1. INGHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - 1999 ANNUAL REPORT (To be distributed at the meeting)

2. INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 24, 2000 AS "UNITED NATIONS DAY" IN INGHAM COUNTY

3. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION TO AMEND INGHAM COUNTY CAFETERIA PLAN

6. HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 4C AGREEMENT WITH THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

7. LAW & COURTS, HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2001 AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES

8. LAW & COURTS AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FUNDS FOR TRAINING AND TO TRANSFER THOSE FUNDS INTO THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRAINING BUDGET

9. LAW & COURTS AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

10. LAW & COURTS AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND AND CONTRACT WITH CASA FOR THE CHILDREN'S COURT ADVOCACY TRAINING PROGRAM

11. LAW & COURTS, HUMAN SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF $47,000 COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES PLANNING GRANT AND TO ESTABLISH A SUBCONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY TO PROVIDE PLANNING SUPPORT TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION

12. LAW & COURTS, HUMAN SERVICES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES - RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AND TO AUTHORIZE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINORITY OVER-REPRESENTATION GRANT AWARDED TO INGHAM COUNTY BY THE MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY, JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT UNIT

THE COUNTY OF INGHAM WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES, SUCH AS INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED AND AUDIO TAPES OF PRINTED MATERIALS BEING CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE MEETING UPON FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS NOTICE TO THE COUNTY OF INGHAM. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES SHOULD CONTACT THE COUNTY OF INGHAM IN WRITING OR BY CALLING THE FOLLOWING: INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, P.O. BOX 319, MASON, MI 48854, 517-676-7200.

The Ingham County Board of Commissioners' reconvened their statutory annual meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Stid at 7:30 p.m. Roll was called and all commissioners were present.

Wilson Caldwell led the Commissioners in the pledge of allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.

Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, supported by Commissioner Lynch to adopt the Minutes of the September 19, 2000 meeting, with the following amendment: Commissioner Bernero was excused from the meeting as he was attending a Mental Health Conference in Washington, D.C. The minutes were adopted, as amended.

Chairperson Stid announced the addition of a late resolution from Commissioner Schafer, "Resolution Urging the 911 Advisory Committee to Phase in the Radio Communications System Project if Economically Feasible." This was added to the agenda as item 18.

Letter from the City of Lansing announcing a public hearing for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Campbell, Inc. Press Repair. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from the City of Lansing announcing a public hearing for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for CTI Logistx, Inc. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from the City of Lansing announcing a public hearing for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Telgen Corporation. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Letter from the City of Leslie announcing a public hearing for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Len Industries, Inc. Referred to the Finance Committee.

Resolution from Saginaw County in support of Senate Bills 1194 and 1195. Received and placed on file.

Resolution from Menominee County regarding confined animal feed operations. Received and placed on file.

Letter from Thomas Vracko encouraging the County to adopt English as the official language. Received and placed on file.

Ingham County Parks Department - 1999 Annual Report. Received and placed on file.

Ingham County Drain Commissioner - 1999 Annual Report. Received and placed on file.

Letter and draft resolution from the Ingham County Department of Veteran Affairs, supporting the naming of the consolidated courts building as the "Veterans Memorial Hall of Justice." Referred to the Administrative Services/Personnel and Law & Courts Committees and the Joint Building Authority.

Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner McDonald to adopt a consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Items voted upon separately are so noted.

The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue is a disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged in the presence of proteins from wheat, oats, rye, barley or spelt; and

WHEREAS, it is an inherited illness, the genes responsible for the disease are present throughout life; and

WHEREAS, the onset of the disease has no age restriction, but there are many hypotheses related to possible causative factors; and

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue was first described in the second century, however, it wasn't until the 20^th century that rudimentary causative factors have been known; and

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue Awareness Week has been designated to promote a greater awareness of the disease and its symptoms, and to increase the level of understanding, support and compassion for those inflicted with the illness.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates October 22 - 28, 2000 as Celiac Sprue Awareness Week in Ingham County.

SS\ Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Pratt, Severino, Schafer, Schmit, Smiley and Stid

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.

