Lansing (MI) City Council Info Packet For March 14

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 14, 2011
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 10, 2011, 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 14, 2011 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
Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of February 28, 2011

IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Suspension of Council Rule #9 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.)
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A. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. In consideration of Application for Exemption of New Personal

Property Submitted by MedAssurant, Inc. for property located at 3301
E. Michigan Ave.
XIII. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. CONSENT AGENDA
1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY

a. Tribute; In memory of the life of Arnold L. Hall, Jr.
2. BY COUNCIL MEMBER A’LYNNE ROBINSON
a. Appointment of Lori Adams Simon to the Board of Ethics for a
3rd Ward Term to Expire June 30, 2015
3. BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD
a. Setting a Show Cause Hearing for March 28, 2011, in
consideration of the issuance of orders for Make Safe or
Demolish to the owners of property located at 617 Bluff St.
b. Setting a Show Cause Hearing for March 28, 2011, in
consideration of the issuance of orders for Make Safe or
Demolish to the owners of property located at 1542 N. High St.
c. Tribute; Congratulating Norm Gear on being named the
Michigan Middle School National Principal of the Year
4. BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
a. Approval of an Application for Exemption of New Personal
Property Submitted by MedAssurant, Inc. for property located
at 3301 E. Michigan Ave.
b. Approval of Knapp's Renaissance Zone Application; 300 South
Washington Sq.
c. Establishment of a Historic District Study Committee for the
Knapp's Building located at 300 S. Washington Sq. and
Confirmation of Appointments of Mark Clouse, Cassandra
Nelson, Mary Toshach, Tom Truscott and Nathalie Winans to
the Historic District Study Committee for the Knapp's Building
located at 300 S. Washington Sq.
d. Confirmation of Appointment of Bob Ford to the Saginaw Street
Corridor Improvement Authority for an At-Large Term to Expire
June 30, 2012
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e. Confirmation of Appointment Chris Strugar-Fritsch to the
Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority for an At-Large
Term to Expire June 30, 2012
5. BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES
a. Appropriation of Community Funding to Progressive
Empowerment Education Resources for its Annual Juneteenth
Celebration to be held June 17-18, 2011
b. Recognition of Non-Profit Status in the City of Lansing to
School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan located at 6035
Executive Dr.
6. BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
a. Correcting the Term Expiration for Elected Officers
Compensation Commission member Patricia Curran to
October 1, 2013
b. Correcting the Term Expiration for Elected Officers
Compensation Commission member Brian Huggler to October
1, 2015
c. Correcting the Term Expiration for Elected Officers
Compensation Commission member Joan Nelson to October
1, 2011
d. Confirmation of Reappointment of Louis Vinson, III to the
Board of Fire Commissioners for an At-Large Term to Expire
June 30, 2012
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. Letter from the City Clerk submitting Minutes of Boards and

Authorities placed on file in the City Clerk’s Office
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b. Letter(s) from the Mayor re:
i. Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application
2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS
a. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury providing

notice to MSU Federal Credit Union of the Denial of its Application for
Exemption of New Personal Property for property located at 104 S.
Washington Sq.
b. Letter from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission
providing 15-Day Notice of a Application from Tjada, Inc. requesting to
Transfer Location of Escrowed 2010 Specially Designated Distributor
(SDD) and Specially Designated Merchant (SDM) Licensed Business
from 3135 S. Pennsylvania Ave. to 5700 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
c. Application for Community Funding submitted by Progressive
Empowerment Education Resources for its Annual Juneteenth
Celebration to be held June 17-18, 2011
d. Letter from Gail Winchell regarding regulations for pit bulls.
XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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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City of Lansing
Notice of Public Hearing
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on March 14, 2011 in the City
Council Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI, for the purpose stated
below:
To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing,

other interested persons, including but not limited to the City Assessor and
representatives of the affected taxing units, to appear and be heard on the
approval of a New Personal Property Exemption (PPE-01-2011)
requested by the applicant indicated below:
Applicant: MedAssurant, Inc.
Applicant's Address: 4321 Collington Road

Bowie, Md 20716
Location of subject property: 3301 East Michigan Avenue

Lansing, MI 48912
Approval of a New Personal Property Exemption (PPE-01-2011) requested by

MedAssurant, Inc. will result in the abatement of new personal property taxes located
within the subject property that is eligible for the tax exemption. Further information
regarding this application for property tax abatement may be obtained from Karl
Dorshimer, Lansing Economic Development Corporation, 401 S. Washington Sq., Suite
100, Lansing, Michigan, 48933, 483-4140.
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk

Michigan Department of Treasury

3427 (Rev. 5-06)
Application for Exemption of New .Personal Property .
Issued under RA, 328 of 1998. An exemption will not be effective until approved by the State Tax Comhlission, '
INSTRUCTIONS: Read instructions' on page 2 of this form before completing this application. File the original and two copies of this
form and the required attachments. (resolution approving, copy of legal description•and a detailed description of the business
operations) with the clerk of the local government unit, The State Tax Commission requires two complete sets, •
PART I: APPLICANT INFORMATION

ia. Applicant/Company Name (Applicant must be an ELIGIBLE BUSINESS) 2, County
MedAssurant, Inc. Ingham
lb. Company Mailing Address (No. and Street, P.O. Box, City, State, ZiP Code) - 3, City/Township/Village (indicate which) .
4321 Collington Road, Bowie, Md 20716 City of Lansing
lc. Location of Eligible Business (No. and Street, City, State; ZIP Code) 4a. Local School District 4b, School Code
3301 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing 33020
5. Check below the type of business in which you are engaged and provide a detailed description'. of the business operation on.aseparatesheet
1 Manufacturing Researchet Development Office Operations

Mining • Wholesale Trade
6a. Identity type of ELIGIBLE DISTRICT where•Eligible 6b:Governingd.IRitthat•EstablishedELIGIBLE DISTRICT 6c. Date. ELIGIBLE DISTRICT was Established.
Business and New Personal Property will be located
Brownfield Redevelopment City of Lansing 8118197
7. Name of Person in the Eligible Business to Contact for Further.Mfermaticn 8. Telephone Number .
David A Finkel (301) 809.1000
9. Mailing Address
4321 Collington Road, Bowie, MIj 20716
The undersigned, authorized officer of the company making this application certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge; no information contained
herein or in the attachments hereto is false hearty way and that all of the information is truly descriptive: of the property for which application is being
made. The undersigned, authorized officer further certifies that the applicant is art Eligible Business as defined in P.A. 328. of 1998.
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15. Mailing Addres • uu•e'City, State a d ZIP Co •e
4321 Collingtan Road,: Bowie, Mla 20716
16. Email Address 47. Telephone Number
ditnkel@tnedassiurantcom (3t#1) 809-4000
PART 2: :LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT CLERK VERIFICATION
19. Name of Load Governmental Unit Which Passed Resolution for Exemption•of NeW Personal 2c• Deis of Resolution (Attach Copy) 21. Expiration Cate of Exemption
Property
22.'Nanie of Clerk 23. Date application was received by Local Unit:
24, Clerk's Signature 25: Clerk's Mailing Address
26. Telephone Number 27. Fax Number • 26. Email Address
29,'LUCI Code 30, School Code 31. Date Districf:was Established
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BY COUNCILMEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, Arnold "Arnie" L. Hall, Jr. was a Lansing Westside resident for over sixty
years where he and his wife raised their four children; and
WHEREAS, he opened his heart and his home to the children in the neighborhood, who
were always welcomed with compassion, a sympathetic ear, and unconditional love;
and
WHEREAS, Arnie was a diehard Sexton Big Red supporter and could often be found in
the school bleachers cheering on the neighborhood kids who so affectionately called
him "Dad"; and
WHEREAS, he was well-known throughout the community for his kind heart, positive
attitude, and zest for life, which earned him countless lifelong friends. He was a
gregarious person who loved talking to people and had a way of making everyone he
met feel special; and
WHEREAS, Arnie was also a dedicated advocate for his community and continually
showed his support through numerous community service activities, such as teaching
Mixology and instructing bowling on Saturday mornings; and
WHEREAS, in the course of our lives, it is a rare gift to know and love someone such as
Arnold Hall, whose sole purpose in fife seemed to be to bring warmth, light, and love
into our lives; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, March 7, 2011, the family and friends of Arnold L. Hall, Jr. will
join together to celebrate and honor his life and share their stories and fond memories
with one another; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Hall's legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, wishes
to extend its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Arnold L. Hall, Jr. He will
be dearly missed.
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BY COUNCILMEMBER A'LYNNE ROBINSON
WHEREAS, consistent with past practice, Ward Councilmembers have been permitted
to recommend the person to be appointed by City Council to the Board of Ethics from
his or her ward; and
WHEREAS, the Third Ward position will become vacant on June 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Third Ward Councilmember A'Lynne Robinson recommends to the Lansing

City Council that Lori Adams Simon fill the Third Ward position of the Board of Ethics
when it becomes vacant on June 30, 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, confirms
the appointment of Lori Adams Simon to the Board of Ethics to the Third Ward position
for a term to begin June 30, 2011 and to expire June 30, 2015.
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BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD
WHEREAS, the Lansing Code Compliance Officer has declared a certain structure
(dwelling) at 617 Bluff Street, Parcel # 33-01-01-09-356-211 and Legal Description: E
30.5 Ft Lot 26 Block 1 0 F Barnes Sub on Block 27 also Lot 10 Assessors Plat No 40
Rec L 11 P 11 to be an unsafe and dangerous building and requested the property
owner be ordered to demolish or otherwise make safe the structure; and
WHEREAS, The Code Compliance Officer red tagged the said structure on July 8,
2010, and requested the property owner be ordered to demolish or otherwise make safe
the structure; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2011, the Lansing Demolition Board held a special meeting
to consider and make a recommendation on whether to declare the structure a
dangerous building, as defined in the Housing Law of Michigan (MCLA 125.539) and
the Lansing Housing and Premises Code (1460.09) to order the property owner to make
safe or demolish the structure; and
WHEREAS, the Code Compliance Office has determined that compliance with the order
of the Lansing Demolition Hearing Board officer has not occurred; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Law of Michigan and the Housing and Premises Code require
that a hearing be conducted to give the property owner an opportunity to show cause
why a dangerous structure should not be demolished or otherwise made safe;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby

schedules a show cause hearing for Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Lansing City Council Chambers, 10 th Floor City Hall, 124 W. Michigan, Lansing,
Michigan in consideration of the finding and order of the Lansing Demolition Hearing
Board Officer regarding the structure at 617 Bluff . Street to give the owner, or the
owner's agent, the opportunity to appear and show cause why the building should not
be demolished or otherwise made safe; and to approve, disapprove, or modify the order
of the hearing officer to demolish or make safe the subject structure.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council requests that the Manager of
Code Compliance notify the owner of said property of the opportunity to appear and
present testimony at the hearing, as required by law.
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BY COUNCILMEMBER CAROL WOOD .

WHEREAS, the Lansing Code Compliance Officer has declared a certain structure
(dwelling) at 1542 N. High Street, Parcel # 33-01-01-10-154-041 and Legal Description:
Lot 25 Block 1 Handy Home , Add to be an unsafe and dangerous building and
requested the property owner be ordered to demolish or otherwise make safe the
structure; and
WHEREAS, The Code Compliance Officer red tagged the said structure on November
19, 2009, and requested the property owner be ordered to demolish or otherwise make
safe the structure; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2011, the Lansing Demolition Board held a special meeting
to consider and make a recommendation on whether to declare the structure a
dangerous building, as defined in the Housing Law of Michigan (MCLA 125.539) and
the Lansing Housing and Premises Code (1460.09) to order the property owner to make
safe or demolish the structure; and
WHEREAS, the Code Compliance Office has determined that compliance with the order
of the Lansing Demolition Hearing Board officer has not occurred; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Law of Michigan and the Housing and Premises Code require
that a hearing be conducted to give the property owner an opportunity to show cause
why a dangerous structure should not be demolished or otherwise made safe;

schedules a show cause hearing for Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Lansing City Council Chambers, 10th Floor City Hall, 124 W. Michigan, Lansing,
Michigan in consideration of the finding and order of the Lansing Demolition Hearing
Board Officer regarding the structure at 1542 N. High Street to give the owner, or the
owner's agent, the opportunity to appear and show cause why the building should not
be demolished or otherwise made safe; and to approve, disapprove, or modify the order
of the hearing officer to demolish or make safe the subject structure.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council requests that the Manager of
Code Compliance notify the owner of said property of the opportunity to appear and
present testimony at the hearing, as required by law.
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BY COUNCILMEMBER CAROL WOOD

WHEREAS, the Michigan Middle School National Principal of the Year Awards are
based upon an exemplary showing of Personal excellence, collaborative leadership,
curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and a school environment reflecting high
expectations for students and staff; and
WHEREAS, under Mr. Gear's leadership, Gardner was awarded a $350,000 grant for
staff professional development, allowing teachers and administrators to attend
workshops to develop and deliver curriculum that is rigorous and relevant, which led to
Garner making Annually Yearly Progress five years in a row; and
WHEREAS, his In-School Suspension room, which he also staffed, helped to create
and maintain a positive learning and teaching environment, and allowing him to build
stronger relationships with both students and staff; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gear rarely occupies his office, preferring to be with the students, in the
hallways, the lunch room, and can often be found greeting students as they arrive in the
morning. It is this commitment to provide a safe environment for the students to achieve
their potential which has earned him the respect of Gardner's staff and its 700-plus
students; and
WHEREAS, he currently serves as member of the Michigan Association of Secondary

School Principals and the Lansing Association of School Administrators, and the
Ingham County Change Initiative Education Committee all of which allow him to stay
informed and have a voice within the school district; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gear is as dedicated to his community as he is to his students and

serves on a number of Boards and Commissions, including, the South Lansing
Business Alliance, Kiwanis Club, South Precinct Advisory Board, Retired Senior
Volunteer Program, and the Ingham County Road Commission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, wishes
to congratulate Norm Gear on receiving the 2011 Michigan Association. of Secondary
School Principal of the Year Award, and extend a warm thank you for his dedication to
excellence in the Lansing School District. We wish you continued success!
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BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Approving a Personal Property Exemption
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Act 328 of 1998 (1998 PA 328), MedAssurant, Inc. has made
Application for Exemption of New Personal Property (PPE-01-2011) for and area commonly
known as 3301 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan which is contained within the Lansing
Brownfield Redevelopment District established by the Lansing City Council on August 18, 1997
pursuant to Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 14, 2001, on the Application for Exemption of
New Personal Property, at which, and with advance written notice, the assessor and all
representatives of affected taxing units were afforded an opportunity to appear and be heard on
the application and exemption request; and
WHEREAS, the City is an eligible distressed community under Public Act 328 by containing NEZ
classifications under Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act of 1.992, and as acknowledged in the
State Tax Commission bulletin on exemption of new personal property to assessing officers,
dated May 10, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment District is an eligible district under Public Act
198 of 1974, as amended, and it is within the jurisdiction of the City of Lansing and, therefore,
within an eligible distressed community; and
WHEREAS MedAssurant meets the requirements of an eligible business under Public Act 328
by being primarily engaged in office activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby approves the
application of MedAssurant, Inc. for exemption of new personal property (PPE-01-2011)
pursuant to Public Act 328 of 1998, as amended, for that portion of the Lansing Brownfield
Redevelopment District, legally described as: COM 84 FT N OF W 1/4 COR SEC 13, TH N
1248.9 FT, E 331.54 FT, S 1244 FT, W 331.26 FT TO BEG; SEC 13 T4N R2W, commonly
known as 3301 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the personal property exemption (PPE-01-2011) under Public
Act 328 shall be fo'r the period of 12 years effective December 31, 2011 and ending Dec 30,
2023.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall cause the application for exemption of new
personal property (PPE-01-2011) to be completed and shall cause the completed application
and a copy of this Resolution to be filed with the State Tax Commission.
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Resolution #
BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Renaissance Zone Act, being Public Act 376 of 1996
(PA 375 of 1996), George F. Eyde Limited Family Partnership & Louis J. Eyde Limited
Family Partnership (the Developer) has filed an application (the "Application") for a
Renaissance Subzone with the Lansing City Clerk, for a proposed redevelopment
project in Lansing with an estimated cost of thirty six million four hundred thousand
dollars ($36,400,000) (the "Project"), to be constructed on the property more commonly
known as 300 South Washington Square (former Knapp's Building), (the "Property");
and
WHEREAS, the application form was changed by the Michigan Economic

Development Corporation after submission; therefore, a new application form was
presented to Council; and
WHEREAS, Developer as owner of the Property, entered into the Knapp's

Building Development Agreement (the "Agreement") on January 10, 2011 with the City
of Lansing (the "City") and the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (the
"LEDC"); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement specifies that the Developer make application for a
Renaissance Subzone for the Project prior to March 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, approval of a resolution in support of the Renaissance Zone is a

prior condition to the Developer proceeding with the Project pursuant to Section 3.2 of
the Agreement.

approves an application for submission to the Michigan Strategic Fund with a City
Council recommendation to approve a Renaissance Subzone, for the property more
commonly known as 300 South Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan, legally
described as:
Lots 1 and 2, Also the East 56 feet of Lots 11 .and 12, together with the right of way for
alley and yard purposes over the North 10 feet of the South 24 feet of the West 109 feet
and the East 21 feet of the South 24 feet of the West 109 feet of said Lot 11, Block 128,
Original Plat City of Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Liber 2 Plats, Page 36, 37 and 38, Ingham County Records
for the period of fifteen (15) consecutive years to begin on December 31, 2011.
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 applicant is not delinquent in any taxes related to the properties.

2. All of the items described in the Application for Renaissance Subzone
have been provided to the City of Lansing by the applicant.
3. The commencement of rehabilitation activities of the facility did not

occur prior to the establishment of the Renaissance Subzone.
4. The application relates to the Renaissance Subzone properties more

commonly known as 300 South Washington Square, Lansing,
Michigan for a proposed redevelopment project in Lansing with an
estimated cost of thirty six million four hundred thousand dollars
($36,400,000).
5. The completion of the Project is calculated to, and will at the time of
issuance of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to, increase
commercial activity, create employment, and revitalize an urban area.
6. If the renaissance zone designation is granted, persons and property

within the renaissance zone are exempt from taxes levied by the city,
as provided in the Renaissance Zone Act.
IT IS FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall cause the Application for the
Renaissance Subzone to be completed, including the "Clerk Certification" and submit
the Application and a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Strategic Fund.
RESOLUTION #
Establishment of a Historic District Study Committee
WHEREAS, Louis J. and George F. Eyde, of the Eyde Company, by letter dated
December 16, 2010, request a local historic district designation as a single historic
resource for the former J.W. Knapp's Building, located at 300 S. Washington Ave.; and
WHEREAS, the Knapp's Building, was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places as a building with local architectural significance, due to Art-Moderne
architectural style; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have indicated their commitment to improving the property in
accordance with the federal standards for its rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS; the local historic district designation will make this property eligible for State
and Federal income tax credits of up to 25 percent of qualified building rehabilitation
costs; and
WHEREAS, Mark Clouse, has been designated as the applicants' representative on the
Historic District Study Committee; and
WHEREAS, Historic District Commission members Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach,

Tom Truscott, and Nathalie Winans have also volunteered to serve on a Historic District
Study Committee, and would satisfy the Study Committee membership requirements
under the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Committee on Development and Planning has reviewed the request by
the property owners within the proposed district;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby waives
the optional public hearing on this proposal, which would have been held prior to the
establishment of the Historic District Study Committee, due to the fact that the proposed
district is a single property district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council hereby establishes a Historic District

Study Committee pursuant to Chapter 1220 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances with the
powers and duties thereunder to conduct studies and make reports and
recommendations regarding the former J.W. Knapp's Building, 300 S. Washington
Avenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor's appointments of Mark Clouse, Cassandra
Nelson, Mary Toshach, Tom Truscott, and Nathalie Winans to the Study Committee are
hereby confirmed.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Historic District Study Committee make its report
and recommendation to the Council within 180 days after all its members have been
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
WHEREAS, the Mayor made the appointment of Bob Ford of 809 Center, Suite 1,
Lansing, MI 48906 as an At-Large member of Saginaw Corridor Improvement Authority
for a term to expire June 30, 2012.
WHEREAS, the Development and Planning Committee met on March 9, 2011 and took
affirmative action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby confirms
the appointment of Bob Ford of 809 Center, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48906 as an At-Large
member of Saginaw Corridor Improvement Authority for a term to expire June 30, 2012.
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WHEREAS, the Mayor made the appointment of Chris Strugar-Fritsch of 7230 Physical
Plant Department, P.O. Box 40010 Lansing, MI 48901 as an At-Large member of
Saginaw Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority for a term to expire June 30, 2012.
WHEREAS, the Development and Planning Committee met on March 9, 2011 and took
affirmative action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby confirms
the appointment of Chris Strugar-Fritsch of 7230 Physical Plant Department, P.O. Box
40010 Lansing, MI 48901 as an At-Large member of Saginaw Avenue Corridor
Improvement Authority for a term to expire June 30, 2012.
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BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, Progressive Empowerment Education Resources has requested $500.00

to defray costs associated with the rental of the showmobile and setup for the Annual
Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 17-18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services met on March 7, 2011 and reviewed
the request; and
WHEREAS, the maximum total amount of Community Promotion Funds to be awarded

an organization in one fiscal year is $500.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby,

approves an allocation from the Community Promotion Account to Progressive
Enpowerment Education Resources to defray costs associated with the rental of the
showmobile and setup for the Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held on June 17-18
2011;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Finance Department shall
process this request by charging $500.00 to the Council Community Promotion Account
- 101.112101.741289.0;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Progressive Empowerment Education Resources shall

submit a written analysis of the event, including information regarding the number of
attendees, a detailed account as to contributors, funds received, expended, and
residual funds to the Lansing City Council within 60 days after the event.
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BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan has requested a resolution

of recognition as a Local Nonprofit Organization operating in the City of Lansing for the
purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license pursuant to MCL 432.103 (9); and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reported that, based on a review of the
documentation submitted, the applicant qualifies as a Local Nonprofit Organization;

recognizes the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan as a Local Nonprofit
Organization operating in the City of Lansing for the purpose of obtaining a charitable
gaming license.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk is requested to provide a copy of this

resolution to the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan of 6035 Executive
Drive, Suite, 103, Lansing, MI 48911
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
WHEREAS, the Lansing City Council on December 8, 2008 confirmed the Mayor's
reappointment of Patricia H. Curran to the Elected Officers Compensation Commission
to an At-Large position for a term to expire October 01, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received a request from the Mayor for a term correction to
reflect actual expiration dates in accordance with official records; and
WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole met on March 7, 2011 and took affirmative
action;

approves the term correction for the Elected Officers Compensation Commission At-
Large Member Patricia H. Curran scheduled to expire on October 01, 2014 to a term to
expire of October 01, 2013.
appointment of Brian Huggler to the Elected Officers Compensation Commission to an
At-Large position for a term to expire October 01, 2014; and
action;

Large Member Brian Huggler scheduled to expire on October 01, 2014 to a term to
DP
appointment of Joan Nelson to the Elected Officers Compensation Commission to an
At-Large position for a term to expire October 01, 2012; and
action;

Large Member Joan Nelson scheduled to expire on October 01, 2012 to a term to
AFT
WHEREAS, the Mayor made the reappointment of Louis Vinson, III to the Board of Fire
Commissioners to an At-Large position for a term to expire June 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole met on June 21, 2010 and took affirmative
action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, confirms
the reappointment of Louis Vinson, III to the Board of Fire commissioners to an At-Large
position for a term to expire June 30, 2012.
RAFT.
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
March 10, 2011
President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council

10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear President Robinson and Council Members:
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
Board of Fire Commissioners January 19, 2011
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,
Chris Swope, CMC

Lansing City Clerk
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

City of Lansing
Board of Fire Commissioners
120 E. Shiawassee Street
Lansing MI 48933
(517) 483-4200
Fax (517) 483-4488
www.lansinqfire.com
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE LANSING. BOARD .0F FIRE COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR FIRE BOARD. MEETING
January 19,201 1
The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on January 19 th, 2011, at 120 East
Shiawassee, Lansing MI. Fire Commissioner Vice-Chairperson Louis Vinson
called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Commissioners Present
Robert Brown Jr., Frank Ferro, Robert Hudson, Jody Washington, Louis Vinson
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Commissioners Excused ".N
Yvonne Young McConnell, Helen Keeney
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Others Present ^.a 01
Fire Chief Tom Cochran, Michelle Greko, Eric Weber, Jerry.Ambrose
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Additions to the Aqenda
None v0 .
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Hudson and supported by Commissioner Brown
to accept the December minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
Communications
None
Presentations
Chief Cochran stated that he e-mailed everyone the information that Jerry Ambrose,
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, has submitted to the City Council and this
presentation will be based on that.
Jerry Ambrose stated that he just wanted to stop by and inform everyone of where we
are with the budget. He said that the next several months are going to be contentious
because of the circumstances of where we are at. The big picture is that the economy
and how it affects the City's revenue has not improved the way we thought it would or
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as quickly as we thought it would. We continue to see short falls in our revenues. Our
fiscal year budget for 2009 which began July 1 was a $117 million dollar budget for the
general fund and of that the Fire Department's portion was around $30 million. When
we closed the books for the end of that year we didn't take in $117 million we took in
$108 million and that was because our income tax revenues were down because we
continued to have fewer and fewer people working. Property tax revenue was down
because the state, after we had our budget in place, made some administrative
changes to the personal property tax multiplier, cost the City nearly $1.5 million. The
State, through an Executive Order, reduced the revenue sharing by $2 million. There
were some other things to, but by large we had some things happen revenue wise that
affected us badly. We knew some of that early in the year we went through what steps
we could to reduce our cost during that year. At the end of the year we didn't spend
$117 million which was good, but we did spend about $112 million. So we spent about
$4.5 million more than we took in last year, which we were not at all pleased with.
Luckily we had the reserves and that is why we don't spend every penny that we have
and try to keep a little in the check book. But we spent about half of the reserves, so
that is of concern to us. Now we saw all that coming at the time we adopted this year's
budget. This year's budget .that we are living in now is $109 million and we made a lot of
changes. Half our work force is working 36 hr weeks. We've got changes in our labor
contracts with Fire and Police and other things to reduce costs. We are all familiar with
cut backs to the budget, what can we do with less than we get.
Our budget this year is $109 million and as best as we can tell we are on track with our
spending over all. Our revenues are about what we expected having said that we have
the State of the State address that will be taking place in a few minutes and we are not
sure what the State will do in this fiscal year. We do know that we have a lot of property
tax appeals under way right now. There are a lot of people not making any money..
Businesses are being advised to appeal their assessments and a lot of property owners
are appealing their assessments. The decision will come from the Michigan Tax
Tribunal and we are at risk of having to pay back taxes to property owners. So we are
dealing with a $109 million budget right now.
We look forward to next year, the fiscal year begins on July 1 and the Mayor has to
present a balanced budget to City Council by March 28. We are spending a lot of time
right now trying to figure out what budget the Mayor is going to purpose at the end of
March and look forward to what the Council will end up adopting sometime in May. As
we look at what our revenues will be for next year we have to consider that property
values are going to continue to drop. Our Assessor tells us that over all the property
value is down by 8 percent. So that is about $3 million less in revenue that we will get
from property tax. Income Tax, good news there, as reported by the State there are
more people working today than there was a few months ago. We see that we are
collecting income taxes at a better rate than we did last year, but we are nowhere close
to what income tax revenue was in 2008. So there is improvement there but not much.
We have already heard that the new Governor will not be raising taxes and the word
revenue sharing has come up several times and for us that is a significant threat. We
get about $14 million in revenue sharing; $ 7 million can not be touched by the legislator
without constitutional amendment. That is good news but the bad news is the other $7
million can be touched. As we know from passed experience they didn't feel bad about
taking away $2 million, so we need to decide what we think the State is going to do in
terms of revenue sharing. So we assume we are going to lose a little bit, we actually
think we will be losing a couple of million, but we also know we could lose as much as
$7 million. So if you look at property tax revenue, income tax revenue and revenue
sharing those are our big 3 revenue sources they also account for about 80 percent of
all of the revenue that we get. We are projecting about $103 million to build our budget
on next year. So that's a challenge and that would be more workable if it weren't for
knowing that our costs are going to go up just to meet the obligations that we need to
meet. Half of our work force is working 36 hours a week and we designed that as a
temporary measure not a permanent one. So if we look at everything we are doing
today and said what is it going to cost us next year to do everything that we are not
doing but to work people at 40 hours and not at 36, we came up with a figure of $118
million. So just to do what we are not doing today and to move people back to 40 hour
a week, we need $118 million and we have a $103 million in revenue. That is the $15
million that we have talked about. So that is the challenge that we have. As I have said
we have been doing this exercise for 4 years going on the 5th year and where the City's
work force for employees was over 1300 in 2005 it is now less than 1000. Now we
have to find $15 million and reduce expenses to meet the revenues that we expect to
come in. So that is the challenge that we are facing and we are well into that process of
thinking it through.
Every department including the Fire Department has been asked to tell us what they
can do with a budget target that is 85 percent what otherwise it would be. Now that is
$25 million for a budget roughly for the Fire Department. Now for all the conversations
that you may hear about, nothing has been decided and will not be until the Mayor has
submitted his budget to the City Council in March. We will probably have budget
decisions in our head by the first week in March. But right now we are going to be
talking about a lot of things. I know the Chief has been talking with his staff about a lot
of different things. We should not confuse those things with decisions that haven't been
made.
Chief Cochran has been told to tell us what he can do with a $25 million budget as
opposed to $30 million. Now we have to see what a Fire budget looks like at $25 million
and a Police budget at $30 or $32 million. We have to see what other budgets look like
with 15 percent taken out. A lot of departments have already seen significant changes
and we are going to look at that and the Mayor is going to look at that and he is going to
do what he needs to do to present a budget that he is comfortable with. He has been
pretty stead fast from day 1 that public safety is his number 1 priority. He is not going to
recommend a budget that is going to compromise public safety being Police or Fire.
But that doesn't mean whatever the Police Department and Fire Department wants is
going to be what they get. They are going to have to look at some choices. We are.
going to work with our employees to address some cost saving measures. Over the last
3 to 4 years we have had great success with our employees on coming up with ideas.
Our cabinet has been great on coming up with alternatives that we can live with. I think
for the most part if you ask someone out in the city if they have seen their services
seriously degraded from the City over the last 4 or 5 years, I don't think that they would
say that they have. Most people will say oh yeah I didn't know that. They care about if
they call 911 they had better get a response and it had better be quick if their house is
on fire or if there is someone in their house. They would like their streets occasionally
plowed. They want to know if they have concerns with something in their
neighborhoods that someone is going to address that. There are a number of things
that they expect to get and they have been getting. They expect to have a decent parks
system; they just renewed the Parks Mileage. So 'they value those. So we have done a
good job over the last few years, as have many cities.
Commissioner Ferro asked if that $15 million cut includes $2 million in revenue sharing..
Jerry said yes it is. We have a risk that the Governor will purpose to eliminate all
statutory revenue sharing and that would be another 5 so it would be $20 million instead
of $15 million.
Commissioner Ferro asked if all of the property tax appeals were approved how much
of a loss would that be?
Jerry responded that it would be $3 million and that would be worse case. We can't
control the time frame on it either.
Commissioner Brown asked what has been the real affect of the 36 hour weeks.
Jerry stated that people have noticed that because it is sometimes a little harder to get a
hold of a department. Some offices are closed on Friday's. Planning and
Neighborhood Development works four 9 hour days and are closed on Fridays and
people had to adjust to that. Treasurer's office is closed every other Friday. Early on
we had people coming in and knocking on the door. Interdepartmentally it is probably
more complicated. We tried to be flexible with the employees and when you call to talk
to someone you find out that they are not there that day. Beyond that we made sure
people had the ability to pay their taxes. We had builders that weren't to happy that
needed permits only to come down and find out that the office was closed on Friday.
We tried to work with that by saying that if you call us in advance we will make the
adjustments. It's been ok. But it has been tough internally to schedule more than
anything. There have been times that we have had to work people more than 36 hours
and then the question comes up who gets to do that?
Commissioner Washington asked when is that set to end.
Jerry stated that the agreement with the labor contracts was until the end of this fiscal
year. We will be talking with our Unions.
Commissioner Hudson asked if stepping up our enforcement of collections give you a

bigger increase in revenue.
Jerry stated that it would some but not a lot. I think you have to look at our population.
We have a high number of folks who just can't afford it. We could harass them more
but what little we would get would not be worth the harassment. We had this
conversation with District Court, District Court creates enough revenue to take care of
them selves and that is not the case here. We will be looking at all the fees and charges
to see if they are enough and we will be looking at the way we do things as we have
always done. I wish there was a silver bullet somewhere but there is not. People have
asked about raising taxes and yes it can be done by Council, but if they raise it 4 mil it is
only going to give $8 million not $15. The Mayor has been pretty stead fast on living
within our means.
Commissioner Hudson asked if they have gone back and looked at possible savings
that did not get passed and reviewed those again?
Jerry said that they have looked at everything a second time.

Commissioner Hudson asked about like another incentive for retiring?
Jerry stated that they have offered 2 years in a row a retirement incentive. He said we
have worked hard not to lay anyone off and have been successful so far. I am not sure
the answer is offering another retirement incentive right now.
Commissioner Washington asked if there was any consideration to selling assets.
Jerry stated that we are going down an entire list of things. Some things will not happen
that quickly. Long term we could look at selling City Hall. We are looking at our entire
inventory of Parks. We have 104 Parks in the City about half of them are really
considered by the Parks Department as program Parks.
Commissioner Vinson stated that the City has a lot of rental property has it been
considered to raise the fee for rentals?
Jerry said that it is one of the items on the list to look at.
Firefighter Weber asked if there was an option to sell the Golf Courses.
Jerry said that we only have 1 golf course left open. The rest of them are vacant and
they'are on the list to look at selling. But some of these things-do require the vote of the
people to sell them. We have tried to minimize our cost to maintain them only to get
weed ordinance violations from the Townships.
Commissioner Brown asked if the City Council was being fairly corporative with the
Mayor of the budget issues.
Jerry stated that they do no know yet. He said you are one of the first groups that we
have meet with. At this point we have talked with them but they don't know what we
have proposed to Fire and Police. They are concerned; their question is how are you
going to do this?
Commissioner Ferro asked about regionalization. He asked if that has been looked at
as a possibility and what kind of cost savings is there?
Jerry stated that it has been talked about and talked about a lot. I think there is not
enough pain yet and not enough incentive yet. He stated that in his opinion only that if
the State was to say you want revenue sharing than you need to do something specific
on regionalism, if that were to happen I think you would see a lot of people jumping.
That is a multi million dollar incentive. Then people would begin to pay attention. There
are more corporations going on than one sees. The 911 Center for example is regional.
They will be moving out to their new location on Jolly Road and Cedar Street by spring
2012 and then we won't be supporting them once that happens. There has been talk
and meetings about the Fire Departments.
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Chief Cochran said that there is a meeting on Friday regarding that. Jerry said it best
that there is this perception out there that it is Lansing's problem and Lansing is the one
that is hurting and we are not going to come in and solve Lansing's problems. In all
fairness there is a lot that we have done, a lot of positive things and I have discussed
those with you.
Commissioner Hudson asked if there is a priority list of all departments that are funded?
As a homeowner I feel Fire and Police are very important and I am all in favor of
supporting neighborhoods. If I had to choose between having a community center
painted or something for the kids to do during the summer and having patrols on the
streets or in the stations I would choose safety. Do you have a list of where the money
is going?
Jerry stated that all of them are important. The budget that will be presented will reflect
the Mayors priorities. Part of what we need to do as a city is grow. We have to have
people who want to live here; we need to have businesses that want to locate here. We
can't do it if there are holes in the streets and if you wonder if Police and Fire are going
to respond. It's not that simple, you can't just go down the list, and we want to do it all.
The one thing we do know is that everything we do benefits some people. All you have
to do is say that you are taking something away and all of a sudden you have this group
of people coming up with reasons not to. This budget will be a getting back to basic
budget. For example, to provide basic Fire services, do we need to do everything that
we are currently doing, do we need to have all the personnel that we are using?
Commissioner Vinson asked when looking at the budget, do you look at it on a 1 year
status or a 2 year status?
Jerry said that he was glad that this question was asked. He said we like to look at it by
multi year. Last year at this time we said it's not only going to be tough this year but
over the next 4 years it will be tuff. We predicted that it would be 2015 before we saw
growth and revenues would resume before we would see a difference and we have now
revised it to be 2016. We are looking financially ahead and there are things that we
have got to begin to do now if we are going to try and impact the City finances in the
next 2 years. We have to look ahead and know where we are going. So having said
this and with all the gloom and doom we are going to continue to invest in the City. We `
have got to continue to make this City attractive, we have got to aggressively pursue
businesses to come here. We will get through it.
Chief Cochran stated that we have got to look at the positives, looking right across the
street we have the world headquarters for the Accident Fund and bringing jobs to the
downtown area.
Administrative Comments - Fire Chief Tom Cochran

• Introduced Michelle Greko. She is a newest staff member here at the office. She
is filling in for Patti who is off on leave.
• Mike Lewis had back surgery and is doing well.
• We have had some very productive meetings and have some great ideas on
building a budget on $25 million. I have brought in my division heads and some
administrative assistants and we have been very productive. I am
communicating with the unions. The unions are meeting with their boards and
are having some very serious discussions. We are about ready to submit our first
round of proposals.
• We have taken delivery of our new Tech Rescue , Vehicle. It is at Station 8. That
was purchased through grant funds. It is a beautiful rig and there is a lot involved
with that like transferring all the equipment. Training is required to operate this
vehicle. Would like to see about changing the location of February's meeting to
Station 8 so you can see the new vehicle.
• End of year report is being worked on and needs to be completed.
• Tri-ad, No Senior with out Christmas. We held the event on December. 15 and it
was very successful. 270 Christmas baskets were delivered. They were very
grateful for the hard work of the Firefighters at the station. It was really great to
see the parade of Police and Fire vehicles going through the station picking up
baskets and going and delivering them to the seniors. That was a huge positive
event.
Committee Reports
None
Old Business
None
New Business
None
General Order:
Commissioner Washington requested to be excused from February's Meeting for she
will be in Cancun for 2 weeks.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner Ferro and supported by Commissioner Brown to
adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:10
P.m-
Minutes Submitted t'1 C on February 9, 2011.
APPROVED: February 9, 2011
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

9th Floor, City Hall
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1694
(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
TO: City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council Members
FROM: Mayor Virg Bernero
DATE: March 10, 2011
RE: Resolution- Setting a Public Hearing-Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund

Grant Application
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment
"Equal Opportunity Employer"

City of Lansing
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum .
To: Virg Bernero, Mayor
From: Murdock Jemerson
Subject: Resolution- Setting a Public Hearing-Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant
Application
Date: March 10, 2011
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Agenda.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.
Attachments
"Equal Opportunity Employer"

BY COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS . .
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING .
WHEREAS, a grant application for $600,000 is to be filed with the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources and Environment for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
grant no later than April 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Grand River Park recreational improvements are contained in
the Parks Five Year Master Plan for 2010 through 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Grand River Park improvements are meant to create a trail head of the
Waverly Road Regional Recreational Pathway and construct interior park recreational
non-motorized path as well as a fishing pier; and
WHEREAS, the Park board met on March 10, 2011 and unanimously supported the
MDNR Trust fund application; and
WHEREAS, it is a requirement to hold a public hearing in consideration of the Michigan

Natural Resources Trust Fund grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby sets a
public hearing for March 28, 2011 in consideration of the Michigan Natural Resources
Trust Fund grant to be filed with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and
Environment.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN
RICK SNYDER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANDY DILLON
GOVERNOR LANSING STATE TREASURER
March 7,' 2011
Patrick McPharlin
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
3777 West Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823 ..
Dear Mr. Patrick McPharlin:
Pursuant to Section 9f of Public Act 206 of 1893, the General Property Tax Act, the Department of
Treasury received the New Personal Property Exemption resolution submitted for Michigan State
University Federal Credit Union, application # 257-2010, in the City of Lansing, Ingham County.
The State Tax Commission, at their December 20, 2010 meeting, considered the Michigan State
University Federal Credit Union resolution.- After consideration, it has been determined that Michigan
State University Federal Credit Union is not an eligible business as defined in Section 9f(7)(d).
Therefore, since Michigan State University Federal Credit Union does not qualify as an eligible business,
the request for the New Personal Property Exemption has been denied.
If you have further questions regarding the denial of this exemption, please contact Heather Cole of the
Property Services Division at (517) 373-2408, PTE-Section@michigan.gov , or P.O. Box 30760, Lansing,
MI 48909.
Sincerely,
Kelli Sobel, Executive Director

State Tax Commission
cc: Maria L. Irish, Assessor, City of Lansing

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Clerk, City of Lansing
P.O. BOX 30760 . LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

www.michigan.gov/treasury • (517) 335-4410
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION (MLCC)
7150 Harris Drive, P.O. Box 30005
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7505
LOCAL GOVERNMENT 15-DAY NOTICE

[Authorized by R 436.1105 (2d) and (3)]
MARCH 7, 2011
LANSING CITY COUNCIL .

ATTN: CLERK
124 W.'MICHIGAN AVENUE
LANSING, MI 48933-1694
REQUEST ID it 577483
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has received an application from TJADA INC., REQUESTS
TO TRANSFER LOCATION OF ESCROWED 2010 SDD & SDM LICENSED BUSINESS FROM 3135 S.
PENNSYLVANIA, LANSING, MI 48910, INGHAM COUNTY TO 5700 S. PENNSYLVANIA, LANSING, MI 48910, INGHAM
COUNTY.
Home address and telephone number:

CONTACT: TINA JADAOUN, 10922 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, DIMONDALE, MI 48821 ., B (517) 862-7813
Specially Designated Merchant (SDM) licenses permit the sale of beer and wine for consumption off
the premises only. Specially Designated Distributor (SDD) licenses permit the sale of alcoholic liquor,
other than beer and wine under 21 per cent alcohol by volume, for consumption off the premises only.
For your information, part of the investigation of the application is conducted by the local law
enforcement agency and investigative forms will be released to them either in person or by mail.
.Although local governing body approval is not required by the Michigan Liquor Control Code, Rules
and Related Laws for off-premise licenses, the local governing body, or its designee, may notify the
Commission at the above address within 15 days of receipt of this letter if the applicant location will
not be in compliance with all appropriate state and local building, plumbing, zoning, fire, sanitation
and health laws and ordinances, or if the applicant is considered ineligible due to other factors.
All conditions of non-compliance must be outlined in detail, indicating the applicable laws and
ordinances. A copy of the law and/or ordinance may be submitted with the notification.
If you have any questions, please contact Unit 3 of the Retail Licensing Division at (517) 636-0204.
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LC-3104(Rev. 09/05) The Department of Labor & Economic Growth will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age,
Authority: R436.1105(2d) and (3) national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. If you need help with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans
Completion: Mandatory with Disabilities Act, you may make your needs known to this agency.
Penalty: No License

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Please list any admission fee or registration fee for this event: . eves
ALONG WITH THIS COMPLETED FORM YOU MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:
(Please check after each Is completed and attach)
Q0rl
6t^pc.^^
A BUDGET FOR YOUR EVENT 4 tea's'' ad
A LIST OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES AND HOW EACH FUNDING - (Pd L
SOURCE WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE EVENT -M- () c 1 s
_ LIST OF YOUR ORGANIZATION=S OFFICERS
A COPY OF COMPLETED RESERVATION FORM OR CONTRACT FOR FACILITY
FOR THE EVENT
If your request is granted, you must provide an accounting of how the.funds
received were spent and a written analysis of the event to the City Council within
60 days after the event. Attached please find a Community Fundinq Reporting'
Statement - it must be completed and returned along with the written analysis
after the event has taken place to .be eligible for Community Funding for the next
fiscal or future fiscal years. -- - .
SIGNED: DATE: 10
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE

Approved by the Committee on General Services and City Council
Date Approved Resolution # Signature
CITY OF LANSING - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FACILITY SALES RECEIPT
Receipt # 149909
Payment Date: 10/20/2010
10783 4'01/
ke2t, '
Household #:
Work Phone: (517)394-6900
MASK MEMORIAL CME LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION

AU: MARILYN PLUMMER/RODNEY SHEPARD City Hall - 8th Floor
5601 S. WAVERLY RD - P.O. BOX 23065 124 W. Michigan Avenue
LANSING MI 48909 LANSING MI 48933-1206
Phone: (517)483-4277
www.Iansingmi.gov
Facility Reservation Detalis, .<<_.

Facility: ST JOSEPH; 'K,,EN1IRE PARK1
Reserv. Contact: "RODENY SHEPARD, :'"(517)887=0894 ,
Reserv. Number: 19094 Status: Firm
Purpose: 2011 Juneteenth Festival - Park is a 2 Day Use.
Date Day . Time Fees + Tax Discount Prev Paid Cur Paid 'Abu' eDue
150.00
. 06/17/2011 Fri 7:OOA to 10:00P 0.00 0.00 0.00 x'50"00
Fee Details: Fee Description Amount Count Discount Sales Tax Total Fee
• • MISC PK APP/PRO 50.00 1.00 0.00 . 0.00 50.00
MISC PARK RENTS 100.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 . 100.00
0611812011 Sat 7:00A to 10:00P 100.00 0.00 . 0.00 0.00 100.00
MISC PARK RENTS 100.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
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Facility: . SVJO:' P'' ±PA KcEIELD; 4 ` 3`r
Reserv. Contact ODENY SHEPARD, HM: (597)887-0894
Purpose: 2011 Juneteenth Festival- Softball Game -1 fit at start only -1 game only - start 4pm
Date [lay Time Fees +Tax Discount Prev Paid Cur Paid .KPtmouritlDue±ît^K
06/17/2011 Fri 7:OOA to 10:00P 32.00 0.00 0.00 0.00" 32sOftt^^
MATERIALS 8.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
ATH FLD WKD USE- A 24.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 24.00
Facility:
Reserv. Contact:
$HOWMQBILE, SHOWMOBILE '
RODENY SHEPARD,1-IM: (517)867 0894
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purpose: 2011 Juneteeth Festival - Festival Day use only - extensions but no PA - location St. Joe Park
Date Time Fees + Tax Discount Prev Paid inounD%ie

Cur Paid' M
06/18/2011 Sat 7:OOA to 11:00P • 700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
SHOWMOBILE WITH EXT 700.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 700.00
Page # 1

FACILITY SALES RECEIPT
Receipt # 149909
Payment Date: 10/20/2010
Household .#: 10783
Facility Comments DO NOT ATTACH ANYTHING TO THE METAL OR STAGE WITH TAPE, SCREWS, NAILS,
STAPLES, ETC. BANNERS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE BACK WALL OF THE STAGE BY
HANGING IT FROM THE WIRE. ADDITIONAL STAFF CHARGES, IF ANY, WILL BE
CALCULATED AFTER THE SCHEDULED RESERVATION HAS TAKEN PLACE AND WILL
BE BASED ON ACTUAL EMPLOYEE TIME ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Processed on 10/20/10 @ 10:18:23 by CLM FEES CHARGED ON NEW LINE ITEMS (+) 982.00
DISCOUNT APPLIED AGAINST THESE FEES (-) 0.00
TAX CHARGED ON NEW FEES (+) 0.00
HH DEPOSITNISIT CHARGED 0.00
i4NEW.AMOUNT.:•DUE;" ... 982.00
PREVIOUS NET HOUSEHOLD BALANCE 0.00

^'.T0TAL'DUE 982.00
NEW FEES PAID ON THIS RECEIPT (-) 0.00

NEW DEPOSIT PAID (-) 0.00
isT.OTA!'P.•AIDi'•:; ,`? 'a`=i;3 _ ...........`0:00:°..
NEW NET HOUSEHOLD BALANCE 982.00
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-onn W-9 Request for Taxpayer Give form to the

requester. Do not
'Rev. October 2000 ldenti#ication Number and Certification k
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send to the IRS.
)epartment of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service ^2•.'< ' ^p.•
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Name (as shown on your income tax return) "ass
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'6 II Other (see instructions) ^
Requester's name and address (optional)
c Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.)
n. 0 5601 S. Waverly Road
City, state, and ZIP code
Lansing MI 48911 _
last account number(s) here (optional)
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on Llne 1 to avoid Social security number
backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident
alien,•sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is
or
your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3.
Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose Employer identification number
number to enter. 30 ; 0299664
Certification
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that
1. The number_shown on this. form is my correct taxpayer Identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and .
2. i am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) .l have not been ndtifled by the Internal •
Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has
notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and
3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below).
Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup
withholding' because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply.
For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement
arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the Certification, but you must
provide your correct TIN. See the instructions on page 4.
Sign
Here
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U.S. person
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Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are
General Instructions 'considered a U.S. person if you are:
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless • An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien,
otherwise noted.
• A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or
Purpose of Form organized in the United States or under the laws of the United
A person who is required to file an Information return with the States,
IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) • An estate (other than a foreign estate), or
to report, for example, income paid to you, real estate • A.domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section
transactions, mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or 301.7701-7).
abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or Special rules for partnerships. Partnerships that conduct a
contributions you made to an IRA. trade or business in the United States are generally required to
Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a pay a withholding tax on any foreign partners' share of income
resident alien), to provide your correct TIN to the person from such business.. Further, in certain cases where a Form W-9
requesting it (the requester) and, when applicable, to: has not been received, a partnership is required to presume that
1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are a partner is a foreign person, and pay the withholding tax.
waiting for a number to be issued), Therefore, if you are a U.S. person that is a partner in a
partnership conducting a trade or business in the United States,
2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or provide Form W-9 to the partnership to establish your U.S.
3. Claim exemption from backup withholding If you are a U.S. status and avoid withholding on your share of partnership
exempt payee. If applicable, you are also certifying that as a income.
U.S. person, your allocable share of any partnership income from The person who gives Form W-9 to the partnership for
a U.S. trade or business is not subject to the withholding tax on purposes of establishing its U.S. status and avoiding withholding
foreign partners' share of effectively connected Income. on its allocable share of net income from the partnership
Note. If a requester gives you. a form other than Form W-9 to conducting a trade or business in the United States Is in the
request your TIN, you must use the requester's form if it is following cases:
substantially similar to this Form W-9. • The U.S. owner of a disregarded entity and not the entity,
Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 10-2007)

Juneteenth Budget 2011 (Proposed)
Income
Juneteenth Fundraiser $ 1,000.00

Ads $ 5,000.00
Events $ 750.00
Sponsers $ 3,300.00
Vendors $ 2,500.00
Total Income $12, 550.00 .
Expenses
Al Rent-All $ 987.00
Parks & Rec $ 900.00
Entertainment $ 3,000.00
Capitol Facilities $ 500.00
Corporate Filing $ 20.00
Lansing Athletic $ 400.00
Office $ . 200.00
Postage $ 310.00
Technical Sound $ 700.00
Lodging $ 110.00
Speechs $ 1,000.00
Newspaper printing $ 800.00
Layout- G. Kelley $ 250.00
Radio Advertising/Ads $ 1,000.00
VIP Tent $ 200.00
Childrens Activities $ 300.00
Essay contest $ 351.00
Catering $ 600.00
Total Expenses $ 11,628.00
Net Profit (Loss) $ 922.00

11:04 PM P.E.E.R,S.
06/09/10 Profit & Loss Detail
Accrual Basis January 1 through June 9, 2010
Type Date Num Name . Memo Clr Split Amount ,

Ordinary IncomelExpense
Income
1 Program Income
Ads
Deposit 5/10/2010 1743 Michigan Legislative ... ad Comerica Bank 300.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 013098 PPPS Ill Ad Comerica Bank 100.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 '28137 CEI CMHA Ad Comerica Bank 65.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 '3568 NAACP Ad Comerica Bank 250.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 65110 National Kidney Fou... Ad Comerica Bank 100.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 2702 ' Gregory Crockett Ad Comerica Bank 250.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 627 Rep. Rick Jones Ad Comerica Bank 65.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 4053 A.Philip Randolph Ad Comerica Bank 40.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 613 Yolanda Knight Ad Comerica Bank 65.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 Norwest Ad Comerica Bank 20.00
Total Ads 1,255.00
Sponsors
Deposit 6/9/2010 525405 .Sparrow Hospital Sponsor Comerica Bank 1,500.00
Total Sponsors 1,500.00
Vendors
Deposit 5110/2010 1160 Barbara Hall vendor Comerica Bank 100.00
Deposit 6/9/201D 542 Time to Travel Ad • Comerica Bank 100.00
Deposit 6/91201D 70242... Lansing Community ... Vendor Comerica Bank 100.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 2019 .Amethyst Int . Vendor Comerica Bank 100.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 Sharon Jackson Vendor Comerica Bank 50.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 • 9440 Lois McNeely Vendor Comerica Bank 175.00
Deposit 6/912010 4206 J.B. Harris Vendor Comerica Bank 75.00
Deposit 6/9/2010 0429 .Grandad's Sweet Tea Vendor Comerica Bank 150.00
Total Vendors 850.00
Total Program Income .3,605.00
Total Income 3;605.00

Expense
Contract Services
Outside Contract Services
Check 5/10/2010 1161 BCO Media Comerica Bank 600.00
Total Outside Contract Services 600.00
Total Contract Services 600.00

Facilities and Equipment
Equip Rental and Maintenance
Check 5/1012010 1162 City of Lansing Comerica Bank 652.00
Total Equip Rental and Maintenance 652.00
Total Facilities and. Equipment. 652.00 '

Operations
Postage, Mailing Service
Check 5/15/2010 1159 Marilyn Plummer Comerica Bank 5.00
Check 5/19/2010 1160 Postmaster Comerica Bank 44.00
Total Postage, Mailing Service 49.00
Supplies
Check 5/15/2010 1159 Marilyn Plummer Comerica Bank 63.88
Check 5/20/2010 1163 Susan Henderson Comerica Bank 24.99
Check 5/21/2010 1165 Staples , Comerica Bank 62.98
Check 5/23/2010 1164 Staples Comerica Bank 82.66
Total Supplies 234.51
Total Operations 283.51

Other Types of Expenses
Advertising Expenses
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11:04 PM
P.E.E.R.S.
06109/10
Profit & Loss Detail
Accrual Basis January 1 through June 9, 2010
Type Date Num Name Memo Cir Split Amount
Check 1/2B/2010 1156 Les Meres Debutant... 'full page ad Comerica Bank 110.00
Check 6/4/2010 1166 WWSJ Comerica Bank 299.00
Total Advertising Expenses 409.00
Total Other Types of Expenses 409.00
Total Expense 1,944.51
1,660.49
Net Ordinary Income
1,660.49
Net income
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PRQGRESSTVF FtÎPOW ;I MENT EDUCATION RESOURCE SERVICES, NC.
BOARD OF DIECTORS
A. Richard Doss, I - Chairman 1707 Warrington Drive, Detroit, MI 48221 (313) 861-8858
Shirley M. Carter - Vice President 517 Heather Lane, Lansing, MI 48915 (517) 485-7060
Rodney Shepard, - President 230 .Cloverland, Lansing, M{ 48910 (517) 887-0894
Marilyn D. Plummer, Secretary 3601 Lucie St. Lansing, MI 48911 . (517) 882-9855
Sterling Littlejohn, Treasurer 7510 Glen Terra Dr. Lansing, MI 48917 (517)622-3322

BCS/CD-2000 (05/06)
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH
NONPROFIT CORPORATION INFORMATION UPDATE
2006
FOR BUREAU USE ONLY
Identification Number Corporation name
PROGRESSIVE EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION RESOURCE SERVICES
795442
Resident agent name and mailing address of the registered office
D PLUMMER
. P.O. BOX 23065 OCT' 3 QQ
LANSING MI 48909
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3. The address of the registered office in Michigan (a. P.O. Box may not be designated as the address of the registered office)
4. Describe the purpose and activities of the corporation during the year covered by this report:
To provide education resources,history of Juneteenth through community wide festivals
5. NAME BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE ADDRESS

. 1 President (Required)
RODNEY SHEPARD 2'30' Cloverland, T.a'n;sina, MT 4891(1
Secretary (Required) .
If different MARILYN D PLUMMER 3601 Lucie St. Lansing, MI 48911
than
Treasurer (Required)
President
STERLING LITTLEJOHN 7510 Glen Terra. Dr ansinc MT 489.J
Vice President' '
SHIRLEY M'CARTER. 517 Heather Lane, Lansing MI 48915

Director (Required)
If different A R [S ' HARI^ Ty r T a "' ' : _ .. _ ■ _ ■ - _ 11
than Director
Officers '
Director
6. This report is due on or before October 1, 2006. , Please make your check or money order payable to the State of Michigan.
Return to: Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
The filing fee is $20.00. Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division
P.O. Box 30767
Lansing, MI 48909 __.•__
(517) 241-6470
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Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division
P.O. Box 30702
Lansing, Michigan 48909
DATE: October 16, 2006
TO: PROGRESSIVE EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION RESOURCE SERVICES
P.O. BOX 23065

LANSING MI 48909
RE: 795442 PROGRESSIVE EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION RESOURCE SERVICES .
Report. Year: 2006 ''
The annual report for the year shown is being returned for correction.
Please complete or make the following corrections to the annual report
and return it with this notice within 60 days: Compliance is required by
Public Act. 162 of 1982, as amended.
Complete the following;

ITEM 5
Statute requires a President, Secretary.,. Treasurer and at least one person on the
Board of Directors_ A•person can hold more than one officer title_ Complete the
report to reflect the names and addresses of the required officers and directors.
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mandatory reporting of the.use of a Taser
by an officer, and which report should in-
PE PLE NEWS clude the race and sex of subjects tasered.
Regular membership meetings are held
at 4 p.m. the first Sundays of the month at Sci once Celebrates a J
NAACP recognizes a . miie 530 S. Pine St.

Pe r{ple with Vision I-Iei.
The Lansing branch of the National As- Holiday boutique to help Sparrow
sociation for the Advancement of Colored . Ingham County Medical Society Alli-
People celebrated 100 years of the organi- ance will have its annual Holiday Boutique
zation's "Crisis" Magazine at its 45th an- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 in the
nual Freedom Fund Dinner held recently at Sparrow Professional Build-
the Causeway Bay Hotel. ing Atrium.. .
"Crisis" is a publication of opinions and The event is free.
thought, leaders, decision makers, peace- More than 20 local ven-
makers and justice seekers. dors will offer unique shop-
It has chronicled, informed, educated, . ping opportunities, includ-
entertained and in.many instances, set the' ing jewelry, unique painted
economic, political and social agenda for furniture items, home acces-
our nation and its multiethnic citizens.. sory items, wooden objects,
Guests were escorted to handbags, paper boxes and
their seats by the young specialty food products.
women representing the Les Proceeds from the event
Meres et Debutantes Club will support medical and
of Greater Lansing, and en- nursing scholarships in our
tertained by the Lansing community and funds also will be donated
Church of God in Christ's to the Sexual Assault Nurse Examination
New Faith Choir. Room at Sparrow Hospital
The celebration also hon- Attendees will hear local choirs, and
ored people and organiza- Bob McCloy on the mandolin and guitar.
tions from the community. ' For information contact Tammy Guas-
Nathaniel Lake Jr. tella at tguastella@msms.org or 336-9019;
received the president's or Lisa Hildorf at hildorf@aol.com or at
award for community 339-9255.
advocacy..
The Lansing Juneteenth Military Mailbag .
Committee received the DArmy Pvt. Kyle 'Manor has graduated
community service award McWilliams ' from the Fire 'Support Specialist Advanced
for sustained commitment Individual Training course at Fort Sill,
to preserving history through education Lawton, Okla..
and community partnerships. Receiving Winsor is a 2008 graduate of Holt High
the award on behalf of the Juneteenth com- School. He is the son of Tim and Deborah
mittee were Marilyn Plummer, Edwin Winsor of Holt.
By Steven Katawex Ocri
Thomson and Deborah Plummer. Pfc. Robert Boes graduated from
Health and Medical Writer
Melvin McWilliams was presented with Army basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., sour(
the most valuable member award. As chair- on Sept. 30. He is currently stationed for nutri
man of the Legal Redress Committee, he . advanced training at Redstone Arsenal, Canfield Ohio- mot(
donates time and expertise to address con- Ala.
cerns. Working in partnership with the Bees is a 2002 graduate of Eaton Rapids Those are the startling words
sups
Lansing Chapter of the ACLU, he helped High School. He is the son of Noreen tinie
of respected international health
research and drafted a resolution calling and David Boes and brother of Catherine asto:
for a ban on Taser guns adopted at the (Boes) Koenigsman, all of Holt. researcher, William L. Fischer. He
Ocu
NAACP's 2010 annual convention in Kan- was talking about the release of his
sas City, Mo. People News appears Sunday through' Fri- proven eyesight follllulation. It's ben(
This resolution called for a ban on Taser day. Have an item about people in and
guns absent an immediate threat to law en- around Lansing to contribute? Please mail exciting news for people concerned
forcement officers or others, absent man- items to Vickki Dozier, People News, Lan- about the health of their eyes. And
datory and ongoing training of officers, sing State Journal,120 E. Lenawee St., Lan- may change the way we approach
absent medical evaluation following Taser sing, M148919, fax them to her at 377-1298 or
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE I CHICAGOLAND EXTRA I SECTION 4 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
(-Gee& Idea%)
Elgin targets `dangerous' dogs
City considers
licenses, restrictions
for certain breeds
By Amanda Matnrazzo
SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE
Joe Remijas dresses up his

dog Taysia with feather boas
and paints her toenails when
he takes her on weekly visits
to a nursing home and hospi-
tal in Elgin.
A certified therapy dog, Tay-
sia has brought cheer to hun-
dreds of ill and elderly people
over the past seven years, he
said.
Taysia is also a pit bull. So in
order to keep her, Remijas will
likely have to secure $100,000
in liability insurance and post
a "dangerous dog" sign on his
property, restrictions the El-
gin City Council will impose Therapy dog Taysia, a pit bull, visits with Dorothy Banas in the physical rehabilitation unit at Prov-
on dangerous and vicious ena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. LANE CHRISTIANSEN/TRIBUNE PHOTO
dogs if an animal control ordi-
nance it is considering be- tion of a vast majority of pit restrictions on pit bulls and most stringent on the North
comes law. The measure nar- bulls." other dogs deemed dangerous Shore, Deputy Police Chief
rowly won preliminary ap- But Elgin City Attorney Wil- or vicious by an animal con- David Schwarz said it might
proval last week. liam Cogley said pit bulls "can trol officer: not have prevented the in-
The proposal doesn't ban pit present a dang-ei' istinct from All owners of dogs in either cident last May. The newly
bulls outright but does classify other breeds" and that for category would have to regis- acquired pit bull was not li-
them as dangerous. Other every s of about a loving, ter with the city for a three- censed and had not previously
breeds would only be labeled gentle pit bull, he could "recite year, $100 license. displayed aggressive behavior.
dangerous if they attack a an anecdote of a sudden attack E Such dogs would have to The owner agreed to have the
person or another animal, or on a child resulting in horrific wear registration and rabies animal euthanized.
vicious if the victim is seri- results." -rc 4' shot tags at all times, along •( Cogley, the Elgin city at-
ously hurt or killed. Elgm was prompted to re- with proof of having been torney, said more than 500 pit
Elgin's effort demonstrates examine its animal control neutered or spayed, and they communities in 38 states and
• the difficult balance for com- ordinance in response to sev- must be microchipped. ashington, ave en-
munities in trying to protect eral complaints of pit bulls c
B Dangerous or vicious dogs acted breed ` cif - pit bull
citizens from dog attacks roaming the streets and after a would have to be kept inside a laws, and the breed is banned
while avoiding the outcries - 6-pound Chihuahua was at- 6-foot lockedfence. from many military bases.,
and potential lawsuits - from tacked and killed by an un- When on public property, Just this month, Elgin po-
those who say pit bulls are leashed 50-pound pit bull. dangerous dogs would have to lice shot six pit bulls of the 21
unfairly demonized. McHenry County strength- be muzzled and controlled they said they found in a home
Highland Park, for example, ened its animal control ordi- with a non-retractable leash while serving a search war-
considered banning the breed nance after three escaped pit up to 6 feet long by an adult rant. A man was charged with
after a girl was attacked by a bulls in 2005 attacked six peo- who is at least 18. felony animal cruelty and
leashed pit bull in May and ple, including two children E Owners of vicious dogs marijuana production.
required hundreds of stitches. who were severely injured. It would have to carry liability Detractors of the tougher
Instead, the city enacted an did not single out pit bulls. insurance of $500,000 - or tack, like pit bull owner Debbi
ordinance similar to Elgin's, "We want to put more em- $100,000 for a dangerous dog- Powless, say it's "the gang-
but without an automatic clas- phasis on the owner of the and be kept inside. If being bangers and the drug dealers
sification for pit bulls. animal," said Debra Quacken- transported to a veterinarian (who) should be targeted, not
That clause is the source of bush, spokeswoman for the or new owner, they would have the dog." Many also said the
most of the opposition in El- county health department. to be muzzled and in an en- increased costs they would
gin, and several pit bull own- "No longer will the owners be closed crate. incur would force some own-
ers, including Deanna Ziegler, slapped on the wrist. There Highland Park's new law is ers to give up theirdog
spoke against it. She said
targeting pit bulls "is like
must be accountahil ity"fir ^1c,dF
Elgin's proposal faces a fmal
similar but specifies a $150,000
insurance policy on dogs
deemed vicious. reelance
-1
reporter
ate.
Robert
^z-
going after a race of people." vote on March 10 and if ap-
Remijas called the "danger- proved, would take effect on While Highland Park's Channick contributed to this
ous" label "a misrepresenta- July 1. It includes several new regulations are . among the report.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

AGENDA FOR MARCH 14, 2011

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

II. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of February 28, 2011

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

1. In consideration of Application for Exemption of New Personal

A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY

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. Letter from the City Clerk submitting Minutes of Boards and

a. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury providing

XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

XIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government

CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK

To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing,

Applicant: MedAssurant, Inc.

Applicant's Address: 4321 Collington Road

Location of subject property: 3301 East Michigan Avenue

Approval of a New Personal Property Exemption (PPE-01-2011) requested by

Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk

Michigan Department of Treasury

PART I: APPLICANT INFORMATION

1 Manufacturing Researchet Development Office Operations

24, Clerk's Signature 25: Clerk's Mailing Address

26. Telephone Number 27. Fax Number • 26. Email Address

29,'LUCI Code 30, School Code 31. Date Districf:was Established

WHEREAS, Third Ward Councilmember A'Lynne Robinson recommends to the Lansing

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

BY COUNCILMEMBER CAROL WOOD .

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

BY COUNCILMEMBER CAROL WOOD

WHEREAS, he currently serves as member of the Michigan Association of Secondary

WHEREAS, Mr. Gear is as dedicated to his community as he is to his students and

WHEREAS, the application form was changed by the Michigan Economic

WHEREAS, Developer as owner of the Property, entered into the Knapp's

WHEREAS, approval of a resolution in support of the Renaissance Zone is a

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, in approving the

1. The applicant is not delinquent in any taxes related to the properties.

3. The commencement of rehabilitation activities of the facility did not

4. The application relates to the Renaissance Subzone properties more

6. If the renaissance zone designation is granted, persons and property

Establishment of a Historic District Study Committee

WHEREAS, Historic District Commission members Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council hereby establishes a Historic District

BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

WHEREAS, Progressive Empowerment Education Resources has requested $500.00

WHEREAS, the maximum total amount of Community Promotion Funds to be awarded

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

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Progressive Empowerment Education Resources shall

BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES