ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 16
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FOR AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #97-226
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has the responsibility to
implement the Underground Storage Tank Act, and has contracted with Ingham County to
implement the inspection and enforcement services in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the MDEQ is proposing to continue the program in Ingham County through
December 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
contract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an agreement with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the Delivery of the
Underground Storage Tank Delegation Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall be for the period October 1, 1997
through December 31, 1997 and that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County up to
$14,313.60 for expenses related 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: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid Nays: None Absent: Sims, Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 17
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ADJUST ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICE FEES FOR 1998
RESOLUTION #97-227
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has the authority to establish and adjust fees for
services provided by the Ingham County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, most of the fees for environmental services were adjusted for 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has directed the Health Officer to adjust fees for
environmental health services annually, rather than periodically; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that environmental health fees be increased by 3%
effective January 1, 1998.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an economic adjustment in the fees for environmental health services provided after January 1,
1998, an increase of 3% rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid Nays: None Absent: Sims, Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 18
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LANSING SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO OPERATE THE OTTO MIDDLE SCHOOL HEALTH CENTER
RESOLUTION #97-228
WHEREAS, the Lansing School District and Ingham County have developed a health center
within the Otto Middle School, serving students of Otto Middle School and residents of
neighborhoods surrounding the school; and
WHEREAS, the health center is supported by a grant from the Michigan Department of
Community Health which has recommended that the School District and the County execute an
agreement to clarify relative contributions, services, roles, responsibilities and areas of
cooperation and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize and
execute such an agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an agreement with the Lansing School District to clarify and set out the contributions of two
parties to the operation of the Otto Middle School Health Center, to set out roles and
responsibilities for each party, and to identify areas of cooperation and collaboration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall be for the period October 1, 1997
through September 30, 1998, and it shall automatically renew for successive one year periods
thereafter unless canceled by either party with a written notice 30 days prior to the
commencement of a new one year period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall clarify among other things, that the
Lansing School District shall provide the facility within which the Health Center operates and that
Ingham County will staff and operate the Health Center.
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: None
Approved 10/6/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid Nays: None Absent: Sims, Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 19
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE FAMILY
INDEPENDENCE AGENCY 1997 BUDGET
RESOLUTION #97-229
WHEREAS, the Ingham County FIA has identified a significant increase in projected expenses
from primarily a large increase in family foster care and residential placement costs for the 1997
Child Care Fund budget; and
WHEREAS, the FIA is requesting the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to increase their
1997 budget appropriation accordingly.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize
an increase in the FIA 1997 Child Care Fund budget appropriation by a total of $77,388.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is directed to transfer these funds from the
1997 Contingency Fund and to amend the 1997 FIA budget in accordance with this resolution.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley Nays: Juall Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid Nays: None Absent: Sims, Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel, and Finance Committees
of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE
MEDICAL CARE FACILITY FUNDED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT
RESOLUTION #97-230
WHEREAS, Resolutions 83-280 and 93-327 established a funding mechanism and procedure for
repairs, improvements, and replacement of facility premises and equipment; and
WHEREAS, a total roof replacement at the Medical Care Facility is necessary and is estimated to
be $500,000; and
WHEREAS, the Medical Care Facility needs to replace part of the roof during 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Medical Care Facility has received an acceptable roofing proposal from Superior
Services RSH, Inc. for the partial roof replacement of the building.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an amendment in the Medical Care Facility Funded Depreciation Budget in the amount of
$178,790 for roofing repair services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to make adjustments to
the Medical Care Facility budget in accordance with this resolution.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/6/97
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. 21
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO SUBCONTRACTS FOR
FY 1997-98 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION #97-231
WHEREAS, the State Community Corrections Advisory Board, the Ingham County Board of
Commissioners, and the City of Lansing approved the Ingham County/City of Lansing
Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the State Community Corrections Advisory Board, the Ingham County Board of
Commissioners, and the City of Lansing approved the Application for State of Michigan
Community Corrections Act Funds for FY 1997-98; and
WHEREAS, a component of the Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Corrections
Application for FY 1997-98 provides for continuation of the following CCAB Plans and Services
programming; Substance Abuse Aftercare program (SA Aftercare) to be provided by Community
Mental Health, day programming to be provided by Total Health Education, Inc., employment
services to be provided by Peckham Vocational Industries, and the Community Service Program
to be provided by Cristo Rey Community Center with a portion of Ingham County's allocation of
State Community Corrections funds; and
WHEREAS, the County approved entering into an Agreement with the State for CCAB Plans and
Services funds and the administration of the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan in the
amount of $286,275; and
WHEREAS, a component of the FY 1997-98 Application also provides for Probation Residential
Services to be provided by out-of-county probation residential centers from October 1, 1997
through September 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS, a component of the Comprehensive Plan and FY 1996-97 Application provides for
Probation Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Services to be provided by Community Mental
Health for House of Commons from October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the County approved entering into an Agreement with the State for CCAB Plans and
Services funds and the administration of the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan in the
amount of $546,782; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to contract, the County may enter into subcontracts for the purpose of
implementing programs and services identified in the Community Corrections Plan and
Application; and
WHEREAS, the Subcontractors are willing and able to provide the services the County requires.