The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee:

WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Equal Opportunity Committee due to expiration of terms and resignations; and

WHEREAS, the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee has interviewed applicants interested in serving on this Committee.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints

The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:

WHEREAS, a tentative agreement has been achieved between representatives of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Sheriff, and the County on a collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of this agreement are consistent with Board guidelines; and

WHEREAS, the changes to the current Agreement have been ratified by the employees within that bargaining unit; and

WHEREAS, the changes have been approved by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2001 contract is hereby approved and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign it on behalf of the County, after approval of the contract by the County Attorney. Further, no wage increase or retro pay shall be given until the contract is signed by the parties.

FINANCE: Yeas: Bernero, Grebner, Czarnecki, McDonald, Schafer, Minter, Juall

The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:

WHEREAS, Ferris State University, a Public, State Funded University, participates in the Federal Work Study/Financial Aid Programs; and

WHEREAS, Ferris State University now seeks to establish a Work Study Agreement with Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, through recruiting efforts the county has already attracted the interest of several students that live locally and have the flexibility in their scheduling to attend classes on the Big Rapids Campus and participate in programming in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County has placed an important value on the Work Study Programs with other Universities, Colleges and Law Schools as a positive experience in the learning process.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners establishes an agreement with Ferris State University, and by doing so will be reimbursed for 100% of the Work Study employee's wages; however, Ingham County will be financially responsible for the cost of the employer's contribution to Social Security, Worker's Compensation, and any welfare or insurance programming. These costs are approximately 15% of the employee wage costs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk be authorized to sign any agreement documents approved as to form by the Ingham County Corporate Counsel's office.

FINANCE: Yeas: Bernero, Grebner, Czarnecki, McDonald, Schafer, Minter, Juall

The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee:

RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CAPITAL AREA RAIL COUNCIL TO THE CAPITAL

WHEREAS, a representative of the County was an original incorporator of the Capital Area Rail Council, which was incorporated on February 1, 1974 for the purpose of "acquiring, operating, maintaining and updating rail passenger facilities in the Greater Lansing area and to be responsible for the coordinating of activities by local governmental units in providing and encouraging the use of such facilities"; and

WHEREAS, the County has participated with and been represented on the Capital Area Rail Council and has contributed to its operation and the provision of passenger rail services to the Greater Lansing area since 1974; and

WHEREAS, by a resolution dated September 6, 2000, the members of the Capital Area Rail Council, including those members representing this County on the Council, unanimously recommended that the Council's duties and responsibilities be transferred to the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA); and

WHEREAS, CATA has indicated its willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of the Capital Area Rail Council and has set forth a proposal for assuming those duties and responsibilities, which includes continued County participation on a standing advisory committee of CATA; and

WHEREAS, upon the transfer of the duties and responsibilities of the Capital Area Rail Council to CATA and the assignment of all of its leases, subleases, contracts, obligations, accounts, assets and liabilities to CATA, the Capital Area Rail Council proposes that it be dissolved; and

WHEREAS, the proposed transfer and assignment will promote intermodal transportation in the Greater Lansing area and will continue to meet the purposes for which the Capital Area Rail Council was originally incorporated.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby consents to the transfer of the duties and responsibilities of the Capital Area Rail Council to CATA and the assignment of all of its leases, subleases, contracts, obligations, accounts, assets and liabilities to CATA as proposed by CATA and the Capital Area Rail Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby consents to the dissolution of the Capital Area Rail Council upon such transfer and assignment to CATA.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board expresses its thanks and appreciation to those members of the Capital Area Rail Council, both past and present, who have volunteered their time and energies to ensure that passenger rail service is available to the people of the Greater Lansing area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all prior resolutions in whole or part inconsistent with this resolution are hereby rescinded.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Capital Area Rail Council, CATA, Lansing and East Lansing.

The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has for many years provided funding to Ingham County to help support public health services for City of Lansing residents; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is proposing to provide such support in 2000-2001; and

WHEREAS, these revenues are anticipated in the Health Department's 2001 budget request; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the agreement with the City of Lansing.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the City of Lansing to provide financial support to certain services provided by or through the Ingham County Health Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lansing shall provide $176,900 to support the following services:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson be authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Smiley, Grebner, Schmidt, Severino

FINANCE: Yeas: Bernero, Grebner, Czarnecki, McDonald, Schafer, Minter, Juall

WHEREAS, the 55^th District Court has funds in their current budget and additional unbudgeted funds from the State Abandoned Property Division that are deposited in the Treasurer's Miscellaneous Revenue line item to pay for temporary help; and

WHEREAS, the 55^th District Court may have one and possibly two employees out on medical leave before the end of this year; and

