SUBSTITUTE                                                                                                ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 8, 2005

Agenda Item No. 19

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ANNOUNCER’S

STAND FOR THE SOUTH ARENA BY MSU EXTENSION 4-H HORSE LEADERS COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION #05-301

WHEREAS, the MSU Extension 4-H Horse Leaders Committee has proposed to the Ingham County Fair Board  that they construct a new announcer’s stand, to be located at the south arena, replacing the current stand; and

WHEREAS, the MSU Extension 4-H Horse Leaders Committee would donate all materials and labor for the structure, including the demolition of the current structure; and

WHEREAS, the Fair Board has determined that the replacement of a new announcer’s stand for use during fair and off season shows and events is desirable; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fairgrounds would accept and maintain the structure; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board and Manager are recommending to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners that the offer of the MSU Extension 4-H Horse Leaders Committee be accepted.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the construction of a new announcer’s stand for the south arena of the Ingham County Fairgrounds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the MSU Extension 4-H Horse Leaders Committee to undertake the demolition of the existing stand and the construction of a new stand, provided that such work is undertaken in conformance with all applicable building codes, and to the satisfaction of the Fair Board and Manager, provided liability issues have been satisfactorily addressed by the County Controller and County Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fair Board or its Manager shall approve final design, location, and materials prior to demolition beginning.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas:  Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Schor, Severino, Vickers

Nays:  None          Absent:  None     Approved 11/1/05

FINANCE:    Yeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan

Nays:  None             Absent:  None       Approved 11/2/05