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X. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
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XIII. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
B. CONSENT AGENDA
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XV. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS; AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS (Motion that all items be
considered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by the
President)
1. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
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ii. Providing notice of the issuance of a permit to Gorman’s Food
Market located at 2800 N. Grand River Ave. authorizing the
sale of spirits, mixed spirit drink, and/or beer and wine on
Sunday morning
b. Application for Community Funding submitted by Native American
Arts and Crafts Council for its Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow Native
American Cultural Event to be held June 17-19, 2011
c. Community Funding Reporting Statement submitted by Native
American Arts and Crafts Council for its Riverbank Traditional Pow
Wow Native American Cultural Event held June 18-20, 2010
d. Letter from the Eastside Neighborhood Association regarding
Medical Marihuana Dispensaries Proposed Rules and Guidelines
XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in this meeting should contact the
City Clerk’s Office at (517) 483-4131 (TDD (517) 483-4479). 24 hour notice may be needed for certain
accommodations. An attempt will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests.
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WHEREAS, Louis "Lou" Tallarico was born in Ontonagon County in Michigan's Upper
Peninsula, where he lived with his mother, Marcella, father, Fiore, and sisters, Mary Ann
and Catherine until 1935 when the family moved to Lansing; and
WHEREAS, Lou's father, Fiore, was an Italian immigrant who moved to the U.S. in
1932, and after a severe accident that resulted in the loss of his leg, he left the US
railroad and learned to cut hair to support his family; and
WHEREAS, in the spring of 1936, Fiore, purchased the building at 521 E. Grand River
Avenue in Old Town, where he opened Lou's Barbershop; and
WHEREAS, in 1949, Lou, under the tutelage of his father, Fiore, began cutting hair full
time in, later taking over full ownership in 1954, the year his first child was born; and
WHEREAS, Lou has been married for fifty-seven years, raising six children, and credits
the barbershop to keeping him in touch with the community, where everyone looked out
for one another and extolled on the virtues of hard work, honesty, and generosity; and
WHEREAS, after seventy-four years as a barber, and due to a recent shoulder injury,
Lou has decided to retire focus on his close friends, six children, and nine grandchildren
for whom he has worked so hard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, wishes
to express its deepest thanks to Lou Tallarico for his dedication and service to the
community and congratulate him on his retirement. Best wishes for many happy and
healthy years to come!
BY COUNCILMEMBER CAROL WOOD
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, today, more than ever, our religious leaders play a critical role in
keeping the community nurtured and motivated to take on every day challenges
and to celebrate the community's triumphs. These leaders carry significant
influence in our lives and are among the most highly respected individuals in the
community; and
WHEREAS, Closing the Digital Gap began in 2000, as a pilot program to provide
computer training to low-income residents in the Lansing area, and to assist them in
making connections with community resources for training that may lead to employment
and/or educational enrichment; and
WHEREAS, in 2001, the program quickly gained momentum through its , partnership
with the Black Child and Family Institute, allowing the program to offer its services to
Lansing residents and outlying communities; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, Closing the Digital Gap has trained over 10,000
participants and donated over 4,000 computers, proving to be an innovator and a leader
in the computer training field, through providing citizens with advanced computer
training.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, wishes
to congratulate Closing the Digital Gap on their 10th Anniversary and extends its
deepest appreciation for their dedication and service to the community.
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BY THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION APPROVING
BROWNFIELD PLAN - #5D
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Lansing City Council and at least 10 days
before the public hearing the taxing jurisdictions were provided notice to be fully informed
about the fiscal and economic implications of the proposed Plan and given a reasonable
opportunity to express their views and recommendations regarding the Plan in accordance
with Section 13 (10) and 14(1) of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing City Council, after its public hearing on February 14, 2011
reviewed testimony and evidence regarding the Plan, and found that:
1. the Project Property was historically used for state institutional purposes,
2. the Plan provides for the reimbursement of costs attributable to eligible activities to
the developer and the Authority,
3. the Project includes, in addition to the eligible activities identified in the Plan, the
redevelopment of the property,
5. the Plan provides for the capture of property tax increment revenues due to the
private investment on the site, and devotes them to repaying the Authority for it
costs associated with eligible activities it performs, and to repaying the developer for
their costs associated with eligible actives they perform, in accordance. with the
Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, after having duly
considered the Plan, finds it is in compliance with the provisions of the Act and further
finds:
The Plan meets all of the requirements for a Brownfield Plan set forth in
Section 13 of the Act;
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3. The proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities, as
described in the Plan, is feasible and the Authority has the ability to arrange
the financing;
4. The costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Plan are reasonable and
necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act; and
5. The amount of the captured taxable value estimated to result from the
adoption of the Plan is reasonable.
IT IS FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby approves the LBRA `East
Village Brownfield Plan #5d'.
BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Property Tax Abatement Certificate Approval for 1440
Wickham Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48906.
WHEREAS, an application was filed with the City of Lansing on January 4, 2011 by
Allen Edwin Homes, for a project located at 1440 Wickham Drive, Parcel Code # 33-01-
01-15-132-018, Michigan, 48906 in Neighborhood Enterprise Zone No. 24, requesting a
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate; and
WHEREAS, the primary use of the property will be home owner occupied housing; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage residential housing in areas that are
economically distressed through the use of Public Act 147 of 1992 as amended and
recognizes that use of the NEZ program is a vital resource to further the goals of
creating residential opportunities and redevelopment in the City of Lansing's urban core
areas and promoting new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings for the
purpose of creating unique residential housing;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council finds that the application meets the
requirements necessary for approval of an NEZ Certificate so that it hereby approves
the issuance of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate for 1440 Wickham Drive,
Parcel Code # 33-01-01-15-132-018, Michigan, 48906 in Zone No. 24 for a period not to
exceed 12 (twelve) years.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk provides three certified copies of this
resolution to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation for submission of this
action to the State Tax Commission.
BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Property Tax Abatement Certificate Approval for 670
Worthington Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48906.
WHEREAS, an application was filed with the City of Lansing on February 10, 2011 by
Allen Edwin Homes, for a project located at 670 Worthington Drive, Parcel Code # 33-
01-01-15-132-048, Michigan, 48906 in Neighborhood Enterprise Zone No. 24,
requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate; and
WHEREAS, the primary use of the property will be home owner occupied housing; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage residential housing in areas that are
economically distressed through the use of Public Act 147 of 1992 as amended and
recognizes that use of the NEZ program is a vital resource to further the goals of
creating residential opportunities and redevelopment in the City of Lansing's urban core
areas and promoting new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings for the
purpose of creating unique residential housing;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council finds that the application meets the
requirements necessary for approval of an NEZ Certificate so that it hereby approves
the issuance of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate for 670 Worthington Drive,
Parcel Code # 33-01-01-15-132-048, Michigan, 48906 in Zone No. 24 fora period not to
exceed 12 (twelve) years.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk provides three certified copies of this
resolution to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation for submission of this
action to the State Tax Commission.
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Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Property . Tax Abatement Certificate Approval for 500
Nantucket Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48906.
WHEREAS, an application was filed with the City of Lansing on January 4, 2011 by
Allen Edwin Homes, for a project located at 500 Nantucket Drive, Parcel Code # 33-01-
01-15-132-017, Michigan, 48906 in Neighborhood Enterprise Zone No. 24, requesting a
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate; and
WHEREAS, the primary use of the property will be home owner occupied housing; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage residential housing in areas that are
economically distressed through the use of Public Act 147 of 1992 as amended and
recognizes that use of the NEZ program is a vital resource to further the goals of
creating residential opportunities and redevelopment in the City of Lansing's urban core
areas and promoting new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings for the
purpose of creating unique residential housing;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council finds that the application meets the
requirements necessary for approval of an NEZ Certificate so that it hereby approves
the issuance of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate for 500 Nantucket Drive,
Parcel Code # 33-01-01-15-132-017, Michigan, 48906 in Zone No. 24 for a period not to
exceed 12 (twelve) years.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk provides three certified copies of this
resolution to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation for submission of this
action to the State Tax Commission.
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Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Property Tax Abatement Certificate Approval for 506
Nantucket Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48906.
WHEREAS, an application was filed with the City of Lansing on January 4, 2011 by
Allen Edwin Homes, for a project located at 506 Nantucket Drive, Parcel Code # 33-01-
01-15-132-016, Michigan, 48906 in Neighborhood Enterprise Zone No. 24, requesting a
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate; and
WHEREAS, the primary use of the property will be home owner occupied housing; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage residential housing in areas that are
economically distressed through the use of Public Act 147 of 1992 as amended and
recognizes that use of the NEZ program is a vital resource to further the goals of
creating residential opportunities and redevelopment in the City of Lansing's urban core
areas and promoting new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings for the
purpose of creating unique residential housing;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council finds that the application meets the
requirements necessary for approval of an NEZ Certificate so that it hereby approves
the issuance of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate for 506 Nantucket Drive,
Parcel Code # 33-01-01-15-132-016, Michigan, 48906 in Zone No. 24 for a period not to
exceed 12 (twelve) years.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk provides three certified copies of this
resolution to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation for submission of this
action to the State Tax Commission.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE
An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, Providing for the Rezoning of a parcel of
real property located in the City of Lansing, Michigan and for the revision of the district
maps adopted by section 1246.02 of the Cod.e of Ordinances.
Is read a second time by its title. The Ordinance was reported from the Committee on
Development & Planning and is on the order of immediate passage.
❑ ADOPTED ❑ FAILED
ORDINANCE #
Section 1. That the district maps adopted by and incorporated as Section 1246.02 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing, Michigan be amended to provide as
follows:
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof
are hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance was duly adopted by the Lansing City Council on February
28, 2011, and a copy is available in the office of the Lansing City Clerk, 9th Floor, City
Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon the expiration of seven (7) days from
the date this notice of adoption is published in a newspaper of general circulation.
In accordance with Article 5, Section 5-103.4 of the Lansing City Charter, I have prepared
the attached report of Board, Authority, and Commission Term Expirations.
Please let me know if I can provide any further information in this matter.
Sincerely,
Board of Plumbing
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
06/30/11 Kelly, Emmett Master Plumber
Board of Review
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
06/30/11 Mercer, Nathan At-Large
EDCITIFAILBRA
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
02/28/10 Rossman-McKinney, Kelly At-Large
Electrical Board
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
06/30/11 Smiley, Walter G. Electrical Journeyman
Mechanical Board.
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
06/30/10 Howard, Antoinette Citizen
Park Board
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
06/30/11 Carrier, Paul 3rd Ward
Planning Board
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
06/30/10 Frederick, Andrew At-Large
Board of Review
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 1 of 1
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Ethics
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
5-502 MEMBERSHIP
.1 The Board of Ethics shall be a review board and shall consist of eight members; four members shall be appointed by the
City Council, one from each city ward, and four shall be appointed by the Mayor. The City Attorney shall assist and advise
the Board and the City Clerk shall serve as Recording Secretary to the Board and provide such administrative services to
the Board as may be necessary; however, neither shall be eligible for appointment as board members.
.2 Of the members appointed to the initial Board, the Mayor and the City Council shall each appoint members for a one-
year, a two-year, a three year, and a four-year term. A member shall hold office until a member's successor is appointed.
Thereafter each Mayoral-appointed member and each Council-appointed member shall serve for a term of four years. An
appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the Mayor to fill a vacant Mayoral appointed member position and by the
City Council to fill a vacant Council-appointed member position. Persons serving as members of the Board of Ethics on
the effective date of this section shall continue as members until the expiration of their original terms.
"Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 1 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Fire Commissioners
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME. FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other regnrernents.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 2 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Plumbing
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of Council, shall appoint a Board of Plumbing to serve for a term of four years.
The Board shall consist of six members, two of whom shall be active employing master plumbers with ten years of
experience, two of whom shall be active journeymen licensed plumbers with ten years of experience, and two of whom
shall be residents of the City who are not engaged in the plumbing or building business.... The City Engineer and the
Chief Plumbing Inspector shall be ex-officio members and shall be authorized to attend all meetings in a nonvoting
capacity.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 3 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Police Commissioners
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 4 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Public Service
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
CREATED BY:
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 5 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Review
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The Mayor shall appoint, subject to Council confirmation, three members serving staggered terms of three years each. All
public members who are serving tenns of three years at this time shall continue until the expiration of their term.