RESOLUTION #97-231
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
entering into subcontracts for CCAB Plans and Services programming from October 1, 1997
through September 30,1998, with Total Health Education for the actual cost of program services
not to exceed $50,000; with Peckham Vocation Industries, Inc., for the actual cost of services not
to exceed $64,582; with Community Mental Health for the actual cost of SA Aftercare services
not to exceed $44,693, and with Cristo Rey Community Center for actual cost of program
services not to exceed $73,380.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into subcontracts for Probation Residential Services from October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 with New Paths, Inc., Community Programs, Inc., Sunshine One-Way House, Inc., and the Living Care Center, Inc., for the actual cost of services on an offender-by-offender basis, and with Community Mental Health for probation residential substance abuse treatment services for an amount, the overall cost of these services not to exceed $546,782.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes adjustments to the probation residential services agreements entered into with New Paths, Inc., Community Programs, Inc.,
Sunshine One-Way House, Community Mental Health, and the Living Care Center, Inc., as may
be required over the terms of the agreements in order to adjust allocations between the
subcontractors to meet usage requirements and maximize overall utilization of probation
residential resources, provided that the total of the allocations does not exceed $546,782.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that entering into the subcontracts is contingent upon execution
of the Agreement with the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the subcontracts are contingent throughout the subcontract
period on the availability of grant funds from the State of Michigan for these purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to
sign the Agreement with the State for Probation Residential Services funds and all subcontracts
authorized above are subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting Nays: None Absent: None
Approved 10/2/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid Nays: None Absent: Sims, Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED -OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 22
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AWARD STATE ELECTRONICS THE RADIO
SERVICE CONTRACT OF THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #97-232
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office contract for radio service had expired; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing & Properties Department requested and received proposals for a
radio service agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposals were reviewed by both the Ingham County Sheriff's Office and the
Purchasing & Properties Department; and
WHEREAS, it is agreed by both the Ingham County Sheriff's Office and the Purchasing &
Properties Department that the radio service agreement be awarded to State Electronics.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves
the radio service agreement and awards the contract to State Electronics.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State Electronics contract is authorized for September
1, 1997 through August 31, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the
contract in the amount of $32,537.00, with an hourly rate of $60.00 per hour for items beyond
those specified in the service agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign all necessary agreements 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 10/2/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid Nays: None Absent: Sims, Schafer
Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 23
Introduced by the Law and Courts, Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTS TO THE MICHIGAN
COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY, THE MCCOY COMPANY AND JOHN
L. POLLARD TO PROVIDE SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES OF THE MINORITY OVER-REPRESENTATION GRANT AWARDED
TO INGHAM COUNTY BY THE MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY,
JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT UNIT
RESOLUTION #97-233
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the City of Lansing have jointly
formed the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) to
implement violence prevention strategies in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the coalition has successfully applied for and is in the second program year of
utilizing Federal Juvenile Justice Act, Title V grant funds to conduct youth violence prevention
programming; and
WHEREAS, criteria for Ingham County to be eligible to apply and be awarded funds through
Title V to conduct youth violence prevention included a commitment by the County to consider
its circumstances as to minority representation in its juvenile justice system; and
WHEREAS, additional grant funds, requiring no local match, have been made available by the
Family Independence Agency, Office of Delinquency Services-Juvenile Justice Grant Unit to assist
applicants in collecting data and responding appropriately to issues of minority over-representation in the juvenile justice system; and
WHEREAS, the coalition has appointed a Minority Over-Representation Committee to develop
and submit a proposal to secure $40,000 from FIA to support system reform and training toward
the primary goal of reducing the number of minority youth entering the Ingham County Juvenile
Justice System; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved this grant application
with the previous understanding that specific elements of the proposal call for subcontracting of
the following services: $5,000 to develop a database, $5,000 to support the activity of a Key
Leaders Policy Group, $15, 000 for additional training for juvenile justice system professionals,
and $15,000 to establish a youth and parent curriculum; and
WHEREAS, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Unit of the Michigan Family
Independence Agency has awarded $40,000 that requires no local match funds for a contract
period of one year starting June 1, 1997 through May 31, 1998.
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized the addition of $40,000
to the Ingham County MSU Extension budget, to support system reform and training, toward the
primary goal of
RESOLUTION #97-233
reducing the number of minority youth entering the Ingham County Juvenile Justice System
according to the goals stated in the proposal.
WHEREAS, the actual subcontract award recommendations from the Minority Over-Representation Task Group representing the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence
Prevention Coalition are as follows:
1) Data collection, key leader policy group facilitation, and evaluation to be awarded to the
Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency for $10,000.
2) Training of juvenile justice professional staff to be awarded to the McCoy
Company for $14,500.
3) Training for youth and parents to be awarded to John Pollard for $14,500.
4) $1,000 dollars will be allocated to support the coalition Minority Over-Representation Task
Group for operation and supplies.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the following contracts for services starting with June 1, 1997 and ending May 31, 1998
respectively:
1) The Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency for $10,000 to conduct data collection, key
leader policy group facilitation, and evaluation.
2) The McCoy Company for $14,500 to conduct training of juvenile justice
professional staff.
3) John L. Pollard for $14,500 to provide training for youth and parents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
allocation of the remaining $1,000 dollars of the grant to support the coalition Minority Over-Representation Task Group for operation and supplies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the curriculum be presented to the Law & Courts
Committee when it is prepared.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Ingham
County MSU Extension 1997 and 1998 budgets in accordance with this resolution.
RESOLUTION #97-233
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham 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.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer, Hunting
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/2/97
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/6/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 24
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FICKIE AND ASSOCIATES
IPAT VOICE RESPONSE UNIT SYSTEM
RESOLUTION #97-234
WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court purchased a Voice Response Unit in approximately late
1991; and
WHEREAS, the Unit has become outmoded in that replacement parts are becoming extinct; and
WHEREAS, the cost of a maintenance agreement would be cost prohibitive; and
WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court, in consultation with the director of MIS and Clinton County
Friend of the Court who share this system, sought proposals for a new Voice Response Unit; and
WHEREAS, the MIS department has a total of $17,326 in Ingham County funds and $4,874 in
Clinton County funds set aside from monies earmarked for previous maintenance agreements for a
total of $22,200 which were not purchased; and
WHEREAS, the quotation of cost is $48,100 which is a difference of $25,900 from the MIS
monies on hand; and
WHEREAS, this total cost will be split between Clinton and Ingham Counties in the amount of
25% ($12,025) and 75% ($36,075) respectively; and
WHEREAS, this cost qualifies for reimbursement through the Cooperative Reimbursement Grant
with the State of Michigan and the Friend of the Court has secured initial support of the concept;
and
WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court will have $7,000 from line item savings for 1997 to help
offset the cost; and
WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court would need the remaining $11,749 to come from
contingency.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
entering into a contract for the purchase of an IPAT Voice Response Unit by Fickie and
Associates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost, not to exceed $48,100.00, shall be apportioned as
follows: $ 36,075 from Ingham County; of which $7,000.00 will be taken from Friend of the
Court 1997 budget, $12,749 from contingency, $ 17,326 from MIS budget $12,025 from Clinton
County; of which $4,874 is reserved in the MIS budget, with the balance of $ 7,151 to come from
Clinton County.
RESOLUTION #97-234
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate sums be recouped through the Cooperative
Reimbursement Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the appropriate budget
adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign all necessary contracts and subcontracts
consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Hunting
Nays: Schafer Absent: None Approved 10/2/97
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. 25
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENDING AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITIES OF
LANSING AND EAST LANSING, AND THE WILLIAMSTON COMMUNITY
FIRE AND AMBULANCE BOARD FOR THE PROVISION OF 911
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR 1997/1998
RESOLUTION #97-235
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is currently contracting with the cities
of Lansing, East Lansing, and the Williamston Community Fire and Ambulance Board for the
Provision of 911 and Emergency Telephone Dispatch Service; and
WHEREAS, these contracts expired on June 30, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Service Millage was renewed for the time
period of 1996 through 1999; and
WHEREAS, the County and the various entities wish to extend these contracts for the current
fiscal year.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes amendments extending the current 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Service Contracts between the County and the City of Lansing, the City of East Lansing, and the Williamston Community Fire and Ambulance Board for the time period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1988 for the base allocations of:
Fiscal Year 97/98
Contract Amount
Williamston Comm. Fire &
Ambulance Board $ 32,279
City of East Lansing $ 858,890
City of Lansing $ 2,785,927
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lansing shall be reimbursed up to $88,529 for
the County wide CAD system maintenance costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham 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.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Hunting
Nays: Schafer Absent: None Approved 10/2/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 26
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WIGEN, TINCKNELL, MEYER
& ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
FOOD SERVICES STUDY
RESOLUTION #97-236
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office has identified the need to improve the food
services preparation section of the Ingham County Correctional Facility; and
WHEREAS, Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates, Inc., has assembled a team and developed a
proposal to Ingham County for conducting this study; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing & Properties Department is recommending that Ingham County
accept this proposal; and
WHEREAS, a contingency appropriation will be necessary to fund this study.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes contracting with Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates, Inc., based on their
September 25, 1997 proposal at a cost not to exceed $9,900 for the time period of October 14,
1997 through November 30, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $9,900 will be transferred from the 1997 County
Contingency Fund to the Purchasing & Properties Department 1997 budget to fund this
contractual service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Clerk
and Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to sign any contract or
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 10/2/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 10/8/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 28
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 24, 1997 AS "UNITED NATIONS
DAY" IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #97-237
WHEREAS, the nations of the world celebrate each year the founding of the United Nations on
October 24, and affirm their commitment to the principles and goals of the U.N. Charter; and
WHEREAS, this year all Americans are asked to renew their support for and dedication towards
the United Nations system and the important work it has accomplished for the past 52 years; and
WHEREAS, the United States and the 158 other member states of the United Nations must work
together through the U.N. to relieve the suffering of millions to protect our planet's environment,
to promote human rights, and to bring about genuine and lasting peace in the world; and
WHEREAS, many communities across the country will be taking part in the 1997 U.N. Day
Observance.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
designates October 24, 1997 as "United Nations Day" in Ingham County.
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. 29
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(CATA)
RESOLUTION #97-238
WHEREAS, over the past twenty-five years, CATA has provided over 70 million rides to the
citizens of Lansing, East Lansing, Meridian, Delhi and Lansing Townships, as well as rural
Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, CATA has grown from 55 employees in 1972, serving 700,000 annual customers, to
175 employees today, providing service to over 4 million customers each year; and
WHEREAS, CATA has been recognized nationally for its excellent and innovative transit service,
receiving the American Public Transit Association's "Best Transit System" award in 1991; and
WHEREAS, CATA has been a national leader in providing an efficient and accessible transit
service to senior citizens and people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, CATA has enjoyed unparalleled support from federal, state and local officials, as
well as the citizens of its service area, evidenced by a strong and stable funding base and CATA's
many contributions to providing transit service for numerous community events; and
WHEREAS, CATA's success results from the dedicated and loyal employees working together to
provide the very best transit service to customers, and from the leadership of an outstanding
Board of Directors dedicated to establishing sound policies and exercising excellent judgement in
directing the Authority; and
WHEREAS, CATA is celebrating its silver anniversary this year by dedicating a beautiful new
Transit Center located in downtown Lansing that will provide a state-of-the-art, comfortable
facility for transit users in the region.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates CATA on its 25 years of dedicated service to the community.
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
SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED-OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
Introduced by Commissioner Stid:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD TO
CONSIDER ABSORBING THE COSTS OF MAINTENANCE AND
UTILITIES FOR BRANCH LIBRARIES
RESOLUTION #97-239
WHEREAS, for many years Ingham County Government has operated a system of libraries in the
part of the County outside the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, in cooperation with the City of
Lansing formed the Capital Area District Library (C.A.D.L.) to provide library services in all
areas of the County outside the City of East Lansing; and
WHEREAS, on August 5, 1997, the voters approved a one mill levy to support those services,
beginning January 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the costs of providing buildings, utilities, and maintenance for the County branch
libraries has been the responsibility of the township, city, or village government in which the
branch library is located; and
WHEREAS, under the agreement with the City of Lansing which created the C.A.D.L., the
responsibility for utilities and maintenance of the main branch in Lansing will become the sole
responsibility of the C.A.D.L.; and
WHEREAS, during the discussions leading up to the adoption of the millage, members of the
Board of Commissioners repeatedly expressed their understanding that the C.A.D.L. would
absorb such costs for the remaining branches outside the City of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, under the law utilized in creating the C.A.D.L., sole discretion over priorities and
policies are vested in the C.A.D.L. Board; and
WHEREAS, the C.A.D.L. Board, which has held office only since May, 1997, has not yet
finalized a budget, personnel system, or adopted policies, and has not yet decided whether to
assume the maintenance and utility costs for the branches outside Lansing; and
WHEREAS, local units of government are currently in the process of adopting their 1998
budgets; and
WHEREAS, the decision whether to fund maintenance and utilities threatens to exacerbate
tensions
RESOLUTION #97-239
among the units of government, creating political problems out of all proportion to the amount of
money involved; and
WHEREAS, the disagreement is a natural result of the practical difficulties of setting up a new
governmental body.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners suggests
the C.A.D.L. adopt a clear policy statement that it accepts an obligation eventually to assume
maintenance and utility expenses for all branches.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the C.A.D.L. is encouraged to explore the possibility of
committing itself to making partial reimbursement of the 1998 costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that local governments are asked for a small measure of patience
while the C.A.D.L. budget is being finalized.
Mary Stid
ADOPTED -OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT BETWEEN CLINTON COUNTY AND
THEIR FRIEND OF THE COURT AND THE INGHAM COUNTY MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
RESOLUTION #97-240
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Management Information Systems Department has been
providing hardware and software services for the Clinton County Friend of the Court Department
since 1986; and
WHEREAS, the Clinton County Friend of the Court Department desires an upgrade to their
existing equipment and software and attachment to the Ingham County Wide Area Network.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioner's approves a
contract between Clinton County and their Friend of the Court Department and the Ingham
County Management Information Systems Department to provide Clinton County's Friend of the
Court Department upgraded equipment and attachment to the Ingham County Wide Area
Network, provide standardized software, and training as set forth in the attached proposal dated
August 11, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Management Information Systems
Department will purchase and install said equipment within ninety days of the signing of this
agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Management
Information Systems Department 1997 budget to implement this resolution and that the Board
Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement with the Clinton County Friend of the Court after
review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Juall Nays: None
Absent: Goulet, McDonald Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH CLINTON COUNTY AND THEIR FRIEND OF THE COURT DEPARTMENT AND THE INGHAM COUNTY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON THE HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE AS PROVIDED THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FOR FIVE YEARS BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 1998
SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL RENEWAL PROCESS FOR SUCH TERMS AND
CONDITIONS THAT WILL BE MUTUALLY AGREED
RESOLUTION #97-241
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Management Information Systems Department as been
providing hardware and software services to the Clinton County Friend of the Court since 1986;
and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Management Information Systems Department has been
providing a maintenance agreement for the hardware and software in use by the Clinton County
Friend of the Court Department since 1986.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves a
contract between Clinton County and their Friend of the Court and the Ingham County
Management Information Systems Department to provide Clinton County Friend of the Court
Department with maintenance services for hardware and software for a period of five years on an
annual renewal basis beginning January 1, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum initial maintenance agreement for Clinton
County Friend of the Court for the year of 1998 is set forth at $47,214.00 as detailed in the
attached proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Ingham County's
Management Information Systems Department's 1998 budget to implement this resolution and
that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement with the Clinton County Friend of
the Court Department after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Juall Nays: None
Absent: Goulet, McDonald Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO SETTLE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SERVICES ARISING
BEFORE 1997 INCLUDING THE A7 RENTAL CHARGES
RESOLUTION #97- 242
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Management Information Systems Department as been
providing hardware and software services to the Clinton County Friend of the Court since 1986;
and
WHEREAS, Clinton County has not settled any and all claims arriving from services render to
Clinton County by the Ingham County Management Information Systems Department for a period
of time in 1995 and 1996.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves a
settlement agreement between Ingham County Management Information Systems Department and
Clinton County and their Friend of the Court Department in the amount of $19,203.00 which
settles any and all claims arising from services rendered to Clinton County by the Ingham County
Management Information Systems Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Ingham County
Management Information Systems 1997 budget to implement this resolution and that the Board
Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement with Clinton County and their Friend of the Court
Department after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Juall Nays: None
Absent: Goulet, McDonald Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED -OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #97-243
WHEREAS, Ingham County has self-funded its Workers Compensation Program since April 1,
1979 and wishes to continue the program which includes the Medical Care Facility; and
WHEREAS, proposals for administration of the program and excess insurance have been received
and reviewed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners enter into a three-year
agreement with the Accident Fund Company commencing on January 1, 1998 to provide workers
compensation claims and engineering services at an annual cost of $32,107.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there will be a first year additional cost for assumption of
existing files at the rate of $250 per indemnity and/or litigated files.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Accident Fund Company be authorized to provide
excess insurance through Employers' Reinsurance Company with coverage to include specific
excess limits of $5,000,000 with a $300,000 retention per occurrence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based on estimated payroll, the Medical Care Facility will
continue to pay their appropriate share of the annual claims handling and engineering fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign the necessary documents after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Juall Nays: None
Absent: Goulet, McDonald Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED -OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN
FULL-TIME ELECTED OFFICIALS
RESOLUTION #97-244
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the compensation of the
Clerk, Drain Commissioner, Register of Deeds, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the salaries should encompass all
payments to be received by that official, including per diem, fees, and other payments as allowed
by law, and should exceed the compensation of their Chief Deputies.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the salaries for the Clerk, Drain Commissioner,
Prosecuting Attorney, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, and Treasurer for the years 1998, 1999, and
2000 are set as follows:
1998 1999 2000
Clerk $54,106 $55,729 $57,401
Drain Commissioner $53,045 $54,636 $56,275
Prosecuting Attorney $88,175 $90,820 $93,544
Register of Deeds $53,045 $54,636 $56,275
Sheriff $77,307 $79,626 $82,015
Treasurer $66,923 $68,596 $70,319
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary is contingent upon the elected official foregoing
any per diem, fees, or payments to which the elected official may otherwise be entitled, other than
as may be specifically identified herein, including but not limited to Delinquent Tax Administration
fees (Treasurer); fees from divorces involving minor children (Prosecutor); per diem for Elections
Commission and Plat Board (Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer); housing and clothing/cleaning
allowance (Sheriff); Drainage Board meetings (Drain Commissioner).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary is contingent upon the expectation that the official
will be engaged in carrying out the responsibilities of the office on a full time basis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these elected officials will also be provided with life
insurance in the amount of $40,000 including death and dismemberment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these elected officials will also be provided the same health,
vision, disability, EAP, and dental insurance benefits, with deductibles and co-pays as specified, as
provided under the Managerial and Confidential Employee Personnel Manual, which may be
altered from time to time by the Board of Commissioners.
RESOLUTION #97-244
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for 1998 and 1999, these elected officials will also be
provided their current retirement benefit program (MERS B-3, V-10, F55-15yr), with an
employee contribution of 7% of salary in 1998, reducing to 6% in 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2000, these elected officials will then be
provided the same retirement benefit (MERS B-3, V-6, F55-15yr, with 5% employee
contribution) as currently provided under the Managerial and Confidential Employee Personnel
Manual, which may be altered from time to time by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Ingham shall pay the annual Michigan Bar
Dues for the Prosecuting Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is directed to conduct a similar study of these
elected officials compensation, based on the guidelines contained in the current study, every four
years, beginning in 1999, and provide the results and recommendations to the Board of
Commissioners for its consideration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the provisions of Resolution 96-35 relating to salaries and
benefits to be provided these officials in 1998 and 1999 are superseded by this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that the elected official does not forgo any and
all per diem(s), fees, or payments to which the elected official may otherwise be entitled, including
but not limited to Delinquent Tax Administration fees (Treasurer); fees from divorces involving
minor children (Prosecutor); per diem for Elections Commission and Plat Board (Clerk, Register
of Deeds, Treasurer); housing and clothing/cleaning allowance (Sheriff); Drainage Board meetings
(Drain Commissioner); then the salary for the Clerk, Drain Commissioner, Prosecuting Attorney,
Register of Deeds, Sheriff, and Treasurer for the years 1998 and 1999 are to be as follows:
1998 1999
Clerk $50,432 $52,945
Drain Commissioner $49,919 $51,417
Prosecuting Attorney $86,699 $89,300
Register of Deeds $49,919 $51,417
Sheriff $73,998 $76,218
Treasurer $55,783 $57,426
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Goulet Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Nays: Juall Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe Nays: Schafer
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NAMING CAVANAUGH ROAD SITE
"HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK"
RESOLUTION #97-245
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized the acquisition of a 100-acre parcel of property which encompasses a 35-acre lake located within the City limits of
Lansing to help meet the established goal of providing adequate recreation facilities for the
residents of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners will be considering a development plan
for the property recommended by the Ingham County Parks Board in the near future; and
WHEREAS, the contract with the Department of Natural Resources associated with the
acquisition grant prohibits naming the property after an individual; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Board at its August 25, 1997 regularly scheduled meeting
has recommended that the park proposed for development at the Cavanaugh Road Site be named
Hawk Island County Park.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cavanaugh Road Site be named "Hawk Island County Park".
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Juall Nays: None
Absent: Goulet, McDonald Approved 10/21/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10
Introduced by the Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1997 INGHAM COUNTY
BUDGET
RESOLUTION #97-246
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the 1997 Budget on October 22, 1996, and
has authorized certain amendments since that time which it is now necessary to make some
adjustments as a result of updated revenue and expenditure projections, fund transfers,
reappropriations, accounting and contractual changes, errors and omissions, and additional
appropriation needs; and
WHEREAS, the Liaison Committees and the Finance Committee have reviewed the proposed
budget adjustments prepared by the Controller's staff and have made adjustments where
necessary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
directs the Controller to make the necessary transfers to adjust revenues and expenditures in the
following funds, according to the attached schedules:
1997 BUDGET PROPOSED PROPOSED
FUND DESCRIPTION 10/01/97 CHANGES BUDGET
101* General Fund $52,692,456 $52,162 $52,744,618
271 Library 2,248,107 28,143 2,276,250
292 Child Care Fund 3,469,276 0 3,469,276
420 HSB Construction 446,803 9,091 455,894
636 MIS Fund 1,707,138 20,705 1,727,843
664 Office Equip. Pool Fund 247,809 21,677 269,486
* Does not include funds associated with the sale of Ingham Medical Center.
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
INGHAM COUNTY 1998 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #97-247
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, the County Controller has submitted a recommended budget as required by statute
and Board of Commissioners' resolution; and
WHEREAS, all Liaison Committees of the Board of Commissioners have reviewed the
Controller's Recommended Budget for each County department and agency under the scope of
their policy and legislative auspices and made appropriate recommendations to the Finance
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed each Liaison Committee's recommendations
and together with its own Strategic Planning Initiatives Fund allotment, has recommended a
balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners annually adopts a balanced budget and authorizes
appropriations based upon the recommendations of its standing committees, subject to conditions
set forth in its annual General Appropriations Resolution; and
WHEREAS, certain long-term grant programs are consistently presented to the Board of
Commissioners for renewal throughout the fiscal year.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 Ingham County Budget, as set forth in the
Finance Committee Recommended Budget, dated September 24, 1997 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 1997
tax year/1998 budget year for a total County levy of 7.8104 mills, including authorized levies for
general fund operations, special purpose, and Airport Authority millage and resulting in a slight
increase in the total County millage rate as compared to the 1996 tax year/1997 budget year of
.0260 mill, reflective of an aggregate sum of the increase in the levy for 911 Emergency Dispatch,
and a decrease in the Airport Authority Operating.
1998 General Appropriations Resolution #97-247
Page Two
1997/98 Millage Summary
Purpose Millage
General Operations 6.4512
Special Purpose - Emergency Telephone Services .7577
Special Purpose - Countywide Transportation .4000
Trust & Agency - Capital Region Airport Authority .2015
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, a
summary of which has been forwarded by the Controller to each Department Head and Elected
Official.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that departments shall not incur any expenditures in excess of
the adopted budget without amending the budget pursuant to the budgetary procedures
established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution 90-274.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the budget process resulting in the above stated
budgets, it was understood that County revenues and expenditures may vary from those which are
currently contemplated and may be changed from time to time by the Board of Commissioners
prior to the close of the 1998 fiscal year, as deemed necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certain long-term grant programs which may be presented
to the Board of Commissioners during the 1998 fiscal year and include, but are not limited to:
Cooperative Reimbursement Programs (FOC/Pros. Atty.)
Child Care Contracts
Secondary Road Patrol, Marine Safety
Drug Assets Forfeiture Grant
Remonumentation Grant
Work Study Grant
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Page Three
Are hereby approved provided if:
1. The total obligation is not greater than what is budgeted.
2. No change in employee status (classification, hours, etc.) or no additional employees other than
as provided solely by the grant requested.
3. The grant is a renewal of an existing program; except for grants otherwise approved in the
original budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign said contracts
after review of the County Attorney and certification by the Controller that the aforementioned
conditions are satisfied.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all County Elected Officials and Department Heads shall
abide by the Purchasing Procedures Manual, as adopted and amended by the Board, for all
purchases made with funds appropriated by the Board of Commissioners, and that these budgeted
funds are appropriated contingent upon compliance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual.
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 Board of Commissioners authorizes the establishment of
a vehicle depreciation fund for the replacement of county owned vehicles, including those
assigned to the Sheriff Office.
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 Ingham County
Sheriff Office and the Purchasing and Properties 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 Ingham County Sheriff Office and the Purchasing
and Properties Director.
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, and no funds are
appropriated for any permanent position or employee not on the Approved Position List. Further,
there may be a need to increase or decrease various portions of the budget and/or impose a hiring
freeze and/or impose layoffs due to unforeseen financial changes; therefore, the Board of
Commissioners may, from time to time, change the approved Position Allocation List and/or
impose a hiring freeze. The County Elected Officials and County Department Heads shall abide
by whatever changes are made by the Board of Commissioners, if any, relative to the approved
positions and the number of employees stated in the Position Allocation List.
1998 General Appropriations Resolution #97-247
Page Four
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 vacancies shall be considered, and hereby
declared to be vacated positions and shall not be refilled, except by specific Board authorization.
Further, the existence of a hiring freeze which may be imposed by the Board of Commissioners
shall be, and is hereby declared to be a contingency on the expenditure of the budgeted funds, as
well as on the approved 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. The Department Head shall immediately notify the Controller in the event outside
funding is not received or the County is notified that it will not be received, and said positions
shall be considered not funded and removed from the approved Position Allocation List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the policies regarding temporary employees shall remain in
full force and effect.
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
1997/1998 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 1997/1998
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 which
are in excess of 1988 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, Probate 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 in 1979, Ingham County budgeted $1,955,757 for child care
services and to the extent that funds are actually required by the Probate Court for child care
services during the 1998 budget year, in excess of this amount, an affidavit from the Chief Judge
of the Probate
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Court will be required, which must state that the additional funds are necessary for the Probate
Court to meet its state imposed duties at a barely adequate level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if matching state revenues of 50% for the Child Care Fund
are not received during the 1998 budget year, the Controller is authorized to reduce the budget to
reflect this shortage of state revenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds remaining from the 1998 community agency
appropriation 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 $600,000 in funds appropriated to the Capital Area District Library
will be reduced by the amount that the fund balance transferred to CADL exceeds $50,000, since
it is the County's intent to provide CADL with a total commitment of $650,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that future vacant positions in the Equalization Department shall
not be filled unless recommended by the county controller, subject to the ongoing review of the
county's responsibility for providing equalization and tax services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that future vacancies in the Department of Development, shall
not be filled, pending the Controller's forthcoming recommendation based upon the review of a
general county policy of involvement in economic development, as authorized in Board
Resolution No. 97-197.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that future appropriations to the Ingham Conservation District
are subject to the prior approval of the Drain Commissioner, as to the District's proposed scope
of work.
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe Nays: Schafer
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1996-97 4C
AGREEMENT WITH THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY TO EXTEND IT
THROUGH STATE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
RESOLUTION #97-248
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 State of Michigan has provided financial support for these services for many
years, originally through the Department of Social Services and now through the Family
Independence Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Independence Agency is proposing to amend the 1996-97
agreement to extend it through State Fiscal Year 1997-98; and
WHEREAS, the FIA has increased the scope of services for the 1997-98 period and has increased
funding by $34,463 to support the additional work; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan 4C Association is also increasing funding by $29,414, to support
additional work; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department's 1998 budget anticipated a continuation of 1996-97 service
and funding levels, and additional resources are required to implement the expanded workloads
from the FIA and the Michigan 4C Association; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
proposed amendment to the Community Coordinated Child Care agreement with the Michigan
Family Independence Agency and establish a new Health Education Specialist.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes an amendment to the 1996-97 Community Coordinated Child Care Agreement with the
Michigan Family Independence Agency, authorized by Resolution No. 96-190 and amended by
Resolution 97-108.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall extend the period of the agreement
through September 30, 1998 and that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County up to
$148,463 for 1987-98 Fiscal Year expenses related to the scope and units of service included in
the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Health Education Specialist, UAW Tops 07, position shall
be established for the duration of the agreement.
RESOLUTION #97-248
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to purchase two
microcomputers and telephone equipment, up to $5,000 in value, to support the services delivered
by the OYC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Health
Department's 1998 budget to implement this resolution and that the Board Chairperson is
authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None
Absent: None Approved 10/20/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Juall Nays: None
Absent: Goulet, McDonald Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO RECLASSIFY A VACANT NURSE PRACTITIONER
POSITION TO NURSE CLINICIAN
RESOLUTION #97-249
WHEREAS, Ingham County employs two levels of nurses working as primary care providers; and
WHEREAS, the Nurse Practitioner (ICEA N5) classification is the base level for nurses acting as
primary care providers, with R.N.'s or B.S.N's having completed a Nurse Practitioner training
program and having acquired Nurse Practitioner Certification by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the advanced level of nurses acting as primary care providers in the Nurse Clinician
classification, which requires the nurse to have attained a Master's Degree in clinical practice, to
have acquired Nurse Practitioner Certification by the State of Michigan, and be operating in
Ingham County with a broad scope of primary care practice demonstrating significant autonomy;
and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that a Nurse Practitioner position within Women's
Health Services will soon be vacant, and that the County will be best served by reclassifying the
position to Nurse Clinician status allowing the recruitment of a nurse with higher level training
and ability to operate with a broader scope of service; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
reclassification of the soon to be vacant position HLHFPL033 from Nurse Practitioner to Nurse
Clinician and advises the Board that the funds are available in the Women's Health Services
budget to support the cost associated with the reclassification.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the reclassification of position HLHFPL033 from Nurse Practitioner (ICEA N5) to Nurse
Clinician (ICEA N7) effective December 1, 1997.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None
Absent: None Approved 10/20/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Juall Nays: None
Absent: Goulet, McDonald Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97
SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 1997
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY
AND THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
DATED OCTOBER 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000
RESOLUTION #97-250
WHEREAS, an agreement was authorized with the Capital Area Transportation Authority for the
period October 1, 1996 through December 31, 2000; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 1996, the electorate approved a countywide public transportation
millage level of 40/100 (.40) of one mill to be used for the purpose of funding a transportation
system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners envisioned that the revenues generated as a result of
the millage levy would be turned over to the Capital Area Transportation Authority and used to
provide the transportation service; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves
an amendment to the agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) which
authorizes the County to pay CATA the expenses incurred for providing a public transportation
system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County from revenue
generated as a result of the 1996 public transportation millage of 40/100 (.40) of one mill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the period October 1, 1997 through September 30,
1998, the County shall reimburse CATA as set forth in the attached Scope of Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the actual term of the agreement shall be October 1, 1996
through December 31, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board and the County Clerk are
hereby authorized to sign the appropriate agreements and documents necessary to implement the
above, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Juall Nays: None
Absent: None Approved 10/20/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Hunting, Goulet, Juall Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer Nays: None
Absent: McDonald Approved 10/22/97