INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 26, 2007 …

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 26, 2007 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 JUNE 12, 2007

V. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA VI. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. RESOLUTION FROM LAKE COUNTY URGING THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE TO FREEZE TAXABLE VALUES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

2. RESOLUTION FROM LAKE COUNTY URGING U.S. SENATORS AND

REPRESENTATIVES TO MAINTAIN CURRENT FEDERAL FUNDING

3. RESOLUTION FROM LAKE COUNTY EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4398

4. RESOLUTION FROM LAKE COUNTY EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO SENATE

BILLS 410 AND 411

5. RESOLUTION FROM LAKE COUNTY EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO PREPAID WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES AND WIRELESS 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES AND SURCHARGES

6. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FROM THE CITY OF LESLIE TO CONSIDER

A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE LESLIE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY DISTRICT

7. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN FROM

THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP

8. LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FORWARDING A COPY OF THE FISCAL DISTRESS INDICATOR SCORES

BOARD AGENDA PAGE TWO JUNE 26, 2007

9. LETTER FROM VIRG BERNERO, MAYOR OF LANSING, REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO COVER THE SHORTFALL OF EACH OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS

VII. LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT

VIII. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS

10. COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE POTTER PARK ZOO BOARD

11. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS


AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH DBI BUSINESS INTERIORS

13. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION

APPROVING A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY PROPERTIES

14. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO HIRE

AN INTERN IN THE EQUALIZATION/TAX MAPPING DEPARTMENT 15. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION

ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ZOO VETERINARY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN


ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE MONSANTO COMPANY TO THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD


MAKING LIMITED TAX PLEDGE FOR INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY SERIES 2007A NOTE


MAKING LIMITED TAX PLEDGE FOR INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY SERIES 2007B NOTE

BOARD AGENDA PAGE THREE JUNE 26, 2007 19. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO

UTILIZE THE COUNTY’S OPTION TO ACQUIRE TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY

20. COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO

TRANSFER ACQUIRED TAX REVERTED PROPERTIES TO THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY

21. FINANCE COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION HONORING LATISHA HEATH 22. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION MAKING AN

APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD 23. HUMAN SERVICES, COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES –

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE II POSITION WITHIN THE HEALTHY SMILES UNIT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

24. HUMAN SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO

AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR AMBULATORY OUTPATIENT HIV/AIDS SERVICES

25. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE – RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE

COOPERATIVE OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT WITH THE INGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD

26. HUMAN SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO

AMEND THE COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY

27. JUDICIARY AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

2007/08 AGREEMENTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY AGENCIES 28. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH PLANTE & MORAN FOR 911 CENTER CONSULTANT SERVICES AND SUBCONTRACT WITH EAST LANSING

29. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING INGHAM COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF EAST LANSING AND LANSING TO SHARE PROCEEDS FROM THE 2007 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD

BOARD AGENDA PAGE FOUR JUNE 26, 2007 30. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO DISPOSE OF FOUR MOTOROLA RADIOS TO THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

31. LAW ENFORCEMENT, COUNTY SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSITION FROM PROJECT SENTRY

BY THE END OF 2007 32. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES – RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008

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 VISUALLY IMPAIRED, FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE MEETING UPON FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS NOTICE TO THE COUNTY OF INGHAM. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING AUXILIARY 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

JUNE 12, 2007 REGULAR MEETING

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Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse Mason -7:30 p.m.

June 12, 2007

CALL TO ORDER: The June 12, 2007 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Thomas at 7:34 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioner Bahar-Cook and Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Richard Smith 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 Celentino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the Minutes of the May 22, 2007 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Bahar-Cook and Weatherwax-Grant. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner De Leon asked that agenda item 12 – Resolution to Pursue an Agreement with the City of Lansing for the Maintenance and Operation of Scott Woods Park, be pulled from the agenda. The item was pulled, without objection from the body. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Ingham County Controller/Administrator 2006 Annual Report. Received and placed on file. Letter from the Ingham County Animal Control Shelter Advisory Board regarding an increase in allowable expenditure for Emergency Veterinary Care. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee. Letter from the Ingham County Animal Control Shelter Advisory Board regarding its appropriation. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee. Letter from Kristen McDonald tendering her resignation from the Ingham County Women’s Commission. Accepted with regrets and placed on file. Letter from the Department of Treasury regarding request from the City of Lansing to revoke the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate issued to NY-MAC Enterprises. Received and placed on file. Letter from the Department of Community Health awarding the Ingham County Health Department the contract to provide HIV Continuum of Care Services. Referred to the Human Services Committee. Letter from Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer, regarding the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Financial Report for 2005 activities. Received and placed on file. Letter from Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer, regarding the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Financial Report for 2006 activities. Received and placed on file. Letter from the Department of Human Services regarding the Amended 2006-07 Annual Plan and Budget for Child Care Fund Expenditures. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.


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Resolution from Van Buren County Expressing Opposition to Reductions in P.A. 2 Appropriations to Counties. Received and placed on file. Letter from the Community Mental Health Authority with an offer to purchase the CMH facility on Jolly Road. Referred to the County Services Committee and the Building Authority. Letter from the Capital Region Airport Authority certifying their 2007/2008 Millage Levy. Referred to the County Services and Finance Committees. Letter from Erica Robinson, tendering her resignation from the Equal Opportunity Committee. Accepted with regrets and placed on file. Resolution from Livingston County, expressing opposition to House Bill 4852. Received and placed on file. Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant arrived at 7:40 p.m. LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT: None. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Nolan to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all agenda items except 11 and 14. Motion to adopt a consent agenda carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Bahar-Cook. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Bahar-Cook. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS: The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committees:

RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING

THE INGHAM COUNTY PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

RESOLUTION #07-124 WHEREAS, on May 1st, 2007 a lease agreement was signed between the City of Lansing and Ingham County which will result in Ingham County assuming responsibility for the operation of Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo on July 1st, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has been working with the City of Lansing and the Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, a citizen group, to establish the Howard and Erna Soldan Off-Leash Dog Park on City of Lansing property adjacent to Hawk Island County Park; and WHEREAS, the citizen group, The Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks successfully raised approximately $75,000 for construction of the Howard and Erna Soldan Off-Leash Dog Park; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended to the County Board of Commissioners that a lease or license agreement be entered into with the City of Lansing allowing the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission to oversee the maintenance and operation of the Howard and Erna Soldan Off-Leash Dog Park and the section of the River Trail South that traverses Scott Woods Park; and


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WHEREAS, it is necessary to incorporate specific rules and regulations regarding the operation of the Potter Park Zoo, River Trail South, and the Howard and Erna Soldan Off-Leash Dog Park. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the ordinance adopting the existing Ingham County Park Rules and Regulations be modified as recommended, and shown in the attached document, by the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission. 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the modified ordinance shall take effect when signed by the Board Chairperson, certified by the County Clerk, and notice of its adoption is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/07

INGHAM COUNTY PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Adopted June 27, 1998 – Modified June 12, 2007

Section 1. Ordinance Title. The title of this Ordinance shall be the Ingham County Park Rules and Regulations. Section 2. Definitions. “Authorized Local Official” means the Parks Director, Parks Law Enforcement Officers, or other personnel of the County legally authorized to issue municipal civil infraction citations “Business Day” means a day of the year, exclusive of a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. “Citation” means a written complaint or notice to appear in District Court upon which an authorized local official records the occurrence or existence of one (1) or more violations of this Ordinance by the party cited. “Civil Infraction” means a parking violation prohibited by this Ordinance, for which civil sanctions may be ordered. “County” means the County of Ingham, Michigan. “District Court” means the 55th Judicial District Court. “Misdemeanor” means a violation of this Ordinance which is not designated as a municipal civil infraction by this Ordinance. “Municipal Civil Infraction” means an act or omission that is prohibited by this Ordinance, but which is not a misdemeanor under this Ordinance, and for which civil sanctions including without limitations, fines, damages, expenses and costs may be ordered, as authorized by Chapter 87 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended. “Municipal Civil Infraction Action” means a civil action in which the defendant is alleged to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction. “State” means the State of Michigan. “Violation” means an act which is prohibited by this Ordinance. A violation shall include any omission or failure to act where the action is required by this Ordinance. Section 3. Park Hours. A. All parks under the jurisdiction of the County shall be open one half hour before sunrise for pedestrian access, 8:00am

for vehicle access, and close one half hour after sunset, unless otherwise posted or unless permission has been granted by the County or its designated representative.

B. Any park or park lands, or portions thereof, may be closed entirely or closed to certain uses for such period of time as may be determined by the County or its designated representative.

C. No person or vehicle shall be within any park except when such park or portion thereof is open unless camping is approved by a permit issued by the County or its designated representatives.

D. All Potter Park Zoo visitors are required to leave within 60 minutes after posted closing times. Section 4. Conduct on Park Property. A. Preservation of Property. No person shall willfully disturb, destroy, deface, alter, change, or remove any part of any

park or any facility, building, sign, structure, equipment, utility or other property found herein.


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B. Preservation of Natural Resources and Plant Life. No person shall: (1) Remove, or cause to be removed, any sod, earth, humus, peat, boulder, gravel or sand found within any park without the written permission of the County or its authorized representatives. (2) Cut, remove, dig, injure, pick, damage, deface or destroy any tree, flower, shrub or plant, whether alive or dead, found within the park without written permission of the County or its authorized representatives.

C. Preservation of Wildlife. No person shall hunt, trap, bait, pursue, injure, feed, kill, or in any manner disturb any amphibian, reptile, bird, or mammal on any land or waters under the jurisdiction of the County unless written permission has been granted by the County or its designated representative.

D. Exotic Species. No person shall introduce an exotic species into county park lands and waters, except as authorized by the Parks Board. Exotic species are defined as “all species of plants and animals not native to Michigan.”

