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Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: January14, 2020 Title: Easement Agreement
Submitted By: LeighAnn Mikesell Department: Planning
Brief Summary: Staff is seeking approval of the easement agreements. These easement
agreements will allow for access to the to the development as well as access to the Hartshorn boat
launch .
Detailed Summary: As part of the planned development, the access road that services the
Hartshorn boat launch will be replaced with a non-motorized path and green space. A new access
point for the boat launch will be installed as part of the development along the western edge of the
Fricano Center property. The owners are granting the City a permeant easement to access the
boat launch as well as a temporary easement to access the boat launch during Phase 1
construction. In return, the City is providing the developer a permanent easement to access the
devel0pment along the north side of the railroad tracks. Once these easements are recorded, we
should see construction within 60-90 days.
Amount Requested: $0 Amount Budgeted: $0
Fund(s) or Account(s): Fund(s) or Account(s): N/A
Recommended Motion: Approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign .
Check if the following Departments need to approve the item first:
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Commission Action :
EASEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EASEMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") has been made as of January
li-\-,2020 ("Effective Date"), by and between HARTSHORN HOLDINGS, LLC, a Michigan
limited liability company, of 1050 W. Western Avenue, Suite 210, Muskegon, Michigan 49441
C'Grantor"), and the CITY OF MUSKEGON, a Michigan municipal corporation, of 933
Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49442 ("Grantee").
Recitals
A. Grantor owns the real estate located in the City of Muskegon, Muskegon County,
Michigan, as legally described on Exhibit A attached to this Agreement, subject to easements,
restrictions, encumbrances, and reservations affecting it ("Grantor Parcel").
B. Grantor desires to grant Grantee an easement for ingress to and egress from West
Western Avenue, over and across Grantor Parcel, to the drive located on the Hartshorn Marina
property for purposes of accessing the marina's public boat launch.
C. This Agreement is exempt from the real estate transfer taxes under MCL §§
207.505(a) and 207.526(a) because the value of the consideration shown is less than One
Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($100.00).
D. Grantor and Grantee and their respective heirs, personal representatives,
distributees, executors, administrators, successors and assigns are referred to in this Agreement
collectively as "Parties" and individually as "Party."
Agreement
In consideration of the facts described above and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, Grantor and Grantee agree
as follows:
1. Grant of Driveway Easement. Grantor grants for the benefit of the Grantee and
the public in general, a perpetual, non-exclusive easement ("Driveway Easement") over, across
and through the Grantor Parcel for the construction, maintenance and use of a driveway, and all
replacements thereof to be located on the Grantor Parcel and depicted on Exhibit B attached to
this Agreement ("Driveway"), subject to easements, restrictions, encumbrances, and reservations
affecting it, for the purpose of ingress and egress to and from West Western Avenue, over and
across Grantor Parcel, to the drive located on the Hartshorn Marina property for purposes of
accessing the marina's public boat launch. The Driveway Easement is to be used solely for
pedestrian and vehicular transportation and for other future modes of transportation for access to
Grantor Parcel and marina boat launch by the Parties, their tenants, agents, employees,
contractors, invitees, licensees, guests, and customers (collectively, "Affiliates").
2. Enjoyment of Property. Grantee must conduct its activities under this
Agreement so as not to interfere umeasonably with Grantor's peaceful enjoyment of Grantor
Parcel.
3. Obstructions. The Driveway Easement is to remain open and unobstructed by
any buildings, fences, trees, barriers, banners, or other structures, so as to permit the Parties and
their Affiliates unimpeded access across the Driveway Easement in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement. Furthermore, the location of the Driveway Easement may not be changed,
altered or modified in any way without the written approval of the Parties.
4. Improvements. Except as otherwise provided herein, Grantee may upgrade or
otherwise make improvements to the Driveway only upon the advance written consent of
Grantor, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. The costs of
any upgrades or improvements to the Driveway will be paid in the same manner as the
Maintenance costs unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties.
5. Encumbrances. The Driveway Easement is made subject to all covenants,
conditions, restrictions, encumbrances, and easements of record as of the date this Agreement is
recorded. Grantee acknowledges that Grantor may grant other easements over and across the
Grantor Parcel so long as such easements do not interfere with the use of the Driveway
Easement.
6. Property Taxes. The owner of the Grantor Parcel will pay all real property taxes
and special assessments levied against Grantor Parcel, without any reimbursement from the
Grantee for any portion thereof.
7. Insurance and Indemnification. Each Party will carry insurance to protect it in
connection with the ownership, use, and Maintenance of the Driveway Easement. Each Party
will furnish to the other party, if requested, evidence of the insurances described in this
Paragraph. Each Party will indemnify and hold the other Party harmless from all claims,
judgments, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred
by the second Party arising in connection with or as a direct or indirect result of the first Patty's
exercise of the rights granted or breach of the obligations imposed in this Agreement; provided,
however, the Grantee's indemnification and hold harmless obligations shall only be to the extent
permitted under Applicable Laws.
8. Compliance with Laws. Each Party will comply with all applicable laws, codes,
ordinances, rules, and regulations (collectively, "Applicable Laws") governing the maintenance
and use of the Driveway Easement.
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9. Damage. If either Party, or any agent, contractor or tenant of either Party, causes
any damage to the Driveway Easement or the Grantor Parcel, then the responsible party will
immediately cause and pay for the repair of such damage.
10. Default. If an Party fails to comply with any provision herein, including, without
limitation, the obligation to pay any maintenance costs or property taxes and assessments
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(' Defaulting Party"), then the other Party ("Non-Defaulting Party") may upon ten (10) days'
prior written notice to the Defaulting Party, cure the default by the payment of money or
performance of other action for the account of the Defaulting Party. The foregoing right to cure
may not be exercised if within ten (10) days of the written notice: (i) the Defaulting Party cures
the default; or (ii) if the default is curable, but cannot reasonably be cured within that time
period, the Defaulting Party begins to cure such default within such time period and thereafter
diligently pursues such cure to completion. The ten (10) day notice period will not be required
if, using reasonable judgment, the Non-Defaulting Party gives reasonable notice of its intent to
cure to the Defaulting Party. Within ten (10) days following written demand, including copies of
paid invoices, the Defaulting Party must reimburse the Non-Defaulting Party any sum reasonably
expended by the Non-Defaulting Party to cure the default. The Non-Defaulting Party also has
the right to restrain by injunction any violation or threatened violation by the Defaulting Paiiy of
any of the terms, covenants, or conditions hereof, or to obtain a decree to compel performance if
any such term, covenant, or condition is not adequate. In addition to all other rights and
remedies, the Non-Defaulting Party may place a lien on the Defaulting Party's Parcel for such
amount owed, together with interest at the maximum legal rate, plus attorneys' fees necessary for
collection. The Non-Defaulting Paiiy may, in addition to, or instead of, foreclosure, obtain a
personal judgment against the owner of the Defaulting Party's Parcel who failed to pay the real
prope1iy taxes and special assessments. All remedies are cumulative and will be deemed
additional to any and all other remedies to which the Parties may have at law or in equity.
11. Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands, and other communications
hereunder must be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, a recognized overnight courier
service, or postage prepaid registered mail, return receipt requested to the paiiies at their
addresses first indicated above or to such other address or such additional recipient as any Party
may have furnished to the others in writing in accordance herewith. All notices will only be
effective upon receipt or refusal.
12. Duration and Effect. The Driveway Easement burden the Grantor Parcel and
benefit the Grantee and the general public. This Agreement will continue in effect perpetually
and constitute an easement and a covenant running with the land; but nothing contained in this
Agreement will be construed as a conveyance by Grantor of its rights in the fee to Grantor
Parcel. Grantor will automatically be released from all liability thereafter arising under this
Agreement upon conveyance of Grantor's entire interest in the Grantor Parcel. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the execution
and recordation of another easement that provides Grantee with access to the boat launch area by
running a drive along or near the western boundary of the Grantor Parcel.
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13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, modified or terminated (in
whole or in part) from time to time by written document executed and acknowledged by all of
the Parties and duly recorded in the Muskegon_County Register of Deeds, Michigan, or in such
other office as may from time to time by law be charged with the duty of maintaining the public
records of Muskegon County, Michigan, and will not otherwise be amended, modified or
terminated during the term hereof.
14. Parties Bound. The terms and conditions of this Agreement bind and benefit
each Party and their respective heirs, personal representatives, distributees, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement 1s governed by and will be construed m
accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of Grantor
and Grantee and the patties acknowledge that there have been no representations or
understandings other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each such counterpart being deemed an original and all such counterparts taken together
constituting but one and the same instrument.
The Grantor and Grantee signed this Easement Agreement as of the date first set
forth above.
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THE CITY OF MUSKEGON
Grantee
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
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COUNTY OF ti1U~~Yl )
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this January 2020,
by Stephen J. Gawron, as Mayor of the CITY OF MUSKEGON, a Michigan municipal
corporation, for the corporation.
Notary public, t e ofM'~hian, County of\lY\ ~
My _con:imission expires ~(l~~,'.}-,5
Actmg m the County of ~~-'4~YMi.~U~-~r-~-----
This instrument was prepared by and return to:
Rob M. Davies
WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP
900 Fifth Third Center
111 Lyon Street, NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2487
Telephone: (616) 752-2000
19429930
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HARTSHORN HOLDINGS, LLC
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this January 2020, JS_,
by Jennifer Fricano, as Member/Manager, of HARTSHORN HOLDINGS, LLC, a liability
company, for the limited liability company. ·
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EXHIBIT A
Grantor Parcel Legal Description
Entire Block 574, Lots 1 and 2 of Block 575, Lots 1 and 2 of Block 576, Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block
577, of the Revised Plat of the City of Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, as recorded in
Uber 3 of Plats, Page 71. ALSO: That part of vacated Franklin Street, lying North of Western
Avenue. EXCEPT: The following described parcels:
(1) The parcel of land occupied by the right of way of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company.
(2) The parcel of land conveyed to the City of Muskegon by deed dated August 3, 1949, and
recorded October 25, 1949 in Uber 575 of Deeds, Page 163.
(3) The parcel of land conveyed to the City of Muskegon by deed dated December 12; 1951
and recorded on January 22, 1952 in Uber 604 of Deeds, Page 380.
(4) The parcel of land conveyed to the Shaw-Walker Company by deed dated March 13, 1952,
and recorded on March 17, 1952 in Uber 606 of Deeds, Page 255, said deed having been given
to correct a deed dated December 12, 1951 and recorded in Uber 603 of Deeds, Page 427.
(5) The parcel of land conveyed to West Michigan Steel Foundry Company by the deed dated
January 27, 1959, and recorded July 2, 1959 in Uber 698 of Deeds, Page 432.
More particularly described as:
PARCEL A:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Block 574 of the Revised Plat of the City of Muskegon,
Muskegon County, Michigan, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 71; thence North 88°43'
West 270.74 feet to the North line of Western Avenue; thence North 84°30'25" West (recorded
Westerly) along said North line 457 .28 feet to the point of beginning of this description;
thence continuing North 84°30'25" West, along said North line 40.82 feet; thence South
88°08'16" West, along said North line, 565.39 feet; thence North 01°53'05" West 158.44 feet
to the Southerly right of way of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad; thence South 76°41'19"
East, along said railroad right of way 142.20 feet; thence continuing along said Southerly
railroad right of way around a curve to the Left having a radius of 2118. 94 feet, an arc of
78.14 feet, and a chord bearing South 78°07'17" East, 78.14 feet; thence continuing along
said Southerly railroad right of way around a curve to the right having a radius of 3674.17
feet, an arc of 108.80 feet and a chord bearing South 7S°28'17" East, 108.80 feet; thence
South 76°54'43" East, along said Southerly railroad right of way 296.99 feet; thence South
02°04'00" East 6.09 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO: Commencing at the Southeast
corner of Block 574 of the Revis.ed Plat of the City of Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan,
as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 71; thence North 88°43' West 270.74 feet to the North
line of Western Avenue thence North 84°30'25" West (recorded Westerly) along said North line
457.28 feet; thence North 02°04'00" West 37.17 feet to the point of beginning of this
description; thence continuing North 02°04'00" West 195.04 feet; thence South 88°41'46"
West 153.42 feet; thence North 58°24'41" West 115.65 feet; thence North 77°47'55" West
219. 71 feet; thence South 25°42'29" West 192.32 feet to the Northerly line of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad; thence South 76°41'49" East, along said Northerly railroad right of way
95.24 feet; thence continuing along said Northerly railroad right of way around a curve to the
Left having a radius of 2088.94 feet, an arc of 76.90 feet, and a chord bearing South
78°07'17" East, 76.90 feeti thence continuing along said Northerly railroad right of way
around a curve to the right having a radius of 3704.17 feet, an arc of 109.84 feet, and a chord
bearing South 78°28'17" East, 109.84 feeti thence South 76°54'43" East along said Northerly
railroad right of way 289.05 feet to the point of beginning.
PARCEL B:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Block 574 of the Revised Plat of the City of Muskegon,
Muskegon County, Michigan, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 71; thence North 88°43'
West 270.74 feet to the North line of Western Avenue; thence North 84°30'25" West (recorded
Westerly) along said North line 457.28 feet thence North 02°04'00" West 232.21 feet to the
point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 02°04'00" West 260. 71 feet;
thence North 47°05'00" West 247.75 feet; thence South 87°55'00" West, 691.01 feet; thence
South 02°04'00" East 367.35 feet to the Northerly line of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
right of way; thence along said Northerly railroad right of way line on a curve to the left having
a radius of 792.59 feet, an arc of 203.01 feet and a chord bearing South 67°58'15" East,
202.45 feet; thence continuing along said Northerly railroad right of way South 76°41'49" East
134.01 feet; thence North 25°42'29" East, 192.32 feet; thence South 77°47'55" East 219.71
feet; thence South 58°24'41" East, 115.65 feet; thence North 88°41'46" East, 153.42 feet to
the point of beginning.
EXCEPT: That part of Block 574 of the Revised Plat of 1903 of the City of Muskegon, described
as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Block 574; thence North 8S°13'54" West
270.33 feet to a point on the North right of way line of Western Avenue; thence North
83°55'00" West along said North right of way line 456.97 feet; thence North 01°31'44" West
470.34 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 46°32'44" West 257.11 feet; thence South
88°27'16" West 684.39 feet; thence North 01 °31 '44" West 16.00 feet; thence North 88°27'26"
East 691.04 feet; thence South 46°32'44" East 247.70 feet; thence South 01°31'44" East
22.62 feet to the point of beginning.
Together with any and all rights to cross the parcel of land occupied by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company, it successors and/or assigns.
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EXHIBIT B
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DRIVEWAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION;
THOSE PARTS OF BLOCKS 574 AND 575, REVISED
PL4T {OF 1903} OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGON,
MUSKEGON COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY
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OF WEST WESTERN AVENUE. THENCE CONTINUING,
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THENCE, NORTH 80 DEGREES JO MINUTES 05
SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF
WEST WESTERN AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 40.80 FEET;
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