ADOPTED - JUNE 22, 2004

Agenda Item No. 16

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE INGHAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

RESOLUTION #04-192

WHEREAS, the Consultant Services Agreement which provides Ingham County, the Economic Development Corporation and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with technical assistance and the conduction of economic development activities expires on December 31, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the County Controller and the Economic Development Corporation Board have reviewed alternatives for the continuation of these needed services; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County MSU Extension has proposed to provide these needed services through the employment of a County Economic Development Coordinator; and

WHEREAS, the County Controller and the Economic Development Corporation Board are recommending that a contract between Ingham County and MSU Extension be approved for this purpose.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Michigan State University Extension for the employment of a County Economic Development Coordinator position to provide economic development services to Ingham County, the Economic Development Corporation and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will be responsible for salary and fringe costs for the position of the County Economic Development Coordinator, at a total cost not to exceed $75,000 on an annual basis, beginning January 1, 2005 or earlier if mutually agreed to by the parties.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after the first year, the $75,000 total will be increased if necessary only to accommodate the employee's increases in salary and fringe costs associated with the MSU Extension performance evaluation/annual raise system and administration of fringe benefits.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will be responsible for all costs associated with the provision of office space, technology support, operating and clerical support of the position of County Economic Development Coordinator and its various functions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the selection of the individual to be employed by MSU Extension, and the salary, shall be mutually agreed to by Ingham County and Ingham County MSU Extension.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract may be terminated by either party upon three months written notice.

ADOPTED - JUNE 22, 2004

Agenda Item No. 16

RESOLUTION #04-192

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller, on behalf of Ingham County, and the Director of Ingham County MSU Extension, are designated as representatives for the purposes of this agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Ingham County budget as necessary in accordance with this resolution.

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.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, Hertel

Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Nevin, Severino Approved 6/15/04

FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Thomas

Nays: None Absent: Dedden, De Leon, Minter Approved 6/16/04