ADOPTED - July 22, 2003

Agenda Item 20

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

RESOLUTION #03-176

WHEREAS, the South Lansing Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) is hosting the first annual South Side Community Showcase on Saturday, August 23, 2003 from noon to 6:00 p.m., at Benjamin Davis Park; and

WHEREAS, the CDAB brings representatives of south side businesses, churches, schools, neighborhoods, service agencies, community organizations, and the City together to improve quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County is a key player in CDAB's efforts to build a stronger sense of community by enhancing the quality of life on the south side; and

WHEREAS, unfortunately, many residents are unaware of all the services that are available to them by Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the South Side Community Showcase will allow thousands of residents to learn what Ingham County government has to offer to assist its citizens.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners supports the efforts of CDAB to host the first annual South Side Community Showcase.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will host an information booth to acquaint County residents with the services the County government provides to assist its citizens such as health department services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will compensate the CDAB for costs up to $500 from the Board of Commissioners' budget, upon presentation of appropriate receipts approved by the County Controller related to the distribution of information on Ingham County services, including the provision of space for Ingham County departments and offices to distribute this material.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is authorized to sign any required contract after approval as to form by civil counsel.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman De Leon, Schor

Nays: None Absent: Severino, Nevin Approved 7/15/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Swope, Dedden Approved 7/16/03