ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF PROPOSAL AND ENTERING INTO
A CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADING AT THE INGHAM COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS
RESOLUTION #97-201
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fairgrounds is in need of electrical upgrading; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board has a $96,273 budget for utility upgrading in the
1997 Capital Improvement Budget of which $3,500 has already been paid to Wolverine Engineers
for preparation of plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, proposals were solicited and evaluated by Ingham County Purchasing and Properties
Department and it is their recommendation, with concurrence of the Ingham County Fair Board,
to award a contract to Ballard Electric, the firm submitting the lowest responsive proposal; and
WHEREAS, the total proposed cost of the project exceeded the budgeted amount requiring the
scope of the project to been changed with a total cost not to exceed $92,773.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the award of proposal and authorizes entering into a contract with Ballard Electric, in
the amount not to exceed $92,773, for electrical up-grading to be done at the Ingham County
Fairgrounds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the County Attorney to prepare the necessary documents with the Board Chairperson
and the County Clerk authorized to sign the same.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO WITHDRAW FROM THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE REGIONAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM, INC.
RESOLUTION #97-202
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners entered into a Regional Economic
Development Agreement, dated April 15, 1988, by and between Clinton County, Eaton County,
Ingham County, Delta Township, Meridian Township, City of Lansing, City of East Lansing, Tri-County Employment and Training Partnership, and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, in
order to encourage economic development within the Region and the jurisdictional boundaries of
the parties; and
WHEREAS, a new nonprofit corporation, known as the Lansing Regional Economic
Development Team, Inc., has been formed to address and promote economic development within
the Greater Lansing Metropolitan Area, and it would be in the best interest of the public health,
safety, and general welfare for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to become a member
of the Lansing Regional Economic Development Team, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, to the extent that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is entitled to a
distribution of any remaining monies under the April 15, 1988 Regional Economic Development
Agreement, it is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare that such
monies be distributed to the Lansing Regional Economic Development Team, Inc. to be used for
the purpose of that corporation.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby withdraws from the April 15, 1988 Regional Economic Development Agreement effective October 1, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all actions for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners
to become a member of the Lansing Regional Economic Development Team, Inc., effective July
1, 1997, shall be authorized, and its 1997-98 fiscal year membership dues to the Lansing
Regional Economic Development Team, Inc. shall be paid when due.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any distribution of funds due to the Ingham County Board
of Commissioners upon termination of the April 15, 1988 Regional Economic Development
Agreement shall instead be distributed to the Lansing Regional Economic Development Team,
Inc., in addition to any membership dues for the 1997-98 fiscal year for the purposes of that
corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson and Clerk be authorized to sign the
Agreement upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH CUSACK'S
MASONRY RESTORATION FOR EXTERIOR CLEANING, TUCKPOINTING &
CAULKING AT THE GRADY PORTER BUILDING
RESOLUTION #97-203
WHEREAS, the Grady Porter Building is in need of exterior cleaning and joint sealant along with
tuckpointing and caulking of the deteriorating retaining walls and planters on the north side of the
building; and
WHEREAS, funds are approved and available in the 1997 Capital Improvements Plan for this
project; and
WHEREAS, Architect John Meyer of Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates and the Purchasing
& Properties Department solicited and reviewed proposals for the exterior cleaning, tuckpointing,
and caulking at the Grady Porter Building; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of both Architect John Meyer and the Purchasing &
Properties Department that a contract be awarded to Cusack's Masonry Restoration, who
submitted the lowest responsive proposal in the amount of $55,743.00, leaving us with a
contingency fund of $14,257.00 to cover unforseen costs for a total of $70,000.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
entering into a contract with Cusack's Masonry Restoration, 15570 Cook Rd., Hubbardston, MI
48845 to perform exterior cleaning and joint sealant along with needed masonry repairs on the
retaining walls and planters at the Grady Porter Building for a total project cost of $55,743.00
with a contingency fund of $14,257.00 to cover unforseen costs for a total of $70,000.00,
proceeds at the end of this project will be returned to the appropriate line item.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County Attorney to prepare the necessary documents with the Board Chairperson and County
Clerk to sign the same.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Sims, Stid Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SCHOOL SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAM AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #97-204
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and Ingham County cooperated to develop a proposal to the
Family Independence Agency to implement a school suspension alternative program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has been notified that the proposal has been accepted and
