Council Packet 2010-03-15

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 10TH FLOOR
LANSING CITY HALL
124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE
AGENDA FOR MARCH 15, 2010
TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

The following items were listed on the agenda in the City Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. on
Thursday, March 11, 2010, in accordance with Section 3-103(2) of the City Charter and will
be ready for your consideration at the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,
March 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 10th Floor, City Hall.
I. ROLL CALL
II. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Suspension of Council Rule # 11 is needed to

allow consideration of late items. Late items will be considered as part of the regular
portion of the meeting to which they relate.)
V. TABLED ITEMS (Tabled items, if removed from the table, will be considered as part
of the regular portion of the meeting to which they relate.)
VI. SPECIAL CEREMONIES
VII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK
VIII. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Time, place, purpose, or definition of

event – 1 minute limit)
IX. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
X. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
XI. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the

following items on the agenda: public hearings, resolutions, ordinances for
introduction, and ordinances for passage. The public may comment for up to three
minutes. Speakers must sign up on white form.)
XIII. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. CONSENT AGENDA
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C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION
D. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings
F. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE
XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT

RELATED MATTERS
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
a. Letters from the City Clerk:

i. Regarding Grant Acceptance; Qualified Voter File’s Electronic
Poll Book (EPB) Laptop & Accessories Purchase
ii. Submitting minutes of Boards and Authorities placed on file in
the City Clerk’s Office
b. Letters from the Mayor re:
i. ACT-8-09; Acquiring Riverfront Property for Open Space and
Preservation
ii. City of Lansing 2011 Consolidated Strategy and Action Plan
Submission
iii. Approval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)
District; Old Town Temple, LLC for property located at 502 E.
Grand River Ave.
iv. Approval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)
Certificate; Old Town Temple, LLC for property located at 502
E. Grand River Ave.
2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS
XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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XIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government
related matters are issues or topics relevant to the operation or governance of the
city. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up on
yellow form.)
XX. ADJOURNMENT
CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK
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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NOTE:
Following
Public Comment on City
Government Related Matters
(prior to adjournment),
the City Council will resolve

itself into the
Committee of the Whole.

-YU
Lansing City Clerk
9th Floor, City Hall
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan, 48933-1694
517-483-4131
FAX: 517-377-0068
www.lansingmi.gov
clerk@lansingmi.gov
Chris Swope, City Clerk
To: President Robinson and Lansing City Council Members
From: Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk
Subject: Election Laptops/Electronic Poll Book - Help America Vote

Act (HAVA)
Date: March 12, 2010
Attached for your consideration is a grant acceptance resolution to accept 43

laptop computers and peripheral equipment from the Michigan Department of
State's Bureau of Elections. The laptops would be for the purpose of
implementing Electronic Poll Books in the City of Lansing.
Electronic Poll Books will provide many advantages to the operation of elections.
The process is much faster for voters; the Election Inspectors will be able to find
them on the precinct list by swiping their driver's license typing their name. In one
step, the voter is marked as having voted, the ballot number is assigned, and the
Poll Book record is created. Following an election, numerous hours of staff time
will be saved by automating the process of updating voter history.
I urge your adoption of the attached resolution. Please let me know if I can
provide any additional information.
Chris Swope
City Clerk
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, The Michigan Department of State's Bureau of Elections has announced a

new program to provide laptop computers to city and township clerks who wish to use
the QVF's Electronic Poll Book (E Poll Book); and
WHEREAS, many clerks, including the Lansing City Clerk, have piloted the E Poll Book
either alone or in tandem with a paper system. The response from the clerks conducting
the pilots has been very favorable; and
WHEREAS, upon request, the Department of State will purchase one laptop computer
for each precinct in the jurisdiction. The number of precincts listed in the 2010 Biennial
Precinct Report will be used to determine the number of laptops a jurisdiction will
receive under the program. The program is funded by the Help America Vote Act
(HAVA); and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of the properly completed and signed grant agreement, the
Bureau of Elections will place an order for the laptops and accessories. The laptops and
accessories will be shipped directly to the city or township; and
WHEREAS, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope has recommended acceptance of this
grant and implementation of Electronic Poll Books in the City of Lansing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves

acceptance of the Qualified Voter File's Electronic Poll Book (EPB) Laptop &
Accessories Purchase grant for the purposes of implementing Electronic Poll Books in
the City of Lansing;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council approves the acceptance of the
actual equipment and software determined by the Michigan Department of State's
Bureau of Elections; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Administration is authorized to accept the project,

create the necessary accounts, and make necessary transfers for administration in
accordance with the requirements of the grantor.
E Poll Book Laptop Procurement Program
The Department of State's Bureau of Elections is pleased to announce a new

program to provide laptop computers to city and township clerks who wish to use
the QVF's Electronic Poll Book (E Poll Book). This is a voluntary program. No
jurisdiction is required to participate.
Many clerks have piloted the E Poll Book either alone or in tandem with a paper
system. The response from the clerks conducting the pilots has been very
favorable. Upon request, the Department of State will purchase one laptop
computer for each precinct in the jurisdiction. The number of precincts listed in
the 2010 Biennial Precinct Report will be used to determine the number of
laptops a jurisdiction will receive under the program. The program is funded by
the Help America Vote Act (HAVA).
What You Must Do To Participate
In order to participate in the program, city and township clerks must do the
following:
1. Complete, print, sign and return the Grant Agreement: Qualified Voter
File's Electronic Poll Book (EPB) Laptop and Accessories Purchase
(Grant Agreement). The Grant Agreement must reach our office no later
than March 24, 2010.
Fill in the following information (in gray on the Grant Agreement):
a. County and jurisdiction name (top of document on page 1).

b. Number of precincts in jurisdiction (page 5). The number of precincts
must be the same as the number of precincts listed in the 2010
Biennial Precinct Report. Precincts do NOT include precincts used as
Absentee Voter Counting Boards (AVCBs).
Note: If your precinct total does not match the 2010 Biennial precinct
Report, please contact Dave Tarrant at: ElectionsPDD@michigan.gov .
c. County and jurisdiction name (above signature line on page 6).
The Grant Agreement is similar to the Grant Agreements issued for voting
systems. The Grant Agreement also serves as a user agreement. Be
sure to read the Grant Agreement carefully before signing it. In addition to
the items listed below, the city or township must agree to a number of
procedural and security requirements.
The Grant Agreement requires you to:
a. Use the E Poll Book in all precincts for all elections.

b. Permit the laptops to be used for school and other consolidated
elections.
c. Permit the laptops to be used for village elections.
d. Attend an E Poll Book Training class provided by Bureau of Elections
staff.
e. Use the laptops only for E Poll Book or similar election related
purposes.
f. Establish receiving boards or use alternative processes prescribed by
the Bureau of Elections.
2. Complete, print, sign and return the attached Electronic Poll Book
Laptop/Accessories Shipping Information form with the Grant Agreement
so that it reaches our office no later than March 24, 2010.
Fill in the following information:

a. County and jurisdiction name.
b. Shipping address.
c. Contact name, phone number and email
d. Number of precincts.
The Bureau of Elections will offer two purchase periods for E Poll Book laptops:
one in 2010 and another in early 2011. For the 2010 purchase period, cities and
townships that wish to use the E Poll Book for the August and November 2010
elections must return the Grant Agreement and Electronic Poll Book
Laptop/Accessories Shipping Information form so that it reaches our office no
later than March 24, 2010. If we do not receive a Grant Agreement and an
Electronic Poll Book Laptop/Accessories Shipping Information form from you by
March 24, 2010, we will presume that you do not wish to participate in the
program at this time. Grant Agreement and Electronic Poll Book
Laptop/Accessories Shipping Information forms must be returned by mail (NOT
by email or fax) to the following address:
Gina Feguer
Michigan Department of State
Budget Services Division, Grant Section
430 West Allegan, 4th Floor
Lansing, MI 48918
The 2011 purchase period will be opened for jurisdictions that wish to wait until
after the August and November 2010 elections to participate in the program.
Role of County Clerks
County clerks play a very important role for cities and townships that 1) wish to
participate in the program and 2) do not have QVF equipment or QVF Lite
access. The E Poll Book application and data for each election must be
downloaded from the QVF software. A jurisdiction without QVF access must
make arrangements with the county clerk to either download the jurisdiction's E
Poll Book files onto a flash drive or post the E Poll Book files on the Bureau of
Elections' secure Web site (the Election Data Exchange).
Equipment Specifications
The Bureau of Elections will purchase laptops and accessories using existing
State contracts with Hewlett Packard and other vendors. The Bureau of
Elections will provide the following for each precinct:
• One HP LBL laptop with AMD processor with 14 inch monitor, 160 GB
hard drive, 1 GB RAM, Windows 7 operating system; carrying case; four-
year warranty.
• One encrypted flash drive.
• One standard mouse.
• One magnetic card reader.
Purchase Process
Upon receipt of the properly completed and signed grant agreement, the Bureau
of Elections will place an order for the laptops and accessories. The laptops and
accessories will be shipped directly to the city or township. Within one week of
delivery, each jurisdiction must fill out a user receipt/acceptance form, certifying
that the clerk received the number of laptops ordered and that the laptops are in
working order. (The Bureau of Elections will provide a user receipt/acceptance
form at a later date.) Clerks must boot each laptop and load an E Poll Book on
each laptop to verify working order.
The laptops and accessories become the property of the city or township upon
receipt and acceptance. All maintenance outside of warranty work is the
responsibility of the city or township.
Clerks must place HAVA stickers on each laptop and maintain inventory control
as outlined in the Grant Agreement. The Bureau of Elections will provide HAVA
stickers.
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Proqram Limitations
The Bureau of Elections will only provide laptops for cities and townships that
wish to use the E Poll Book. This program does not include the purchase of
laptops for use with the E Precinct List. The E Precinct List is normally used only
to check in voters, update voting history and to ensure that voters are in the
proper precinct.
No additional maintenance beyond the four years will be provided by the State.
Also, the State is under no obligation to purchase E Poll Book computers after
the two purchase periods.
If you have any questions regarding the E Poll Book laptop program, please feel
free to contact Dave Tarrant at ElectionsPDDmichiqan.qov or at 517-373-2540.
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Date
STATE OF MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE
AND
CITY OF LANSING
GRANT AGREEMENT
QUALIFIED VOTER FILE'S ELECTRONIC

POLL BOOK (EPB)
LAPTOP & ACCESSORIES PURCHASE
This Grant Agreement is between the Michigan Department of State ("Department") and
CITY OF LANSING ("Grantee"). This document shall constitute the Grantee's agreement for
the receipt of goods purchased with federal funds provided to the Department under the provisions of
Title II, Section 251, of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), CFDA 90.401. The Department refers to
this program as the Qualified Voter File's Electronic Poll Book (EPB) Project.
The purpose of this grant is to provide EPB laptop/accessories to all voting precincts in participating
jurisdictions throughout the state of Michigan to be used during elections to automate and document
certain voter verification and ballot tracking functions as performed by the various boards of election
inspectors at the polls and to automate the updating of the Qualified Voter File (QVF) voter history
following an election.
1. Grant Period:
Original Grant Agreements must be signed and returned by ( 03/24/2010 ). No photocopies, faxed
copies, or altered Grant Agreements will be accepted. EPB laptop/accessories will be ordered
after Grant Agreements have been received from all participating jurisdictions. Agreements should be
returned to:
Gina Feguer
Lansing, MI 48918
2. Program:
This program provides an EPB laptop with accessory package to each voting precinct to be used for
each election. This package consists of one (laptop), one encrypted 1 gigabyte (GB) USB flash drive,
one mouse, and one magnetic stripe card reader. The primary use of the laptop/accessories must be
related to EPB activities. Other uses are acceptable if they directly relate to the administration of
elections. By participating in this program, the Grantee agrees that the laptop/accessories' primary use
will be related to EPB. The program will apply to an entire jurisdiction; no precinct or any other
subdivision of the Grantee's jurisdiction can be excluded from this program. The Grantee agrees to use
the laptop/accessories in all precincts for all elections. Laptops/accessories must be made available for
the conduct of all school, village or other consolidated elections.
3. Acquisition:
The Department will review and, once approved, provide the Grantee with a copy of the fully executed
Grant Agreement signed by a signatory from CITY OF LANSING and the Department. The
Department will initiate laptop/accessories orders directly with the contractor and will provide the
Grantee with an Acceptance Certificate/Payment Authorization Form, which must be submitted by the
Grantee to the Department within ten days of the receipt of the laptop/accessories. This form certifies
that the laptop/accessories package has been received, tested, and is in working order. It will also
serve as authorization for the Department to pay the contractor.
4. Ownership:
The Grantee will own the laptop/accessories purchased with funds awarded under this Grant
Agreement. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss,
damage or theft of the laptop/accessories. Any loss, damage or theft shall be investigated and reported
to the Department. Adequate maintenance procedures must also be developed to keep the
laptop/accessories in good condition. If the Grantee, for any reason, stops utilizing the
laptop/accessories for the purpose intended, it must notify the Department. Disposal of the
laptop/accessories is at the Departments' discretion and requires notification by the Grantee.
5. Records Maintenance and Retention:

The Grantee must retain all books, accounts, reports, files, and any other records relating to this
program for a period of not less than 6 years from the date of the Department's final expenditure report
to the federal government, or until any litigation or audit findings have been resolved. These materials,
along with all laptop/accessories must be produced for inspection, review and/or audit when required by
the Department. The laptop must have an affixed label (provided by the Department) indicating that it
was purchased with HAVA funds. For Federal audit and inventory purposes, the Grantee will also
provide information to the Department pertaining to any maintenance that requires replacement of any
laptop/accessories.
6. Secure Computinq:
Grantees are required to provide Antivirus protection for all laptops under this program. (The Bureau of
Elections maintains a list of acceptable anti-virus packages that will be provided upon request). The
anti-virus software and virus definitions must be enabled and kept up to date. Users are required to
scan their laptops and external flash drives for viruses regularly and within one week of each Election
Day. On Election Day, the laptop cannot be connected in any way to the Internet or to any network.
Grantees and their authorized assistants agree not to leave the EPB software signed-on while
unattended. Grantees agree to abide by all security requests made by the Bureau of Elections and to
allow the Bureau of Elections access to all laptop/accessories upon which the EPB is installed to
perform random audits and/or inventories.
7. Software Requirements:
The EPB software may only be activated for official Election Day use or to perform pre-election testing
and training. Versions of the EPB created for testing and training purposes must be deleted and "data
wiped" prior to use at an actual election. The EPB must be installed and operated in a manner
designated by the Bureau of Elections. The folder and associated files may not be copied, moved, or
replicated to any drive or folder other than those designated by the Bureau of Elections. All Election
Day data stored on Memory Sticks and all EPB folders and files stored on computers used at the polls
on Election Day must be deleted by the 7th Calendar day following the final canvass and certification of
the election unless a petition for recount has been filed and the recount has not been completed or the
deletion of the data has been stayed by an order of the court or the Secretary of State.
All files extracted from the QVF to support the installation of the EPB and all restore and extract files
derived from the EPB, with the exception of the "voter history" file, must be retained in a single
encrypted flash drive for each precinct. Storage media with all files must be delivered to a designated
local receiving board by two election inspectors representing different political party affiliations
immediate following the close of the polls.
To access voter data within the EPB, a "strong" encryption key must be set. ("Strong" is defined as an
encryption key that contains at least eight upper and lower case alpha and numeric characters.) The
encryption key should be known only to the Grantee and authorized assistants. Grantees and their
authorized assistants having access to the encryption key agree that the encryption key will not be
shared or displayed.
The Grantee understands that all users, including each election inspector granted access to the EPB,
must be assigned a unique UserlD and password. Passwords must be "strong". UserlDs and
passwords should be memorized or stored in a secure location. Grantees and their authorized
assistants agree that unique UserlDs and passwords will not be shared or displayed.
Grantees agree that at no time will they allow the EPB software to be distributed, decompiled, reverse
engineered, or be used for any purpose other than the software's intended election management
functionality.
8. User Participation:
Eligibility to participate requires that the Grantee agrees to maintain and update election and voter
history data by:
1. Ensuring the entry of new and updated voter information prior to each election;
2. Ensuring all survey information is provided to the County as required for E-Wizard stages 1 and
2 within set deadlines;
3. Ensuring storage, distribution, and collection of the laptop/accessories, including installation and
initial setup of the EPB on the laptops prior to and after Election Day;
4. Ensuring the entry of voter history within 14 days after election;
5. Otherwise maintaining the QVF in any way deemed necessary by law or by the Department.
The Grantee also understands that:
1. The EPB software contains personal voter information that must be protected;
2. All State data security requirements and procedures must be followed as identified in
(Attachment 1).
The Grantee further agrees that:
1. One or more receiving board(s) will be authorized and used in conjunction with the EPB and
that the receiving boards will be responsible for reviewing and attesting to the genuineness of
the reports generated from the EPB as supplements to the official Poll Book for each precinct
and for performing other duties as defined to ensure the timely completion, assembly, and
security of all required election documents and materials as defined by law. Grantee agrees to
establish receiving boards for each election or otherwise comply with procedures prescribed by
the Bureau of Elections. Alternative procedures will be provided by the Bureau of Elections for
jurisdictions that do not maintain more than a single polling place.
2. In the event of a system interruption, malfunction, or failure, the following hardcopy documents
and forms will be immediately delivered to each affected precinct:
a. Official Precinct List
b. List of Voters as a supplement to the precinct Poll Book
c. Ballot Summary as a supplement to the precinct Poll Book
d. Remarks Section as a supplement to the precinct Poll Book
3. All contingency measures as defined by the Bureau of Elections will be immediately
implemented in the event of a system interruption, malfunction, or failure during the course of an
election.
9. Traininq:
The Bureau of Elections will provide training and consultation on the installation and use of the EPB
software. EPB administrators and authorized assistants will be required to participate in an initial state-
provided training session prior to the download and use of the EPB software. EPB administrators and
authorized assistants will be responsible for the training of their election inspectors. The training
session will consist of EPB operation manual, election inspector instructions, and required security
practice orientation. The QVF Help Desk will offer advice and instruction on the installation and use of
the EPB software. The QVF Help Desk does not support laptop/accessories issues. Hardware issues
need to be addressed as stipulated in the warranty agreement.
10. Mandatory Conditions:

