Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
October 24, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
The October 24, 2006 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 7:30 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioner Thomas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Celentino 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 Nolan, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2006 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Thomas.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Schor indicated that there would be a substitute for agenda item 6 – Resolution Amending Resolution #00-198 (Resolution Adopting an Enhanced Access Policy) to Establish Fees for Enhanced Access to Records Distributed by the Drain Commissioner’s Office. The substitute was accepted by the Chairperson, without objection from the body.
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Nolan to add a late personal resolution authorizing Sheridan Land Consulting to apply for a grant from the American Farmland Trust on behalf of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board. Motion to add the resolution carried, with Commissioner Severino voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Thomas. The resolution was added to the agenda as item 19.
PUBLIC HEARING – 2007 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET:
Chairperson Celentino convened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. No one was present to address the Board and the public hearing was adjourned.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from John D. Parmer, Director, ORCBS, requesting new radio equipment. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Notice of public hearing from the City of Mason regarding application for 558 N. Cedar Street (Goodwill). Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Doris Carlice tendering her resignation from the Ingham County Women’s Commission. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Leonard Nixon, Director, DHS Bureau of Juvenile Justice, approving the amended 2005-06 Annual Plan and Budget for Child Care Fund Expenditures. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Position Statement from the City of East Lansing on consolidating 911. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Notice of a public hearing from the City of East Lansing regarding Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Amendment #8. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Notice of a public hearing from the City of East Lansing regarding the DDA Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan Amendment No. 5. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Gratiot County expressing opposition to an amendment to the General Property Tax Act, House Bill 6391. Received and placed on file.
PRESENTATION – UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED LAKE LANSING ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND RELATED DRAIN ISSUES FROM THE ROAD COMMISSION AND DRAIN COMMISSIONER:
Jean McDonald, Chairperson of the Ingham County Road Commission, and Patrick Lindemann, Ingham County Drain Commissioner gave the Board members an update on this project.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dr. Willie Davis, Lansing, addressed the Board to speak in opposition to the relocation of the Sparrow and St. Lawrence Family Health Centers to the LCC campus.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items, except 6, 7 and 19. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Thomas. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Thomas. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR MARRIAGE CEREMONIES OFFICIATED BY THE COUNTY CLERK
RESOLUTION #06-276
WHEREAS, recently enacted House Bill 4086, Public Act 419 of 2006, provides for County Clerks to solemnize marriages within the County in which they are elected as County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Clerk intends to provide, as a service of the Clerk’s Office, the solemnizing of marriages in accordance with HB 4086, PA 419 of 2006; and
WHEREAS, if the County Clerk solemnizes a marriage, the County Clerk shall charge and collect a fee to be determined by the Board of Commissioners, said fees shall be paid to the County Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund of the County at the end of each month; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk recommends charging a fee of $10 for each marriage solemnized, which is the amount charged by the Magistrate of the 55th District Court for solemnizing marriages.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes a fee in the amount of $10 for each marriage solemnized by the County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all revenues generated as a result of this service will be deposited in the County’s General Fund and the Controller is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this fee will take effect immediately upon the adoption of this resolution.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #00-198 (RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ENHANCED ACCESS POLICY) TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR ENHANCED ACCESS TO RECORDS DISTRIBUTED BY THE DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #06-277
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has adopted an Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy, whose intent is to provide a reasonable methodology, for recovering necessary costs of providing access to selected public records in the various forms available through technological enhancements; and
WHEREAS, access to certain records in the Ingham County Drain Commissioner's Office is now available in an enhanced form through the use of Geographical Information System (GIS) technology as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the development of this enhanced data represents a considerable investment of drainage district and county funds; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner is requesting that the Board of Commissioners establish reasonable fees to permit the recovery of the cost of providing enhanced access to the records set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner also proposes entering Intergovernmental Agreements with other units of government, which agreements will contain the required statements set forth in Public Act 462 of 1996, as amended, and which will obligate said units of government to collect and transmit to Ingham County the fees approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner and the County Controller, with the assistance of Fitzgerald Henne & Associates, Inc., have recommended a set of fees for this purpose.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Ingham County Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution #00-198 and establishes the fees effective immediately for enhanced access to records distributed by the Ingham County Drain Commissioner's Office:
1. For units of government, who choose not to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement, who sign an Intergovernmental Agreement without contributing under prior agreement with the Drain Commissioner to the creation of the GIS records, and for nongovernmental and commercial users, the fee will be as follows:
Photography $250 per quarter section or part thereof
Topography $500 per quarter section or part thereof
Floodplain/wetland $100 per quarter section or part thereof
2. for units of government who sign an Intergovernmental Agreement and contribute under prior agreement with the Drain Commissioner to the creation of the GIS records:
FREE
Prices listed exclude the actual cost of the medium or media (for example, compact disc, diskette, photographic
paper, etc.) chosen by the requester; nor do the prices include the reasonable cost of locating the data
and placing the data on the requested media. These excluded items shall be added to the listed prices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Drain Commissioner may waive fees for the section corner data listed
in section (a) of Exhibit A to this resolution in cases where the requester is required to use this data to comply
with the Drain Record Standards of the Drain Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fees will be reviewed for possible adjustment on an annual basis with a target of recovering the cost of providing the enhanced access.