funded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is proposing to contract with Ingham County to implement the
service through the Otto Middle School Community Health Center; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer advises that this service will not affect the County appropriation
to the Health Department and recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an
agreement with the City of Lansing to implement a school suspension alternative program through
the Otto Middle School Community Health Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be September 1, 1997
through September 30, 1998 and that the City of Lansing will reimburse Ingham County up to
$46,540 for program related expenditures included in the budget attachment to the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time Assistant Social Worker position
(HLHADO016 ) will be changed to full-time status for the duration of the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a special part-time Clerk-Typist II position shall be created
for the duration of the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health
Department's 1997 and 1998 budgets to implement the agreement and that the Board
Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Keefe Approved 9/8/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH THE INGHAM COUNTY
CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #97-205
WHEREAS, some of the challenges for the staff of the Otto Middle School Community Health
Center are related to families involved with child abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Children's Trust Fund Council is organized to support initiatives
to prevent child abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Children's Trust Fund Council has awarded a $3,000 grant to
Ingham County to implement a child abuse and neglect prevention program through the Otto
Community Health Center; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that this agreement will have no affect on the County
appropriation to the Health Department and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners
authorize the agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an agreement with the Ingham County Children's Trust Fund Council to implement a child abuse
and neglect prevention program through the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be September 1, 1997
through September 30, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council shall provide Ingham County with $3,000 to
implement the program and that the Health Department shall utilize the funds to hire temporary
Peer Educators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health
Department's 1997 and 1998 budgets to implement the resolution and that the Board Chairperson
is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Keefe Approved 9/8/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REORGANIZATION OF WORK IN THE WIC
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #97-206
WHEREAS, the human resources needs of the WIC Program have changed over time; and
WHEREAS, the WIC caseload has greatly expanded and the number of sites within the
community where WIC staff provide services has grown from two to ten in order to meet the
needs of the population served; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends the reclassification of several positions in the WIC
Program in order to provide a more efficient service; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has demonstrated that the reorganization will not increase the cost
of operating the WIC Program.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the reorganization of work in the WIC Program, as recommended by the Health Officer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vacant Clinic Nurse position, ICEA Nurse 01,
HLHWIC004, will be reclassified to a Nutrition Educator, ICEA P-3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that four WIC Clerk positions (HLHWIC006, HLHWIC009,
HLHWIC011, HLHWIC014), UAW TOPS 05, shall be reclassified to Clinic Assistant/WIC,
UAW TOPS 06.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these changes shall be effective September 1, 1997.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims,Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Keefe Approved 9/8/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE 1997-98 COMMUNITY AGENCY CONTRACTS FOR
HEALTH SERVICES
RESOLUTION #97-207
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has for many years contracted with community
agencies for certain services that assist the Health Department in carrying out its mission to
protect and promote the health of the community; and
WHEREAS, the existing contracts for service expire on September 30, 1997, and the funding to
continue these contracts is included in the Health Department's proposed 1998 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board authorize contracts with these
agencies to implement the services for the period October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998,
corresponding with the fiscal year for the Health Department.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
contracts for the period October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 with the following
community agencies at funding levels established in the Health Department's 1998 adopted
budget:
Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 High Street, Lansing, MI 48906, $38,558 to provide County
support for the operation of a primary care clinic to serve low-income, uninsured persons in the
North Lansing area and to serve Spanish speaking Ingham County residents.
Gateway Community Services, 910 Abbott Road, Suite 100, East Lansing, MI 48823, $85,010 to
provide County support for the operation of a primary care clinic to serve low-income, uninsured
persons in the student housing area of East Lansing, and to provide family planning and sexually
transmitted disease services to Ingham County residents.
Child Abuse Prevention Services, 300 N. Washington, Suite 51, Lansing, MI 48933, $48,075 to
provide advocacy, educational, prevention and respite services directed at preventing child abuse
and correcting the effects of child abuse.
