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Salem Township Planning Commission Agenda 2026-05-18

Energy storage developer granted multi-year land lease option

Town of SalemKCE MI 1 LLCMay 18, 2026

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Description

The Arlene D. DeForest Living Trust granted KCE MI 1, LLC an exclusive option to lease a 10-acre portion of 6709 East Joy Road for development of a battery energy storage facility and associated easements. The option runs for an initial 12 months from May 2025 with up to three automatic 12‑month extensions, and includes multiple easements that run with the land.

Contract Details

Vendor

KCE MI 1 LLC

Agency

Town of Salem, MI

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

May 18, 2026

Contract Term

Option effective 2025-05-12 for 12 months, with up to three automatic 12-month extension periods (maximum 4 years)

Renewal Date

2029-05-12

Renewal Info

Initial option period of 12 months from the effective date in May 2025, automatically extendable for up to three additional 12‑month extension periods unless KCE MI 1, LLC gives written notice of intent not to extend at least 30 days before the end of the then-current period. Option may be exercised at any time during the option period.