SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED - JUNE 8, 2004

Agenda Item No. 12

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF A PORTION OF THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TO THE CITY OF MASON

RESOLUTION #04-172

WHEREAS, the City of Mason has requested to lease a portion of the Ingham County Fairgrounds for the purpose of constructing a Sports Complex; and

WHEREAS, the proposal has been reviewed by the Ingham County Fair Board, who is recommending that a lease be authorized; and

WHEREAS, the proposal by the City of Mason involves the construction of a new road to the east of the Fairgrounds, and new entrances, which is of benefit to the operation of the fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, the proposal also involves the construction of parking, which can be used by the fairgrounds at appropriate times; and

WHEREAS, construction of the Sports Complex is contingent upon the City of Mason obtaining funding.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the recommendation of the Ingham County Fair Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a lease with the City of Mason for the proposed portion of the fairgrounds, contingent upon the City of Mason demonstrating that sufficient funding has been secured and that appropriate terms specifying the City of Mason's consideration is stated in the lease.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chair and County Clerk are authorized to sign the appropriate lease upon the formal action of the Fair Board approving the lease, formal certification by the City of Mason that sufficient funding has been obtained, and upon the County Attorney approving the lease as to form.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is null and void if by December 31, 2005, the City of Mason has not provided certification that sufficient funds have been obtained.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Swope Approved 6/2/04

FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/3/04