Catholic Social Services/St. Vincent's Home for Children, 1900 S. Cedar Street, Room 302,
Lansing, MI 48910, $118,990 to provide support, transportation and translation services to
support health care needs of refugees settled in the Lansing area, and to provide educational
services to assist these refugees to make the transition to the local culture and economy.
RESOLUTION #97-207
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenditure of funds associated with this contract are
subject to the appropriation of funds within the County's 1998 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the service
contracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims,Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Keefe Approved 9/8/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #97-208
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan is implementing a project to record the immunization status of
all Michigan children; and
WHEREAS, the State has decided to implement the project through six regions, and Ingham
County is part of a six-county region with the Mid-Michigan District Health Department acting as
the lead agency; and
WHEREAS, the Mid-Michigan District Health Department has subcontracted with Ingham
County to provide resources to assist in the implementation of the registry project; and
WHEREAS, the Mid-Michigan District Health Department proposes to amend the budget of the
subcontract to reflect anticipated expenditure levels and to authorize the purchase of certain
equipment items; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
amendment and advises that the County appropriation to the Health Fund is not affected by this
action.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an amendment to the 1996-97 Immunization Registry Project Subcontract, originally authorized
in Resolution No. 97-22.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall adjust the subcontract budget as
follows:
| Original Project | Revised Budget | Difference | |
| Total Cost: | $84,458 | $69,245 | $15,213 |
| Grant Revenue | $65,247 | $53,696 | $11,551 |
| County Match | $19,211 | $15,549 | $ 3,662 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Department Director is authorized to expend up to
$4,850 of grant funds to purchase two microcomputers and a FAX machine for use in the project.
RESOLUTION #97-208
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health
Department's 1997 budget to implement this resolution and the Board Chairperson is authorized
to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims,Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Keefe Approved 9/8/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR DENTAL SERVICES
WITH JASON DOPP, D.D.S.
RESOLUTION #97-209
WHEREAS, the Health Department employs a full-time dentist in the Dental Clinic who will be
on maternity leave for a 12-week period; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer would like to facilitate an agreement with Jason Dopp, D.D.S. to
replace to replace Dr. Gudmundsen, D.D.S. while she is on leave and after her reinstatement,
work part-time in the Dental Clinic; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that Dr. Dopp be offered a contract for professional
dental services at the rate of $32.89 per hour during the period September 15, 1997 through
December 31, 1997; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
contract for professional dental services with Jason Dopp, D.D.S. for services provided to
patients of the Health Department's Dental Clinic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the period of the agreement shall be September 15, 1997
through December 31, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dr. Dopp shall be compensated at the rate of $32.89/hour
for this period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement
after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims,Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Keefe Approved 9/8/97
Human Services approved a similar version
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Law and Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF
DRUG CONTROL POLICY FOR THE 1997-1998 PROJECT SENTRY PROGRAM
HAYFORD STREET CLINIC PROJECT
RESOLUTION #97-210
WHEREAS, the Community Corrections Advisory Board will take over administration of the
Project Sentry Program on October 1, 1997 for the 1997-1998 fiscal year through a grant from
the Office of Drug Control Policy; and
WHEREAS, grant funds have been awarded in the amount of $304,756 by the Office of Drug
Control Policy for 1997-1998 to fund the Project Sentry Program Hayford Street Clinic Project;
and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves
entering into a contract with the Office of Drug Control Policy, in the amount of $507,297, of
which $304,756 are federal grant funds, with $203,171 in local match to be generated by program
fees; for the time period of October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the lease for the facility occupied by the Project Sentry
Program will continue with the current landlord from October 1, 1997 through September 30,
1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the current Project Director, Administrative Specialist,
Clerk Typist II, Sr. Drug Monitor Technician, 7 Drug Monitor Technicians, and 2 Court
Screeners are to be continued subject to the availability of grant funds and project fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Controller is authorized to amend the 1997 and 1998
budgets and position allocations lists in accordance with this resolution, and that the Chairperson
of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary
contract documents with the Office of Drug Control Policy consistent with this resolution and
approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/4/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO THE CCAB FUNDED
COMMUNITY WORK SERVICE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #97-211
WHEREAS, the Michigan Community Corrections Act of 1988 (PA511) authorizes the
establishment of the 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, a Comprehensive Community Corrections Plan (CCC Plan) was approved by the
Ingham County Board of Commissioners, City of Lansing, and State of Michigan in May of 1992;
and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Community Corrections Plan includes provision of Community
Work Service (CSW) as an alternative to incarceration either in reduction of or in lieu of jail time;
and
WHEREAS, Ingham County subcontracts for the provision of Community Work Service
programming, pursuant to the CCC Plan and certain program components are only covered on a
part-time basis with PA511 State grant funds in the amount of $53,000; and
WHEREAS, a one-time M.D.O.C. funding allocation that has supplemented the CCAB allocation
to allow the Community Work Service provider to operate the program on a full time basis since
March 1, 1997 will end September 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Community Work Service is fundamental to providing a full-range continuum of
sanctions for Ingham County Circuit Court sentenced offenders and is critical to ongoing efforts
to curtail the incidence of jail overcrowding; and
WHEREAS, the benefits to the Ingham County criminal justice system, local community, and
Ingham County offenders warrant maintaining program operation at a full time level.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham Coumty Board of Commissioners authorizes
a subcontract with the Cristo Rey Community Center for the Community Work Service Program
in the amount of $57,000, consisting of $53,000 in State grant funds and $4,000 appropriated
from the 1997 County Contingency Fund, for the period of October 1, 1997 through September
30, 1998.
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the 1997 budget and
position the allocations in accordance with this resolution and that the Chairperson of the Board
of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary subcontract
documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/4/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 1997/98 CONTRACT FOR THE MEDICAL
ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE INGHAM COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT
RESOLUTION #97-212
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has appropriated funds for the continuation of the medical
enforcement program for the period October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 to the
Michigan Family Independence Agency, Office of Child Support to provide grants for medical
support enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County Friend of the Court received $147,133 (less the "Metro" money of
$36,783) for the last two funding years; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County Friend of the Court will receive the same $147,133 for the funding
year October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court has developed a budget to include one permanent grant
funded senior caseworker position (P-3) and one permanent grant funded attorney/referee
position in order to staff this program; plus other direct costs which include postage, supplies,
telephone expenses, and data processing costs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes entering into contract with the Michigan Family Independence Agency, Office of Child
Support for the Friend of the Court to Medical Support Enforcement program for a total of
$147,133 during the time period of October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one senior caseworker position (P-3), and one
attorney/referee grant position be created for the duration of this contract subject to adequate
grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Controller is authorized to make the
necessary adjustments to the 1996 and 1997 Friend of the Court budgets and Position Allocation
lists in accordance with this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Friend of the
Court's 1996/97 Budget in the amount of $147,133 and Position Allocation list in accordance
with this Resolution.
RESOLUTION #97-212
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Ingham County Board Chairperson and the Ingham County Clerk to sign any contract documents
consistent with this resolution and as approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/4/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF
LANSING FOR THE BYRNE MEMORIAL MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
TASK FORCE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #97-213
WHEREAS, the newly elected Prosecutor has evaluated his 1997 budget and workforce and has
identified the need for vertical prosecution of gang related cases, and this program necessitates the
creation of a new APA (Assistant Prosecuting Attorney) position; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 budget was developed by the previous Prosecutor's Administration; and
WHEREAS, the State Office of Drug Control Policy has chosen the City of Lansing to receive a
$323,778 Byrne Memorial Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force grant which includes funding of
$127,720.50 for one-half of the salary, fringe benefits and travel for the continuation of the two
APA positions and for the creation of a new APA position, subject to matching funds; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County currently has a contract that will end on September 30, 1997 with
the City of Lansing for the match funding of two APA positions; and
WHEREAS, the funding of $166,301.50 for the salary, fringe benefits and travel for the two APA
positions will be paid by the 1997-1998 Byrne Grant and by matching funds provided by the City
of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the 1997-1998 Byrne Grant would allow the Prosecutor to prosecute high level gang
related crimes; and
WHEREAS, $44,625, which represents one-half of the funding of $89,250 for the salary, fringe
benefits and travel for the APA to handle the vertical prosecution of gang related crimes, will be
paid by the 1997-1998 Byrne Grant and Ingham County is required to provide the other half of
the funding.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
entering into a contract with the City of Lansing in the amount of $255,441, for the time period of
October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998, of which $127,720 will be federal grant funds, $83,096
will be Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad forfeited funds, and up to $44,625 is the required
Ingham County match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the local match of up to $44,625 will come from the Bond
Forfeiture line item 266-00000-261000.