WHEREAS, the 55^th District Court staff has been faced with a multitude of issues regarding the implementation of the new Courtview software system over the last nine months and needs to insure that all financial and data items are input before the beginning of the new year; and

WHEREAS, the 55^th District Court still must meet current work load demands and provide service to the public.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the transfer of $2,000 from the 55^th District Court's Employee Training and Improvement line item 101-13700-960000 and the transfer of $3,500 from the Treasurer's Miscellaneous Revenue line item of 101-25300-688220 to salaries and wages - temporary (101-13700-705000) in the amount of $5,500 to hire one temporary part-time person through December 31, 2000 for a maximum of 436 hours over 13 weeks, or 33.5 hours per week.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes that the Chief Judge of the 55^th District Court has made this request to meet work load requirements.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budgetary transfers within the 55^th District Courts and Treasurers 2000 budget.

LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Pratt, Schafer, Lynch, Bernero, Smiley, Juall, Schmidt

FINANCE: Yeas: Bernero, Grebner, Czarnecki, McDonald, Schafer, Minter, Juall

The following resolution was introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO PROVIDE CIVIL DRUG FORFEITURE SERVICES TO THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Lansing Police Department has requested the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office to provide "Civil Drug Forfeiture Services" to the Lansing Police Department; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office has agreed to provide these "Civil Drug Forfeiture Services" to the Lansing Police Department and has established a fee reimbursement system as compensation for providing these services; and

WHEREAS, the Prosecutor expects this activity to generate a minimal amount annually in revenue.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into agreement with the City of Lansing authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to provide "Civil Drug Forfeiture Services" to the Lansing Police Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following fees for services at the rates established below are adopted effective the date the agreement is executed:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Prosecuting Attorney's Office 2000 and 2001 budget consistent with this resolution.

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

LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Pratt, Schafer, Lynch, Bernero, Smiley, Juall, Schmidt

FINANCE: Yeas: Bernero, Grebner, Czarnecki, McDonald, Schafer, Minter, Juall

The following resolution was introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees:

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office Marine Safety Program was funded $8,548.00 in additional revenue from the Department of Natural Resources; and

WHEREAS, the Controller's Office has recommended $2,500.00 in the 2001 Capital Improvement portion of the budget for the purchase of a boat for the Sheriff's Office and an additional $4,000.00 has been authorized in Dive Team Regulators; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office requests to spend $6,500.00 of the unexpected revenue at this time to purchase the above two items.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to purchase unbudgeted equipment up to $6,500.00 to purchase a boat ($2,500) and Dive Team Regulators ($4,000).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchase of these items in 2000 will result in removing these items from the 2001 Capital Improvement's budget and reduce the use of fund balance in the 2001 budget by $6,500.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments in the Sheriff's Office 2000 and 2001 budgets consistent with this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the Sheriff to sign any necessary contract or purchase order documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Pratt, Schafer, Lynch, Bernero, Smiley, Juall, Schmidt

FINANCE: Yeas: Bernero, Grebner, Czarnecki, McDonald, Schafer, Minter, Juall

RESOLUTION URGING THE 911 ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PHASE IN THE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT IF ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appointed an Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for all major policy, planning and capital improvement requests brought before the Ingham County Board of Commissioners for funding consideration through the 911 Emergency Services Millage and Telephone Services budget; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee is currently working on a comprehensive plan to replace and upgrade the Public Safety Radio Communications System in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the current plan would upgrade the current Out County Fire Dispatch Services portion of the radio communications system and migrate the County police and the rest of the County Fire Departments over to the Michigan State Police, Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS); and

WHEREAS, a study titled "Report to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Fire Chiefs' Association - Recommendations for improvements to the Fire Service dispatch radio system" prepared by Brent Williams has been completed.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby urge the Ingham County 911 Advisory Committee to implement, where feasible, components of the "Report to Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Fire Chiefs' Association - Recommendations for improvements to the Fire Service dispatch radio system" to improve the current Out County Fire Dispatch Services portion of the radio communications systems as a first phase of the project if the overall project planning and economics permit a phased approach to bring this part of the project on line before the Michigan State Police, Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) portion of the proposed project.

Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Juall to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Grebner to refer the resolution to the Law & Courts Committee. Motion to refer to committee was passed on a roll call vote, with Commissioners Juall, Minter, Schafer, Schmidt and Severino voting no, all others voting yes, except Commissioner Lynch, who was not in the room.

Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $215,548.42. Motion carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the nations of the world celebrate each year the founding of the United Nations on October 24, and affirm their commitment to the principles and goals of the U.N. Charter, and

WHEREAS, this year all Americans are asked to renew their support for and dedication towards the United Nations system and the important work it has accomplished for the past 55 years, and

WHEREAS, the United States and the 158 other member states of the United Nations must work together through the U.N. to relieve the suffering of millions to protect our planet's environment, to promote human rights, and to bring about genuine and lasting peace in the world, and

WHEREAS, many communities across the country will be taking part in the 2000 U.N. Day Observance.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates October 24, 2000 as "United Nations Day" in Ingham County.

Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has adopted a 125 Cafeteria Plan for its employees as per resolution 91-164; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the plan to eliminate provisions that are inconsistent with existing policy and to provide more flexibility.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the effective date of these amendments are for the Plan Year beginning January 2001.

The following amendments to the Ingham County 125 Cafeteria Plan are necessary to correct and update the Plan:

The Administrator shall provide one or more Waiver of Medical Insurance Elections forms to each Participant and to each other employee who is expected to become a participant at the beginning of the plan year.

The Administrator shall provide one or more election forms and compensation reduction agreements to each Participant and to each other employee who is expected to become a participant at the beginning of the plan year.

(a) The employee portion of any shared health care premium cost, Alternative Single Person Coverage, Family Coverage, or Two-Person Coverage under the Employer's Group Health Plan pursuant to Article 5.

Article 4, paragraph 4.4 is superseded. The following replacement paragraph should be inserted:

4.4 Failure to Make Timely Election. A Participant who fails to return a completed election form to the Administrator on or before the specified due date shall not be entitled to purchase any optional benefits through salary reduction for the Plan Year.

In the case of coverage under the Group Health Plan, if the cost of the benefit increases or decreases during the period of coverage, the change in cost will be passed on to the employees in accordance with employment contracts.

Article 7, paragraph 7.1 is amended to increase the Medical Expense Reimbursement limit to $2,000.

WHEREAS, State law requires that the annual apportionment report be approved by the Board of Commissioners on or before October 31 of each year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached statement of taxable valuations and millage apportioned to the various units in Ingham County for the year 2000 are hereby approved.

WHEREAS, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, Public Act 621 of 1978, requires that each local unit of government adopt a balanced budget for all required funds; and

WHEREAS, County offices, the courts, county departments, and others have submitted requests for a county appropriation in the 2001 budget; and

WHEREAS, the County Controller has considered these requests and has submitted a recommended budget as required by statute and Board of Commissioners' resolution; and

WHEREAS, the various liaison committees of the Board of Commissioners have reviewed their section of the Controller's Recommended Budget and have made recommendations for approval or modification to the Finance Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed each liaison committee's recommendations and together with its own Strategic Planning Initiatives Fund allotment, has presented a recommended balanced budget to the Board of Commissioners and to the public; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners annually adopts a balanced budget and authorizes appropriations subject to the conditions set forth in its annual General Appropriations Resolution; and

WHEREAS, the budget contains anticipated revenues and expenditures from certain grant programs, which will also require approval of agreements with granting agencies at various times during the fiscal year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2001 Ingham County Budget, as set forth in the Finance Committee Recommended Budget, dated September 27, 2000 and incorporated by reference herein, is hereby adopted on a basis consistent with Ingham County's Budget Adoption and Amendment policies and subject to all county policies regarding the expenditure of funds and the conditions set forth in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following tax levies are hereby authorized for the 2000 tax year/2001 budget year for a total county levy of 7.7667 mills, including authorized levies for general fund operations, special purpose, and Airport Authority millage:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenues received by the county under Public Acts 106 and 107, 1985 (Convention Facility Tax revenue) shall not be used to reduce the county's 2000/2001 operating millage as defined by Public Act 2, 1986.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Public Act 2 of 1986, that 50% of the actual Convention Facility Tax revenue not used to reduce the county's Operating tax rate shall be transmitted to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission, with the remaining revenues to be deposited in the county's General Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenues received by the county under Public Act 264 of 1987 (Health and Safety Fund Act) shall not be used to reduce the county's 2000/2001 operating millage levy, and that 11/17 of the actual Health and Safety Fund Act revenue not used to reduce the county's Operating tax rate shall be appropriated to the Ingham County Health Department budget for those public health prevention programs and services whose costs which are in excess of 1989 appropriation levels.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Public Act 264 of 1987, that 5/17 of the actual Health and Safety Fund Act revenue not used to reduce the County's Operating tax rate shall be used for personnel and operating costs which are in excess of 1988 appropriation levels at the Circuit Court, Family Court, District Court, and Sheriff Department Law Enforcement with the remaining revenues generated by P.A. 264 of 1987 to be used for other General Fund expenditures.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the extent that funds required by the Family Court for child care services during the 2001 budget year exceed $1,955,757, which is the amount budgeted as county cost by Ingham County in 1979, an affidavit from the Chief Judge of the Family Court will be required, which must state that the additional funds are necessary for the Family Court to meet its state imposed duties at a barely adequate level.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adopted budget is based on current estimates of revenues and expenditures, and that the Board of Commissioners may find it necessary to adjust budgeted revenues and expenditures from time to time during the year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is hereby authorized to make budgetary transfers within the various funds and authorize expenditures in accordance with the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution 90-274, a summary of which has been forwarded by the Controller to each department head, court and elected official.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that expenditures shall not be incurred in excess of the individual budgets adopted herein without first amending the budget pursuant to the budgetary procedures established by the Board of Commissioners in Resolution 90-274.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all purchases made with funds appropriated in this budget shall be made in conformance with the Purchasing Procedures Manual, as adopted and amended by the Board, and that these budgeted funds are appropriated contingent upon compliance with Purchasing Policies and Procedures.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approved Position Allocation List contained in the budget shall limit the number of permanent employees who can be employed in all departments, offices, and the courts, and no funds are appropriated for any permanent position or employee not on the Approved Position List.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners may, from time to time during the year, change the approved Position Allocation List and/or impose a hiring freeze, as circumstances warrant, and that the same limitation as to the number of permanent employees who can be employed with a revised Position Allocation List.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certain positions contained in the Position Allocation List which are supported in some part by a grant, cost sharing, reimbursement, or some other source of outside funding are only approved contingent upon the county receiving the budgeted revenues.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that such anticipated outside funding is not received or the county is notified that it will not be received, said positions shall be considered not funded and removed from the approved Position Allocation List.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event the Board imposes a hiring freeze and vacancies occur during the existence of that hiring freeze, the vacancies shall be considered, and hereby declared to be vacated positions and shall not be refilled, except by specific Board authorization.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the policies regarding temporary employees shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Drain Commissioner has included $10,000 in new revenue for the implementation of plat review fees, that if not adopted by the end of fiscal year 2000 will result in the reduction of 1/4 of the FTE position of accountant or other position in the Drain Office identified by the Drain Commissioner prior to January 1, 2001.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of budgeted funds for the purchase of vehicles and necessary equipment such as marking kits, light bars, sirens, prisoner transport shields, radar, etc., from the State of Michigan and other municipal cooperative purchasing programs approved by the purchasing department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vehicles being replaced are authorized to be transferred to another county department or agency for fair-market value established by the Purchasing and Properties Coordinator, or are authorized to be sold at state auction or to a private company; the method of disposal shall be that which is deemed to be in the best interest of the county as determined by the Purchasing Coordinator.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign agreements, contracts, and/or other documents related to the following grant programs and other county appropriations which are contained in the adopted budget, subject to review by the County Attorney as to form and to certification by the Controller that 1) the total amount of revenues and expenditures and the net obligation to the County is not greater than what is budgeted; and 2) there is no change in employee status and no additional employees other than as authorized in the adopted budget:

Annual Agreement with Ingham Conservation District, subject to concurrence of Drain Commissioner ($33,485)

Annual Renewal of 911 Operating Agreements with Lansing ($3,994,940) and East Lansing ($960,645)

Annual Renewal of Special Transportation Contract with CATA, subject to any changes in scope of work being approved by the Human Services Committee ($2,258,256)

Annual renewal of Agreement with MSU for the Adolescent Diversion Program ($129,246)

Annual Renewal of Contracts with Clinton County for Veteran Affairs services ($20,808)

Annual Renewal of Contracts with Eaton County for Veteran Affairs services ($52,386)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Cristo Rey Community Center for primary care services ($44,319)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Gateway Community Services for primary care services ($92,893)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Child Abuse Prevention Services for child abuse prevention services ($52,533)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Catholic Social Services for tuberculosis related services ($36,400)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Catholic Social Services for refugee health services ($130,158)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Vietnamese Association for Vietnamese health services ($25,000)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Family & Community Development Services for Islamic refugee health services ($35,000)

Annual Renewal of Contract with East Lansing for Household Hazardous Waste pick up ($4,000)

Annual Renewal of Contract with NYPPP for operation of South side Neighborhood Center ($30,000)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Ingham Intermediate School District for Early-On Program Services ($93,723)

Annual Renewal of Contract with Mid-Michigan District Health Department for Michigan Children's Immunization Registry (MCIR) ($36,500)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all grants and funding arrangements with entities whose fiscal years do not coincide with the county's fiscal year be considered authorized providing that they have been authorized in part for in the adopted budget, and the remaining portion of the time period and funds are included in the Controller's Recommended Budget for the succeeding fiscal year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds appropriated to a community agency but not spent by the end of the fiscal year may be carried over into the next fiscal year without additional Board approval, provided the Controller and Budget Office certify that the funds are available, and that the agency wishing to have said funds reappropriated provides a definitive scope of work for review by the Controller's Office and the County Attorney.

Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:

WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information and referral, training, and other services to day care organizations and to parents of children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties; and

WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has provided financial support for these services for many years through State departments, and now through the Family Independence Agency; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA) has a contract with Ingham County for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 for these purposes, and is proposing to amend the agreement to extend these services during this Fiscal Year; and

WHEREAS, the FIA will provide $439,011 to support these services during the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the 4C Agreement with the Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA), authorized in Resolution #98-243, and amended by #99-250, #00-043 and #00-218.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment will expand the services of the Office for Young Children to provide child care resource and referral services for FIA clients targeted by Ingham County as part of FIA Project Zero.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the state funds available to the OYC Project through the FIA 4C Agreement shall be increased by $141,254, from $297,757 to $439,011.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two full-time, grant funded OYC Day Care Specialist positions (ICEA P3), be established and a Health Program Assistant, position #HLHOYC018, be changed from part time to three quarter time for the duration of the Agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to expend up to $10,000 for the purchase of computer equipment and software to support the services required by this agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department's FY 2001 budget, increasing total revenues and expenses by $141,254, adding $10,000 to the temporary wages and benefits line items, and making other budget adjustments necessary to implement this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.

Introduced by the Law & Courts, Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:

WHEREAS, the 2001 Ingham County Budget has been approved by the Finance Committee; and

WHEREAS, under the Community Agency Program a number of agencies have been allocated funds to provide important services that are consistent with the County's Strategic Planning Objectives to Ingham County residents.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Attorney to draft contracts for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 for each Community Agency listed on the attached, in accordance with the dollar amounts allocated in the 2001 Budget as stated below, and for the services to Ingham County residents previously approved by the liaison committees:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in addition to the Community Agencies listed on the attached, a contract be prepared for the MSU-Juvenile Diversion in the amount of $129,246.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Neighborhood Youth and Parent Prevention Partnership, Inc., 3400 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI, 48910, for up to $30,000 during the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 to manage the South Side Neighborhood Network Center and provide administrative support services to the South Side Network Center Advisory Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with the Vietnamese Association for up to $25,000 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, to assist the Department in its disease prevention and control responsibilities by providing support, transportation and translation services to support health care needs of Vietnamese refugees settled in the Lansing area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Catholic Social Services/St. Vincent Home for Children for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, for up to $130,158 to assist the Department in its disease prevention and control responsibilities by providing support, transportation and translation services to support health care needs of refugees and at-risk citizens settled in the Lansing area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract for New Way In will not be signed and the funds not appropriated until authorized by the Law & Courts Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the aforementioned agreements after review by the County Attorney.

COMMUNITY AGENCIES Human Resources Committee	AMOUNT RECEIVED - 2000	AMOUNT REQUESTED - 2001	2001 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
MI Capital Girl Scouts (New Agency)		$1,000.00
Boys & Girls Club of Lansing	$8,487.00	$12,775.00	$8,742.00
Cristo Rey Community Center	$1,591.00	$1,600.00	$1.,600.00
Downtown Branch YMCA	$4,244.00	$7,500.00	$4,371.00
Ele's Place	$5,300.00	$5,300.00	$5,300.00
Garden Project Greater Lansing Food Bank	$3,713.00	$5,000.00	$3,824.00
Gateway Community Services	$14,853.00	$20,000.00	$15,299.00
Harvest House (Homeless Children & Youth Education & Enrichment Pro.)	$6,365.00	$10,000.00	$6,556.00
Haven House - formerly Economic Crisis Center	$3,700.00	$3,800.00	$3,800.00
Housing Resource Center	$9,862.00	$10,355.00	$10,158.00
Lansing Area Parent's Respite Center	$2,791.00	$12,000.00	$2,875.00
Leslie Outreach	$975.00	$2,000.00	$1,004.00
Listening Ear	$6,895.00	$7,102.00	$7,102.00
LVA - Capital Area Literacy Coalition	$4,000.00	$5,816.00	$4,120.00
National Council on Alcoholism	$5,150.00	$7,650.00	$5,305.00
Project C.L.A.Y.	$4,244.00	$10,000.00	$4,371.00
Rural Emergency Outreach	$3,183.00	$5,000.00	$3,278.00
Youth Development Corporation	$3,183.00	$5,000.00	$3,278.00
Stockbridge Community Outreach	$1,500.00	$2,000.00	$1,545.00
COMMUNITY AGENCIES Law & Courts Committee	AMOUNT RECEIVED - 2000	AMOUNT REQUESTED - 2001	2001 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)	$1,647.00	$35,230.00	$1,696.00
Lansing Area Safety Council	$3,294.00	$3,500.00	$3,393.00
Legal Aid of Central Michigan	$42,384.00	$44,078.00	$43,655.00
New Way In, Inc.	$5,930.00	$7,000.00	$6,108.00
Sixty Plus, Inc.	$3,294.00	$6,000.00	$3,393.00
COMMUNITY AGENCY Adminstrative Services/Personnel Comm.	AMOUNT RECEIVED - 2000	AMOUNT REQUESTED - 2001	2001 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Urban Options	$7,917.00	$12,000.00	$8,155.00

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office is hosting training to be delivered not only to members of the Sheriff's Office, but also to police officers throughout the State of Michigan; and

WHEREAS, this training is being taught by Retired Inspector Jeff Steffel of the Michigan State Police; and

WHEREAS, the training provided relates to Michigan Criminal Law and Procedure; and

WHEREAS, the cost of this training to the Ingham County Sheriff's Office will exceed $6,000.00.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to accept funds from various police agencies throughout the State, who are attending the training being delivered by Mr. Steffel.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to transfer the funds received to Ingham County Sheriff's Office Training line item #101-30101-960000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make any necessary revenue and expense adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 2000 budget.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office applied for and has been approved to receive a Block Grant from the Office of the United States Department of Justice Programs; and

WHEREAS, the award amount of the Block Grant is $33,787.00 with a local match requirement of $3,754.00, for a total project of $37,541.00; and

WHEREAS, $30,033.00 will be utilized for purchasing new technology, primarily laptop computers, desktop computers, mobile computers, and vendor support of those items; and

WHEREAS, $7,508.00 of the project funding will be utilized for training for law enforcement and support personnel (L.E.T.N., D.A.R.E. training, and associated overtime hours necessitated by the introduction of new technological tools and computer applications); and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office matches the Federal Grant with $3,754.00, that is being requested from the Contingency fund.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into contract with the Office of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for a total of $33,787.00 with a match requirement of $3,754.00, for a total project cost of $37,541.00 for the time period of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the matching funds of $3,754.00 from the 2000 Contingency fund.

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 2000, 2001, and 2002 budgets.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: No action taken by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND AND CONTRACT WITH CASA FOR THE CHILDREN'S COURT ADVOCACY TRAINING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Ingham County citizens are currently served by CASA through children's court advocacy training programs in the County; and

WHEREAS, the children's court advocacy training programs have experienced the loss of a National CASA Association grant resulting in a budget shortfall for this fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, requests for additional short and long-term funding have been made to the County, the City of Lansing, and various other entities; and

WHEREAS, the request for short-term funding in the amount of $10,000 from Ingham County through December 31, 2000, is a critical need; and

WHEREAS, fostering appropriate youth development is a priority of the Board of Commissioners.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a transfer from the 2000 Contingency Fund in the amount of $10,000 for a one time only emergency appropriation to CASA to supplement the services of the child court advocacy training programs through December 31, 2000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that CASA is urged to seek other sources for long-term financial support.

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

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF $47,000 COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES PLANNING GRANT AND TO ESTABLISH A SUBCONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY TO PROVIDE PLANNING SUPPORT TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION

WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition was established to coordinate youth violence prevention programming in the City of Lansing and Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, youth violence remains a critical issue in the community and there is funding available through the Michigan Family Independence Agency (MFIA) Juvenile Justice Grant Unit to support community assessment, planning, prevention programming and comprehensive strategy approaches including balanced and restorative justice initiatives; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has submitted a letter of intent to the MFIA Juvenile Justice Grant Unit to apply for planning funds and subsequently for prevention and comprehensive strategy funds that include balanced and restorative justice initiatives; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County has been selected by the MFIA Juvenile Justice Grant Unit as eligible to make application for planning and potentially for application for prevention and/or comprehensive strategy funding; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County on behalf of the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition has submitted an application to the MFIA Juvenile Justice Grant Unit for a $47,000 Comprehensive Strategies Planning grant; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Council of Crime and Delinquency has previously contracted to provide planning support and technical assistance, evaluation and clerical support to the coalition; and

WHEREAS, the coalition leadership is requesting that the County Board of Commissioners establish a means for the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency to continue to provide technical/professional services to the coalition from the period of October 1, 2000 through February 28, 2002 for the purposes of developing a three year plan to position Ingham County or another appropriate agency to apply for comprehensive strategy funds.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Ingham County MSU Extension on behalf of the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition to apply for and, if awarded, accept a $47,000 planning grant from the MFIA Juvenile Justice Grant Unit from the period of October 1, 2000 through February 28, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event this contract is awarded, the County Controller be authorized to amend the 2000 Ingham County MSU Extension budget to add $47,000 in accordance with this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event this contract is awarded, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a subcontract with the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency, not to exceed $47,000 to complete the following scope of services for the time period of October 1, 2000 through February 28, 2002:

principles of restorative justice throughout the graduated sanctions' system. $10,000

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

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AND TO AUTHORIZE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINORITY OVER-REPRESENTATION GRANT AWARDED TO INGHAM COUNTY BY THE MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY, JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT UNIT

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the City of Lansing have jointly formed the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) to implement violence prevention strategies in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the Coalition through one of its task forces, has developed a strategic three-year plan to reduce Minority Over-Representation in the Ingham County juvenile justice system and successfully completed objectives of the said strategic plan through earlier projects utilizing Federal Juvenile Justice Act, Minority Over Representation/Disproportionate Minority Confinement intervention funds; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County on behalf of the City of Lansing/Ingham County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition has submitted application to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Unit of the Michigan Family Independence Agency for a $20,000 grant to continue implementation of the aforementioned strategic plan,responding appropriately to issues of minority over-representation in the local juvenile justice system; and

WHEREAS, if this grant is awarded, it will secure $20,000 from MFIA that requires a local in-kind match of at least $20,000 for a contract period that starts October 1, 2000 and will terminate September 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the required local in-kind match which is specifically shown in the application budget will be provided by Lansing Community College and the City of Lansing, $15,021 and $5,000 in respective order; and

WHEREAS, this project will continue data acquisition and analysis activities and institutionalize self awareness, cultural competency, conflict de-escalation and community alliance building training components in the Mid-Michigan Police Academy at Lansing Community College toward the primary goal of reducing the number of minority youth entering the Ingham County Juvenile Justice System; and

WHEREAS, this project requests authorization for sole source contracting for services for contract periods starting no earlier than October 1, 2000 and ending no later than September 30, 2001:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that contingent upon the above referenced grant application being awarded, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes that this $20,000 grant be accepted by Ingham County from MFIA to contract for the services and associated costs outlined above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes for a contract period starting no earlier than October 1, 2000 and ending no later than September 30, 2001 the following sole source sub-contracts: 1) the McCoy Company to provide Violence Interruption Experience Training services at a cost not to exceed $8,000 and Train the Trainer services not to exceed $5,000; 2) Lansing Community College to provide Diversity Training Services not to exceed $4,810; and 3) the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency to provide data collection and analysis services not to exceed $2,190.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Ingham County MSU Extension 2000 and 2001 budget in accordance with this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the required local in-kind match will be provided by Lansing Community College and the City of Lansing, $15,021 and $5,000.