ADOPTED - JUNE 23, 2009

Agenda Item No. 23

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE

2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

FOR FENCING INSTALLATION

RESOLUTION #09-184

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fairgrounds has $115,000.00 in its 2009 Capital Improvements Budget for building maintenance and grounds improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has solicited sealed bids from experienced and qualified fencing contractors; and

WHEREAS, the Fairgrounds is in need of installation of new fencing to secure the grandstand infield and improve patron safety and patron parking; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Manager recommended and the Fair Board approved the installation of the new fencing; and

WHEREAS, the funds for this project are budgeted in the Fair CIP account, 561-76900-931000.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves awarding a contract to DeWitt Fence, Inc., 3236 W. St. Joseph, Lansing, MI  48917, a registered local vendor, to provide fence installation, in an amount not to exceed $17,202 which includes a contingency of $1,000 for unforeseen items that may arise.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller/Administrator to make the necessary budget adjustments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this Resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Celentino, Koenig, Holman, Copedge, Grebner, Vickers

       Nays:  None            Absent:  None         Approved 6/16/09

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Tennis, Davis, Dougan

      Nays:  None       Absent:  None        Approved 6/17/09