HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-035 - Res. Accepting Gift of Historical Statues from the Mason County Historical SocietyDocusign Envelope ID: A2884770-857E-4494-A52A-E654D3691141
DEED OF GIFT
This Deed of Gift is made this day of fr , 2025, by and between the
Mason County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization located in Mason County,
Washington (hereinafter referred to as the "Donor"), and Mason County, a political
subdivision of the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the "Donee").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Donor is the lawful owner of certain historical assets consisting of
two fiberglass statues, "Paul Bunyan" and "Babe the Blue Ox," each affixed to separate
mobile trailers (collectively, the "Gifted Property"); and
WHEREAS, these statues have been a long-standing and valued part of Mason
County's cultural and historical identity and have been featured in community events,
including the Mason County Forest Festival, for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, the Donor desires to gift the Gifted Property to the Donee, and the
Donee desires to accept the Gifted Property for public benefit, preservation, and
continued inclusion in community activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and the intention to
preserve and utilize the Gifted Property for the benefit of the public, the parties agree as
follows:
1. Transfer of Ownership: The Donor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably
transfers, conveys, and assigns all rights, title, and interest in and to the Gifted
Property to the Donee, as of the effective date of this Deed of Gift.
2. Intent and Use: It is the mutual intent of the parties that the Gifted Property be
preserved and maintained by the Donee and included in public events and
activities that celebrate Mason County's history and heritage.
3. Condition of Gift: The Gifted Property is transferred in "as -is" condition. The
Donor makes no warranties regarding the condition or fitness of the Gifted
Property, and the Donee accepts the Gifted Property as -is.
4. Entire Agreement: This Deed of Gift constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties regarding the Gifted Property and supersedes all prior understandings
or agreements.
5. Revision Clause: In the event that the Donee is unable to successfully register
the statues with the State of Washington Department of Licensing within ninety
(90) days of the execution of this Deed of Gift, title and ownership of the statues
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shall automatically revert to the Doner, without the need for further action by either
party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Deed of Gift as of the date
first written above.
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