Committee on Ways and Means
Regular MeetingLansing, MI · February 5, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES
Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, February 5, 2021 @ 2:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m.
Members Present via audio/video
Council Member Carol Wood, Chair remotely from Lansing, Michigan
Council Member Brandon Betz, Vice Chairperson (absent)
Council Member Peter Spadafore, remotely from Lansing, Michigan
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Mary Bowen, OCA
Amber Paxton, Financial Empowerment
Andy Kilpatrick, Public Service
Brett Kaschinske, Parks and Recreation
Robert Widigan, Finance Director
Jake Brower, Budget Director
Eric Brewer, Council Internal Auditor
William Engelter, LPD
Public Comment
No public comment at this time. Council Member Wood noted two items on the agenda will be
moved to February 19th. One was the sole source from HR and the retiree healthcare update.
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Discussion/Action:
RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance; Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Expert City
Stipend Award
Ms. Paxton briefly outlined the annual one–time grant, which is not automatically repeated,
therefore the need to present to Council at this time for the Financial Empowerment to provide
guidance. This year it is with Richmond County, VA, and Washtenaw County, Michigan. The
$10,000 is a stipend, and there is no proof of expenses needed, but is used for the
communications with those communities. This will go into budget and they will have until
5/31/2021 to expend. Council Member Spadafore asked with current travel restrictions, how
they will advise those communities. Ms. Paxton stated it is gaged by the verified assistance
provided by the City. Council Member Wood asked why, since it began 9/15/2020, why Council
is just seeing it, and was told there was an initial delay with the OCA on the language with the
presiding law. It was then submitted in November or December in 2020, but due to timing of
this Committee schedule, this was the first meeting. Council Member Wood asked Mr. Brewer if
there were any issues with the grant, and Mr. Brewer stated he had no concerns.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE GRANT FOR THE
EXPERT CITY STIPEND AWARD. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
RESOLUTION – Bike Locker Fees; Fee Change
Mr. Kilpatrick stated several years ago there was a grant for lockers, and now that they are
installed, they are now proposing fees. The proposed fees are daily, weekly and monthly. The
lockers are located near State complexes, and 2 locations can only be rented by State
employees. The remaining 4 are public, and he offered to provide a map of the locations before
the Council meeting on 2/8/2021. Mr. Kilpatrick explained the process to reserve lockers, make
payments, and utilizing a phone app. He stated he would look into the cash options also,
adding the City is no removing the traditional bike racks. Council Member Wood asked what the
charge was on the app company, and Mr. Kilpatrick stated that the City is not paying an actual
cost to run the app, but 20-30% of fee collected, and that is not incorporated into an increased
rental fee. Mr. Brewer asked how many batteries the lockers go through, what the expenditures
are to operate on a monthly basis. Mr. Kilpatrick stated that since they are new they do not have
exact expenditure costs, but a battery costs between $8-$10 and then the cost of labor to
change. They do not believe they should would make money until 10-15 years, and the fees
cannot exceed the cost to do business. Council Member Wood asked for a report in the future
and asked about procedures during COVID.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE
BIKE LOCKER FEE CHANGE. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
RESOLUTION- Grant Acceptance; Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Transportation
Alternatives Program; Grant for Forest Road/Collins Road
Mr. Kilpatrick explained that the City has secured funding sources to do improvements and this
grant is for the pathway along Forest road. There is also federal funding to redo Collins from
Harrison to Dunkel, reconfigure the bike lanes and State funds for improvements on Forest road
and a round-about at Forest and Collins. This grant specifically is for the path portion selected
by Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. Council Member Wood asked about any
topography that might be effected and Mr. Kilpatrick confirmed there will be trees be removed
and replaced. Mr. Kilpatrick was asked to inform the residents, neighborhood associations and
MSU about this, and he confirmed during they project they have met with them, but once the
plans are 100% they will have final meetings with MSU and the associations. He was also
encouraged to speak to Council Member Garza since it is in his Ward. Mr. Brewer had no
comments.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE
GRANT FOR THE FOREST ROAD/COLLINS RAOD TRI COUNTY REGIONAL PLANING
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Mr. Kilpatrick explained the process, noting the funds will be run through Ingham County and
the City will not be the fiduciary. The County could ask for direct expenses but there is no
match on the State funding. Council Member Wood asked if the City was getting the funds for
the roads, and Mr. Kilpatrick confirmed they are City roads so they will, and the only reason the
County is involved is because of how it is written. The City will run the bid for the project and
the County will be involved so they concur with the final determination. Council Member Wood
asked Council Member Spadafore to ask about the project at his next Tri Council Regional
Planning meeting.
