SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED - JUNE 12, 2001

Agenda Item No. 18



Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION AND CONTRACT TO BE USED FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANSING AREA SKATE PARK



RESOLUTION #01-177



WHEREAS, skateboarding and in-line skating are two of the fastest growing past times of young people throughout Ingham County; and



WHEREAS, many local municipalities have posted ordinances prohibiting skating in public places and in rights-of-way in response to safety concerns and potential property damage issues; and



WHEREAS, a volunteer citizens group made up of youth and adult skaters, parents and others, have undertaken the initiative to create the skate park; and



WHEREAS, that same group has pledged to raise funds to design and build a skate park within Ingham County to provide a safe place to skate for all residents of Ingham County; and



WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has agreed to match up to $200,000 for all donated funds for the facility; and



WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Board recognizes that this facility will be used by residents from all over Ingham County.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Parks Board recommends that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners assist with the funding of the project.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $10,000 be appropriated from the Contingency Fund to assist with the construction of the skate park and that an appropriate contract with the City of Lansing be prepared for that purpose.. The remainder of the request will be referred to the budget process.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk at authorized to sign the necessary documents after approval as to form by the County Attorney.



ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Stid, Celentino, Minter, De Leon, Swope

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/01



FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Hertel, Schafer, Minter, Swope, Lynch, Krause

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/01















ADOPTED - JUNE 12, 2001

Agenda Item No. 19



Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION TO RECLASSIFY A POSITION IN THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE



RESOLUTION #01-178



WHEREAS, the prevention and enforcement of crimes related to domestic violence and sexual assault are shared priorities of the Prosecutor and the Board of Commissioners; and



WHEREAS, the Prosecutor is committed to providing appropriate staff training to ensure the successful implementation of the county's management information technologies; and



WHEREAS, the Prosecutor is committed to working with the Board of Commissioners, the Controller's Office, and the Circuit Court to ensure that the Consolidated Court Facility provides a high level of services, including information technology; and



WHEREAS, the Prosecuting Attorney's Office wishes to reclassify one of the existing Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Unit Chiefs as a Deputy Chief Assistant, so that these shared priorities can improve the administration of criminal justice in Ingham County; and



WHEREAS, the Prosecuting Attorney's Office wishes for this position to be reclassified within the ICEA Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys bargaining unit, recognizing that, under the State of Michigan constitution, prosecution appointments are at-will; and



WHEREAS, the ICEA is in agreement with the Employer's proposed new position, salary rate and job description; and



WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has evaluated the position, and has established a proposed salary rate of $70,635, with an anticipated change effective in July of 2001 when the other Assistant Prosecuting Attorney rates change.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that one of the Assistant Prosecutor - Unit Chief positions is retitled Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, with a salary of $70,635, with across the board raises as negotiated.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the job description provided by the Human Resources Department shall be enacted, and that the position will remain within the ICEA bargaining unit.



ADOPTED - JUNE 12, 2001

Agenda Item No. 19



RESOLUTION #01-178



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall be made in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the 2001 budget to implement this resolution.



ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Stid, Celentino, Minter, De Leon, Swope

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/5/01



FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Hertel, Schafer, Minter, Swope, Lynch, Krause

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/6/01