ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

Agenda Item No. 22

Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING OLD TOWN LANSING

RESOLUTION #07-221

WHEREAS, Old Town Lansing is a unique and creative community, located in north Lansing; and

WHEREAS, thirty years ago, the area was a ghost town with a dangerous reputation, but a group of pioneers came together with a vision for the future; and

WHEREAS, as a result of hard work on behalf of the many businesses and residents, the community is a better place; and

WHEREAS, Old Town features beautiful Victorian buildings that are on the National Historic Register, for years, these buildings were used as warehouse space, now they are being restored and renovated for boutiques, restaurants and businesses; and

WHEREAS,  Old Town Lansing is the winner of the $50,000 prize in IKEA's Small Business, Big Dreams Main Street Makeover contest by demonstrating true community spirit and a united effort, while presenting their small part of the larger city in a fresh and creative way; and

WHEREAS, Old Town was selected from a pool of over 50 original entries submitted from across the nation; the prize will be awarded in the form of furnishings and design assistance and will be accompanied by a $5,000 cash prize.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Old Town Lansing for being selected as the winner of the IKEA’s Big Dreams Main Street Makeover contest.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to the business owners and residents of Old Town for their dedication and commitment to rebuilding Old Town and making it the unique and creative community that it is.

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

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