RESOLUTION- Proposed Fees; Reduced Parks & Recreation Department Softball Fees for
Early Registration
Mr. Kaschinske informed the Committee that they are proposing this now, instead of with the
new budget so that they can begin early registration March 1st with the new fees. This was
initiated because Delta Township is also doing it. Mr. Kaschinske then explained the
breakdown the discount rate would be reduced by $100 for each of the rates, and will be in
effect for a set 10 day period. Council Member Wood asked if they expected less teams
because of COVID, and Mr. Kaschinske acknowledged no, but they would be spacing the
games out more to accommodate the COVID requirements by the Health Department. Council
Member Wood then referred to the budget and the assumption that was expected for revenue,
and asked how that would impact. Mr. Kaschinske informed the Committee that if they get all
the teams back from 2019, it would be $325/team for 16 teams, the $260/team rate had 21
teams, and the $240/team rate there were 38 teams. If they all sign up early that would be a
loss of $6,500. Mr. Brewer had no comments.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE
SOFTBALL EARLY REGISTRATION FEE CHANGES.
Council Member Wood asked about the impact of the $6,500, how it would affect the budget
and if it can be absorbed. Mr. Brower stated it would depend on the expenditures, and per the
quarterly report, Parks and Recreation was at 36.4% of their budget and expected to be 46%. It
will have to be considered with other revenues.
ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
RESOLUTION – Budget Carryforwards FY 2020
Mr. Brower outlined the carry forwards in the resolution, such as the LFD Upgrades, LPD
Security and the carry forwards of the Human Service Department unspent funds, and he
clarified that this actually address two (2) years of carry forwards. Mr. Engelter detailed the
upgrades with LFD technology including upgrades to the outside warning signals in the City.
They have currently put in a CIP, and planned to replace them last year but were not able to so
want to carry forward so the funds are not lost. Council Member Spadafore spoke in support of
the LFD CIP, and asked Mr. Brower about the use of the fund balance, and if those funds in the
previous FY were unspent and went into the Fund Balance from FY2019, can they be pulled
from the fund balance and put back into this specific account. Council Member Spadafore
asked why the funds from HRCS were carry forwards, and not making those agencies reapply.
Mr. Brower explained to the Committee that this is required by City Ordinance. HRCS has to go
through the agencies that did not use their funds and determined if they are still needed.
Council Member Wood added to the explanation that in the past, at the end of the fiscal year,
these roll over back into the same HRCS accounts until HRCS comes to Council to move them
if the agencies say they still need those funds. Council Member Wood noted if the Committee
wanted to wait, HRCS could be asked to the next meeting to explain. Council Member
Spadafore asked if each department needs to be separated out. OCA indicated that during
Council action, Council can asked to be recused.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE
BUDGET CARRYFORWARDS FOR FY 2020.
Council Member Wood asked for the status of the security doors at the operational center, and
Mr. Brower stated the interior doors are being upgraded where the connection is between the
school and the LPD.
Mr. Brewer had not comments on this item.
ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
SOLE SOURCE- Human Resources; Segal Waters Consulting; Vendor for Classification
Services
Council Member Wood noted that Ms. Sanchez –Gazelle was not able to attend, so this item is
moved to the next Committee meeting, February 19, 2021.
Other
PLACE ON FILE – GRANT APPLICATION NOTIFICATION; Capitol Area Response Effort
(CARE) and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant; Lansing Police Department
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE. ROLL VOTE, MOTION
CARRIED 2-0.
UPDATE – Retirees Healthcare Savings– Chief Strategy Officer
Council Member Wood informed the Committee and public that Ms. Kehler was not able to
attend this meeting, and so this discussion and update would take place at the next meeting,
February 19, 2021.
Council Member Wood noted that the Peace Initiative was referred to the Committee, but she
was also aware that the County would not be doing anything until their next budget cycle, so the
Committee could speak to the Administration about putting funds in the FY 2021/2022 budget.
Council Member Spadafore asked Mr. Brewer to review the TMO items and see if there are any
outstanding debts to the City not reflected in the deal.
Council Member Wood asked for the Administration in the future to make sure applicants do not
have any outstanding unpaid permits, fees and fines.
Council Member Spadafore noted to the Committee that he will be meeting with Mr. Brewer
regarding the creation of an Auditing Committee.
ADJOURN
Adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
Submitted by,
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on February 19, 2021
Agenda
AGENDA
Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, February 5, 2021 @ 2:00 p.m..
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email comments prior to the meeting at sherrie.boak@lansingmi.gov
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Councilmember Wood, Chair
Councilmember Betz, Vice Chair
Council Member Spadafore, Member
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment on Agenda Items
3. Minutes
November 13, 2020
4. Discussion/Action:
A.) RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance; Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Expert City
Stipend Award
B.) RESOLUTION – Bike Locker Fees; Fee Change
C.) RESOLUTION- Grant Acceptance; Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
Transportation Alternatives Program; Grant for Forest Road/Collins Road
D.) RESOLUTION- Proposed Fees; Reduced Parks & Recreation Department Softball Fees
for Early Registration
E.) RESOLUTION – Budget Carryforwards FY 2020
F.) SOLE SOURCE - Human Resources; Segal Waters Consulting; Vendor for Classification
Services
5. Other
PLACE ON FILE – GRANT APPLICATION NOTIFICATION; Capitol Area
Response Effort (CARE) and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant; Lansing Police
Department
UPDATE – Retirees Healthcare Savings– Chief Strategy Officer
6. Adjourn
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DRAFT
MINUTES
Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, November 13, 2020 @ 8:30 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present via audio/video
Council Member Carol Wood, Chair remotely from Lansing, Michigan
Council Member Peter Spadafore, Vice Chairperson remotely from Lansing, Michigan
Council Member Brian T Jackson, Member- unexcused
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Lisa Hagen, OCA
Robert Widigan, Finance
Jake Brower, Budget
Judy Kehler, Chief Strategy Officer
Joe McClure, LPD
Kitty Lipsky. Retiree
Penny Betcher, Retiree
Mark (no last name given), Retiree
Paul Colegrove, Retiree
Kristi Batholomew, Retiree
Kim Lawrence, Retiree
Colleen Baldwin, Retiree
James Aimery
Sue Myer, Retiree
Mary Hemstreet, Retiree
Sherrie Wiegman, Retiree
Sherry Hunnell, Retiree
Susan Rouse, Retiree
Sara Morrison, Retiree
Sandra Schultz, Retiree
Brian Ellis, Retiree
Judy Kehler, CSO
Council Member Spitzley
Mark Parker, Retiree
DRAFT
Tom Wendt, Retiree
Public Comment
Council Member Wood explained that public comment will be taken during each item, unless there
were general comments at this time.
Ms. Lipsky, City Retiree spoke in frustration on what her impression of the secrecy they received
in finding out about the retiree changes.
Mark (no last name given) asked Council to reconsider the Mayor’s action.
Council Member Wood clarified to the public that the Committee has taken this up as more of a
fact finding mission to report back to the Administration, but Council does not have the purview to
address and make changes.
Ms. Betcher asked for reconsideration on any retiree healthcare changes.
Mr. Colegrove spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes.
Ms. Bartholomew spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes.
Mr. Lawrence spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes and specifically
about the 2010 incentives and asked if Council could deny the recommended changes. Council
Member Wood asked Mr. Smiertka if he had a legal opinion on this in relationship to the 2010
incentives. Mr. Smiertka stated he is well aware of the separation that had occurred, but did not
have those responses at this time.
Ms. Baldwin spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes.
Mr. Aimery spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes.
Ms. Meyer spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes, and asked for Mayor
Schor to listen to them.
Ms. Hemstreet spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes by the
Administration. She noted that she has not received any paperwork on what the amounts and
plans will be allowing her to make plans for her future.
Ms. Hunnell spoke in opposition to the proposed retiree healthcare changes.
Ms. Rouse asked if there are ongoing medical treatments and cases, what can the City do about
it. Council Member Wood noted there are questions the Administration are working on and she
will add that to the list.
Ms. Morrison asked if Council was aware of any options the retirees could collectively do if they
are not able to stop the Mayor’s actions. Council Member Wood stated they are not aware of
anything at this time, but will continue to look at. Ms. Morrison asked if there were any Council
Members who were not supporting the retirees. Council Member Wood encouraged the retirees
to reach out to each individual Council Member.
DRAFT
Ms. Schultz spoke on her personal experience and appealed for no changes to the healthcare
plans.
Mr. Ellis mentioned an ordinance on funds for the legacy costs, and asked if that was under City
Charter or under an Ordinance that is enforceable. Council Member Wood stated she would add
that question to the list for the City Attorney. He then spoke in opposition to the healthcare
changes and noted it would be very costly. Lastly, Mr. Ellis stated he was calling for an action of
no confidence of the Mayor.
Council Member Wood noted that Council Member Spitzley was listening to this meeting as well
and paying close attend to all the comments.
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Discussion/Action:
Sole Source; Lansing Police Department; Action Target Inc., Bullet Traps
Mr. McClure stated the LPD uses a trap system for training and the original was installed in 1989.
It can only be replaced with specific traps from the original company. They replaced the traps
that were showing stress factors with the hopes they will be able to work towards a new range
system.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE. ROLL CALL VOTE,
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Sole Source; Lansing Police Department; Michigan Law Enforcement Associates; Consultant for
Procurement of Training
Mr. McClure stated this firm was the only firm in Michigan that provides the training on the
narrow and specific aspect of police procurement training. The owner is a former officer and an
attorney, and will meet once a month during all shift change overs. Council Member Wood
asked how long the firm was under contract with the City. Mr. McClure stated they used this
firm once already in FY2020 and sought a new contract for the FY 2021. Council Member
Spadafore inquired into the aspects of the training and were told it is legal training, aspects of
law, making sure officers are up to date on the laws in their roles, and they can ask questions
they have on the law as relates to policing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE.
Council Member Wood asked Mr. Smiertka if this consultant also works with the OCA, and Mr.
Smiertka stated the OCA currently has two staff as part of the police legal counsel so he would
update them on this sole source.
ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Sole Source; Lansing Police Department; Sundance Chevrolet, 2 Vehicles
Mr. McClure confirmed these purchases were for the undercover unit and the vehicles are
chosen to be diverse and cannot be identifiable.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE. ROLL CALL VOTE,
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
DRAFT
Sole Source; Lansing Police Department; KIA of Lansing; 2 Vehicles
Mr. McClure noted this sole source was similar to the previous sole source, and it is important
the vehicles blend in for undercover units, also noting all these vehicle purchases are used
vehicles.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE. ROLL CALL VOTE,
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Sole Source; Public Service Department; Engineering; C2AE Consultants on Pathway Design
on Forest Road
Mr. Kilpatrick first noted the City already has federal funding for the pathway, and being that
C2AE is the consultant for McLaren Hospital’s site, which is near this section of the pathway,
the City decided it was the best interest to work in conjunction for this pathway in that adjoining
area. Council Member Wood highlighted this pathway was a scenic route, and asked if that
aspect was taken into consideration. Mr. Kilpatrick acknowledged that aspect of the trail and
confirmed the pathway would not be widened.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE. ROLL CALL VOTE,
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Sole Source; Public Service Department; Wastewater; Collcorp Inc-Ironbrook ; UV Disinfection
Systems Lamps and Parts
Mr. Kilpatrick stated to the Committee that this sole source was for the replacement of the
lamps.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE.
Council Member Wood asked what the life expectancy was on the lamps, and was informed
there are two bays, and a number of hours, so Mr. Kilpatrick would have to get that information
back to her. She was assured they were geared towards energy efficiency.
ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Sole Source; Public Service Department; Wastewater; Tetra Tech; SCADA Replacement;
Engineering Services
Mr. Kilpatrick explained this was for the computer system that operates the controls, and based
on the age they are starting to fail. To replace, Tetra Tech has been doing all the support on the
SCADA, so they are recommending them to do the study and find out the plan to replace the
components. Council Member Wood asked for clarification that this was with the computers,
and if so if they were also utilizing the City IT department. Mr. Kilpatrick confirmed it was the
computers, but this is a whole separate system, not through the City data center, therefore the
City IT does not provide any support now or in the past. Because of that Council Member
Wood asked about the security of the system. Mr. Kilpatrick confirmed it is completely separate
from the City network and there is no outside access to it. Regarding the meters, there will be
an enhanced system as pertains to security. Council Member Spadafore asked if there was any
assumption at this time of the cost to replace. Mr. Kilpatrick noted it could b 100,000+,
depending on what the study finds. If it appears they need to replace valves and motors it cost
more. The plan is to start a multi-year CIP once they know the cost.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE. ROLL CALL VOTE,
MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
DRAFT
Sole Source; Public Service Department; Wastewater; Tetra Tech; Switchgear Replacement;
Engineering Services
Mr. Kilpatrick noted there should have also been a memo the Committee should have gotten
and he will forward it shortly to Council staff, on the sole source. He then explained this is at the
station, transformer and power for the plan. There is a figure estimated at $1.2 million for the
replacement, but at this time the sole source is for the study. But after the study Council will be
updated on if they can do a sole source or if the replacement will have to be put out to bid.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO PLACE ON FILE.
Council member Wood asked if the previous two sole sources, if the City is in non-compliance
with the DEQ, could there be fines. Mr. Kilpatrick stated the studies will not find issues, because
the biggest issues are the electrical switch gears and will be financially covered under the
enterprise funds.
ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Other
DISCUSSION- City Retiree Healthcare
Council Member Wood confirmed she has asked for additional information from the
Administration, and any additional questions today will be will be added to that request.
Ms. Kehler joined the meeting. Council Member Wood asked Ms. Kehler about the packets of
information for the retirees from the new company. Ms. Kehler stated she was informed that the
Medicare packages should be received by 11/19/2020. Council Member Wood asked for copies
of that packet to be sent to the Council Office Manager so it could be updated on the Council
webpage they are maintaining. Council Member Wood then informed the public that Ms. Kehler
has informed her she is still working on the analysis that was requested earlier. Council
Member Wood then asked the retirees to contact her with any information on what the impact of
the new changes would have on them personally. Council Member Spadafore assured the
retirees that he does take unfunded liability serious because he knows that impact it has on the
City services, and encouraged the unions to continue to negotiate. He regretted that Council
does not have a formal roll to play in this.
For the members of the public that were not aware, Council Member Wood noted that Ms.
Kehler held a discussion session on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 with union members present,
and there will be more in the future. Ms. Kehler acknowledged the Council members for
attending that 11/10 meeting, and there is a collaborative effort ongoing. There were ideas
exchanged, processes and discussions on budget and a comprehensive approach. Ms. Kehler
then noted they are looking at upcoming meetings to talk to retirees on the current budget to
move forward productively. Regarding the report requested by Council Member Wood, one of
the items was a current analysis, and Ms. Kehler stated she will use examples of retirements,
with current plan, with the proposed plan for comparison, top health care issues and see how
that impacts under the current plan and then under the proposed.
Council Member Spitzley acknowledge the opportunity to speak, was encouraged by Ms.
Kehler’s comments and has continued hope they can come to a resolution.
DRAFT
Council Member Wood noted the Council Spadafore might have to leave the meeting before it
ends. At that time a quorum of the Committee will not be present, the meeting will end, but the
public comments will continue.
Public Comment Continued
Mr. Parker spoke on the proposed plan and in opposition to it. He then asked the Committee to
investigate where all the funds will go if there are going to be reductions.
Ms. Morrison spoke in opposition to the changes.
Mr. Wendt asked for more time to consider and adjust to the changes, asked if there would be
information on applying for hardships. Lastly, Mr. Wendt asked for more time to do an analysis
on what the details are and who is eligible. Council Member Wood noted that information they
have was the original and the stipend was $1,000 and part of the plant that the contracts
recommended. Ms. Kehler clarified it was not really a stipend but a reimbursement account.
Council Member Wood assured the public there would continue to be discussions at future
meetings, and if they have not contacted Ms. Boak to be on retiree email group, to do so.
ADJOURN
Adjourned at 9:58 a.m.
Submitted by,
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on________________
LANSING CITY COUNCIL
GRANT INFORMATION FORM
(Required for all grant applications and acceptances)
REFERRAL DATE:
GRANT NAME: Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund – Expert City
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhoods & Citizen Engagement
CONTACT PERSON (INCLUDE EMAIL AND PHONE): Amber Paxton – amber.paxton@lansingmi.gov – 517.648.6643
APPLICATION DATE: N/A AWARD DATE: 9/15/2020
GRANT CYCLE: _9/15/2020 – 5/31/2021_____ Check One: _ Annual _X__One-Time
FUND AMOUNT: __$10,000___________ (Breakdown below should total this amount)
GOODS & SERVICES
PERSONNEL $10,000
CONSTRUCTION $0.00
LAND $0.00
OTHER (Training)
CITY MATCH (IF APPLICABLE): $0
GRANT PAYS FOR: Offsets staff time and travel expenses (if applicable) spent in assisting two other localities in launching
their Financial Empowerment Centers. This year, we will assist Washtenaw County, Michigan and Richmond County,
Virginia. In past years Lansing has served as an Expert City to Akron, Detroit, Washington D.C., and Baltimore.