Exhibit A
Description of GIS Records Included:
The Geographical Information System (GIS) records accessible under this resolution shall consist of the base data and digital orthophotographs as follows:
a) Digital data contracted for and paid for by the Drain Commissioner consisting of government survey section corners, quarter corners, and coordinates representing the surveyed corners;
b) Digital files containing property lines, lot numbers, plat boundaries, condominium boundaries, right-of-way, easement and property identification numbers linked to property tax records provided by the County Equalization Department;
c) Drainage district boundaries, including route, and course and acreage, linked to scanned records of written district boundary descriptions, route and course descriptions and easements;
d) Digital orthophotographs consisting of digital files of aerial photographs scaled to fit the ground surveys adjusted to state plane coordinates;
e) Digital files showing digital contour lines at every two (2) feet of elevation change; and
f) Other linked information available at the time of the request.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge
Nays: Severino, Vickers Absent: None Approved 10/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner De Leon to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioners Schafer, Severino and Vickers voting no, all others voting yes. Absent: Commissioner Thomas.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
INGHAM COUNTY 2007 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #06-278
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
WHEREAS, county offices, the courts, county departments, and others have submitted requests for a county appropriation in the 2007 budget; and
WHEREAS, the County Controller has considered these requests and has submitted a recommended budget as required by statute and Board of Commissioners’ resolution; and
WHEREAS, the various liaison committees of the Board of Commissioners have reviewed their section of the Controller's Recommended Budget and have made recommendations for approval or modification to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed each liaison committees’ recommendations and together with its own Strategic Planning Initiatives Fund allotment has presented a recommended balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners and to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners annually adopts a balanced budget and authorizes appropriations subject to the conditions set forth in its annual General Appropriations Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the budget contains anticipated revenues and expenditures from certain grant programs, which will also require approval of agreements with granting agencies at various times during the fiscal year.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2007 Ingham County Budget, as set forth in the Finance Committee Recommended Budget, dated September 27, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein, 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 following tax levies are hereby authorized for the 2006 tax year/2007 budget year for a total county levy of 8.9693 mills, including authorized levies for General Fund operations, special purpose, and Airport Authority millage:
2006/07 Millage Summary
Purpose Millage
General Operations 6.3512
Special Purpose - Emergency Telephone Services .8431
Special Purpose - County-wide Transportation .3968
Special Purpose – County-wide Transportation #2 .0800
Special Purpose - Juvenile Justice .5903
Trust & Agency - Capital Region Airport Authority .7079
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenues received by the County under Public Acts 106 and 107, 1985 (Convention Facility Tax revenue) shall not be used to reduce the County's 2006/2007 operating millage as defined by Public Act 2, 1986.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Public Act 2 of 1986, that 50% of the actual Convention Facility Tax revenue not used to reduce the County's operating tax rate shall be transmitted to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission, with the remaining revenues to be deposited in the County's General Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenues received by the County under Public Act 264 of 1987 (Health and Safety Fund Act) shall not be used to reduce the County's 2006/2007 operating millage levy, and that 11/17 of the actual Health and Safety Fund Act revenue not used to reduce the County's operating tax rate shall be appropriated to the Ingham County Health Department budget for those public health prevention programs and services whose costs is in excess of 1989 appropriation levels.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Public Act 264 of 1987, that 5/17 of the actual Health and Safety Fund Act revenue not used to reduce the County's operating tax rate shall be used for personnel and operating costs which are in excess of 1988 appropriation levels at the Circuit Court, Family Court, District Court, and Sheriff Department Law Enforcement with the remaining revenues generated by P.A. 264 of 1987 to be used for other General Fund expenditures.
