ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 21, 1999

Agenda Item No. 38



Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD OF CLINTON, EATON, AND INGHAM COUNTIES FOR

THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, AND AUTHORIZING

THE RENOVATION OF THE LIBRARY SERVICES BUILDING BY THE

INGHAM COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY



RESOLUTION #99-236



WHEREAS, in 1998 the State of Michigan offered, and the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepted, a grant to increase the amount of residential treatment services for probationers by providing capacity for up to 80 beds; and



WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, acting upon the recommendation of the Lansing/Ingham Joint Community Corrections Advisory Board, selected the Community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHB) as the agency who will provide residential treatment services for probationers, based on their current excellent and effective delivery of such services through the House of Commons; and



WHEREAS, Ingham County currently contracts with CMHB for the provision of residential treatment services for probationers; and



WHEREAS, the CMHB has agreed to provide these services through an expanded House of Commons, operating the program in the same manner as it has previously been operated for the past twenty-five years; and



WHEREAS, in order for the CMHB to provide these services, it is necessary to expand the House of Commons; and



WHEREAS, the CMHB has indicated that the Library Services Building in Mason, currently owned by the County, would provide the necessary space for an expanded House of Commons;



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Commissioners authorize the lease of the Library Services Building to CMHB for the purpose of operating an expanded House of Commons at that site for a maximum of 40 beds.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CMHB, on behalf of the County, is authorized to obtain all necessary requirements and permits for operating an expanded House of Commons at the Library Services Building in Mason, including special land use permits.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of the lease will provide that the CMHB will pay for all maintenance and operating expenses plus the capitalized costs of expenses for renovating the Library Service Center which are in excess of grant funds received by the County from the state.







ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 21, 1999

Agenda Item No. 38



RESOLUTION #99-236

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the term of the lease shall be for 20 years, annually renewable unless one is notified by the other one year in advance that the lease is to be terminated; provided, however, that the lease can be terminated within the 20 year period upon one year's notice, but if such notice is given by CMHB, then CMHB shall repay the county the balance of any unamortized costs or advances.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Building Authority is directed to finance and renovate the Library Services Building, based on recommendations and specifications to be provided by the CMHB for operation of the House of Commons at that location.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CMHB is to provide the Building Authority with the specifications for any necessary renovations or other accommodations necessary to make the Library Services Building suitable for operation of the House of Commons.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will advance the CMHB up to $200,000 from the General Fund for initial operating expenses and for other renovation expenses related to operation of the House of Commons, to be repaid as part of the lease in the same manner as the capitalized renovation costs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will advance the Building Authority up to $250,000 for expenses which may be incurred prior to the sale of bonds.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that residential treatment services for probationers are to be provided at the Library Services Building by the House of Commons as provided in the annual contracts between Ingham County and CMHB, as recommended by CCAB.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with the prior approval of CCAB, CMHB may utilize unused capacity at the expanded site of the HOC to provide residential treatment services for probationers referred by local courts, other Community Corrections Advisory Boards, and counties, utilizing Ingham/Lansing CCAB admission standards; and that a waiting list be maintained by these entities with probationers from outside Ingham County required to meet the same standards and accepted only when no qualified Ingham County residents are available for placement.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event there are unfilled beds or probationers are accepted from other counties, the CCAB/House of Commons will report to the Law & Courts Committee.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board and County Clerk are authorized to sign any documents necessary to implement the provisions of this resolution, as recommended by the County Controller and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Schafer, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/9/99



ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Severino,

Minter Nays: None Absent: None Approved 9/14/99



FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Juall Approved 9/15/99