ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

Agenda Item No. 18

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF THREE SUBSTANTIAL VESTIBULES FOR THE LIONS, TIGERS AND SNOW LEOPARDS AT

POTTER PARK ZOO

RESOLUTION #07-217

WHEREAS, the American Zoological Association (AZA) recently performed the accreditation inspection at Potter Park Zoo and noted as a major concern “Secondary containment vestibule doors would improve safety on outside of big cat’s exhibit”; and

WHEREAS, the response to the AZA, noted that Potter Park Zoo will address this concern and seek bids in regard to the project; and

WHEREAS, in the response to the AZA, it was stated that the project would be completed by November 2007; and

WHEREAS, the bids have been received and reviewed by the Facilities Department; and

WHEREAS, H & H Welding & Repair has been selected as the project contractor; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the installation of three large cat vestibules in accordance with the American Zoological Association’s recommendation. 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of up to $22,500 from the proceeds of the Potter Park and the Potter Park Zoo millage to Capital Building Improvements line item (258-69300-976000-31000) to be used to construct the large cat vestibules.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan

     Nays:  None      Absent:  None         Approved 9/18/07

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan

Nays:   None        Absent:  Celentino        Approved 9/19/07