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 Resolutions #94-93 and #04-253, a summary of which has been forwarded by the Controller to each department head, court and elected official.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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 in all departments, offices, and the courts, and no funds are appropriated for any permanent position or employee not on the approved Position Allocation List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners may, from time to time during the year, change the approved Position Allocation List and/or impose a hiring freeze, as circumstances warrant, and that the same limitation as to the number of permanent employees who can be employed with a revised Position Allocation List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certain positions contained in the Position Allocation List which are supported in some part by a grant, cost sharing, reimbursement, or some other source of outside funding are only approved contingent upon the County receiving the budgeted revenues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that such anticipated outside funding is not received or the County is notified that it will not be received, said positions shall be considered not funded and removed from the approved Position Allocation List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event the Board imposes a hiring freeze and vacancies occur during the existence of that hiring freeze, the vacant position shall not be filled, except by specific Board authorization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the policies regarding temporary employees shall remain in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that budgets for all funds are adopted on a January 1st fiscal year, with the following exceptions: County Health Fund (221), DHS - Child Care Fund (288), DHS - Social Welfare Fund (290), Family Division - Child Care Fund (292), all of which are adopted on an October 1st fiscal year, and the Fair Board Fund (561), which is adopted on a November 1st fiscal year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for the current number of court reporters is contingent upon the Court’s continuation of its policy to utilize an electronic means of capturing the record in the courtroom of one or more judges when the next reporter leaves the system consistent with the letter of agreement signed on May 10, 1992 between the Board of Commissioners, the Court, and the ICEA, provided however, that the electronic equipment will be operated by a court employee other than the Judge, as stated by the Circuit Court in its Policy and Procedure Manual (Section 6, Number 06.01.01, approved September 10, 2002).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of budgeted funds for the purchase of vehicles and necessary equipment such as marking kits, light bars, sirens, prisoner transport shields, radar, etc., from the State of Michigan and other municipal cooperative purchasing programs approved by the Purchasing Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vehicles being replaced are authorized to be transferred to another county department or agency for fair-market value established by the Purchasing Director, or are authorized to be sold at state auction or to a private company; the method of disposal shall be that which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County as determined by the Purchasing Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign agreements, contracts, and/or other documents related to the following grant programs and other 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 what is budgeted; and 2) there is no change in employee status and no additional employees other than as authorized in the adopted budget:
Cooperative Reimbursement Program for the Friend of the Court ($4,570,873)
Cooperative Reimbursement Program for Prosecuting Attorney ($879,032)
Annual Grant for Prosecuting Attorney Victim/Witness Program ($192,000)
Annual Grant for Prosecuting Attorney Domestic Violence Prevention Program ($50,347)
Annual Grant for Prosecuting Attorney Anti-Drug Abuse Program ($231,029)
Annual Renewal of Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant ($5,560)
Annual Child Care Agreement with State of Michigan ($14,519,007)
Annual Grant for Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program ($27,482)
Annual Grant for Secondary Road Patrol ($320,328)
Annual Grant for Marine Safety Program ($10,000)
Annual Grant for Emergency Management ($37,221)
Annual Grant for Drug Assets Forfeiture Program ($268,374)
Annual Grant for Remonumentation Program ($160,504)
Annual Work Study Grants ($75,179)
Annual Agreement with Greater Lansing Passenger Rail Council ($2,350)
Annual Renewal of Special Transportation Contract with Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), subject to any changes in scope of work being approved by the Human Services Committee ($2,794,336)
Annual Renewal of Contracts with Clinton County for Veteran Affairs services ($12,185)
Annual Renewal of Contracts with Eaton County for Veteran Affairs services ($55,827)
Annual Renewal of Contract with Fortis Benefits Insurance Company for Employee Life Insurance ($121,000)
Annual Renewal of Contract with Jefferson Pilot Financial for Employee Disability Insurance ($63,000)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all grants and funding arrangements with entities whose fiscal years do not coincide with the County's fiscal year be considered authorized providing that they have been authorized in part for in the adopted budget, and the remaining portion of the time period and funds are included in the Controller’s Recommended Budget for the succeeding fiscal year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds appropriated to a community agency but not spent by the end of the fiscal year may be carried over into the next fiscal year without additional Board approval, provided the Controller and Budget Office certify that the funds are available, and that the agency wishing to have said funds reappropriated provides a definitive scope of work for review by the Controller’s Office and the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any request for reappropriation to the 2007 budget of funds not spent in 2006 for a specific project must be received by the Budget Office no later than March 16, 2007, otherwise the request for reappropriation will not be considered.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioner Thomas.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FISCAL YEAR 2007
RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN 4C ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION #06-279
WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information and referral, training, and other services to child care organizations and to parents of children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has provided financial support for these services for many years; and
WHEREAS, the State no longer contracts directly with community agencies for these services but rather will contract with the Michigan 4C Association who will subcontract with community agencies throughout Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan 4C Association is proposing an Agreement for services for the Fiscal Year 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department’s 2007 Budget anticipated a continuation of 4C services and funding; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed Resource and Referral Agreement with the Michigan 4C Association.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Agreement with the Michigan 4C Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement will be October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, and that the Michigan 4C Association shall reimburse Ingham County for up to $445,264 during the period for expenses related to the scope and units of service included in the Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 10/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CHILD CARE TRAINING AGREEMENT
WITH THE MICHIGAN 4C ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
RESOLUTION #06-280
WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information and referral, training, and other services to day care organizations and to parents of children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Association Training Contract has provided financial support for these services for many years acting as the fiduciary agent for the Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan 4C Association is proposing to continue the agreement for Fiscal Year 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department=s 2007 Budget anticipated a continuation of 4C services and funding; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed contract with the Michigan 4C Association.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a Child Care Training Agreement with the Michigan 4C Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the agreement period shall be October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 and that the Michigan 4C Association shall reimburse Ingham County up to $54,000 for services provided pursuant to the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 10/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2006-2007 MOVING OUR COMMUNITY
TOWARD HEALTH GRANT
RESOLUTION #06-281
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) implements a grant program to improve diet and physical activity in communities; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County was the recipient of a Moving Our Community Toward Health planning grant in 2005 and 2006; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH has awarded a $58,000 implementation grant for the Moving Our Community Toward Health initiative for FY 2006-2007; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the 2006-2007 Moving Our Community Toward Health grant.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Moving Our Community Toward Health grant with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MDCH will provide Ingham County with $58,000 to implement the initiative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the grant funding shall be included in the 2006-2007 CPBC Agreement with the MDCH, covering the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subcontracts are authorized in the specified amounts with the following individuals and organizations:
LeRoy Harvey, 1641 Mt. Vernon, East Lansing - $32,000
Michael Thomas, 2555 Capeside Drive, Okemos - $7,000
Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council - $9,000
South Lansing Community Development Association - $1,000
Allen Neighborhood Center - $7,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 Budget to implement the resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant agreement and the subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 10/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE
SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC.
RESOLUTION #06-282
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) in eight Michigan counties, including Oakland; and
WHEREAS, the BCCCP program is funded with federal funds reappropriated by the State and allocated by the Michigan Department of Community to local programs, and those funds are limited; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department was advised that grant funds were available to support cancer prevention programs in Oakland County and the Department submitted a proposal to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to provide clinic services in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded a grant to support those services in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the grant agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant agreement with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of providing clinic services to women in Oakland County in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the grant contract shall be October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, and that the Susan G. Komen Foundation will pay Ingham County up to $66,280 to support the enhancement effort in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 Budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant contract after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 10/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION AND
THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN
RESOLUTION #06-283
WHEREAS, Ingham County benefits from the State of Michigan strategy of developing school-based health centers, receiving $485,000 in grants during FY 2007; and
WHEREAS, the School Community Health Alliance of Michigan advocates for the school-based health center strategy and provides technical support to the school based-health centers; and
