County Considers Long-Term Raptor Center Land Lease

Grand Traverse County is considering a 50-year land lease with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to develop and operate a public raptor center at Camp Greilick. The draft calls for annual rent of $1 plus 3% of general admissions revenue, with an option for one additional 50-year term.

Document date · October 5, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$1.00 annually, plus 3% of general Center admissions revenue remitted semi-annually to the County

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

50 years commencing July 1, 2026, renewable for one additional 50-year term

Renewal date

2076-06-30

Renewal

One additional 50-year renewal term is available. North Sky must provide written notice of intent to renew 180 days before expiration of the initial term.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Grand Traverse County AgendaPacket Parks and Recreation Strategic Planning Subcommittee Meeting 2026-10-06

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by Grand Traverse County?

North Sky Raptor Sanctuary was awarded this facilities contract by Grand Traverse County, as recorded on October 5, 2026. The contract value is $1.00 annually, plus 3% of general Center admissions revenue remitted semi-annually to the County.

How much is the North Sky Raptor Sanctuary contract with Grand Traverse County worth?

The North Sky Raptor Sanctuary contract with Grand Traverse County is valued at $1.00 annually, plus 3% of general Center admissions revenue remitted semi-annually to the County, covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agendapacket record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Grand Traverse County AgendaPacket Parks and Recreation Strategic Planning Subcommittee Meeting 2026-10-06 (AgendaPacket), dated October 5, 2026 from Grand Traverse County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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