E. Fires. (1) No person shall build a fire within any park except in grills or fire rings provided for such purpose. Fires in the beach area are expressly forbidden. Firewood may be collected to be used within the parks only if it is dead and not standing.

F. Disposal or Refuse. No person shall: (1) Deposit or abandon in any park or in any waters in or adjacent to any park or on the ice thereof any garbage, refuse, trash, waste or other obnoxious material, except, in receptacles provided for such purposes. (2) Bring into any park refuse or litter originating outside any park for the purpose of depositing such in park receptacles.

G. Fireworks, Firearms and Other Weapons. No person shall: (1) Have in their possession or control any slingshot, BB Gun, paint ball guns, fireworks or explosives within any park. (2) Have in their possession or control any bow or arrow within any park except by prior written permission of the County. (3) Discharge any rifle, shotgun, pellet gun, air rifle, pistol, or other firearm in any park for any reason, provided that this rule shall not apply to any law enforcement officer acting in the course of his or her employment.

H. Alcoholic Beverages. (1) No person shall have in their possession within the park boundaries any alcoholic beverages stronger than beer or wine. (2) Alcoholic beverages must be brought to the park in original containers, and said containers shall not exceed 67.6 fluid ounces (2 liters) in capacity. (3) All allowed alcoholic beverages as defined shall be confined to the picnic and ball field area within the parks unless written permission has been granted by the County or the area is otherwise posted. (4) Possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages within Lake Lansing Park-South, Rayner Park, Burchfield Park winter sports area, Hawk Island County Park, the Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex, Potter Park, and Potter Park Zoo is prohibited. (5) Notwithstanding any provision set forth to the contrary, beer or wine may be sold for consumption on the

premises, and may be consumed, at public or private events or functions within the grounds of Potter Park Zoo Exploration and Discovery Center and Plaza, provided:

a. Dispensing of beer or wine shall be conducted by persons or entities not affiliated with Potter Park Zoo or any of its auxiliary organizations;

b. No beer or wine may be sold or dispensed during hours when the Potter Park Zoo is open to the general public;

c. For sales of beer and wine for consumption on the premises an appropriate license shall be obtained from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; furthermore, prior approval from the Parks and Recreation Commission and/or their designee is required.

d. Intoxicating liquors (i.e. distilled rather than fermented alcoholic beverages) may not be sold on the premises.

I. Disorderly Conduct. (1) No person shall be a disorderly person within the park boundaries. A person is a disorderly person if the person is any of the following: a. A person who is intoxicated in a public place and who is either endangering directly the safety of another person or of property or is acting in a manner that causes a public disturbance. b. A person who is engaged in indecent or obscene conduct in a public place. (2) No person shall interfere with any park employee in the discharge of his or her duties, or fail or refuse to obey any lawful command issued by them.

J. Audio Devices. (1) No person shall use or operate any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, television or other machine or device that produces or reproduces sound in such a manner that produces excessive noise. The use of such a machine or device such that the sound produced therefrom is audible in any direction at a distance in excess of 100 feet, shall be


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deemed a prima facie violation of this section, unless written permission has been obtained from the County Parks or its designated representatives. (2) No person, group or organization using any picnic shelter within any Ingham County Park, with or without having reserved or rented said picnic shelter, shall use or operate any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, television, compact disc player, tape player or other machine or device that produces or reproduces sound or music, regardless of its audio volume, within, or within 150 feet of, any picnic shelter, unless specific written permission has been obtained from the County or its designated representative. Such written permission shall be in the form of a County-approved Special Event Permit, and shall include the name of the person responsible for the control of such equipment, the type of equipment authorized for use, hours of use and any other information or restrictions regarding the audio equipment's use that shall be deemed necessary by the Ingham County Parks Department. This rule does not apply to the use of a machine or device equipped with a headphone or an earphone where the sound or music would be limited to or confined to the user in control of the machine or device while the headphone or earphone is in use for its intended purpose. The responsible party named in the written permit shall be on site and available to park officials at all times while the audio equipment is in use. Such permit may be revoked at any time by the County or its designated representative.

K. Other. (1) No person shall use metal detectors in any turf areas within the County park system. (2) No person shall play frisbee and/or ball games within the beach areas of Lake Lansing Park-South, Hawk Island County Park, and William M. Burchfield Park. (3) No person shall operate a hot air balloon or model rocket vehicle, model aircraft, or model watercraft, which are powered by battery, gas, fuel or fuel pellet, on any park lands without the permission of the County or its designated representative. (4) The launching of trailered watercraft is prohibited at Hawk Island County Park without written permission of the County or its designated representative. Non-motorized watercraft that are capable of being hand carried are permitted to be launched at Hawk Island County Park at designated locations only. Non-electric motors are prohibited at Hawk Island County Park.

Section 5. Potter Park Zoo. A. No person under the age of 15 shall be allowed entrance into the zoo, unless accompanied by an adult at least 18

years of age. B. All school groups and youth organizations (high school and below) must be supervised at all times by teachers, aides,

or parents while in the zoo. C. No bicycles, skates, rollerblades, or skateboards are allowed in the zoo. D. All zoo visitors must remain behind public barricades. E. No person shall add any material to any exhibit, facility, building, structure or other property found herein. F. No person shall in any manner willfully disturb any animal found herein. G. Zoo visitors are not allowed to feed zoo animals except in designated areas. H. Reckless operation of ADA vehicles is prohibited. Section 6. Swimming, Bathing and Wading. A. No person shall swim, bathe or wade except within those areas so designated, and swimming is prohibited within

those designated areas when so posted. B. Children 8 years of age and under shall be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age while in the swimming

area of County park beaches. C. Beach and swim areas during the regular summer season shall be open from 9:00 a.m. to sunset, unless otherwise

posted. D. Air mattresses, inner tubes, life jackets or any other devices inflatable or otherwise, used in the aid of swimming are

prohibited unless otherwise posted. U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices may be worn by individuals whose physical disability is such that without such aid use of the swimming area would be impossible.

E. Alcoholic beverages, glass containers and pets are not allowed within the posted limits of the beach area. Section 7. Dogs and Pets. A. Dogs or other pets shall be kept on a leash no greater than 6 feet in length. The only exception is within the

designated off-leash areas. B. All dogs or other pets must be under the immediate control of a responsible adult and shall not be allowed to disturb

or annoy park visitors. C. Dogs or other pets are allowed in Lake Lansing Park-North, Burchfield Park, Baldwin Park and McNamara Landing,

except in areas posted. Pets are not allowed in Lake Lansing Park-South, the Lake Lansing Boat Launch, Hawk


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Island County Park, Rayner Park, the Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex, Riverbend Natural Area at Burchfield Park, Potter Park Zoo, and Potter Park picnic area unless otherwise posted. Pets are not allowed within the designated bathing beaches, park buildings, shelters and on the ski trails when they are open for skiing. Dogs or other pets may be allowed as a condition of an approved Special Event Application, or when transporting a dog or pet directly from an automobile to a watercraft at the Lake Lansing Boat Launch.

D. Pets must not be left unattended or left in a vehicle or trailer. Owners must clean up pet droppings. E. Guide or leader dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs for disabled persons are permitted in all areas, as provided

under Michigan Compiled Laws 750.502c, as amended. Section 9. Horses. It shall be a violation for a person to ride, lead or allow a horse to be upon any property not designated as a horse trail which is administered by or under the jurisdiction of the County unless prior written permission has bee obtained from the County or its designated representatives. Section 10. Bicycles. Bicycles shall be permitted on designated trails only. No person shall operate a bicycle upon any sidewalk or trail which is posted against such use. Section 11. Natural Area and Nature Trails. A. Nature trails shall be for pedestrian traffic only, unless otherwise posted. B. Fires are prohibited within any nature study areas unless written permission has been granted by the County or its

designated representatives. C. Bicycles, horses and pets are also prohibited within such areas. Section 12. Motor Vehicles. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1) Operate a motor driven vehicle in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour within the park, except where otherwise posted. (2) Operate any motor driven vehicle of any kind or nature except on designated public roads. (3) Operate a motor driven vehicle in violation of posted traffic control signs or devices. (4) Operate an unlicensed motor vehicle upon any park road or parking area.

B. State Laws. All motor driven vehicles operated on park roadways or parking lots shall be subject to the laws of the

State of Michigan as set forth in the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code. Section 13. Parking. A. Parking in Prohibited Areas. It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1) Park any motor vehicle within any area not designated as a parking area or space. (2) Stop, stand or park any motor vehicle at any place where official signs prohibit. (3) Park any motor vehicle in any space designated by sign for use by a disabled person without displaying an official placard or registration plate issued to a disabled person.

B. Use of Parking Areas.

(1) The county park parking lots in all county parks are hereby closed to all park activities except parking of vehicles and entry and exit from vehicles. No park land usage, including, but not limited to, picnicking, frisbee throwing, games or other activities shall be permitted in the county parking lots of county parks. All park activities except traversing to and from county parking lots and/or parking of vehicles in case of emergencies are prohibited. (2) When posted, parking at the Lake Lansing Boat Launch is hereby restricted on weekends and holidays to vehicles with boats only.

C. Obstructing Traffic.

(1) It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand, or park such vehicle upon any roadway or in any parking area in such a manner as to form an obstruction to traffic. (2) Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle unattended upon a roadway or in a parking area and where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, such officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle to the nearest garage or other place of safety. (3) The necessary costs for such removal shall become a lien upon such vehicle and the person into whose custody the vehicle is given may retain it until all expenses involved have been paid.


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Section 14. Commercial Activities and Advertising. No person or organization shall advertise, vend, sell, post or distribute any service, food, beverage, merchandise, commercial leaflet, or poster within any park, except by prior written permit from the County or its designated representatives. Section 15. Camping. No person shall camp within any park except in those areas or buildings designated for that purpose, unless permission is provided in writing by the County or its representatives. Section 16. Fees, Charges and Permits. A. It shall be a violation for any person to use any facility, building, land area or equipment for which a fee or charge has

been established by the County without payment of such fee or charge. B. It shall be a violation for any person, group or organization to occupy, use or fail to vacate any facility, building land

area or equipment for which a permit has been granted to another person, group or organization. Section 17. Violations and Penalties. A. Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance, except provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code incorporated

herein, parking violations, and Section 4.H.(1), shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction. Repeat violations under this Ordinance shall be subject to increased fines or misdemeanor penalties as provided in Sections 18 and 19 of this Ordinance.

B. Any person violating the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code shall be subject to the fines and penalties set forth in that Code. Any person violating any provision of Sec.11.A regarding parking violations shall be responsible for a civil infraction.

C. Persons continuing to violate any of the above provisions after being cited may also be evicted from said park or park land for the remainder of the day of the offense.

Section 18. Municipal Civil Infraction Citations; Issuance and Service. Municipal civil infraction citations shall be issued and served by an authorized local official as follows: A. The time for appearance specified in a citation shall be within ten (10) days after the citation is issued. B. The place for appearance specified in a citation shall be the District Court. C. Each citation shall be numbered consecutively and shall be in a form approved by the State Court Administrator. The

original citation shall be filed with the District Court. Copies of the citation shall be retained by the County and issued to the alleged violator as provided by Section 8705 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended.

D. A citation for a municipal civil infraction signed by an authorized local official shall be treated as made under oath if the violation alleged in the citation occurred in the presence of the official signing the complaint and if the citation contains the following statement immediately above the date and signature of the official: "I declare under the penalties of perjury that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief."

E. An authorized local official who witnesses a person commit a municipal civil infraction shall prepare and subscribe, as soon as possible and as completely as possible, an original and required copies of a citation.

F. An authorized local official may issue a citation to a person if: (1) Based upon investigation, the official has reasonable cause to believe that the person is responsible for a municipal civil infraction; or (2) Based upon investigation of a complaint by someone who allegedly witnessed the person commit a municipal civil infraction, the official has reasonable cause to believe that the person is responsible for an infraction and if the County Prosecuting Attorney approves in writing the issuance of the citation.

G. Municipal civil infraction citations shall be served personally by serving a copy of the citation upon the alleged violator. Section 19. Municipal Civil Infraction Citations; Contents. A. A municipal civil infraction citation shall name the County as plaintiff and shall contain the name and address of the

defendant, the municipal civil infraction alleged, the place where the defendant shall appear in court, the telephone number of the court, and the time at or by which the appearance shall be made.

B. Further, the citation shall inform the defendant that he or she may do one of the following: (1) Admit responsibility for the municipal civil infraction by mail, in person, or by representation, at or by the time specified for appearance. (2) Admit responsibility for the municipal civil infraction "with explanation" by mail by the time specified for appearance or, in person, or by representation. (3) Deny responsibility for the municipal civil infraction by doing either of the following:

a) Appearing in person for an informal hearing before the Judge or Magistrate of the District Court without the opportunity of being represented by an attorney, unless a formal hearing before the District Court's Judge is requested by the County.


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b) Appearing in the District Court for a formal hearing before the District Court's Judge, with the opportunity of being represented by an attorney.

(4) The citation shall also inform the defendant of all of the following: a) That if the defendant desires to admit responsibility "with explanation" in person or by representation,

the defendant must apply to the District Court in person, by mail, by telephone, or by representation within the time specified for appearance and obtain a scheduled date and time for an appearance.

b) That if the defendant desires to deny responsibility, the defendant must apply to the District Court in person, by mail, by telephone, or by representation within the time specified for appearance and obtain a scheduled date and time to appear for a hearing, unless a hearing date is specified on the citation.

c) That a hearing shall be an informal hearing unless a formal hearing is requested by the defendant or the County.

d) That, at an informal hearing, the defendant must appear in person before the District Court's Judge or Magistrate, without the opportunity of being represented by an attorney.

e) That, at a formal hearing, the defendant must appear in person before the District Court's Judge with the opportunity of being represented by an attorney.

(5) The citation shall contain a notice in boldfaced type that the failure of the defendant to appear within the time specified in the citation or at the time scheduled for a hearing or appearance is a misdemeanor and will result in the entry of a default judgment against the defendant on the municipal civil infraction.

Section 20. Establishment of Schedule of Civil Fines. A. A schedule of civil fines for violations of this Ordinance is hereby established. The fines for the violations shall be as

follows: (1) For the first citation issued to a defendant who admits or is found by the District Court to have violated this Ordinance, the civil infraction fine shall be $50.00 for the first violation cited and an additional $50.00 for each additional violation listed within the citation, up to, but not to exceed, $500.00. In addition to such fines, the defendant shall pay such costs and damages and expenses as may be set by the District Court, as authorized by Section 8727 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended. (2) For a second citation issued to a defendant who admits or is found by the District Court to have committed repeated violations of this Ordinance, the civil infraction fine shall be up to $500.00 for each repeat violation. As used in this section, "repeat violations" means a second violation of the same requirement or provision (i) committed by a defendant within any one (1) year period, and (ii) for which the defendant admits responsibility or is determined to be responsible. In addition to such fines, the defendant shall pay such costs and damages and expenses as may be set by the District Court, as authorized by Section 8727 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended.

B. Failure to appear at the District Court within the time specified in a citation or at the time scheduled for a hearing or an appearance is a misdemeanor and will result in entry of a default judgment against the defendant on the municipal civil infraction.

C. Failure to comply with an order, judgment or default in payment of a civil fine, costs, damages, or expenses, so ordered may result in enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, imprisonment on civil contempt which shall not exceed one (1) day for each $30.00 due, collections, placement of liens or other remedies as permitted by Chapter 87 of Act 236 of Public Acts of 1961, as amended.

D. A municipal civil infraction is not a lesser included offense of a criminal offense or an ordinance violation that is not a civil infraction.

E. Civil infractions for violations of Sec.11.A. regarding parking are punishable by a fine of $50 plus costs for a first offense, $100 plus costs for a second offense, and $250 plus costs for a third offense, except that violations of Sec.11.A.(3) shall be punishable by a fine of $250 plus costs for a first or subsequent offense.

Section 21. Misdemeanor Violations. A. Any person convicted of violating Section 4.H.(1) relating to disorderly persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. B. A third and subsequent repeated violation of this Ordinance shall be a misdemeanor. As used in this section, "repeat

violations" means a third or subsequent violation of the same requirement or provision (i) committed by a defendant within any one (1) year period, and (ii) for which the defendant admits responsibility or is determined by the District Court to be responsible.

C. Actions or omissions which are a misdemeanor under this Ordinance shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine of not to exceed $500.00 (plus other costs), imprisonment for a term of not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both.

Section 22. Construction. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future. Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular. Masculine shall include the feminine and neuter. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directive. Words or terms not defined herein shall be


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interpreted as defined in statutes, regulations or codes to which they apply or if not so defined shall be defined in the manner or their common meaning. Headings shall be deemed for convenience and shall not limit the scope of any section of this Ordinance. Section 23. Severability. The various parts, sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be considered severed from this Ordinance and shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Section 24. Repealer Clause. Any ordinance or parts of ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Section 25. Savings Clause. This Ordinance does not affect rights and duties matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun, before its effective date. Section 26. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the (Date of adoption). Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Grebner to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Bahar-Cook. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYEES OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 580 AND UAW LOCAL 2256 AS A DIVISION WITHIN THE

MERS DEFINED BENEFIT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #07-125 WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners whose fiscal year is January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007, desires to make available to the Teamsters Local 580, and the UAW Local 2256 pension benefits provided by MERS. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the initial actuarial valuation by MERS, pension benefits shall be provided to those groups as stated in their current collective bargaining agreements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Resources Director is authorized to sign on behalf of the Board of Commissioners all necessary documents as required by MERS. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS

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WHEREAS, revenue forecasts for the state continue to predict further budget shortfalls for the State of Michigan in the current and upcoming fiscal years; and WHEREAS, the state has already made billions of dollars in spending cuts over the past four fiscal years; and WHEREAS, these cuts have had a significant negative impact on services ranging from education and public safety to environmental protection and health care; and WHEREAS, further cuts would put Michigan and Ingham County at risk of program reductions that would seriously reduce the quality of life of our citizens and place our most vulnerable populations in jeopardy; and WHEREAS, the ongoing structural deficit is hurting Michigan’s standing in terms of its ability to attract investment and new residents; and WHEREAS, Ingham County is home to thousands of state employees who are threatened with lay offs should the state budget situation not improve. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners favors the implementation of state tax increases which will end the structural budget deficit currently faced by the state thereby protecting funds for vital County services including K-12 education, higher education, fire protection grants, health care and local governmental services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent all Ingham County legislators, chairs of both house and senate caucuses, members of the appropriations committees of the house and senate, the Governor’s Office, and the Michigan Association of Counties to show our support for their efforts to increase revenues and find a long-term solution to Michigan’s fiscal crisis. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule Nays: Severino, Dougan Absent: None Approved 6/5/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis Nays: Dougan Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Moved by Commissioner De Leon, supported by Commissioner Grebner to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Dougan, Schafer, Severino and Soule voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Bahar-Cook. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE

TAX FORFEITURE/FORECLOSURE COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE

RESOLUTION #07-127

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WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office is providing improved service to Ingham County Taxpayers by handling the Delinquent Property Tax Foreclosure Process; and WHEREAS, the Foreclosure Process provides for full cost recovery for the program including staff, legal, contract services and supplies, and the Treasurer is generating the additional funding necessary for this position in the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer has previously created a Property Tax Coordinator position to administer the requirements of PA 123 under the Treasurer’s supervision; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has identified a need to coordinate work for the increasing volume of forfeitures and the increasing need for foreclosure prevention effort that can best be performed by the designated position; and WHEREAS, the auction process and Land Bank have coordination needs with the foreclosed parcels and the Land Bank has budgeted staff cost to reimburse the County for 25% of this position; and WHEREAS, the classification was analyzed and processed by Human Resources. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the establishment of the Tax Forfeiture/Foreclosure Coordinator position effective July 1, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments and position allocation list amendment in the Treasurer’s 2007 budget. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2007 POTTER PARK AND POTTER PARK ZOO BUDGET

RESOLUTION #07-128

WHEREAS, the electorate of Ingham County overwhelmingly approved a millage proposal in November of 2006 to fund the operation and improvement of Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has entered into an agreement with the City of Lansing for the lease and operation of Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo; and WHEREAS, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, Public Act 621 of 1978, requires that each local unit of government adopt a balanced budget for all required funds; and


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WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission has submitted a recommended budget for the Potter Park Zoo for the time period from July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007; and WHEREAS, the County Controller has considered this request and has submitted a recommended budget as required by statute and Board of Commissioners’ resolution. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2007 Potter Park and Potter Park Zoo Budget recommended by the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission and attached is hereby adopted on a basis consistent with Ingham County’s Budget Adoption and Amendment Policies and subject to all county policies regarding the expenditure of funds and the conditions set forth in this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adopted budget is based on current estimates of revenues and expenditures, and that the Board of Commissioners may find it necessary to adjust budgeted revenues and expenditures from time to time during the year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is hereby authorized to make budgetary transfers within the various funds and authorize expenditures in accordance with the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution #90-274, as amended by Resolution #94-93 and #04-253. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenditures shall not be incurred in excess of the individual budgets adopted herein without first amending the budget pursuant to the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution #90-274, as amended by Resolutions #94-93 and #04-253. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all purchases made with funds appropriated in this budget shall be made in conformance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual, as adopted and amended by the Board, and that these budgeted funds are appropriated contingent upon compliance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approved Position Allocation List contained in the budget shall limit the number of permanent employees who can be employed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign agreements, contracts, and/or other documents related to county appropriations which are contained in the adopted budget, subject to review by the County Attorney as to form and to certification by the Controller that 1) the total amount of revenues and expenditures and the net obligation to the County is not greater than that is budgeted; and 2) there is no change in employee status and no additional employees other than as authorized in the adopted budget. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds generated by the zoo millage, but not spent by the end of the fiscal year for specific Board approved projects, may be carried over into the next fiscal year without additional Board approval, provided the Controller and Budget Office certified that the funds are available. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Position Allocation List be approved:

Manager/Curator Maintenance Worker 400 Curator/Veterinarian Maintenance Worker 300 Principle Clerk Maintenance Worker 300 Zookeeper 600 Maintenance Worker 300 Zookeeper 600 Security Worker 100 Zookeeper 400 Security Worker 100 (P/T) Zookeeper 400 Receptionist/Clerk (P/T) – New Position


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Zookeeper 400 Maintenance Workers – Seasonal (4) Zookeeper 400 Maintenance Workers – Seasonal (4) – New Positions Zookeeper 400 Zookeeper 400 Zookeeper 400 Zookeeper 300 Zookeeper 300 – New Position

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARKING, ADMISSION, AND SHELTER FEES FOR POTTER PARK AND THE POTTER PARK ZOO

RESOLUTION #07-129

WHEREAS, Ingham County will be assuming responsibility for the operation of Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo on July 1st, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended fee schedules including parking fees, zoo admission fees, and shelter rental fees; and WHEREAS, the picnic shelter rental fees and the parking fees are based upon the current county fee structure. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopts the following fee structure for Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo effective July 1st, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Commission be given the authority to establish a procedure to determine residency status. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the parking fees be in effect seven days a week, when the levels of visitation are sufficient to generate enough revenue to offset the expenses associated with collecting the fee. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07

Current City of Lansing Fee Recommended Ingham County Fee PARKING Resident $5 $2 Non-Resident $5 $4 Resident Annual N/A $20


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Non-Resident Annual N/A $40 Private Oversize Vehicles $7 Delete Category

School Bus $3 M-F $5 Sat-Sun/Holidays Free

November – February Free Delete Category ADMISSION Resident Adult $5 $4 Non-Resident Adult $8 $10 Resident Senior $3 $3 Non-Resident Senior $5 $10 Children (ages 3-16) $2 $2 Children under 3 Free Free

Family Annual Pass $30 Delete Category - Family Pass available through the Potter Park Zoological Society

Resident Preschool (Students & Teachers) Free Delete Category

Non-Resident Preschool (Students only) $1 Delete Category

All Schools in Ingham County on Classroom Trips, (Children ages 3-16) Free Free

Resident – Tuesdays Free Annual Free Day November – February * with the exception of the Wonderland of Lights event

Free Free

Long Term Health Care Participant Free Delete Category SHELTERS

60 Person $35 Mon-Fri $45 Sat-Sun $50

80 Person $45 Mon-Fri $60 Sat-Sun $75

300 Person $140 Mon-Fri $200 Sat-Sun-Holidays $150

Split ¼ (80 person) $40 Mon-Fri $55 Sat-Sun-Holidays

½ (150 person) $80

Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH M. ONE LIMITED, INC. DBA: MARK 1 RESTORATION SERVICES

FOR EXTERIOR WEATHERPROOFING AND RESTORATION AT THE HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY

RESOLUTION #07-130

WHEREAS, the exterior walls at the Human Services Facility are in need of masonry repairs, tuck pointing, and weather tight restoration; and WHEREAS, the funds for Phase II of this project are approved and budgeted for within the appropriate 07 budget fund 631 23304 931000 7HSB1; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids to provide tuck pointing, cleaning, and sealing of exterior brick at the Human Services Facility, after review of submitted bids both the Purchasing and Facilities Departments concur that a contract be awarded to M. One Limited, Inc. for a total project cost of $114,954.18; this cost reflects payment of prevailing wage.


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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to M One Limited, Inc., DBA: Mark 1 Restoration Services, 19035 West Davison, Detroit, MI 48223, to provide masonry repairs, tuck pointing, and weather tight restoration to the exterior brick at the Human Services Facility for a projected cost of $114,954.18. 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: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE "EARLY ON" PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #07-131

WHEREAS, the Federal Government has enacted P.L. 102-119, known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Part H of the Act establishes the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program, known as "Early On" in Michigan; and WHEREAS, the Governor has designated the Michigan Department of Education as the lead agency, with responsibility for making all administrative decisions and assignments, and has created an Early On Interagency Coordinating Council, with representation from the Departments of Education, Community Health, Department of Human Services, and Clinton/Eaton/Ingham Community Mental Health; and WHEREAS, the State is committed to having “Early On” implemented with interagency cooperation at the community level; and WHEREAS, the State has identified the intermediate school districts as the lead agencies at the community level and requires that the community health, mental health, and social services agencies approve the local plan for implementing “Early On”; and WHEREAS, the State also requires that the community agencies sign a Memorandum of Understanding committing to cooperating and coordinating in the identification and evaluation of children at risk of developmental delay, and in the development and implementation of a treatment plan; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized an “Early On” Memorandum of Understanding each year since 1993-94; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an amendment to extend the Memorandum of Understanding from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.


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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the Health Department’s cooperation and coordination with the Ingham Intermediate School District, the Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Community Mental Health Board and the Ingham County Family Independence Agency in the identification and evaluation, and the development and implementation of a treatment plan for children at risk of developmental delay. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the amendment shall be July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding after review by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/4/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

WITH THE INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOLUTION #07-132 WHEREAS, the Ingham Intermediate School District is the administrator of Michigan’s Early-On Program, a program to identify and serve high risk infants and children through three years of age; and WHEREAS, the Health Department’s Public Health Nursing Unit and the Child Health Clinic represent important resources to identify, prevent, and correct health problems in high risk infants and children; and WHEREAS, in FY 1996-97, the Intermediate School District initiated a Letter of Understanding with Ingham County to help support public health nursing services to high risk infants and children; and WHEREAS, the Intermediate School District proposes to execute a new Letter of Understanding for public health nursing and paraprofessional outreach services for FY 2007-2008; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize an agreement with the Intermediate School District to accept the funds and provide the supportive services. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the Ingham Intermediate School District to provide up to $128,985 in “Early-On” funds, to reimburse Ingham County for public health nursing and paraprofessional services to high risk infants and children. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement and to sign any documents that might be required by the Intermediate School District, after review by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/4/07


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FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING AS THE FIDUCIARY FOR THE FY2006 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT

TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #07-133 WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Operations Division, will receive grant funding from the Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division to prevent, deter, respond, and recover from threats and incidents of terrorism; and WHEREAS, the grant will be distributed to the Region One Board with the City of Lansing serving as the fiduciary agent for the region who will authorize the necessary sub-contract; and WHEREAS, the City of Lansing wishes to enter into an agreement with Ingham County to receive equipment and/or reimbursement for exercising, training, and planning. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County will enter into an agreement with the City of Lansing as the fiduciary for the 2006 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program for grant eligible projects for the time period of February 1, 2007 through February 1, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary subcontract documents with the City of Lansing that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/31/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 2006 HSGP Region I Board Equipment/Exercising/Planning Agreement

As part of the 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) the Region I Board has elected the City of Lansing to serve as the fiduciary for the region. As the fiduciary, the City of Lansing agrees to accept the funds awarded on the region’s behalf and shall spend those funds according to decisions made and approved by the Region I Board. In this capacity, the City of Lansing agrees to be the sub-grantee with the State of Michigan for the 2006 HSGP. By becoming the sub-grantee, the City of Lansing agrees to the following: To comply with all requirements listed in the grant agreement with the State of Michigan.