WHEREAS, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation proposes to use Ingham County as the fiduciary agent for a grant to support the work of the School Community Health Alliance of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant and authorize a contract with the School Community Health Alliance of Michigan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for the purpose of creating stable funding for school-based health centers and making quality health care more accessible and sustainable for children and youth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Kellogg Foundation grant shall not exceed $950,000 for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with the School Community Health Alliance of Michigan (SCHA-MI), which was formed with the purpose of working to stabilize funding for school-based health centers and making quality health care more accessible and sustainable for children and youth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract with the SCHA-MI shall be for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 and shall be for an amount not to exceed $751,356, supported by funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and federal Medicaid matching funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 Budget by increasing revenue and expenditures by $751,356.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the FY 2007 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health to include the Ingham County/Kellogg Foundation/ School Community Health Alliance of Michigan collaboration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract with the SCHA-MI and any Kellogg Foundation grant documents after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Absent Approved 10/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JUMPSTART AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-284
WHEREAS, Ingham County has an agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services through which the State provides financial support to the Jumpstart Program, this Agreement was authorized in Resolution #05-246; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services proposes to increase the funding to purchase additional services; and
WHER EAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Strong Families Safe Children agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services (SFSC-02-33004-4) through which the State purchases services from the Ingham County Jumpstart Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the amendment authorizes the continuation of services and funding for the period October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall be amended to increase funding by $3,750 to purchase 75 units of service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the other terms and conditions of the agreement shall remain unchanged.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 10/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FEDERAL COMPASSION CAPITAL FUND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM GRANT
RESOLUTION #06-285
WHEREAS, Ingham County has invested to improve resident’s health and well-being through community engagement, community empowerment and community development, using Ingham County funds and funds from foundations and the state and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium has become an important entity in this work; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium works through member organizations, often using the Ingham County Health Department as its fiduciary agent; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium developed a proposal to the Federal Department of Health and Human Services to enhance Ingham County’s efforts to improve the capacity of community and faith-based agencies to be effective in their missions; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $500,000 Compassion Capital Fund Program grant to Ingham County, acting on behalf of the Power of We Consortium; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program grant award.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts a $500,000 Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program grant from the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the grant program shall be September 30, 2006 through February 29, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a full-time ICEA Pro 07 Accountant-Health position be established in the Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Health Department is authorized to issue mini-grants to approximately 25 community and faith-based agencies, after issuing an RFP through the County’s Purchasing Department and receiving recommendations for the awards from the Power of We Investors’ Steering Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Christian Services/Love Inc. to assist with outreach and the provision of Technical Assistance in an amount not to exceed $61,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with the Allen Neighborhood Center to assist with the provision of Technical Assistance in an amount not to exceed $44,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Michigan State University’s Center for Community and Economic Development in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Public Sector Consultants for evaluation services in an amount not to exceed $98,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to issue subcontracts with individuals and/or organizations recommended by the Power of We Consortium’s Community Leadership and Practice Committee to provide training to the community and faith-based agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 Budget in order to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any grant award documents.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 10/16/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH AVI SYSTEMS FOR UPGRADES AND/OR PURCHASES FOR COURT RECORDING EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION #06-286
WHEREAS, Resolution #06-143 authorized an agreement with AVI Systems for the purchase of new courtroom recording equipment; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that additional items were needed for Judge Giddings’ audio and video system in his courtroom and chambers; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court Administrator and the Management Information Services Department agreed with the recommendation to purchase the additional items; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court has the additional funds approved within their Capital Improvement Plan budget; and
WHEREAS, the 30th Judicial Circuit Court recommends purchasing a new audio and video system for Judge Giddings’ courtroom and chambers for $49,851.00, with annual preventative maintenance costs of $4,000.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an
amendment to the contract previously authorized with AVI Systems, 4575 44th Street, SE, Suite C, Grand Rapids, Michigan for purchasing a new audio and video system to increase it from $49,900.00 to $76,647.00, (including an upgrade for log notes at a cost of $175.00) and annual preventative maintenance costs of $9,000 an increase of $300 from $8,700.
