INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 13, 2008 REGULAR MEETING – 7:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS’ ROOM, COURTHOUSE MASON, MICHIGAN AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. TIME FOR MEDITATION IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 29, 2008 V. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA VI. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. LETTER FROM THE EATON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARMTENT, ANNOUNCING PLANS TO AMEND ITS EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2. LETTER FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANNOUNCING REVOCATION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY COMPONENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE #2002-201 ISSUED TO DATAPAK SERVICES CORPORATION 3. LETTER FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANNOUNCING REVOCATION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY COMPONENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE #1997-529, ISSUED TO DATAPAK SERVICES CORPORATION 4. LETTER FROM THE BROWNE-CAVANDER POST #148 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, ANNOUNCING MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES IN MASON 5. LETTER FROM THE MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION REQUESTING THE COMMISSION’S PORTION OF THE 2008 LIQUOR TAX FUNDS 6. LETTER FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MICHIGAN, CAPITAL COUNCIL, THANKING THE BOARD FOR ITS GRANT
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INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 13, 2008 REGULAR MEETING – 7:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS’ ROOM, COURTHOUSE MASON, MICHIGAN AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. TIME FOR MEDITATION IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 29, 2008
V. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA VI. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. LETTER FROM THE EATON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARMTENT, ANNOUNCING PLANS TO AMEND ITS EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2. LETTER FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANNOUNCING REVOCATION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY COMPONENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE #2002-201 ISSUED TO DATAPAK SERVICES CORPORATION 3. LETTER FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
ANNOUNCING REVOCATION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY COMPONENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE #1997-529, ISSUED TO DATAPAK SERVICES CORPORATION
4. LETTER FROM THE BROWNE-CAVANDER POST #148 OF THE
AMERICAN LEGION, ANNOUNCING MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES IN MASON
5. LETTER FROM THE MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION
REQUESTING THE COMMISSION’S PORTION OF THE 2008 LIQUOR TAX FUNDS
6. LETTER FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MICHIGAN, CAPITAL COUNCIL,
THANKING THE BOARD FOR ITS GRANT
BOARD AGENDA PAGE TWO MAY 13, 2008
VII. LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT
VIII. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
7. COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION HONORING SAM SUKOVICH
8. COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION HONORING ALEX HUGHES 9. COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING
VICKI L. H. MYERS FOR RECEIVING THE 2008 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD FROM LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
10. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION
SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
11. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MARK 1 RESTORATION SERVICE TO PROVIDE EXTERIOR WEATHERPROOFING AND RESTORATIONS AT THE HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
12. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO
AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING TITLE SEARCHES
13. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ASSISTANT
15. HUMAN SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SARA TITLE III DATA ANALYSIS GRANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND INGHAM COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
16. HUMAN SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO
AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPARROW HEALTH SYSTEM
BOARD AGENDA PAGE THREE MAY 13, 2008
17. HUMAN SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN CESSATION ACCESS FOR LOW INCOME PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN
18. JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW “INGHAM COUNTY FAMILY CENTER”
19. LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION HONORING OFFICER YVONNE GAINES AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2007 NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD
20. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION
SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR CONTINUING COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES (911 SERVICES)
X. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT XII. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
XIII. CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
THE COUNTY OF INGHAM WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY AND REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES, SUCH AS INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED AND AUDIO TAPES OF PRINTED MATERIALS BEING CONSIDERED AT THE MEETINGS FOR THE VISULLY IMPAIRED, FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILTIES AT THE MEETING UPON FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS NOTICE TO THE COUNTY OF INGHAM. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING AUXIILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES SHOULD CONTACT THE COUNTY OF INGHAM IN WRITING OR BY CALLING THE FOLLOWING: INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, P.O. BOX 319, MASON, MI 48854, 517-676-7200. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR SET TO
MUTE OR VIBRATE TO AVOID DISRUPTION OF THE MEETING
FULL BOARD PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT: www.ingham.org
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Board of Commissioners Rooms - Courthouse Mason -7:30 p.m.
April 29, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Thomas called the April 29, 2008 reconvened Statutory Equalization meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to order at 7:32 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioner De Leon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Bob Moore, outgoing Parks Director, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Grebner to approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2008 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from the Office of the Governor, acknowledging receipt of resolution #08-089. Received and placed on file. Letter from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority regarding the on-site monitoring report for Ingham County’s CDBG Grant #MSC-2004-0552-HOA. Received and placed on file. Ingham County Controller’s 2007 Annual Report. Accepted and placed on file. Letters and resolution from Kalkaska County encouraging counties to support measures to insure reasonable use of common water located in each county. Received and placed on file. Resolution from Livingston County encouraging the Michigan Legislature to support House Bill No. 5892. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee. Letter from the City of Mason announcing a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request for property at 221 E. Maple. Referred to the County Services Committee. Letter from Joan Adleman regarding parking and entry fees at Potter Park Zoo. Referred to the County Services Committee. Letter from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority regarding the on-site monitoring report for Ingham County’s CDBG Grant #MSC-2004-0552-RR. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT: Stephanie Johns, of Lansing, addressed the Board regarding agenda item 13 and invited the Board members to attend the upcoming Youth Art Show at Lansing City Hall.
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CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Commissioner Dougan, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 4, 8 and 11. Motion to adopt a consent agenda carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes. Absent: Commissioner De Leon. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS: The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING ROBERT C. MOORE
RESOLUTION #08-109
WHEREAS, Bob Moore began his 34-year career in 1974 as the first employee designated specifically to the Ingham County Park System, at that time the Parks Department was part of the Ingham County Road Commission and remained so until 1997; and WHEREAS, under Bob’s direction the Ingham County Park System has grown from 230 acres to over 1,500 acres dedicated to sports and recreation, received over $5 million in grant monies for park development, and permanent staff has increased to 36; and WHEREAS, during the 1970s and early 1980s Ingham County’s Parks were in a rapid state of growth via land acquisitions and development, and in the 1990s focus was primarily on enhancing existing properties; and WHEREAS, during these time periods Bob was instrumental in park land acquisition; the construction of Lake Lansing Park-South, Hawk Island, and the Hope Soccer Complex; the establishment of the Friends of Ingham County Parks; the construction of a Band Shell at Lake Lansing Park-South; trail development throughout the county; the addition of the Soldan Dog Park; the successful transfer of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park to Ingham County and numerous enhancements to the Ingham County parks; and WHEREAS, his park management skills and dedication to superior customer service contributed significantly to the Parks Department’s ability to provide exceptional service to the citizens of Ingham County, and his level of commitment to the quality of the Ingham County Park System sets a positive example for others to follow; and WHEREAS, he has the vision to look to the future, monitor recreation trends, and the ability to implement plans that leave an invaluable legacy of 1,500 acres of park land for the citizens of Ingham County to enjoy far into the future. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Bob Moore for his outstanding quality of work, his commitment to provide a superior park system for the citizens of Ingham County, and extends its sincere appreciation for his countless contributions, and the lasting, positive impact he made during his years of dedicated service to the Ingham County Parks Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 4/22/08
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Moved by Commissioner Nolan, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner De Leon. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 1, 2008 AS "HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY@ IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #08-110
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and citizens of Ingham County recognize that the horrors of the Holocaust should never be forgotten; and WHEREAS, the Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945; and WHEREAS, the Holocaust involved the genocide of millions of innocent Jewish men, women, and children and other minorities throughout Europe; there was an enormity of suffering inflicted on the many survivors through mistreatment, brutalization, violence, torture, slave labor, involuntary medical experimentation, death marches, and numerous other acts of cruelty that have come to be known as “crimes against humanity”; and WHEREAS, a key date in the history of the Holocaust is April 19, 1943, the beginning of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, when Jews, using homemade bombs and stolen or bartered weapons, resisted death camp deportation by the Nazis for 27 days; and WHEREAS, in the past 62 years, the Holocaust has provided the people of the world with a critical lesson in the importance of compassion, caring, and kindness and has served as a reminder of the dangers inherent in bigotry, racism, and intolerance in the world; and WHEREAS, recognition of the 62nd anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of the concentration camps is crucial and the Board of Commissioners wishes to honor the memory of all who lost their lives and all who have and continue to suffer as a result of the Holocaust. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates May 1, 2008 as “Holocaust Remembrance Day” in Ingham County and encourages the citizens of Ingham County to commemorate the occasion through reflection, acts of compassionate caring, and learning about the terrible consequences and lessons of the Holocaust. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 4/22/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE STATE OF ISRAEL
ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
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RESOLUTION #08-111 WHEREAS, on November 29, 1947 the United Nations General Assembly voted to partition the British Mandate of Palestine, and through that vote, to create the State of Israel; and WHEREAS the desire of the Jewish people to establish an independent modern State of Israel is the outgrowth of the existence of the historic Kingdom of Israel established three thousand years ago in the city of Jerusalem and in the land of Israel; and WHEREAS a century ago at the First Zionist Congress, in Basel, Switzerland, participants under the leadership of Theodore Herzl affirmed the desire to reestablish a Jewish homeland in the historic land of Israel; and WHEREAS, in its 60 years of existence, Israel has become the most successful democracy in the Middle East, and its citizens enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the area; and WHEREAS, born in the ashes of the Holocaust, Israel has from its inception faced the hostility, and frequently the armed aggression, of its neighbors; and WHEREAS, since its establishment sixty years ago, the modern State of Israel has rebuilt a nation, forged a new and dynamic society, and created a unique and vital economic, political, cultural, and intellectual life despite the heavy costs of six wars, terrorism, international ostracism, and economic boycotts; and WHEREAS, despite difficult and often dangerous circumstances, Israel has prospered, blessed with a success of great leaders, from David Ben-Gurion and Golda Meir to Menachem Begin, and Yitzak Rabin; and WHEREAS Israel continues to strive for peace with security and dignity for themselves and their neighbors; and WHEREAS, with the anniversary observance taking place throughout the year, Israel will celebrate its anniversary with events marking the birth and development of the state, the struggle to find peace and security, and its hopes for the future. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the historic significance of the sixtieth anniversary of the reestablishment of the sovereign and independent modern State of Israel; commends the people of Israel for their remarkable achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society in the Middle East in the face of terrorism, hostility and belligerence by many of her neighbors; and reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and Israel for six decades and which have been significant for both countries. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the State of Israel and her people for a peaceful, prosperous and successful future. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 4/22/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
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RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PARKS’ DEPARTMENT, POTTER PARK ZOO POSITION ALLOCATION LIST AND CREATE A HORTICULTURIST /GROUNDS MANAGER POSITION
RESOLUTION #08-112
WHEREAS, the need for a Horticulturist has been identified at Potter Park Zoo and it has been determined that the job duties and responsibilities can best be performed by this classification; and WHEREAS, the job description and classification were evaluated and recommended by the County Human Resources Department in conjunction with Park Staff; and WHEREAS, the position was considered and approved by both the Zoo Board and Parks and Recreation Commission during the 2008 budget process; and WHEREAS, funds are currently budgeted within the 2008 Parks Department (Zoo Fund); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with Teamster’s Local Union #580, the proposed classification and salary structure was discussed with the union; and WHEREAS, after that review, no objections were raised by the union. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves establishment of the position of Potter Park Zoological Gardens Horticulturist within the Ingham County Parks Department, with a salary range of $48,422 to $65,038. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 4/22/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant Approved 4/23/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2008 COUNTY EQUALIZATION REPORT AS SUBMITTED WITH THE ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS
RESOLUTION #08-113
WHEREAS, the Equalization Department has examined the assessment rolls of the 16 townships and five cities within Ingham County to ascertain whether the real and personal property in the respective townships and cities has been equally and uniformly assessed; and WHEREAS, based on its studies, the Equalization Department has presented to the Equalization Sub-Committee the 2008 Equalization data that equalizes the townships’ and cities’ valuations, by adding to or deducting from the valuations of the said taxable property in the 16 townships and five cities, an amount which represents the true cash value; and
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WHEREAS, the attached report is the result of the foregoing process. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, that the accompanying statements be, and the same hereby are, approved and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham as the equalized value of all taxable property, both real and personal, for each of the 16 townships and five cities in said County for real property values equalized at $9,072,649,878 and personal property values equalized at $495,460,517, for a total equalized value of real and personal property at $9,568,110,395 pursuant to Section 211.34 MCL, 1948, as amended. FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Celentino Approved 4/23/08 Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported Commissioner Celentino to adopt the resolution. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner De Leon. The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES AT STATE TAX COMMISSION HEARINGS
RESOLUTION #08-114
WHEREAS, the State Tax Commission has by statute the responsibility to annually equalize all county equalization reports for the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS, the State Equalization hearing date and issuance of final order is set for Tuesday, May 27, 2008; and WHEREAS, under administrative procedures the State Tax Commission requires that each county designate the individuals selected to represent the County at said hearing. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Douglas A. Stover, Equalization Director, and Commissioners Victor Celentino and Steve Dougan, be and hereby are appointed to represent the County of Ingham at the preliminary meeting on Monday, May 12, 2008 and the Annual State Equalization Hearing on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, and any other dates as set by the State Tax Commission, in the matter of the 2008 equalization of assessments for Ingham County. FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Celentino Approved 4/23/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING DEPUTY ROBERT SYBRANDY
RESOLUTION #08-115
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WHEREAS, Robert Sybrandy’s law enforcement career began in May of 1969 as a dispatcher with the Michigan State University Department of Public Safety, in August of 1969 he began serving as a police officer and Ingham County Deputy Sheriff; and WHEREAS, in 1980, Robert left MSU to pursue a business venture but remained sworn as an Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy, from 1980 to 1985 he worked part-time for the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office, part-time as a police officer for the Williamston Police Department and part-time as a police officer for the Ingham County Parks Department; and WHEREAS, in June of 1985 Robert began working full time as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sheriff’s Office –- after working in the jail for a short time he was transferred to the Road Patrol and became the Crime Prevention Officer for the Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, Robert worked to revitalize Ingham County’s Neighborhood Watch groups, did programs for schools and other groups and became a member and elected officer in regional crime prevention organizations including the Central Michigan Crime Prevention Association, Crime Prevention Association of Michigan, Sexual Assault Task Force, Tri-County Financial Alarm Committee, Meridian Area Business Watch and The Youth Violence Coalition; and WHEREAS, he was trained as one of Ingham Counties first Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officers and taught D.A.R.E. in Dansville, Leslie, Holt-Dimondale, Stockbridge, Webberville and Williamston schools, and organized the Central Michigan Gang Task Force which became a model for information sharing on violent youth and gang activity among schools, law enforcement, corrections, school security providers and probation officers. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Deputy Robert Sybrandy for nearly 39 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ingham County and wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors. FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Celentino Approved 4/23/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AREAS OF PRIORITY EMPHASIS
GUIDING 2009 ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET PROCESS
RESOLUTION #08-116 WHEREAS, Ingham County government is committed to assuring the provision of services most important to its citizens; and WHEREAS, Ingham County services are focused on these long term objectives:
*Enhancing access to county records *Providing suitable roads and drains
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*Supporting recreational opportunities *Fostering economic well being *Promoting environmental protection and smart growth *Preventing and controlling disease *Assuring accessible health care *Assisting in meeting basic needs *Fostering appropriate youth development *Enhancing public safety *Assuring judicial processing *Providing appropriate sanctions for adult offenders
*Providing appropriate treatment and sanctions for at-risk juveniles; and WHEREAS, these services are to be delivered in a manner which emphasizes:
* An educated and participating citizenry * An ongoing capacity for intergovernmental collaboration * A quality workforce * Cost-effective delivery of county services * Maximum use of technology; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has assessed information provided by county staff and departments, offices and the courts related to issues and concerns which are important for the County to consider addressing in 2009; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has identified certain areas of priority emphasis to guide the development of the 2009 Budget and activities of county staff. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopts the following areas of priority emphasis to be utilized by the Controller’s Office and the county offices, departments, agencies, and courts in developing proposed activities and budgets for 2009:
1. To the extent necessary and appropriate, services currently provided by county government in support of all its long-term objectives should be continued in 2009, with ongoing evaluation to identify possible overlap and duplication of services and to identify more efficient uses of county funds. 2. Priority consideration should be given to maintaining current efforts with respect to all of the following long term objectives; to considering proposals which enhance their achievement; and to implementing specific identified enhancements: Assuring Accessible Health Care Continue to maintain and wherever possible expand access to health care for the uninsured and under-insured, through the Ingham Health Plan and other health plan initiatives and programs. Provide high-quality nursing and rehabilitation services for our county senior citizen and disabled population, including through the Ingham County Medical Care Facility.
Specific enhancement: Include a financing plan to enable the Ingham Health Plan Corporation, utilizing the Ingham Health Plan and the Ingham County Advantage Program, to continue to provide access to health care at a level at least equal to that
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being provided in 2008, and to utilize any available matching funds in order to increase the number of uninsured county residents being served, with an ultimate goal of providing access to health care for 100% of uninsured county residents no later than 2010.
Supporting Recreational Opportunities Enhance recreational opportunities throughout Ingham County through continual improvements to Ingham County parks by implementation of the County Parks Master Plan, including connection of Ingham County Parks by a series of non-motorized pathways and an emphasis on leveraging funding from other sources.
Specific enhancement: Include a financing plan which will enable the connection of the County’s major county parks (Lake Lansing, Hawk Island, Hope Soccer, and Burchfield) by means of non-motorized pathways which promote environments that support physical activity for the health and well being of Ingham County residents as well as implementation of measures to improve the operation of Potter Park Zoo that includes the completion of a ten-year master plan for the Zoo that sets specific direction for future areas of focus.
Providing Appropriate Sanctions for Adult Offenders Encourage the use of appropriate sanctions for adults in order to foster appropriate behavior and reduce criminal recidivism, and to reduce incidents of jail overcrowding, using strategies such as supporting implementation of the Jail Overcrowding Subcommittee recommendations, develop and use a data tracking system focusing on system volume and trends, supporting appropriate usage of existing probation residential services, to increase the usage of GPS/tethering equipment, and using improved information collection, automation, record keeping, and information exchange between departments. This information will be used to help improve jail utilization.
Specific enhancement: Support efforts to increase access to program alternatives available through Community Corrections, utilizing state funds. Consider county financial support to implement the recommendations of the Jail Utilization Coordinating Committee.
Providing Appropriate Treatment and Sanctions for at Risk Juveniles Continue to implement recommendations resulting from the system-wide evaluation of programs and placements for delinquent juveniles done by the Center for Criminal Justice Research, and from the development of strategies by the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth, utilizing Child Care Funds and juvenile millage funds to expand the juvenile justice system in a manner that is most appropriate for Ingham County in order to foster appropriate behavior, apply appropriate sanctions, and reduce criminal recidivism.
Specific enhancement: Use Juvenile Justice Millage funds to implement the action plan created in the Chinn Study, including specifically: the operation of a continuum of care facility that will have a comprehensive juvenile assessment component; day treatment/evening reporting program; and center for respite/crisis intervention to support community-based programming that will support the Court’s and County’s
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goals of treating adjudicated youth locally within Ingham County whenever appropriate.
Promote Environmental Protection and Smart Growth Discuss and implement strategies for fostering appropriate land use and protecting natural resources, such as implementation of a Purchase of Development Rights program, the county’s commitment to the Cool Counties Climate Stabilization Goal, and other strategies being recommended by the Tri-County Growth Study Project.
Specific enhancement: Promoting initiatives encouraging urban redevelopment and protecting agriculture in rural areas, and consider specific proposals which enhance this objective, such as supporting the activities of the Agricultural Preservation Board, Land Bank Authority,, and supporting the resources to monitor the environment for threats and hazards to human health, and implementing recommendations of the Tri-County Growth Study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners encourages all departments, offices, and courts to consider these priorities in the development of their budgets and activities for 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and county staff will continue to work cooperatively with townships that rely on the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office for primary Law Enforcement Services to explore alternatives. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will work in cooperation with the cities of Lansing and East Lansing to implement the action plan developed by Plante & Moran to achieve the goal of a consolidated 911 dispatch center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that efforts to expand the governance and funding structure of the Capital Region Airport Authority shall continue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the efforts of the neighborhood network centers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the efforts to prevent environmental hazards to human health. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will explore efficiencies through regional cooperation, including exploration of regionalizing the provision of employee health care benefits with Michigan State University and/or neighboring counties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that efforts to expand and increase the use of technology county-wide will continue, including ongoing efforts to upgrade the county’s computer and telephone systems. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Controller/Administrator will score and rank Community Agency applications based on a set of criteria approved by the Board of Commissioners and make a recommendation on specific funding levels for each applicant to the Human Services Committee. FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor
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Nays: Grebner, Dougan Absent: Celentino Approved 4/23/08 Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Bahar-Cook to amend the resolution as follows: In the second “Be It Further Resolved” paragraph, strike the last four words “for alternate funding mechanisms.” Commissioner Nolan recommended the following alternate amendment to Commissioner Grebner’s proposal: “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and county staff will continue to work cooperatively with townships that rely on the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office for primary Law Enforcement Services to explore alternatives. This was accepted by Commissioner Grebner as a friendly amendment. The motion to amend the resolution carried, with Commissioners Dougan and Schafer voting no and all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner De Leon. The motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, carried, with Commissioners Dougan and Schafer voting no and all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner De Leon. The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #08-117
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Veterans Affairs Committee due to the expiration of a term; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee interviewed those interested in serving on the Veterans Affairs Committee. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Jennifer Smith, 420 W. Kilborn, Lansing, 48906 to the Veterans Affairs Committee, as a Gulf War veteran, to a term expiring May 8, 2012. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/21/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
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RESOLUTION #08-118 WHEREAS, May 8, 2008, will be the third annual National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day launched by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); and WHEREAS, National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is an opportunity for SAMHSA-funded communities, and partner organizations to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families; and WHEREAS, the three goals of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day are to:
1. Raise awareness of effective programs for children's mental health issues; 2. Demonstrate how children's mental health initiatives promote positive youth development, recovery, and resilience; 3. Show how children with mental health needs thrive in their community; and
WHEREAS, IMPACT, Ingham County’s System of Care initiative seeks to transform how children and youth with serious mental health needs, and their families are supported as valuable members of Ingham County by ensuring access to integrated and high quality mental health services, and full participation in the design and implementation of their care; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners wishes to recognize the outstanding efforts of all involved with the success of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day including the Youth and Families from Ingham County, Association for Children’s Mental Health, Boys & Girls Club of Lansing, Capital Area United Way, Child and Family Services - Capital Area, Community Mental Health Authority C-E-I, Cristo Rey Community Center, Highfields, Ingham County Circuit Court/Family Division, Ingham County Department of Human Services, Ingham Intermediate School District, Lansing Police Department, Lansing School District, Lutheran Social Services/Michigan, Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency, and St. Vincent Catholic Charities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on the occasions of the 2008 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and “May is Mental Health Month.” HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/21/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
FOR PARTICIPATION IN A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SYSTEM FOR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH
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RESOLUTION #08-119 WHEREAS, it is likely that there will be a national system of accreditation for local public health in the near future; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department has been awarded a grant of $15,000 to participate in a demonstration of the proposed national system of accreditation; and WHEREAS, participation in the demonstration would provide the Department with the opportunity to learn about and shape national accreditation; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize a contract with the National Association of City and County Health Organizations. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts this grant award and authorizes a contract for $15,000 with the National Association of City and County Health Organizations for participation in the demonstration of national accreditation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract will begin as soon as a contract is signed by NACCHO and the County of Ingham, and will conclude on November 30, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2008 budget to implement this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign the contract after review by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/21/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Celentino Approved 4/23/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE MILLAGE AND TO AMEND THE 2007/08 CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT RELATED OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONTINUUM OF CARE FACILITY
RESOLUTION #08-120
WHEREAS, Ingham County will own the Continuum of Care Facility effective July 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, the Ingham Academy will begin operations at the Continuum of Care Facility in the fall of 2008; and
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the current Child Care Fund budget and to obtain approval for sufficient funds for facilities staff, operational costs, and initial equipment purchases for the remainder of the 2007/08 Child Care Fund fiscal year from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008; and WHEREAS, funds are available through the Juvenile Justice Millage and the Child Care Fund respectively. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the approval of an amendment to the 2007/2008 Child Care Fund budget to increase the expenses and revenues by $80,604 including $40,302 from the Juvenile Justice Millage Fund and $40,302 from the State Child Care Fund effective July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the creation of new Facilities Department positions to maintain the facility effective July 1, 2008 is authorized as follows: New, One Full-Time Building Maintenance Mechanic II-G (Salary Range $35,070 - $42,093) New, One Part-Time (29 Hours/Week) Grounds Keeper I-C (Salary Range $19,808 - $23,776) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an additional appropriation from the Juvenile Justice Millage Fund, at a cost not to exceed $70,000, is also authorized for the purchase of new equipment and tools for the maintenance of the Continuum of Care Facility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is directed to make the necessary budgetary transfers from the Juvenile Justice Millage Fund and for the 2007/2008 Child Care Fund budget and to make amendments to the Position Allocation list. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract/amendment documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney. JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 4/17/08 COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 4/22/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Celentino Approved 4/23/08 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant spoke to the issue of County Parks and her belief that Ingham County really needs to investigate working with surrounding counties for regionalization of services, including the park system. Commissioner Nolan encouraged everyone to attend the retirement party for outgoing Parks Director Bob Moore, to be held May 30 at Lake Lansing Park South, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Dougan congratulated Holt resident Jeff Cheadle for being inducted into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Hall of Fame. Commissioner Dougan also announced that the tribute ceremony for fallen police officers and sheriff’s deputies would take place on Thursday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. This tribute will be held at the Sheriff’s office in Mason. CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Nolan to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department for $22,053,099.87. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner De Leon. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. _______________________________________ ________________________________________________ MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK _______________________________________________ Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk
AGENDA ITEM #.
Eaton County Community Development Department
1045 INDEPENDENCE BLVD.
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-3689 Fax: (517) 543-8457
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PLAN
To: Ingham County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 319
Mason, Michigan 48854
From: Eaton County Planning Commission
1045 Independence Blvd
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
This communication is to inform you Eaton County intends to begin amending its existing
Comprehensive Development Plan (Plan). In accordance with the County Planning Act, PA 282
of 1945, as amended, this letter is to notify our neighboring local governments, utilities and any
other related entity that has requested this notification of our "Intent to Plan."
Eaton County is very interested in actively cooperating with you to begin this process and
therefore invites you to participate and comment with any concerns during our efforts to amend
our Plan. It is our desire to achieve a plan which harmonizes with all adjoining and overlapping
jurisdictions.
Once a draft Plan has been completed and approved for distribution a copy will be sent to you
with an invitation to comment. Your comments and recommendations are important to the
Eaton County Planning Commission and will be given full consideration prior to any action of
adoption of the amended Plan.
If you would like to receive a draft copy of the Plan in electronic format, please let the Eaton
County Community Development Department know in writing and by providing your e-mail to
[email protected]. This office prepares all its electronic data in a PDF format which
can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Eaton County Planning Commission c/o
Community Development Department, 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan
On behalf of all of the girls we serve at the Girl Scouts of Michigan Capital Council, I
would like to thank you for your recent grant of $923.00 for our program that targets
middle-school age girls in Ingham County who are referred by their school district or
judicial official as a result of truancy or other behaviors that put them at risk for socio-
economic, educational or emotional behavior. We depend upon contributions like yours
in order to make certain that all girls benefit from the special leadership and program
experiences that we alone offer.
We are proud to be the area's only all girl organization. I appreciate that you understand
the importance of our programs—programs which are essential in these difficult times for
youth. GSMCC has a variety of programs to help girls deal with issues relating to their
development. Our programs and troops feature specialized programming by positive
adult role models who care about the girls.
Thank you again. Our status as the pre-eminent organization for girls is enhanced byyour support.
Sincerely,
iea Thompson
Interim Chief Executive Officer
cc: Matthew J. Myers, Ph.D.
This letter may also serve as your official receipt for charitable contributions and verifies that no goods or services were provided
in exchange for your contribution. Your contribution may be tax deductible. Please check with your tax preparer.
Supported by local United Way organizations.
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 7
Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING SAM SUKOVICH
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, Sam Sukovich is a sophomore at Williamston High School, where he runs track and cross country, is very active in the community, and enjoys participating in the Lansing Police Department Explorers; and WHEREAS, Sam began his scouting career as a Cub Scout where he earned the Arrow of Light, after joining Troup #63 in 2002, he has earned 32 merit badges; and WHEREAS, his scout leadership history includes experience as assistant senior patrol leader, quartermaster and Executive Board secretary for Order of the Arrow, Lodge 374; and WHEREAS, Sam’s eagle project entailed landscaping a new courtyard at his high school, including a path, benches, picnic tables, as well as a flagpole; and WHEREAS, Sam has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners congratulates Sam Sukovich for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Sam for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08
MAY 13, 2008
Agenda Item No. 8 Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING ALEX HUGHES
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, Alex Hughes is a senior at Williamston High School, he is active in the community, enjoys participating in his church youth group, playing football and volunteering with Great Lakes Christian College Basketball Camps and Special Olympics; and WHEREAS, Alex began his scouting career as a Webelo, where he earned the Arrow of Light and his religion knot, after joining Troup #63 in 2007, he has earned 22 merit badges; and WHEREAS, his scout leadership history includes experience as scribe, quartermaster, den chief and patrol leader; and WHEREAS, Alex’s eagle project entailed creating fourteen handicap accessible picnic tables and building a wheelchair accessible ramp to the pavilion at Camp Barakel; and WHEREAS, Alex has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners congratulates Alex Hughes for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Alex for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 9
Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING VICKI L. H. MYERS FOR RECEIVING THE 2008 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD FROM LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, Vicki L. H. Myers has been selected by Lansing Community College to receive the College's Distinguished Alumni Award for 2008; and WHEREAS, Vicki L. H. Myers is a graduate of Lansing Community College and a graduate of the Lansing Community College Police Academy; and WHEREAS, Lansing Community College is recognizing Vicki L. H. Myers for this award as a result of her continued educational achievements, including a Bachelor's Degree from Northwood University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University, graduating with honors; and WHEREAS, Lansing Community College is recognizing the professional achievements of Vicki L. H. Myers. Ms. Myers has served with distinction in law enforcement for 21 years in Ingham County, culminating as Chief Deputy for the Ingham County Sheriff's Office. She is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and currently serves as a Commander with the Mesa AZ, Police Department; and WHEREAS, Lansing Community College is recognizing the Community Service activities of Vicki L. H. Myers, to include, member and Past-President of the Zonta Club of E. Lansing, Chairperson of the Mason Area United Way, and volunteer with Special Olympics. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners congratulates Vicki L. H. Myers for receiving the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award from Lansing Community College and further congratulates Vicki L.H. Myers for her dedication and commitment.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 10
Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR
FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
RESOLUTION #08- WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to provide for the effective long-term protection and preservation of farmland in Ingham County from the pressure of increasing residential and commercial development; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance in July 2004; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that a Millage is the most appropriate funding source to ensure adequate implementation of the Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following question be submitted to a vote of the electorate in the General Election to be held on August 5, 2008.
INGHAM COUNTY FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION INITIATIVE MILLAGE QUESTION
For the purpose of protecting farmland and other open space lands, including waterways, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and other natural lands, shall the Constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Ingham, Michigan, be increased by 0.1400 mills ($0.14 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years (2008-2017) inclusive? (If approved and levied in full, this Millage will raise an estimated additional $1,056,323 for farmland and open space preservation in the first calendar year of the levy based on state taxable valuation.)
YES [ ]
NO [ ] [If approved and levied, a portion of the millage may be disbursed, in accordance with State law, to the Downtown Development Authorities of the Cities of Leslie, Mason, Williamston, and the Townships of Delhi, Ingham, Leroy, Meridian, and Vevay; the Tax Increment Finance Authorities of the Cities of East Lansing, Lansing, and Williamston; the Local Development Finance Authorities of the Cities of Leslie and Mason; and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities of the County of Ingham, the Cities of East Lansing and Lansing, and the Townships of Delhi and Ingham.]
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this question is hereby certified to the County Clerk.
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 10
RESOLUTION #08-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to place the proposal on the August 5, 2008 ballot and to be prepared and distributed in the manner required by law. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule Nays: Severino Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan Nays: Grebner Absent: None Approved 5/7/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 11
Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MARK 1 RESTORATION SERVICE TO PROVIDE EXTERIOR WEATHERPROOFING AND
RESTORATIONS AT THE HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
RESOLUTION #08- WHEREAS, the exterior of the Human Services Building is in need of restorations due to deterioration over time; and WHEREAS, the funds for this project are available within the 2007 Capital Improvement Project; 631-23304-931000-7HSB1 HSB Tuck Point, Caulk and Clean; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids for this project, and after review, it is the recommendation of the Facilities Department in concurrence with the Purchasing Department to award a contract to Mark 1 Restoration Service to provide exterior weatherproofing and restorations at the Human Services Building, for a not to exceed cost of $113,855.60, which reflects the payment of prevailing wage; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to Mark 1 Restoration Service, 19035 West Davison Street, Detroit, Michigan 48223, to perform exterior weatherproofing and renovations at the Human Services Building, for a total cost not to exceed $113,855.60. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08
Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING TITLE SEARCHES
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, Under Public Act 123 of 1999, the Ingham County Treasurer is the foreclosing governmental unit (FGU); and WHEREAS, at Section 211.78i (1), it specifically states that “The foreclosing governmental unit may enter into a contract with 1 or more authorized representatives to perform a title search or may request from 1 or more authorized representatives another title search product to identify the owners of a property interest in the property as required under this subsection or to perform other functions required for the collection of delinquent taxes under this act.”; and WHEREAS, the contracts will be funded by fees generated by Public Act 123, Section 211.78g (1); and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #05-143 May 24, 2005; Authorizing Service Contracts for the Purpose of Conducting Title Searches; and WHEREAS, Resolution #05-143, authorized a two (2) year contract and a provisional two (2) year renewal clause at the County’s sole discretion; and WHEREAS, the County Treasurer, as FGU, seeks to replace a title search vendor whose contract was terminated for the 2008 forfeiture cycle; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchasing Department solicited and received sealed proposals for the title search contracts from licensed vendors; and WHEREAS, the County Treasurer, as FGU, recommends awarding a contract to; 1) Freedom Title Insurance Agency & Abstract Company, LLC, the lowest bidder. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Freedom Title Insurance Agency & Abstract Company, LLC, for the purpose of conducting title searches on tax delinquent properties for the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office (FGU). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, under “Contract Terms” of the RFP, “the title company or companies selected shall be designated as the County Treasurer’s official title search vendor for an initial two (2) year period with a provisional two (2) year renewal clause – at the County’s sole discretion - thereby providing up to four (4) years of title search and title policy commitment services.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08
Agenda Item No. 13 Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ASSISTANT
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer assumed the responsibility for Public Act 123 of 1999, the Delinquent Property Tax Foreclosure Act; and WHEREAS, the foreclosure process provides for full cost recovery for the program including staff, legal, contract services and supplies; and WHEREAS, temporary staff is desirable to carry out the duties, with the costs of such staff to be paid from the funds generated by this activity; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer has determined the necessity for a temporary foreclosure prevention position to assist in the requirements of PA 123, under the Treasurer’s supervision, to be effective May 1, 2008. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the funding of a temporary foreclosure prevention position effective May 1, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding from the Delinquent Tax Fund is authorized as necessary to cover the costs of this position to be repaid from the proceeds of the delinquent property tax foreclosure process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments and position allocation list amendments in the Treasurer’s 2008 budget, at a total amount not to exceed $20,000. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/7/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 14
Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2008 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2008 Budget on October 23, 2007 and has authorized certain amendments since that time, and it is now necessary to make some adjustments as a result of updated revenue and expenditure projections, fund transfers, reappropriations, accounting and contractual changes, errors and omissions, and additional appropriation needs; and WHEREAS, the Liaison Committees and the Finance Committee have reviewed the proposed budget adjustments prepared by the Controller’s staff and have made adjustments where necessary; and WHEREAS, Public Act 621 of 1978 requires that local units of government maintain a balanced budget and periodically adjust the budget to reflect revised revenue and expenditure levels; and WHEREAS, as part of the 2008 budget process, the human resources and county attorney functions were reorganized; and WHEREAS, the initially proposed reorganization recommended the creation of three full-time county positions for the county attorney function; and WHEREAS, the final adopted budget did not include these position, but the Position Allocation List was not reduced by the necessary 3.0 FTEs; and WHEREAS, as part of the 2008 budget process, the Stockbridge Health Clinic was eliminated, resulting in the elimination of 1.7 FTEs; and WHEREAS, while implementing the closure of the Stockbridge Health Clinic, it became apparent that only 1.5 FTEs could realistically be eliminated due to the current staffing allocations; and WHEREAS, the Health Department has identified funding to restore the 0.2 FTE in staffing to its 2008 Position Allocation List. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the Controller to make the necessary transfers to adjust revenues and expenditures in the following funds, according to the attached schedules:
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 14
RESOLUTION #08-
2008 BUDGET PROPOSED PROPOSED FUND DESCRIPTION 4/01/08 CHANGES BUDGET 101 General Fund $82,176,637 $960,725 $83,137,362 245 Public Improvements 1,539,778 968,023 2,507,801 258 Potter Park/Zoo 5,414,454 206,253 5,620,707 261 Emergency Telephone 7,359,460 118 7,359,578 264 Juvenile Justice Millage 4,217,985 21,404 4,239,389 266 Anti-Drug Grant 516,531 8,000 524,531 292 Family Division – Child Care 13,380,524 279,660 13,660,184 450 Parks Capital 368,000 2,386,305 2,754,305 516 Delinquent Tax Revolving 2,852,453 4,000 2,856,453 631 Bldg Authority Operating 4,157,897 63,350 4,221,247 639 Drain Revolving 1,933,139 10,000 1,943,139 664 Mach. & Equip. Revolving 928,887 214,672 1,143,559 BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2008 Position Allocation List is amended to decrease the County Attorney staffing total from 3.0 FTEs to 0.0 FTEs and to decrease the Health Department staffing total from 318.55 FTEs to 318.35 FTEs. FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/7/08
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
2008 Budget – 4/01/08
Proposed Changes
2008 Proposed Budget
Tax Revenues
County Property Tax 47,920,884 47,920,884
Property Tax Adjustments (100,000) (100,000)
Delinquent Real Property Tax 50,000 50,000
Unpaid Personal Property Tax 25,000 25,000
Industrial Facility Tax 475,000 475,000
Trailer Fee Tax 15,000 15,000
Intergovernmental Transfers
Transfer from Rev. Sh. Res. Fund 5,726,831 5,726,831
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court 575,430 575,430
Circuit Crt - General Trial 2,318,700 2,318,700
Cooperative Extension 182,896 182,896
County Clerk 543,600 543,600
District Court 2,748,935 2,748,935
Drain Commissioner/Drain Tax 385,000 385,000
Economic Development 64,942 64,942
Elections 80,700 90,000 170,700
Emergency Operations 49,721 49,721
Equalization /Tax Mapping 30,800 30,800
Human Resources 34,073 34,073
Ingham Medical In Kind Services 479,744 479,744
Probate Court 277,178 277,178
Prosecuting Attorney 721,639 13,500 735,139
Purchasing 8,706 8,706
Register of Deeds 2,369,250 2,369,250
Remonumentation Grant 179,087 179,087
Sheriff 5,682,910 5,682,910
Treasurer 6,919,319 6,919,319
Tri-County Regional Planning 59,937 59,937
Veteran Affairs 187,201 187,201
Total General Fund Revenues 82,176,637 960,725 83,137,362
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
2008 Budget - 4/01/08
Proposed Changes
2008 Proposed Budget
Board of Commissioners 615,497 615,497
Circuit Court - General Trial 7,966,047 7,966,047
District Court 2,442,603 2,442,603
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court 1,366,721 1,366,721
Jury Board 1,757 1,757
Probate Court 1,468,879 1,468,879
Circuit Court - Family Division 6,719,013 6,719,013
Jury Selection 71,224 71,224
Elections 414,950 90,000 504,950
Financial Services 666,344 15,650 681,994
County Attorney 426,962 426,962
County Clerk 785,446 2,400 787,846
Controller 906,341 906,341
Equalization/Tax Services 690,213 690,213
Human Resources 663,562 663,562
Prosecuting Attorney 6,224,671 13,500 6,238,171
Purchasing 262,107 262,107
Facilities 1,611,487 1,611,487
Register of Deeds 675,425 675,425
Remonumentation Grant 179,087 179,087
Treasurer 683,510 4,000 687,510
Drain Commissioner 1,001,560 1,001,560
Economic Development 150,914 150,914
Community Agencies 251,485 251,485
Equal Opportunity Committee 500 575 1,075
Women’s Commission 500 528 1,028
Environmental Affairs Comm 500 500
AC Shelter Advisory Board 500 500
FOC Advisory Committee 2,000 1,642 3,642
Historical Commission 500 500
Tri-County Regional Planning 99,897 99,897
Jail Maintenance 319,860 319,860
Sheriff 19,537,987 19,537,987
Community Corrections 135,948 135,948
Animal Control 1,472,612 500 1,473,112
Emergency Operations 172,618 172,618
Board of Public Works 500 500
Drain Tax at Large 255,000 69,202 324,202
Health Department 12,316,642 12,316,642
Medical Examiner 306,158 306,158
Substance Abuse 800,620 800,620
Community Mental Health 2,022,457 2,022,457
Department of Human Services 1,422,797 1,422,797
Tri-County Aging 77,800 77,800
Veterans Affairs 378,147 378,147
Cooperative Extension 938,327 938,327
Parks and Recreation 1,970,330 1,970,330
Contingency Reserves 540,404 (88,852) 451,552
Agricultural Preservation Board 38,000 38,000
2-1-1 Project 25,000 25,000
Capital Area Rail Council 2,350 2,350
Capital Improvements 3,092,878 851,580 3,944,458
Total General Fund Expenditures
82,176,637 960,725 83,137,362
General Fund Revenues Elections Increase reimbursement from State of Michigan $90,000 for costs related to 2008
Presidential Primary. Prosecuting Attorney Increase revenues $13,500 for Juvenile Accountability Block Grant renewal.
Only matching funds were included in the adopted budget. Use of Fund Balance Increase use of fund balance $857,225 for reappropriated projects. General Fund Expenditures Elections Increase elections budget $90,000 for costs related to 2008 Presidential Primary.
Costs will be reimbursed by the State of Michigan. Financial Services Increase contractual services line item $15,650 for
additional cost of 2007 Audit as approved by Resolution #07-215. County Clerk Reappropriate $2,400 for phones ordered in 2007 and delivered in 2008. Prosecuting Attorney Increase expenses $13,500 for Juvenile Accountability Block Grant renewal. Only matching funds were included in the adopted budget. Treasurer Increase budget $4,000 to continue low income tax preparation project originally authorized by Resolution #07- 188. FOC Advisory Committee Reappropriate $1,642 in unspent 2007 funds in order to print copies of parenting
time policy revisions. Equal Opportunity Comm. Reappropriate $575 in unspent 2007 funds in order to cover costs for anticipated
mailings, advertisements and attendance fees for related community activities. Women’s Commission Reappropriate $528 in unspent 2007 funds in order to offset planned 2008
expenditures. Animal Control Increase budget $500 to recognize Animal Control Advisory Committee’s 2007 contribution to Animal
Control Department to be used exclusively for advertising and public relations. Drain Tax at Large Increase Drain Tax at Large budget $69,202 to accommodate new county at large
drain projects (Towar Snell and Towar Gardens and Branches). Contingency Decrease contingency $15,650 for additional cost of 2007
Audit, $4,000 for continuation of low income tax preparation program, and $69,202 for increased drain tax at large budget.
Capital Improvements Increase transfer out to public improvements fund $851,580 for various capital project reappropriations. Non-General Fund Adjustments Public Improvements Reappropriate funds for the following capital improvement (F245) projects: $5,230 for lock replacement at Jail per 2003 capital budget, $8,000 for
glass inventory at Jail, $4,610 for parking lot lights at Jail, and $52,319 for county-wide parking lot repair per the 2004 capital budget, $5,544 for Office of Young Children clerical renovation and $87,377 for painting stone at the Mason Courthouse per the 2005 capital budget, $10,000 for security glass at Jail, $5,000 for hinges and position switches at Jail, $110,318 to upgrade the Jail fire alarm system, $3,217 for facility renovations at Animal Control, and $14,861 for county wide parking lot repairs per the 2006 capital budget, $5,200 for a District Court facility study, $18,560 for tuckpointing at District Court, $10,000 to renovate the restrooms at District Court, $40,000 for a DVR security system at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, $14,548 for air conditioning at the Drain Office, $38,302 for air conditioning for Jail Dispatch, $27,875 for an electrical panel at the Jail, $4,844 for a Jail cooling tower valve, $4,646 to replace a condenser at the Jail, $5,000 for door hinges and switches at the Jail, $1,354 for Animal Control Medical room repairs, $33,600 for a chiller at the Youth Center, $5,000 for a stainless steel counter at the Youth Center, $4,260 for Animal Control floor tile, $5,205 for Animal Control carpet replacement, $10,000 for District Court carpet replacement, $10,452 to replace flooring at the Jail, $152,880 to replace boiler at Hilliard Building, $215,621 for Mason Courthouse exterior painting, $44,200 for heating and cooling at the Mason Courthouse, and $2,000 to repair the Courthouse Monument per the 2007 capital budget, and $8,000 for air conditioning at the Annex per Resolution 07-251.
Potter Park/Zoo Reappropriate funds for the following capital projects not (F258) completed in 2007; penguin pool ($50,000), big barn roof ($35,000), kangaroo
barn roof ($11,068), phone system ($60,000), and pavilion restrooms and retaining wall ($34,500) per 2007 capital budget, and Pennsylvania Avenue sign ($15,685) per Resolution #07-194.
Emergency Telephone Correct M/A-Com contract amendment amount approved (F261) by Resolution #08-035 from $590,000 to $590,118. ($118) Juvenile Justice Millage Carry over remaining funds authorized for Risk (F264) Assessment Tool per Resolution #03-326. ($21,404).
Anti-Drug Grant Increase Prosecuting Attorney bond forfeiture revenue and (F266) expense to reflect current year projected collections. ($8,000) Family Division Child Care Increase prior period revenues and expenses for unpaid (F292) invoice to Community Mental Health (CMH) for Family Guidance Services
program. This program is funded 50% by CMH and 50% by the state child care fund. There is no general fund cost. ($279,660)
Parks Capital Reappropriate funds for the following capital projects; (F450) Heart of Michigan Trail Lake Lansing South to Park Lake Road ($829,075) per 2006 capital budget, Heart of Michigan Trail Park Lake to MSU ($1,252,230), Boardwalk Fishing Dock ($50,000), Hawk Island Tubing Hill ($75,000), and Heart of Michigan Trail - Right of Way Acquisition ($180,000) per 2007 capital budget. Delinquent Tax Revolv. Increase budget to continue low income tax preparation (F516) project originally authorized by Resolution 07-188. ($4,000) Bldg Authority Operating Reappropriate funds for the following Human Services (F631) Building projects: tuckpointing, caulking and cleaning ($25,563), carpet replacement ($4,987), and replacement of 40-ton chiller ($32,800) per the 2007 capital budget. Drain Revolving Reappropriate funds for Hydraulic Thumb approved in (F639) 2007 capital budget. ($10,000) Mach./Equip. Revolving Increase CIP upgrade funds to purchase: one printer for (F664) Circuit Court ($1,225), 9 CPUs and 8 monitors for County Clerk ($15,015), and 2
laptops for the Board of Commissioners Office ($2,400). Increase parks vehicle budget to replace destroyed vehicle ($14,045). Cost will be partially offset by insurance and salvage proceeds, ($8,450). Reappropriate the following capital projects; Office furniture ($10,000), storage shelves ($4,000) and large format printer ($25,000) for the Drain Commissioner’s Office, table and chair refinishing/replacement ($5,000), video conferencing ($44,137) and court room technology upgrades ($77,000) for Circuit Court, and Clerk’s vital records software upgrade ($8,400) per 2007 capital budget.
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 15
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SARA TITLE III DATA ANALYSIS GRANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND INGHAM
COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized a reimbursable grant with the State of Michigan to establish a Tier II Manager program by September 30, 2008; and WHEREAS, this initiative is supported by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and the grant funds are administered through the Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, the grant year will start before the end of 2008 with an annual maintenance and support fee of $1,080.00 paid by the Ingham County LEPC with the potential of the State District #1 participating in the project bringing the maintenance fee down to $500.00; and WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has awarded a reimbursable grant of $10,780.00; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Local Emergency Planning Committee has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize this one time license, reimbursable grant from the State of Michigan. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a reimbursable grant contract with the State of Michigan SARA Title III Program Division to establish a license for the Tier II Manager program for Ingham County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the reimbursable grant be awarded to the Ingham County LEPC in the amount of $10,780.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract for the annual maintenance and support fee of up to $1,080.00 with Intelligent Decisions Systems, Inc. (IDSI) and participation in the program through at least the 2011/2012 fiscal year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with the resolution subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/7/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 16
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPARROW HEALTH SYSTEM
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, Ingham County leases space in a Sparrow Health System building located at 901 E. Mount Hope, Lansing, Michigan; and WHEREAS, this space currently houses the Health Department’s Well Child Health Center operations; and WHEREAS, the current lease agreement expires June 12, 2008; and WHEREAS, the Health Department has requested that this lease agreement be renewed for a three year period; and WHEREAS, Sparrow Health System is in agreement and has proposed a lease agreement with a per square foot rate of $16.50 for year one, with an up to 2% increase proposed for both years two and three; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Community Health Center Board has reviewed the operations of the County’s Well Child Health Center and is recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize a lease agreement that maintains pediatric medical services through the 901 E. Mount Hope, Lansing, Michigan delivery site; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize a lease agreement for 4,115 square feet of clinical space located on the second floor of 901 E. Mount Hope, Lansing, Michigan with Sparrow Health System space through June 13, 2011. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes execution of an Office Lease Agreement with Sparrow Health System for 4,115 square feet of space at 901 East Mount Hope, Lansing, Michigan at the rate of $16.50 per square foot with an annual increase of no more than 2% authorized for years two and three of this agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Consumer Price Index exceed 5% in any year of this agreement then the rate of increase for that year could increase to up to 3%. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement for the lease shall be June 13, 2008 through June 12, 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/7/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 17
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN CESSATION ACCESS FOR LOW INCOME PREGNANT AND
PARENTING WOMEN
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, the American Legacy Foundation supports innovative approaches to reducing tobacco among low income pregnant and parenting women through its Small Innovative Grants Program; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department is committed to reducing tobacco use among low income pregnant and parenting women; and WHEREAS, the American Legacy Foundation has announced a grant of up to $98,966.00 to the Ingham County Health Department to address disparities in access to cessation services for low income pregnant and parenting women which is called “House Calls: Addressing Disparities in Cessation Access for Low Income Pregnant and Parenting Women”; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accept the House Calls grant from the American Legacy Foundation. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the House Calls program grant from American Legacy Foundation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the grant shall commence on May 15, 2008 and shall continue through May 14, 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the American Legacy Foundation shall provide Ingham County with up to $98,966.00 during the grant period to implement the actions, activities, and services included in the Health Department’s House Calls program proposal. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized for $20,000.00 with Scott Thomas, Ph.D., a national tobacco addiction expert who will develop, implement, and monitor key components of the House Calls cessation intervention with pregnant women smokers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized for $10,000.00 with Ellen Whipple, Ph.D., who will be responsible for developing and executing a strong evaluation plan, including both a process and outcome evaluation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller, on the recommendation of the Health Officer, is authorized to utilize grant funds to reimburse County employees for travel and other expenses related to the House Calls program as included in the proposal and budget, utilizing the standard procedures and reimbursement rates set out in policies adopted by the Board of Commissioners for Ingham County employees.
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 17
RESOLUTION #08-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2008 budget to implement this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign an agreement accepting the House Calls grant from the American Legacy Foundation and the subcontracts after review by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/5/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/7/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 18
Introduced by the Judiciary Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW
“INGHAM COUNTY FAMILY CENTER”
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, the voters of Ingham County approved, and later renewed, the Juvenile Justice Millage for the purpose of increasing Ingham County’s capacity to detain and house juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles, in order to serve the families of Ingham County; and WHEREAS, the Judiciary Committee, the Ingham County Circuit Court, the Ingham County Power of We Consortium and the Community Coalition for Youth have worked as partners in the planning process for juvenile justice system improvements including a “Continuum of Care Facility” as recommended by the Chinn Report; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved a “Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School for the Purpose of Housing the Continuum of Care Facility to operate enhanced juvenile justice programs; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Judiciary Committee is now recommending a name for the Facility. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes that the name of the new facility shall be the “Ingham County Family Center” in recognition of its mission to improve the juvenile justice system as a service to the families of Ingham County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Continuum of Care Facility Advisory Board shall be renamed the Ingham County Family Center Advisory Board. JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/1/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 19
Introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING OFFICER YVONNE GAINES AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2007 NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, Officer Yvonne Gaines has been an Ingham County Animal Control Officer since May 2000; and WHEREAS, Officer Yvonne Gaines is the recipient of the 2007 National Animal Control Officer of the Year Award, she was selected from hundreds of nominees across the United States; and WHEREAS, one award is issued annually by the National Animal Control Association (NACA) to the Animal Control Officer who has demonstrated outstanding efforts in the field of animal control work; and WHEREAS, Officer Gaines was nominated due to her exceptional performance in the field of animal control work and her outstanding success in the pursuit of animal cruelty perpetrators, along with a successful record of prosecutions and restitution orders; and WHEREAS, she has an exceptional work ethic and her dedication to the profession is profoundly revealed in all she does as she assists the citizens of our County, educates them, and when necessary, enforces the laws; and WHEREAS, her relentless nature makes her stand out - with a conviction rate close to 90% for the last three years she is easily Ingham County’s most successful officer when it comes to getting her man or woman when dealing with animal abuse cases. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Officer Yvonne Gaines as the 2007 recipient of the National Animal Control Officer of the Year Award, the Board sincerely appreciates the contributions she has made to the citizens of Ingham County and congratulates Officer Gaines on receiving such a prestigious award. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, Tennis, Schafer Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 5/1/08
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 20
Introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORATE A SPECIAL MILLAGE FOR CONTINUING COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
SERVICES (911 SERVICES)
RESOLUTION #08-
WHEREAS, Ingham County has established and maintained financing for a countywide system of emergency telephone and dispatch services for the benefit of the citizens of the county during the past several years; and WHEREAS, the 911 emergency telephone and dispatch services are of substantial benefit to the citizens of the County of Ingham; and WHEREAS, the millage funds were approved by the electorate to operate countywide 911 emergency telephone and dispatch services since 1988 and that millage authorization expires on December 31, 2008. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following question be submitted to a vote of the electorate of Ingham County at the primary election to be held August 5, 2008.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE (911 SERVICE) MILLAGE REAUTHORIZATION QUESTION
For the purpose of reauthorizing funding for a comprehensive countywide 911 Emergency Telephone and Dispatch System at the same millage level previously approved by the voters in 1996, 2000, and in 2004, shall the Constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Ingham, Michigan, be increased by 0.8500 mills ($0.85 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years (2008-2011) inclusive? (If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $6,790,381 for the countywide 911 Emergency Telephone and Dispatch System in the first calendar year of the levy based on taxable value.)
YES [ ]
NO [ ]
[If approved and levied, a portion of the millage may be distributed to the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing for 911 operations in the Ingham County 911 Service Plan. In accordance with State law, a portion of the millage may also be disbursed to the Downtown Development Authorities of the Cities of Leslie, Mason, Williamston, and the Townships of Delhi, Ingham, Leroy, Meridian, and Vevay; the Tax Increment Finance Authorities of the Cities of East Lansing, Lansing, and Williamston; the Local Development Finance Authorities of the Cities of Leslie and Mason; and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities of the County of Ingham, the Cities of East Lansing and Lansing, and the Townships of Delhi and Ingham.]
MAY 13, 2008 Agenda Item No. 20
RESOLUTION #08-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this question is hereby certified to the County Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to cause the proposed to be stated on the August 5, 2008, ballot and to be prepared and distributed in the manner required by law.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, Tennis, Schafer Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 5/1/08 FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/7/08
