Board of Commissioners Rooms- Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
May 22, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Thomas called the May 22, 2007 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to order at 7:42 p.m. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Tim Ettinger, grandson of former Commissioner Frank Guerriero led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Severino to adopt the Minutes of the May 8, 2007 meeting, as written. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Chairperson Thomas reported that Commissioner Tennis had requested the addition of a late resolution supporting State Revenue enhancements. This resolution will be considered in the committee process.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Jerry Ambrose, tendering his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation and the Brownfield Authority. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from the City of East Lansing regarding the Development of a Dog Park in the City of East Lansing. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from the Greater Lansing Arab American Social Services thanking the Board for its grant. Received and placed on file.
Resolution from Hillsdale County expressing opposition to House Bill 4398. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter from Shiawassee County Community Development announcing a Public Hearing regarding the proposed Shiawassee County Future Land Use Plan. Referred to the County Services Committee.
Letter, with attachments, from the State Tax Commission regarding a request from the City of Lansing to revoke the real and personal property components of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Novations Group. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Department of Treasury regarding the Tri-county Convention Facilities Tax/4% state-wide Liquor Tax. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from the Michigan Association of Counties, thanking the Board for forwarding copies of its resolution in support of Senate Bills 410 and 411. Received and placed on file.
Letter from the Department of Treasury revoking the real property component of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Foresight Group, Inc. Received and placed on file.
Notice of a Public Hearing from the City of Leslie regarding an Application for an Industrial Facilities Certificate for Len Industries, Inc. Referred to the Finance Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except 12 and 17. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted in the minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING LUCILE BELEN
RESOLUTION #07-113
WHEREAS, Lucile Belen was elected to the Lansing City Council in 1957; her forthright manner, courage, and compassion for people have made her a role model for hundreds of Lansing area women and men; and
WHEREAS, during her 39 years as a member of the Council, she served as President for five years, served as Chairperson of each standing committee, and was a key member of nearly every ad hoc committee; and
WHEREAS, Lucile also participated in many intergovernmental boards, including the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and the Capital Area Transit Authority; and
WHEREAS, Lucile’s governmental accomplishments have advanced the status of women in the local political arena and encouraged younger women to participate in the process; and
WHEREAS, Lucile’s accomplishments have been recognized by many organizations; she is the recipient of the Woman of the Year by the Altrusa Club, the Diana Award from the YWCA, induction into the Business Hall of Fame at Lansing Community College, the Athena Award and the Community Service Award from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Community Healthcare Leadership Award from Ingham Regional Medical Center, and the Metropolitan Fine Arts Council Award; and
WHEREAS, Lucile served as a member of the Ingham County Jury Board from September, 1995 through April, 2007.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Lucile Belen for her many years of service to the Ingham County Jury Board and extends its sincere appreciation to Lucile for her dedication and commitment to the citizens of Ingham County.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/15/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING DETECTIVE MARK BOWSER
RESOLUTION #07-114
WHEREAS, Mark Bowser began his career with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office in July of 1983 when he was assigned as a Sheriff’s Deputy at the Ingham County Jail; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, he was assigned to the Field Division of the Sheriff’s Office, and in 1998 he was promoted to Detective, a position he currently holds; and
WHEREAS, as a Detective, Mark Bowser was assigned to forensic analysis of digital media, he served on the Attorney General’s Task Force on Internet Crimes Against Children, and was also assigned full-time to investigate the death of Ricky Holland and assist the Ingham County Prosecutor with the prosecution of the victim’s parents; and
WHEREAS, Detective Bowser has provided seminars for local high schools where he has taught several hundred students on the dangers of the internet; and
WHEREAS, along with Detective Bowser’s full case load of non-cyber related criminal investigations, he is also responsible for the computer crime investigations for the Sheriff’s Office, and has given numerous presentations regarding computer forensics and on-line investigations to the public, as well as organizations such as the Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis clubs.