RESOLUTION #97-213
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve creation of a new Assistant Prosecuting Attorney grant position effective October 1,
1997, to continue during the duration of the grant and subject to the appropriation of sufficient
local matching funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the appropriate 1997
and 1998 budgets and position allocation list consistent with this resolution.
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 consistent
with this resolution.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/4/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOCATION FROM OHSP AND
APPROVE THE SPENDING OF $11,172.46 FOR THE SECONDARY ROAD PATROL
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #97-214
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office will be receiving a supplemental allocation of
funds in the amount of $22,509.00 from the Office of Highway Safety Planning; and
WHEREAS, the Secondary Road Patrol Program at the Ingham County Sheriff's Office is
budgeted for 1997; and
WHEREAS, numerous items are needed for the Secondary Road Patrol Program to increase its
effectiveness and operation with the goal of saving lives and reducing traffic accidents in Ingham
County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office has requested that of the $22,509.00,
$11,172.46 be allocated to provide funding for necessary equipment in the Secondary Road Patrol
Program, to include an in car video camera system - $4,500.00, computer system for the Traffic
Office - $2,573.46, VC2000 Braking Computer - $699.00, and Traffic Safety Education
Handouts - $3,400.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the acceptance of a supplemental appropriation from the OHSP in the amount of $22,509 for the
1996/97 fiscal year grant contract
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Sheriff's Office is authorized to spend
up to $11,172.46 for the above noted equipment with the balance of funds to be returned to the
General Fund to supplement the operating costs of the Secondary Road Patrol program.
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 consistent
with this resolution upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Budget Office to make any necessary budget adjustments in the 1997 Ingham County Sheriff's
Office budget.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/4/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel, and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HANK'S HEATING &
COOLING TO FURNISH AND INSTALL A HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM IN THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA AT THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #97-215
WHEREAS, the heating and cooling system in the Administrative area at the Ingham County
Sheriff's Office are in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing & Properties Department solicited and reviewed proposals for the purchase and installation of one 3-ton furnace and one 5-ton furnace, evaporator coils, condensing units, varitrac dampers, and control system in the Administrative area in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted and approved for this project in the 1997 Capital Improvements
Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Purchasing & Properties Department that a contract
be awarded to Hank's Heating & Cooling to furnish and install one 3-ton furnace and one 5-ton
furnace, evaporator coils, condensing units, varitrac dampers, and control system in the
Administrative area for a cost of $30,370.00 and a contingency fund of $14,630.00 for a total
cost of $45,000.00 (this work is to be performed outside of regular business hours).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
entering into a contract with Hank's Heating & Cooling, 2155-B Delhi N.E., Holt, MI 48842 to
furnish and install a new heating/cooling system in the Administrative area at the Sheriff's Office,
for a contract price of $30,370.00 and a contingency of $14,630.00 totaling $45,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County Attorney to prepare the necessary documents with the Board Chairperson and County
Clerk to sign the same.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/4/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Sims, Stid Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HANK'S HEATING &
COOLING TO FURNISH AND INSTALL A HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM IN THE
DETECTIVE BUREAU AT THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #97-216
WHEREAS, the heating and cooling system in the Detective Bureau at the Ingham County
Sheriff's Office are in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing & Properties Department solicited and reviewed proposals for the
purchase and installation of ten through-the-wall heating/air conditioning units in the Detective
Bureau at the Ingham County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted and approved for this project in the 1997 Capital Improvements
Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Purchasing & Properties Department that a contract
be awarded to Hank's Heating & Cooling to furnish and install ten through-the-wall heating/air
conditioning units in the Detective Bureau for a cost of $18,900.00 and a contingency fund of
$5,100.00 for a total cost of $24,000.00; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
entering into a contract with Hank's Heating & Cooling, 2155-B Delhi N.E., Holt, MI 48842 to
furnish and install ten new through-the-wall heating/cooling units in the Detective Bureau at the
