ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A NONCOMMUNITY WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM
AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
RESOLUTION NO. 97-26
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has the responsibility of implementing the Safe Drinking
Water Act, 399 P.A. of 1976, which requires it to inspect and license water supply systems; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality proposes to contract with
Ingham County to monitor those water supply systems which are not operated by a municipality
but which do serve 25 or more persons; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department has certain responsibilities to monitor these
water supply systems based on the Ingham County Sanitary Code; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department can implement the additional responsibilities proposed in the
agreement with existing staffing and resources; and
WHEREAS, the State proposes to reimburse the County up to $10,352 for such services and
these funds are included as revenue in the 1997 Health Department budget; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize and
execute the agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
Noncommunity Water Supply Program Services Agreement with the Michigan Department of
Public Health for the period October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County up to
$9,273 for services related to the agreement, to include inspection and monitoring of 20% of the
existing noncommunity water supply systems in the County and the inspection and issuance of
well permits on any new systems.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is
authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Human Resources will meet 1/27/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/22/97
ADOPTED - JANUARY 28,1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MINORITY HEALTH SUBCONTRACTS
RESOLUTION #97-27
WHEREAS, the 1996-97 Comprehensive Budget and Contract (CPBC) authorized by Resolution
No. 96-218 included $37,100 to subcontract with community organizations to support activities
to improve the health status of minority population groups; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department requested proposals from community organizations serving
minority populations; and
WHEREAS, staff from the Health Department have evaluated the four proposals that were
submitted and are recommending that subcontracts be authorized for two of the organizations;
and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize Minority
Health Project subcontracts with the Lao Family Community, Inc. and with the Vietnamese
Association, both not-for-profit organizations based in Lansing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
Minority Health Project subcontract with Lao Family Community, Inc., 735 East Michigan
Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48912, to improve the health status of Southeast Asian and
Lao/Hmong people living in the Lansing area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the period of the subcontract shall be October 1, 1996
through September 30, 1997 and that Ingham County will reimburse Lao Family Community, Inc.
from the Minority Health Project grant up to $18,550 for expenditures approved in the
subcontract budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
Minority Health Project subcontract with the Vietnamese Association, 835 W. Genesee Street,
Room #104, Lansing, Michigan 48915, to improve the quality of health care among the
Vietnamese people living in the Lansing area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the period of the subcontract shall be October 1, 1996
through September 30, 1997 and that Ingham County will reimburse the Vietnamese Association
from the Minority Health Project grant up to $18,550 for expenditures approved in the
subcontract budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the subcontracts
after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Human Resources will meet 1/27/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/22/97
ADOPTED -JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, INC.
RESOLUTION #97-28
WHEREAS, Ingham County entered into an agreement in 1988 with The Partnership Group, Inc.
to provide child care information and referral services through the Office for Young Children; and
WHEREAS, The Partnership Group, Inc. coordinates child care referral services for certain
employers in the Lansing area and has offered a new replacement agreement with Ingham County,
including an increase in the fee for referral from $100 to $120; and
WHEREAS, after review of the proposed agreement, the Health Officer has recommended that
the Board of Commissioners authorize the agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an
agreement with The Partnership Group, Inc., 1400 Union Meeting Road, Suite 102, Blue Bell,
Pennsylvania, for child care information and referral services through the Ingham County Office
for Young Children.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the payment for a child care referral processed under the
agreement shall be $120.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreement shall be effective October 15, 1996 and shall
continue until it is terminated in writing by either party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized
to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Human Resources will meet 1/27/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/22/97
ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of
the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CHANGE OF A POSITION WITHIN THE SHERIFF'S
OFFICE FROM DEPUTY TO SERGEANT, AND TO INCREASE THE TIME
DEVOTED TO EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
RESOLUTION #97-29
WHEREAS, the responsibilities for the position designated to Emergency Operations within the
Ingham County Sheriff's Office have continually increased; and
WHEREAS, those responsibilities have increased not only in time necessary to be devoted, but
also in responsibilities to include supervisory responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the LEPC Committee has recommended an increase in time devoted to the
Emergency Operations position and have also recommended a change from the position of
Deputy to the position of Sergeant for the person who serves in Emergency Operations; and
WHEREAS, to increase the position from 80% to 100% and to change the position from Deputy
to Sergeant would be a net cost to Ingham County of $1,278.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners
recognizes the need for the increase in time devoted to Emergency Operations and also recognizes
the need to upgrade the position which serves in Emergency Operations from Deputy to Sergeant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Controller to increase the budget by $5,858 from the 1997 Contingency Fund and to make the
necessary adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 1997 Budget and Position
Allocation List.
LAW & COURTS: Law & Courts will meet 1/23/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/21/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/22/97
ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT COURT'S
SELECTION OF A PER DIEM MAGISTRATE
RESOLUTION #97-30
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court has a line item in the amount of $2,100 for a visiting Judge
on a per diem basis when the Magistrate is absent because of leave or training; and
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court could utilize this appropriation and hire a per diem
Magistrate at a reduced cost; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Judge has identified the need for a per diem Magistrate when the full-time
Magistrate is away from the court; and
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court wants to insure that there is no interruption of service to the
community when the Magistrate is gone; and
WHEREAS, the Court would like to select Mr. Rodney Dropping as a per diem Magistrate and is
recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve this selection as
required by state statue; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the 55th District Court's selection of Rodney Dropping as a per diem 55th District Court
Magistrate in accordance with MCL 600.8501.
LAW & COURTS: Law & Courts will meet 1/23/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/22/97
ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT SHERIFF GENE L. WRIGGELSWORTH
AS DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #97-31
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Operations has served in this position as an appointment
from the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and a recommendation from the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of Sheriff Wriggelsworth to remove Deputy Gerald Laxton as the
Director of Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Services operates within the operational guidelines and the Policies and
Procedures of the Ingham County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Wriggelsworth has demonstrated a need to effectively manage the
Emergency Operations in Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners removes
Deputy Gerald Laxton as the Director of Emergency Operations and appoints Sheriff Gene L.
Wriggelsworth as Director of Emergency Operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the understanding between Sheriff Gene L.
Wriggelsworth and the Ingham County Board of Commissioners that a uniformed person from
within the Ingham County Sheriff's Office will be selected to perform the duties associated with
Emergency Operations and will be selected to perform these duties at the sole discretion of Sheriff
Gene L.Wriggelsworth.
LAW & COURTS: Law & Courts will meet 1/23/97
ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by Commissioner Linda Sims of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH BOARD
RESOLUTION #97-32
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Community Mental Health Board due to a recent
resignation; and
WHEREAS, applications of individuals interested in serving on this Board have been reviewed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
appoints:
Steve Manchester, 514 Westmoreland, Lansing, 48915
to serve on the Community Mental Health Board to a term expiring December 31, 1998.
Linda A. Sims
ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 97-33
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Library Board, and
WHEREAS, applications of individuals interested in serving on the Library Board have been
reviewed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
appoints:
Monte Shuck, 110 E. Dansville Road, Dansville, 48819
to the Library Board to a term expiring December 31, 1988; and
Bill Mason, 2401 Kinglet Court, Lansing, 48911
to the Library Board to a term expiring December 31, 2001.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Sims, Keefe Czarnecki
Nays: None Absent: Smiley Approved 1/27/97
ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NO. 97-34
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, applications of individuals interested in serving on the Board of Health have been
reviewed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
appoints:
Sue Gillette Rensing, 456 Zimmer Road, Williamston, 48895
Saturino Rodriguez, 2513 Dunbar, Lansing, 48906
Patricia Hepp, 3864 Sandlewood, Okemos, 48864
to the Board of Health, as consumers, to terms expiring December 31, 1999.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki
Nays: None Absent: Smiley Approved 1/27/97
ADOPTED- JANUARY 28, 1997
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING MIKE FARRELL
RESOLUTION NO. 97-35
WHEREAS, Mike Farrell served as a member of the Ingham County Road Commission from
January 1, 1985 through January 28, 1997; and
WHEREAS, as a Road Commissioner, Mike Farrell was very instrumental in bringing the Road
Commission into the twentieth century with computerized automation; and
WHEREAS, Mike Farrell also played an important role in the implementation of a personnel
performance evaluation program at the Road Commission; and
WHEREAS, along with being a partner in the law firm of Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg, Mike
Farrell has also been very active in a number of community organizations.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
honors Mike Farrell for his years of dedicated service to the Ingham County Road Commission
and the citizens of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wish him continued success in
all of his future endeavors.
Nancy Austin Schwartz Bruce Hunting Randy Schafer
Virgil Bernero Linda Keefe Linda A. Sims
John Czarnecki Jean McDonald Anne Smiley
Paul Paul Paul Goulet Paul Pratt Mary Stid
Mark Grebner
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN UPGRADE IN VIDEO RECORDING IN THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROOM
RESOLUTION NO. 97-36
WHEREAS, it is desirable to enhance the quality of the video recording in the Board of
Commissioners Room and to accommodate a rearrangement of Commissioner seating; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from Dolman Technologies to upgrade the current system;
and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee requested an additional proposal;
and
WHEREAS, a proposal dated December 20, 1996, has been received from Dolman Technologies
in the amount of $12,500.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners accepts the proposal from
Dolman Technologies dated December 20, 1996 for an upgrade in video recording in the Board
of Commissioners Room in the amount of $12,500.00.
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $12,500.00 is authorized to be transferred from the
Contingency Account to the Board of Commissioners Budget for this upgrade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget
adjustments.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Goulet, McDonald, Schwartz
Nays: Pratt, Hunting Absent: None Approved 2/4/97
Administrative Services/Personnel approved a different version.
FINANCE: Yeas:, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: McDonald, Czarnecki Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL TAXING UNITS FOR
ASSESSMENT AND TAX ROLL PREPARATION
RESOLUTION NO. 97-37
WHEREAS, Ingham County has a tax administration system which includes the preparation of all
tax and assessment rolls, printing of the rolls, and meeting the requirements of Proposal A; and
WHEREAS, it is beneficial for the County to have taxing units utilize County services for
maintenance and preparation of assessment rolls and for tax administration; and
WHEREAS, several local taxing units are currently under contract with the County for the 1996
assessment and tax cycle; and
WHEREAS, these local taxing units have expressed interest in continued use of the County
system; and
WHEREAS, a charge of $3.25 per parcel per year for time and materials related to the 1997 rolls,
and a charge of $3.50 per parcel per year for time and materials related to the 1998 rolls, will be
necessary to cover the cost of the County's providing assessment rolls, personal property
statements, assessment change notices, tax rolls, tax notices, and delinquent tax rolls.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Equalization/Tax Services Director is authorized
to offer a two year contract with local taxing units for the stated services with the stipulation that
the second year shall be at the option of the County and or the Local Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a fee of $3.25 per parcel per year for the 1997 tax cycle
beginning March 2, 1997, through March 1, 1998, and $3.50 per parcel per year for the 1998 tax
cycle beginning March 2, 1998, through March 1, 1999, be charged to the local units for time and
material related to the processing of assessment rolls, personal property statements, assessment
change notices, tax rolls, tax notices and delinquent tax rolls.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that service calls by County MIS Technicians will be charged to
the local unit at a rate determined by the County MIS Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will provide hardware maintenance through
February 1, 1998, after which the local unit will be responsible for their own hardware
maintenance.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 97-37
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is requested to draft the appropriate
contract documents to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board and the County Clerk be authorized
to sign agreements as drafted by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO SET THE FEE FOR COPIES OF AERIAL MAPS PRODUCED BY
THE EQUALIZATION/TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 97-38
WHEREAS, the Equalization/Tax Services Department has charged $4.00 per page for a copy of
the County's aerial maps since 1988; and
WHEREAS, the County Equalization/Tax Services Director has researched this fee and
determined that $6.00 per page is a more appropriate charge for a copy of the County's aerial
maps.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Equalization/Tax Services Director is
authorized to charge $6.00 per page for a copy of the County's aerial maps with such fee taking
effect immediately upon passage of this resolution by the Board of Commissioners.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A NEW COMPUTER TECHNICIAN POSITION
IN THE MIS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 97-39
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MIS Department currently has two full-time Data Technician
Positions; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Wide Network now encompasses twelve campuses, 400 plus
PC's, and additional printers and during the course of 1997 with the implementation of the IJIGS
Project will increase by another 150 - 200 PC's and at least two additional campuses; and
WHEREAS, the MIS Department currently has and has had an opening in the Micro Programmer
area for more than fifteen months and no suitable candidate has been found; and
WHEREAS, the work load in the department is in transition during the implementation of the
IJIGS Project.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve
the creation of a new Computer Technician position in the MIS Department at a Grade 13 Level
for a period of up to two years determined through the budget process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County MIS Department will hold vacant the
Micro Programmer position and reevaluate its need during the course of the next eighteen months
to two years and the final disposition will be accomplished through the budget process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Controller is authorized to make the necessary
budget adjustments as required.
DMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REORGANIZATION WITHIN THE TREASURER'S
OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO. 97-40
WHEREAS, the Treasurer desires to reorganize the office to make more efficient use of
personnel and funding; and
WHEREAS, the new duties of the Accounting Supervisor, Senior Deputy Treasurer and
Accounting Coordinator have been evaluated by the Human Resources Director and are proposed
to be changed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the reclassification of the Accounting Supervisor (P-5, position #TRSTRS018)
$39,842 to Senior Lead Accountant (P6-5+) $42,830, effective January 4, 1997, and the Senior
Deputy Treasurer position (M-5, #TRSTRS005) be reclassified to Assistant to the Treasurer
(M3).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Accounting Coordinator (position
#TRSTRS019) shall be eliminated from the Treasurer's budget and that the employee occupying
that position (Terri BenBraham) be placed in the Assistant to the Treasurer position (M3-1 -
$37,757) effective January 4, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Controller is authorized to make the
necessary adjustments to implement this resolution.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGES
RESOLUTION NO. 97-41
WHEREAS, the joint labor/management Health Coalition designed a comprehensive health
benefit plan and recommended it be implemented for County employees; and
WHEREAS, Managers, Confidentials, Elected Officials, UAW/TOPS employees, ICEA Court
and County Professionals employee groups are scheduled for enrollment with other employee
groups being added upon execution of a letter of understanding; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #96-235 authorized the Health Coalition to recommend changes in health
insurance which are in the best interests of the county and the employees; and
WHEREAS, the Health Coalition is recommending that it would be appropriate to provide
benefits in addition to the health insurance coverage provided under the POS plan to maintain the
majority of benefits previously afforded to county employees; and
WHEREAS, the costs of these supplemental benefits are estimated to be less than $25,000
annually; and
WHEREAS, the Health Coalition is also recommending the use of a temporary ombudsman to
assist County employees enrolled in the POS plan with health insurance matters.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County provide the following supplemental benefits
to those employees enrolled in Blue Choice POS health insurance:
1. Those employees on the payroll as of January 1, 1997 will be eligible for infertility testing,
diagnosis and drug reimbursement, at the same level as currently provided by PHP, for the
duration of this POS plan; and,
2. Those employees on the payroll as of January 1, 1997 will be eligible for air ambulance
coverage when medically necessary for the duration of this POS plan; and,
3. Those employees on the payroll as of January 1, 1997 will be eligible for weight reduction
coverage at the recommendation of their primary care physician if they are more than 50 lbs.
overweight. The County's reimbursement level will not exceed $1,000 per lifetime maximum.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97-41
Coverage will be provided at Sparrow Hospital at the same level as currently provided by Blue
Care Network Health Central.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County will employ or contract with a temporary
ombudsman to act on behalf of the employees when dealing with Blue Cross, and when dealing
with other health insurance matters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller, in consultation with the Health Coalition
Committee, is authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide for administration of
these additional benefits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost for the additional benefits listed above be provided
from the savings in health care premiums.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost for these supplemental benefits be split
proportionately among the Employers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary range for the temporary ombudsman shall be
established by the Human Resources Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO HOLD SPECIAL ELECTIONS BY MAIL FOR
COMMISSIONER VACANCIES IN DISTRICTS 6 AND 11
RESOLUTION NO. 97-42
WHEREAS, vacancies currently exist on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners in
Districts 6 & 11; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney has advised that Special Elections to fill both vacancies shall be
called by the County Board of Commissioners, as provided by MCL 46.412; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk has suggested dates for such Special Elections; and
WHEREAS, it is believed that ordinary Special Elections held by themselves would be costly and
would have very poor non-representative turnout; and
WHEREAS, the only elections scheduled to be held in same area will be a school election in June
and a possible proposed District Library election on August 5, 1997; and
WHEREAS, precincts which will be used in the June election have incompatible boundaries with
the Commission Districts in question, making consolidation of the school election and the special
elections infeasible; and
WHEREAS, Virginia White, Meridian Township Clerk is a vocal supporter of trying new
technologies and approaches to voting to encourage participation and reduce costs and has
expressed interest in conducting the elections using mail-in ballots; and
WHEREAS, holding simple elections conducted in a limited area would provide an ideal
opportunity to gain experience with new voting procedures; and
WHEREAS, the East Lansing City Clerk is also in support of holding these special elections by
all-mail votes; and
WHEREAS, an election via mail-in ballot is not currently provided for by law and therefore
specific legislative authorization will be necessary; and
WHEREAS, provision must be made for the possibility that the necessary legislation will not be
adopted in time; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners endorses the idea of
conducting special elections by mail-in ballot for Commission Districts 6 and 11, and hereby urges
legislators to adopt legislation permitting such an option.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 97-42
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners supports the efforts of
Meridian Township Clerk Virginia White to schedule such elections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the County
Controller to transfer funds from the contingency account to be used for these special mail-in
elections, not to exceed $40,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in the event that the necessary legislation has not been approved
by May 1, 1997, special primary elections will be held on July 15, 1997 and the special general
elections will be held on August 5, 1997.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe
Nays: Schafer Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR INGHAM COUNTY SEWAGE
DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY (CITY OF LESLIE) SYSTEM NO. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 97-43
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners by resolution adopted on August 27,
1996, established the merged and combined Ingham County Sewage Disposal and Water Supply
(City of Leslie) System No. 1 (the "System"), such System to consist of sewage disposal and
water supply facilities as described therein (and as modified by this resolution) to serve areas in
the City of Leslie (the "City), and directed the County Drain Commissioner, as the Ingham
County Board of Public Works, to submit plans and specifications, estimates of cost for and the
specific area to be served by the System, and a contract with the City in respect to the acquisition,
construction and financing of the System; and
WHEREAS, the County Drain Commissioner has submitted to this Board of Commissioners a
modified description of the System, a description of the specific area to be served by the System,
estimates of cost and the period of usefulness of the System and this proposed resolution; and
WHEREAS, the County Drain Commissioner, as the Ingham County Board of Public Works, on
February , 1997, approved the Ingham County Sewage Disposal and Water Supply (City of
Leslie) System No. 1 Contract (the "Contract"), dated as of February 1, 1997, between the
County of Ingham and the City for the acquisition, construction, financing and operating the
Ingham County Sewage Disposal and Water Supply (City of Leslie) System No. 1 and directed
that the Contract be submitted to this Board of Commissioners for its approval.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, as
follows:
1. The System is hereby modified to consist of (I) the extension of a sewer interceptor from the
City's wastewater treatment plant west and north in easements east of Hull Road to the
intersection of Doty and High Streets, with an extension west across U.S. 127 to Churchill Road,
in the City and (ii) the extension of a watermain from Russell Street west in Bellevue Street to
Hull Road, in each case with related improvements.
2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the description of the specific area to be
served by the System, as set forth on Exhibit A attached to the form of the Contract, and the
estimates of cost and period of usefulness for the System, as set forth on Exhibit B attached to the
form of the Contract, and the County Clerk is hereby authorized to endorse on said description
and estimates the fact of such approval and return same to the County Drain Commissioner.
3. The County Drain Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on
behalf of the County of Ingham the Contract in the form attached hereto.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 97-43
4. The County Drain Commissioner is authorized to execute and deliver such number of original
copies of the Contract as he may deem advisable.
5. The County Drain Commissioner or the County Treasurer is authorized to file with the
Michigan Department of Treasury a Notice of Intent to Issue an Obligation with respect to the
bonds to be issued by the County to finance all or a portion of the cost of the System in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 and an application for any necessary
waivers in connection therewith.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/4/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE
INGHAM COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. 97-44
WHEREAS, the County Attorney in his opinion dated November 20, 1996 has advised that the
Ingham County Board of Commissioners can legally structure the governing body of the Ingham
County Parks Department as it deems necessary; and
WHEREAS, an option available under MCL 123.51, et seq. empowers the Board to create a Public Recreation System and delegate the operation of the Parks Department to a Recreation Board appointed by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, there are no statutory requirements addressing the powers or composition of this
Recreation Board, however, the county's intent is to provide for more public input and
participation in the operation of the Parks Department, enhanced communication between the
Parks Department's governing body, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, and the Parks
Department Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to transition into the new governing organizational structure
from the existing arrangement with the Ingham County Road Commission acting as the Board of
County Park Trustees, and to revise the daily administrative functions, in accordance with existing
county policies.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby rescinds
its action establishing the Ingham County Road Commission as the Board of County Park
Trustees according to State Statute MCL 123.66, effective July 1, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board by this action hereby creates a Public Recreation
System pursuant to MCL 123. 51 et seq., consisting of a compensable seven (7) member
recreation board, as determined by the Board of Commissioners to be appointed by the Board of
Commissioners, effective July 1, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the initial composition of the Recreation Board shall consist
of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and two (2) of whom shall be
existing members of the current Board of County Park Trustees whose terms shall be staggered
and expire on December 31, 1997 and July 1, 1998 consecutively; at which time the Board shall
appoint two replacement members.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 97-44
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rate of compensation, the demographic or similar
composition, length of terms, and the operational duties and responsibilities of the Recreation
Board shall be determined by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, and an administrative
plan for phase-in implementation developed by the Controller, prior to July 1, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall supersede any and all other resolutions
establishing or amending the governing organizational structure of the Ingham County Parks
Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/4/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe
Nays: Schafer Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING A DISTRICT LIBRARY AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION NO. 97-45
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has studied various options for assuring that adequate
library services will be provided to the residents of the county; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, in cooperation with the City of Lansing and the
Lansing School District, contracted with Plante and Moran to conduct a review of library needs in
the county, exclusive of East Lansing which has its own library system; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Plante and Moran Library Review have been reviewed,
including the recommendation to form a District Library with Ingham County and the City of
Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners on January 28, 1997, adopted a Resolution of Intent to
participate in a District Library with the City of Lansing and instructed that an agreement be
drafted for their consideration; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the proposed agreement to participate with the City of Lansing in a District Library pursuant to 1989 PA 24, which includes the territories of the City of Lansing and Ingham County, excluding the City of East Lansing and potentially excluding other municipalities as provided in the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses its
willingness to assist Meridian Township in developing an acceptable plan for their own provision
of library services as provided in the agreement by working with the Ingham County Library
Board to reach an agreement for the cessation of services provided by the Ingham County Library
system, if desired.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners expresses its
desire and intent to the new District Board that a vote on the financing of the District Library
occur at the August 1997 primary election; that such proposed millage be initially of limited
duration in order to allow municipalities within the county to implement other options for the
provision of library services within their jurisdiction, if interested; that the millage be sufficient to
pay for the facility related costs of branches which are currently paid for by individual
municipalities; and that the millage provide for some expansion of services, including a third
branch in Lansing.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 97-45
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County's approval of this agreement is contingent upon
a formal commitment by the Lansing School District that the School District will offer to continue
to provide and fund library services to the new District through December 31, 1997, and will also
offer to allow the continued use of the current library facility and library collection by the new
District if desired;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby requests municipalities
in Ingham County within the next thirty days, and at the time of future vacancies, to submit the
names of residents whom they desire to be considered for appointment to the District Library
Board by the Board of Commissioners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners expresses its intent to give
every consideration in making its appointments to the lists of names submitted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners proposes to name the board
the Capitol Area District Library.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County's approval of this agreement is also contingent
upon a formal commitment by the City of Lansing to continue to provide library space at the
Foster Community Center;.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign
the proposed agreement, subject to any revisions recommended by the County Attorney and
County Controller as necessary to obtain the approval of the State Librarian.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chair and County Clerk are also authorized to
sign an agreement between the County, the City of Lansing, and the Lansing School District as
recommended by the County Attorney and County Controller as necessary to assure the Lansing
School District's commitment to offer to provide services, funding, facilities, and materials as
stated in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send copies of this
resolution to the Lansing School District, and all units of municipal government within Ingham
County.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/5/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 11, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO EASEMENTS TO THE CITY OF LANSING FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO CAVANAUGH ROAD AT MAPLEWOOD LAKE PARK
RESOLUTION # 97-46
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has requested a temporary easement to allow the widening of
Cavanaugh Road in front of Maplewood Lake Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has requested a permanent storm drain easement in order to
outlet the Cavanaugh Road storm drain into the Sycamore Creek; and
WHEREAS, the permanent easement for the outlet into the Sycamore Creek is located in the
flood plain area that is not slated for future park development; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the temporary easement is to allow for incidental grading along the
shoulder after widening Cavanaugh Road.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves granting both
easements, contingent upon review by Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Health Department oversees the
permanent easements for possible environmental impact to the Sycamore Creek and report back
to the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee in case of adverse impact.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: Goulet Approved 2/18/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SALE OF THE HULETT ROAD PROPERTY
RESOLUTION # 97-47
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners concurred with the recommendation
of the Board of Ingham County Park Trustees that the Hulett Road property be sold to offset part
of the cost of the acquisition of the Sailaway Property; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing & Properties Department solicited proposals in accordance with
County policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Ingham County Park Trustees is recommending accepting the bid
submitted by Northstar Select Sires, Inc., in the amount of $31,400.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the sale of the following-described property to Northstar Select Sires, for the purchase price of
$31,400:
A parcel of land in Section 5, T3N, R1W, Alaiedon Township, Ingham County, Michigan: the
surveyed boundary of said parcel being described by Michigan R.L.S. #18998 as commencing at
the Northeast corner of said Section 5; thence S89 degrees, 17'16"W along the North line of said
Section 5, 2223.45 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence S89 degrees, 17'16"W
continuing along said North line 430.00 to the North 1/4 corner of said Section 5; thence S0
degrees, 37'14"E along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 5, 198.20 feet; thence
N89degrees, 17'16"E parallel to the North line of said Section 5, 330.00 feet; thence S0 degrees,
37'14"E parallel to the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 5, 196.80 feet; thence N89 degrees,
17'16"E parallel to the North line of said Section 5, 100.00 feet; thence N0 degrees, 37'14"W
parallel to the North-South 1/4 line 395.00 feet to the North line of said Section 5, and the point
of beginning of this description; said parcel containing more or less 2.408 acres including more or
less 0.451 acres presently in use as public right of way; said parcel subject to all easements and
restrictions of record.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any costs necessary for executing said sale are to be taken
from the proceeds received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Corporation Counsel shall prepare the necessary documents
and that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to sign the same.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997 RESOLUTION #97-47
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing & Properties Director shall verify the above
property description.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: Goulet Approved 2/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/19/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources, Administrative Services/Personnel, and Finance Committees
of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE SPARROW HEALTH
SYSTEM AGREEMENT AND TO AMEND THE 1997 HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BUDGET
RESOLUTION # 97-48
WHEREAS, Ingham County and Sparrow Health System have an agreement whereby Ingham
County operates a health center within Sparrow Hospital, and whereby the Sparrow Health
System helps support the cost of care to uninsured persons served at the health center by
providing a subsidy of up to $120,000 per year; and
WHEREAS, Sparrow Health System has advised Ingham County that it would like to expand the
services provided through the Ingham County-operated health center by adding three evenings per
week of pediatric services; and
WHEREAS, the expanded services will be funded by revenue from services provided through the
health center and by an additional Sparrow Health System subsidy of up to $50,000 per year; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
changes required to implement the expanded services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an amendment to the agreement with Sparrow Health System whereby Ingham County operates a
health center within Sparrow Hospital.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment shall provide for an expansion of services
provided through the Health Center by adding three evenings of pediatric services per week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sparrow Health System shall increase its subsidy to the
operation of the Health Center at Sparrow Hospital by up to $50,000 per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Nurse Assessor position (ICEA N2), number
HLHCHH014, shall change from three-quarter time to full-time effective March 1, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clinic Assistant/Technician position (UAW-TOPS 07),
number HLHSAT003, shall change from part-time to three-quarter time effective March 1, 1997.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
RESOLUTION # 97-48
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two special part-time Clinic Assistant/Technician positions
shall be created effective March 1, 1997, to work a total of approximately 24 hours per week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Controller is authorized to amend the 1997 Health
Department budget to increase revenues and expenditures by $88,333.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment
to the agreement with Sparrow Health System after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Human Resources will meet 2/24/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting,
Schwartz Nays: None Absent: Goulet Approved 2/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/19/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE LEAD
POISONING PREVENTION GRANT
RESOLUTION # 97-49
WHEREAS, Ingham County health care providers will test approximately 5,000 children in the
next year and approximately 4% will be found to be lead poisoned; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has mapped households with lead poisoned children to
determine high-risk areas, with zip code areas 48912 and 48933 being the most high-risk areas;
and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health has contracted with Ingham
County for a lead poisoning prevention grant for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997,
authorized in Resolution No. 96-192; and
WHEREAS, the state has advised Ingham County that it will increase the funding available
through the grant by $8,000 and support up to $3,000 to be expended for computer equipment
and software; and
WHEREAS, the expected result of this activity is to reduce the number of lead poisoned children
in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
amendment to the agreement that will provide the additional funding and authorize the purchase
of equipment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes
an amendment to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Grant Agreement with the Michigan Department
of Community Health for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment shall increase total grant funding by $8,000,
to $88,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the MIS Director is authorized to expend up to $3,000 of
the grant funds to purchase computer equipment and software to support grant activities.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
RESOLUTION # 97-49
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health
Department's 1997 budget to implement the amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment
after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Human Resources will meet 2/24/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/19/97
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A BLOCK GRANT
RESOLUTION # 97-50
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office applied for and has been approved to receive a
block grant from the Office of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the block grant is $54,426.00 (Grant - $48,984.00/match $5,442.00);
and
WHEREAS, $20,000 of the block grant is for D.A.R.E. Education; and
WHEREAS, $29,926.00 is for computer equipment for Community Based Policing Offices; and
WHEREAS, $4,500 is for indemnification insurance; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office must use $5,442.00, which will be spent from the
forfeiture account.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves
entering into contract with the Office of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs in the amount of $54,426 of which $54,426 is the block grant and $5,442 is the local
match from the time period of October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1998; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Sheriff's Office has identified matching
funds of $5,442.00 from the Departments drug forfeiture account; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Board Chair and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this
resolution subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the
Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 1997
budget.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Goulet, Pratt, Bernero, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Hunting Approved 2/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/19/97