FACILITIESDISCUSSED

County Considers 50-Year Raptor Center Land Lease

Grand Traverse County is considering a 50-year Camp Greilick land lease with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary for development and operation of a public raptor education and rehabilitation center. The proposed lease sets annual rent at $1 and requires North Sky to share 3% of general admissions revenue with the County, with one additional 50-year renewal term.

Document date · October 14, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$1.00 annually; 3% of general Center admissions revenue
Contract type
FACILITIES
Contract term
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2076, with one additional 50-year renewal term
Renewal date
2076-06-30
Renewal
One additional 50-year renewal term is available. North Sky must provide written notice of its intent to renew 180 days before expiration of the initial term. A right of first offer would also apply if the County seeks to sell the property.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Grand Traverse County AgendaPacket 2027 Budget Discussion and Land Lease 2026-10-14

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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 14, 2026. The contract value is $1.00 annually; 3% of general Center admissions revenue.

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; 3% of general Center admissions revenue, 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 2027 Budget Discussion and Land Lease 2026-10-14 (AgendaPacket), dated October 14, 2026 from Grand Traverse County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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