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To comply with 2006 HSGP grant guidance. As part of the 2006 HSGP, the City of Lansing will be required to purchase equipment that will be transferred to other jurisdictions within Region I. The City of Lansing agrees to the following: To keep an up to date inventory of the equipment, which includes jurisdiction assigned and its physical location for up to 3 years after the grant has been closed out. To notify each jurisdiction within the region, at the end of the fiscal year, the dollar amount of equipment that has been turned over to that jurisdiction, to be listed on the jurisdiction’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Transfer ownership of equipment purchased with 2006 HSGP funds to jurisdictions in Region I at the direction of the Region I Board. Due to the fact that the City of Lansing is the sub-grantee for the 2006 HSGP, the Region I Board agrees to the following: Equipment purchased by the City of Lansing on behalf of a jurisdiction in Region I shall be the responsibility of that jurisdiction, not the City of Lansing. If equipment that has been purchased and transferred to a jurisdiction in Region I is found to be ineligible on a State or Federal Audit, the jurisdiction to which it has been assigned will reimburse the City of Lansing the amount State or Federal Auditors are requesting be returned. Approved Eligibility Conformation Forms will eliminate this potential problem. If equipment is misused by the jurisdiction to which it has been assigned, resulting in damage, destruction or an ineligible determination by auditors, that jurisdiction shall be financially responsible for the replacement of the equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the receiving jurisdiction to maintain contact with the fiduciary on the assigned location of the equipment for three years after the grant period ends. (March 31, 2011). The City of Lansing will only reimburse for eligible items for M&A, Planning, Equipment & Exercise cost. Jurisdictions that do not wish to sign this resolution will not be assigned equipment under the 2006 HSGP. The above agreement is agreed to and approved by the Region I Board Chair by his signature below. __________________________________ Printed Name __________________________________ ________________________________ Signature Date The above agreement is agreed to and approved by the City of Lansing, which will act as the fiduciary agent for Region I Board. The individual or officer signing this agreement certifies by his or her signature that he or she is authorized to sign this agreement on behalf of the City of Lansing. _________________________________ ________________________________ Printed Name Title


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_________________________________ ________________________________ Signature Date The following jurisdictions in Region I agree to and approve the above agreement. The individual or officer signing this agreement certifies by his or her signature that he or she is authorized to sign this agreement on behalf of the jurisdiction he or she represents. _________________________________ ________________________________ Printed Name Title ______________________________________________________________________________ County Name _________________________________ ________________________________ Signature Date Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement, County Services and Finance Committees: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT TO EVALUATE IN-TAKE PROCEDURES

RESOLUTION #07-134 WHEREAS, the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney, and his appointed Assistants, authorize all criminal prosecutions under the Laws of the State of Michigan, except those matters authorized by the Attorney General of the State of Michigan, within the County of Ingham; and WHEREAS, the several law enforcement agencies operating within the County of Ingham each have individualized practices in the preparation and presentation of materials that accompany their requests for authorized criminal complaints; and WHEREAS, the working relationships between the several law enforcement agencies and the Office of Prosecuting Attorney must be maintained to assure high levels of cooperation; and WHEREAS, a goal of the Office of Prosecuting Attorney is a consistent and uniform presentation of law enforcement agency reports, materials and identification of evidence, including witnesses; and WHEREAS, a goal of the Office of Prosecuting Attorney is to progress toward a “paperless” system of the in-take of requests for criminal complaints; and WHEREAS, the evaluation of major policy and organizational restructuring does benefit from comparison and testing; and WHEREAS, a contractual relationship between a vendor having actual experience in the in-take procedures now employed by the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the purposes of examining alternative or replacement procedures would be of great benefit.


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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Prosecuting Attorney to enter a contractual relationship with a qualified vendor to provide in-take services and make recommendations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contractual relationship shall commence on or about July 1, 2007 and continue to September 30, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Prosecuting Attorney shall limit a qualified vendor to no more than $60.00 per hour, with no more than 30 charged hours per week with the funds to come from the Prosecutor’s 2007 budget at a cost not to exceed $ 23,400. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments to facilitate the contractual relationship. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/31/07 COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY BOARD CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GRANT APPLICATIONS

RESOLUTION #07-135 WHEREAS, the Domestic Assault Response Team (DART) has since 2001 provided quality, grant-funded services to the citizens of Lansing without cost to the Ingham County General Fund; and WHEREAS, the Prosecuting Attorney as well as the 54-B and 55th District Court Judges wish to utilize the model of the DART program to expand domestic violence services in municipalities outside the City of Lansing; and WHEREAS, possible sources of domestic violence grant funding have been identified which would not obligate the County to provide matching funds, including but not limited to the Byrne Memorial Law Enforcement Grant.


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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign grant applications, assurances and certifications, relating to domestic violence programming, provided that no local matching funds are obligated or required. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/31/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MID-MICHIGAN VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER (VOAD)

RESOLUTION #07-136

WHEREAS, the Mid-Michigan Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a coalition of volunteer and disaster service organizations working together for a more effective disaster response and recovery; and WHEREAS, the VOAD is a way to coordinate volunteers and donated goods in an emergency or disaster in the Mid-Michigan area; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Operations Division has identified a need to participate in the VOAD Coalition. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the participation of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Operations Division in the VOAD Coalition in order to maximize the prompt, full and effective use of volunteer and disaster service organizations in the event of an emergency or disaster and adopts the Memorandum of Understanding which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/31/07

Mid-Michigan Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Memorandum of Understanding

Mission: To foster efficient, streamlined service delivery to people affected by disaster, while eliminating unnecessary duplication of effort, through cooperation in the four phases of disaster: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.


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We understand that as a member organization of the Mid-Michigan VOAD, we endorse the mission stated above. We assure that the County of Ingham is: An organization with voluntary memberships and/or constituencies; An organization that is not-for-profit; and/or An organization that has a role in disaster response; An organization with a willingness to participate and commit resources to the mission of the Mid-Michigan VOAD; An organization that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, income, disability or age. The County of Ingham chooses to be a member organization in the Mid-Michigan Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. Marc O. Thomas, Chairperson Date Ingham County Board of Commissioners Adopted as part of the consent agenda. The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CAPITOL CITY LODGE NO. 141, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE ON THE EVENT OF THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

RESOLUTION #07-137

WHEREAS, the Fraternal Order of Police is a national law enforcement organization representing over 255,000 members, and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Fraternal Order of Police is to promote and foster impartial enforcement of law and order; improve the individual proficiency of members in the performance of their duties; encourage officers; promote improvement in wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for all law enforcement officers; to cultivate a spirit of fraternalism among our membership and the people they serve; to increase efficiency of the law enforcement profession and establish the confidence of the public in the service that is dedicated to the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, Capitol City Lodge No. 141, Fraternal Order of Police is a local lodge representing about 700 people employed in positions of police officer, correction officer, 911 dispatcher, parking enforcement and related police support work in the greater Lansing area; and WHEREAS, the fraternal program membership includes members of the labor program, retirees, and associates who are citizens of the community who support men and women working in law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Capitol City Lodge No. 141, Fraternal Order of Police was chartered in 1967 and celebrated its 40th Anniversary on June 5, 2007.


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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Capitol City Lodge #141, Fraternal Order of Police on the event of their 40th anniversary and extends its sincere appreciation for their many contributions and for improving the quality of life of their members in the Greater Lansing area. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/31/07 Adopted as part of the consent agenda.

The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY

CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD

RESOLUTION #07-138

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized participation of Ingham County with the City of Lansing in a joint City/County Community Corrections Advisory Board through Resolution 90-51; and

WHEREAS, the make-up of the Community Corrections Advisory Board must represent various criminal justice and community interests as specified in Public Act 511; and

WHEREAS, the criminal defense attorney position is currently vacant; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Barger of 3030 Ivywood Lane, Lansing, 48911 is interested in being appointed to the Community Corrections Advisory Board as the criminal defense attorney representative.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoints Thomas Barger to serve on the Community Corrections Advisory Board as the criminal defense attorney representative to a term expiring September 17, 2009.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the City of Lansing for consideration of this joint appointment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lansing is requested to review and confirm the above appointment as soon as possible.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/31/07 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: Chairperson Thomas requested confirmation of his appointment to the Ingham County Animal Control Citizens Advisory Board. Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Grebner to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Bahar-Cook. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.


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COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant asked that the issue of free days at the Potter Park Zoo be revisited. She also spoke regarding agenda item 15 and stated that it saddens her to see so many people losing their homes to foreclosure. Commissioner De Leon reported that the Zoo Board will review the policy regarding free days at the Potter Park Zoo and that the Treasurer and his staff are using many options to help families keep their homes. Commissioner Copedge congratulated all the area high school graduates. Commissioner Tennis spoke regarding agenda item 14 and disclosed that he represents a state employee union. Commissioner Dougan reported that the many sites in the County will be hosting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Commissioner Schafer thanked MSU Extension for providing dinner prior to meeting. CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Grebner to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $3,331,497.18. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Bahar-Cook. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. _______________________________________ ________________________________________________ MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK _______________________________________________ Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk

JUNE 26, 2007 Agenda Item No. 10

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE POTTER PARK ZOO BOARD

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, Resolution 07-103 created a Potter Park Zoo Board as an advisory board to the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission; and WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoo Board consists of eight representatives from Ingham County, selected by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners; two representatives from the City of Lansing, to be selected by the City of Lansing; one representative from the Potter Park Zoological Society; and WHEREAS, the County Services Committee has interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Board. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following appointments to the Potter Park Zoo Board: Ed Gillespie, 2692 Rockwood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Dalen Agnew, 2355 Bravender Road, Williamston, MI 48895 Maureen McDonough, 1839 Hawley Road, Leslie, MI 49251 Tim Basore, 3316 Sheathelm Road, Dansville, MI 48819 are hereby appointed to the Potter Park Zoo Board with terms to be determined upon the appointment of the remaining members. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07


Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fairgrounds had $125,431.00 in unrestricted retained earnings from 2006; and WHEREAS, the Fairgrounds is in need of a new zero turn lawn mower for maintaining the lawns, in the amount of $9,909.36; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board and Manager recommend amending the 2007 Capital Improvement Budget in the amount of $9,909.36. WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has reviewed the purchase and concurs with the use of the State of Michigan cooperative agreement. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvement Budget to include $9,909.36, for a new zero turn lawn mower, for a total of $9,909.36. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Controller and the Budget Director are authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH DBI BUSINESS INTERIORS

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, Ingham County’s current contract for desk top delivery of office and paper supplies expires on June 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department along with the User Group have met and determined the needs of the County Departments; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department is currently in the process of issuing the request for proposals, and then will have to complete the process by receiving proposals, evaluating proposals and make a recommendation; and WHEREAS, DBI Business Interiors has agreed to continue the contract terms and conditions for an additional three months. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a three month extension of the agreement approved by Resolution #04-213 with DBI Business Interiors for the delivery of desk top office and paper supplies with a contract extension period of July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION APPROVING A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY PROPERTIES

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority recommends approval of a Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels and provides the following resolution to the Ingham County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners created a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (resolution #01-279) in September 2001 pursuant to PA 381 of 1996, as amended (the Act) in order to promote the redevelopment of environmentally distressed, functionally obsolete, and/or blighted areas of the County; and WHEREAS, the Brownfield Authority has met and considered a brownfield plan (the Plan) to restore the environmental and economic viability of tax foreclosed and underutilized properties that are held by the Land Bank Authority in 2007; and WHEREAS, the Authority reviewed the Plan in accordance with the Act and finds: a. That the Plan meets the requirements of Section 13 of the Act; b. That the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities is feasible;

c. That the costs of eligible activities proposed are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act;

d. That the captured taxable value amount estimated to result from the plan’s adoption is reasonable, and finally;

e. That the Plan, in accordance with the Act, constitutes a public purpose; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, this Board of Commissioners is required (a) to hold a public hearing on the approval and adoption of the Brownfield Plan for the Redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels, and (b) to publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Ingham all in accordance with Section 4 (2) of the Act. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners hereby determines that it is in the best interest of the public to promote the redevelopment of environmentally distressed (functionally obsolete and/or blighted) areas of the County which are listed in the Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a public hearing shall be set on June 26, 2007 by the Board of Commissioners and to be held before the Board of Commissioners on July 24, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room, Ingham County Courthouse, Mason, on the adoption of a resolution approving the Brownfield Plan for the Redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Properties within the County of Ingham within the municipal limits of which the Authority shall exercise its powers.


RESOLUTION #07-

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Clerk of the County of Ingham (the AClerk@) shall give notice to the public of the public hearing by causing notice to be published, in a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Ingham at least 20 full days, on two occasions, prior to the date set for said hearing, and by posting notice of the public hearing. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION TO HIRE AN INTERN IN THE EQUALIZATION/TAX MAPPING DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the Equalization/Tax Mapping Department has completed digitization of all parcel data; and WHEREAS, there are now various attributes that need to be added to the digital parcel maps; and WHEREAS, the Equalization/Tax Mapping Department would like to hire an intern to help with this parcel attribute work; and WHEREAS, in reviewing the Equalization/Tax Mapping Department 2007 Budget there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of this intern; and WHEREAS, the intern will be paid the county’s living wage of $12.91 per hour; and WHEREAS, it is expected that the intern will work for no more than a four month period, not to exceed a total of 320 hours for a total cost of $4, 131.20. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller and the Budget Director to make any necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Equalization/Tax Mapping Department 2007 budget and transfer the necessary funds from supplies to temporary salaries. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ZOO VETERINARY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the need for a Zoo Veterinary Medical Technician has been identified, 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 the Veterinarian and Zoo Director. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the position of the Veterinary Medical Technician Position, with a salary range of $32,120 – $38,550. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: Nolan Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE MONSANTO COMPANY TO THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD

RESOLUTION #07-

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, the Ingham County Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance authorized the establishment of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board to oversee the Farmland Preservation Program; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board has been actively seeking additional funding to pursue implementation of the Ingham County Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Monsanto Company has provided Ingham County a check in the amount of $833.33 for the benefit of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the donation of $833.33 from the Monsanto Company to the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Controller is directed to deposit the funds into the Agricultural Preservation Board Fund 101 95700 676020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to accept all future donations to the Agricultural Preservation Board, and issue a letter of appreciation to each donor on behalf of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses their appreciation to Monsanto Company for their generous donation. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION MAKING LIMITED TAX PLEDGE FOR INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY SERIES 2007A NOTE

RESOLUTION #07-

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan (the "Board of Commissioners"), held on the 26th day of June, 2007.

PRESENT:

The following resolution was offered by ____________________________ and seconded by

:

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority ("the Authority") is in need of funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to pay the costs of acquiring, developing, improving, using, assembling and disposing of tax-foreclosed and other distressed property, including necessary administrative and operational costs related thereto ("Project Costs") in accordance with the provisions of the Land Bank Fast Track Act; Act 258, Public Acts of Michigan, 2003 ("Act 258", ) to foster the development of that property and promote economic growth; and

WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized pursuant to section 24 of Act 258 to borrow money and issue its note for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, on June 4, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Authority adopted a resolution (the "Authority Resolution") authorizing the issuance of its Series 2007A Note in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the "Note") to pay Project Costs; and

WHEREAS, to enable the Authority to sell the Note to National City Bank upon the terms set forth in the Authority Resolution, it is necessary that the Board of Commissioners make a limited tax pledge in support of the Note; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by a majority vote, may make a limited tax pledge to support the Note pursuant to section 24(2) of Act 258.


RESOLUTION #07-

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan, as follows:

1. The Board of Commissioners hereby makes its full faith and credit limited tax pledge to support

the Note in accordance with the terms of the Authority Resolution. In the event and to the extent that the net revenues of the Authority are not sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Note, such principal and interest are payable as a first budget obligation of the County of Ingham (the "County") from its general funds. The ability of the County to raise such funds is subject to applicable constitutional and statutory limitations on the taxing power of the County.

2. The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the County Treasurer and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the pledge made by this resolution. The County Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Authority.

3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they may be in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.

YEAS:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

A majority of the members of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham having voted therefor, the resolution of the Board of Commissioners was adopted.

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

)ss COUNTY OF INGHAM )


RESOLUTION #07-

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan held on the 26th day of June, 2007, the original of which resolution is on file in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended.

Clerk County of Ingham COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION MAKING LIMITED TAX PLEDGE FOR INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY SERIES 2007B NOTE

RESOLUTION #07-

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan (the

"Board of Commissioners"), held on the 26th day of June, 2007.

PRESENT:

The following resolution was offered by ____________________________ and seconded by

:

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority ("the Authority") is in need of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to refund the Authority's Series 2006 Note and pay the costs of acquiring, developing, improving, using, assembling and disposing of tax-foreclosed and other distressed property, including necessary administrative and operational costs related thereto ("Project Costs") in accordance with the provisions of the Land Bank Fast Track Act; Act 258, Public Acts of Michigan, 2003 ("Act 258", ) to foster the development of that property and promote economic growth; and

WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized pursuant to section 24 of Act 258 to borrow money and issue its note for such purposes; and

WHEREAS, on June 4, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Authority adopted a resolution (the "Authority Resolution") authorizing the issuance of its Series 2007B Note in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 (the "Note") to refund the Series 2006 Note and pay Project Costs; and

WHEREAS, to enable the Authority to sell the Note to Capitol National Bank upon the terms set forth in the Authority Resolution, it is necessary that the Board of Commissioners make a limited tax pledge in support of the Note; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by a majority vote, may make a limited tax pledge to support the Note pursuant to section 24(2) of Act 258.


RESOLUTION #07-

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan, as follows:

1. The Board of Commissioners hereby makes its full faith and credit limited tax pledge to support the Note in accordance with the terms of the Authority Resolution. In the event and to the extent that the net revenues of the Authority are not sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Note, such principal and interest are payable as a first budget obligation of the County of Ingham (the "County") from its general funds. The ability of the County to raise such funds is subject to applicable constitutional and statutory limitations on the taxing power of the County.

2. The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the County Treasurer and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the pledge made by this resolution. The County Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Authority.

3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they may be in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.

YEAS:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

A majority of the members of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham having voted therefor, the resolution of the Board of Commissioners was adopted.

STATE OF MICHIGAN ) )ss COUNTY OF INGHAM ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, State of Michigan held on the 26th day of June, 2007, the original of which resolution is on file in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended.

Clerk County of Ingham


RESOLUTION #07-

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07


Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:


RESOLUTION TO UTILIZE THE COUNTY’S OPTION TO ACQUIRE TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer is acting as the foreclosing governmental unit under P.A. 123 of 1999; and WHEREAS, the General Property Tax Act (PA123 of 1999), allows a county, under MCL 211.78m(1), to purchase tax foreclosed property for the minimum bid which is defined in statute; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners wish to utilize their local option to acquire tax foreclosed property not otherwise optioned by the State of Michigan or other local units of government. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham Board of Commissioners request the Ingham County Treasurer, acting as the Foreclosing Governmental Unit, to accept the minimum bid in the name of Ingham County for the properties identified in the attached list, subject to local and state options and other deletions as required by statute. COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07

2007 FORECLOSURES Purchase List

Parcel Numbers Address Cost 33-01-01-03-327-021 Harris St. (900 blk) 2,522.20 33-01-01-04-102-351 W Sheridan Rd 8,733.60 33-01-01-04-103-161 3407 Turner St 5,964.48 33-01-01-04-252-061 N Cedar St 2,195.92

33-01-01-09-304-091 W. Maple St. (500 blk) 1,235.19

33-01-01-10-153-031 1552 Ballard 4,030.03 33-01-01-10-177-081 1514 New York Ave 8,229.54

33-01-01-10-354-061 718 East Park Terrace 854.53

33-01-01-10-354-081 714 East Park Terrace 8,066.78

33-01-01-14-358-461 S Magnolia (500 blk) 2,240.64 33-01-01-14-358-471 536 Magnolia Ave 3,178.60 33-01-01-14-378-030 S Foster Ave 1,846.94 33-01-01-14-381-122 S Frances (600 blk) 3,530.87 33-01-01-15-301-061 Hill Street 2,292.82 33-01-01-15-305-051 S Hosmer St 2,032.32 33-01-01-15-380-241 1108 Bement St 1,627.99 33-01-01-20-107-081 Olds Ave (2000 blk) 5,959.91 33-01-01-20-134-102 Riverview Ave 18,132.16 33-01-01-20-455-331 1201 Berten 4,308.96 33-01-01-21-451-027 145 E Barnes Ave 4,789.17 33-01-01-22-226-131 Shepard St 1,296.36 33-01-01-22-252-161 Dakin St (1100 blk) 759.17 33-01-01-22-254-163 1120 Lathrop St 5,617.63 33-01-01-22-277-151 Leslis St 1,558.49 33-01-01-22-280-191 Allen St 1,223.71 33-01-01-33-455-005 205 E Jolly 5,716.81 33-01-01-34-229-051 1905 Rex St 3,701.79 33-01-05-05-126-151 S MLK Jr. Blvd 2,242.89

33-01-05-06-378-181 W. Miller Rd (3200 blk) 3,440.61

33-02-02-28-255-033 Woodfield 802.81 33-02-02-28-276-005 Woodfield 722.97 33-02-02-28-429-007 White Owl 810.87 33-13-13-29-254-018 Oak St 743.20 33-19-10-04-351-031 Okemos Rd 1,219.67 33-19-10-05-352-007 W Columbia 659.01 33-25-05-12-477-012 College Road 1,159.11 33-25-05-17-100-021 Hoghton Hollow Dr 3,258.02 126,705.77


Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:


RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER ACQUIRED TAX REVERTED PROPERTIES TO THE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the General Property Tax Act (1999 PA 123, MCL 211.1-211.157) allows a county, under MCL 211.78m(1) to purchase tax foreclosed property for the minimum bid which is defined in statute; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has exercised its rights to acquire certain tax foreclosed parcels; and WHEREAS, the Land Bank was established to assist in the strategic disposition of tax reverted property acquired by a county through purchase or local rejection. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of county acquired property to the Land Bank for the minimum bid; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07

2007 FORECLOSURES Purchase List

Parcel Numbers Address Cost 33-01-01-03-327-021 Harris St. (900 blk) 2,522.20 33-01-01-04-102-351 W Sheridan Rd 8,733.60 33-01-01-04-103-161 3407 Turner St 5,964.48 33-01-01-04-252-061 N Cedar St 2,195.92

33-01-01-09-304-091 W. Maple St. (500 blk) 1,235.19

33-01-01-10-153-031 1552 Ballard 4,030.03 33-01-01-10-177-081 1514 New York Ave 8,229.54

33-01-01-10-354-061 718 East Park Terrace 854.53

33-01-01-10-354-081 714 East Park Terrace 8,066.78

33-01-01-14-358-461 S Magnolia (500 blk) 2,240.64 33-01-01-14-358-471 536 Magnolia Ave 3,178.60 33-01-01-14-378-030 S Foster Ave 1,846.94 33-01-01-14-381-122 S Frances (600 blk) 3,530.87 33-01-01-15-301-061 Hill Street 2,292.82 33-01-01-15-305-051 S Hosmer St 2,032.32 33-01-01-15-380-241 1108 Bement St 1,627.99 33-01-01-20-107-081 Olds Ave (2000 blk) 5,959.91 33-01-01-20-134-102 Riverview Ave 18,132.16 33-01-01-20-455-331 1201 Berten 4,308.96 33-01-01-21-451-027 145 E Barnes Ave 4,789.17 33-01-01-22-226-131 Shepard St 1,296.36 33-01-01-22-252-161 Dakin St (1100 blk) 759.17 33-01-01-22-254-163 1120 Lathrop St 5,617.63 33-01-01-22-277-151 Leslis St 1,558.49 33-01-01-22-280-191 Allen St 1,223.71 33-01-01-33-455-005 205 E Jolly 5,716.81 33-01-01-34-229-051 1905 Rex St 3,701.79 33-01-05-05-126-151 S MLK Jr. Blvd 2,242.89

33-01-05-06-378-181 W. Miller Rd (3200 blk) 3,440.61

33-02-02-28-255-033 Woodfield 802.81 33-02-02-28-276-005 Woodfield 722.97 33-02-02-28-429-007 White Owl 810.87 33-13-13-29-254-018 Oak St 743.20 33-19-10-04-351-031 Okemos Rd 1,219.67 33-19-10-05-352-007 W Columbia 659.01 33-25-05-12-477-012 College Road 1,159.11 33-25-05-17-100-021 Hoghton Hollow Dr 3,258.02 126,705.77


Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:


RESOLUTION HONORING LATISHA HEATH

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, beginning in July of 2002, Latisha Heath, in her capacity as a Student of Social Work at Michigan State University, began volunteering at Teen Court as a Youth Advocate and Street Law Instructor; and WHEREAS, in November of 2002, due to steady program growth, Ms. Heath was hired as the first Street Law Instructor which is now a program conducted every Saturday morning for juvenile respondents to gain knowledge of our System of Laws and enhance their decision making skills to successfully complete requirements and become contributing citizens; and WHEREAS, in January of 2004, with the completion of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Center Moot Courtrooms, did open these courtrooms to Teen Court, enabling the program operations to double its capacity to serve more juvenile respondents and thereby double the program’s capacity to expose local high school student volunteers to serve as Teen Court Peer Jurors, Bailiffs and Clerks during monthly hearings; and WHEREAS, due to the identification of underlying causes of juvenile behavior, placing youth at risk of committing juvenile offenses, program officials recognized the need to add the professional staff position of Youth/Family Advocate; and WHEREAS, Latisha was promoted to the position, and over a period of five (5) years, as a volunteer and more recently as a professional staff, she has demonstrated her commitment and dedication to the ideals of the Teen Court Program and the important work of meeting the needs of youth and families involved in the program; and WHEREAS, because of Latisha’s skills, abilities and steadfast dedication to youth, Lansing Teen Court now in the sixth year of operations, has provided program services to over 600 juvenile respondents and trained and directly involved nearly 2,700 high school students as Peer Jurors, Bailiffs and Clerks; and WHEREAS, the benchmarks Ms. Heath has achieved resulted in helping hundreds of young people become knowledgeable about our System of Laws, how courtrooms function, the harm crime causes our community and the importance of becoming responsible and contributing citizens. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Latisha Heath for her years of service to the Teen Court Program and extends its appreciation to Latisha for her dedication and the many contributions she has made to the citizens of Ingham County. FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07


Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:


RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee interviewed the applicant interested in serving on the Community Health Center Board; and WHEREAS, the Community Health Center Board also interviewed and recommended the appointment of the applicant. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints

Jacqueline Schraft, 1622 Victor Avenue, Lansing 48910 to the Community Health Center Board to a term expiring December 31, 2008. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook, Severino Approved 6/18/07


Introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE II POSITION WITHIN THE

HEALTHY SMILES UNIT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION #07- WHEREAS, the Health Department operates a Healthy Smiles Pediatric Dental Center that provides primary and preventive dentistry to low-income, Medicaid and uninsured children; and WHEREAS, the Department has an agreement with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (UMSD) that provides rotations for dental interns to rotate through the Department’s dental operations, with these interns providing dental care under the direction of a Health Department dentist; and WHEREAS, the Deputy Health Officer for Community Health Care Services has advised the Health Officer that the personnel needs of the Department’s Healthy Smiles Pediatric Dental Center will need to increase in order to support the UMSD dental students and consequential increased operational service delivery capacity; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners establish a Community Health Representative II position (UAW D) within the Healthy Smiles Pediatric Dental Center in order to support this unit’s increased operational service delivery; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that the additional patient based revenues from third party payers resulting from additional services provided by the UMSD students in conjunction with Health Department dentists are adequate to support the cost of the new position. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 1.0 FTE Community Health Representative II position UAW D ($28,374 - $34,048) within the Healthy Smiles Unit of the Health Department as recommended by the Human Resources Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is effective July 1, 2007. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved 6/18/07 COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07


Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR

AMBULATORY OUTPATIENT HIV/AIDS SERVICES

RESOLUTION #07- WHEREAS, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has long been the provider of physician services for HIV/AIDS ambulatory outpatient services in the community; and WHEREAS, the Health Department was notified by Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine that its HIV/AIDS outpatient clinical operations was not financially sustainable due to a decrease in financial support from the Ingham Regional Medical Center, thereby necessitating the closure of this vital operation unless an alternative delivery system with appropriate financing was secured; and WHEREAS, the Health Department has submitted and secured external funding through the Michigan Department of Community Health’s (MDCH) HIV Continuum of Care program, with $60,000 in Ryan White Part B funding awarded to the Department to ensure the provision of ambulatory HIV/AIDS services, for the period of July 1 through September 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Deputy Health Officer for Community Health Care Services has developed a strategic business model that incorporates ongoing Ryan White Part B funding from MDCH and the inclusion of ambulatory outpatient HIV/AIDS services as part of the Department’s Community Health Center operations; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer/Medical Director asserts that the continuance of HIV/AIDS ambulatory outpatient services is of vital importance to the health and welfare of the community. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the execution of an agreement with Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for ambulatory outpatient HIV/AIDS services for the period July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that services shall include:

1) 16 hours per week of physician coverage for HIV/AIDS clinics held at Michigan State Adult

Medicine ($21,000); 2) 32 hours per of nurse practitioner coverage for HIV/AIDS clinics held at Michigan State Adult

Medicine ($16,448); 3) Clinical support staff (64 hours per week) coverage for HIV/AIDS clinics held at Michigan State

Adult Medicine ($17,239); 4) $5,313 for occupancy and supplies related to the HIV/AIDS clinical operation within Michigan

State Adult Medicine. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement after review by the County Attorney.


RESOLUTION #07-

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved 6/18/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07


Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:


RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE COOPERATIVE OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT WITH THE INGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, Ingham County operates a network of community health centers that provide outpatient ambulatory primary health care services to 25,000 medically underserved individuals annually; and WHEREAS, Ingham County operates seven health centers that are designated through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC); and WHEREAS, Congress has enacted a preferential payment policy for FQHCs that helps ensure adequate reimbursement for care provided to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, thus allowing federal and other grant funds to be used to provide care to the uninsured; and WHEREAS, the FQHC Program as established through Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act requires a governing board with a majority of members who are patients of the health center; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has provided guidance that this governance requirement can be filled by a public entity FQHC through a co-applicant Community Health Center Board and a Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, in December 2002, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #02-294 and authorized a Cooperative Operational Agreement for the Ingham Community Health Center Board for an initial term of January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2004, with this agreement subsequently extended an additional two years by the Board of Commissioners (Resolution #04-353); and WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an amendment to extend the Cooperative Operational Agreement for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Cooperative Operational Agreement with the Ingham Community Health Center Board, originally authorized in Resolution #02-294. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall extend the Cooperative Operational Agreement for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved 6/18/07


Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, Ingham County and the Capital Area United Way share an interest in promoting the health and well-being of Ingham County residents, and both desire to measure health and well-being over time through a set of indicators; and WHEREAS, Ingham County and the Capital Area United Way executed a collaborative agreement in 2005, wherein the United Way provides administrative support to the Community Data Committee and manages a pool of funds for consulting and other contractual services in support of the Community Indicators Project; and WHEREAS, a major product of this collaboration will be the production of the third edition of the Indicators of Our Well-Being report in 2007, along with the raw data from resident surveying that will be available for community use; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that the Ingham County funds to support the continuation of this collaboration are included in the Health Department’s 2007 budget and has recommended that Ingham County amend and extend the collaborative agreement with the Capital Area United Way. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Collaborative Agreement with the Capital Area United Way, originally authorized in Resolution #05-148 and amended in Resolution #06-205. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall extend the agreement through March 31, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will contribute up to $55,000.00 from the Health Department’s 2007 budget to support the research, analysis, and report writing essential to the collaboration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds not expended by the end of the Health Department’s 2007 fiscal year (September 30, 2007) shall be carried forward to support contracted activities during the remainder of the agreement period. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney. HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Schor, Soule, Severino Nays: None Absent: Bahar-Cook Approved 6/18/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07


Introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees of the: INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2007/08 AGREEMENTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY

AGENCIES

RESOLUTION #07- WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002, for the purpose of funding an increase to 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; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners established a Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process, through Resolution #07-084 by reserving a pool of Juvenile Justice Millage funds, to seek and fund proposals from qualified vendors to increase the capacity of the county juvenile justice system for the treatment of delinquent and disturbed youth which the County believes to be consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal approved by the voters; and WHEREAS, the County has received applications for the 2007/08 Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Attorney to draft contracts for the period of July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008, for each Community Agency listed below in accordance with the dollar amounts allocated in the 2007/08 Budget as stated below, and for the services to Ingham County residents previously approved by the Judiciary Committee:

Child and Family Services Capital Area $75,000 Dispute Resolution Center $30,000 Lansing Teen Court $40,000 Larry M. Trice, Sr. Outreach Services, Seeds 2 Succeed $ 5,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts after review by the County Attorney. JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Nolan, Schafer Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 6/14/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07* *Commissioner Dougan voted no on the $5,000 appropriation for Larry M. Trice, Sr. Outreach Services, Seeds 2 Succeed


Introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH PLANTE & MORAN FOR 911 CENTER CONSULTANT SERVICES AND SUBCONTRACT WITH EAST LANSING

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners previously authorized a contract with Plante & Moran to evaluate the potential of combining the two 911 Dispatch Centers into one consolidated 911 Dispatch Center operated by the County of Ingham; and WHEREAS, representatives from the Cities of East Lansing and Lansing and Ingham County met with Plante & Moran as a Steering Committee to guide this study and the completed study was presented to the Board of Commissioners and the Public Safety Community in 2006; and WHEREAS, the City of East Lansing has presented an alternative plan to the original 911 Consolidation Plan called the Dual Dispatch Model which has raised additional questions; and WHEREAS, the City of East Lansing has solicited a proposal from Plante & Moran for some additional consulting services, and has developed a Scope of Services to enhance their original Feasibility Study on creating a single emergency dispatch center serving all of Ingham County; and WHEREAS, Plante & Moran has developed a Scope of Services in response to the City of East Lansing request. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Plante & Moran to Support 911 Center Consultant Services for an amount not to exceed $13,500 to be completed by July 31, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a subcontract with the City of East Lansing for one-half of the total costs for this project which in no event will total more than $6,750 for each party. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that up to $6,750 for this purpose will come from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 Fund for Management and System Improvements to be matched by the City of East Lansing on a dollar for dollar basis. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 6/14/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis Nays: Dougan Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INGHAM COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR INTER-L0CAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF EAST LANSING AND LANSING TO SHARE

PROCEEDS FROM THE 2007 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, an inter-local Agreement has been drafted among Ingham County, the City of East Lansing, and the City of Lansing, and approved as to form by the County Attorney for the time period of one year; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is made pursuant to application by the parties for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), FY2007 Local Solicitation, provided by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; and WHEREAS, all governing bodies acknowledge that each are eligible for disparate certification allocations; and WHEREAS, the City of Lansing shall act as principal and shall implement, monitor and account for project expenditures, and shall be a joint recipient of the one hundred eighty-two thousand, four hundred forty-seven and no/100 dollar ($182,447.00) award and said amount will be apportioned between the parties as follows: $13,996.00 designated for Ingham County, $22,600.00 designated for the City of East Lansing, and $145,851.00 designated for the City of Lansing; and WHEREAS, the City of Lansing, City of East Lansing, and Ingham County agree that the $182,447.00 shall be used for the following projects; mobile video recorders and lap top computers with no cost to Ingham County; and WHEREAS, all governing bodies find that the performance of the Agreement is in the best interests of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the citizens of Ingham County, and that the costs allocations shall fairly compensate the performing party for the services or functions under the Agreement. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves Ingham County entering into this one-year inter-local Agreement for the time period of August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2011 with the Cities of East Lansing and Lansing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff=s Office 2007 budget. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 6/14/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO DISPOSE OF FOUR MOTOROLA RADIOS

TO THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

RESOLUTION #07- WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has four (4) Motorola radios that it no longer needs; and WHEREAS, these four Motorola radios are as follows:

One RADIUS model D43LRA7PA5BK, serial #778FQQ4114; One MAX TRAC model D43MJA7DA5CK, serial #428FPQQ908; One MAX TRAC model D43MJA7DA5CK, serial #428FPQQ906; One MAX TRAC model D43MJA7DA5CK, serial #428FPQQ910; and

WHEREAS, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office has a need for said radios for their jail operation. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the sale of the above-referenced radios to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office for the total of $25.00 a piece or $100.00 in total. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sale of these radios will be as is, with no warranties expressed or implied. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 6/14/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07


Introduced by the Law Enforcement, County Services and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSITION FROM PROJECT SENTRY BY THE END OF 2007

RESOLUTION #07-

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Project Sentry program to continue through June of 2007, contingent on a Request for Proposal (RFP) process being conducted and completed to determine if there is a way to provide the same level of service at a lower cost to the County; and WHEREAS, the RFP process has concluded with three proposals being reviewed by an evaluation team of criminal justice agencies that use the services; and WHEREAS, it was determined by the RFP process that the services which include laboratory urinalysis could not be provided at the same level by the other vendors at a lower cost to the County; and WHEREAS, the Controller’s Office is recommending to transition from Project Sentry by the end of the 2007 budget year. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the recommendation of the Controller’s Office to transition from Project Sentry by the end of the 2007 budget year and directs them to present a plan to accomplish this transition by the end of the year to include: - A viable alternative to Project Sentry to provide an acceptable level of services for the

Judiciary/Criminal Justice Plan. - Payoff the lease for early termination or find a suitable organization to take over the lease. - Make the necessary employee payouts for accumulated benefits and attempt to find other County

positions for the two full-time County employees. - Devise a records storage and retention plan to be included as part of the plan to transition out the

program. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 6/14/07 COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/19/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07




RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008

RESOLUTION #07- WHEREAS, the Michigan Community Corrections Act of 1988 (PA511) authorizes the establishment of a Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) and Community Corrections programming; and WHEREAS, Ingham County and the City of Lansing formed a joint CCAB in 1990; and WHEREAS, PA511 also provides for the funding of CCAB Administration and Community Corrections programming; and WHEREAS, a Comprehensive Community Corrections Plan was approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, the Lansing City Council, and the State Office of Community Corrections; and WHEREAS, PA511 requires the annual submission of an application that identifies planned priorities and strategies to be implemented for the upcoming State fiscal year FY2007-2008. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the grant application submitted to the Michigan Department of Corrections for $279,300 in CCAB Plans and Services funds, $43,200 in Drunk Driving Jail Reduction and Community Treatment Program funds, and $554,800 for Probation Residential Services for a total of $877,300 for the time period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should a contract be offered by the Michigan Department of Corrections, the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contracts\subcontracts consistent with this resolution subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Tennis, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer Nays: None Absent: Holman Approved 6/14/07 FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan Nays: None Absent: Grebner Approved 6/20/07

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