NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994
Part 783
FERRY DOCKS AT THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC


324.78301 Ferry docks at Straits of Mackinac; jurisdiction and control; transfer; description.

Sec. 78301.

     The jurisdiction and control of the following described lands is transferred from the state transportation department to the department:
     Mackinaw City Dock
     Lots 1 to 6, both inclusive, of block 9 and Railroad avenue lying east of the east line of Huron avenue in Wendell's addition to Mackinaw City, Cheboygan county, Michigan.
     Oil Storage Area
     All that part of the unplatted portion of government lot 1 of section 18, town 39 north, range 3 west, village of Mackinaw City, Cheboygan county, Michigan, and water lots 55 and 56, block B of the plat of "Mackinaw City" as recorded in the office of the register of deeds, Cheboygan county, Michigan, described as:
     Beginning at a point on the southerly line of government lot 1 of said section 18 which is 93.7 feet easterly, measured along said southerly lot line from its intersection with the former westerly line of Huron avenue according to the recorded plat of the village of Mackinaw City, said point of beginning being the center line of the existing pavement on Huron avenue; thence northeasterly along said center line at an angle of 103° 03' 15" with the southerly line of said government lot 1, a distance of 418.54 feet to the northerly line of water lot 55 extended westerly; thence easterly at an angle to the right of 77° 02' 25", along said extension and the northerly line of said water lot 55, a distance of 410 feet more or less to the water's edge of the Straits of Mackinac; thence southerly along said water's edge, 408 feet more or less to the southerly line of government lot 1 of said section 18; thence westerly along said southerly line of said government lot 1, a distance of 520 feet more or less, to the point of beginning; reserving an easement for highway purposes in, over and upon that part of the above described property which lies westerly of a line 100 feet easterly of, measured at right angles to, and parallel with the center line of the existing pavement on Huron avenue. Subject to the reservation in favor of the Michigan Central railroad company and the New York Central railroad company as recorded in liber 122, on pages 467-469, office of the register of deeds, Cheboygan county, Michigan.
     St. Ignace Dock 1
     Lots 6 to 12, both inclusive, of block 2, of assessor's plat No. 5, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan, according to the plat thereof recorded in liber 2 of plats, on page 49, register's office, Mackinac county, Michigan.
     St. Ignace Dock 2
     Lots 1 and 2, block 2, assessor's plat No. 5, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan, according to the plat thereof recorded in liber 2 of plats, on page 49, register's office, Mackinac county, Michigan.
     Also, that part of private claim 15 located south of assessor's plat No. 5, city of St. Ignace, lying between State street on the west and lake Huron on the east, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan.
     Also, that part of the north 2/3 of private claim 14 lying between State street on the west and lake Huron on the east, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan.
     St. Ignace Dock 3
     Lots 16 to 28, both inclusive, of block 1 and entire blocks 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Straits subdivision, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan, according to the plat thereof recorded in liber 2 of plats, on page 39, register's office, Mackinac county, Michigan.
     Also, that part of private claim 2 located south of the south line of Straits subdivision and east of the east line of State street, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan.
     Also, that part of private claim 1 located north of the north line of block 1 of the partition plat of private claim 1 and east of a line 363 feet east of, measured at right angles, and parallel with the centerline of State street, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan.
     Also, lots 6 to 15, both inclusive, block 1; lots 6 to 19, both inclusive, block 2 and lots 1 to 4, both inclusive, block 5, including the streets and alley adjacent thereto, of the partition plat of private claim 1, city of St. Ignace, Mackinac county, Michigan.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.78302 Operation and maintenance of docks and approaches to docks; determination; purpose; relinquishment of control.

Sec. 78302.

     The department shall operate and maintain the docks, and approaches to the docks, as the department determines is necessary to serve tourism and boating in the area. The department shall relinquish control of the docks and approaches for use by the state or any of its agencies if for any reason the Mackinac Straits bridge becomes unusable, or in the event of an emergency declared by the governor.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.78303 Ferry docks at Straits of Mackinac; leases; concessions; rules.

Sec. 78303.

     Subject to the provisions of this part, the department may grant leases and concessions for the use of the properties transferred by this part. The department shall promulgate rules for the use of these properties by all persons without discrimination. The department shall not grant exclusive use of the docking facilities to any person, but may lease designated areas to particular persons for the operation of commercial enterprises. The department may make arrangements with other state agencies for use of portions of the properties transferred by this part.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.78304 Entering into lease with village of Mackinaw City; duration; duties of village.

Sec. 78304.

     The department may enter into a lease for a period not to exceed 25 years with the village of Mackinaw City, whereby the village agrees to operate and maintain the parking facilities located on the property described in section 78301 as the Mackinaw City dock, to construct, operate, and maintain buildings on the Mackinaw City dock, or to perform other functions in relation to the Mackinaw City dock, under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the department and the village of Mackinaw City.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.78305 Entering into lease with city of St. Ignace; duration; duties of city.

Sec. 78305.

     The department may enter into a lease for a period not to exceed 25 years with the city of St. Ignace, whereby the city agrees to operate and maintain the parking facilities located on the property described in section 78301 as the St. Ignace docks numbers 1 and 2, to construct, operate, and maintain buildings on the St. Ignace docks numbers 1 and 2, or to perform other functions in relation to the St. Ignace docks numbers 1 and 2, under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the department and the city of St. Ignace.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.78306 Land transferred from Mackinac Island state park commission to department; small craft harbor facility.

Sec. 78306.

    (1) The jurisdiction and control of the following described land is transferred from the Mackinac Island state park commission to the department:
     A parcel of land beginning at the northwest corner of lot No. 88 of assessors plat No. 2, city of Mackinac Island, county of Mackinac, extending along the south side of Huron street in a westerly direction 530 feet thence to the shoreline of lake Huron in a southerly direction, the distance from Huron street to the shore of lake Huron being approximately 80 feet; thence easterly along the shore of lake Huron to the southwest corner of Lot No. 88 of assessors plat No. 2, city of Mackinac Island, county of Mackinac, and thence northerly approximately 80 feet along the west line of lot No. 88, assessors plat No. 2, city of Mackinac Island, county of Mackinac, to the point of beginning; also the docks, piers, buildings and appurtenances situated thereon or attached thereto, which are now under the jurisdiction of the Mackinac Island state park commission.
    (2) The department shall operate the properties transferred by this section as a harbor facility for small craft and shall not permit the operation of any commercial enterprise thereon except the sale of marine fuel and other supplies for small craft by the department.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.78307 Disposition of revenues.

Sec. 78307.

     All revenues received by the department under this part shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the state waterways fund and shall be expended as appropriated by the legislature.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.78308 Administration of part; advice by commission.

Sec. 78308.

     The Michigan state waterways commission created in part 781 shall advise the department on the administration of this part.


History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA




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