Note: State law authorizes the City to change, by ordinance, the number of members of the Board of Review, regardless of
the membership established by the City Charter.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 6 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Water & Light
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 7 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Board of Zoning Appeals
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 8 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Building Board of Appeals
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
A construction board of appeals for each governmental subdivision enforcing the code shall be
created consisting of not less than 3 nor more than 7 members, as determined by the governing body of the
governmental subdivision. Unless otherwise provided by local law or ordinance, the members of the board of
appeals shall be appointed for 2-year terms by the chief executive officer of a city, village, or township and
the chairperson of the county board of commissioners of a county.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
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City oars, Authorities, and Commissions
Capital Area District Library
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
Subject to the aforestated limitations, residents of the City of Lansing and Lansing Township shall be represented by four
board members, of whom two shall be appointed by the City of Lansing, and two shall be appointed by Ingham County.
Ingham County shall appoint the remaining three board members, of which two shall be residents of Ingham County not
residing in the City of Lansing or Lansing Township, and with the third appointment being a Meridian Township resident
so long as Meridian Township remains in the Library District. At least one of the County's appointments shall be a City of
Lansing resident.
Every municipality within the District may recommend board member appointments to the County. The makeup of the
District Library Board may be revised through an amendment of the Agreement, due to changes in the participation of
municipalities and changes in population. The parties agree to make their respective appointments to the Library Board no
later than thirty (30) days after each party's governing body approves this Agreement by resolution, or thirty (30) days
after the approval of the Agreement by the State Librarian, whichever is later.
Board appointments by the County shall be staggered so that the term of two appointments expire in one year; the term of
one appointment expires in two years; the term of one appointment expires in three years; and the term of one appointment
expires in four years.
Board appointments by the City shall be staggered so that the term of one appointment expires in one year; and the term of
one appointment expires in two years.
Subsequent to the initial appointments made above, all appointments shall be for four year terms.
Pursuant to section 8(2) of the act, being MCL 397.178(2), the office of a board member becomes vacant when the
incumbent dies, resigns, is convicted of a felony, is removed by the governor pursuant to section 10 of article 5 of the state
constitution of 1963, or ceases to be a resident of the district. If a vacancy occurs 'on the Library Board at any time, any
such vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the Participating Municipality making the original
appointment to the vacant position.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Capital Area Transporation Authority
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
ARTICLE IV.
(1) The Authority shall be directed and governed by the Capital Area Transportation Authority Board, herein referred to as
the "Board". Any political subdivision which is within the service area as defined in 55 P.A. of 1963 as amended, may
become a member of the Authority upon fulfillment of the following prerequisites:
(A) Receiving bus service.
(B) Financially participating in an amount set forth by the Board of Directors.
(C) Adoption of a resolution by the governing body.
(D) Acceptance thereof by resolution adopted by majority vote of the Board.
(E) Compliance with the Bylaws and Policies of the Authority.
(2) Representation on the CATA Board shall be determined as follows:
Number of Representatives
i. Less than 10,000 population and not a member of the Authority as of January 1, 1975 ' Non-voting
ii. 10,000-35,000 population and not a member of the Authority as of January 1, 1975 1
iii. 0-35,000 population and a member of the Authority as of January 1, 1975 ' 1
iv. 35,001-50,000. population 2
v. 50,001-100,000 population 3
vi. 100,001-150,000 population 4
vii. 150,001 and up 5
If any political subdivision withdraws, the term of the Board member from that political subdivision shall expire at the
time of withdrawal.
(3) The terms of the office of the Board members shall be three years, with members appointed on a rotational schedule.
The rotational schedule for Board appointments is approved by the CATA Board with terms beginning at the first regular
Board meeting following the annual organizational meeting. If the member is unable to complete their term of office, a
successor shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment to complete the term.
(4) The participating subdivisions shall not appoint persons to the CATA Board of Directors that fall within any of the
following categories:
a. Any individual who is an employee or agent of CATA, or
b. Any individual who is related to an employee, officer or agent of CATA.
Relative is defined as spouse, parent, child, sister, brother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, .
grandchild, grandparent or legal guardian.
This provision shall not apply to any Board Member serving as of the date of the adoption of this amendment.
(5) The governing bodies of the political subdivisions participating in the Authority may remove any member for cause '
which it appoints to the Board, in the same manner as the original appointment is made.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Capital Region Airport Authority
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
259.802 The airport authority board shall consist of 3 members from each city designated in section 1, appointed by the
mayor with the advice and consent of the city council; 3 members from the balance of each county having a city with a
population over 100,000 located primarily within its boundaries, appointed by a majority of the county board of
commissioners; and 2 members from each other county comprising the authority, appointed by their respective legislative
bodies by a majority of the full membership of the appointing legislative body. A board member shall be an elector of his
or her respective appointing city or county and may be a member of the appointing legislative body. 259.803 Of the
county members first appointed, 1 member shall be appointed for 4 years and 1 member for 3 years. Of the city members,
1 shall be appointed for 2 years, 1 for 3 years and 1 for 4 years. After the initial appointments expire all members shall be
appointed for 4 years. All members appointed shall serve until they are reappointed or a successor named at the end of
their term. If a member is unable to complete his term of office, a successor shall be appointed in the same manner as the
original appointment to complete the term. In the case of the appointment of a successor, he shall serve until another is
appointed or he is reappointed.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Community Corrections Adv. Bd.
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
CREATED BY:
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 13 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Demolition Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
MCL 125.540 (4) The hearing officer shall be appointed by the mayor, village president, or township supervisor to serve
at his or her pleasure. The hearing officer shall be a person who has expertise in housing matters including, but not limited
to, an engineer, architect, building contractor, building inspector, or member of a community housing organization. An
employee of the enforcing agency shall not be appointed as hearing officer. The enforcing agency shall file a copy of the
notice that the building or structure is a dangerous building with the hearing officer.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Downtown Lansing, Inc. Board
• TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The Board shall consist of a representative of City government, an individual from the adjacent residential area and at least
five owners or operators of businesses located within the Principal Shopping District. The Board appointees shall serve
overlapping four-year terms. In the first instance, the Mayor shall so arrange their terms that two members' terms shall
expire on June 30, 1997, two members ' terms on June 30 in the succeeding year and two members' terms on June 30 in the
third year, and two members' terms on June 30 in the fourth year.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
EDC/TIFAILRRA
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
vacant At-Large
MCL 125.1604 (2) The board of directors of the corporation shall consist of not less than 9 persons, not more than 3 of
whom shall be an officer or employee of the municipality. The chief executive officer and any member of the governing
body of the municipality may serve on the board of directors. These directors shall be appointed for terms of 6 years,
except of the directors first appointed, 4 shall be appointed for 6 years, 1 for 5 years, 1 for 4 years, 1 for 3 years, 1 for 2
years, and 1 for 1 year. The corporation shall notify the chief executive officer of the municipality in writing upon the
corporation's designation of the project area as provided in section 8(1), and there shall be appointed promptly after that
notice 2 additional directors of the corporation who shall serve only in respect to that project and shall be representative of
neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by the project proposed by the corporation and who
shall cease to serve when the project for which they are appointed is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in
accordance with the project plan. Directors shall serve without salary, but may be reimbursed their actual expenses
incurred in the performance of their official duties, and may receive a per diem of not more than $50.00. The meetings of
the board of directors shall be public. Directors shall be public officers.
(3) The chief executive officer of a municipality, with the advice and consent of the governing body, or in the case of a
county where there is not an elected chief executive officer, the chairperson of the county board of commissioners, with
the advice and consent of the county board of commissioners, shall appoint the members of the board of directors.
(4) Subsequent directors shall be appointed in the same manner as original appointments at the expiration of each
director's term of office.
(5) A director whose term of office has expired shall continue to hold office until the director's successor has been
appointed with the advice and consent of the governing body. A director may be reappointed with the advice and consent
of the governing body to serve additional terms. If a vacancy is created by death or resignation or removal by operation of
law, a successor shall be appointed with the advice and consent of the governing body within 30 days to hold office for the
remainder of the term of the vacated office.
(6) A director may be removed from office for cause by a majority vote of the governing body.
MCL 125.1804 & MCL 125.2655 TIFA Board is EDC Board. LBRA Board is TIFA Board.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Elected Officers Compensation Commission
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission shall consist of seven members who are registered electors of the City
and who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members elected and serving in
Council. The terms of office of the members shall be seven years. Members shall be appointed before October 1 of the
year of appointment. and shall serve until October 1 of the year in which their terms expire or until their successors qualify
for office. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. No member or employee of the legislative,
judicial or executive branch of any level of government or members of the immediate family of such member or employee
shall be eligible to be a member of the Commission.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Election Commission
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The conduct of City elections shall be the responsibility of the Election Commission consisting of the City Clerk, the City
Attorney and the Assessor. The City Clerk shall preside.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 18 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Electrical Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
There is hereby established an Electrical Board in and for the City. The Board shall be composed of five members
appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council. One member of the Board shall be an electrical
contractor, one shall be an electrical journeyman and one shall be a representative of an electrical utility. Each of such
members shall have had a minimum of five years of electrical experience in the group he or she represents. One member
shall be a representative of a manufacturing industry employing electrical journeymen and the fifth member shall be a
resident of the City. All members shall serve for a term of four years. Such terms shall commence on July 1 of the calendar
year of appointment. All vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 19 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Employees Retirement Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 20 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Historic District Commission
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The Historic District Commission is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of nine members whose residences
are located within the City. They shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of Council, for terms of office of three
years. Members shall be reappointed at a rate of three per year, so that in any one year, no less than six unexpired terms of
office shall continue.
At least two members shall be appointed from a list of residents submitted by a duly organized and existing preservation
organization, and at least one member shall be an architect, duly registered in the State with a minimum of two years
experience, if such a person resides within the City and is available for appointment. A majority of the members shall have
a clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Members of the Commission may be reappointed.
A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission for any cause shall be filled, within 60 days, by a person
appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of Council, for the unexpired term.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 21 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Human Rel. & Comm. Serv. Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
(a) The Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board shall consist of eight members who are appointed by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council. Four members shall be from the city-at-large and one member-
shall be appointed from each of the four wards. Eligibility shall be in accordance with those qualifications required by the
City Charter for holding office, Article 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-103;
(b) Appointments to the Board representing each ward for the first term shall be for one-, two- and three-year terms.
Thereafter, there shall be four-year terms, commencing July 1. Terms for the at-large members shall be staggered so that at
least one shall expire each year. The chairperson shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the membership of the
board; and
(c) Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made upon the occurrence of the vacancy and each person so appointed shall
take office immediately upon the confirmation of City Council to serve for the remainder of the unexpired terms. If a
vacancy is not filled within 60 days after the occur rence of the vacancy, City Council shall appoint a committee of three of
its members to act instead of the Mayor in the making of such appointment.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 22 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Income Tax Board of Review
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION. CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 23 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Joint Building Authority
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
ARTICLE V (excerpt)
GOVERNING BODY / OFFICERS:
Section 1. The Authority shall be directed and governed by a Board of Commissioners of three (3) members known as the
"Commission," to be elected by the City Council of the City (the "City Council") and the County Board of Commissioners
of the County (the "County Board of Commissioners") as provided in this section. One member of the Commission shall
be elected by the City Council, one member of the Commission shall be elected by the County Board of Commissioners,
and one member of the Commission shall be elected by the joint action of the City Council and the County Board of
Commissioners. If the City Council and the County Board of Commissioners are unable to agree upon a choice for the
third member within 60 days after the election of the first member, then the third member shall be appointed by the
Governor as provided by Act 31. As required by Act 31, no member of the City Council or County Board of
Commissioners or other elected official of the City or the County shall be eligible for membership or appointment to the
Authority Commission.
Section 2. Commissioners shall serve for four year terms. The terms of the initial Commissioners shall begin as of the
date of the first meeting of the Commission.
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City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Lansing Building Authority
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
CREATED BY:
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 25 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Lansing Entertainment & Pub. Facil. Auth
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
Johnson, Robert Plan. & Nbhd. Dev Dir. n/a non-voting Ex Officio
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 26 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Lansing Entertainment & Pub. Facil. Auth
Article V, Section 1. (as amended by Resolution 50 of 1997) The authority shall be directed and governed by a board of
Commissioners known as the "Commission." The Commission shall contain ten (10) voting Commissioners and three (3)
non-voting ex officio Commissioners until December 31, 1996, and thereafter the Commission shall contain nine (9)
voting Commissioners and three (3) non-voting ex officio Commissioners. The Mayor and the members of the City
Council shall not be eligible for membership or appointment to the Commission.
One of the initial ten voting Commissioners shall be a vendor of the Lansing City Market and shall be appointed by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council, and shall serve for a one year term ending on December 31, 1996.
Each Commissioner who is appointed to succeed the vendor of the Lansing City Market shall be a vendor of the Lansing
City Market, and shall serve for a one year term beginning on July 1 following the expiration of the term of the
Commissioner whom he/she succeeds and expiring June 30 of the following year. If any such Commissioner ceases to be a
vendor of the Lansing City Market during his/her term, then he/she shall cease to serve as a Commissioner, and the
Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council, shall appoint another vendor of the Lansing City Market for the
remainder of the term.
Two of the initial ten voting Commissioners shall be selected from the existing Board of the exhibition authority and shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. One Commissioner shall serve for a term
ending December 31, 1996, and the other Commissioners term shall expire on June 30, 1997. However, the terms of all
other Commissioners, scheduled to expire on December 31, 1996, shall be extended automatically to June 30, 1997.
The remaining seven (7) voting Commissioners of the first Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the City Council. The terms of these seven (7) Commissioners shall be as follows: two (2) Commissioners
shall serve terms ending December 31, 1996, two (2) Commissioners shall serve terms ending December 31, 1997, and
three Commissioners shall serve terms ending December 31, 1998. The term of any person which expires on December
31, 1996, shall be extended until June 30, 1997. The term of any person which expires on December 31, 1997, shall be
automatically extended until June 30, 1998. The term of any person which expires on December 31, 1998, shall be
extended automatically until June 30, 1999.
Four (4) voting Commissioners shall be appointed to succeed the four (4) voting Commissioners whose terms end on June
30, 1997. Thereafter, a Commissioner shall be appointed following the expiration of the term of each Commissioner, in
order that the Commission contain nine (9) voting Commissioners and three (3) non-voting ex officio Commissioners
beginning June 30, 1997. Each succeeding Commissioner, other than the Commissioner appointed to serve as vendor of
the Lansing City Market, shall serve for a three (3) year term beginning on July 1 following the expiration of the term of
the Commissioner whom he/she succeeds and expiring June 30 of the last year of such term. After the end of the terms of
the Commissioners appointed for terms ending December 31, 1996, it shall no longer be a requirement that any
Commissioner be a former member of the Board of the Exhibition Authority.
The Finance Director of the City, the Internal Auditor of the City, and the Director of Planning and Neighborhood
Development of the City shall serve as non-voting ex officio Commissioners. The terms of the ex officio Commissioner
shall continue as long as such Commissioner holds office as Finance Director, Internal Auditor, or Director of Planning
and Neighborhood Development of the City. In the event of a vacancy in one of said offices, the person fulfilling the
duties of said office on an interim basis shall serve on the Commission.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 27 of 39
City Boards, Authorities , and Commissions
Lansing Housing Commission
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The Housing Commission shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Mayor. The term of office of each member
of the Commission shall be five years. Members of the first Commission existing hereunder shall be appointed for the
terms of one year, two years, three years, four years and five years, respectively, and annually thereafter one member shall
be appointed for five years. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation and may be removed from
office by the Mayor. Any vacancy in office shall be filled by the Mayor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
*Note: Asterisk denotes term expiration date that does not match Charter, Ordinance or other requrements.
Friday, February 25, 2011. Page 28 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Local Development Finance Authority
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
SmartZone Agreement
1. Authority Board; Appointments. The governing body of the Authority (the "Authority Board") shall consist of 7
members, appointed as follows:
(a) The Mayor of the City of Lansing shall appoint, subject to the approval of the City Council, three (3) members of the
Authority Board, one (1) whose initial term shall begin as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and shall expire on June
30, 2007, one (1) whose initial term shall begin as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and shall expire on June 30,
2008 and one (1) whose initial term shall begin as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and shall expire on June 30,
2009.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 .Page 29 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Mechanical Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION . EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
There is hereby established a Mechanical Board in and for the City. The Board shall be composed of five members
appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council. Except as otherwise provided, four members shall be
licensed mechanical contractors representing the following groups:
(a) Residential heating and air conditioning contractors;
(b) Commercial heating and air conditioning contractors;
(c) Refrigeration contractors; and
(d) Industrial mechanical contractors.
The fifth member shall be any resident of the City. The Mayor, with the advice and consent of Council, may appoint a
second unlicensed person to serve on the Board when a licensed mechanical contractor is not available. Not more than two
unlicensed persons shall serve on the Board at the same time. Members shall serve , for terms of four years each and such
terms shall commence on July 1 of the calendar year.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 30 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Memorial Review Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 31 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Michigan Ave. Corridor Improvement Auth.
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
vacant Y
vacant y
vacant Y
vacant 06/30/11 .Y
RESOLUTION #2009-417
6. Board of Directors. The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of the Board. The Board shall consist of
the Mayor or his or her assignee, and seven additional members. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to
approval by the City Council. Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an ownership or business
interest in property located in the Development Area. Not less than 1 of the members shall be a resident of the
Development Area, or of an area within 1/2 mile of any part of the Development Area. Members shall be appointed to
serve for a term of four years, except that of the members first appointed, an equal number, as near as is practicable, shall
be appointed for terms of 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years. A member shall hold office until the member s successor is
appointed. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the Mayor for the unexpired term only. Members of the
Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. The Chairperson of
the Board shall be elected by the Board. The Board shall adopt bylaws governing its procedures subject to the approval of
the City Counci
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 32 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Park Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
CREATED BY:
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 33 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Planning Board
TERM 'COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 34 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Pol & Fire Ret. Bd of Trustees
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
The Board shall consist of eight Trustees, all of whom shall be voting members, as follows:
A. The Mayor, ex-officio;
B. A member of Council to be selected by Council and to serve at the pleasure of Council;
C. The City Treasurer, ex-officio;
D. A resident of the City, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, by and with the consent of Council, which citizen is a
duly qualified elector and a freeholder of the City and who is neither an employee of the City nor eligible to receive
benefits under this section;
E. Two members of the Police Department, to be elected by all the members of such Department; and
F. Two members of the Fire Depat (anent, to be elected by all the members of such Department.
The elections of the policemen and firemen Board members shall be held under such rules and regulations as the Board
shall from.time to time adopt.
(3) Term and oath of office. At the first election of Trustees, the appointed resident Trustee shall serve five years; the
policeman member with the greatest number of votes shall serve four years; the policeman member with the next greatest
number of votes shall serve two years; the fireman member with the greatest number of votes shall serve three years; and
the fireman member with the next greatest number of votes shall serve one year.
After the first election of Trustees, the regular term of a policeman or fireman member Trustee and the appointed resident
Trustee shall be five years.
Each Trustee shall, within ten days after his or her appointment or election, take an oath of office to be administered by the
City Clerk.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 35 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Potter Park Zoo Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
CREATED BY:
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 36 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Auth.
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
vacant 06/30/11 Y
vacant 06/30/12 Y
vacant 06/30/12 Y
vacant 06/30/13 Y
CREATED BY:
RESOLUTION #2009-418
6. Board of Directors. The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of the Board. The Board shall consist of
the Mayor or his or her assignee, and seven additional members. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to
approval by the City Council. Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an ownership or business
interest in property located in the Development Area. Not less than 1 of the members shall be a resident of the
Development Area, or of an area within 1/2 mile of any part of the Development Area. Members shall be appointed to
serve for a term of four years, except that of the members first appointed, an equal number, as near as is practicable, shall
be appointed for terms of 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years. A member shall hold office until the member s successor is
appointed. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the Mayor for the unexpired term only. Members of the
Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. The Chairperson of
the Board shall be elected by the Board. The Board shall adopt bylaws governing its procedures subject to the approval of
the City Council
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 37 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Telecom. & Cable Advisory Bd.
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by Council. The members shall be appointed for four-year
terms, with two terms expiring each year. The first appointees shall hold the following terms: two members shall be
appointed for a one-year term; two members shall be appointed for a two-year term; two members shall be appointed for a
three-year term; and two members shall be appointed for a four-year term.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 38 of 39
City Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Traffic Board
TERM COUNCIL
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME POSITION EXPIRATION CONFIRMS RESOLUTION #
CREATED BY:
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Friday, February 25, 2011 Page 39 of 39
Vacant Board, Authority, and Commission Positions
Board of Ethics
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
06/30/10 vacant Mayoral - At-Large
EDC/TIFA/LBRA
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
vacant At-Large
Electrical Board
TERM EXPIRATION LAST NAME/FIRST NAME POSITION
Vacant Manufacturing Industry
vacant
vacant
06/30/11 vacant
06/30/11 vacant
06/30/12 vacant
06/30/12 vacant
06/30/13 vacant
The attached Request for Recognition of Non-Profit Status in the City of Lansing has
been submitted to the City Clerk's Office, and is being forwarded for your consideration
and appropriate action:
Sincerely,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reported that, based on a review of the
documentation submitted, the applicant qualifies as a Local Nonprofit Organization;
SCHA-MI has been recognized as a 501(c) 3 by the IRS since 2004 and located to Lansing in 2008.
Additional information about our organization can be found at www.scha-mi.org . We look forward
to hearing from you. Please contact me at 517.908.0847 ext. 229 if you need any additional
information.
Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private foundations. During your advance ruling
period, you will be treated as a public charity. Your advance ruling period
begins with the effective date of your exemption and ends with advance ruling
ending date shown in the heading of the letter.
Shortly before the end of your advance ruling period, we will send you Form
8734, Support Schedule for. Advance Ruling Period. You will have 90 days after
the end of your advance ruling period to return the completed form. We will
then notify you, in writing, about your public charity status.
Please see enclosed Information for Exempt Organizations Under Section
501(c)(3) for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exempt
organization.
be covered under the provisions of section 501{h) of the Code by filing Form
5768, Election/Revocation of Election by an Eligible Section 501(c)(3)
Organization to Make Expenditures to Influence Legislation. Section 501(h)
establishes ceiling amounts for lobbying expenditures.
Sincerely,
•
Lois G. Lerner
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
RCSWC 2 mev.1253)
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
For use by Domestic Nonprofit Corporations
(Please read information and instructions on the last page)
Pursuant to the provisions of A ct 162, Public A cts of 1982, the undersigned corporation executes the following
A rticles:
ARTICLE l
The name of the corporation is: School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan !
ARTICLE II
The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized are:
ARTICLE III
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2. If organized on a stock basis, the total number of shares which the corporation has authority to issue is
. If the shares are, or are to be, divided into
classes, the designation of each class, the number of shares in each class, and the relative rights, preferences
and limitations of the shares of each class are as follows:
3. a. If organized on a nonstock basis, the description and value of its real property assets are: (if none, insert
"none")
None
ARTICLE IV
Michigan
(Street Address or P.O. Box) (city) (ZIP Code)
ARTICLE V
Use space below for additional Articles or for continuation of previous Articles. Please identify any Article being continued
or added. Attach additional pages if needed.
Article VI
Board Of Directors
1. The management of the business affairs of the corporation shall be vested in Board of
Directors.
2. No Director shall have any right, title, or interest in or to any property of the corporation.
3. The Bylaws shall establish the term of office, the manner of election, and the manner of
appointment of Directors.
4. The classes, rights, privileges, qualifications, and obligations of the Board of Directors of
this corporation are as stated in the corporation's Bylaws.
5. The Board of Directors may take any action required or permitted by the Act to be taken at
an annual or special meeting of members be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and
without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is signed by the
members having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to
authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all members entitled to vote thereon were
present and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by
less than unanimous written consent must be given to members who have not consented in
writing.
6. The Board of Directors may take any action required or permitted by the Act
to be taken at an annual or special meeting of members without a meeting, without prior notice
and without a vote, if all the members entitled to vote thereon consent thereto in writing.
7. The Board of Directors shall have the exclusive power to adopt, amend, or repeal the
Bylaws.
B. A vacancy occurring in the board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
remaining directors though less than a quorum of the board.
9. A member of the Board or of a committee designated by the board may participate in a
meeting by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of
which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Participation in a meeting
pursuant to this subsection constitutes presence in person at the meeting.
Article VII
Exemption Requirements
At all times shall the following operate as conditions restricting the operations and activities of
the corporation:
1. Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt
purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or
corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal
government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.
2. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be
distributable to its Director(s), Officers, or others private persons, except that the organization
shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered
and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose set forth in these
Articles.
3. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall constitute the carrying on of
propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or any initiative or referendum
before the public, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including by
publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition
to, any candidate for public office.
4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this document, the organization shalt not carry on
any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal
income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corresponding section of
any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible
under section 170 (c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future
federal tax code.
Article Viii
Personal Liability
Article IX
Duration
The duration of the corporate existence shall be perpetual.
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School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan (SCHA-MI)
Bylaws
Article I - Identity
1. Name. The name of the organization is the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan
(SCHA-MI), a 501(c) (3) not for profit corporation, incorporated in the state of Michigan as a
not for profit Directorship Corporation.
2. Location. The principal office of SCHA-MI is located in the Greater Lansing area in the state of
Michigan.
3. Purpose. The SCHA-MI shall exist for charitable and educational purposes, specifically: to
support the principle that all Michigan children and youth have a fundamental right to access
quality education and to receive comprehensive primary health care, mental health care and
prevention services.
Article II-Membership
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2. Membership Types. SCHA-MI offers three membership types:
a) Agency and Organization membership. An agency or organization member is a public or
private agency or clinic that provides health and prevention services to children and youth
through school-based and school-linked health centers and programs.
b) Individual membership. An individual member is a person concerned about issues
surrounding the health of children and youth and supports the purpose, mission and values
of SCHA-MI.
c) Associate members. An associate member is a supplier or other organizational stakeholders
that promotes health and prevention services to children and youth or have interest in the
delivery of health care services and programs through school-based or school-linked health
centers. Associate members have no vote at the general membership meetings and may not
hold board office. They may, however, participate in all other association functions.
3. Members in Good Standing. Members in Good Standing are those individuals or organizations
whose membership application has been approved by the Board-designated approval body and
who are current in the payment of dues. Members in Good Standing may receive preferred
rates for conferences, workshops and other events sponsored by SCHA-MI as determined by
the Board of Directors.
4. General Membership Meetings. General membership meetings will be held for the primary
purpose of education, advocacy updates, and linkage between the membership and the Board of
Directors. Notice of the meetings, stating the place and time, shall be delivered no fewer than
fifteen days in advance.
Membership meetings will be chaired by the President or the President's designee and will be
conducted in an orderly fashion, allowing adequate time for discussion.
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3. Qualifications of Directors. Members in Good Standing may hold a seat on the Board of
Directors.
4. Terms of Office. Each term of office for a Director or Officer will be three years. Board
members are eligible to hold the same office for two consecutive terms. There is no
prohibition preventing a Board member from holding another position on the Board following a
period in which the Board member has held an office for two consecutive terms. The
maximum number of years in any combination of positions is nine consecutive years. Of the
Directors first selected following the adoption of these bylaws establishing the SCHA-MI as a
Directorship Corporation, the Board of Directors shall select approximately one-third as having
three-year terms, one-third as having two-year terms, and one-third having one-year terms.
5. Board Members. On or before the first Board meeting of the calendar year following the
adoption of these bylaws providing for a Directorship Corporation the Board shall consist of
not less than thirteen (13) and not more than nineteen (19) Board members.
-Not less than five (5) Board members shall be an individual representing an agency or
organization member in good standing.
-Not less than three (3) or more than five (5) Board members shall be an individual representing a
partner agency or organization member in good standing.
-Not less than three (3) or more than five (5) Board members in good standing shall be individuals
who support the purpose, mission and values of SCHA-MI who have special skill, knowledge
or expertise required for successful governance.
-Not less than two (2) or more than four (4) Board members shall be an individual representing an
associate member in good standing. An individual representing an associate member in good
standing shall have no vote on the Board of Directors.
-Board may include a representative of the Michigan Department of Community Health and the
Michigan Department of Education. Such members shall serve as associate members and will
not have voting rights on the Board.
6. Election of Board Members. Elections for the Board of Directors will be conducted each year
at or prior to the first Board meeting of the calendar year by the Board members of the
corporation then seated. Upon election to the Board, members' terms of office shall be
calculated to begin at the first Board meeting of the calendar year following election, even if
election to the Board occurred prior to the first Board meeting of the calendar year. Only
members in good standing may be elected as Board members. The Leadership Development
Committee will recruit qualified individuals to serve and will interview all nominees, assuring
there is a clear understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of service in the office of
Director. The Committee will provide relevant information to the Board on all candidates,
including names and qualifications, not less than thirty days prior to the Board meeting at
which Board members will be elected.
7. Officers. Only Members in Good Standing may be elected as Officers of the Board. Officers
are nominated and elected at the first Board meeting of the calendar year by the Board of
Directors. Election of Officers shall be held following the election of Board members whose
term begins at the first Board meeting of the calendar year. There shall be four voting Officers
serving the organization and the Executive Director as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
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Voting Officers shall include the President, the President-Elect, Treasurer and the Secretary-
Immediate Past President. In the event of no Immediate Past President, the Board shall
separate the Secretary-Immediate Past President position and elect a Secretary.
a) The President primarily works with the Board to be a cohesive, aligned and effective
governing body. Additionally, the President shall:
b) The President Elect shall be primarily engaged in learning all aspects of governance in
preparation for serving in the role of President, including bylaws review and thoroughly
understanding SCHA-MI finances. The President Elect shall fill in for the President as
needed throughout the term of office.
c) The Treasurer primarily shall assure effective governance regarding the financial status of
SCHA-MI.
d) The Immediate Past President serves as an advisory member of the Board with full voting
powers. The Secretary role is combined with the Immediate Past President status. The
function of Secretary includes serving as the recording Officer of the organization,
reviewing Board meeting minutes and signing official documents as a corporate Officer.
8. Vacancies. Vacancies may be filled by the Board of Directors. The Board member filling the
vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the Board member who vacated the
position.
9. Officer and Director Voting. Each elected Board member except a Board member representing
an associate member in good standing is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted for a
vote. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of all Board members. An
affirmative vote of a simple majority of all Board members entitled to vote' at a duly called
meeting shall constitute the action of the Board of Directors unless the vote of a larger number
is required by statute or elsewhere in these bylaws. During meetings of the Board of Directors,
Officers and Directors may vote in person or via telephonic means (i.e. conference calls,
speaker phone). An official vote of the Board may occur through electronic means outside of
official meetings; however, for a vote to pass without the benefit of a meeting, 80% of the full
Board must agree on the outcome.
10. Board Meetings. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held a minimum of four times
annually. Written notice of the meeting date, time and location shall be sent at least 30 days prior
to the meeting. The agenda and supporting materials will be supplied to Board members at least 10
days in advance of the meeting.
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11. Open Meetings & Executive Session. All Board meetings shall be open to the general
membership of the organization. However, the Board reserves the right to call a closed
Executive Session to discuss:
a) pending or anticipated legal action,
b) real estate transactions, or
c) sensitive personnel matters.
12. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called for any purpose with a ten day advance
notice by at least two Officers.
13. Removal. An Officer or Board member may be removed for adequate reason by a two-thirds
vote of the Board of Directors. If a Director is absent from three meetings of the Board in a
fiscal year, resignation from the Board may be requested by the President.
14. Conflicts of Interest. In order to ensure that the Board is transparent in its decision-making,
each Board member shall annually declare in writing any conflicts of interest pursuant to
SCHA-MI's Conflict of Interest Policy. Correspondingly, to prevent undue influence in
decision-making, the Board shall follow its established procedure for declaring conflicts of
interest.
Article IV - Committees
1. Standing Committees. The Board of Directors shall establish the committees listed below. No
committee has decision-making authority unless specifically delegated by the Board. Annually,
the Board shall give the committees specific work that must be accomplished during the course
of the year. Standing committees will be reviewed every two years for effective contribution to
SCHA-MI.
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ii) Recruit and screen individuals for committee service.
iii) Develop a list of qualifications desired for SCHA-MI leadership positions.
iv) Recruit and interview candidates for Board positions. During the recruitment
process the committee shall notify members that members have the opportunity to
submit names of members to be considered for nomination for Board positions.
v) Provide the Board the names of all members considered and recommend to the
Board a slate and credentials of candidates for Director Positions.
c) Parent and Youth Advisory Committee. Membership of this committee will consist of
school-aged leaders and parents who shall advise SCHA-MI on the health needs of youth.
Chaired by a Director appointed by the President, the advisory committee shall be
responsible for organizing an annual event to create an active parent and youth ownership
interest in the work of SCHA-MI and an opportunity for SCHA-MI to hear the health
priorities of the youth population in the state. This committee shall undertake activities that
bring the voice of parents and youth to organizational and legislative decision-making
about adolescent health.
d) Policy Committee. Chaired by the President Elect. The SCHA-MI Policy Director shall
serve as Vice-Chair. Membership of this committee will include the Executive Director.
This committee shall advise SCHA-MI on the membership needs of the SCHA-MI and
issues relating to supporting successful health center and program operations such as
billing, HMO contracting, and credentialing. This committee will also be responsible for
advising the staff and Board on the development of health policy priorities and advocacy
strategies.
2. Committee Membership. Standing committees shall have between 4-8 members including the
committee chair and a vice-chair who shall also serve as recording secretary for the group.
Committee members shall be selected from volunteers among the General Membership,
screened by the Leadership Development Committee and appointed by the President.
3. Ad hoc Committees. The Board may establish ad hoc committees or task forces to assist in its
governing work as necessary. Board committees are appointed by the President and
accountable to the Board, including:
a) Audit Task Force. Chaired by the Treasurer, this task force is responsible for:
i) defining the frequency and scope of audit,
ii) developing the criteria for selection of an auditor,
iii) developing the bid specifications for the audit process,
iv) reviewing and recommending an audit firm for Board consideration, and
v) receiving the audit report.
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meeting minutes are the accountability of the chairperson and the responsibility of the
committee's vice chair. Minutes must be submitted to the Executive Director and the
committee members within 15 days of the meeting.
SCHA-MI shall keep correct and complete books and records of accounts and minutes of all Board
of Directors meetings. Financial records and minute books shall be available for inspection at the
SCHA-MI headquarters by any member upon request with reasonable notice.
These bylaws may only be amended by two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors entitled to vote at
a duly called Board meeting, including absentee ballots sent by electronic means and received prior
to the meeting. Written notification of the bylaws changes with an accompanying absentee ballot
must be distributed to the Board members at least 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the
vote will be held.
Article VII-Indemnification
SCHA-MI has the power to indemnify any Director, Officer, employee, or advisor against
expenses, costs, and attorney fees actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection
with the defense of any action, suit, or proceeding, civil or criminal, in which the person is made or
threatened to be made, a part by reason of being or having been reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the organization or its members. Such indemnification shall be
subject to all restrictions imposed by law and may include all amounts authorized by law.
The corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any such person against any
liability asserted against and incurred by such person in any such capacity or arising out of his or her
status as such, whether or not the corporation would have power to indemnify such person against
such liability under the preceding sentence. The corporation may, to the extent authorized from time
to time by the Board, grant right to indemnification to employees or agents of the corporation and
others to the fullest extent provided under the laws of the State of Michigan as they may be in effect
from time to time.
Article VIII-Dissolution
On dissolution of the corporation, after paying or providing for the payment of all of the liabilities
of the corporation, the corporation's assets shall be distributed (1) for one or more exempt purposes
within the meaning of IRC 501(c)(3), or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code or
(2) to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any assets
not disposed of shall be disposed of by the circuit court of the county in which the principal office
of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or
organizations that the court shall determine and that are organized and operated exclusively for
such purposes.
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Ken Coleman
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Board Chairperson Board Secretary
STATE OF Michigan
COUNTY OF Ingham
I, the undersigned, a Notary Public authorized to administer oaths in the State of Michigan certifies that the above-
name signatories having appeared before me and having been first duly sworn, then declared to me that they willingly
signed this document and that they executed such instrument as their free and voluntary act for the purposes therein
expressed.
2011.
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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
The Minutes from the Meetings of the following Boards and Authorities of the City of
Lansing were placed on file in the City Clerk's Office and are attached for your information
and review.
If I, or my staff, can provide further assistance or information relative to the filing of these
minutes, please contact us at 483-4131.
Sincerely,
After having established a quorum, Commissioner Sims called the meeting 'to order at 5:30 p.m.
Commissioner Farhat led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jim Heyden, former LPD Deputy Chief, commended the Mayor on his selection of Teresa Szymanski to
be the Chief of Police.
Without objection, a vote on Mayor Bernero's selection of Teresa Szymanski to be the Chief of Police was
added to the agenda for immediate discussion.
Commissioner Sims gave a brief overview of the selection process as conducted by the Board and the
Mayor. She announced the Mayor's recommendation of Teresa Szymanski to be the Chief of Police. A
motion was made to concur with the Mayor's recommendation and was passed by a vote of six
yeas and one abstention. The meeting was recessed for approximately ten minutes to allow members of
the press to interview those present. When the meeting reconvened, Commissioner Sims extended her
congratulations to Chief Szymanski and thanked both Jerry Ambrose and City. Human Resources
Specialist, Regina Wilson for their assistance in the process. It was the consensus of the Board that a
certificate of appreciation be awarded to Regina Wilson. Commissioner Sims and Jim DeLine agreed to
coordinate that endeavor. Chief Szymanski then extended her appreciation to the Mayor and the Board
and recognized Jim and Pat Heyden for their support and assistance throughout her career in the Lansing
Police Department.
In separate votes, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, as well as the minutes of the
special meetings held on November 30, December 13, 14 and 16 were approved as presented and
Board of Police Commissioners
Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2011
Page 2
placed on file.
EDUCATION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Sims introduced Jerry Ambrose, Chief of Staff and Director of Finance, and commended
Jim DeLine, and Commissioners Carnegie and Renfrew, for their work with the Board on the LPD budget.
Mr. Ambrose expressed his appreciation to the Board for their work in the selection process and began
his presentation on City finances by declaring that we are in a "challenging time."
He discussed the shared financial dynamics occurring in Michigan cities and noted the decrease in recent
years in the number of City employees. He noted that, even with fewer City employees, the public has
seen little decline in the provision of City services.
In a discussion of revenues, Mr. Ambrose reported that assessments, revenue sharing and income taxes
have all declined in recent years. Revenues budgeted for fiscal year 2010 were $117 million but only
$108 million was actually received. Several cost cutting steps were invoked as the year progressed, but
even with them, the City dipped into reserves exhausting them by 50%.
The current budget is $109 million and, though we appear to be on track, State cuts in revenue sharing
and multiple tax appeals may create a lessening of budgeted revenues. With a declining number of State
employees, even income taxes might be negatively impacted. City revenues in fiscal year 2012 are
projected to be only $103 million. Expenses could rise to $118 million. This potential $15 million gap has
already been made public. What if the LPD budget was $29 million and not $34 million?
Board members expressed their appreciation to Mr. Ambrose for his leadership and frank discussion. In
response to Commissioner Farhat's comment about a tax increase, he noted that Mayor Bernero has
commented that he would only consider requesting a tax increase if it was necessary to maintain public
safety services. A discussion followed on the possibility of increasing income taxes paid by commuters
and also on the value of cost saving initiatives mentioned in the recent resource allocation study
conducted by Alexander Weiss.
On the occasion of the Board approving the Mayor's recommendation of Teresa Szymanski to the
position of Chief of Police, the Board excused the Chief for the rest of the meeting. The Chief thanked
the Board and accepted the invitation to leave the meeting early.
Commissioner Sims reported for Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson on the monthly mobile food pantry and
Bernard Brantley reported on the new. detoxification center, the City's MLK celebration in City Hall, and
the one-church one-family initiative.
No representative present.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
Correspondence for the months of November and December were accepted and placed on file.
Board of Police Commissioners
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Department reports for the months of November and December were accepted and placed on file.
Budget Committee - announced that they will soon be meeting with Budget Control Supervisor, Jim
DeLine to discuss the LPD fiscal year 2012 budget proposal.
OTHER REPORTS
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Renfrew - appreciates the support he receives from Board members as his family deals
with Ellie's recovery. "It is an honor to work with you great people."
Commissioner Noordhoek - expressed his appreciation to Board members for their support upon the
passing of his father. He also mentioned that he thought the selection process was honorable and
expressed his appreciation to Commissioner Sims for "making it happen."
Commissioner Farhat - remarked: "Ditto!" She feels we are lucky that we have good people at the helm
including Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson, Chief Szymanski, Mayor Bernero and Jerry Ambrose.
Commissioner Sims - expressed her appreciation to Michael Mathis for his counsel and accessibility,
particularly on questions regarding the City Charter as well as on the workings of the process in general.
She commended Regina Wilson, Human Resources Specialist, for her invaluable assistance and
Board of Police Commissioners
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suggested the administration may wish to reevaluate the decision to move Regina to HR rather than
retain her as an LPD employee.
She commended the Chief for using text message technology for communicating information on a recent
homicide. This is a very efficient communications mechanism and useful to those who are "text friendly."
She commented that the Board is a dynamic one with many areas to address including the budget
process. She also expressed her admiration for Commissioner Renfrew and all he does for his wife. She
expressed her appreciation to Bernard Brantley for special assistance this evening and also extended
greetings from Commissioner Mejorado who has much going on and expected to return to Michigan in
March.
Approval of 2011 Meeting Schedule - The proposed calendar was accepted as submitted and will be
provided to the City Clerk.
Future meeting to include meal - Board members missed the meal. previously planned for the
December meeting. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson suggested a potluck meal would be fun and
appropriate given the tight budget times. She will also be in contact with members of City Council to
discuss a possible joint meeting which may include a meal.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Mejorado adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
JANUARY 27, 2011
PRESENT: Ron Bloomberg, Dale Copedge, Matt Flechter, James Marshall, and Rory Neuner
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
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Vice Chair Bloomberg called the special meeting to order at 11:47 a.m., at the = Lansin
Public Service Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. `°` '
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Paul Baerman, Shirley Rodgers; and Alfreda Schmidt ;-^
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3) APPROVALOFBOARD MINUTES:
4) ACTION ITEMS:
Mr. Gamble requested the Board to motion the approval of the 2010 Public Service
Department Annual Report.
Mr. Gamble discussed the budget in relation with the General Fund. The Public Service
General Fund Budget will be cut approximately 7.5% for this next fiscal year. Something
will have to be cut. He would like the Board to provide a listing of priorities. A lengthy
discussion followed.
Vice Chair Bloomberg motioned for the Board to authorize the Chair Person to forward
to the appropriate officials an annual report from the Department a restatement or
statement of our resolution of our budget priorities, including a statement that the Board
favors extra consideration for the City's ability to most efficiently utilize available funds
by leveraging them with other funds, loans or expenditures. Mr. Copedge moved,
Mr. Flechter seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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January 27, 2011
Ms. Neuner moved for the Board to extend general support of the application to the
Michigan Department of Transportation for a Transportation Enhancement Grant for the
"Moore's River Drive/Mt. Hope/Waverly, Old Lansing Non-Motorized Project", Mr.
Flechter seconded. Mr. Copedge moved to amend the motion to include that the cost to
the City be proportionate to only within the Lansing jurisdiction, with a 3(yes) to 2(no)
vote THE MOTION FAILED to amend the original motion. With a 2(yes) to 2(no) vote
and 1 undecided THE ORIGINAL MOTION FAILED.
Mr. Flechter moved to support the draft resolution letter submitted by Vice Chair
Bloomberg, Ms. Neuner seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5) COMMUNICATIONS: None
8) OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Topics for future meetings
i. Procedure for projects that qualify for multiple funding sources
ii. Local Street Improvement
iii. Green Design
iv. Wet Weather Project
v. Sidewalks
vi. Single Stream Recycling
9) PENDING ITEMS:
Respectfully submitted,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
Elected Officers Compensation Commission
Tenth Floor City Council Conference Room, City Hall
Friday, February 11, 2011 - 1:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
OTHER PRESENT .
Excused Absence
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Kulhanek explained the official approval process of the Elected Officers
Compensation Commission. Due to the current two (2) vacancies on the Commission,
only five (5) members are serving in 2011. Therefore, four Commissioners equal a
quorum and four votes are required to pass business items.
Law and the EOCC Chairperson noted that the Commission has 45 days in which to
conduct its business with a maximum of 15 meetings allowed.
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Brian Huggler nominate Don LeDuc to the position of Vice Chair, it was
seconded by Pat Curran. Motioned carried, 5-0. 2011 EOCC Vice Chair Don
LeDuc.
4. Commissioners Comments
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Handlinq of Press Inquiry - Patricia Curran suggested that all press
inquiries be directed only to the EOCC Chair.
Public Contact List Request - Patricia Curran asked for the City Council
Public Contact List.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Pollard spoke regarding City Council meetings being shorter in time length. With
incomes down for the population of Lansing, now would be the time for Council to meet
longer. Neighborhood meetings in his opinion are not considered the same relevance of
an actual City Council meeting. Even though Councilmembers are part time, the
meetings have also been condensed by combining Committee of the Whole on Monday
night with City Council meetings. He asked the EOCC to heavily consider in their
decision making the actual time City Councilmembers spend working. He suggested
that perhaps the City Councilmembers compensation be on a per diem basis.
Darnell Oldham, Sr. emphasized that elected city officials should be servants not rock
stars. He supported John Pollard comments.
ADJOURN
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HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
CALL TO ORDER
The January 2011 meeting of the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory
Board was called to order by Board Member Jonathon Solis at 5:35 pm in the Foster
'Center Conference Room #211, Lansing.
Present: Lamar Wilson, Katie John, Jonathon Solis, Edwina Marshall and Gail
Fournier
Staff: Toni Young, Contract Manager, acting for Joan Jackson Johnson, ,-Director;-''l
HRCS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Board member Gail Fournier moved to approve agenda. Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER Newly appointed Board Member Katie John was
introduced to the group by Toni Young.
Board Member Katie John relates she lives on the West side of Lansing and she works for
the University. She desires to be more involved in local government and have more of an
impact on her community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Report
COMMUNICATIONS
No Report
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board member Lamar Wilson motioned to approve minutes from the July 27, 2010,
supported by board member Gail Fournier. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS,
None
PETITIONS/COMPLAINTS
None
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
None
DIRECTOR' S REPORT
Toni Young discussed the Point in Time count scheduled for January 26, 2011, that counts
the numbers of homeless. Teams will be located at the VOA, CATA bus station, District
Library and the DHS lobby.
Board member Jonathon Solis asked how the homeless that are "couch surfing" (staying
with friends or family) are counted.
Toni Young agreed that it is a problem. However, we are hoping to catch people who are
imminently at risk for homelessness at the various locations. There are definitions in the
information requested that allow for people who are "couch surfing".
Board member Gail Fournier commented that DHS cannot really help them if they are
staying with family/friends as they are not considered homeless.
Toni Young reports our "Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing" grant works to
prevent foreclosures, and homelessness. Also, the Legal Services of South Central
Michigan and Capital Area Community Services, two agencies involved with that program
are doing a good job of helping prevent homelessness.
Other agencies in the community involved with collecting data for Point In Time count are
Carefree Medical, emergency rooms at both of the hospitals, county and city jails.
Board member, Katie John asked how the data collected is used.
Toni Young replied the information is used in two ways, surveys determine how people
become homeless and allows us to do a needs assessment, and the data collected are entered
into our HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) which our office coordinates.
All the shelters use this system; the Continuum of Care uses the HMIS system, and
numbers are reported to HUD, which is a factor in determining funding.
Board member Katie Johns asked if this was just Ingham County.
Toni Young stated that we handle Ingham County but the Point in Time Count is done
nationally on this specific day.
Toni Young reported we also still host the Mobile Food Pantry the third Saturday of every
month and any board members that would like to be involved are welcome to volunteer.
Board member Edwina Marshall shared about the City's Martin Luther King Jr.
celebration, with theme of "The Legacy Lives On Thru Action". HRCS Director Joan
Jackson Johnson received a proclamation from the Mayor's office for community service.
This year was well attended. Human Relations does a good job with that program.
The Board discussed how they can be effective in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. day
by planning an outreach to the community next year, in addition to our City program.
Board members discussed visiting the new Family Center shelter on Cedar Street. Toni
Young relayed the tour would need to take place when the residents were not present.
Board member Katie John asked if they need volunteers to serve meals. Toni Young
responded they need volunteers but she was not sure in which areas.
Toni Young reports the Project Homeless Connect for 2011 has been scheduled for Friday,
September 23 rd. This year we are changing the name to Project Connect, to include people
at imminent risk of homelessness. An invitation to Board Members interested in
volunteering was extended.
Toni Young announced that the HUD supportive housing program was approved and that
brings in $1,884,797 for housing/shelters and funds our HMIS program, permanent
supportive housing, employment, and homeless youth programs.
Information was distributed to Board Members regarding the upcoming Food Security
Conference on February 17th at the South Washington Complex.
Toni Young shared that she, along with four others representing local agencies who are
involved with the Office on Violence against Women grant attended OVW training in
Washington D.C. Violence against women is an ongoing problem, and this grant addresses
violence against older women and seniors.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2011, at 5:30 pm. Meeting at Foster Community
Center, 2nd floor, Room 211 located on Foster Street, Lansing, Michigan.
ADJOURNMENT
Katie John moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Gail Fournier. With no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.
PARK BOARD MINUTES
Gier Community Center
January 12, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey (arrived at 7:30pm),.Luke Canfora, Paul Carrier, Adam Hussain, Ron
Lott, Pat Murray, Dusty Fancher, Patricia Spitzley
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Director, Parks and Recreation; Jerry Ambrose, Chief of Staff;
Katy Tykocki, Keep Learning; Sue Eareckson, Friends of Bancroft; Jason Meyer,
Executive Director, Friends of Fenner Nature Center; Harmony Gmazel, Land Use
Planner at Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPG); Kellie Brown, Board
Secretary
Harmony Gmazel from TCRPG Greening Mid Michigan was added under new business.
STATEMENT OF CITIZENS
Sue Eareckson thanked the Board for the changes that have occurred at Bancroft Park. Signs have been updated,
benches have been repaired, and wood chips have been placed around the park and the playground area.
She also mentioned there is a resident who plays the guitar and sings and would like to do a coup:leof concerts in
the park for the neighborhood and would like to know if permission is needed or are there any special permits she
needs.
Dusty Fancher stated she believes it would be fine to have a neighborhood picnic with music.
Jason Meyer, Executive Director at Friends of Fenner Nature Center, stated he likes to attend meetings from time to
time to update the Board. Fenner has been in the press in the last couple of weeks with the suicide in the park and
John Schneider's article about potential deer hunting. Jason stated . Lansing Police handled the suicide situation
well and the deer hunting issue, is out of the hands of the Executive Director and Mr. Schneider seems to
understand that now.
Jason Meyer stated Fenner is expanding programs, winter break camps were very successful and he has been
meeting with the new Executive Director of Potter Park Zoo and Impression 5.to work on collaborative programs for
area youth to experience all three locations.
Jason Meyer stated since the Friends non-profit is running the programs at Fenner they need to raise money to
keep the operations sustained. There have been a lot of people that have walked in the door at Fenner asking
about wedding receptions; only to leave when they find out alcohol is not allowed.
Dusty Fancher indicated this item is on the agenda under new business with a request for an ordinance change.
BOARD MINUTES
Motion was made by Pat Murray to accept the December 8, 2010 minutes as submitted, seconded by Luke Canfora.
6 yeas; 0 nays.
Motioned carried
NEW BUSINESS
BudgetReview
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Jerry Ambrose stated we are still in a recession and things are tough with the State and the City. The City is at the
point where it needs to begin to plan for the next fiscal year which starts July 1. They City closed out last year, and
know where we are financially this year and have projections for next year. Projections for next year are not good
and the recession, from the perspective of financing local government, has had significant affects. We found out
during last year, for the fiscal year which ended June 30, 2010, the state had problems and cut funding mid-year.
Revenue is down due to businesses and residents who are appealing their property taxes and not only have the
property values gone down, plus there are fewer, people employed in the city.
The city started last year with a general fund budget of $117 million but by the end of the year the revenues were
only $108 million. The city was able to make adjustments and not spend $9 million that was not there, but did have
to spend $4 million of the reserves.
The city is currently on track for the second quarter for this fiscal year. The actual budget is about $109 million right
now, but we do not know what the state government is going to do. The good news bad news, in terms of income
tax revenues, is the number of individuals employed in the city is greater now than it was in June 2009, but it still far
less than it was in 2008.
Looking forward to next year, the property values are still decreasing and overall the city valuation of property will go
down about 8%. We do not know what the state is going to do when it adopts its budget, but it is hard to believe
they won't adopt a budget that reduces revenue sharing.
If the City's budget is .$109 million total this year, we project our revenues to be $103 million next year. This is a $6
million deficit and when we factor in the increase cost of operations, which could be $7 or $8 million equates to the
estimated $15 million deficit.
The Mayor has until March 28 to present his budget and Council has until around May 24 to adopt the budget.
Administrations challenge is to fashion a spending plan by March 1 and look at what we really must do to operate.
Rick Kibbey stated he hoped the Parks would be given the right to address cuts in a forth right manner and not be
taken advantage of. Second is to look at everything in the City and put it all on the table. The process needs to be
done differently and Parks should not serve as the insulation to other departments.
Jerry Ambrose stated everyone has been asked to advise administration what they can do with the money they get,
instead of what can not be done.
Dusty Fancher stated she hopes the Mayor's office will not lose sight of the park millage success and the public's
approval and value of the Parks Department and their willingness to pay for it.
Kate Tykocki, Chief Communications Officer of Michigan Works, is volunteering with a non-profit organization called
Keep Learning Our Future Depends on It. The focus, of the non-profit is to change the culture in Mid-Michigan to
embrace life long learning instead of being a culture that does not truly value education or believes once you have
certification or a degree they are done, but to always strive for the next educational level. ,
This non-profits mission is to help double the number of college graduates in the Mid-Michigan area. There are a
number of ways they are doing this and one is trying to make education more visible in the community: They are
working with parents to help start the college conversation and help generate the first generation of college
graduates in a family. One way to make this more visible is along the River Trail. The River Trail is an asset and
resource in our community and may be used as an opportunity to educate youth about our community. Some of
those phenomenal assets may include history, architecture, the eco-system or whatever it may be to help educate
youth as well as start conversations about education and careers. One example would be walking along the River
Trail and viewing Potter Park Zoo and how you may be able to work there. The conversation could lead to if you do
not start to care about education, especially math and science, they would not be able to work at a zoo and attend
college to be a veterinarian.
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The non-profit has applied for a Pepsi Refresh Grant. The Pepsi program!was launched in 2010 and every month
Pepsi is giving over a $1 million away in grant funding to different community organizations. Keep Learning and the
City are competing to try to win some grant dollars to install learning and exploration stations along the River Trail.
Kate provided instructions on where and how to vote for Lansing. Keep Learning is looking forward to working with
Lansing for future opportunities.
Ordinance Change
Murdock Jemerson introduced Jason Meyer, Executive Director, Friends of Fenner Nature Center. Jason is an
entrepreneurial person and sees opportunities to use Fenner for wedding receptions. The City does not allow
alcohol at Fenner and Jason has requested a change to the City Ordinance. Jemerson stated this is a long process
and does involve City Council. The City already has in the ordinance Turner Dodge House, Scott House and the
golf course.
Jason Meyer stated the Friends feel with the agreement they have with the City, the Friends have to be
entrepreneurial and think about other revenue opportunities. He has seen in the last couple of weeks people walk
out the door because they could not have alcohol at a reception. He sees $500 opportunities in revenue leave with
them and thinks at that amount of money as staff time and how many programs they could offer to the public. By
allowing someone to come in and enjoy a wedding reception responsibly, like they may do at some other City
facilities, would help Fenner generate, revenue.
Dusty Fancher inquired if at the other facilities where we allow alcohol is it by permit only basis. Will the alcohol only
be at the reception or will it be allowed on the trails also? Jason stated it would only be in the building and by
permit.
Jason Meyer stated he understands there a lot of questions; however this is not asking for a change, but to add
Fenner to the existing lists of facilities already in the ordinance.
Murdock Jemerson stated the Board would see a draft of the ordinance change.
Patricia Spitzley inquired about liability. Jemerson stated there are requirements currently when someone rents
Turner or Scott House and what liability, licenses and permits are required.
Dusty Fancher inquired about other facilities in the City and maybe we want to look at this as an option, for example
at Frances for weddings.
Murdock Jemerson stated the question has already come up about alcohol at the ball fields and he will be meeting
with staff regarding this.
Dusty Fancher asked for a proposal from staff about selling alcohol at the ball fields and other venues.
Luke Canfora moved to request the change to the City Ordinance to allow consumption of alcohol at Fenner Nature
Center. Seconded by Dusty Fancher. 7 yeas; 0 nays
Motion carried
Greeninq Mid-Michiqan
Harmony Gmazel, Land Use Planner at Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, works with Greening Mid-
Michigan and they have created a regional green vision plan from informational workshops held throughout the
area. She provided printed copies of the plan and explained it. There are four hubs, one in Clinton County, one in
Eaton County, one in Ingham County and the . other is the Sycamore Creek/Red Cedar area. Each hub had
information about what is happening in each hub, the species that the area hosts, the habitat and what local
government and groups are doing to protect and preserve the natural areas. This is. a dynamic project in that it talks
to human recreation activity and the amenities needed, but it also talks to protecting the environment, open
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space and promoting lowimpact development where porous pavement and green roofs are used. She reviewed the
tools and practices of thin plan to protect the environment. i
This project has been adopted by the City of Lansing who can now utilize the language of this vision plan and work
within its own boundaries to promote these elements and tie it into the greater regional vision. Also, the Michigan
DNR has acknowledged that this project has been completed and as part of their new parks and recreation and trust
fund guidelines, they are looking for more of regional emphasis on grant applications and this will provide the City of
Lansing 20 more points on any trust fund applications submitted to the DNR.
Updates
Murdock Jemerson introduced the newest member of the Park Board, Patricia Spitzley. Patricia is an attorney,
specializing in environmental and natural resource law. She was the Communications Director with the DEQ and
recently the Chief of the Office of Legal Services for the DNR.
Murdock Jemerson stated Miller Road Senior Center was victim of this year's budget and the facility was closed.
The senior program was to be moved on July 1, 2010; however it took time to find adequate space to move the
program and services to and as of January 18 the program will move to the Southside Community Center. The
senior leader will also be moving with the program.
Murdock Jemerson stated he will be on a panel and presenting a session at the annual Michigan Recreation Parks
Association conference on successful park millages. He and Joan Nelson will also be presenting a session on
Hunter Park at the National Recreation Parks Association in Atlanta in November.
Deer Population
Murdock Jemerson stated his comment to John Schneider is that we need to involve the Department of Natural
Resources Wildlife Division. The deer habitat problem is not only at Fenner; there are over 900 acres in that area
where the deer are coming from. Research will need to be done by the DNR and Jemerson spoke with Russ
Mason, Chief of the Wildlife Division. Mr. Mason is interested in working with us to make a determination on the
impact the deer have in this area. The city has an ordinance that prohibits hunting in the city, but there may be
other ways to deal with this issue.
Patricia Spitzley stated there are and this problem is not only in Lansing. There are many communities all over
Michigan trying to deal with large deer population in urban core areas. The DNR does issue permits, but with the
permits comes a lot a controversy and lawsuits. If that is the decision that is made after the studies, she suggests
looking at other options before getting a permit.
Murdock Jemerson inquired if the permit would supercede the City Ordinance.
Patricia Spitzley stated it does not and Parks may need to look at getting a variance. The DNR has a number of
good professionals who can give options and whether or not there really is a problem.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2011. Murdock will be attending the MRPA Conference and
wondered if the meeting could be moved to February 16, 2011. Board agreed.
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Agenda.
If you have any questions, or need additional infonnation, please give me a call.
Attachments
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Renaissance Zone Act, being Public Act 376 of 1996 (PA
375 of 1996), George F. Eyde Limited Family Partnership & Louis J. Eyde Limited Family
Partnership (the Developer) has filed an application (the "Application") for a Renaissance
Subzone with the Lansing City Clerk, for a proposed redevelopment project in Lansing with an
estimated cost of thirty six million four hundred thousand dollars ($36,400,000) (the "Project"),
to be constructed on the property more commonly known as 300 South Washington Square
(former Knapp's Building), (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, Developer as owner of the Property, entered into the Knapp's Building
Development Agreement (the "Agreement") on January 10, 2011 with the City of Lansing (the
"City") and the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (the "LEDC"); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement specifies that the Developer make application for a
Renaissance Subzone for the Project prior to March 31, 2011; and
for the period of fifteen (15) consecutive years to begin on December 31, 2011.
2. All of the items described in the Application for Renaissance Subzone have
been provided to the City of Lansing by the applicant.
Dated:
3. The commencement of rehabilitation activities of the facility did not occur
prior to the establishment of the Renaissance Subzone.
5. The completion of the Project is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance
of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to, increase commercial
activity, create employment, and revitalize an urban area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall cause the Application for the
Renaissance Subzone to be completed, including the "Clerk Certification" and is directed NOT
to submit the Application and a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Strategic Fund,
until such time the Lansing City Attorney and Lansing Economic Development Corporation
determines;
1. The Michigan Strategic Fund and Developer have agreed under a separate
written agreement (the "Renaissance Zone Development Agreement") the
Project be completed not later than 24 months from the "Commencement of
Construction" as prescribed in Sections 2.4 and 2.8 of the Knapp's Building
Development Agreement.
2. The agreement does not conflict with, supersede or negate any portion of the
Knapp's Building Development Agreement.
Dated:
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE ZONE PROGRAM
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Attachments
Section 1 MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE ZONE PROGRAM
Name of Existing Renaissance Zone: Lansing Renaissance Zone
Proposal Form for New Subzone
Mark Clouse
4660 S. Hagadorn
Suite #660
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-351-2480
clouse@eyde.com
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Section 2
Project Description
The Knapp's Centre Renaissance Subzone, will be located in the heart of downtown
Lansing at the southwest corner of South Washington Sq. and Washtenaw St. The
Subzone will be in effect for 15 years beginning on December 31, 2011 to December 31,
2026.
b) Explain why the community needs a Renaissance Zone designation for this parcel or
parcels of property.
The Renaissance Subzone is necessary to compensate for the costs to restore the
building address its inherent weaknesses. The buildings ribbed glass windows are a
important feature of its historic character, but they block views from the interior to the
outside making the space less desirable. The metal enamel panels that face the
building are another character defining feature. They are mounted to precast concrete
panels in a system called "Maul Macotta". The system, which was innovative in its time,
has failed resulting in the need to either remove and installed the panels or to replace
them with new to match the original. The building has obsolete HVAC, electrical and
plumbing systems. It has no onsite parking. As a result major improvements are
needed to adapt the building for contemporary use. The exterior will be restored to its
original appearance with new glass block and restored or replicated panels. The interior
will be completed gutted and rehabilitated with new building systems and contemporary
finishes customized to the needs of new tenant. A skylit atrium will be added to the 2nd -
5th floors to create a major tenant amenity and provide natural light and views to
compensate for the lack of views through the glass block. The atrium will both add extra
cost to the project and reduce the leasable area. The basement will be converted to
parking, the only such option on the site. The significant costs represented by these
work items makes the project economically infeasible with the tax benefits of the
Subzone.
c) How will the Renaissance Zone increase economic growth within the community as a
whole?
Great downtowns have great buildings with character and history. The new Christman
Building (formerly the Mutual Building) in downtown Lansing is a great example of this.
Another is the new Accident Fund headquarters complex in the former Ottawa Power
Station. These buildings have a look and feel that inspire and make people proud of
who they are and where they live. These buildings say that this is no ordinary place and
extraordinary things are possible right here in Lansing. At a time when many
Michiganders are feeling that Michigan is not the land of opportunity anymore, these
places are proof that our City holds the key to our future.
The Knapp's Centre Redevelopment Project will create an estimated 200 new jobs in
downtown Lansing. The project will also house the Lansing Economic Development
Corporation's Downtown Business Incubator. This Incubator will provide space,
financing and a expert services to attract and grow businesses in Lansing. The Project
will also include 21 residential units on the top floor. The 30 to 40 new residents and
200 new workers downtown will spend money and bring vitality into the downtown. Also,
there are many intangible benefits to this project such as creating civic pride, a sense of
place, the preservation of history, social buzz and shaping the identity of Lansing.
d) Identify any infrastructure and/or physical needs of the Renaissance Zone that need to
be implemented to make the zone viable.
As was mentioned above, the property is sorely lacking in almost every infrastructure
and physical category. The Renaissance Zone tax benefits will help the Developer to
recover some of the large upfront investment that will be necessary to make the building
a viable location for business and residents.
f) Who currently owns the property? Please provide company name, contact name,
mailing and email addresses and phone number.
The property is owned by the Developer/Applicant; see Proposal Form on page 1 for
contact information.
g) Please provide proof of financial commitment(s) for the project that is the catalyst for this
new Subzone request. If the project is being funded internally, current financial
statements are acceptable in lieu of a commitment letter by a lending institution.
The Knapp's Building project budget is still under review and subject to change. The
project will be financed by the following sources:
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Section 3 - Resolution
o A Resolution from the city, township, or village agreeing to forego the pertinent
taxes. The resolution must have original signatures or be a certified copy.
(To Be Attached)
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Section 4 - Maps and Legal Description
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o Provide a detailed map of property to be designated as a Renaissance Zone.
This should indicate the geographical boundaries, total area, and general
conditions of the land and structures within those boundaries to be designated as
a Renaissance Zone. Provide the total number of acres to be included within the
Renaissance Zone.
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o Provide a legal description of the property to be included in the Renaissance
Zone alonq with parcel numbers.
33-01-01-16-331-112
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Section 5 - Foregone Tax Information
(Estimate based upon actual 2009 MBT and estimated amounts using 2010 form 4595 -
Renaissance Zone Credit Schedule)
B. Property Taxes
Estimated annual savings of property taxes for the company in the Ren Zone: $ 246,782
C. Current SEV, Taxable Value & Total Property Taxes Paid on Property in the Zone
Current
State Equalized Current Taxable Total Property Taxes
Value (SEV) Value Paid In Previous Year
Real Property - Land $452,200 $452,200 $32,714
Real Property - Building ' $898,200 $898,200 $64,979
Personal Property $0 $0 $0
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TOTALS $1,350,400 $1,350,400 $97,692
F. Millage Levied
Taxes still due are those mandated by the federal government, local bond obligations, school
sinking fund or special assessments. Companies are also not exempt from paying Michigan
sales tax. Please provide a breakout of millage levied for the following. You will be required to
pay these taxes. Speak with your Treasurer if there are any questions as to whether or not any
of the below applies to your property tax bill.
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Subject: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM - MedAssurant 328 Personal Property Exemption
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Agenda.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.
Attachments
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Act 328 of 1998, MedAssurant, Inc. has made Application for
Exemption of New Personal Property (PPE-01-2011) for an area commonly known as 3301 East
Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan which is contained within the Lansing Brownfield
Redevelopment District, established, by the Lansing City Council on August 18, 1997 pursuant to
pursuant to Act 381 of 1996, as amended, and
WHEREAS, prior to acting upon this request, the City desires to hold a public hearing on
MedAssurant' s Application for Exemption ofNew Personal Property (PPE-01-2011), to allow for all
residents, taxpayers and other interested persons to appear and be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held in the City Council
Chambers of the City of Lansing, l0 th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, Michigan, on March 14,
2011, on MedAssurant's application for New Personal Property Exemption on the following
described property:
and, that the City Clerk cause to be published in a publication of general circulation, giving notice of
such hearing, and that the City Clerk also shall notify the Lansing City Assessor and the legislative
body of each taxing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in the eligible local assessing district
in which the eligible district is located. Before acting on the resolution, the Lansing City Council
shall afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, other interested
persons, including but not limited to the City Assessor and representatives of the affected taxing
units, to appear and be heard on the approval of a New Personal Property Exemption (PPE-01-2011).
City Attorney
Date
Page 1 of 1
City of Lansing
Notice of Public Hearing
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on March 14, 2011 in the City Council
Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI, for the purpose stated below:
To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, other
interested persons, including but not limited to the City Assessor and representatives
of the affected taxing units, to appear and be heard on the approval of a New Personal
Property Exemption (PPE-01-2011) requested by the applicant indicated below:
City Clerk
Michigan Department of Treasury
3427 (Rev. 5-06)
Application for Exemption of New Personal Property
Issued under PA. 328 of 1998. An exemption will not be effective until approved by the State Tax Commission.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read instructions on page 2 of this form before completing this application. File the original and two copies of this
form and the required attachments (resolution approving, copy of legal description and a detailed description of the business
operations) with the clerk of the local government unit. The State Tax Commission requires two complete sets.
The undersigned, authorized officer of the company making this application certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge, no information contained
herein or in the attachments hereto is false in any way and that all of the information is truly descriptive of the property for which application is being
made. The undersigned, authorized officer further certifies that the applicant is an Eligible Business as defined in P.A. 328 of 1998.
29. LUCI Code 30. School Code 31. Date District was Established
STATE TAXCi?MM1S.S^UN; :U
Application No. Date Received LUCI. Code School Code
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
9th Floor, City Hall
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1694
(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Agenda.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.
Attachments
WHEREAS, Louis J. and George F. Eyde, of the Eyde Company, by letter dated
December 16, 2010, request a local historic district designation as a single historic
resource for the former J.W. Knapp's Building, located at 300 S. Washington Ave.; and
WHEREAS, the Knapp's Building, was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places as a building with local architectural significance, due to Art-Moderne
architectural style; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have indicated their commitment to improving the property in
accordance with the federal standards for its rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the local historic district designation will make this property eligible for State
and Federal income tax credits of up to 25 percent of qualified building rehabilitation
costs; and
WHEREAS, Mark Clouse, has been designated as the applicants' representative on the
Historic District Study Committee; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Historic District Study Committee make its
report and recommendation to the Council within 180 days after all its members
have been appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
EYDE COMPANY December 16, 2010 _
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Please consider this letter as our request that the City of . Lansing consider
establishing a local historic district for the J.W. Knapp Building, located at 300 S.
Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933, pursuant to the Local Historic Districts
Act, 1970 PA 169, being MCL 399.201, et seq. ("Act").
For your additional information, Quinn Evans, the architect for the proposed
redevelopment of the J.W. Knapp Building, has undertaken the preparation of the report
contemplated by the Act. This report will be submitted to the Study Committee for
consideration.
The J.W. Knapp Building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1983 (No. 83000851). The Building's Art-Moderne architectural style is the most
significant of its type in the Midwest.
Thank you for your consideration. Should you have any questions or require any
additional information, please ' do not hesitate to contact Mark Clouse.
Sincerely,
Louis J. Eyde Limited Family Partnership George F. Eyde Limited Family Partnership
M Individual Member
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
9th Floor, City Hall
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1694
(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment
I herewith submit for your confirmation the appointment of Mark Clouse, Cassandra Nelson,
Mary Toshach, Tom Truscott, and Nathalie Winans to the Historic District Study Committee
These nominees have been vetted and meet the qualifications to serve on boards and
commissions as required by the City Charter.
Virg Bernero
Mayor
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Subject: Resolution- Appointments of Mark Clouse, Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach, Tom
Truscott and Nathalie Winans to the Historic District Study Committee
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Agenda.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.
Attachments
WHEREAS, the Mayor made the appointments Mark Clouse, Cassandra Nelson, Mary
Toshach, Tom Truscott and Nathalie Winans to the Historic District Study Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby confirms
the appointments of Mark Clouse, Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach, Tom Truscott and
Nathalie Winans to the Historic District Study Committee.
RICK SNYDER STATE OF MICHIGAN NIDA R. SAMONA
GOVERNOR LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION CHAIRPER
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH
ANDREW S LEVIN, ACTING DIRECTOR
Request ID #559157
Dear Licensee:
We are canceling your request to Transfer Ownership of an escrowed 2010 Class C Licensed Business, located
at 3218 S. Martin Luther King Jr., Lansing, MI 48910, Ingham County, from Tri-City Foods, Inc.; Transfer
location (Governmental Unit) under MCL 436.1531(1) to 1701 S Waverly, Lansing, MI 48917, Lansing
Township, Ingham County; and New SDM license in conjunction, Sunday Sales Permit, Dance-Entertainment
Permit, & Official Permit (Food).
Our records are being marked accordingly and all concerned parties notified. If you have any questions,
please contact the Retail Licensing Division, at (517) 322-1400.
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E OF MICHIGAN
STATE
'LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
RICK SNYDER DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH NIDA R. SAMONA
GOVERNOR ANDREW S. LEVIN, ACTING DIRECTOR CHAIRPERSON
Dear Licensee:
Enclosed is a permit authorizing to sell spirits, rrrrved spirit drink and/or beer and wine on Sunday. Display this •
permit next to your liquor license.
LC&
MC.
Michigan Liquor Conn-al Commission P.O. B0130005 . LANSING, 1vfCi C-A 4909 • www.michigan.gov/lcc • (517) 322-1345
Michigan Department . Of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
REQUEST INFO. REPORT
'Request ID : 579365 Unit : 1 Request Status : P
Attention
Business ID : 9487 Bus. Status : Active Licensee : GORMAN FAMILY FOOD, INC.
Licensee Status : ACTIVE Role : CRP DBA : GORMAN'S FOOD MARKET
Addrl
Addr2 : 2800 N GRAND RIVER
Addr3
City : LANSING State : MI Zip : 48906
LGU Name : LANSING CITY File No. : L - 5791 County : INGHAM
Year License Permits
2010 SDM
FEB08?f Il
srn/cmf
Event Title & Type: Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow - A Native American Cultural
Event
Defray costs for Rental of the Showmobile Defray costs for Misc. Rental
What is the expected rental rate for the facility requested and or equipment? $450.00
and $750 Deposit for park/ rental of garbage barrels.
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If your organization has applied for other City funding for this event, please list each
Please list all other organizations that are sponsoring or participating in your event:
Lansing School District, Lansing Community College, Michigan Council for the Arts and
CulturalAffairs,Michigan State University, Nokomis Learning Center
If your organization received funding from the Lansing City Council previously please list
Total amount of funds and sources granted by the City this year: NA
Total amount of funds and sources granted by the City in the previous year: $500.00
Please list any admission fee or registration fee for this event: NA
ALONG WITH THIS COMPLETED FORM YOU MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:
(Please check after each is completed and attach)
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2011 Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow Working Budget
Expenses Amount Anticipated Revenue Amount
Site Rental
Insurance $ 1,150.00 City of Lansing $ 500.00
Riverfront Park $ 450.00 Mini Grant Program $ 3,000.00
Park and barrel Deposit $ 750.00 Ingham County Hotel/Motel $ 1,500.00
Lansing School District $
Equipment Rental Lansing Community College $ 1,000.00
American Rental $ 2,300.00 MSU American Indian Studies $ 500.00
Tents, Port a Potties and Service
PA equipment $ 600.00 Anonymous donor $ 500.00
Golf Cart Rental $ 160.00 Vendors $ 3,600.00
Garbage Disposal $ 300.00
Trailer Rental $ 200.00 Anticipated Sales $ 2,000.00
Bleachers $ 1,000.00
VIP's
MC $ 300.00
Head Vet $ 300.00
Head Male $ 300.00
Head Female $ 300.00
Head Elder $ 150.00
Head Elder $ 150.00
Head Jr. Male Dancer $ 150.00
Head Jr. Female Dancer $ 150.00
host Drum: Blue Lake $ 600.00
Drum $ 400.00
Drum $ 400.00
Drum $ 200.00
Drum $ 200.00
Friday Afternoon Dancer Participants $ 300.00
Children's Craftperson $ 150.00
Hotel Rooms $ 825.00
Arena Director $ 250.00
Dancer Honorarium $ 3,500.00
Adults - $30 and Children - $15
Give Away Gifts $ 400.00
Feast for Participants (300 people) $ 700.00
Tobbaco Tie Materials $ 15.00
Sage
Promotional Materials
Flyer and Poster printing 500.00
Booklet Printing 500.00
Lansing Community Newspaper $ 900.00
Communication Expense
Postage
Batteries for radios $ 150.00
Sales
Shirts $ 1,000.00
Gifts for surveys $ 350.00
Button Parts $ 50.00
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Office Supplies $ 500.00
City of Lansing
The City will provide funding for the rental of the park and fees/deposits required
for park services.
Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs
We have been awarded $3000.00 for our event. These funds will be used to pay
for our VIP's needed for our event
The American Indian Studies contribution is used to pay for the bleachers that
are needed for the event.
Slick Shirts
This Lansing based company has donated committee t-shirts to our event.
Chair
Marsha Kennedy - Oneida of the Thames First Nations
26585 Bryan
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Vice Chair/Treasurer
Roy Cole Jr. -- Eastern Band of Cherokee
P.O. Box 434
Charlotte, MI 48013
Secretary
Jolene Quinlan -- Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
7821 E. Sage
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Fee Details: Fee Description ,__,. __._Amount „__.._Count, Discount Sales . Tax _TotatEaa
RIVFT PARK USE 100.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Facility Comments No alcoholic beverages are allowed on any City of Lansing properties without special, written
permission.
Date .__,__ Day Time .Fees + Tax Discount Prev Paid Cur Paid Amount Due
06/19/2011 Sun 7:00A to 11:00P 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
Fee Details: Fee Desnription____ __, Amount ,_,__Count. Discount Sales Tax Total Fee
RIVFT PARK USE 100.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Facility Comments No alcoholic beverages are allowed on any City of Lansing properties without special, written
permission.
Processed on 02/24/11 @ 08:20:25 by CLM FEES CHARGED ON NEW LINE ITEMS (+) 0.00
DISCOUNT APPLIED AGAINST THESE FEES (-) 0.00
TAX CHARGED ON NEW FEES (+) 0.00
HH DEPOSITNISIT CHARGED 0.00
NEW AMOUNT DUE 0.00
Payment of =_> 580.00 Made By =_> CHECK With Reference =_> #1216 Pow Wow; #1216 Pow Wow
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COMMUNITY FUNDING REPORTING STATEMENT
(5/23/05) - II
Event Name & Type: Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow - A Native American
Cultural Event
Admission/Registration Fee 0
Advertisements 0
Total Revenue (please add all of the line items under "Revenue Raised") 16,795.00
EXPENSES
Wages/Salaries 7400.00
Printing 1507.00
Meals/Refreshments 500.00
Other 6218.00
This was the 11th Annual Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow sponsored by the
Native American Arts and Crafts Council. Each year the attendance has grown,
this year, we had attendance of over 12,000 people over the 3 days. This event
is a Native American Cultural exhibit and is free to the public. Over 400 Native
American Dancers, Drummers, and Vendors attended this year's program.
Beginning on Friday, June 18, the vendors opened at noon to begin the
celebration. A short dance exhibit was preformed for all who came to the park for
the Friday lunch hour. This also gave time for local TV news to highlight the Pow
Wow. While vendors were open beginning at noon, more of the public began
filling the grounds nearer the 5:00 hour. A community potluck ensued with nearly
500 community members from a variety of backgrounds joined us as the feast
began. After dinner, a social dance became the attraction for many. This part of
the weekend was the true beginning of our traditional pow wow.
Mr. Robin L. Menefee was the primary manager of this event. His organization of
the various pow wow committees led for smooth transitions throughout the entire
weekend.
Over 36 vendors from around the Great Lakes area participated in the event.
Some vendors not only displayed their wares, but also demonstrated their craft.
A free children's area lead for story telling and the opportunity to make a
necklace to take home to remember this experience. Over 250 necklaces were
made throughout the weekend. The committee had invited 4 drum groups to
participate in this event, but to our surprise 7 drums set up under our arbor for
continuous music and dancing throughout the weekend. Mr. Tim Loonsfoot was
our emcee for the weekend and provided the audience with stories and
information throughout the weekend.
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430 North Fairview, Lansing, MI 48912
Thanks to you and the council for the hard work on passing the Medical Marijuana Moratorium.
Please find attached a list of official recommendations from the Eastside Neighborhood
Organization.
We know that city and state officials are struggling to find regulations that will allow these
businesses to operate in the city with a minimum of negative impact on the neighborhoods and
other businesses while maintaining the eastside diversity of which we are all proud. We want to
be sure that the neighborhoods have some input into the process.
A large number of medical marijuana dispensaries have sprung up along the Michigan Avenue
corridor--the "core" to our great city. Our reputation, the positive building of our Lansing
neighborhoods, and businesses depend upon establishing rules and regulations that are in line
with the other businesses in our city. As these businesses become part of our retail landscape,
it is imperative that we are consistent with the rules and guidelines we set forth so that all
businesses are treated the same.
We have struggled to compile a list of rules and guidelines that we think our county, city, and
state officials should bring forward so that dispensaries become well run businesses and good
neighbors for the entire city. We do not want dispensaries concentrated in one area or to
dominate the retail areas of just a few of our neighborhoods.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding anything in this letter or the attachments
please feel free to contact the members of the ENO Medical Marijuana Dispensaries committee.
Atynne Robinson -2- DATE
Sincerely,
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Marti Wheeler Brian Baer
Coordinator, Neighborhood Watch 201 225 North Hayford Avenue
rarLiwahoo,com, 517-3712857
baerb@msu.edu
Attachment
cc: Senator Gretchen Whitmer
Representative Joan Bauer
Mayor Virg Bernero
Brigham Smith, City Attorney
Stuart Dunnings, Ill, Prosecuting Attorney, Ingham County
Teresa Szymanski, Chief, Lansing Police Department
Gene L. Wriggelsworth, Sheriff, Ingham County
Robert Johnson, City Neighborhood Development
Brian McGrain, County Commissioner
Bob Trezise, Economic Development Corporation
Cheryl Risher, Director, Lansing Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board
Lansing Police Department Advisory Board
Eastside Neighborhood Organization Board
Eastside Neighborhood Organization Suggestions for Medical Marijuana
Dispensaries Guidelines and Ordinances
1. The number of dispensaries on any given road (e.g., maximum of four per mile)
should be limited.
2. Medical marijuana dispensaries should be licensed, audited, and inspected similar to
pharmacies and businesses that handle controlled substances. Fees should support
the associated costs.
3. For dispensaries with available physician prescribers, patient records should be
maintained on-site. The record should document each visit, diagnosis, prognosis,
scripting and physician name
4. The state should issue pictures on any medical marijuana card to avoid theft and
misuse of these cards.
5. Institutions such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes present special problems
with second-hand smoke and the intoxicating side effects of marijuana. Special
attention must be given to keep these safe and healthy environments for everyone.
6. Smoking of marijuana should only take place in private residences and designated
areas in medical facilities.
7. Given the value and the fungible nature of marijuana, these dispensaries must assure
the security of their product. This is especially true of stores that are open 24 hours a
day.
8. Physicians issuing "prescriptions" must be licensed in the state of Michigan and
provide proof of professional liability insurance for the exposure in our state.
9. City and state regulations for the suppliers (which may be different than a grower)
should include a business license, transportation license, documentation of amounts
transported, etc.
10. A grace period should be established for new state residents to transfer medical
marijuana "prescriptions" from previous states until they can obtain Michigan Medical
Marijuana card.
11. The existing businesses should not be "grandfathered" in and be subject to the rules
and regulations when established.
12. An appropriate buffer should be required between dispensaries and schools,
hospitals, daycare centers, parks, churches, community centers, senior buildings,
missions, VOA, etc.
13. Growers should be licensed and limited in the amount they transport. Licenses should
not be transferrable or available for sale. The number of growers within a given area
should be limited
14. Marijuana sold in dispensaries must be pure, safe and effective. All products,
especially edible products, must have their ingredients listed and labeled per existing
state regulations.
15. Dispensaries must have enough parking per the City of Lansing ordinance for
businesses.
16. Businesses must be located within an "F1" commercial district.