Laws
This is a State of Michigan Grant Agreement and is governed by the laws of the State of
Michigan. Any dispute arising as a result of this agreement shall be resolved in the State of
Michigan.
Validity
This Grant Agreement is valid upon approval by the State Administrative Board and approval and
execution by the Department.
Funding
This Grant Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the availability and appropriation of
federal funds and any necessary State appropriation.
Cancellation
The Department may cancel this Grant Agreement upon failure to comply with the terms of the
grant.
Entire Agreement
This Grant Agreement shall represent the entire agreement between the Department and Grantee
regarding HAVA funding for EPB laptop/accessories, and supersedes any prior oral or written
agreements, and all other representations between the parties relating to this subject.
Adherence to Terms
The failure of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any term (s) of this Grant Agreement shall
not be considered a waiver or deprive the party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict
adherence to that term, or any other term of the Grant Agreement.
11. Administration of Agreement:
The Grant Administrator on behalf of the Department for this grant application and the final Grant
Agreement will be David Tarrant, Elections Specialist; Program Development Division, Bureau of
Elections. All questions, comments and correspondence regarding this Grant Agreement must be
submitted in writing via e-mail to ElectionsPDDMichigan.gov .
12. Certification/Siqnature:
The following signatory certifies that s/he is authorized to sign and bind CITYOF LANSING to
this Grant Agreement. Further, the person signing has reviewed and agrees to the conditions as
outlined in this grant, and has personally examined and is familiar with the information submitted
herein, as well as the requirements of the Help America Vote Act under which this grant has been
submitted.
The Grantee further understands that the EPB software is the property of the Bureau of Elections; the
Bureau of Elections reserves the right to discontinue support and/or suspend access to the EPB
software at any time and that improper use of the software and/or laptop/accessories will result in the
immediate termination of this agreement.
13. Laptop Computers and Accessories Awarded

An EPB Laptop and Accessories Package consists of the following items:
1. One Laptop Computer for Each Precinct in the Jurisdiction
2. One Laptop Case for Laptop
3. One Encrypted 1 gigabyte (GB) USB Flash Drive, for Each Laptop
4. One Mouse for Each Laptop
5. One Magnetic Stripe Card Reader for Each Laptop
Number of Precincts in the Jurisdiction: 43

For the ( CITY OF LANSING
Name (print)
Title (print)
Signature Date
For the State of Michigan, Department of State:
Cindy Paradine Date

Acting Budget Services Division Director
This Section for Internal Office Purposes Only

Bureau of Elections
Authorized by: Date:
Date:
ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK
LAPTOP/ACCESSORIES SHIPPING INFORMATION
Please complete this form and return it by mail with your Grant Agreement if you wish to
participate in the Electronic Poll Book (EBP) Laptop Procurement Program. Fill all fields and
sign the form. Please return all forms to:
Gina Feguer
Lansing, MI 48918
County Count.y,:Name
Jurisdiction City of Township of [ Lansing
Contact Person Chris Swope
Contact Phone Number (517) 483-4130 Extension
Contact E-Mail Address cswope@lansingmi.gov
Shipping Address 2500 S. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
Number of Laptops 43
Instructions on filling out form on Page 2
I would like to participate in Electronic Poll Book Laptop Purchase Program.
Chris Swope
Name (print)
City Clerk
Title (print)
Signature Date
Use of Receiving Boards with Electronic Poll Book (EPB)
Establishment and Use of Receiving Boards Required: Cities and townships that
wish to utilize the Electronic Poll Book (EPB) application must establish one or more
receiving boards. Michigan election law, MCL 168.679a, provides that the legislative
body of a city or township may, by resolution, approve the establishment of one of more
"receiving boards" to take receipt of the sealed ballot containers, Poll Books, Statement
of Votes and other materials which are returned to the clerk immediately following the
close of the polls.
In addition, when established by jurisdictions that opt to utilize the EPB application,
receiving boards are responsible for taking receipt of the PC's used to operate the EPB
at the polls and the EPB memory sticks containing the List of Voters, Remarks Page and
Ballot Summary reports. Once these items are received and reviewed, the reports are
immediately downloaded from the EPB memory stick and are inserted into the precinct's
poll book as addendums. The completed Poll Books and Statements of Votes are then
placed into the 1) County Clerk envelope and 2) the County Board of Canvasser/Probate
Judge envelope for delivery.
Appointment Process: After the establishment of one or more "receiving boards" is

approved by the jurisdiction's legislative body, the local election commission must
appoint at least two election inspectors to each board. When making the appointments,
the election commission must appoint an equal number of election inspectors from each
of the two major political parties in the state. The following options are available:
• Election inspectors appointed to serve at the polls on Election Day may also be
appointed to serve as members of the receiving board following the close of the
polls.
• If a printer is available within the processing area of the polling place, the Poll Book
addendum reports may be printed by the board of election inspectors for
insertion into the poll book. In this case, the use of a receiving board is
encouraged but is not required.
Special Training Required Receiving Board Checklist: It is important that all

inspectors appointed to serve as members of a receiving board receive special training.
To assist those responsible for conducting the training sessions, a sample "Receivinq
Board Checklist" and "Close of the Polls Checklist" are attached as links. The "Receiving
Board Checklist" is designed for use by the Receiving Board to document the various
checks that must be made when reviewing the ballot container, Poll Book and Statement
of Votes received from each precinct. The "Close of the Polls Checklist" is designed for
use by the Boards of Election Inspectors to ensure that all tasks which must be
completed following the close of the polls are properly carried out. A PowerPoint
presentation on the appointment and duties of receiving board members is also available
upon request.
Attachment 1
MDOS Security Breach Notification Strategy (SBNS)
(rev. 11-1 .9-07)
Introduction
PA 566 of 2006 (effective July 2, 2007) requires the Department to provide prompt notification to
Michigan residents if a security breach of personal information from any Department database
or system occurs. (The full text of this law is included in Appendix A, which includes specific
definitions of key terms.)
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will institute the Security Breach Notification
Strategy (SBNS), to notify all persons affected whenever a security breach causes unauthorized
access and acquisition of data that compromises the security or confidentiality of MDOS
personal information. MDOS will respond in a manner deemed appropriate based on legal
requirements, the sensitivity of the personal information compromised, and the level of criticality
concerning who and what data is involved. NOTE: Notification is not required if the security
breach has not or is not likely to cause substantial loss or injury to, or result in identify theft to
one or more Michigan residents.
Action Plan
Upon notification from any source (DIT, public, other) of a known or potential security breach of
personal information, all known details, including the cause, scope and corrective action to be
taken shall be forwarded to the appropriate Administration Director, who will then inform the
Chief Operating Officer (COO), other Administration Directors, and the Director of the Bureau of
Information Security (BIS). The COO will make a final determination as to when the SBNS
process must be invoked.
If the SBNS is invoked, the BIS Director will take a coordinating role with respect to this process,
and (working with other MDOS areas and other agencies as appropriate) will immediately
initiate appropriate actions as outlined below as soon as possible upon notification of a security
breach incident. A reasonable delay may occur to allow the Department to determine the scope
of the breach, restore integrity to the system(s), identify the needs of law enforcement, and
determine if notification will impede a criminal investigation. The law allows law enforcement to
delay notification if providing notice will impede a criminal or civil investigation or jeopardize
homeland security. If a notification delay is requested by law enforcement, the following steps
will take place once approval has been granted by that law enforcement agency.
The following actions will be instituted in the event that a security breach has occurred involving
personal information maintained by the MDOS:
1) Determine the scope of the problem and implement corrective action.

2) Inform law enforcement and other officials/agencies as appropriate.
3) Finalize the Communication Plan.
4) Implement phone line changes as appropriate.
5) Inform individuals affected by the security breach.
6) Notify appropriate consumer reporting agencies. [15 USC §168l a (p)]
7) Coordinate appropriate follow-up action with other Michigan agencies as needed.
NOTE: Completing steps 1-4 will become a top Departmental priority, to ensure every effort is
made to inform customers of the situation as soon as reasonably possible once the breach is
discovered.
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Detailed Process Steps

1) Determine the Scope of the Problem and Implement Corrective Action (DSA; BIS; DIT)
The Department Services Administration Director will work with the Director of BIS, the MDOS
work area responsible for the affected data and the MDOS-DIT Liaison(s) to immediately
determine the full scope of the data breach, determine needed fixes and implement corrective
action to ensure the breach has been contained and all data files are secure. The DSA Director
and/or MDOS-DIT Liaison(s) will coordinate and communicate planned follow-up action to DIT
personnel as outlined in the DIT policy for security breach incidents.
2) Inform Law Enforcement / Other Officials and Agencies (LRSA; Executive Office)
The COO and Legal and Regulatory Services Administration Director will determine whether
notification is needed to outside parties, including the Attorney General, Michigan State Police,
other law enforcement agencies and other officials or agencies. LRSA will coordinate
notification to law enforcement, and the COO will coordinate communications with other officials
and agencies.
3) Finalize the Communication Plan (Communications; CSA; DSA; LRSA)

The Office of Communications will work with other MDOS areas to finalize the communication
strategy. Message documents for the general public's consumption may include talking points,
e-mail responses, columns, correspondence, web alerts and media advisories as appropriate.
Final decisions on a Departmental point of contact will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A sample notification, the content of which can be used for all communication channels, is
included in Appendix B.
4) Implement Phone Line Changes as Appropriate (Executive Office; CSA: DSA)

By law, a toll-free number must be available to customers affected by a security breach. The
existing toll-free number in use by the Department of State Information Center (DSIC) will be
used in the case of a security breach. A separate menu item on the existing line will be utilized
to provide information to customers. Departmental staff can implement the change to the phone
system menu item. If necessary, specially-trained staff can be used to handle calls in the case
of a wide-scale data breach.
5) Inform Affected Individuals (CSA; DSA; Communications)

The scope of the security breach must be assessed to determine if individual correspondence
must be sent to each individual affected by the breach. By law, if the cost of providing individual
notices is more than $250,000, more than 500,000 notices are needed, or if the Department
does not have sufficient contact information for those affected, then a substitute notification
process may be used. A substitute notification process would entail sending e-mail notification
to affected customers for whom we have an e-mail address, posting a security alert on the
MDOS website, and/or a statewide or regional press release (depending on the scope/range of
the breach).
If a mailing is required, DSA, CSA and the work area responsible for the affected data will work
with DIT, DMB and the Consolidated Print Center as needed. If a web alert and/or press
release is used, the Office of Communications will coordinate posting and release of this
information, as well as draft talking points and e-mail responses for use by internal staff
responding to inquiries.
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Note: by law, the notice must be clearly written or communicated, and must contain the
following information:
o A description of the security breach in general terms.
o A description of the type(s) of personal information that was compromised.
o A description of actions taken, if any, to protect data from additional security
breaches.
o A toll-free phone number for recipients to contact for additional assistance.
o A reminder to recipients to exercise vigilance to detect fraud or identity theft.
The Office of Communications will take the lead in drafting all needed notifications. Sample
information that can be used in preparing these notifications is included in Appendix B.
6) Notify Appropriate Consumer Reporting Agencies (CSA; DSA; Communications)

If the security breach affects 1,000 or more individuals, the Department must also notify several
consumer reporting agencies. These agencies are listed in Appendix C. The Office of
Communications will take the lead in drafting this notification.
7) Coordinate Additional Follow-up with Other State Agencies (Executive Office; LRSA; DSA)
Any additional follow-up needed with outside agencies (e.g., MDIT, MSP, Attorney General,
Governor, Federal authorities or other law enforcement agencies) will be determined by the
COO. Follow-up contact with these agencies will be coordinated by the MDOS agency that is
typically responsible (e.g., COO-liaison with Governor's office; LRSA-liaison with law
enforcement; DSA-liaison with DIT).
Other Related Issues
Documentation Package
BIS will create and maintain a full documentation package each time they are notified of a
security breach incident. At a minimum, the following information should be retained in this
package:
o Date of Incident
o Description of Incident
o Scope of Incident
o Corrective Action
o Internal and External notifications *
o Copy of data compromised **
o Delay justification ***
* Copies of the notice(s) sent to affected individuals (or at a minimum, a copy of the notice
and a list of the people to whom the notice was given) should be retained, as well as notices
sent to credit agencies (if any).
** If possible, a copy of the compromised data should be kept, as the scope of the breach
may become an issue. These records should be kept for six years, which coincides with the
general statute of limitations for civil actions. (MCL 600.5813)
*** If a decision is made to delay providing customers with the required notification,
information should be retained to identify or substantiate the reasons for the delay (i.e., a
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police report or other notification from a law enforcement agency advising us to delay the
implementation of our notification procedures).
Outside Users of MDOS Data

Agreements with outside users/recipients of MDOS personal data will be revised to include a
requirement that they immediately notify the Department in the case of a known or suspected
security breach involving this data, and that it is the outside user's responsibility to take
necessary steps to notify individuals as required by law. Reports of this type of data breach
should be communicated to the COO, Administration Directors and Director of BIS as outlined
above. However, in these situations the COO and LRSA Director will consult and determine
whether any action is necessary on the part of the Department.
Annual Review
This policy should be reviewed on an annual basis (as well as following any breach) by the
COO and Administration Directors, and should be updated as deemed necessary. When
changes occur (and/or when deemed necessary by the COO), this policy should be re-sent to
employees to reinforce the processes that must take place in the event of a data breach.
All individuals that have a role in implementing this policy should be reminded of their roles and
responsibilities on a regular basis, via regularly-scheduled training sessions and in conjunction
with other procedural updates.
As part of the annual review of the DIT Service Level Agreement (SLA), the data breach
notification process should also be reviewed and revised as necessary, and to ensure proper
communication between MDOS and MDIT regarding the responsibilities of each agency.
Copyright © 2007 State of Michigan
Copyright © 2007 State of Michigan
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APPENDIX C
LIST OF CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES
Equifax -
www.equifax.com
Call: 1-800-525-6285; and
Write: P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian -
www.experian.com
Call: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); and
Write: P.O. Box 9532, Allen TX 75013
TransUnion -
www.transunion.com
Call: 1-800-680-7289); and
Write: Fraud Victim Assistance Division
P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790
Consumer Protection Division

P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-373-1140
Toll-free within Michigan: 1-877-765-8388
Fax: 517-241-3771
www.michigan.gov/ag (online complaint form)
ID Theft Home Page: http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Additional resources:
Michigan State Police website:
www.michigan.gov/documentsNictim Assistance Information
Michigan Office of the Attorney General website:

www.michigan.gov/ag/Consumer Protection
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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
March 11, 2010
President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council

10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear President Robinson and Councilmembers:
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.
BOARD NAME DATE OF MEETING
Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors March 5, 2010

Park Board February 10, 2010
Tax Increment Finance Authority Board March 5, 2010
Traffic Board March 10, 2010
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,
Lansing City Clerk's Office

Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695
517-483-4131 ❑ 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk ❑ clerk@lansingmi.gov
Lansing Economic Development Corporation
Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room.
Friday, March 5, 2010
7:45 a.m.
Members Present: James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson,

Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward
Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries, Calvin Jones, Jeff Williaiis
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith,
Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise
Special Guests: Bill Danhoff, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone 5a
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Public Present: Ray Michaels, IBEW President
Call to Order
Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:25 a.m.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 5, 2010 Regular Board Meeting
Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the
February 8, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on
file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements as of January 31, 2010
Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to receive the January 31, 2010 financial
statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward.
Accident Fund Parking Ramp Bond Proposal

Bob Trezise gave an overview on the Accident Fund Parking Ramp Bond Proposal. The
Accident Fund was not able to "take advantage of the tax exempt bonds. ' As an
alternative, the LEDC can issue taxable bonds that the Accident Fund can use to raise
funds for the project at a slightly higher interest rate than tax exempt bonds. There is
no full 'faith anal credit required by the, City of Lansing or the.,LEDC. The Recovery Zone
bonds from both the City of Lansing and Ingham County are now available for other
projects. Bill Danhoff provided technical details authorizing the $31 million taxable
bonds. The LEDC will be able to collect 1/8% bond issue fees on an annual basis for
the term of the bond.
Motion:. Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the resolution on

the LEDC issuing taxable bonds on the Accident Fund parking ramp and
place it on file. Motion seconded by James Butler.

Entrepreneurial Institute of Mid-Michigan Loan Loss Reserve/Guaranty
Ken Szymusiak summarized the details of the resolution which authorizes Bob Trezise
to execute the Guaranty Agreement. The original amount of the Loan Loss Reserve
(LLR) was thought to be $175,000 based on 35% of a $500,000 loan pool. However, the
LLR is actually 15% based on $500,000 loan pool reducing the LLR to $75,000.
His Healing Hands Loan Update

Ken Szymusiak reported that Dr. Kue had made diligent effort but was not able to raise
$25,000 to match the $50,000 loan. She has since partnered with Ingham Regional
Medical Center (IRMC) who is providing a $25,000 grant. It is staff's recommendation
that LEDC match IRMC's grant with a $25,000 loan. A commitment letter will be
brought before the Board for approval at the April Board meeting
Majority Loan (Restaurant Venture, Inc.) Loan Update

Bob Trezise reported that he and our attorney went to Capital National Bank on
February 10 th and successfully collected on the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit.
Ron Boji contacted Bob to compliment on our efficiency.
Amended Budget for Fiscal Year Ending 2009/2010

Due to a 10% reduction in November 2009 in our contract with the City of Lansing for
our services, the current 2009/2010 budget has been amended to reflect a reduction in
payroll expense for furlough days taken and a reduction in the promotions expense
account.
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the resolution to

amend the 2009/2010 LEDC budget and place it on file. Motion seconded
by Greg Ward.
Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2010/2011

Bob Trezise gave an overview of the draft budget for the fiscal year ending 2010/2011.
The promotions account has been drastically reduced, but have maintained six
positions with a modest increase of 1.5% with the exception of Bob. Staff had not
received cost of living increases since 2007. The Board was in full support of the
direction Bob is going with the budget.
Business Finance Assistance Loan Program Guideline Revisions

To help meet the needs of businesses in these tough economic times, Bob reported that
we have fully revamped the-Business Finance Assistance Loan Program guideline, and
asked the Board to review for approval at the April Board meeting.
Other Business
Bob Trezise reported that the Arts & Culture funding that flows through the City's
Human Relations Department and currently administered by the Greater Lansing Arts
Council (GLAC) will be directed to the LEDC in the 2010/2011 fiscal year. GLAC will
continue to receive the Hotel Sales Tax that is generated by the City of Lansing to
Ingham County. At least two meetings and numerous e-mail exchanges have taken
place trying to establish a dialogue to get GLAC to present a position, but no feedback
has come back.
Bob Trezise further reported that we are examining our unrestricted loan funds for a
potential business incubator. Some announcements may occur before our next Board
meeting. The Board suggested that we call a special board meeting if something comes
up before then. Kelly Rosman-McKinney mentioned that there was an article on the
Technology Innovation Center in East Lansing regarding their first anniversary. Kelly
will send the article to everyone.
Since our next regular scheduled board meeting falls on Friday, April 2 which is Good
Friday and the City is closed and the following week is Spring Break, it was decided that
we hold our regular meeting on Friday April 16 at 7:45 a.m.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Seconded
by Kelly Rossman-McKinney.
Minutes by M. Smith
PARK BOARD MINUTES
February 10, 2010
Gier Community Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Paul Carrier, Cynthia Ward, Dusty Fancher,
Patrick Murray, Ron Lott (arrived after meeting started) 201 11 FAD 9: 9
MEMBERS ABSENT: Luke Canfora (excused) LP,NSI G CITY CLERK
OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director; Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, Lansing
Parks and Recreation, Nancy Krupriaz, Executive Director Michigan Trails and
Greenways Alliance; Harmony Gmazel, Land Use Planner,Tri County Regional
Planning Commission; Mindy Biladeau, Executive Director, Principal Shopping
District; Loretta Stanaway, Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC);
Harold Leeman, Gier Advisory Board; Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary
CALLEDTOORDER: 7:10 p.m.
ADDITIONSIDELETIONSTOTHE AGENDA:
None
STATEMENTSOFCITIZENS:
Stanaway stated the Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC) would like to ask if Dick Schaefer could
get an estimate on the cost to replace the arch at North Cemetery.
BOARD MINUTES:
Murray moved to accept the January 13, 2010 minutes as submitted; seconded by Fancher. 5 yeas, 0 nays
'Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation - Tri County Reqional Planninq Commission
Nancy Krupriaz, Executive Director Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance stated they have been doing this '
out reach presentation through out the tri-county area and it started with nine focus groups within local
government and branched out to the communities, neighborhood groups and non-profit groups. .
Nancy Krupriaz discussed a green infrastructure (GI) overview. Infrastructure is a system - gray infrastructure
is water treatment facilities, communication facilities, roads and they believe green infrastructure should also
be a system that would be planned up front, connected to each other, funded up front and carefully monitored
through the years. A green infrastructure would consist of hubs and links; the hubs could be the parks or
potential conservation areas and between would be connectors which could be trails or green belts.
In a green infrastructure system we have not only the scientific items like wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams,
native habitat but also public amenities such as parks, athletic fields, trails, beaches, etc which are places
where people gather.
Green infrastructure planning is different than traditional conservation because you are not just looking at a
particular parcel of land and everything that's going on on that land, but all the land around it and what other
functions the adjacent land serves; an economic, ecological or social function and how those different systems
leverage each other.
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The Natural Resources Trust Fund and other grants really look for planning on a regional basis across
jurisdictions and the NRTF adds twenty points you can gain on a grant for being part of a green infrastructure.
Harmony Gmazel, Land Use Planner,Tri County Regional Planning Comrrission (TCRPC) stated their
partners, along with TCRPC, contracted with Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) to create two new
sets of conservation data. The conservation data is an assessment of our region of those places dominated by
native vegetation and they have the potential to harbor rare or endangered species. This is the first time that
such an inventory has been created for our region. MNFI is a statewide conservation planning agency that
works with the offices of MSU Extension.
How MNFI identifies certain areas on our landscape is based on criteria they created. They looked at acreage
of natural areas and based on the size of an area they were able to grant us points. There are six or more
criteria that are based on whether an area is along a stream or river corridor and if it is connected to other
natural areas, also whether or not a natural area could be restored. MNFI was able to pull up a state survey
from 1816 and compare it to land cover from 2000 and if there were portions of natural area that contained 200
year old vegetation it was of higher quality for conservation and received higher points. Gmazel presented
PowerPoint maps of scoring by MNFI. This information could be integrated into any planning efforts and grant
opportunities.
Murdock Jemerson inquired what areas in Lansing are high quality natural areas as he would like to include
this information in the Parks 5-Year Master Plan and grant applications. Gmazel pointed out areas on the
map, which where areas along Sycamore Creek.
Nancy Krupriaz stated there is a low impact development manual with detailed designs and formulas on how to
do rain gardens, permeable paving, neighborhood designs, green roofs, etc. There are several tools to
implement the green infrastructure vision; one is the non-motorized system of trails and on-road connectors,
parks and public. land.
Murray stated he would be happy to sit down with their Americorp group to discuss where vegetation could be
placed along the River Trail.
Presentation - Principal Shoppinq District .
Murdock Jemerson started out by saying this presentation is not a new plan, it was seen a couple of years ago
with the City Market plan and this the next phase of the City Market plan with is the ice rink°and other
entertainment venues.
Mindy Biladeau, Executive Director, Principal Shopping District, stated they have applied for a grant from the'
Michigan Economic Development Corporation in the amount of $100,000 with a 50/50 match to offset the cost
of the ice rink. This is part of the Urban Re-vitalization grant program and it does have to impact and be in
downtown through a PSD. The PSD is working with' the Lansing Economic Development Corporation who
would be the source of the match. PSD has hired C2AE an architectural firm to obtain preliminary engineering
estimates and budget estimates along with feasibility and cost of the project. They are also looking at the
possibility of a splash pad and playground area to continue to develop the rivet-front.
Murdock Jemerson stated this ice rink is a synthetic ice rink, which would be circular and is similar to what is
located at Rockefeller Center.
Fancher inquired if PSD would continue to pay for maintenance, and PSD would.
FY11 General Fund Budqet
Murdock Jemerson stated with the other presentations this evening and discussion on the Master Plan he will
withhold the presentation on the budget. However, we are just getting started on the budget and if anyone
PARK BOARD MINUTES - FEBRUARY 10, 2010 PAGE 3
listened to the State of the City address you will know the City is facing a $12 million dollar deficit. Department
heads were told to start with an 11½% budget reduction, which is about $1. million dollars from Parks.
Parks 5-Year Master Plan Draft
Murdock Jemerson stated this is a draft and he is receiving many comments and suggestions that he will
forward onto Landscape, Architect and Planners (LAP) to add to this plan.
Dusty Fancher stated she noticed Red Cedar and Waverly are now referred to as Parks not golf courses.
Murdock Jemerson stated we will be going through a 30-day examination period on the plan and are looking at
a Public Hearing for City Council around March 15 and he would like to hold the Parks Public Hearing at the
March 10 Park Board meeting.
Cynthia Ward inquired if the additional information in the appendix like the sign in sheets from the public
meetings, which contains personal information, needs to be printed in a public document.
Rick Kibbey inquired if the ice rink is in the plan, because if the ice rink is to happen in the next five years it
would need to be in the plan.
Murdock Jemerson stated one thing that will be added to the plan is a list of other properties that are not
dedicated, but are under the care of Parks.
Rick Kibbey stated under accomplishments he would like to see the addition of Maguire Park, specifics on the
Hunter Pool renovations to identify the splash pad, handicap accessibility, climbing wall, and the historic
renovation at Ranney Tower and also the Hunter Park Garden House needs more detail.
Rick Kibbey also stated Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Land Bank, has land throughout the city where
houses are going to be torn down and Kibbey would like to see more areas like the Bard Dean Tot Lot. Parks
can improve any neighborhood and he would like to see in the plan the option for the Board to take advantage
of the land bank to get land along a river, creek or in tight areas to consider new, small parks.
Ron Lott stated he is a strong advocate of expanding the park system, but we are close to expanding what we
are unable to take care of.
Rick Kibbey inquired if it was stated as in-holdings in areas which are environmentally sensitive like along
rivers, streams or adjacent to or in existing parks.
Dusty Fancher likes the idea of adding onto park land and environmentally sensitive land, and community
gardens and if we could put in broad language to allow area communities to come in and be involved.
f: t.
Rick Kibbey stated he believes we are going to be called upon to dispose of some land and he thinks there is
charter language which gives us a good, defensible position and he was looking to have a mechanism to pick
up land, especially land we would want.
Pat Murray stated since Jemerson has to make an 11.5% cut and to pick up more land that we would be,
responsible for taking care of most of the time the timing just is not right.
Pat Murray also asked if the organization/associations listed on page 20 have formal agreements with the City.
Murdock Jemerson stated some do and others are adopt-a-park groups.
Murdock Jemerson asked the board members to submit their comments to him as soon as possible.
Harold Leeman clarified the April 1 is still the deadline for the plan. Murdock Jemerson stated yes.
PARK BOARD MINUTES- .FEBRUARY 10, 2010 PAGE 4
Crego Park Grant Application
Murdock Jemerson stated he is working LAP and new ideas have been put together for this park, which is the
largest park at 200 acres. First of all he has been in contact with DNRE to complete the paperwork and
formally be removed from the state's contaminated list which could take the rest of this year. However, the
DNRE has indicated they will be putting together a letter of support for this project and include that there are no
harmful chemicals in the location of this plan.
Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, provided an overview of a conceptual plan and cost estimates to develop
Crego Park which is for the addition of a restroom/pavilion, play ground, launch area for boats into Fidelity
Lake, a boardwalk, fishing docks, and benches. It is also important to attach this to the existing River Trail.
Dusty Fancher inquired if there is a way to connect Fenner to Crego and then to the zoo.
Rick Kibbey inquired if there is an area for an observation boardwalk to accommodate 15-20 people and a
naturalist for programming.
Paul Carrier voiced concerns about elementary age kids and the floating walkway not having rails and the
"accidental falling" into the water.
Dick Schaefer stated the walkway would be 30" or less to prevent any problems with someone stepping off the
walkway.
Rick Kibbey asked the Board if they wanted to approve the grant application to develop Crego Park.
Pat Murray moved to support the grant application, Board agreed unanimously. 6 yes; 0 nays
Motion carried
Dusty Fancher inquired if the grant could be written to mention cross programming between Crego Park,
Fenner Nature Center and Potter Park Zoo. .'
MRPA Conference Review
Murdock Jemerson stated the theme was. Survivor and everyone is in similar situations with budget. The first
session was Directors only and a big issue was contracting out services. Another issue was the Open Carry
Organization with weapons and concerns over this activity in Parks and it was suggested that we try as a
organization to get parks added onto the exception list. However, our state organization stated we do not have
the funds to fight the NRA.
The big star of the conference was Dr. John Crompton who is a distinguished professor from Texas A & M who
has written many books on repositioning of parks and recreation agencies. It is incumbent on us to make sure
to define who we are which is more than fun and games; and we do impact and levitate deviant behavior by
the programs we offer and we do add to economic rdevelopment of the city. We also impact energy cost by
planting trees, which provides shade. We do not define ourselves by activities anymore; we define ourselves
by the benefits of what we do.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Kellie Brown, Interim Park Board Secretary

Approved March 10, 2010
Tax Increment Finance Authority
Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room
Friday, March 5, 2010
7:45 a.m.
Members Present: James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson.,

Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward
Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries, Calvin Jones, Jeff Williams
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith,
Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise , Y:
Special Guests: Mindy Biladeau, Principal Shopping District
Bill Danhoff, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone a f
Kevin Fueka, C2AE
Rusty Owens, C2AE -,
Public Present: Ray Michaels, IBEW President N `• ''
I."
Call to Order
Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:00a.m.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 5, 2010 Regular Board Meeting
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes
from the February 5, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place
them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. .
Financial Statements as of January 31, 2010
Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to receive the January . 31, 2010 financial
statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward.
'' MEDC Grant

Bob Trezise introduced Mindy Biladeau, Executive Director of the Principal Shopping
District, Rusty Owens and Kevin Fueka, C2AE engineers. As point person, Mindy hired
C2AE to establish costs associated with' building an ice skating rink m.ext to the City
Market and has completed the. MEDC grant application which is due by 5:00 p.m.
today. Bob recommended the Board approve $400,000 from TIFA fund balance as a
community match. The $1.1 million fund balance is healthy due to our proactive bond
refinancing efforts. Our five-year TIFA revenue projections are positive despite very
conservative estimates. It will enhance economic development. C2AE provided project
details and expressed this project is very unique as there is only one other ice rink in
the State like it. The rink will be synthetic so that it can be utilized year round. It will
have a fountain feature, raised fire pit, seating surrounding the rink and is a green
project reducing energy costs.
Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the Resolution utilizing TIFA
fund balance in the amount of $400,000 to assist as a community match.
Seconded by Kim Coleman.
Other Business
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved th- Board to adjourn the meeting at

8:25 a.m. Seconded by Greg W
CITY OF LANSING .
PLANNING & NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
TRAFFIC BOARED OF THE CITY OF LANSING
MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2010
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CALL TO ORDER C.
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The meeting was called to order by Mr. Kilpatrick at 6:00 p.m. `=
ROLL CALL rn
Traffic Board Members Present: Morman, Washington It"
Members Absent: Pecora, Mahlow
Staff Members: Kilpatrick
VISITORS
None.
MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
None
ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES
Mr. Kilpatrick recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items.
Morman moved, Washington seconded,

CARRIED, to consider all items under Reports from the Secretary as Action Items.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Washington moved, Morman seconded
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
None.
REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY
None.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Traffic Control Request #09-024: Fulton PI and Osborn Rd.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave an overview of the report.

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that a stop sign be
installed on Fulton PI at Osborn Rd.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
2. Traffic Control Request #09-032: Herrick Dr and Vikinq Rd.

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that existing yield
signs on Viking Rd at Herrick Dr be upgraded to stop signs.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
3. Traffic Control Request #09-034: Christiansen Rd and Ferrol St.

installed on Christiansen Rd at Ferrol St.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
4. Traffic Control Request #09-035: Glenrose Ave and Lamont St.

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that yield signs be .
installed on Lamont St at Glenrose Ave.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
5. Traffic Control Request #09-036: Glenrose Ave and Greenwood St.

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that yield signs be
installed on Greenwood St at Glenrose Ave.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
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6. Traffic Control Request #09-039: Lenore Ave and Pattenqill Ave.

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that yield signs on
Lenore Ave at Pattengill Ave be upgraded to stop signs.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
7. Traffic Control Request #09-043: Donora St and Riley St.

installed on Riley St at Donora St.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
8. Traffic Control Request #09-044: Donora St and McKim Ave.

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that stop signs be
installed on McKim Ave at Donora St.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
9. Traffic Control Request #09-047: Donora St and Kenwood Ave.

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that stop signs be
installed on Donora St a.t. Kenwood Ave.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
10. Traffic Control Request #09-049: Forest Glen Ave. and Tecumseh River Rd.

installed on Forest Glen Ave at Tecumseh River Rd.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
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11. Traffic Control Request #09-056: Beechfield Dr. and Waycross Drive

CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation and Parking Office recommendation that existing yield .
signs be upgraded to stop signs on Waycross Dr at Beechfield Dr.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
12. Traffic Control Request #09-057: Norburn Wav and Waycross Dr.

signs be upgraded to stop signs and switch direction that is controlled from Waycross Dr at Norburn
Way to Norburn Way at Waycross Dr.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
13. Traffic Control Request #09-058: Marscot Dr and Waycross Dr.

signs be upgraded to stop signs and switch direction that is controlled from Waycross Dr at Marscot Dr.
to Marscot Dr. at Waycross Dr.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
14. Traffic Control Request #09-059: Dadson Dr and Meese Dr.

installed on Dadson Dr at Meese Dr.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
15. Traffic Control Request #09-060: Dadson Dr and Vernson Dr.

installed on Vernson Dr at Dadson Dr.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
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16. Traffic Control Request #09-061: Rex St and Ruth Ave.

installed on Ruth Ave at Rex St.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
17. Traffic Control Request #10-004: Irvington Ave and Ruth Ave.

installed on Irvington Ave at Ruth Ave.
Yeas: 2 Nays: 0
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mr. Kilpatrick updated members on the Non Motorized plan. There was discussion between
members and Mr. Kilpatrick.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew K. Kilpatrick
Secretary
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Lansing, Michigan 48933-1694
(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
TO: City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council Members
FROM: Mayor Virg Bernero
DATE: March 11, 2010
RE: ACT-8-09- Acquiring Riverfront Property for Open Space and Preservation
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
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Attachment
"Equal Opportunity Employer"

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. CAPITOL AVENUE ' LANSING, MI 48933-1236 (517) 483-4066 @ FAx: (517) 483-6036
PLANNING OFFICE
316 N. CAPITOL AVE., SUITE D-1
March 8, 2010
Honorable Mayor Virg Bernero

Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933-1694
RE: Act-8-09, Acquire Riverfront Property
Dear Mayor Bernero:
The Planning Board, at its meeting held on March 2, 2010, voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend
approval of Act-8-09, a request by the City of Lansing to acquire a river front parcel of land for open
space and preservation purposes. The property is located southwest of the I-496/US-127 interchange and
would be integrated into Crego Park which is located directly south of the subject property.
On March 2, 2010, the Planning Board reviewed the location, character, and extent of the proposal and
found that:
(1) This location is a wooded wetland in the 100 year flood plain and is situated
adjacent to the river and the East Lansing wastewater treatment plant. It is
depicted in the master plan for `Parks/Open Space/Cemetery' use.
Correspondingly, the acquisition of this particular location for open space and
buffering purposes is consistent with the intended use being advanced in the plan.
(2) Acquisition of the subject parcel for the purpose of preserving the site in its
natural state is consistent with the existing character of the area.
(3) The extent of the acquisition is consistent with the intent of Act 285 in view of the
strategic benefits of this particular site for buffering and as a wildlife corridor.
Based on these findings, the Planning Board recommended approval of Act-8-2009.
Following your review of this matter, please refer this case to City Council for its consideration.
Sincerely,
William C. Rieske, Secretary

Lansing Planning Board
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STAFF REPORT
Act-8-09
SW of I-496/US-127 interchange
PPN 33-010-01-23-128-001
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: City of Lansing
STATUS OF APPLICANT: Prospective buyer
OWNER: Bur-Lan Properties LLC c/o Joan Wright

600 E. Sherwood Rd., Williamston, MI 48895
REQUESTED ACTION: To acquire a river front parcel of land for open space
and preservation purposes.
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant wooded wetland. See Map 2.
EXISTING ZONING: 'A' Residential - Single
PROPOSED ZONING: Same
PROPERTY SIZE & SHAPE: Triangular 4 acre parcel. See Map 1.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: N: River

S: RR ROW
E: Waste water treatment plant
W: River and RR ROW
See Map 2.
SURROUNDING ZONING: N: 'A' Residential - Single and ROW

S: 'A' Residential - Single
E: City of E. Lansing - Waste Water Treatment
Plant
W: 'A' Residential - Single and ROW
MASTER PLAN DESIGNATION: Southeast Area Comprehensive Plan, 1990 depicts

the site for 'Parks/Open Space/Cemetery' use.
DESCRIPTION: This is a request by the City of Lansing to acquire a river

front parcel of land for open space and preservation
Act-8-09
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purposes.
BACKGROUND: The property is located southwest of the 1-496/US-127

interchange as depicted in Map 1. The property is in a
wooded wetland in the 100 year flood plain. It would serve
as a natural buffer for the East Lansing sewer treatment
facility, which adjoins the site to the east, and would be
integrated into Crego Park.
ANALYSIS
AGENCY REFERRALS
Assessor No response received to date.
Board of Water & Light Electric - No street lighting conflicts or concerns:

Roger Adsit Lansing Board of Water and Light Street
Lighting Designer, (517) 702-6085 office.
Water - The proposed project does not appear to

affect existing LBWL water facilities. If water facilities
are impacted (including grade changes that reduce
cover over existing water services or mains), the
owner/developer must contact LBWL Customer
Projects Department; Mike Schorsch @ (517) 702-
6369. A Board of Water and Light Water Service
Agreement shall be established with payment before a
water system improvement may begin. (All services up
to and including the meter are part of the water system
and cannot be installed/modified without a BWL Water
Service Agreement in place.)
Services and mains to conform to BWL Rules &
Regulations.
Building Safety Office No objection
City Attorney No response received to date.
City Forester No response received to date.
Code Compliance No objection.

Act-8-09
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Community Policing No response received to date.
City of East Lansing No response received to date.
Development Office If the parcel is in the floodplain and can not be

developed, could the buffering goal be accomplished
without acquisition? Parcel is for 2201 S. Washington
Ave.
EDC No response received to date.
Fire Marshal The Fire Marshal's Office does not have any issues
with Act-08-09.
Forest View Neighborhood I have no comments on this issue.

Organization
Parks & Recreation Dept. Parks and Recreation highly recommends the
acquisition of this parcel for park and open space
purposes.
Public Service Dept. Public Service Dept. has no comments regarding this
parcel acquisition.
Traffic Engineer The Transportation and Parking Office has no

comments or requirements on this issue.
CRITERIA:
Act 285 requires that the character, location, and extent of requests involving the
acquisition or conveyance of property for City purposes be evaluated.
Location
Location considerations include the whether using this particular location, as proposed,
is consistent with the master plan. This location is a wooded wetland in the 100 year
flood plain. It is situated adjacent to the river and a wastewater treatment plant. It is
depicted in the master plan for `Parks/Open Space/Cemetery' use. Correspondingly, the
acquisition of this particular location for open space and buffering purposes is consistent
Act-8-09
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with the intended use being advanced in the plan.
Character
Character relates to the impact of the proposal on the qualities and composition of the
area, in general. The site is part of a large natural area consisting of the wooded
wetland that comprises most of the floodplain extending along the Red Cedar River. The
development that has occurred is primarily comprised of a wastewater treatment plant to
the east, a railroad track to the south, and an expressway to the north. A leg of the
City's `River Trail' is located on the other side of the river, to the north. Acquisition of this
parcel for the intended purpose of preserving the site in its natural state would,
therefore, be consistent with the existing character of the general area and the intended
use of the vicinity as open space being advanced in the plan.
Extent
Analysis of the extent of a proposal evaluates whether the level or magnitude of the
proposed request is appropriate, in relation to its impact on existing services,
infrastructure, development patterns, surrounding land uses, etc. Efforts to assure that
the overall area remains in a natural state would be the ultimate objective being
advanced in the plan. Acquisition of this particular site has the strategic advantages,
however, of buffering the wastewater treatment facility from the view of the `River Trail'
and providing a valuable wildlife linkage between the large natural areas to the north and
south. Given the City's need to derive maximum benefit from its investments, the extent
of the acquisition proposed would be consistent with need to achieve the goals being
advanced in the plan for this area in an incremental and cost effective manner.
FINDINGS
Act 285 requires that the location, character, and extent of requests involving the acceptance of
property be evaluated. Southeast Area Comprehensive Plan, 1990 depicts the site for
`Parks/Open Space/Cemetery' use.
The use of the area for an open space buffer would be in keeping with the use being advanced in
the plan. The property is in a wooded wetland in the 100 year flood plain. Its location would
serve as a natural buffer of the adjoining East Lansing sewer treatment facility and would be
integrated into Grego Park. The location is also of strategic significance as a natural wildlife
corridor between the large natural areas to the north and south. Its preservation as a
natural area is consistent with the natural character of the surrounding area in general
and the intended character being advanced in the Plan, with respect to open space and
park use. The extent of the acquisition is also consistent with the intent of Act 285 in
view of the strategic benefits of this particular site for buffering and as a wildlife corridor
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incremental and cost effective basis. Correspondingly, approval of the request could meet
the intent of Act 285, with respect to location, character, and extent of the proposed acquisition.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that ACT-8-09, a request by the City of Lansing to acquire a parcel of
land southwest of the 1-496/US-127 interchange, be approved on a finding of the acquisitions
consistency with the location, character, and extent considerations of Act 285.
Respectfully submitted by:
John Hodges AICP

Senior Planner
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
RE: City of Lansing Consolidated Strategy and Action Plan Submission, 2011-
Prepared for U.S. Dept. of HUD
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. Capitol Avenue .Lansing, MI 48933-1234 0(517)483-4040
•Fax: (517)483-6036
City of Lansing
Virg Bernero, Mayor
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
316 N. CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE D-2
March 10, 2010
To: Mayor Virg Bernero
From: Doris M. Witherspoon, Senior Planner
Re: Summary of the ACTION PLAN 2011, CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
The City of Lansing is currently engaged in the process of developing its Action Plan for 2011
(July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011). Please find attached a DRAFT summary of the document for your
review and comments.
As you may know, the City of Lansing prepares a five-year plan, Consolidated Strategy and Plan
Submission (CSPS). The annual update to the five-year plan is referred to as the Action Plan for
that particular year. The CSPS covers three (3) Community Planning and Development formula
programs for which the City is eligible: CDBG (Community Development Block Grant), HOME
(HOME Investment Partnerships) and ESG (Emergency Shelter (Solutions) Grants. By
consolidating the submission for all three programs, the city is better able to shape the various
programs into effective coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies. Also,
it creates the opportunity for strategic planning and citizen participation to take place in a
comprehensive context and reduce duplication of effort at the local level. This document is also
part of the budget process.
The draft document contains the narrative and does not include all the required forms, tables,
signatures, etc. As in the past, those will be included in the final submission to HUD (Department
of Housing and Urban Development).
As part of our citizen participation process, this summary is available to provide citizens the
opportunity to review and comment on the Action Plan. The comment period extends from March
10, 20010 - April 9, 2010. Upon completion of the comment period, the document will be
submitted to the Mayor to forward to City Council. A public hearing will be held before City
Council on April 12, 2010.
This document will be electronically submitted (with the exception of required original signatures)
to HUD by May 14, 2010. The City is required to submit this document annually in order to
receive funding for federally funded housing assistance programs.
Also, please find enclosed another schedule of the activities pertaining to the Action Plan.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at ext. 4063.
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ACTION PLAN
2011
July 1,2010-June 30, 2011
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

by the City of Lansing, Michigan
Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development
316 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933-1234
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The CPMP Fifth Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses to
Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to
each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The
Executive Summary narratives are optional.
Narrative Responses
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identified
in the plan and an evaluation of past performance.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Executive Summary:
The City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development has

been applying for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME and
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) for several years. The City is the lead organization
administering these federal dollars received from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and has been successful in leveraging additional state
and local resources to support grant funded activities. The FY 2011 Action Plan is
the implementation plan for extension of the Year Five (5) of the City of Lansing's
five (5) year Consolidated Plan. The proposed activities to be carried out in FY 2011,
which begins July 1, 2010 and ends June 30, 2011, are based on needs, priorities,
strategies and goals established in the Five Year Consolidated Strategy and Plan
Submission for the period 2005-2010. This annual plan is based on community
development fund resources CDBG, HOME and ESG funds expected to be available in
FY 2011. The anticipated goals are based on the availability of other sources of
funding projected to be available during this time period to leverage the federal
community development fund resources.
The requisite information presented in the Action Plan is presented according to the
final rule established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24
CFR 91, Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and Development
Programs.
The City of Lansing continues to work on its Master Plan for the city and soliciting
input from the community. Through the Master Plan process, the city will facilitate
outreach and engage the CDBG eligible areas with activities and coordinating with
the Master Plan team to address specific needs in the Lansing community.
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The City of Lansing's actual accomplishments, including prior years funding, during
the time period July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 are as follows:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

CDBG Allocation: $2,164,192.00
Program Income Received: 97,015.85
TOTAL: $2,261,207.85
Total CDBG funds expended during fiscal year: $2,548.399.89

Total funds leveraged from use of CDBG funds: $2,654,912.95
HOME Funds
HOME Allocation: $ 838,078.00
Program Income Received: 4,638.00
TOTAL: $ 842,716.00
City's combined estimated program income and allocation budget was: $838,078.00
Total HOME funds expended during fiscal year: $ 950,152.25
Total HOME match funds: 97,186.04
Total funds leveraged from use of HOME funds: $2,115,710.19
Emerciencv Shelter Grant (ESG)

ESG Allocation: $ 95,772.00
Recovery Act Grant Funds Received by city's Development Office not

reflected in the FY09 CAPER:
Neighborhood Stabilization Plan (NSP-1) $5,992,160.00
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing (HPRP) 898,823.00
CDBG-R 587,391.00
Additional grant funds received by city's Development Office not reflected in

this report:
FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation 1,363,848.00
Additional grant funds applied for, but not awarded at time CAPER was prepared:
Neighborhood Stabilization Plan (NSP-2) $20,761,140.00
FEMA Hazard Mitigation $ 964,011.00
MSHDA HPRP $ 571,433.00
OR - Owner-Occupied Rehab Prociram - CPMP Project #1 IDIS#1176

Matrix Code: 14A - Rehab; Single-Unit Residential
National Objective: LMH
Accomplishment Type: 10 - Housing Units
Proposed Units: 25 Actual Units: 51
Total Budgeted: $1,107,226.00 Total CDBG Expended: $582,724.64
Total PI Expended: 97,015.85
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WEATHERIZATION - CPMP Proiect #2

Weatherization - Urban Options - IDIS#1200
Matrix Code: 14F - Energy Efficiency Improvements
Contract Amount: $60,000.00 Expended: $57,900.00
Urban Option's total operating budget: $1,311,848
Leveraged funds: $1,253,948.00
ACQUISITION - CPMP Project #3

Matrix Code: 01 - Acquisition
Budgeted Amount: $256,000.00 Expended: $3,431.45
This category covers acquisition, disposition and clearance, including associated

costs.
PUBLIC SERVICES - CPMP Proiect #4

15% or $348,918 of the city's CDBG allocation and estimated program income was
set-aside for general administration, as well as planning and urban development
activities.
Total contract amounts: $ 412,627.52 (includes non-public service dollar

funding)
Total expended: $ 365,093.32 (includes non-public service dollar
funding)
Total expended: $ 348,906.32 (public service dollars only)
Total leveraged funds: $1,279,445.62
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - CPMP Proiect #5

$150,000 was allocated for economic development activities during this fiscal year.
Total contract amounts: $135,800.00
Total expended: $127,240.00
Total leveraged funds: $101,375.00
CDBG GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - CPMP Project #6

20% or $430,056.00 of the city's CDBG allocation and estimated program income
was set-aside for general administration, as well as planning and urban development
activities. Funds were used to pay for staff time, rental of office space and vehicles,
supplies, contractual services, etc...
Number of loans that were paid off during this time period: 13
Total of CDBG PI from loan repayments: $94,969.98
CDBG RENTAL - CPMP Project #7

No funds were appropriated for rental activities during this fiscal year, and no
activities took place.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - CPMP Proiect #8

A total of $56,000 was budged for Public Improvement activities this fiscal year.
However, multiple year funds were used to complete everything listed.
Action Plan proposed: 1 public facility and 2 housing units.

Deliverables were: 1 public/neighborhood facility and 0 housing units.
Special Assessment Assistance: No applications submitted - 0 housing units
assisted.
Comstock Area Neighborhood Empowerment Center (NEC) - IDIS#1168

Matrix Code: 03 - Public Facilities & Improvements
National Objective: LMA Census Tract: 0005.00 Tract Population: 1731
Accomplishment Type: 01 - People
Budgeted Amount: $267,000 Amount Expended: $267,000
Total Cost of Acquisition: $287,144.33 Leveraged Funds: $20,144.33
HOME OWNER REHAB PROGRAM - CPMP Proiect #9

Total Amount Allocated: $70,000.00 Expended: $140,899.00
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE - CPMP Proiect #10

Matrix Code: 13 - Direct Homeownership Assistance
Accomplishment Type: 04 - Households
NEW CONSTRUCTION - CPMP Project #11

Matrix Code: 12 - Construction of Housing
Accomplishment Type: 04 - Households
HOME DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - CPMP Project #12

Matrix Code: 12 - Construction of Housing & 14A - Rehab; Single-Unit Residential
CHDO OPERATING - CPMP Proiect #13

The City spent 5% of its HOME allocation for Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) operating expenses for GLHC and Franklin.
Amount allocated: $41,901.00 Amount Spent: $41,720.98
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CHDO SET-ASIDE (15%) - CPMP Proiect #14

Budgeted Amount: $ 125,705.00 Expended: $0
HOME GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - CPMP Proiect #15

Matrix Code: 211-1 - HOME Admin/Planning Costs of PJ
National Objective: Exempt
Accomplishment Type: Exempt
Budgeted Amount: $83,803.00 Expended: $92,190.71
ESG - CPMP Project #16

Matrix Code: 03T - Operating Costs of Homeless Facilities
National Objective: LMC
Accomplishment Type: 01 - People
Budgeted: $95,772.00 Expended: $95,772.00
Contract With: City of Lansing Human Relations Department
General Questions
1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low income
families and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will be directed
during the next year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should estimate the
percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas.
2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the

jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215(a)(1)) during the next year
and the rationale for assigning the priorities.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to
meeting underserved needs.
4. Identify the federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available to
address the needs identified in the plan. Federal resources should include
Section 8 funds made available to the jurisdiction, Low-Income Housing Tax
Credits, and competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds
expected to be available to address priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the strategic plan.
Program Year 5 Action Plan General Questions response:
Community Profile
The City of Lansing is part of the mid-Michigan region and is the urban hub of the
Greater Lansing Area, which includes the counties of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton.
The local economy has historically been developed around three major anchors -
automobile manufacturing, state government and Michigan State University. Of late,
manufacturing has been declining in prominence, with health care and insurance
emerging as a growing source of local employment. While this transition takes
place, unemployment has increased steadily and now amounts to about 10%
citywide. Just as the city is in the midst of grappling with this economic transition, it
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has been hit with a spike in foreclosures, falling property values and a dramatic
increase in vacant property.
The 2000 Census tabulated Lansing's total population at 119,128. Population within
the City of Lansing has been declining steadily for two decades, although it has been
rising slowly in the region. As of 2006, according to the Census Bureau's American
Fact Finder, total population in Lansing had dropped 7% to 110,619. The number of
vacant housing units almost doubled from 3,654 to 6,451 during the same period.
By 2007, the last year for which census estimates are available, 7,164 units were
vacant; comprising almost 13% of the city's housing stock. Population within the
City of Lansing is expected to continue to decline slightly through about 2010 and
then stabilize during the next decade.
Geographic Target Areas
All CDBG and HOME funds the City receives are used to support low and moderate-
income persons and neighborhoods. Most of the block groups within the city are
predominately populated with families at or below 80% of area median income and
are eligible areas for CDBG assistance. Many housing and community development
programs funded in the 2008 Plan are available to eligible households citywide.
However, five focus areas are prioritized for new infill housing construction and full
rehabilitation of distressed properties.
The concentrations of low-income minority residents reside on the west and north
sides of the Lansing community as well as scattered pockets in other parts of the
City of Lansing. Assistance will continue to be provided to residents in the City of
Lansing in CDBG eligible areas and to eligible citizens in non-CDBG eligible areas. In
Program Year 5, the level of priority in terms of addressing the needs of the citizens
was based on the Five-Year plan, priorities established in prior action plans and
current needs idenitified by the community. High priority is given to new infill
housing construction and full rehabilitation of distressed properties in the five priority
areas identified.
High priority is given to working together with other agencies in support of citizen-
led neighborhood revitalization programs with specific goals related to improving
housing, crime reduction, youth development, business development or retention
and improved health and safety.
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ACTIVITIES AND USE OF FUNDS
2010-2011
CDBG Single-family, Owner-Occupied Rehab Program
Includes loans and grants for rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing units through $800,000
city sponsored programs, and in conjunction with affordable housing efforts
sponsored by nonprofit housing corporations and other state and federal agencies.
Includes funds to meet lead hazard reduction regulations in rehabilitated structures,
funds to assist in emergency rehabilitation, market analysis activities and technical
assistance to nonprofit housing corporations, contractors, low and moderate income
households. Includes loans and grants for owner-occupied single-family units
through city sponsored programs, loans to rehabilitate historic homes in conjunction
with rehabilitation of the unit, and loans or grants for ramps or weatherization.
Includes staff, office space, technical assistance, training and other direct project
costs associated with delivery of Community Development Block Grant, HOME,
Emergency Shelter Grant and other State and Federal Programs. 30 housing units
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estimated. Additional units to be completed with prior year funds.
CDBG Rental Rehab Program
Includes loans and grants for rehabilitation of rental housing units through city $100,000
sponsored programs. Includes funds to meet lead hazard reduction regulations in
rehabilitated structures.
Weatherization
Includes financing of an Energy Fitness Program and/or Energy Optimization $ 100,000

Program to benefit low and moderate-income households, 100 housing units
estimated with current funding. Additional units to be completed with prior year
funds.
Acquisition
Includes maintenance and security of properties acquired through programs, and $ 100,000
activities related to acquisition, relocation and clearance of dilapidated structures.
Funds may also be used to acquire properties in the flood plain. Also includes staff
time associated with this activity. 2 housing units estimated.
Public Improvements
General street, sidewalk, water/sewer improvements, including assistance to income $ 127,131

eligible owner-occupants or those in CDBG-eligible areas for special assessments
related to new improvements. Includes improvements to neighborhood parks and
recreational facilities in CDBG-eligible priority areas.
Public Services (limited to 15%)
Includes homeownership counseling and education, neighborhood counseling, youth $ 329,000

and senior programs, neighborhood clean-ups, home repair classes, tool lending
programs, employment training, and community safety. Services are for low and
moderate-income individuals and/or those in CDBG-eligible areas located within the
Lansing city limits.
Economic Development
Loans, technical assistance and training to low and moderate-income owners of and $ 200,000
persons developing micro-enterprises within or planning to locate within the Lansing
city limits. (A micro-enterprise is a business with five or fewer employees, including
the owner(s).) Estimate 8 people trained.
Creation of jobs to benefit low and moderate-income city of Lansing residents.

Estimate 3 jobs.
Technical assistance to for-profit businesses including workshops, facade

improvement loans/grants, market analysis, business promotion, referrals for the
attraction of new business and expansion of existing business within CDBG-eligible
areas of Lansing. Estimate 5 businesses assisted.
CDBG General Administration (limited to 20%)
Includes staff and other costs associated with preparation of required $ 439,000
Consolidated Planning documents, environmental clearances, fair housing activities
and citizen participation activities associated with the delivery of CDBG, HOME and
other state and federal Programs.
Includes planning and general administration costs associated with delivery of CDBG
and other state and federal Programs. Includes indirect administrative costs and
building rent paid to the city.
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Total CDBG: $2,195,131
PROPOSED HOME PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND USE OF FUNDS
HOME Owner Rehab Program
Includes loans and grants for rehabilitation of at least two owner-occupied housing $ 100,000
units. Additional units to be completed with prior year funds.
Down Payment Assistance
Funds provided to homebuyers for down payment and closing costs for purchase of $ 200,000
home located within the Lansing city limits. Up to $15,000 will be available as a 0%
interest second mortgage for homebuyers with income at or below 80% of median
income. Assistance not limited to first-time homebuyers. Also includes staff time
associated with this activity. Estimate 12 housing units.
New Construction
Includes funds for loans and grants for construction of 1 affordable housing unit. $ 100,000
Additional units to be completed with prior year funds.
HOME Development Program
HOME funds allocated for housing developed in partnership with the city, including $251,849
Supportive Housing Program (SHP) activities, and Homeowner Purchase Rehab
(HPR). Projects may include new construction and rehabilitation activities with non-
profit and for-profit developers, including CHDOs. Funds may also be transferred for
use in single-family, owner-occupied rehabilitation projects. Also includes staff time
associated with these activities. 2 housing units estimated. Additional units to be
completed with prior year funds.
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Operating

(limited to 5%)
Funds reserved at option of the city to provide operating funds to $ 46,000

CHDO's utilizing HOME funds provided by the city to produce affordable housing in
the community.
CHDO Set-aside (15% minimum required)
HOME Program set-aside reserved for housing developed, sponsored or owned by $ 140,000
CHDOs in partnership with the City. 2 units estimated.
HOME General Administration (limited to 10%)
Includes staff and general administration costs to deliver HOME Program. Includes $ 92,000
funds to finance Fair Housing Initiatives.
Total HOME: $ 929,849
EMERGENCY SHELTER (EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS) GRANT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES*AND USE OF

FUNDS
Shelter Operation
Funds provided to shelter providers to cover cost of maintenance, operations, $ 96,357

insurance, utilities and furnishings in shelter facilities.
Total ESG $ 96,357
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Estimated Thirty-Sixth Year Community Develo p ment Resources:
Estimated CDBG Entitlement Grant: $2,195,131

Estimated HOME Program Funds: 929,849
Estimated ESG Program Funds: 96,357
TOTAL: $3,221,337
Section 8 funds, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and competitive McKinney-Vento

Homeless Assistance Act funds are resources that will be used in the City of Lansing
to address the needs of the low-moderate income and homeless population.
Managing the Process
1. Identify the lead agency, entity, and agencies responsible for administering
programs covered by the consolidated plan.
2. Identify the significant aspects of the process by which the plan was developed,
and the agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the
process.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to enhance coordination
between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Managing the Process response:
The City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development is the

lead agency responsible for coordinating the Consolidated Planning and Submission
Process and Action Plans. The City of Lansing has coordinated with participation
from many other agencies citywide to develop the Year Five Action Plan for 2010. As
in the past, this process incorporated other planning efforts and strategic planning
documents including the Lansing Housing Partnership (LHP), Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (CHAS), the Enterprise Community (EC) Plan Application and
the Lansing Housing Commission's Plan as well as the current consolidated plan
process. Both housing and non-housing issues were addressed during these
planning processes. Again, these issues were discussed and suggestions made on
ways to better serve the needs of the target populations. Many of the agencies
discussed how they exhaust their funds in trying to serve their clients' special needs.
However, these agencies continue to look at innovative ways of providing services to
their clients.
Partnerships continue to be developed between state and local agencies in efforts to

identify the type of housing and community development needs existing in Lansing.
The City continues to consult with agencies/organizations such as the Lansing
Housing Commission, Lansing Area Aids Network, Capital Area Center for
Independent Living, Continuum of Care Agencies, Tri-County Office on Aging,
Michigan Department of Public Health, Michigan Department of Human services,
Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority, Ingham County Health Department,
Michigan State University, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, also
including HERO (Homeowner Education and Resource Opportunities), Foreclosure
Prevention groups and other state and local organizations and jurisdictions were
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involved in the process in development of the plan. Again, the City of Lansing will
continue to incorporate many of the strategies from its "Enterprise Community"
application to address the non-housing needs. Economic and commercial
redevelopment work is aligned with the Main Street principles. The City meets
regularly with local and state agencies, neighborhood organizations and citizens to
address the housing and community development needs of the extremely low-to-
moderate income residents in the city. In the development of its strategies, the city
kept in mind the three basic goals of the program: 1) To provide decent housing; 2)
To provide a suitable living environment and 3) To expand economic opportunities.
Also, the City of Lansing followed its existing Citizens Participation Plan in terms of
the process of participation. The Citizen Participation Plan incorporates the general
public participation process of the city. Our CDBG mailing list contains various
agencies and organizations that we identify as the stakeholders or those who
expressed interest in receiving notices by mail. Recipients of our CDBG, HOME and
ESG funding are on the list as well as neighborhood organizations, agencies that
serve the special needs population, etc. These groups and organizations are notified
every year of the consolidated planning process. Also, community meetings are set
within the community to gain input from the organizations and the populations that
they serve. The public is also aware of the participation process because the
information is advertised in a local newspaper, City Pulse, on public access television,
as well as posted at the Library and other public places.
Citizen Participation
1. Provide a summary of the citizen participation process.
2. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan.
3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the

development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and non-
English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities.
4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why
these comments were not accepted.
Citizen Participation is an important factor in the development of the Consolidated

Plan/Action Plan. The City of Lansing's citizen participation process has
comprehensively examined the necessities related to the housing, industrial, and
commercial community development. The process considers needs for economic
groundwork and development, as well as the needs related to human interaction and
the social environment. The objective of the process has been to formulate strategies
and programs to address identified needs. The process is open to any interested
party or organization, and facilitated by the participation of a wide range of groups
and individuals concerned with community development issues. In the development
of the Action Plan, the City of Lansing considered all previous strategic planning
documents which includes the Lansing Housing Partnership, the CHAS, along with
the Enterprise Community Plan and the Lansing Housing Commission's Plan.
Information on the current housing market lending practices and foreclosures are
considered. Input from citizens was also incorporated into these efforts.
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The Citizen Participation Process is intended to assure that the citizens of the
community and organizations concerned with housing and commnuity development
will have every opportunity to participate in the planning and utilization of
community development funds. The opportunity for citizens to participate in
commnuity development goes beyond the formal process as outlined in the City of
Lansing's Citizen Participation Plan (Section 91.105 of the Federal regulations and in
accordance to legislative changes to the CDBG Entitlement Program under the
Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983). In summary, the key steps in the
process include: community meetings held in August and September, a public
hearing held before the Planning Board on community needs in October, November
or December. This hearing will provide citizens an opportunity to present their views
on community development housing needs. Community meetings include citizens,
other local jurisdictions, state agencies, other city departments, special needs groups
and community development activities. Input is also accepted from interested
citizens throughout the year.
The Public Hearing on the community needs for the Action Plan was held on
December 1, 2009. Another hearing was held before Planning Board on February 2,
2010 on the proposed program objectives and projected use of Federal formula
program funds. Notices of these hearings were published in a local newspaper, the
Lansing City Pulse, mailed to known citizens groups and other organizations
concerned with housing and community development issues. Notices of public
hearings also appears on the City of Lansing's cable TV information channel. A
similar process is followed for public hearings at the City Council level.
A draft of the summary plan was made available for public review and comments for
a 30 day period March 10, 2010 - April 9, 2010. A notice of the opportunity for
public review and comment was published in the Lansing City Pulse, made available
at the Capital Area District Library, the City Clerk's office, the Department of
Planning and Neighborhood Development as well as televised on the public access
channel and the City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood
Development, Development Office website available for public review and comments.
The City will respond in writing in fifteen days (15) to any written or oral comments
or views of citizens submitted during this comment period. A summary of comments
or views and the city's response is included in the Consolidated Plan submission.
During the review period, there were no comments received either orally or written.
The facility where the public hearings are held is barrier free to accommodate
persons with disabilities. In the event that a significant number of non-English
speaking residents attend the public hearing, the city will provide a resource person
for translation purposes. The City makes every possible effort to outreach to its
minority population.
In reference to the comments received during the Action Plan process, several
comments were made at the Public Hearings held before the Planning Board at their
Devember 1, 2009 and February 2, 2010 meetings which were considered in
preparing this document. Also, a Public Hearing will be held before City Council in
April 2010. At the November hearing, there were two people expressing the need
for continued funding for Economic Devlopmetnt and for CDBG funds. During the
January meeting, there were two people in attendance inquiry about CDBG funding
allocations Minutes of the hearings are attached. All verbal or written comments
received are accepted and addressed.
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Public outreach is a continuous task of the City of Lansing. In terms of reaching the
minority population, several established groups and organizations receive
information pertaining to the Consolidated Plan. The City of Lansing makes every
concerted effort to outreach to its minority population and special needs groups.
In recent years and in keeping with the majority of organizations in the area, the
City of Lansing has been publishing its public notices in the Lansing City Pulse vs. the
Lansing State Journal.
Again, the City of Lansing's Citizen Participation Plan is being revised to reflect
updated media outlets as well as other changes.
*Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP
Tool.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Citizen Participation response:
Institutional Structure
1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to develop institutional
structure.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Institutional Structure response:
The City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development and the
City's Human Relations and Community Services (HRCS) Department will continue to
be responsible for coordinating special housing activities and services related to
housing. Both City Departments will address emergency housing situations.
The Human Relations and Community Services Department is responsible for

coordinating efforts of public and private agencies that deliver housing services in
the community. The Emergency Shelter Program is also administered through the
HRCS Department.
The Lansing Housing Commission (LHC) is responsible for the management and
maintenance of public housing and programs. It is also the local clearinghouse for
Section 8 assistance. The city and LHC have worked collaboratively on several
projects in the past. Homes built or rehabilitated with HOME or CDBG funds have
been sold to public housing tenants. One CHDO that receives operating support also
contracts with LHC to provide Family Self-Sufficiency services. The City has provided
HOME funds to assist LHC to develop new affordable rental housing units. In FY
2009, the City expects to continue to provide assistance to improve a targeted
neighborhood surrounding a new site, former Michigan School for the Blind, which
will be redeveloped by LHC for single family homes and elderly rental housing.
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will continue to work
directly with the City, local service agencies, non-profit corporations, neighborhood
organizations, private developers and individuals to implement housing programs it
sponsors. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) works with the
City, State and private non-profit agencies and housing corporations to deliver
federal housing programs in the City.
State and local social services agencies work with public agencies and directly with
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families. Clients in need of housing or particular services are referred by agencies

and providers as needed. Coordination of services is accomplished by a formal and
informal networking system or under the direction of boards or commissions.
Lansing non-profit housing corporations also work with governmental agencies,
private lending institutions and other housing non-profits or agencies to provide
affordable housing opportunities in the City. Activities include acquisition and
rehabilitation of housing for rental or homeownership. Non-profit housing
corporations and the Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority are also
involved with the development of supportive housing facilities and leasing programs
to serve the homeless and special housing needs groups. The City has used Michigan
State Housing Development Authority and Department of Housing and Urban
Development programs, Ingham County Power of We, the Local Initiatives Support
Coalition and other non-profit partners to provide technical training and assistance to
non-profit housing corporations.
The City of Lansing will assist in the efforts of non-profits to acquire sites for
development and rehabilitation and to finance rehabilitation. The Ingham County
Land Bank and the City work together to make properties available to CHDOs and
other nonprofits for rehab and infill development. Properties come from the tax
reversion process, $1 HUD homes and other acquisition activity.
Through a network of neighborhood organizations within CDBG eligible

neighborhoods, the City will assist with neighborhood beautification and safety
activities, many of which coordinate activities through the Lansing Neighborhood
Council. The Lansing Neighborhood Council is an organization historically funded by
the City to provide technical assistance to neighborhood groups, work with the City,
State and other housing providers to plan and implement housing programs and
public safety activities throughout the community. Information on lead paint
hazards, home repair resources, foreclosure prevention and fair housing is
disseminated to neighborhoods through this network as well as a community
emergency response training is provided.
Housing assistance providers, program coordinators and agencies providing housing

services and neighborhood development activities coordinate their investment of
resources through regular scheduled meetings and formal and informal contact.
Monitoring
Describe actions that will take place during the next year to monitor its housing
and community development projects and ensure long-term compliance with
program requirements and comprehensive planning requirements.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Monitoring response:
Nonprofit Housing Corporations and CHDOs
Subreceipients nonprofit housing corporation and Commnunity Development

Organizations (CHDOs) receiving CDBG and HOME funding from the City are
monitored on an ongoing basis through the City's Development Office. Ongoing
monitoring includes periodic reports, project by project documentation and direct
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technical assistance provided by Development staff and the Local Initiatives Support
Corporation (LISC), a subrecipient of the City. Annual audits are also provided to the
City by the participating organizations, as required, and reviewed by both the
Development Office and the Finance Department of the City.
The Development Office will also coordinate a formal onsite monitoring visit for each
subrecepient and/or CHDO every two (2) years. The monitoring visit includes the
participation of the City's Finance Department. The visit includes a review of financial
management, purchasing procurement practices, rehabilitation requirements and all
other Federal program requirements that apply. A report with findings, concerns and
recommendations will be provided to each organization with directions for
improvements and responses as required.
HOME Program Monitoring
Rental units financed through the HOME Program are inspected and monitored
through the Development Office according to progam rules. The City monitors the
condition of the property by on-site visits and and re-verifies income eligibility.
Emergency Shelter SubreciDients
The HRCS Department monitors on an ongoing basis all organizations receiving ESG
or SHP funds for daily operations and approved projects and programs. Monitoring
includes monthly reports, on-site visits to verify activity, annual reports and
documentation of expenditures.
Lead-based Paint
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to evaluate and
reduce the number of housing units containing lead-based paint hazards in order
to increase the inventory of lead-safe housing available to extremely low-income,
low-income, and moderate-income families, and how the plan for the reduction of
lead-based hazards is related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Lead-based Paint response:
The City of Lansing will take the following specific actions to address lead based paint
hazards:
Continue to implement its Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant.
Continue to work with the Ingham County Health Department, the Michigan State
Housing Development Authority, nonprofit housing corporations, private contractors
and subcontractors and other relevant agencies and organizations to develop
strategies to implement Title X regulations.
Continue to establish additional partnerships with agencies/organizations in the

community to provide more education on lead based paint issues.
Continue to provide required notification to owners and tenants for possible lead
hazards in housing units being rehabilitated as part of Federally funded housing
improvement programs.
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Continue to participate in efforts and strategies to train and certify employees, "
inspectors, contractors, subcontractors and workers to inspect assess and remove
lead-based paint hazards.
Contine to work with the County, State, nonprofit housing corporations and private
contractors and subcontractors to implement a lead hazard reduction strategy that
will coordinate inspection, evaluation, remediation and blood screening efforts.
Continue to seek grants and loans to leverage local funds and finance lead hazard
reduction activities.
Continue to work on creating "healthy homes" by providing trainings on indoor air

quality, radon testing, etc. and promoting the use of carbon monoxide detectors and
fire extinguishers.
Specific Housing Objectives

*Please also refer to the Housing Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve
during the next year.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that
are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs
for the period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Specific Objectives response:
Help 30 homeowners rehabilitate their homes to meet'basic code

Make 5 homes lead safe.
Help private sector partners acquire, rehabilitate and resell 2 homes.
Assist 128 first-time homebuyers.
Provide pre and post home ownership counseling to 150 homebuyers or
homeowners.
Provide weatherization assistance to 100 households.
Provide emergency repairs to 5 households.
Provide organizational support and technical assistance to CHDOs and other
nonprofits.
Help construct 1 new home affordable to low or very low income homebuyers.
Conduct 12 home improvement workshops for homeowners.
Needs of Public Housing
1. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the
needs of public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to
2. Encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
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3. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is

performing poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will
provide financial or other assistance in improving its operations to remove such
designation during the next year.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Public Housing Strategy response:
The City participates in ongoing partnerships with the Lansing Housing Commission
to expand the supply of affordable rental housing and homeownership for public
housing residents. During FY 2010, the City of Lansing and LHC will continue working
on the redevelopment of the former site of the Michigan School for the Blind into new
affodable elderly rental housing and single family owner occupied homes. The
Lansing Housing Commission will be using additonal Recovery Act funds to address
Public Housing issues.
Barriers to Affordable Housing

1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers
to affordable housing.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing response:
The Housing Affordability Committee of the Lansing Housing Partnership identified

the following public policy barriers and recommended action to reduce those barriers.
Actions is these areas are ongoing:
Public Policy Issues/Recommended Actions
BUILDING AND HOUSING CODES
Prescriptive housing code standards frequently prevent use of certain areas of older
housing units because of area and/or ceiling height requirements set forth in the
code. Lansing has a significant number of homes built in the 20's and 30's with
attics that do not meet such requirements and, therefore, cannot be legally
converted into living space such as bedrooms.
Solution: Where appropriate remove prescriptive and substitute regulations such

as minimum window sizes and minimum ceiling heights, etc., to performance
standards that will meet minimum public health and safety needs.
Building and Mechanical Codes may establish standards for new construction that
add to the cost of construction and exceed minimum safety needs of the community.
Solution: Explore Building and Mechanical Codes to identify requirements that

could be reduced without adversely affecting community health and safety
standards. Consider setting separate construction standards for one and two family
construction and remodeling.
Inspection fees charged by the City add to the cost of affordable housing.
Solution: All fees charged for inspection and associated administrative services
should be periodically reviewed to ensure that they represent the cost of providing
such services.
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Needed housing is being taken out of service within the city for a variety of reasons.
Solution: Review City's dangerous building demolition procedure to ensure that

restorable housing is not unnecessarily demolished.
Solution: Consider establishing a requirement that will replace housing taken out
of service for industrial or commercial expansion.
Solution: Work with the Ingham County Land Bank on residential properties.
These properties can be renovated by the Land Bank or with the assistance of city
and non-profit housing groups.
Solution: Establish a procedure that will provide for the rehab of substandard
properties to include the establishment of a voluntary repair program to help seniors
maintain their homes.
Today's high cost of energy adversely impacts on the ability of families to make
mortgage/rent payments and pay utility bills.
Solution: Explore establishing retrofit energy conservation requirements for

existing buildings when it is determined that such modifications are cost effective
and will significantly reduce utility costs.
Solution: Work toward the goal of achieving the highest possible energy star
rating for all rehab and new construction activity funded by the city.
Accelerated deterioration of housing caused by neglect and improper use is costly

and reduces the availability of affordable housing.
Solution: Reinforce Housing and Zoning Code regulations where possible to

address the responsibilities of building occupants.
Solution: Enforce monitoring fees and other sanctions for violators that will
encourage them to improve health and safety standards.
Solution: Establish mandatory training requirements for convicted violators that

will encourage them to improve health and safety standards.
There are still many people in Lansing that do not have basic home repair tools, or
knowledge of how to maintain and fix the homes they live in.
Solution: Provide educational programs in neighborhoods to teach tenants basic

home repair, elementary housekeeping, and how to use various repair tools and
housekeeping tools. Also, a neighborhood level tool bank and assistance resource
for helping citizens to keep their homes in good order.
PLANNING AND ZONING
The cost of developing new residential subdivisions exceed the concept of

affordability often due to the high costs for roads, infrastructure and excessive
spatial requirements of the City's Subdivision regulations. The costs for
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improvements are passed on to the home buyer, therefore a number of suggested

modifications to the Subdivision Ordinance could assist in keeping site costs lower.
Solution: Lot Lines and Setbacks. The concept of "0" Lot lines may be applied to
new construction and provides housing styles at lower costs and on smaller lots.
Reduced setbacks from front property lines to building lines also would lower costs
because lots could be smaller. Construction costs for shorter driveways and other
site improvements may be significantly reduced.
Solution: Storm Water Retention. Provisions for on-site retention of storm

water runoff may reduce the higher costs of storm sewer installation.
Solution: More Extensive Use of Manufactured Homes. Manufactured

construction for housing development to include modular or panelized homes
meeting Building Code standards could be encouraged. Provisions are needed to
allow for removal of deteriorated manufactured structures which have become
eyesores. Such provisions would have to be part of the City's ordinances. The City
should address existing development with architectural standards which would
stipulate the placement and location for manufactured housing..
In older parts of Lansing, more flexible provisions such as variances for infill housing
development, redevelopment or renovating existing housing can be used to aid in
maintaining a supply of affordable housing.
Solution: Use of Alleys. In areas where public alleyways are located, abutting
properties should utilize them for vehicular access and eliminate the individual
driveways off the city street. This would reduce replacement/maintenance costs and
eliminate drive approaches which offer savings for both the property owner and the
City. Public alleys would be more conducive for common parking area to serve the
neighboring residential uses.
ZONING CODE
The Zoning Code is designed to maintain and protect the environmental quality of
residential neighborhoods. To make the supply of affordable housing more available
various changes to the zoning ordinance could be made for providing more intense
use of residentially zoned properties.
Parking Requirements for multiple family zoning classifications could be reduced.
Multiple family housing development along major transit corridors would require
fewer spaces per unit than apartments developed on lower classified streets. A lease
agreement with tenants could be required to limit the number of cars a tenant would
be allowed to have on the property. A street permit system may be required for
neighboring residential streets to avoid apartment dweller/visitor use.
Solution: More Intense Housing Development. Condominium techniques could

increase home ownership at a lower cost and could be applied on an area basis.
Centralized tool banking, property maintenance equipment and self help programs
need to be part of every neighborhood or housing development with housing
identified in the lower cost ranges. Education should be provided for lower income
home owners and renters to handle minor maintenance, housekeeping and minor
repairs. Encourage owner occupancy for higher density multiple family housing or
unit conversions with enforcement provisions to reduce density if the structure
becomes abandoned.
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Solution: Non-Residential Structure Conversion. Presently the Zoning code

prevents residential use in many non-residential zones. In order to increase the
availability and variety of affordable housing, changes to the code may be
considered to allow residential use of non-residential structures in all zones. This
would allow more productive and effective use of 2nd and 3rd floors of non
residential structures. It provides more security for neighborhood areas and uses
the defensible space concept in non-residential areas. Lower costs and variety of
housing types would be available in the market. This would help preserve the
residential character of buildings formerly built and used as residential structures in
non-residential areas especially along Michigan Avenue, Larch Street and in older
parts of Lansing.
Solution: Land Use Administrative Fees. Reducing application fees for rezoning
and similar municipal administrative requirements would have little to no impact on
providing more affordable housing. The amount of the fee to rezone or have a site
plan review is minimal in comparison to the cost of development, variance or reuse
proposed. The fee structure should be reviewed relative to costs to determine if they
are skewed and appropriate modifications made in favor of rehab and upgrade as
necessary. Incentives in the fee structure may be made by the City for non profits
and occupant owners who desire to renovate, rehab or preserve existing units of
construct infill housing units. Fines, fees and other funding could be channeled to a
revolving fund to assist occupant owners on fixed income to fix up their homes.
The City is losing a large number of housing units each year which could be available
for the Affordable Housing market. Many structures are removed by business
owners and developers who want to expand non-residential uses. The owners
expect to obtain rezoning after removal of uses which are often contrary to the
neighborhood plan.
Solution: Establish a stiff monetary penalty for removing housing structures

with no demolition permit. Establish a revolving fund where demolitions of
residential structures by private or public actions for any reason other than
condemnation for condition will require the demolition agency to contribute an
amount of money equal to the demo costs. This fund could be used for assisting in
the restoration of old construction and new residential structures. It can be seed
money or match funds. Fines for unauthorized removal would be channeled to this
account.
HOME/ American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)
1. Describe other forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b).
2. If the participating jurisdiction (PJ) will use HOME or ADDI funds for
homebuyers, it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture, as required
in § 92.254 of the HOME rule.
3. If the P3 will use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by

multifamily housing that is that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, it
must state its refinancing guidelines required under § 92.206(b). The
guidelines shall describe the conditions under which the PJ will refinance
existing debt. At a minimum these guidelines must:
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a. Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure

that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of
rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and
refinancing.
b. Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that
disinvestments in the property has not occurred; that the long-term needs
of the project can be met; and that the feasibility of serving the targeted
population over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated.
c. State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current
affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both.
d. Specify the required period of affordability, whether it is the minimum 15
years or longer.
e. Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction-wide
or limited to a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood identified
in a neighborhood revitalization strategy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a
Federally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community.
f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans
made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG.
4. If the PJ is going to receive American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)

funds, please complete the following narratives:
a. Describe the planned use of the ADDI funds.
b. Describe the PJ's plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and
tenants of public housing and manufactured housing and to other families
assisted by public housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the
ADDI funds are used to provide down payment assistance for such
residents, tenants, and families.
c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of families
receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as
provision of housing counseling to homebuyers.
Program Year 5 Action Plan HOME/ADDI response:
The City of Lansing will use HOME funds to provide downpayment assistance and
closing costs to homebuyers who purchase a home within the Lansing city limits as
the city has not been awarded ADDI funds in over five years. In an effort to increase
homeownership and decrease the amount of foreclosed properties on the market,
the city will be offering up to $15,000 to buyers purchasing vacant foreclosed
properties, and up to $10,000 for the purchase of non-foreclosed properties.
Manufactured housing may qualify if placed on a vacant lot permanently affixed to

footings, crawl space or basement. Mobile homes do not qualify. Mortgages include
a recapture clause stating that any breach in the agreement may result in repayment
of the loan. In terms of outreach to the. community, the City will be working in
partnership with our CHDOs and the Lansing Public Housing Commission to provide
information regarding our down payment assistance program. Home buyers must
attend pre-purchase home ownership counseling classes by HUD and/or MSHDA
LINKS approved counselors. Information describing the program is available in print
to local neighborhood groups, available on the city's website, and marketed through
the Greater Lansing Board of Realtors.
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With the increasing number of foreclosures in the Lansing area, the City of Lansing
will work with the homeowners, mortgage companies, non-profit housing counselors
and the Ingham County Land Bank to assist with foreclosure prevention. The City of
Lansing is also making a concerted effort to eliminate dilapidated structures as well
as acquire properties in the flood plain and assist with relocation in an effort to
improve neighborhoods. Downpayment assistance will be offered to qualifying
homeowners located within the flood plain whose homes are purchased utilizing
FEMA grant funds.
Specific Homeless Prevention Elements

*Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Sources of Funds-Identify the private and public resources that the jurisdiction
expects to receive during the next year to address homeless needs and to
prevent homelessness. These include the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
Act programs, other special federal, state and local and private funds targeted to
homeless individuals and families with children, especially the chronically
homeless, the HUD formula programs, and any publicly-owned land or property.
Please describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of
funds directed toward homelessness.
2. Homelessness-In a narrative, describe how the action plan will address the
specific objectives of the Strategic Plan and, ultimately, the priority needs
identified. Please also identify potential obstacles to completing these action
steps.
3. Chronic homelessness-The jurisdiction must describe the specific planned action

steps it will take over the next year aimed at eliminating chronic homelessness
by 2012. Again, please identify barriers to achieving this.
4. Homelessness Prevention-The jurisdiction must describe its planned action steps

over the next year to address the individual and families with children at
imminent risk of becoming homeless.
5. Discharge Coordination Policy-Explain planned activities to implement a

cohesive, community-wide Discharge Coordination Policy, and how, in the coming
year, the community will move toward such a policy.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Special Needs response:
The City of Lansing's Continuum of Care is the Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution
Network (GLHRN). The mission of the GLHRN is the leadership organization working
to resolve and prevent homelessness through the promotion of partnerships and
programs that create housing opportunities, build life skills and provide integrated
supportive services to individuals and families in need. These relationships and
activities will be continued in Year Five. The Network is dedicated to ensuring that
homeless people receive help needed to be a vital part of the Greater Lansing area.

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The Continuum will continue to rely on its Homeless Management Information

System (HMIS) for monthly point in time data. HMIS is a statewide computer system
capable of gathering comprehensive data about the clients being served and the
services being provided, while maintaining the privacy of the clients. Also, the City of
Lansing has staff working directly with GLHRN and are serving as members of the
Continuum of Care. The City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services
Department will continue to assist the homeless with housing needs. The grant will
be used to rehabilitate houses to be occupied by the homeless. The City will continue
to work with several agencies to accomplish this task, including the Ingham County
Land Bank. Another component of this partnership includes the One Church/One
Family, faith-based initiative, formed to assist in mentoring and providing assistance
to meet the needs of the homeless population as they are preparing for housing.
There are several subcommittees of the whole that meet on a monthly basis to
address the needs of the homeless. For example, the general membership meets
the third Thursday of each month and the Strategy and Funding committee meets
the second Thursday of the month. There are several resources available in the
community for the homeless population. For example, the Homeless Assistance
Recovery Program (HARP), a homeless referral program providing assistance to
individual/families in need of housing and other supportive services. The Network
has received several accolades for their outstanding collaborative approach to
creating a comprehensive, visionary, realistic contiuum of care plan to help the
homeless.
The GLHRN has participated in a discharge planning process. Several meetings have
been held and a policy for the discharge planning process is in the works.
Also, the GLHRN, Power of We Corporation, Ingham County Department of Human

Services and other community organizations is a continuing collaborative effort
among several organizations to implement the ten-year plan, "Housing Ingham" to
end chronic homelessness in the greater Lansing community. Highlights of the ten-
year plan are included in the additional information section of the document.
The City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services (HRCS) Department
will continue to work with various agencies with the Continuum to identify effective
ways in which to reduce the cost of housing families that are finding themselves
homeless as a result of emergency evictions. The 2008 Homeless Profile for the
Greater Lansing area shows that 64.65% of the 480 homeless households consist of
female single parent households. HRCS staff is finding the displacement of larger
family households (five of more) due to sub-standard housing is occurring more
frequently than in the past. Alternatively, the unavailability of replacement housing
on such short notice that is suitable to meeting the sheer size of these families is
also occurring. The combination of these two trends is having a direct impact on the
cost to motel when there is no shelter space available for the families. Discussion has
ensued with the GLHRN as to how to meet these challenges. The HRCS Department
is considering the cost-effectiveness in the operation of several large houses within
the existing housing stock as an effort to assist on a short-term period these
homeless families, which are in transition from homelessness due to specific
circumstances, to permanent stabilized housing.
Emergency Shelter (Solutions) Grants (ESG)
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(States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a
description of how the allocation will be made available to units of local government.
Program Year 5 Action Plan ESG response:
Community Development
*Please also refer to the Community Development Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Identify the jurisdiction's priority non-housing community development needs

eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specified in the Community
Development Needs Table (formerly Table 2B), public facilities, public
improvements, public services and economic development.
2. Identify specific long-term and short-term community development objectives

(including economic development activities that create jobs), developed in
accordance with the statutory goals described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the
primary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and
moderate-income persons.
*Note: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number
and contain proposed accomplishments, the time period (i.e., one, two, three, or more years), and
annual program year numeric goals the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms, or in other
measurable terms as identified and defined by the jurisdiction.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Community Development response:
Lansing community resources exist in a variety of forms often operating from very
different political and philosophical points of view and almost always limited in funds.
Lansing is very fortunate to have a wide array of resources from which to draw
stretching across a broad base of educational institutions, manufacturers, faith-based
organizations, health care providers, non-profits and government agencies. Lansing
is also the hub for many insurance, union, banking and legal and advocacy
organizations and strong efforts will be continued to retain these businesses within
the downtown area.
A diversified employment base is evident in the capital area by virtue of government

offices, corporate and institutional headquarters, convention facilities and unique
commercial and office business opportunities. The capital area is a center for
federal, state, county, and local government, offering a wide range of employment
opportunities. The City of Lansing offers educational and vocational training
opportunities through the Lansing Community College, Cooley Law College and
Michigan State University in nearby East Lansing. All of these institutions, their
involvement and contribution, are a tremendous resource to the community. The
Greater Lansing area has several medical institutions and education and training
centers. Sparrow Hospital is a full service medical facility and is part of a coalition of
health-based organizations that offer opportunities for individuals to participate in
job training in the field of health care. Other resources important to community
development are churches, neighborhood organizations, charity organizations, and
service clubs. These organizations provide a host of social and human services.
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There are significant financial resources provided through local, state and federal
programs and through the involvement of non-profit organizations and the private
sector that are critical for future housing and community development activities.
There is a need for targeted assistance to neighborhood community centers and

parks to support programming for low and moderate-income households, especially
for the elderly and youth. There is a need to assist with public improvements, CSO
projects and smaller projects like street lighting, safety improvements and
accessibility, beautification in CDBG eligible areas and to help low-moderate income
households pay for special assessments for street, curb/gutter and sidewalk
improvements. Assistance is also needed to support home ownership and to
promote neighborhood organizations and other services to improve the quality of life
in CDBG eligible areas. Assistance is needed to further fair housing objectives,
promote safety, remove blight and eyesores and to increase public awareness of
flood risks, lead, radon and other hazards in housing.
There is a need to support economic development that serves the day -to -day
business and commerce needs of low and moderate- income neighborhoods as well
as to provide employment and training opportunities for residents. Specifically,
assistance is needed to train and promote new entrepreneurs and business ventures
as well as retain or expand existing businesses, and provide for facade grants.
General Actions to Address Obstacles to Meet Underserved Needs
Technical assistance will continue to be provided by the City through the Local
Initiatives Support Corporation to give nonprofit housing corporations the
opportunity to expand low-income housing production, neighborhood development
and management capacity.
The City will support efforts by nonprofit housing organizations to better coordinate
activities and become more efficient in consolidating resources and functions such as
financial management, marketing and property management. The City will facilitate
and support partnerships between and among organizations that result in increased
production and coordination of affordable housing, foreclosure prevention and
supportive services efforts, particularly to address homeless and other special needs
issues in a continuum of care.
The City will continue efforts to establish regional strategies to encourage regional
participation to address affordable housing issues.
Objectives are:
Train 8 or more potential entrepreneurs

Support at least 5 new business start-up
Provide business retention or expansion services to at least 5 existing businesses.
Provide training and education services to low to moderate income people in

computer and information technology or construction trades.
Continue improving the Homeowner Education Resource Organization (HERO) by

offering home maintenance classes, traveling tool bank, Tuesday Toolmen volunteer
home repairs and housing counseling.
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Objectives are:
Continue regional foreclosure prevention and homeownership support initiative
Continue foreclosure prevention and homeownership counseling
Initiate foreclosure prevention awareness
Launch Tuesday Toolmen Volunteer Home Repair Services
Continue maintenance classes - pilot program estimated to serve 25
Anti poverty Strategy
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to reduce the
number of poverty level families.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Antipoverty Strategy response:
Poverty is an issue not easily addressed or controlled by the City. Economic factors
often beyond the control of the community result in loss of jobs and reduction in
personal income, the primary causes of poverty. Traditional types of economic
development intended to create jobs and provide household income are the most
important components of an anti-poverty strategy. The City is actively involved on a
local and regional scale in promoting this kind of growth. Other activities sponsored
by the City, other housing providers and service agencies and the private sector,
however, combat poverty in ways just as effective as the more traditional types of
economic development. They are as follows:
A. Affordable Housing Programs - This document outlines rehabilitation

and weatherization programs sponsored by the City, other governmental
units, non-profit housing corporations, service providers and the private
sector. These programs are intended to not only provide affordable, safe
and decent housing to low-moderate income families, but also to allow
these families more economic freedom by reducing or eliminating cost
burden for housing they often face, and reducing payments for utilities.
B. Public Housing Initiatives - These activities sponsored by the Lansing

Housing Commission for public housing residents are attempts at
addressing the root causes of poverty, lack of job training and/or
education. The initiatives provide opportunities for residents to improve
their knowledge and skills, critical steps in being able to compete for
higher paying jobs. Activities of this type combined with opportunities for
affordable housing offer public housing residents a chance at self
sufficiency and a way to break away from the cycle of poverty. Of
particular strategic importance is that such programs are targeted to
children and teenagers. Other activities associated with these programs,
such as child care, also contribute to the comprehensive approach to
improving the economic condition of public housing residents.
C. Supportive Service Programs - The supportive services offered to special

housing needs groups include job training and education programs. The
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objective is again to give clients the opportunity to achieve self sufficiency by

giving them the skills to compete for better paying jobs. Such efforts include
participation of area school districts, local institutions of higher learning and
employers themselves and faith-based organizations including churches.
Programs are sponsored by some agencies with particular clientele but also
by agencies serving the general population.
D. Private industry has established Human Resource programs to retrain

individuals who have lost their jobs. Retraining will allow these individuals to
compete for other employment opportunities.
E. Economic development initiatives are intended to provide individuals with

the education and training necessary to obtain higher paying jobs and also
intended to enable the business community to expand and create more jobs
in the community. CDBG resources are specificalyy targeted to:
1. Make home ownership opportunities and assistance available to
Lansing Housing Commission, Family Self-sufficiency participants,
Michigan Department of Human Services Individual Development
Accounts participants on a priority basis.
2. Recruit recipients of public assistance for participation in micro-
enterprise training programs and for technology training and job
preparation through "Closing the Digital Gap" programs as well as
working with the "Teen Challenge" program.
Non-homeless Special Needs (9L220 (c) and (e))

*Please also refer to the Non-homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for
the period covered by the Action Plan.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that
are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs
for the period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Extension Specific Objectives response:
The City of Lansing contributes funds from its general fund to leverage private and
other public funding to support nonprofit and other agencies that provide services to
special needs groups who may not be homeless including the elderly and frail
elderly, persons with severe mental illness, developmentally disabled, physically
disabled, Alcohol/Other Drug Addicted persons with HIV/AIDS and their families and
Public Housing residents. Typical services include in-home meals, medical
treatment, education, job training, counseling, utility payments, etc.
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS

*Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Provide a Brief description of the organization, the area of service, the name of
the program contacts, and a broad overview of the range/ type of housing
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activities to be done during the next year.
2. Report on the actions taken during the year that addressed the special needs of
persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing, and assistance for
persons who are homeless.
3. Evaluate the progress in meeting its specific objective of providing affordable

housing, including a comparison of actual outputs and outcomes to proposed
goals and progress made on the other planned actions indicated in the strategic
and action plans. The evaluation can address any related program adjustments
or future plans.
4. Report on annual HOPWA output goals for the number of households assisted
during the year in: (1) short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid
homelessness; (2) rental assistance programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such
as community residences and SRO dwellings, where funds are used to develop
and/or operate these facilities. Include any assessment of client outcomes for
achieving housing stability, reduced risks of homelessness and improved access
to care.
5. Report on the use of committed leveraging from other public and private
resources that helped to address needs identified in the plan.
6. Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed among
different categories of housing needs consistent with the geographic distribution
plans identified in its approved Consolidated Plan.
7. Describe any barriers (including non-regulatory) encountered, actions in response

to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement.
8. Please describe the expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs
of persons living with HIV/AIDS and provide additional information regarding the
administration of services to people with HIV/AIDS.
9. Please note any evaluations, studies or other assessments that will be conducted
on the local HOPWA program during the next year.
Program Year 5 Action Plan HOPWA response:
N/A
Specific HOPWA Objectives

Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are
reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the
period covered by the Action Plan.
Program Year 5 Extension Specific HOPWA Objectives response:
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Include any Action Plan information that was not covered by a narrative in any other
section.
The City of Lansing will continue its efforts to assure that fair housing principles are
followed in the city. CDBG funds will be budgeted to sponsor the following fair
housing initiatives: continue to explore the possiblility of a fair housing center in the
city; continue to update the City of Lansing's Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing (AI) in conjunction with the City of East Lansing; work with community
organizations to educate citizens about fair housing issues and pursue enforcement
in cases of housing discrimination; work to eliminate predatory lending practices that
disproportionately affect protected groups. The City of Lansing Human Resources and
Community Services (HRCS) Department will continue to respond to inquiries and
complaints relative to fair housing. The City is actively working with the Fair Housing
Center of Southeast Michigan and Michigan State University College of Law to
investigate issues related to fair housing in the community. In addition to ongoing
review and analysis, outreach and educational programs will be conducted with the
Fair Housing Center of Southeast Michigan. The HRCS Department and the
Development Office participate in the preparation of this analysis and gathering of
data as well as engage in implementation of strategies regarding fair housing and
education. The City Attorney's Office provides legal assistance. Other participants
are also included to conduct research investigative studies.
In terms of the City of Lansing working with faith-based organizations, most of the
homeless shelters are grounded on religious principles. Several of the emergency
services in Lansing are supported or operated by faith-based organizations. City
staff plays an active role with its involvement with the homeless population by
serving on several boards to address the needs of this community. City Staff is part
of the community's Continuum of Care planning activities together with these faith-
based organization. This partnership includes: (1) assistance in funding
rehabilitation and new construction of housing units by Habitat (2) collaboration to
promote neighborhood improvements in conjunction with Habitat's Vision 2020
Initative.
As part of the Recovery Act, the City of Lansing will receive Neighborhood
Stabilization funds of $5,992,160, an additional $587,391 in CDBG and $898,823 in
Homeless Prevention funds. These programs are included as an amendment to the
city's current Action Plan. Those funds will carryover into this fiscal year.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) is a new program that funds a set of

activities - housing acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, home financing assistance
and others, related to vacant foreclosed properties. The amount of NSP funding
allocated to the City of Lansing will help address critical housing needs related to
foreclosure and abandonment, but will not be sufficient to achieve full correction.
The City will prioritize the use of funds where it will encourage other investment and
instill confidence in neighborhoods. All but 25% of these funds can be used to assist
the middle income, which are those at 80-120% of area median income; a group the
city is not normally able to assist.
NSP programs will be targeted to neighborhoods where they are likely to work best.
Programs like Down Payment Assistance (without rehabilitation) and Homebuyer
Purchase Rehabilitation (HPR) (with modest rehabilitation) will work better in
neighborhoods where property needs less rehabilitation and market values are
stronger. Acquisition, Development and Resale (ADR) is better suited to
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neighborhoods where the housing stock needs complete renovation to appeal to

current buyers.
NSP funds will be used to acquire and renovate foreclosed, bank-owned homes to
expand the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units available for lease to
homeless families with income at or below 50% of area median income.
Notwithstanding the high rate of vacant units in Lansing, well-located, good quality,
affordable units suitable for large families are scarce. At present, homeless families
are housed for too long in costly emergency housing waiting to find appropriate
housing.
Foreclosed homes, with special priority on units with 4 or more bedrooms, will be
acquired and rehabilitated with NSP funds for use as permanent supportive housing.
Acquisitions may occur in any NSP eligible area of the City. Families will be linked
with support services provided by public and private human service agencies. Each
homeless family will also be offered assistance from a faith-based group willing to
help with activities of daily living and to be available for a mentoring and positive
role model relationship. The complete NSP plan is included under additional files for
year Five in the document.
The Community Development Block Grant program enables local governments to

undertake a wide range of activities intended to create suitable living environments,
provide decent affordable housing and create economic opportunities, primarily for
persons of low and moderate income.
The Homelessness Prevention Fund will provide financial assistance and services to
prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are
experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. The funds under
this program are intended to target individuals and families who would be homeless
but for this assistance. The funds will provide for a variety of assistance, including:
short-term or medium-term rental assistance and housing relocation and
stabilization services, including such activities as mediation, credit counseling,
security or utility deposits, utility payments, moving cost assistance, and case
management.
The City of Lansing is also anticipating receiving additional American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds such as the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program in the amount $1,192,000 and a
competitive Neighborhood Stabilization Program-2 (NSP-2). In the future, if any
additional funds become available, other projects and/or programs could be
explored.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
TO: City Council Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council Members
RE: Resolution- OPRA District-Old Town Temple, LLC- 502 E. Grand River
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Attachment

City of Lansing
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Virg Bernero, Mayor
To: Virg Bernero, Mayor
From: Andrea Ragan, Lansing EDC
Subject: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM - Old Town Temple Building
Date: Monday, March 08, 2010
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Development and Planning
Committee Agenda for Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
If you have any questions, or need additional infonnation, please give me a call.
Attachments

BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act Establishment of OPRA District

502 E. Grand River Ave.
WHEREAS, the intending purchaser of property located at 502 E. Grand River Ave. in the City
of Lansing, Michigan (the "Property") has requested in writing that the City of Lansing
establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (the "District") as enabled by Public Act
146 of 2000, the "Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act" (the "Act"), and
WHEREAS, the owner is Old Town Temple, LLC, hereinafter called the "Developer", and
WHEREAS, the Developer is the legal owner of greater than fifty percent (50%) of all taxable
value of the property located within the proposed District, and
WHEREAS, the Developer has, in writing, requested the District for the Property and for the
City of Lansing to take all necessary steps and actions to establish the District on their behalf,
and
WHEREAS, the property in question and the proposed boundary of the District is legally
described as:
LOTS 5, 6 and W 1/2 LOT 4 BLOCK 15 ORIG PLAT; and,
WHEREAS, the Act requires that before establishing the District the Lansing City Council hold
a public hearing in order to provide an opportunity for owners, residents or other taxpayers of
the City of Lansing to appear and be heard regarding the establishment of the District and that
said public hearing was held on March 8, 2010;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following property is hereby approved and
established as an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District as provided by Public Act 146 of
2000 legally described as: LOTS 5, 6 and W 1/2 LOT 4 BLOCK 15 ORIG PLAT, and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution shall not be construed as the City
Council's approval of any future application for an Obsolete Properties Rehabilitation
Exemption Certificate for the Developer or any other applicant.
Approved for Placement on the City Council Agenda
Brigham Smith, City Attorney
Date:
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
RE: OPRA Certificate- Old Town Temple, LLC- 502 E. Grand River Ave.
VB/rh
Attachment

City of Lansing
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Virg Bernero, Mayor
To: Virg Bernero, Mayor
From: Andrea Ragan, Lansing EDC
Subject: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM - Old Town Temple Building
Date: Monday, March 08, 2010
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Development and Planning
Committee Agenda for Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.
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BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Tax Exemption Certificate Approval, 502 E. Grand River Ave.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Michigan Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, being

Public Act 146 of 2000 (PA 146 of 2000), Old Town Temple, LLC has filed an application for an
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate (OPT Certificate) with the Lansing City
Clerk, for a proposed obsolete facility at 502 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Michigan (Obsolete
Property); and
WHEREAS, Old Town Temple, LLC (the Developer) owns the proposed Obsolete
Property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Obsolete Property is located within an Obsolete Property

Rehabilitation District legally established by resolution adopted March 10, 2010, after a public
hearing was held, as provided by section 3 of PA 146 of 2000; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the Developer's application for an OPT
Certificate, after proper notice was made, pursuant to section 4(2) of PA 146 of 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has represented and committed to the City to undertake,
and complete not later than December 31, 2011, the rehabilitation, renovation, and reconstruction of
the Obsolete Property into office, mixed-use entertainment use throughout the structure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby

approves of the issuance of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate to Old Town
Temple, LLC, for the Obsolete Property located at 502 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Michigan,
legally described as:
LOTS 5, 6 AND W LOT 4 BLOCK 15 ORIG PLAT
for the period of 12 consecutive years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, in approving the Developer's
application by this resolution, finds and determines all of the following;
1. The taxable value of the property proposed to be exempt plus the aggregate taxable value of
the property already exempt under PA 146 of 2000 and under Public Act 198 of 1974
(IFT's) does exceed five percent (5%) of the total taxable value of the City of Lansing
2. The applicant is not delinquent in any taxes related to the facility.
3. All of the items described on line 9 of the Application for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Exemption Certificate have been provided to the City of Lansing by the applicant.
4. The application is for obsolete property as defined in section 2(h) of PA 146 of 2000.
5. The commencement of rehabilitation activities of the facility did not occur prior to the
establishment of the Obsolete Properties Rehabilitation District.
6. The application relates to the rehabilitation program for the building located at 502 E. Grand
River Ave.., Lansing, Michigan and, when completed, will constitute a rehabilitated facility
within the meaning of PA 146 of 2000 and the facility is situated within the Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation District established by the City of Lansing, which is a Qualified
Local Governmental Unit eligible under PA 146 of 2000 to establish such a district.
7. The completion of the rehabilitated facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance
of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to, increase commercial activity, create
some employment, and revitalize an urban area.
8. The rehabilitation includes improvements aggregating ten percent (10%) or more of the true
cash value of the property at the commencement of the rehabilitation as provided by section
2(L) of PA 146 of 2000.
9. The rehabilitation must be completed not later than p roject completion date as evidence by
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Lansing Building Safety Office.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall cause the Application for Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Certificate to be completed, including the "Clerk Certification" and shall
file the completed application, together with a certified copy of this resolution with the State Tax
Commission.
Approved for placement on the City Council Agenda
City Attorney
Date

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

AGENDA FOR MARCH 15, 2010

TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

II. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Suspension of Council Rule # 11 is needed to

VII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK

VIII. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Time, place, purpose, or definition of

XI. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the

A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

D. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings

F. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE

XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT

XV. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS

a. Letters from the City Clerk:

XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE

XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK

the City Council will resolve

Committee of the Whole.

Chris Swope, City Clerk

To: President Robinson and Lansing City Council Members

From: Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk

Subject: Election Laptops/Electronic Poll Book - Help America Vote

Date: March 12, 2010

Attached for your consideration is a grant acceptance resolution to accept 43

WHEREAS, The Michigan Department of State's Bureau of Elections has announced a

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Administration is authorized to accept the project,

The Department of State's Bureau of Elections is pleased to announce a new

What You Must Do To Participate

Fill in the following information (in gray on the Grant Agreement):

a. County and jurisdiction name (top of document on page 1).

c. County and jurisdiction name (above signature line on page 6).

a. Use the E Poll Book in all precincts for all elections.

Fill in the following information:

Role of County Clerks

QUALIFIED VOTER FILE'S ELECTRONIC

5. Records Maintenance and Retention:

10. Mandatory Conditions:

13. Laptop Computers and Accessories Awarded

Number of Precincts in the Jurisdiction: 43

For the State of Michigan, Department of State:

Cindy Paradine Date

This Section for Internal Office Purposes Only

Authorized by: Date:

I would like to participate in Electronic Poll Book Laptop Purchase Program.

Appointment Process: After the establishment of one or more "receiving boards" is

Special Training Required Receiving Board Checklist: It is important that all

1) Determine the scope of the problem and implement corrective action.

Detailed Process Steps

3) Finalize the Communication Plan (Communications; CSA; DSA; LRSA)

4) Implement Phone Line Changes as Appropriate (Executive Office; CSA: DSA)

5) Inform Affected Individuals (CSA; DSA; Communications)

6) Notify Appropriate Consumer Reporting Agencies (CSA; DSA; Communications)

Other Related Issues

Outside Users of MDOS Data

Consumer Protection Division

ID Theft Home Page: http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft

Michigan Office of the Attorney General website: