High Rollway Lease Amendment 1981.pdf

This document is a 1980 Amendment to Lease agreement between Consumers Power Company (Lessor) and the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Michigan (Lessee) regarding property in the Township of Brooks, County of Newaygo. The original lease dated April 22, 1958 covers the South 1/2 of Government Lot 3 of Section 23, T12N, R12W, excepting the East 72 rods, along with rights of ingress/egress via an existing trail. The amendment primarily modifies liability and insurance requirements in the lease agreement.

The key modification requires the Lessor to maintain liability insurance policies with coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the ability to increase limits as needed. The Lessor will bill the Lessee annually for a pro rata share of the premium based on the proportion of leased acres to total acres covered under the policy. The Lessee must pay their share within 60 days of invoice. The amendment removes previous liability language and adds new insurance requirements while keeping all other original lease terms in effect. The original lease was for public fishing sites at an annual rate of $1.00, with provisions regarding property maintenance, noxious weed control, and restrictions on forest products removal.