WHEREAS, with over 23 years of service, Detective Mark Bowser is retiring from the Sheriff’s Office on May 31, 2007.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Detective Mark Bowser for his many years of dedicated service to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/15/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC ACT 2 FUNDS TO COUNTIES
RESOLUTION #07-115
WHEREAS, the Michigan Legislature is currently looking at proposed legislation, Senate Bill 220, which would completely raid the convention facility fund in an effort to balance the 2007 state budget; and
WHEREAS, the impact on Ingham County would be the loss of $1.6 million dollars that service substance-abuse treatment programs and public safety; and
WHEREAS, annual cuts to county programs in other areas of the budget have left critical county services in an extremely vulnerable position; and
WHEREAS, cuts to substance abuse programs, particularly a cut of this magnitude, is dangerous public policy, especially when taken in concert with current jail overcrowding and recent state proposals to accelerate the number of parolees and shift the sentencing guidelines so more felons are housed in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, increasingly, counties are being asked to remain responsible for providing extensive state-mandated services while the state cuts county budgets; and
WHEREAS, a recent survey of 27 counties indicates that the state constitutionally or statutorily requires $1.1 billion dollars worth of mandated services; however, only $550 million of those dollars come from the state; and
WHEREAS Ingham County cannot maintain the services currently provided when the state continually cuts funding; it is the residents of Michigan who will suffer when services such as county jails, roads, local public health departments and public safety are cut again.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners opposes the elimination of Public Act 2 funds to counties and urges the Ingham County legislators to do all in their power to protect the vital services Michigan's counties provide.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Ingham County legislators and the Michigan Association of Counties.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/15/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DIETZ JANITORIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CLEANING SERVICES AT THE HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING,
THE GRADY PORTER BUILDING/VETERANS MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, AND
WILLOW CLINIC/HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #07-116
WHEREAS, the current janitorial contract is due to expire July 31, 2007 for the Human Services Building, Grady Porter Building/Veterans Memorial Courthouse, and the Willow Clinic; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals from qualified and experienced vendors who are familiar with providing cleaning services for office buildings and medical facilities; the contract term would be for three (3) years starting August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2010, for a cost not to exceed $1,660,643.00, the contract will include an option to renew for an additional two (2) years with a mutual agreement between the County and the Contractor, which reflects the required payment of living wage; and
WHEREAS, the funds for said services are located within the appropriate operating building budgets, 931100 Maintenance Contractual; and
WHEREAS, after review the Purchasing and Facilities Departments concur that a three (3) year contract be awarded to Dietz Janitorial Services, Inc. who submitted the lowest and realistic proposal to provide cleaning services for the following listed annual costs:
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Year 1 – 2007 – 2008 |
$ 538,150.00 |
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Year 2 – 2008 – 2009 |
$ 552,680.00 |
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Year 3 – 2009 – 2010 |
$ 569,813.00 |
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Total Cost for 3 Years |
$1,660,643.00 |
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board Commissioners authorizes entering into a three (3) year contract, starting August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2010, with the option of renewal for two (2) years to provide cleaning services for the Human Services Building, Grady Porter/Veterans Memorial Courthouse, and Willow Clinic to Dietz Janitorial Service, Inc., 6910 S. Cedar St., Suite 3, Lansing, Michigan 48911, for a cost not to exceed $1,660,643.00 which reflects the payment of living wages.
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 5/15/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 5/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF THE POSITION ALLOCATION LIST WITHIN THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #07-117
WHEREAS, the electorate of Ingham County overwhelmingly approved the 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 complexity and condition of the buildings and building systems will require the level of expertise provided by the Facilities Department; and
WHEREAS, the budget, as proposed by the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission, estimates that approximately 4,500 Facility Department hours will be necessary annually for the upkeep of the Potter Park Zoo buildings, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and chiller/water treatment systems; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide these services it is necessary to add one Building Maintenance Supervisor and one Building Maintenance Mechanic II position to the Facilities Department’s allocation list.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Board of Commissioners authorizes the Position Allocation List for the Facilities Department be modified to include the addition of a Building Maintenance Supervisor and a Building Maintenance Mechanic II.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Facilities Department’s involvement in maintenance at Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo shall result in no additional expenditures from the County General Fund.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/15/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 5/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION UPDATING VARIOUS FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #07-118
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners set various fees for county services in Resolution 02-155 based on information and recommendations of the Maximus Cost of Services Analysis completed in 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners also established the percent of the cost of providing the services which should be recovered by such fees, referred to in this process as a “target percent”; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has directed the Controller’s Office to establish a process for the annual review of these fees and target percents; and
WHEREAS, this process begins with the calculation of a cost increase factor, which is equal to the previous three year average increase in the general fund adopted budget for the appropriate departments; and
WHEREAS, this cost increase factor is applied to the previous year’s calculated cost and multiplied by the target percent, and in most cases rounded to the lower full dollar amount in order to arrive at a preliminary recommended fee for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, in cases where the calculated cost multiplied by target percent is much higher than the current fee, the fee will be recommended to increase gradually each year until the full cost multiplied by target percent is reached, in order to avoid any drastic increases in fees; and
WHEREAS, in cases where the calculated cost multiplied by target percent is lower than the current fee, no fee increase will be recommended for that year; and
WHEREAS, after initial recommendations are made by the Controller, these recommendations are distributed to the affected offices and departments, in order to receive their input; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the input from the affected offices and departments, the Controller makes final recommendations to the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Controller’s Office has finished its annual review of these fees and recommended increases where appropriate based on increased costs of providing services supported by these fees and the percent of the cost of providing the services which should be covered by such fees as established by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Controller’s recommendations including the target percentages, along with recommendations of the various county offices, departments, and staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes or encourages the following fee increases in Attachments A and B at the rates established effective January 1, 2008 with the exception of the Health Department, where new rates will be effective October 1, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fees within major Health Department services are not included on the attachments and were not set by the policy above, but rather through policy established in Resolutions 05-166 and 05-242.
FINANCE: Yeas:* Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/16/07
*Commissioners Dougan and Celentino voted “no” on the Environmental Health Point of Sale Fees
Moved by Commissioner Celentino, supported by Commissioner Copedge to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Dougan to split the resolution and vote on the five Environmental Health Point of Sale items separately. Chairperson Thomas granted the request to split the vote.
The motion to increase the fees for the Point of Sale Application Processing Fee, the Point of Sale Site Evaluation, the Point of Sale follow up (septic only); the Point of Sale follow up (well only) and the Point of Sale Annual Inspector Renewal fee passed, with Commissioners Celentino, Dougan, Holman, Nolan, Schafer, Severino and Soule voting no, all others voting yes.
The motion to adopt the remaining fee increases carried, with Commissioner Severino voting no, all other voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATED FUNDS FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM (SPARROW COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER)
RESOLUTION #07-119
WHEREAS, the Health Department has received a donation of funds in the amount of $4,786.38, including $2,391.38 from Physicians for Human Rights and $1,385.00 from American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians/Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Affairs Office; and
WHEREAS, these donors have requested that these funds be used to support the Health Department’s Health Care for the Homeless program; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department is interested in using the donated funds for this purpose.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Health Department to accept these donations in the amount of $4,786.38 to support the Health Care for the Homeless program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Health Department to expend up to $2,500 to purchase a Tablet PC with wireless cellular capability for use on the Mobile Health Unit (“bus”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the balance of the donated funds be used to support activities related to the Health Department’s Health Care for the Homeless program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Health Department’s 2006/2007 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department send letters of acknowledgement of donations to the appropriate entities.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/14/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE JURY BOARD
RESOLUTION #07-120
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Jury Board due to the expiration of a term; and
WHEREAS, the Judiciary Committee interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints
Matthew Davis, 1009 Foxborough Drive, Williamston, 48895
to the Jury Board to a term expiring April 30, 2013.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Judge of the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Court concurs with this appointment.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/10/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY CONTROLLER TO PROCURE PROPERTY FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FACILITY
RESOLUTION #07-121
WHEREAS, the Court has previously proposed that the County consider a Juvenile Assessment Center and a Continuum of Care Facility that would house and treat delinquent and disturbed youth in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the passage of the 2002 Juvenile Millage, Ingham County contracted with Chinn Planning, Inc. to provide recommendations and to develop an Action Plan for a Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care to appropriately treat delinquent and disturbed youth in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, in its Action Plan, Chinn Planning, Inc. recommended that Ingham County build an Assessment Center as well as a Day Treatment/Night Reporting Center; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized the County Controller in cooperation with CB Richard Ellis to evaluate property sites compatible with the Circuit Court’s and Community Partners’needs; and
WHEREAS, the Court, in cooperation with the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Coalition for Youth, has proposed that the Assessment Center and the Day Treatment/Night Reporting parts of Continuum of Care be combined into a single facility; and
WHEREAS, this facility is proposed to house a full scope of services (e.g., prevention, intervention, aftercare, and sanctions) and include a variety of programs and services: Alternative Day School and After School Program, Family Assessment and Treatment Center, Substance Abuse Services, Mental Health Services, among others; and
WHEREAS, it would be advantageous to authorize the Controller to proceed with the ability to make conditional offers to acquire property deemed suitable for the Continuum of Care Facility.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Controller, subject to approval by the Board Chair, to negotiate for the purchase of property for the Continuum of Care Facility at a cost most advantageous to the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to place a deposit not to exceed $50,000 towards the purchase of property for the Continuum of Care Facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make contingent offers on suitable properties for the Continuum of Care Facility, subject to final approval from the Board of Commissioners.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/10/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT UP TO $18,000 FROM THE CITY OF LANSING FOR THE DRIVE MICHIGAN SAFELY TASK FORCE GRANT FOR FY 2006-2007
RESOLUTION #07-122
WHEREAS, the Office of Highway Safety Planning has approved a Drive Safely Michigan Task Force in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office’s portion of the grant contract is up to $18,000.00, for reimbursement of the officers working overtime to participate in a joint effort to enforce Michigan’s impaired driving and safety belt usage laws; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Drive Michigan Safely Task Force Grant Program is to work specific locations throughout Ingham County to conduct enforcement for impaired driving and conduct safety belt enforcement zones; and
WHEREAS, this grant program has been in effect since 1985 with participation from the Lansing Police Department, Meridian Township Police Department, East Lansing Police Department, Michigan State Police, and the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, all working together on the same nights for saturation enforcement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to accept up to $18,000.00 from the City of Lansing Department, for reimbursement of officer overtime for participating in the joint effort to enforce Michigan’s impaired driving and safety belt usage laws for the FY 2006-2007 time period.
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, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office 2006 and 2007 budgets.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 5/10/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/16/07
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH M/A-COM, INC. FOR A
MULTI-SITE ENHANCEMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS
VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
RESOLUTION #07-123
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #03-324 to accept the M/A-COM, Inc. Final System Design as recommended by the 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 City of Lansing and the 911 Advisory Board are recommending an enhancement of the radio system coverage over and above the initial project primarily for the South West portion of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee, with the assistance of the Lansing Radio Shop and M/A-COM, Inc. have developed a Multi-Site enhancement proposal and are recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve this proposed Multi-Site enhancement to the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee is further recommending that the County Controller proceed to negotiate with M/A-COM, Inc. the final contract price, coverage guarantee, and proposal for this Multi-Site enhancement to the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System for a cost not to exceed $405,000; and
WHEREAS, County staff has reviewed the recommendation and concurs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves a contract with M/A-COM, Inc. for a Multi-Site enhancement to the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System as recommended by the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee for a cost not to exceed $405,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Controller to negotiate with M/A-COM, Inc. the final contract price, coverage guarantee, and finance plan for this project from unbudgeted 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services - 911 funds for Management and System Improvements ($205,000), less any Homeland Security 2006 Grant funds from both the County of Ingham’s ($100,000) and City of Lansing’s ($100,000) appropriations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a three year contract with AT&T for a T-1 line at a cost of $11,870, and to reimburse the City of Lansing for a Generator Transfer Switch at a cost of $5,490 for the Multi-Site enhancement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any new contract or purchase documents as prepared by or approved as to form by the County Attorney that are consistent with this resolution.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 5/10/07
FINANCE: Yeas: Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/16/07
Moved by Commissioner Copedge, supported by Commissioner De Leon to adopt the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Celentino to amend the resolution as follows: in the first Be it Further Resolved paragraph, add the following language: …911 funds for Management and System Improvements ($205,000); less any Homeland Security 2006 Grant funds from both the County of Ingham’s ($100,000) and City of Lansing’s ($100,000) appropriations.
The motion to adopt, as amended, carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Thomas requested the appointment of Katherine Czarnecki to the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Tennis to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Dougan announced that the Be a Tourist in Your Own Town day is scheduled for Saturday, June 2.
Commissioner Dougan announced that Mason High Schools recognized three seniors who are children of county employees: Salutatorian Andrew Gehl, son of Parks Department employee Jeff Gehl, and Co-Valedictorians Alexander Church, son of Treasurer’s office employee Terri Church and Kristin Bellmer, daughter of Board Coordinator Becky Bennett.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced that the East side Farmers Market is now open every Wednesday afternoon/early evening. The market is held at the Allen Neighborhood Center parking lot.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Soule to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $11,024,813.92.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk