ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 2008

Agenda Item No. 13

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A FUNDING REQUEST TO THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, STATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OFFICE THROUGH WHICH FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FUNDING IS DISTRIBUTED FOR THE

RAYNER PARK STORM DAMAGE

RESOLUTION #08-279

WHEREAS, during the time period June 6, 2008 – June 13, 2008 severe storms passed through Ingham County causing significant damage to Rayner Park including damages to the community built playground, public restroom building, fencing and 41 trees; and

WHEREAS, on July 14, 2008 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid was being made available to several Michigan counties including Ingham; and

WHEREAS, park staff determined the extent of the damage and coordinated debris clean up and facility repairs; and

WHEREAS, repair to the playground totaled $7,313.76; and

WHEREAS, repair to the public restroom building totaled $5,318.00; and

WHEREAS, debris covered an eight acre area and cleanup totaled $28,335.08; and 

WHEREAS, total clean up and repair cost was $40,966.84; and

WHEREAS, it was determined that a request for disaster assistance was in order; and

WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Commission passed Resolution #23-08 at the September 29, 2008 meeting, recommending the Board of Commissioners approve the submission of a funding request to assist in the funding of the emergency expenditures to make repairs and carry out debris clean up at Rayner Park.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the submission of a funding request to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, State Public Assistance Office to assist in the funding of the emergency expenditures required to make repairs and carry out debris clean up at Rayner Park. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any funding request paperwork consistent with this Resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign any documents consistent with this Resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.

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

  Nays:  None            Absent:  Grebner, Soule   Approved 10/7/08

ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 2008

Agenda Item No. 13

RESOLUTION #08-279

FINANCE:    Finance will meet on 10/13/08