Ingham County Sheriff's Office for a contract price of $18,900.00 and a contingency of $5,100
totaling $24,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County Attorney to prepare the necessary documents with the Board Chairperson and County
Clerk to sign the same.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/4/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Sims, Stid Approved 9/10/97
ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RIBBON WEEK" IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #97-217
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Celebration symbolizes a commitment to a drug-free healthy
lifestyle, that is; no use of any illegal drug and no illegal or harmful use of any legal drug; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the National Family Partnership (NFP) and Michigan Communities in
Action for Drug-Free Youth (MCADY) tenth National Red Ribbon Celebration is to present a
unified and visible commitment to the creation of a Drug-Free America, especially emphasized
once again during this 1997 National Red Ribbon Week; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Celebration is designed to establish a parent/community network in
every community to work together to support a drug-free lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, this network should include all aspects of our communities; youth, parents, schools,
religious institutions, business and industry, law enforcement, government, service organizations,
media, medical, social services, legislative bodies, and YOU; and
WHEREAS, wearing and displaying red ribbons during Red Ribbon Week will demonstrate our
visible and unified commitment to a Drug-Free America.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners declares
October 23 through 31, 1997 as Red Ribbon Week in Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges all other
County departments to join in this community wide effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be sent to MCADY, organizer of the Red Ribbon Celebration in the State of Michigan, the area legislators, as well as all townships, villages and cities within the County of Ingham.
Virgil Bernero Wallace Juall Randy Schafer
John Czarnecki Linda Keefe Linda A. Sims
Paul E. Goulet Jean M. McDonald Anne Smiley
Mark Grebner Paul Pratt Mary Stid
Bruce D. Hunting
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING LIEUTENANT RICK DRAL
RESOLUTION #97-218
WHEREAS, Rick Dral began his career with the Sheriff's Office on January 24, 1972, after
serving in the U.S. Army 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam between 1968 and 1969, where he
received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, his first position in the law enforcement field was as a Gate Security Officer at the
Ingham County Sheriff's Office, he then attended the Mid-Michigan Police Academy at Lansing
Community College and was assigned to the Ingham County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol after his
graduation; and
WHEREAS, from November, 1972 through November, 1974, Rick Dral was assigned to the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad; in 1978, he was promoted to the rank of Detective and worked
on several Task Forces, including Homicide and Auto Theft; and
WHEREAS, Rick Dral was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1991 and transferred to the Delhi
Township Division until his most recent promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in 1993, assigned to
the Corrections Division; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 1997, Lieutenant Rick Dral will be retiring from the Ingham County
Sheriff's Office.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
honors Lieutenant Rick Dral for his many years of dedicated law enforcement service to the
County of Ingham and its citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes to
Lieutenant Rick Dral on the event of his retirement.
Virgil Bernero Bruce D. Hunting Randy Schafer
John Czarnecki Wallace Juall Linda A. Sims
Paul E. Goulet Jean M. McDonald Anne Smiley
Mark Grebner Paul Pratt Mary Stid
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING CAPTAIN RICHARD F. FITZGERALD
RESOLUTION #97-219
WHEREAS, Richard F. Fitzgerald began his career with the Sheriff's Office on May 17, 1971 as
a Corrections Officer; and
WHEREAS, in 1971, he attended the 12th Mid-Michigan Police Academy at Lansing Community
College, and after graduation was assigned to the Road Patrol, a position which he held for 5
years until he was promoted to the rank of Detective and assigned to a Special Task Force with
the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Michigan Attorney General's Office working in
Narcotics; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, Richard F. Fitzgerald was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned as
a Uniform Patrol Supervisor; in 1990, the Sheriff's Office contracted police services with Delhi
Township, where he was assigned until his promotion to Lieutenant in 1992; and
WHEREAS, in 1995, Richard F. Fitzgerald was promoted to his current rank of Captain and
assigned to Field Services Division as the Uniform Division Commander; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 1997, Captain Richard F. Fitzgerald will be retiring from the Ingham
County Sheriff's Office.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
honors Captain Richard F. Fitzgerald for his many years of dedicated law enforcement service to
the County of Ingham and its citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes to
Captain Richard F. Fitzgerald on the event of his retirement.
