ADOPTED - MARCH 9, 2004
Agenda Item No. 21

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION FOR INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR THE OPERATION AND TEMPORARY STAFFING OF THE BAKER-DONORA FOCUS CENTER

RESOLUTION #04-75

WHEREAS, neighborhood network centers are recognized as vital to supporting improved community organization for the purpose of identifying needs and mobilizing community residents and agencies; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County MSU Extension employs a Neighborhood Network Center Coordinator/Community Development Agent to support the operation of four urban neighborhood network centers; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County MSU Extension manages a network center operating grant from the City of Lansing; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County MSU Extension has been authorized to receive an MFIA Juvenile Justice Title V Prevention Grant and matching City of Lansing grant and this prevention project is being implemented at the Baker-Donora Focus Center to provide programming resources for neighborhood youth and families; and

WHEREAS, the Baker-Donora Focus Center receives several small grants and donations from cooperating agencies, individuals, businesses and civic groups to support the programs that operate at the center in affiliation with the Title V grant; and

WHEREAS, the Baker-Donora Focus Center does not have an established checkbook or bookkeeping system to receive and disburse funds; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County MSU Extension is willing to receive and disburse donated funds and provide fund accounting support of these donated funds for the Baker-Donora Focus Center until such time that this support is no longer needed or desired; and

WHEREAS, donations would be used exclusively for materials and supplies and temporary employment consistent with the terms of current or future City grants or Title V grants; and

WHEREAS, recently Ingham County MSU Extension has received a check for $1,200 from the Lansing Rotary Club to be placed in a donations account for the Baker-Donora Focus Center; and

WHEREAS, future donations are expected for the Baker-Donora Focus Center.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Ingham County MSU Extension Service accepting the current donation of $1,200 from the Lansing Rotary Club.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves Ingham County MSU Extension accepting future donations for the Baker-Donora Focus Center.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all donations received by Ingham County MSU Extension for the Baker-Donora Focus Center will be used to purchase supplies and materials or employ temporary staff for the Center's programs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make the necessary adjustments in the Ingham County MSU Extension budget.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin  Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/1/04

FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas  
Nays: None Absent:De Leon, Minter Approved 3/3/04