Wicks Park Boat Slips. (Voice Vote)

City Council Agenda Item Report FROM:

Sara Williams

MEETING DATE:

January 26, 2026

SUBJECT:

Wicks Park Boat Slips

DESCRIPTION: The City of Saugatuck annually leases ten boat slips at Wicks Park, with priority given to City real property taxpayers. Any remaining slips are then made available to the general public through a lottery system. Docking lease rates are reviewed annually by the City Council and, following a fee increase implemented in 2025, are currently set at $1,900 for residents and $2,100 for nonresidents. Enclosed for reference are the historical rate data, the current docking lease agreement, and the Wicks Park boat slip policy. The prior fee increase before 2025 occurred in 2022; the 2025 adjustment was recommended by staff to better align with operational and maintenance costs. Last year nine of the ten slips were leased, and staff recommends no increase in fees for 2026. PREVIOUS YEAR RATES: 2021: $1,700 Non-Resident and $1500 Resident 2022 – 2024: $2,000 Non-Resident and $1,800 Resident 2025: $2,100 Non-Resident and $1,900 Resident BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: N/A COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A SAMPLE MOTION: Motion to approve/deny the proposed 2026 Wicks Park boat slip lease agreement as presented.

2026 Wicks Park Boat Slip Lottery Application Real property taxpayer and Non-taxpayers

To enter the lottery, an application must be submitted to Saugatuck City Hall, no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., postmarks will not be accepted. Per Policy: • The City will accept applications (1 per real-property taxpayer) for a period of two weeks prior to the lottery date selected/advertised. February 3rd – February 17th. • Persons with multiple properties may only submit one application. • City of Saugatuck real property taxpayers’ applications will be processed first.

LOTTERY DRAWING: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Saugatuck City Hall Council Chambers, 102 Butler Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453. This lottery is open to the public and will be livestreamed via Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to all applicants). Need not to be present to win. APPLICANT NAME: RESIDENT: I am a real-property taxpayer of the City of Saugatuck ( ) Yes ( ) No ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SLIP NUMBER

guarantee assignment.

EMAIL: *Note* slip # can be requested, however, due to lottery process, the City cannot

SIGNATURE:

DATE:

If your name was chosen in the lottery you will have until Monday, March 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. to submit ALL of the following. If the following is not received by said date/time you will forfeit your spot, and it will be given to the next individual on the waiting list. • Fully completed Lease Agreement • Non-refundable payment in the amount of $1,900(resident) $2,100(non-resident) • Copy of boat registration that lists the lessee (taxpayer) as the registered owner of watercraft Applications can be submitted as follows: By Mail: City of Saugatuck PO Box 86 Saugatuck, MI 49453

In Person: City of Saugatuck 102 Butler Street Saugatuck, MI 49453

Email: jwolters@saugatuckcity.com

The City of Saugatuck is not responsible for any lost or misdirected applications. If you desire confirmation that your application has been received, please call the Clerks Department at (269) 224-9507. Applicants on the waitlist will be contacted as boat slip vacancies occur.

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DOCKING LEASE THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (the “Lease”) is made on this

day of

, 2026, by and between the CITY OF SAUGATUCK, a municipal corporation, located in Allegan County, Michigan (“LESSOR”) and

whose

address is

(“LESSEE”).

IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree that LESSEE shall lease from LESSOR docking space at the Main Street boat slips owned by LESSOR subject to the following terms and conditions: 1.

Description of Leased Premises:

LESSEE shall lease Dock Slip Number

_____________ at the Main Street boat slips dock. The leased premises (“Leased Premises”) shall include Boat Slip Number __________ and the portion of the dock adjacent thereto and the water immediately abutting that boat slip and dock. 2.

Purpose of the Lease: The LESSEE shall use the Leased Premises for the purpose

of the docking of LESSEE’s one boat and for no other purpose or purposes unless specifically approved in writing by LESSOR prior to the start date of this Lease. The boat which LESSEE may dock at the Leased Premises is described as follows: Type of boat: ____________________________________________________ Year: __________________________________________________________ VIN: __________________________________________________________ 3.

Term: This Lease shall commence on April 1, 2026, and shall terminate on

October 1, 2026.

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Rental Rate: LESSEE shall pay annual rent to LESSOR in the sum of $_________

for this Lease, said amount being payable upon the execution of this Lease. This rental amount is non-refundable, except as provided in Section 15 hereof. 5.

Registration: LESSEE shall provide to LESSOR (prior to the commencement date

stated above) a copy of the current boat registration that lists the LESSEE as the registered owner of the one allowed watercraft. 6.

Utilities and Parking: LESSOR will not provide any utilities at the dock for

LESSEE and shall not provide any parking space or facilities for LESSEE. 7.

Hold Harmless Provision:

LESSEE holds and uses the Leased Premises at

LESSEE’s own risk, LESSEE waives any and all claims against LESSOR (as well as LESSOR’s officials, officers, employees, agents and assigns) and LESSEE also agrees to assume all risks related to the Leased Premises and this Lease. Furthermore, with regard to the holding and/or use of the Leased Premises, LESSEE agrees to reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless the LESSEE (as well as LESSEE’s officials, officers, agents, assigns and employees) for, from and against any and all liabilities, causes of action, claims, attorney fees, costs and damages related to, arising out of or pertaining to the Leased Premises during the term of this Lease. 8.

Compliance with all Laws: LESSEE shall comply with all laws, ordinances,

codes, and requirements of the City of Saugatuck, County of Allegan, State of Michigan and United States government regarding LESSEE’s boat and use of the Leased Premises. 9.

Takes “As Is”: LESSEE takes and will use the Leased Premises in its current

condition and “As Is.”

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10.

Maintenance: LESSOR shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the

dock structure except for any damage caused by LESSEE and/or LESSEE’s invitees, in which situation it shall be the responsibility of LESSEE to repair the damage forthwith upon notification to the LESSEE by the LESSOR of the need for repair. LESSEE shall keep the Leased Premises free of debris and in a neat and orderly condition and shall return the Leased Premises to LESSOR at the end of this Lease in at least as good condition as the Leased Premises was in at the commencement of this Lease, normal wear and tear excepted. 11.

Sub-Letting and Assignment: LESSEE shall not sub-let or assign any portion of

the Leased Premises, without the prior written consent of LESSOR. LESSOR shall have the sole discretion as to whether or not to grant such consent. 12.

Use by Other Lessees: Other lessees or users shall have the use of the dock areas

lying adjacent to LESSEE’s boat slip for purposes of access to the boat slips of the other lessees or user. LESSEE shall not interfere with the orderly use and passage by other dock lessees or members of the public. However, LESSEE’s docking privilege as provided for herein shall be exclusive for the benefit of LESSEE within the boat slip rented by LESSEE pursuant to this Lease. 13.

Insurance: LESSEE shall carry liability insurance covering LESSEE’s use of the

Leased Premises and LESSEE’s boat during the term of this Lease in an amount equal to at least $1,000,000. Such insurance shall be kept in full force and effect by LESSEE during the term of this Lease. LESSEE shall provide written proof of such insurance to the LESSOR at the commencement of this Lease.

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14.

Quiet Enjoyment:

Upon the payment of the rent provided for herein and

performance of all of the covenants herein by LESSEE, LESSEE shall peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Leased Premises without interference from the LESSOR. 15.

High Water: If high water causes the Leased Premises to be unusable or unsafe,

the LESSOR shall declare the Leased Premises unusable, and LESSEE shall not utilize the Leased Premises while such an order in effect. If the LESSOR issues such a nonuse order or high water effectively prevents LESSEE from reasonably using the Leased Premises, the LESSOR shall issue a full or partial refund of the rent to LESSEE based proportionately upon the amount of time during this Lease that LESSEE cannot utilize the Leased Premises. If the LESSEE disagrees with how such rent rebate is apportioned, LESSEE can appeal the matter in writing to the City Council for the City of Saugatuck. 16.

Default: Each of the covenants of this Lease are deemed to be material to the

satisfactory performance of this Lease, and a breach or failure by the LESSEE to perform in accordance with any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease shall give the LESSOR the right to declare a forfeiture of this Lease, to terminate this Lease, and to retake possession of the Leased Premises. In case of LESSEE’s default, or failure to perform any of the covenants contained herein, LESSOR shall give written notice of such default or failure to perform in writing to the LESSEE, and LESSEE shall have seven (7) days from the date said notice is mailed, or personally served, to cure the default or comply with any of the covenants not being complied with. If LESSEE fails to do so, LESSOR shall have the right to re-enter and retake possession of the Leased Premises, and this Lease shall thereupon be immediately terminated. Notice provided for in this paragraph shall be

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sufficient if mailed by first class mail to LESSEE’s address as mentioned above stated, or notice may be personally served upon LESSEE. 17.

Amendments: This Lease contains all of the agreements and understandings of

the parties hereto and shall not be amended or changed in any way, unless an amendment is in writing and signed by both the LESSEE and LESSOR. 18.

Controlling Law: The laws of the State of Michigan shall control any disputes

arising out of the interpretation or operation of this Lease. Venue shall be in Allegan County. 19.

Binding Effects: This Lease shall be binding on the successors, heirs and personal

representatives of the parties hereto. 20.

Duplicate: This Lease has been executed in duplicate but constitutes only one

contract.

CITY OF SAUGATUCK, LESSOR

Dated: _________________, 2026

By: __________________________ Holly Anderson, Mayor

Dated: _________________, 2026

By: _____________________________ Jamie Wolters, City Clerk

Dated: _________________, 2026

By: _____________________________ LESSEE

Dated: _________________, 2026

By: _____________________________ LESSEE

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