ADOPTED - AUGUST 24, 2010

                                                                                                                                                   Agenda Item No. 23

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE UNITED WAY 211 WITH FUNDING FOR

TAX FORECLOSURE PREVENTION EFFORTS

RESOLUTION #10-258

WHEREAS, the economic pressure caused by real estate tax and mortgage foreclosure is expected to be severe throughout 2010 and beyond; and

WHEREAS, the United Way operates a 211 Call Center to assist citizens with a variety of needs, including foreclosure prevention services; and

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer works with the United Way, City of Lansing and the non-profit community to coordinate and increase the local capacity for foreclosure prevention response; and

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer and the real estate tax foreclosure process drives significant call volume to 211 from tax delinquent parcels; and

WHEREAS, the need exists for additional brochures and Call Center staff hours to respond to the real estate tax foreclosure referrals to 211.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Commissioners authorizes funding of $5,000 to the United Way for 211 services from the Delinquent Tax Administration Fund (516-25601).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller/Administrator is directed to make all necessary budget adjustments consistent with this resolution to strengthen the capacity within Ingham County for Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention efforts.

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

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

 Nays:   None              Absent:  None        Approved 8/17/10

 FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Holman, Dougan

  Nays:  None                Absent:  None        Approved 8/18/10