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Salem Township Planning Commission Agenda 2026-05-18

Option to lease land granted for BESS project

Town of SalemKCE MI 1 LLCMay 18, 2026

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Description

Salem Township’s memorandum of option records that The Arlene D. DeForest Living Trust has granted KCE MI 1, LLC an exclusive, multi‑year option to lease approximately 10 acres at 6709 East Joy Road for an energy storage facility. The agreement includes associated access and utility easements and may extend up to four years while KCE evaluates and entitles the project.

Contract Details

Vendor

KCE MI 1 LLC

Agency

Town of Salem, MI

Contract Type

FACILITIES

Document Date

May 18, 2026

Contract Term

Initial Option Period 12 months from Effective Date in 2025, with up to three additional 12‑month Extension Option Periods (maximum 4 years total)

Renewal Info

Initial Option Period is 12 months from the Effective Date in 2025, automatically extendable for up to three additional 12‑month Extension Option Periods unless KCE MI 1, LLC provides written notice at least 30 days before the end of the then‑current period that it elects not to extend. Grantee may exercise the option at any time during the Option Period by written notice.