Virgil Bernero Bruce D. Hunting Randy Schafer
John Czarnecki Wallace Juall Linda A. Sims
Paul E. Goulet Jean M. McDonald Anne Smiley
Mark Grebner Paul Pratt Mary Stid
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO CHANGE PHYSICIANS' SALARY RANGE
RESOLUTION #97-220
WHEREAS, a market survey has been conducted which indicates that Ingham County physicians'
salary ranges are low; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to pay a fair and competitive wages for physicians; and
WHEREAS, a salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 is closer to the comparable salary range being
paid for physicians throughout the state and in the Mid-Michigan area; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Director and the Health Officer recommend that the Primary
Care Physician salary range be the same as the salary range for the Medical Director.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that there be only one salary range for all physicians working
for the County of Ingham which is as follows:
1998 - MANAGERIAL LEVEL 18
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$100,000 $105,000 $110,000 $115,000 $120,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the employee classified as a Primary Care Physician (Dr.
Sugandha Lowhim) be placed within the new range at a step 1, and the Medical Director (Dean
Sienko) be placed at a step 4, effective 12-20-97 with this date becoming their anniversary date.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/7/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid Nays: None Absent: Sims, Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE VOLUNTEERS
OF THE JEAN GRANGER PRENATAL CARE CLINIC FOR 28 YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE
RESOLUTION #97-221
WHEREAS, the Jean Granger Prenatal Care Clinic was organized in 1969 to address the prenatal
care needs of low-income, uninsured women; and
WHEREAS, the Jean Granger Prenatal Care Clinic has operated continuously for 28 years to
serve the prenatal care needs of more than 3,000 women; and
WHEREAS, the Jean Granger Prenatal Care Clinic has been a volunteer-based service throughout
the 28 years of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Jean Granger Prenatal Care Clinic enjoyed the cooperation and support of the
Sparrow Health System, particularly the Family Practice Residency Program and the OB/GYN
Residency Program, and the Ingham County Health Department in its efforts to provide a healthy
start to infants born into low-income, uninsured families; and
WHEREAS, the Jean Granger Prenatal Care Clinic has benefited from the volunteer services of
hundreds of nurses, nutritionists, technicians, clinic assistants, social workers and others, and
particularly blessed with the dedication of the late Dolly Semrau, R.N., who acted as lead nurse
and chief organizing agent and George Smith, M.D., who acted as medical director, clinic
physician, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses
its deep appreciation to the contribution the volunteers and supporters of the Jean Granger
Prenatal Care Clinic have made to the health and well-being of this community during 28 years of
operation.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
ADOPTED -OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 1992 REORGANIZATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY AND LANSING GENERAL HOSPITAL
(NOW KNOWN AS INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER)
RESOLUTION #97-222
WHEREAS, the affiliation of IRMC with McLaren Health Systems has caused the Board of
Commissioners to evaluate the continuing contractual obligations of IRMC to Ingham County,
which are defined in the 1992 Reorganization Agreement; and
WHEREAS, during these discussions, it has been suggested that certain provisions of the
agreement, specifically 1) those relating to the County Board's right to appoint one member and
to nominate persons for other appointments to the Hospital Board of Trustees, and 2) those
relating to the provision to Ingham County of in-kind services for Tuberculosis, Jail Medical, and
Occupational Medical and Industrial Health, should be modified to the benefit of both parties; and
WHEREAS, County and hospital representatives have negotiated proposed changes to Sections
14.4.2(A); 14.4.2(B); 14.4.2(C), and a new Section 4.9 relating only to in-kind services set forth
in Sections 4.3.3;4.3.4; and 4.3.5; and
WHEREAS, such changes are acceptable to the County Board of Commissioners.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the proposed amendments to the December 31, 1992 Reorganization Agreement as set forth in
the attached Proposed Amendments to County Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that proposed changes do not amend or in any way affect the
Reorganization Agreement in any other way, nor do the proposed changes amend or affect any
other provisions of the agreement by inference or implication.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign an
appropriate Amendment to the 1992 Reorganization Agreement incorporating the proposed
changes, as reviewed and approved by the County Legal Counsel and County Controller.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid Nays: McDonald Absent: Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED -OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE "EARLY ON" PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #97-223
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, Mental Health and Social Services; 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 a 1993-94 Early On
Memorandum of Understanding and amended it to continue the agreement through September 30,
1997; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize
another amendment to the agreement to extend it through September 30, 1998.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the Ingham County Health Department to participate in a Memorandum of Understanding to
cooperate and coordinate 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 in the development and implementation, of a treatment
plan for children at risk of development delay.
RESOLUTION #97-223
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes an amendment to the "Early On"
Memorandum of Understanding, authorized in Resolution No. 93-296, to extend the period of the
agreement through September 30, 1998, or until terminated in writing by one or more of the
parties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment
after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
ADOPTED -OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE A 1976 CONTRACT FOR THE TRANSFER OF
HEALTH JURISDICTION WITH THE BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #97-224
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Barry-Eaton District Health
Department Board of Health entered into a "Contract for the Transfer of Health Jurisdiction" in
1976 which transferred those portions of Eaton which are within the City of Lansing to Ingham
County for purposes of public health protection; and
WHEREAS, this action was taken because the City of Lansing Charter specifically referenced the
Director of the Ingham County Health Department as the Health Officer for the entire City of
Lansing, and in a separate "Contract Between City of Lansing and Ingham County" the City
agreed to "transfer health jurisdiction within the corporate boundaries of the City to the County";
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has a new Charter which does not reference the Ingham County
Health Department Director and the public health law in Michigan has been rewritten since 1976
and sets public health responsibility with Michigan counties, with the exception of cities with a
population greater than 750,000; and
WHEREAS, the Barry-Eaton District Board of Health has directed the Barry-Eaton Health
Officer to work with Ingham County to terminate the 1976 agreement and to clarify that the
Barry-Eaton District Health Department has public health responsibility for all parts of Eaton
County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners
terminate the 1976 agreement with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the termination of the 1976 "Contract for the Transfer of Health Jurisdiction" with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department effective October 31, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1976 "Contract for the Transfer of Health Jurisdiction"
with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Board authorizes termination of the Contract
only upon 90 days prior written notice, therefore, the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of
Commissioners is authorized to sign an Amendment to the Contract after review and approval as
to form by the County Attorney which terminates the Contract on October 31, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if Barry-Eaton District Health Department Board rejects the
Amendment changing the termination date of the "Contract for the Transfer of Health
Jurisdiction" to October 31, 1997,
RESOLUTION #97-224
the Contract shall terminate in 90 days from the date in which the Barry-Eaton District Health
Department Board receives written notice of Ingham County's termination of the Contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of Lansing be notified of this action.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE DELHI TOWNSHIP TO BE INCLUDED AS A
PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITY IN THE CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
RESOLUTION #97-225
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has approved a District Library agreement; and
WHEREAS, that agreement provides for including additional participating municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Resolution # 97-51, Resolution Favorably Considering the Approval of
Municipalities to be Included as Participating Municipalities in the District Library indicated that "
the Board of Commissioners will favorably consider the application of Meridian Township, Delhi
Township and/or the City of Williamston to be included as participating municipalities of the
District Library, upon request"; and
WHEREAS, that participation requires the approval of the Ingham County Board of
Commissioners, as well as the Capital Area District Library Board, the City of Lansing and other
participating municipalities who may be part of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, Delhi Charter Township has requested to become a participating municipality
through Resolution # 97-026, "Resolution of Request to Become a Participating Municipality in
the Capital Area District Library Board".
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby approves the
request of Delhi Charter Township to be included as a participating municipality in the Capital
Area District Library Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges the
Capital Area District Library Board and the City of Lansing to give favorable consideration to
Delhi Charter Township as a participating Municipality in the Capital Area District Library.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the County Board of Commissioners and the
County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this
resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution to
the Capital Area District Library Board , the City of Lansing's Mayor and President of the City
Council, and the Delhi Charter Township Board.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97