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Courts’ 2006 Budget.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/12/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INGHAM COUNTY TO ENTER INTO THE INGHAM COUNTY SYSTEM OF CARE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #06-287
WHEREAS, the IMPACT Partnership has received a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse – Mental Health Services Administration) grant from the Department of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS, local community-based treatment of youth whenever possible is a desired outcome; and
WHEREAS, the IMPACT Partnership (made up of representatives of the Ingham County Department of Human Services, Ingham County Family Court, Lansing School District, Ingham Intermediate School District, Association for Children’s Mental Health, St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Child & Family Services – Capital Area, parents, and youth) desires to establish policy that will coordinate cross-system funding and create a locus of accountability to shift from residential and inpatient services to home and community-based services; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution in support of the IMPACT Partnership and a Community Based System of Care; and
WHEREAS, the IMPACT Partnership is requesting Ingham County to enter into an interagency agreement bringing together service providers to better partner with families and to create an integrated, effective, efficient, and transformed system of care for youth with SED that will reduce the need for out-of-home placements and psychiatric hospitalizations.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into an interagency agreement to create a coordinated network of services and system of care which partners families and youth, is comprehensive, culturally and linguistically sensitive, strength-based, and accessible to multi-system children/youth and their families/care givers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as a partner in this interagency agreement, Ingham County agrees to make the commitments listed in Section V of the attached agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign this agreement after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/12/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE FROM M/A-COM, INC., INITIATION OF SYSTEM WARRANTY PERIOD, AND ENTERING INTO A SOFTWARE FX AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #06-288
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #03-324 to accept the M/A-COM, Inc. Final System Design as recommended by Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting, Inc. to replace and upgrade the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee, with the assistance of the Project Manager, MLJ Consulting, Inc. are recommending the Radio System Acceptance from M/A-COM Inc., Initiation of System Warranty Period, and Entering into a Software FX Agreement; and
WHEREAS, County staff has reviewed the recommendations and concurs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the recommendations of the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting, Inc. and authorizes the Public Safety Radio System acceptance from M/A-COM, Inc., Initiation of System Warranty Period effective October 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a three year Software FX Agreement with M/A-COM, Inc. from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2009, at no charge, as recommended by the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of up to an additional $20,000 for the 911 Public Safety Radio Communication System as approved by the 911 Advisory Committee and the Controller for miscellaneous end of project expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds will come from the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System approved Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract/purchase documents with County approved vendors as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney consistent with this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to approve Final Acceptance of the 911 Public Safety Radio Communication System, on behalf of Ingham County, upon successful completion of the punch list items and upon the recommendation of the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee and MLJ Consulting, Inc., the Project Manager.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/12/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO ACCEPT A HISTORICAL INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONSTABLE BADGE FOR DISPLAY IN THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #06-289
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has display cases to exhibit memorabilia and items pertaining to the history of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office as it relates to law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, employees, former employees, families of former employees, and citizens at large make donations of historical artifacts for display at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, Dale Gribler, Sheriff of Van Buren County, Michigan, wishes to donate an Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Constable Badge, which was seized during a drug raid in 2006, to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, there will be no costs associated with this donation to Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Ingham accepts the donation of this historical Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Constable Badge from Sheriff Dale Gribler; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses their appreciation to Sheriff Dale Gribler for his generous donation to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office and his interest in preserving the history of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to accept and display the above-listed item.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/12/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Curtis Hertel:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHERIDAN LAND CONSULTING TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST ON BEHALF OF THE INGHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD
RESOLUTION #06-290
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 Board of Commissioners entered into a contract with Sheridan Land Consulting to provide technical assistance for the implementation of the Farmland Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board has been encouraged to seek alternative sources of funding; and
WHEREAS, Sheridan Land Consulting wishes to apply for a $3,000 grant from the American Farmland Trust on behalf of the Ingham and Clinton County Agricultural Preservation Boards to assist in providing outreach and education on farmland preservation efforts in the region.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Sheridan Land Consulting to apply for a grant from the American Farmland Trust to assist in the provision of outreach and educational efforts on behalf of the Ingham County Agricultural Preservation Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any necessary documents associated with this grant application.
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Commissioner Curtis Hertel
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Bahar-Cook to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Thomas.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dr. Willie Davis again urged the Board to reconsider the relocation of the Sparrow and St. Lawrence Health Clinics.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Dougan congratulated Holt, East Lansing, Haslett and Mason High School football teams for their great seasons.
Commissioner Severino congratulated the Clerk on the passage of House Bill 4086, which authorizes County Clerk’s to solemnize marriages.
Commissioner Hertel congratulated the East Lansing High School football team for the great turnaround season they had.
Commissioner Copedge congratulated the NAACP on their recent dinner, which featured speaker Reverend Al Sharpton speaking on affirmative action.
Commissioner De Leon congratulated her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Kelly, on the recent birth of their daughter and her first grandchild.
Commissioner Bahar-Cook reminded and encouraged everyone, regardless of party affiliation, to vote on November 7th.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $14,820,782.64. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioner Thomas
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:ll p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk