Committee on Ways and Means
Regular MeetingLansing, MI · July 10, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES
Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, July 10, 2020 @ 8:30 a.m.
Via ZOOM audio/video: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85457987564; Meeting ID: 854 5798 7564
Dial in: (312) 626 6799
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present via audio/video
Council Member Carol Wood, Chair
Council Member Peter Spadafore, Vice Chairperson
Council Member Brian T Jackson, Member- absent
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Brian Lefler
Jake Brower. Finance
Jarrod Smith
Judy Kehler, Treasurer
Andy Kilpatrick, Public Service Director
Jim Smiertka, City Attorney
Mike Tobin, Fire Department
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM
FEBRUARY 14, 2020 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Public Comment
No public present at this time.
Discussion/Action
RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance; Michigan Department of Treasury Financially Distressed
Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) Grant
Mr. Brower noted the award was May 20th, and covers the LFD equipment replacement of 6
heart monitors. Council Member Wood asked if there is a repayment and Mr. Brower confirmed
there was not. Council Member Wood then referenced the recent budget for FY 2020/2021
where there was a line item for equipment, and asked if this was replacing that request or an
extension to it. Mr. Brower stated the budget item was for separate devices, but since it was
listed as a CIP for heart monitors, he would confirm they were different devices. Council
Member Wood asked for the information before the Monday July 13th Council meeting to
determine if it was separate then they could replace all the heart monitors.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR
GRANT ACCEPTANCE OF THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FINANCIALLY
DISTRESSED CITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNSHIPS (FDCVT). ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION
CARRIED 2-0.
RESOLUTION – Installment Purchase Agreement; Financing for Fire Truck and Equipment
Mr. Smith acknowledged this was an installment purchase agreement for a ladder truck, and
there was limited allegations out of the general budget that was approved in the past. This
request is to authorize them to proceed. Mr. Brower confirmed there was $300,000 in the FY
2020 budget capital budget to fund the 1st payment. Mr. Smith added that the cost is a “not to
exceed”. Mr. Tobin provide historic details that in 2009/2010 they went down to two (2) ladder
truck, and last year they lost their oldest truck. The newest vehicle is a 2007 which is already
starting to have issues, and the 2nd truck is 18 years old. Mr. Smiertka confirmed this is allowed
financing within the statue all financial institutions to be involved in the installment purchase.
Council Member Wood asked if the $1.5 million is for the life of the lease. Mr. Brower stated it is
a “not to exceed” up to 15 years. Council Member Wood then asked for details on the debt
service, and Mr. Lefler stated the goal is to have a RFP issued to invite various financial
institutions in the area to finance. The goal is to get participation from local banks, and 1 1-
1.5% interest rate. Council Member Spadafore asked if this would be a lease or full finance
purchase, and Mr. Smith confirmed it will be an installment purchase. Council Member Wood
asked when they anticipated getting the truck, and was told early October.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE
INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FIRE TRUCK. ROLL CALL VOTE,
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Sole Source; Public Service Department; MKSK Inc; Vendor for the purchase of engineering
services for the Two-Way Street Conversion Project for Downtown Lansing
Mr. Kilpatrick stated that MKSK was the vendor they used for the master planning of two way
conversion. They also will assist with public outreach. He noted it should have been done, but
with COVID, they have decided to wait until 2021. Council Member Wood asked if they were
going to stay with this vendor since now they have time for an RFP and Mr. Kilpatrick confirmed
they will stay with them because they have already done more than half the work, the only
remaining piece is the public information piece.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE THE SOLE SOURCE ON FILE.
ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Sole Source; Public Service Department; Waterworks Systems and Equipment; Vendor for the
purchase of five (5) Warminster fiberglass reinforced plastic replacement slide gates
Mr. Kilpatrick acknowledged this was equipment for the wastewater plant and he could not give
specifics, however it was noted a lot of the equipment is a specialty, so to replace it, it is best to
go with the current vendor instead of work with other details. Council Member Wood noted this
sole source was referred early in 2020, and asked if the items were already purchased. Mr.
Kilpatrick confirmed it was ordered, but the COVID has caused a delay in shipping, so they have
not received the items.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE THE SOLE SOURCE ON FILE.
ROLLC ALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Other
Council Member Wood opened a Committee discussion on the potential option of asking the
new Chief Strategy Officer to do a comprehensive study of the LPD budget, detailing out the
different areas of funds that are equated with that, and where the bulk of money goes. This
should include details on the millage funds and any grants that are a part of their budget. It
should include details on the budget for rental of police fleet, the IT for office and the cars. The
consensus of the Committee was to proceed with the request, and asked Ms. Kehler how long it
would take to work with the Finance and LPD to get those figures. Ms. Kehler speculated 10
days, and she could also build a 3-5 year data history. Council Member Spadafore asked her to
include funding sources, core discretion funding, what is tied to the Federal funding, and what is
tied to the millage. Lastly, they asked that wages also be included and how much and how they
are tied to the contracts, along with how much in retirement. Ms. Kehler asked if it would help if
she included how the budget is produced, and the Committee agreed. Ms. Kehler was asked to
provide the report back to the Committee and they would in turn create their Committee report
to Council.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO GIVE CHARGE TO MS. KEHLER,
FUTURE CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE
LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND REPORT BACK AT THE JULY 24TH
MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Council Member Wood stated to Ms. Kehler if she needed more time to let the Council Office
know and the Committee can look at other dates.
The Committee decided to make a verbal update at the Council Meeting on July 13, 2020.
ADJOURN
Adjourn at 9:00 a.m.
Submitted by,
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on_July 24, 2020_______________
Agenda
AGENDA
Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, July 10th, 2020 @ 8:30 a.m.
Via ZOOM audio/video: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85457987564; Meeting ID: 854 5798 7564
Dial in: (312) 626 6799
Email comments prior to the meeting to sherrie.boak@lansingmi.gov
Councilmember Wood, Chair
Councilmember Spadafore, Vice Chair
Council Member Jackson, Member
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
February 14, 2020
3. Public Comment on Agenda Items
4. Discussion/Action:
A.) RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance; Michigan Department of Treasury Financially
Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) Grant
B.) RESOLUTION – Installment Purchase Agreement; Financing for Fire Truck and
Equipment
C.) Sole Source; Public Service Department; MSKS Inc; Vendor for the purchase of
engineering services for the Two-Way Street Conversion Project for Downtown
Lansing
D.) Sole Source; Public Service Department; Waterworks Systems and Equipment;
Vendor for the purchase of five (5) Warminster fiberglass reinforced plastic
replacement slide gates
5. Other
6. Adjourn
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DRAFT
MINUTES
Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, February 14, 2020 @ 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor Conference Room, City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Carol Wood, Chair
Council Member Peter Spadafore, Vice Chairperson
Council Member Brian T Jackson, Member- excused
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Lisa Hagen, Assistant City Attorney/Council Research Assistant
Eric Brewer, Council Internal Auditor
Brett Kaschinske, Parks & Recreation Director
Joseph Abood, Chief Deputy City Attorney
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM
JANUARY 27, 2020 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Public Comment
No public present at this time.
Discussion/Action
RESOLUTION – City Market Rental Fees
Mr. Kaschinske outlined the request, noting that this is temporary and allowing the use of the
structure on the interim basis while the City determines what the final use will be. This
resolution includes rental fees and damage deposits for the large are of the structure only,
which includes use of the restrooms. The east portion of the building is sectioned off for no
access or use. Council Member Wood asked what he rental/lease amount was from Waterfront
Grill, and Mr. Kaschinske deferred to Mr. Abood and he was not able to provide that information
but would get back to the Committee shortly. Council Member Spadafore asked if the rental
contract will require liability and was informed by Mr. Kaschinske it would and they will be
required to go through the regular permitting process. Council Member Wood asked the status
of the liquor license and Mr. Kaschinske state it would not be used, and Mr. Abood noted he
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was not able to provide details on the status of the currently license at this time or if it was put in
escrow. Council Member Wood pointed out there is an ordinance that allows one day liquor
licenses in certain areas of Lansing, but Mr. Kaschinske assured the Committee they were not
asking for that use, nor did this area fall within that ordinance.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE
CITY MARKET RENTAL FEES. MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
DISCUSSION – 2020/2021 City Council and Internal Audit Budget(s)
Mr. Brewer presented the City Council budget, which he stated was proposed at $36,843 lower
than 2019/2020 budget, coming in at $690,134. He noted the reduction was primarily because of
future fringe benefit reductions with the new hire for the Administrative Assistant. There was a
change in Community Funding, with an increase based on the recommendation to eliminate the
line items for Bea Christy Awards Program, Martin Luther King Jr Day and the Cesar Chavez
Event and move those funds into the consolidated Community Funding. Council Member Wood
explained the reason for the three (3)separate line items, allowing those annual events the option
for more than the ordinance $500 in Community Funding. Council Member Spadafore noted that
they wanted all organizations to go through the same process and complete Community Funding
applications with full Council approval. Council Member Spadafore noted for the Committee that
if the Committee on Personnel does not address or take action on the pension/defined
contribution changes for the vacant administrative position, the budget can be changed before it
is adopted. Mr. Brewer did not that he spoke to the Budget Director on the Fringe Benefits final
number, but it could change once the budget is finalized and the calculation is made.
Mr. Brewer moved to the Internal Auditor budget, noting there were no changes from the current
FY2019/2020 budget. Council Member Wood asked if the Fringe Benefit would change when Mr.
Brewers position was filled, and Council Member Spadafore confirmed that Council leadership
did not know of Mr. Brewers resignation at the time they approved the proposed budget, but it can
be adjusted, which would be an estimated $67,210 reduction in Fringe Benefits. Council Member
Wood recommended not sending the budget to Finance until after the Personnel Committee on
Monday, but Council Member Spadafore stated that the OCA has sent the recommended
changes to the IRS for verification.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE PRESENTED 2020/2021
CITY COUNCIL AND INTERNAL AUDITOR BUDGET, AND FORWARD TO THE CITY FINANCE
DEPARTMENT FOR SUBMITAL TO THE MAYOR. MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Mr. Brewer confirmed the documents would be forwarded to Finance today for the proposed
budget.
ADJOURN
Adjourn at 8:45 a.m.
Submitted by,
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on________________
72 (Rev. 03-19)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY RACHAEL EUBANKS
GOVERNOR LANSING STATE TREASURER
May 20, 2020
Shelbi Frayer
Chief Strategy & Finance Officer
City of Lansing
124 West Michigan Avenue, 8th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear Ms. Frayer:
Re: Grant No. 210088-20
Notification of Intent to Award – FDCVT Grant FY 2020
The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) – Revenue Sharing and Grants Division
received your grant application for the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships
(FDCVT) grant program. We are pleased to inform you that the proposal your governmental unit
submitted entitled Supporting the Capital City has been selected for a grant award in the
maximum amount of $210,000.00.
Enclosed are two original copies of the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships
Grant Agreement and a sample Board Resolution.
An electronic fillable version of the sample Board Resolution is located on Treasury’s website:
http://www.michigan.gov/treasury/0,4679,7-121-1751_2197_58826_69378---,00.html
Next Step
To receive the Final Award, Treasury must receive two original signed copies of the Grant
Agreement and a Board Resolution (as indicated in the Conditions of the grant application packet)
by Monday, July 20, 2020.
Submission of the signed Grant Agreement and a Board Resolution will signify acceptance of the
grant award and will be considered agreement to all provisions specified in the grant application
packet, the Notification of Intent to Award letter, and the Grant Agreement.
Please send the required documents by mail to:
Michigan Department of Treasury
Revenue Sharing and Grants Division
PO Box 30722
Lansing, MI 48909
Upon Treasury’s review and acceptance/approval of the signed Grant Agreement and Board
Resolution, Treasury will sign the Grant Agreement. Treasury will return one executed copy of
430 WEST ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48922
www.michigan.gov/treasury • (517) 335-7508
City of Lansing
May 20, 2020
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the Grant Agreement along with the Final Award letter, after which time the grantee will be
responsible for the submission of grant compliance reporting and reimbursement requests.
Awarded funds will not be released until a completed grant agreement has been finalized.
Reminder, grant funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis.
Congratulations on the grant award. We appreciate your interest in the FDCVT and look forward
to working with you on this project. If you have any questions, please let us know. We can be
reached at (517) 335-7484.
Sincerely,
Evah Cole, Division Administrator
Revenue Sharing and Grants Division
Enclosures
FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED CITIES, VILLAGES, AND TOWNSHIPS
GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
AND CITY OF LANSING
This Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between the Michigan Department of Treasury, Revenue Sharing
and Grants Division (“Treasury”) and City of Lansing (“Grantee”).
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding to a financially distressed municipality with conditions that
indicate probable financial distress. Legislative appropriation of funds for grant assistance is set forth in 2019
Public Act 56. This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.
Grant #: 210088-20
Project Name: Supporting the Capital City
Amount of grant: $210,000.00
Start Date: October 1, 2019
End Date: September 30, 2024
GRANTEE CONTACT: TREASURY CONTACT:
Shelbi Frayer, Chief Strategy & Finance Officer Evah Cole, Division Administrator
Name/Title Name/Title
City of Lansing Revenue Sharing and Grants Division
Municipality Name Division
124 West Michigan Avenue, 8th Floor P.O. Box 30722
Address Address
Lansing, MI 48933 Lansing, MI 48909
City, State, Zip Code City, State, Zip Code
(517) 483-4594 (517) 335-7484
Telephone Number Telephone Number
(517) 335-3298
Fax Number Fax Number
shelbi.frayer@lansingmi.gov TreasRevenueSharing@michigan.gov
E-mail Address E-mail Address
CV0047783
Vendor/Customer Number
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City of Lansing
Grant # 210088-20
May 20, 2020
I. AGREEMENT SCOPE
This Agreement and its appendices constitute the entire Agreement between Treasury and the Grantee
and may be modified only by written agreement between Treasury and the Grantee.
(A) The scope of this agreement is limited to activities specified in Appendix A, and such activities as are
authorized by Treasury under this Agreement. Any change in agreement scope requires written
approval in accordance with Section III (Amendments) of this Agreement.
(B) By entering into this Agreement, the Grantee commits to complete the project identified in Appendix
A within the time period allowed for in this Agreement and in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
II. CONTRACT PERIOD
The Agreement shall be effective from the Start Date until the End Date specified on page 1. Treasury
shall have no responsibility to provide funding to the Grantee for project work performed except between
the Start Date and the End Date specified on page 1. Expenditures incurred or paid by the Grantee prior
to the Start Date or after the End Date of this Agreement will not be reimbursed under the Agreement.
III. AMENDMENTS
Any desired amendments to this Agreement shall be requested by the Grantee in writing and shall not
be effective unless approved in writing by Treasury. Treasury reserves the right to deny requests for
amendments to the Agreement or to the appendices. No amendments can be implemented without
written approval by Treasury.
IV. GRANTEE DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Grantee shall submit deliverables and follow reporting requirements specified below and in Appendix
A of this Agreement, if applicable.
(A) The Grantee must complete and submit semiannually the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and
Townships Narrative Report (Form 5196) and the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and
Townships Financial Status Report (Form 5198). These forms shall be due according to the following
schedule:
Reporting Period Due Date
October 1 – March 31 April 30
April 1 – September 30 October 30
The forms shall be submitted to Treasury’s contact at the e-mail address on page 1.
(B) For a payment reimbursement, the Grantee must complete and submit a Financially Distressed Cities,
Villages, and Townships Reimbursement Request (Form 5199). The reimbursement request must
include supporting documentation (copies of original invoices, cancelled checks, and any other report
that would support the request) of eligible project expenditures.
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The form shall be submitted to Treasury’s contact at the address on page 1.
Treasury shall make reimbursements upon receipt of a reimbursement request form, not more than
once a month, provided that the Grantee is in compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and dependent upon state appropriations.
Funds may not be released to the Grantee, if the Grantee:
1. Has not filed its annual financial report (F65) or audit per the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting
Act, 1968 Public Act 2, as amended (MCL 141.421 to 141.440a) or the Uniform System of
Accounting Act, 1919 Public Act 71, as amended (MCL 21.41 to 21.55), or
2. Has not filed its financial plan (deficit elimination plan) per the Glenn Steil State Revenue Sharing
Act, 1971 Public Act 140, as amended (MCL 141.921), or
3. Is delinquent in making payments that are due on loans issued pursuant to the Emergency
Municipal Loan Act, 1980 Public Act 243, as amended (MCL 141.931 to 141.942), or
4. Has a payment due and owing to the state.
(C) The Grantee must complete and submit a final Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships
Narrative Report (Form 5196) and Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships Financial
Status Report (Form 5198). The Grantee shall submit the final reports, including any outstanding
deliverables, within 30 days from the End Date of the Grant, specified on page 1.
The forms shall be submitted to Treasury’s contact at the e-mail address on page 1.
(D) One year after the date of the Final Closeout letter from Treasury, the Grantee must complete and
submit a Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships Final Follow-up Report (Form 5197).
The form shall be submitted to Treasury’s contact at the e-mail address on page 1.
V. GRANTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) The Grantee agrees to abide by all local, state, and federal laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations
in the performance of the activities funded by this grant.
(B) All local, state, and federal permits, if required, are the responsibility of the Grantee. Award of this
grant is not a guarantee of permit approval by the State of Michigan or any other entity.
(C) The Grantee shall be solely responsible to pay all taxes, if any, that arise from the Grantee’s receipt
of this grant or from any expenditure of grant funds.
(D) The Grantee is responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and
coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other services furnished by the
Grantee or its contractor(s) under this Agreement. The Grantee or its contractor(s) shall, without
additional compensation, correct or revise any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies in designs,
drawings, specifications, reports, or other services.
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(E) Treasury’s approval of drawings, designs, specifications, reports, and incidental work or materials
furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve the Grantee of responsibility for the technical
adequacy of the work. Treasury’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of the services
shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising
out of the performance (or failure of performance) of this Agreement.
(F) The Grantee acknowledges that it is a crime to knowingly and willingly file false information with
Treasury for the purpose of obtaining this Agreement or any payment under the Agreement, and that
any such filing may subject the Grantee, its agents, and/or employees to criminal prosecution, civil
suit, and/or termination of the grant.
(G) The Grantee must comply with all Conditions contained in its application for the grant, a copy of which
is attached as Appendix B.
VI. USE OF MATERIAL
Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, the Grantee may release information or material developed
under this Agreement, provided it is acknowledged that Treasury funded all or a portion of its
development.
Treasury retains an irrevocable license to reproduce, publish and use in whole or in part, and authorize
others to do so, any copyrightable material submitted under this grant whether or not the material is
copyrighted by the Grantee or another person. The Grantee will only submit materials that Treasury can
use in accordance with this paragraph.
Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, the Grantee may not patent products or processes
developed under this Agreement.
VII. ASSIGNABILITY
The Grantee shall not assign this Agreement or assign or delegate any of its duties or obligations under
this Agreement to any other party without the prior written consent of Treasury. Treasury does not
assume responsibility regarding the contractual relationships between the Grantee and any contractor.
VIII. CONTRACTS
Treasury reserves the right to deny the use of any consultant, contractor, associate, or other personnel
to perform any portion of the project. The Grantee is solely responsible for all contractual activities
performed under this Agreement. Further, Treasury will consider the Grantee to be the sole point of
contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the
anticipated Grant. All contractors used by the Grantee in completing the project shall be subject to the
provisions of this Agreement and shall be qualified to perform the duties required.
IX. NON-DISCRIMATION
The Grantee shall comply with the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 Public Act 453, as amended (MCL
37.2101 et seq), the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 Public Act 220, as amended (MCL
37.1101 et seq), and all other federal, state, and local fair employment practices and equal opportunity
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laws. The Grantee agrees to include in every contract entered into for the performance of this Agreement
this covenant not to discriminate in employment. A breach of this covenant is a material breach of this
Agreement.
X. LIABILITY
(A) The Grantee, not Treasury, is responsible for all liabilities as a result of claims, judgments, or costs
arising out of activities carried out or to be carried out by the Grantee under this Agreement, if the
liability is caused by the Grantee, any contractor, or anyone employed by the Grantee.
(B) All liability as a result of claims, demands, costs, or judgments arising out of activities carried out or
to be carried out by Treasury in the performance of this Agreement is the responsibility of Treasury
and not the responsibility of the Grantee, if the liability is caused by any Treasury employee or agent.
(C) In the event that liability arises as a result of activities conducted jointly by the Grantee and Treasury
in fulfillment of their responsibilities under this Agreement, such liability is held by the Grantee and
Treasury in relation to each party’s responsibilities under these joint activities.
(D) Nothing in this Agreement may be construed as a waiver of any governmental immunity by the
Grantee, Treasury, their agents, or their employees as provided by statute or court decisions.
XI. ANTI-LOBBYING
The Grantee shall not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying
as defined in the State of Michigan’s lobbying statute (MCL 4.415(2)). “Lobbying” means communicating
directly with an official of the executive branch of state government or an official in the legislative branch
of state government for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action. The Grantee shall
not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of litigation against the State
of Michigan.
XII. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
By signing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it, its agents,
and its contractors:
(1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from transactions by any federal department or the state.
(2) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection
with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction
or agreement under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
(3) Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
(federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subsection (2).
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(4) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement had one or more public
transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.
(5) Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other state or federal laws, executive orders,
regulations, and policies governing this program.
XIII. AUDIT AND ACCESS TO RECORDS
Treasury reserves the right to conduct a programmatic and financial audit of the project, and Treasury
may withhold payment until the audit is satisfactorily completed. The Grantee is required to maintain all
pertinent records and evidence pertaining to the Grant Agreement, including grant funds, in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and other procedures specified by Treasury. Treasury or
any of its duly authorized representatives must have access, upon reasonable notice, to such books,
records, documents, and other evidence for the purpose of inspection, audit, and copying. The Grantee
will provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. All records must be maintained for a
minimum of seven years after the Final Closeout letter has been issued to the Grantee by Treasury.
XIV. INSURANCE
(A) The Grantee must maintain insurance or self-insurance, satisfactory to Treasury, that will protect
Treasury from claims that may arise from the Grantee’s actions under this Agreement or from the
actions of others for whom the Grantee may be held liable.
(B) The Grantee must comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws while engaging in activities
authorized under this Agreement.
XV. OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
The Grantee guarantees that any payments for which claims for reimbursement are made to Treasury
under this Agreement will not be financed by any source other than Treasury under the terms of this
Agreement. If funding is received through any other source, the Grantee agrees to delete from the
Grantee’s reimbursement request(s), or to immediately refund to Treasury, the total amount representing
such duplication of funding.
XVI. COMPENSATION
(A) A breakdown of costs allowed under this Agreement is identified in Appendix A. Treasury will
reimburse the Grantee a total amount not to exceed the amount on page 1 of this Agreement, in
accordance with Appendix A, and only for expenditures incurred and paid. All other costs necessary
to complete the project are the sole responsibility of the Grantee.
(B) Expenditures incurred or paid by the Grantee prior to the Start Date or after the End Date of this
Agreement will not be reimbursed under the Agreement.
(C) Treasury will approve reimbursement requests after approval of reports and related documentation
as required under this Agreement.
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(D) Treasury reserves the right to request additional information necessary to substantiate
reimbursement requests.
(E) Reimbursements under this Agreement may be processed by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) at
Treasury’s discretion. In order to be eligible to receive reimbursements by EFT, the Grantee must
register at the SIGMA Vendor Self Service website (www.michigan.gov/SigmaVSS).
XVII. CLOSEOUT
(A) A determination of project completion, which may include a site inspection and an audit, shall be
made by Treasury after the Grantee has satisfactorily completed the activities, and provided products
and deliverables described in Appendix A.
(B) Upon issuance of the Final Closeout letter from Treasury, the Grantee releases Treasury from all
claims against Treasury arising under this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement
or by State law, the Final Closeout letter shall not constitute a waiver of Treasury’s claims against the
Grantee.
(C) The Grantee shall immediately refund to Treasury any reimbursements in excess of the costs allowed
by this Agreement.
XVIII. CANCELLATION
This Agreement may be cancelled by Treasury, upon thirty (30) days written notice, due to Executive
Order, budgetary reduction, other lack of funding, upon request by the Grantee, or upon mutual
agreement by Treasury and the Grantee.
XIX. TERMINATION
(A) This Agreement may be terminated by Treasury as follows.
(1) Upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Grantee:
a. If the Grantee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, or with the
requirements of the authorizing legislation cited on page 1, or other applicable laws or rules.
b. If the Grantee knowingly and willingly presents false information to Treasury for the purpose of
obtaining this Agreement or any reimbursement under this Agreement.
c. If Treasury finds that the Grantee, or any of the Grantee’s agents or representatives, offered
or gave gratuities, favors, or gifts of monetary value to any official, employee, or agent of
Treasury in an attempt to secure a contract or favorable treatment in awarding, amending, or
making any determinations related to the performance of this Agreement.
d. During the thirty (30) day written notice period, Treasury will withhold reimbursement for any
terminations under subparagraphs a through c, above.
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e. If the Grantee or any contractor of the Grantee appears in the register of persons engaging in
unfair labor practices that is compiled by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
or its successor.
(2) Immediately, upon written notice, and without further liability to Treasury, if the Grantee, or any
agent of the Grantee, or any agent of any contractor is:
a. Convicted of a criminal offense incident to the application for or performance of a State, public,
or private contract or subcontract;
b. Convicted of a criminal offense, including but not limited to any of the following:
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen
property, or attempting to influence a public employee to breach the ethical conduct standards
for State of Michigan employees;
c. Convicted under State or federal antitrust statutes;
d. Convicted of any other criminal offense which, in the sole discretion of Treasury, reflects on
the Grantee’s business integrity; or
e. Added to the federal or state Suspension and Debarment list.
(B) If a grant is terminated, Treasury reserves the right to require the Grantee to repay all or a portion of
funds received under this Agreement.
XX. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
All reports or other printed or electronic material are public information under the Freedom of Information
Act, 1976 Public Act 442, as amended (MCL 15.231 to 15.246).
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XXI. CERTIFICATION
The individuals signing below certify by their signatures that they are authorized to sign this Grant
Agreement on behalf of their agencies, that the parties will fulfill the terms of this Agreement, including
the attached appendices, as set forth herein, and that no part of the agreement has been altered or
changed.
FOR THE GRANTEE:
Signature Date
Name/Title
FOR TREASURY:
Signature Date
Name/Title
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APPENDIX A –
APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNTS
Supporting the Capital City
Below is the approved budget for your grant project. Please note, we have assigned budget categories
to each of your original budget line items. Use these categories when submitting your reimbursement
requests*.
Budget Application Award Budget
Budget Description Comments
Category Budget Amount Amount
Lansing Police
Department $998,472.00 $ .00
Equipment - Lansing Fire Department -
Replacement 6 Heart Monitors $1,001,528.00 $210,000.00 See note below
Budget Total $2,000,000.00 $210,000.00
*
Reimbursement requests must include copies of invoices and cancelled checks (or equivalent)
supporting the costs.
Work plan/timeline: Prior to the release of funds, the grantee will provide to Treasury an updated work
plan / timeline, related to the line items for which grant funding was received. The work plan / timeline
should include estimated completion dates and a description of the deliverable for each step.
Lansing Fire Department: The grant award is for the reimbursement of six heart monitors for use by
the Lansing Fire Department.
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APPENDIX B -APPLICATION
CONDITIONS
City of Example
County of Example
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FDCVT GRANT
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Example County of Example,
State of Michigan, (the “Municipality”) held on May 20, 2020.
PRESENT: Members: Allen, Jones, Nelson, and Smith
ABSENT: Members: None
Member Allen offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution, seconded by
Member Nelson.
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury has given preliminary notice of its
intent to award a Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships (FDCVT) grant in the
amount of up to $245,000 toward reimbursement of expenditures required to implement the
FDCVT Application Proposal Title (project title), and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan requires each municipality’s governing body to adopt a
resolution authorizing participation in the proposed project prior to finalizing the award of grants
from the State of Michigan’s FDCVT grant program, and
WHEREAS, City of Example (local unit name) acknowledges that it:
1. Has filed its annual financial report (F65) or audit per the Uniform Budgeting and
Accounting Act or the Uniform System of Accounting Act,
2. Has filed its financial plan (deficit elimination plan) per the Glenn Steil State Revenue
Sharing Act, as applicable,
3. Is not delinquent in making payments that are due on loans issued pursuant to the
Emergency Municipal Loan Act, and
4. Does not have a payment due and owing to the state
And thus is eligible to participate in a FDCVT grant funded project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council (governing body) hereby authorize
participation in the FDCVT Application Proposal Title (project title) and on behalf of the City of
Example (local unit name) authorizes John Doe, City Manager, (designee) to provide this resolution
indicating its approval to the State of Michigan, and to submit and execute documents
requested by the State of Michigan relating to the FDCVT requirements.
YEAS: Members: Allen, Jones, Nelson, and Smith
NAYS: Members: None
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the resolution adopted
by the City Council of the City of Example, County of Example, said meeting was conducted and
public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open
Meetings Act, being 1976 Public Act 267, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and
will be or have been made available as required by said Act.
Jane Doe (name)
City of Example, Clerk
City of Example County of Example
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury has given preliminary notice
of its intent to award a Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships (FDCVT)
grant in the amount of up to $210,000 toward reimbursement of expenditures required to
implement the Supporting the Capital City Project (project title), and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan requires each municipality’s governing body to adopt
a resolution authorizing participation in the proposed project prior to finalizing the award
of grants from the State of Michigan’s FDCVT grant program, and
WHEREAS, City of Lansing (local unit name) acknowledges that it:
1. Has filed its annual financial report (F65) or audit per the Uniform Budgeting and
Accounting Act or the Uniform System of Accounting Act,
2. Has filed its financial plan (deficit elimination plan) per the Glenn Steil State
Revenue Sharing Act, as applicable,
3. Is not delinquent in making payments that are due on loans issued pursuant to the
Emergency Municipal Loan Act, and
4. Does not have a payment due and owing to the state
And thus is eligible to participate in a FDCVT grant funded project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council (governing body) hereby
authorize participation in the Supporting the Capital City Project (project title) and on
behalf of the City of Lansing (local unit name) authorizes Andy Schor, Mayor (designee)
to provide this resolution indicating its approval to the State of Michigan, and to submit
and execute documents requested by the State of Michigan relating to the FDCVT
requirements.
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City of Lansing
Counties of Ingham and Eaton, State of Michigan
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINANCING UNDER
ACT 99, PUBLIC ACTS OF MICHIGAN, 1933
FIRE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE:
• Up to $1,500,000 of installment purchase financing for fire trucks, equipment, and associated
costs of issuance.
• Mayor, City Clerk, and Chief Strategy and Financial Officer (Serving as the Finance
Director) of the City to negotiate financing.
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing (the “City”) determines it to be necessary for the public
health, safety and welfare of the City and its residents and employees to acquire a 75 foot ladder
truck necessary for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the City’s residents (the
“Property”) at a total estimated cost of not-to-exceed $1,500,000, including associated costs of
issuance; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Act 99, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended
(“Act 99”), the City Council of the City (“City Council”) is authorized to enter into any contracts
or agreements for the purchase of real or personal property for public purposes, to be paid for in
installments over a period not to exceed 15 years and not to exceed the useful life of the property
acquired, as determined by resolution of the City Council;
WHEREAS, the outstanding balance of all purchases authorized under Act 99, exclusive
of interest, shall not exceed 1.25% of the taxable value of the real and personal property in the
City at the date of the contract or agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and Chief
Strategy and Financial Officer (Serving as the Finance Director) of the City (each an
“Authorized Officer”) to negotiate the installment purchase financing of the Property without the
necessity of the City Council taking further action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Each Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to negotiate one or more installment
purchase agreements or contracts with the sellers of the Property and a bank or other financial
institution, in substantially the form as he or she shall, in consultation with counsel, determine to
be appropriate. Principal payable pursuant to the installment purchase agreements or contracts
shall be payable over a period to be determined by an Authorized Officer but in any event not to
exceed 15 years or the useful life of the Property, whichever is less, as set forth in Section 2 of
this Resolution. The net interest cost payable under the installment purchase agreements or
contracts shall not exceed 5.00% per annum, and the aggregate principal amount to be paid by
the City under the installment purchase agreements or contracts, including associated costs of
issuance, shall not exceed $1,500,000.
2. The useful life of a 75 foot ladder truck is hereby determined to be not less than
15 years. The acquisition of the Property and the approval of the installment purchase
agreements or contracts hereby are found and declared to be for a valid public purpose and in the
best interest of the health and welfare of the residents of the City.
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3. The City hereby agrees to include in its budget for each year a sum which will be
sufficient to pay the principal of and the interest coming due under the installment purchase
agreements or contracts before each following fiscal year. In addition, the City hereby pledges
to levy, if necessary, ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City each year in an amount
necessary to make its debt service payments under the installment purchase agreements or
contracts, subject to applicable constitutional, statutory and charter tax rate limitations.
4. Each Authorized Officer is hereby directed and authorized to execute and deliver
the installment purchase agreements or contracts in final form, and to execute and deliver such
additional documentation as shall be necessary to effectuate the closing contemplated by the
installment purchase agreements or contracts and the assignment thereof, including requisition
certificates (if provided by the form of installment purchase agreement or contract) providing
payment to the sellers of the Property upon delivery of any portion of the Property or for
reimbursement of previously appropriated or advanced costs.
5. Each Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to make all administrative transfers
necessary to implement this resolution, including current fiscal year debt service account, and to
establish appropriate construction and financing accounts.
6. The City covenants that, to the extent permitted by law, the City shall take all
actions within its control necessary to maintain the exclusion of the interest component of the
payments due under the installment purchase agreements or contracts from adjusted gross
income for general federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”) including but not limited to, actions relating to the
rebate of arbitrage earnings, if applicable.
7. The City hereby makes the following declaration of intent for the purpose of
complying with the reimbursement rules of Treas. Reg. § 1.150-2 pursuant to the Internal
Revenue Code:
(a) The City reasonably expects to reimburse itself with proceeds of debt to be
incurred by the City for the expenditures made to pay certain costs associated with the
Property which were or will be paid subsequent to sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof
from the general funds or capital fund of the City.
(b) As of the date hereof, the maximum principal amount of debt expected to
be issued for reimbursement purposes, including reimbursement of debt issuance costs, is
$1,500,000, which debt may be issued in one or more series and/or together with debt for
other purposes.
(c) A reimbursement allocation of the expenditures described in paragraph (a)
above with the proceeds of the borrowing described herein will occur not later than 18
months after the later of (i) the date on which the expenditure is paid, or (ii) the date the
Property is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three (3) years after
the original expenditure is paid. A reimbursement allocation is an allocation in writing
that evidences the City’s use of the proceeds of the debt to be issued for the Property to
reimburse the City for a capital expenditure made pursuant to this Resolution.
(d) The expenditures for the Property are “capital expenditures” as defined in
Treas. Reg. § 1.150-1(b), which are any costs of a type which are properly chargeable to
a capital account (or would be so chargeable with a proper election or with the
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application of the definition of “placed in service” under Treas. Reg. § 1.150-2(c)) under
general Federal income tax principles (as determined at the time the expenditure is paid).
(e) No proceeds of the borrowing paid to the City in reimbursement pursuant
to this Resolution will be used in a manner described in Treas. Reg. § 1.150-2(h) with
respect to abusive uses of such proceeds, including, but not limited to, using funds
corresponding to the proceeds of the borrowing in a manner that results in the creation of
replacement proceeds (within Treas. Reg. § 1.148-1) within one year of the
reimbursement allocation described in (c) above.
8. The City hereby requests that Dykema Gossett, PLLC continue to serve the City
as bond counsel for this financing, notwithstanding the potential concurrent representation of any
other participant in the financing in matters not related to this financing. The City recognizes
that Dykema Gossett, PLLC has represented, from time to time, and currently represents, various
banks, financial institutions, underwriters, contractors, vendors, and other potential participants
in this financing for matters not related to this financing. The City hereby requests that Robert
W. Baird & Co. Incorporated continue to serve the City as Municipal Advisor for this financing.
9. Each Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to retain a financial consultant to
assist the City in preparation and planning for this financing.
10. In the event that an Authorized Officer is not available to undertake
responsibilities delegated to her under this resolution, then the Chief Operating Officer or other
officer of the City designated by an Authorized Officer or Chief Operating Officer is authorized
to take such actions. Each Authorized Officer or Chief Operating Officer are hereby severally
authorized to execute and deliver the installment purchase agreements or contracts in final form.
The officers, administrators, agents and attorneys of the City are authorized and directed to
execute and deliver all other agreements, documents and certificates, to use monies legally
available to the City to pay any costs necessary to accomplish negotiation and execution of the
installment purchase agreements or contracts, and to take all other actions necessary to complete
the financing transaction contemplated by this Resolution.
11. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions
of this resolution are hereby rescinded.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lansing, Counties of Ingham and Eaton, State of
Michigan, at [a meeting held electronically by telephone or video conference pursuant to
Michigan Executive Order Number 2020-75] on Monday, June _, 2020 at 7:00 o’clock p.m.,
prevailing Eastern Time, and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting
was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1976 and Executive Order Number 2020-75, and that the minutes of said
meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required by said Act 267.
I further certify that the following Members were present at said meeting: _______
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ and that the following Members were absent:
__________________________________________________________.
I further certify that Member ________________________ moved for adoption of said
resolution and that Member __________________________ supported said motion.
I further certify that the following Members voted for adoption of said resolution:
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ and that the following Members voted against
adoption of said resolution: _____________________________________.
____________________________________
City Clerk
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