.B, a return of the Quit Claim Deed and may elect to
pursue all other remedies provided by law. Seller and Purchaser agree that in the event of a
default by Purchaser under this Agreement, Seller's damages would be the Deposit
Amount and Installment Payments and any other remedies provided by law.
X. Property Divisions. The Quit Claim Deed to be held in escrow until the contract
balance is paid, which is required pursuant to Paragraph V, above, shall state that Seller grants to
Purchaser the right to make all permitted divisions under Section 108 of the Land Division Act,
Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended After final payment is made.
XI. Execution of Other Necessary Documents. Purchaser and Seller agree to
execute any and all documents necessary or required to complete the transaction contemplated as
may be reasonably requested by the other party.
XII. Costs of Closing. Seller shall pay for: fees for preparing the Quit Claim Deed;
title insurance in the amount of the purchase price; any attorney's opinion and/or services on
behalf of the Seller; and any documents necessary to put Seller's title in the condition required
by this Agreement. Purchaser shall pay the cost of fees for recording the Quit Claim Deed;
preparation and filing of the Real Property Transfer Affidavit; and any attorney's opinion and/or
services on behalf of Purchaser. In addition, Purchaser shall pay the closing fee, if any, which
may be imposed by the Title Company.
XIII. Survival. Seller and Purchaser's obligations and warranties contained in this
Agreement shall survive closing.
XIV. Deposit. At the time Seller signs this Agreement, Purchaser shall deposit the sum
of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00) with the Title Company that provides the title
commitment as required by Paragraph IV, above ("Deposit Amount"), which amount shall be
credited to the purchase price at closing. In the event that any of the conditions precedent stated
in this Agreement are not satisfied and the sale of the Property contemplated described does not
occur, the Title Company shall as soon as possible return the Deposit Amount to Purchaser and
Purchaser shall be able to pursue any other remedies provided by law. Should all conditions
precedent for closing be satisfied and should Purchaser default on its obligation to purchase the
Property, the title company shall forward the Deposit Amount to the Seller as liquidated damages
and Seller shall be able to pursue any other remedies provided by law.
XV. Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller represents and warrants to
Purchaser as of the date of signing, and as of the Closing Date, the following, with the
understanding that each of the following representations and warranties are material and have
been relied upon by Purchaser in connection with this Agreement:
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A. Seller has no knowledge of any existing, pending, or threatened litigation
or legal or other court, administrative, or extra judicial proceedings in connection with their
ownership and operation of, or affecting the Property.
B. Seller has not and will not from and after the date of execution: (i) enter
into any lease or otherwise encumber the Property, except as elsewhere may be provided herein;
(ii) enter into any agreements which would be binding on Purchaser after its acquisition of
the Property or which would affect Purchaser's title to or right to possession of the
Property; or (iii) perform, fail to do, or permit to be done any act or deed which would in any
manner impair or diminish the value of the Property or Seller's right or ability to convey,
following satisfactory performance by Purchaser pursuant to Section II.B, the Property to
Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.
C. Seller has and will have on the Closing date the power and authority to
sell, including placing the Quit Claim deed in escrow with the Escrow Agent, the Property to
Purchaser and perform its obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement; and each person who executes this Agreement (and all other instruments and
documents in connection) has or will have due power and authority to so act.
D. Seller is the lawful owner of the Property and has the ability to
deliver insurable and marketable title to the Property free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
other than the Permitted Exceptions.
E. Neither this Agreement nor anything to be done by Seller pursuant to and
including, without limitation, the conveyance of all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to
the Property as contemplated, violates or will violate any contract, agreement or instrument to
which Seller is a party or bound or which affects the Property.
F. Seller has no knowledge of any existing facts or conditions which
may result in the issuance of, any violations of any zoning, safety, environmental, health or
other codes, laws, ordinances or regulations with respect to the Property or appurtenances.
G. Neither the execution, delivery, performance or compliance with this
Agreement and all other documents contemplated, nor the conveyance of all of the Seller's right,
title, and interest in and to the Property described will (i) violate or conflict with the Seller's
governing documents, (ii) result in any breach or violation of, or be in conflict with, or
constitute a default under any mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease, instrument,
judgment, decree, order, or award binding on Seller or to which Seller is a party, or affecting or
binding on the Property, or (iii) violate or conflict with any governmental statute, law,
ordinance, rule, regulation, order, judgment or directive.
The provisions of this Paragraph XV and all representations and warranties
contained shall be true as of the closing date and shall survive the closing of the transactions
contemplated and the conveyance of the Property to Purchaser.
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XVI. Binding. This Agreement is binding on Purchaser as evidenced by its
signatures to this Agreement, at the time the Seller is delivering this Agreement to the City and
continuing until this Agreement has been accepted in accordance with the City Charter. THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON SELLER UNTIL AND UNLESS THE
LANSING CITY COUNCIL BY FINAL ACTION AND RESOLUTION APPROVES THE
PURCHASE AND UNTIL AFTER THE AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED BY THE SELLER'S
DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OR AGENT AND IS DELIVERED TO PURCHASER.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON PURCHASER IF NOT FULLY
EXECUTED BY APRIL 30, 2016.
XVII. Possession. At closing, upon completion of conditions stipulated in this
Agreement, Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser free from any leases or
other rights of use.
XVIII.Extension and Termination of Lease. There is currently a Lease Agreement
between Seller and Purchaser with regards to the Property. The Lease Agreement shall be
extended to, and automatically terminate, as of the date of closing.
XIX. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to all dates and times set
forth.
XX. Notices. Notices or consents of any kind required or permitted under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly delivered if delivered in person or by
certified mail (return receipt requested),postage prepaid to the appropriate party as follows:
A. If to Seller: City of Lansing
Attn: Chad Gamble
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933
With a copy to: City Attorney
5t'Floor City Hall
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933
B. If to Purchaser: Charter Township of Delta
Attn: Brian Reed,
Township Manager
7710 W. Saginaw Highway
Lansing, Michigan 48917
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With copies to: Charter Township of Delta
Attn: Jeffrey Anderson
Finance Director
7710 W. Saginaw Highway
Lansing, Michigan 48917
-and-
Gordon W. VanWieren, Jr., Esq.
Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
2900 West Road, Suite 400
P.O. Box 2575
Lansing, Michigan 48826-2575
XI. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the
successors and assigns of the respective parties.
XXII. Merger Clause. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the
parties and neither party has relied upon any verbal or written representations or understandings
not set forth, whether made by any agent or a party hereto, the only exception being the Escrow
Agreement.
XXIII. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed, construed, and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.
XXIV.Headings. The headings used are for convenience only and shall not govern the
interpretation of any paragraph.
XXV. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a
document in writing executed by both of the parties.
XXVI. Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date upon which the
last of the parties listed below has signed this Agreement.
XXVII. Acknowledgment of Representations Made by Purchaser and "As-Is"
Condition. The Parties recognize and acknowledge that the Purchaser has leased the Property
from the Seller since 1985, and had actual possession of and responsibility for the Property since
that time. The Representations and Warranties contained herein are based on statements and
assurances provided by Purchaser, including, but not limited to, those representations contained
in Sections IV (Evidence of Title), VIII (Toxic or Hazardous Material). Seller is not responsible
for any warranty or representation which the Purchaser has or should have knowledge of prior to
Closing Date or the conveyance of title, whichever occurs later. Purchaser agrees to accept the
property in an"as is" condition.
XXVIII. Extensions. Deadlines contained within this Agreement may be extended by
mutual advance written agreement of the Parties.
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XXIX. Execution in Counterparts. The parties acknowledge that this Agreement may
be executed in counterparts by the parties and will be effective upon the other party's receipt of
the counterpart by personal delivery, facsimile, or other electronic transmission. If transmitted
by facsimile or other electronic transmission, the party agrees to forthwith execute and return an
original, executed copy of the Agreement to the other party.
XXX. Real Estate Brokers. The parties agree and represent to one another that no real
estate brokers are involved in this transaction. To the extent permitted by law, each party agrees
to indemnify the other against the claims of any brokers and salespeople who allege that they
represented a party or are entitled to a commission or fee as a result of the transaction.
WITNESSES: SELLER:
CITY OF LANSING,
a Michigan municipal corporation
By:
Virg Bernero
Its: Mayor
Dated:
WITNESSES: PURCHASER:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF DELTA,
a Michigan charter township
By:
Brian Reed
Its: Township Manager
Dated:
Approved as to form: I certify funds available in Account No.
City Attorney Controller
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
GRAND WOODS PARK
The parties agree that the final legal description shall be that which is contained in the title
commitment.
Parcels of land located in Sections 1 and 2, Township 4 N, Range 3 W, Charter Township of
Delta, Eaton County, Michigan described as:
Parcel No. 040-001-300-001-00 (89.20+/-Acres)
Commencing 903 feet North of the South 1/4 post at the Northeast corner of River
Ridge#1, 60°51' West 505 feet, West 87°44' West 363.83 feet, South 77°49'West
481.6 feet, North 82°24' West 394.67 feet, North 86013' West 1,293.86 feet,
North 60'01' West 565.02 feet, North 47057' West 260.75 feet, North 74°22'
West 338.15 feet to the East 1/8 line of Section 2, North to Grand River, easterly
along river to the North and South 1/4 line of Section 1, South to beginning, with
66 foot right of way from the South line approximately 600 feet East on the West
line of Section 1, Sections 1 and 2, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County,
Michigan.
Parcel No. 040-001-400-050-00 (53.85 +/-Acres)
That part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 lying Southwest of the Grand River,
Section 1, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.
and commonly known as 4500 W. Willow Highway, Lansing (Charter Township of Delta),
Michigan.
EXHIBIT "B"
LAND CONTRACT
THIS LAND CONTRACT (the "Land Contract" or this "Land Contract") is made this
day of , 2016 (the "Commencement Date"), by the City of Lansing, a
Michigan municipal corporation, whose address is 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan
48933 ("Seller"), and Delta Charter Township, a Michigan charter township organized and
operating under the Michigan Charter Township Act, MCL 42.1, et seq., as amended, whose
address is 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48917 ("Purchaser").
In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, witnesseth:
1. Seller hereby agrees to sell and convey to Purchaser the real property commonly
known as "Grand Woods Park" located in the Charter Township of Delta, Eaton County,
Michigan, legally described as follows:
Parcel No. 040-001-300-001-00 (89.20 +/- Acres)
Commencing 903 feet North of the South 1/4 post at the Northeast corner of River
Ridge#1, 60°51' West 505 feet, West 8744' West 363.83 feet, South 77°49'West
481.6 feet, North 82°24' West 394.67 feet, North 86°13' West 1,293.86 feet,
North 60'01' West 565.02 feet, North 4757' West 260.75 feet, North 74022'
West 338.15 feet to the East 1/8 line of Section 2, North to Grand River, easterly
along river to the North and South 1/4 line of Section 1, South to beginning, with
66 foot right of way from the South line approximately 600 feet East on the West
line of Section 1, Sections 1 and 2, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County,
Michigan.
Parcel No. 040-001-400-050-00 (53.85 +/-Acres)
That part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 lying Southwest of the Grand River,
Section 1, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.
The property is commonly known as 4500 W. Willow Highway, Lansing (Delta
Township), Michigan (the "Property").
2. Purchaser agrees to buy the Property and to pay Seller or its legal representatives,
by check made payable to Seller, therefor at such place as Seller may designate from time to time
in writing, a total of Six Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($600,000.00) (the "Purchase
Price") as follows: with the deposit amount of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00)
being credited to the first installment for a payment of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand and
00/100 Dollars ($119,000.00), with the first installment due on or before , 2016;
and the four (4) remaining equal annual installments of One Hundred Twenty Thousand and
00/100 Dollars ($120,000.00), due on or before of each subsequent year until
paid in full. No interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance. Purchaser may pay all or any part of
the purchase price within five (5) years without any prepayment penalty. The entire balance of
principal shall be due and payable within five (5) years from the Commitment Date of this Land
Contract.
3. Purchaser shall not commit or allow any other person to commit waste or damage
to the Property or to any appurtenance thereof.
4. Purchaser shall enter the Property for taxation in its name and shall pay, prior to
the imposition of any interest or penalty thereon, all taxes and assessments, if any, which are or
become a lien on the Property after the closing date. Purchaser shall furnish Seller with proof of
payment within thirty(30) days of payment. Any special assessment may be paid in installments
if permitted by the taxing authority.
5. If Purchaser fails to pay any deficiency required by Section 4 within thirty (30)
days after Seller's written demand or if Purchaser defaults in making any required payment of
taxes and assessments, Seller may pay same, including any interest or penalty and the amount so
paid shall be due at once, shall be added to the unpaid balance of this Land Contract and shall be
a lien on the Property.
6. Seller reserves the right to convey its interest in this Land Contract; the
conveyance thereof shall not be cause for rescission. Seller may, at any time, place one or more
mortgages on the Property which, together with any mortgages existing on the date hereof, shall
secure not more than the balance owing hereon at the time such mortgages are executed;
provided that no mortgages, hereafter executed, either singularly or in the aggregate, shall
provide for interest rates or payments of interest and principal in excess of the interest rate and
installment payments required hereby. Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser of the prior
existence of or the execution of any such mortgages, the identity of the mortgagee and of the
amount, interest rate, and payment terms thereof. If Seller defaults on any mortgage or if Seller
is presently purchasing the Property on an antecedent contract and default under its terms,
Purchaser may pay to the mortgagee or antecedent contract vendor the amount necessary to cure
the default, credit the payment to the balance due hereunder and allocate it to installment
payments required hereby. When the amount owed on this Land Contract is paid down to the
amount secured by any mortgage or mortgages, presently existing or hereafter executed,
providing for interest rates and payments of interest and principal not in excess of those provided
by this Land Contract: Seller may execute and deliver a Quit Claim Deed to Purchaser subject to
such mortgage or mortgages which Purchaser shall assume and agree to pay, and any mortgage
assumption fees shall be paid by Seller.
7. Upon the signing of this Land Contract, Seller shall deliver to the title company,
Transnation Title Agency of Michigan Central Division, LLC, East Lansing, Michigan
("Transnation Title"), a fully executed and notarized Quit Claim Deed. Said deed shall convey
title to the property free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and conflicting claims of ownership,
except as disclosed in the title commitment. Transnation Title shall release the Quit Claim Deed
to Purchaser upon confirmation by the Seller that this Land Contract has been paid in full.
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8. Purchaser may take possession of the Property immediately upon closing, and
occupancy on the date of this Land Contract, as long as Purchaser shall perform all the covenants
and agreements herein mentioned, upon its part to be performed. In addition, during the term of
this Land Contract, Purchaser shall have the right to construct physical improvements and
remove trees located on the Property.
9. Purchaser has leased and been in possession of the above described premises
since 1985 and agrees to accept the Property in an "as is" condition and with any utilities, drains
or other infrastructure "where is".
10. Purchaser shall not have the right to assign or transfer this Land Contract or any
interest therein without the written consent of Seller.
11. If Purchaser defaults in any of the provisions, Seller may give the Purchaser, or
the persons holding possession under Purchaser, written notice of forfeiture in the manner
required by law and may declare that all money unpaid under this Land Contract will be
immediately due and payable if the default is not cured in the permitted time. If the default is not
cured within the time permitted by law and subject to compliance with applicable law, the Seller
may take possession of the Property and all buildings and improvements; may declare the entire
unpaid portion of the purchase price immediately due and payable and; Purchaser and all persons
holding possession under Purchaser, shall be liable to be removed from possession of the
Property with notice and in any manner provided by law. In addition, Purchaser shall pay all
costs, including attorney fees, which Seller incurs as a result of Purchaser's default.
12. Nothing shall preclude Seller from pursuing any other legal or equitable remedy
which they may have, in case of Purchaser's default, including the right to declare the entire
balance due upon default and to foreclose or forfeit the Land Contract in accordance with law.
13. It is hereby expressly agreed that time is of the very essence of this Land
Contract. It is further agreed that all notices shall be conclusively presumed to be served upon
Purchaser or Seller when deposited in the United States mail, enclosed in an envelope with
postage fully prepaid thereon, addressed to Purchaser or Seller at the address given in the
heading of this Land Contract, or at such other address as may be specified by Purchaser or
Seller, in writing, from time to time.
14. If more than one joins in the execution of this Contract as Seller or Purchaser, or
either be of the feminine sex or a corporation, or partnership, the pronouns and relative words
used shall be read as if written in plural, feminine or neuter, respectively. The provisions of this
Land Contract are severable.
15 Any or all of the above-mentioned restrictions may be changed by mutual written
consent of both of Seller and Purchaser.
16. At closing, Seller and Purchaser shall execute a Memorandum of Land Contract
("Memorandum"), which Memorandum evidences this Land Contract. Purchaser may, at its sole
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option and cost, record the Memorandum of Land Contract with the Eaton County, Michigan,
Register of Deeds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have put their hands and seals the day and year
written below. (In duplicate).
SELLER:
CITY OF LANSING,
a Michigan municipal corporation
By:
Virg Bernero
Its: Mayor
Dated:
Acknowledged before me in County, Michigan this day
2016, by Virg Bernero, Mayor, the City of Lansing, a Michigan municipal
corporation.
(signature)
(printed)
Notary Public, County, Michigan
My Commission Expires:
Acting in the County of
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PURCHASER:
DELTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP,
a Michigan charter township
By:
Its:
Dated:
Acknowledged before me in County, Michigan on 2016, by
Delta Charter Township, a
Michigan charter township.
(signature
(printed)
Notary Public, County, Michigan
My Commission Expires:
Acting in the County of
Approved as to form: I certify funds are available in Account
No.
City Attorney Controller
PREPARED BY:
Gordon W. VanWieren, Jr.
THRUN LAW FIRM, P.C.
2900 West Road, Suite 400
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
(517) 374-8843
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EXHIBIT "C"
QUIT CLAIM DEED
The City of Lansing, a Michigan municipal corporation, whose address is 124 W. Michigan
Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933 ("Grantor") conveys to Charter Township of Delta, a
Michigan charter township organized and operating under the Michigan Charter Township Act,
MCL 42.1, et seq., as amended, whose address is 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan
48917 ("Grantee"), for the transfer by Seller to Purchaser of real property commonly known as
"Grand Woods Park" located within the Charter Township of Delta, Eaton County, Michigan,
legally described as :
Parcel No. 040-001-300-001-00 (89.20+/-Acres)
Commencing 903 feet North of the South 1/4 post at the Northeast corner of River
Ridge#1, 60°51' West 505 feet, West 8744' West 363.83 feet, South 77°49'West
481.6 feet, North 82°24' West 394.67 feet, North 86°13' West 1,293.86 feet,
North 60'01' West 565.02 feet, North 4757' West 260.75 feet, North 74°22'
West 338.15 feet to the East 1/8 line of Section 2, North to Grand River, easterly
along river to the North and South 1/4 line of Section 1, South to beginning, with
66 foot right of way from the South line approximately 600 feet East on the West
line of Section 1, Sections 1 and 2, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County,
Michigan.
Parcel No. 040-001-400-050-00 (53.85 +/- Acres)
That part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 lying Southwest of the Grand River,
Section 1, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.
The property is commonly known as 4500 W. Willow Highway, Lansing (Charter
Township of Delta), Michigan(the"Property").
for the consideration of Six Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($600,000.00).
This conveyance is subject to restrictions of record.
Grantor grants to Grantee the right to make all permitted divisions under Section 108 of the Land
Division Act, Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1967.
The Property may be located within the vicinity of farmland or a farm operation. Generally
accepted agricultural and management practices which may generate noise, dust, odors, and
other associated conditions may be used and are protected by the Michigan Right to Farm Act,
MCL 286.471, et seq., as amended.
This transaction is exempt from real estate transfer tax pursuant to MCL 207.505(h)(i) and MCL
207.526(h)(i).
GRANTOR:
CITY OF LANSING,
a Michigan municipal corporation
Dated: , 2016 By:
Virg Bernero
Its: Mayor
Acknowledged by me in , County, Michigan, this day of
, 2016, by Virg Bernero, Mayor, the City of Lansing, a Michigan municipal
corporation.
(signature)
(printed)
Notary Public, County, Michigan
My Commission Expires:
Acting in the County of
When Recorded Return To: Send Subsequent Tax Bills To: Prepared B Without Opinion):
Grantee Grantee Gordon W. VanWieren,Jr.,Esq.
Thrun Law Firm,P.C.
P.O. Box 2575
East Lansing,MI 48826-2575
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EXHIBIT "D"
MEMORANDUM OF LAND CONTRACT
City of Lansing, a Michigan municipal corporation, whose address is 124 W. Michigan
Avenue, Lansing, Michigan ("Seller") and Charter Township of Delta, a Michigan charter
township organized and operating under the Michigan Charter Township Act, MCL 42.1, et seq.,
as amended, whose address is 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48917
("Purchaser"), hereby provide record of notice that a Land Contract has been entered into
between Seller and Purchaser for real property commonly known as "Grand Woods Park"
situated in the Charter Township of Michigan, Eaton County, Michigan, which property is
legally described as follows:
Parcel No. 040-001-300-001-00 (89.20 +/-Acres)
Commencing 903 feet North of the South 1/4 post at the Northeast corner of River
Ridge#1, 60°51' West 505 feet, West 8744' West 363.83 feet, South 77°49'West
481.6 feet, North 82°24' West 394.67 feet, North 86°13' West 1,293.86 feet,
North 60'01' West 565.02 feet, North 4757' West 260.75 feet, North 74°22'
West 338.15 feet to the East 1/8 line of Section 2, North to Grand River, easterly
along river to the North and South 1/4 line of Section 1, South to beginning, with
66 foot right of way from the South line approximately 600 feet East on the West
line of Section 1, Sections 1 and 2, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County,
Michigan.
Parcel No. 040-001-400-050-00 (53.85 +/-Acres)
That part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 lying Southwest of the Grand River,
Section 1, T4N, R3W, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.
The property is commonly known as 4500 W. Willow Highway, Lansing (Charter
Township of Delta), Michigan(the "Property").
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SELLER:
CITY OF LANSING,
a Michigan municipal corporation
By:
Virg Bernero
Its: Mayor
Dated:
Acknowledged before me in County, Michigan this day
2016, by Virg Bernero, Mayor, the City of Lansing, a Michigan municipal
corporation.
(signature)
(printed)
Notary Public, County, Michigan
My Commission Expires:
Acting in the County of
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PURCHASER:
DELTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP,
a Michigan charter township
By:
Its:
Dated:
Acknowledged before me in County, Michigan on 2016, by
Delta Charter Township, a
Michigan charter township.
(signature)
(printed)
Notary Public, County, Michigan
My Commission Expires:
Acting in the County of
Approved as to form:
Lansing City Attorney
PREPARED BY:
Gordon W. VanWieren, Jr.
THRUN LAW FIRM, P.C.
2900 West Road, Suite 400
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
(517) 374-8843
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EXHIBIT "E"
DEED ESCROW AGREEMENT
Commitment No. 172024LANS Date: 2016
Seller: City of Lansing Buyer: Delta Charter Township
Address: 124 W. Michigan Avenue Address: 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy.
Lansing, MI 48933 Lansing, Michigan 48917
Escrow Agent:
Transnation Title Agency of Michigan Central Division LLC
1675 Watertower Place, Suite 200
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Deposited with Escrow Agent, is a Land Contract and a Quit Claim Deed executed
pursuant to said Land Contract to be held by Escrow Agent for release and delivery
under the following terms and conditions:
A. Upon receipt of satisfactory written notice from Seller that the subject Land
Contract has been PAID IN FULL, Escrow Agent shall release and deliver the
Quit Claim Deed, along with a statement of the transfer tax to be paid by
Purchaser.
B. All deliveries contemplated by this Escrow Agreement shall be made, at the
sole discretion of Escrow Agent, by personal service, by registered mail or by
certified mail delivered to, or addressed, to Seller or Buyer at the address
recited in the Land Contract, or at such other address as may be specified by
Seller or Buyer in a satisfactory written notice received and accepted by Escrow
Agent.
C. If at any time while Escrow Agent holds the Quit Claim Deed, it receives a
written notice stating that the Seller has retaken possession of the Premises as
a result of a proper foreclosure or forfeiture action, which notice includes a
copy of such Judgment and evidence of right of possession, at the expiration of
twenty (21) days after receipt of such written notice, Escrow Agent shall return
the Quit Claim Deed to the Seller.
D. Upon the release of the above referenced Quit Claim Deed, this Escrow shall
terminate and Escrow Agent shall be released from any further liability. It is
expressly understood by Seller and Buyer, that Escrow Agent is acting in the
capacity of a depository and is not responsible or liable for the sufficiency,
correctness, genuineness or validity of the Escrow Documents or the
marketability of title as of the date of this Escrow Agreement or as of the date
when any of the instruments deposited with the Escrow Agent are released and
delivered.
E. In the event of any disagreement between the parties resulting in conflicting
instructions to, or adverse claims or demands upon the Escrow Agent with
respect to the release of the Escrow Documents, the Escrow Agent shall refuse
to comply with any such instructions, claims or demands so long as such
disagreement shall continue, and while refusing, the Escrow Agent shall not
release the Escrow Documents. The Escrow Agent shall not be or become liable
in any way by its failure or refusal to comply with any such conflicting
instructions or adverse claims or demands, and it shall be entitled to continue
to refrain from acting until such conflicting instructions or adverse claims or
demands (a) shall have been adjusted by agreement in writing by all parties, or
(b) it shall have been furnished a certified copy of a final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction together with satisfactory evidence that any right of
appeal has expired.
F. The Escrow Agent may, in its sole discretion, resign by giving thirty (30) days
written notice to the parties. The parties shall furnish to the Escrow Agent
written instructions for the release of the Escrow Documents. If the Escrow
Agent fails to receive such written instructions within the thirty (30) day period,
the Escrow Agent may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the
appointment of a successor Escrow Agent and upon such appointment, deliver
the Escrow Documents to such successor.
G. The parties agree, jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold harmless from
and against all costs, damages, judgments, attorney's fees, expenses,
obligations, and liabilities of any kind or nature which Escrow Agent may incur
or sustain in connection with the Escrow Agreement for any breach of the Land
Contract by the Seller or the Purchaser.
H. For the services contemplated by this agreement, Escrow Agent shall receive
the sum of $ to be paid by Buyer.
I. If Escrow Agent has not received instructions/directions to release the Quit
Claim Deed as provided above on or before , then said Quit Claim
Deed shall be returned to Seller and Escrow Agent will have no further
obligations or liability.
J. Additional terms and conditions: N/A
K. This Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement signed by both
Seller and Buyer and received and accepted by Escrow Agent.
L. The provisions of this Escrow Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of
the successors and assigns of Seller, Buyer and Escrow Agent.
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ACCEPTANCE BY SELLER: City of Lansing,
a Michigan municipal corporation
By:
Its:
Dated:
ACCEPTANCE BY BUYER: Delta Charter Township.
a Michigan charter township
By:
Its:
Dated:
ESCROW AGENT'S ACCEPTANCE:
Transnation Title Agency of Michigan Central Division LLC hereby accepts the
foregoing Escrow Agreement and acknowledges receipt of the Escrow Documents on
2016.
By:
Its:
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