FUND ALLOCATIONS (Please describe the purpose of the grant and allowable uses):
Below is guidance on the Partners’(City’s) responsibilities, which are based on supporting the new FEC
Public Grantees through their Planning phase and the start of their Implementation Phase. The
CFE Fund anticipates that the FEC Public Grantees will work with the Partner based on their own
local priorities, needs, and timing.
At least 10 one-hour technical assistance phone calls, scheduled at the discretion of the FEC
Expert Partner and the FEC Public Grantees;
One site visit at the designated FEC Public Grantee based on the FEC Public Grantees’
needs; and
At the start of the Implementation Phase, hosting FEC Public Grantees’ newly-hired
counselors for one day of counseling sessions to observe and shadow.
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing’s Department of Neighborhoods & Citizen Engagement
/ Office of Financial Empowerment was awarded an FEC Expert City stipend of $10,000
by Cities for Financial Empowerment;
WHEREAS, these dollars will be used to cover DNCE staff time and/or other expenses
incurred while providing technical assistance to Richmond County, VA and Washtenaw
County, MI in launching their Financial Empowerment Centers;
WHEREAS, the award for $10,000 does not require a local match;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council approves acceptance
of the Cities for Financial Empowerment grant in the total amount of $10,000 for the
grant period beginning September 15, 2020 and ending May 31, 2021.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Administration is authorized to create appropriate
accounts and to make the necessary operating transfers for the expenditure and control
of the balance of the grant funds.
RESOLUTION #2020-0XX
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, fees for services are to be approved by Lansing City Council; and
WHEREAS, the administration is submitting fees for consideration and approval for
bicycle lockers which will begin operation prior to the new fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Public Service Department desires to offer these services at fees that
recover a portion of the costs of providing these lockers; and
WHEREAS, the new fees proposed are to compensate the Public Service Department
for operating and maintaining the lockers and administering the mobile application for use
of the lockers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Lansing City Council approves the fee
schedule for bike locker rentals as stated below, effective on the date of passage of this
resolution.
BICYCLE LOCKER RENTAL PROPOSED FEES:
Daily (calendar day) $ 1.00
Weekly (7 days) $ 5.00
Monthly (up to 31 days, depending on month) $12.00
LANSING CITY COUNCIL
GRANT INFORMATION FORM
(Required for all grant applications and acceptances)
REFERRAL DATE:
GRANT NAME: Forest Road TAP Grant
DEPARTMENT: Public Service
CONTACT PERSON (INCLUDE EMAIL AND PHONE): Mitch Whisler, mitch.whisler@lansingmi.gov, x4249
APPLIICATION DATE: December 2020 AWARD DATE: 1/15/2021
GRANT CYCLE: _FY 2022____ Check One: _ Annual _X__One-Time
FUND AMOUNT: _$192,799______ (Breakdown below should total this amount)
GOODS & SERVICES
PERSONNEL
CONSTRUCTION $192,799 (max)
LAND $0.00
OTHER (Training)
CITY MATCH (IF APPLICABLE): $ 48,195
GRANT PAYS FOR: Construction of shared use pathway along Forest Rod from east of I-496/US-127 to Harrison
FUND ALLOCATIONS (Please describe the purpose of the grant and allowable uses):
Purpose of the grant is to create a pathway link between the Bear Lake pathway, which will be completed in 2021, to
Harrison Road and the non-motorized facilities that continue east on Forest Road and north on Harrison Road. The grant
will pay for construction of shared use pathway along Forest Rod from east of I-496/US-127 to Harrison. Other funding
sources will pay for a pathway and bike lane south on Collins Road to Jolly Road. All this will be constructed in 2021.
City of Lansing
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
To: Andy Schore, Mayor
From: Mitchell Whisler, Interim Transportation Engineer
Subject: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM - Tap Grant: TCRPC – Forest Road/Collins
Road non-motorized project
Date: January 19, 2021
_____________________________________________________________________
The City of Lansing Public Service Department is seeking grant acceptance for a Tri-County
Regional Planning Commission TAP grant in the total TAP project amount of $240,974 for the
construction of a non-motorized facility along Forest Road from just east of US-127 to Harrison
Road. The federal portion of the TAP grant is $192,799 and the required match for the TAP grant
is $48,195.
This funding will be coupled with MEDC, CMAQ, STU and HIPU funding to leverage a total
project cost of $3,278,594. The required match for all funding sources is $315,696. This is
approximately 10 percent of the entire project.
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.
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RESOLUTION #2020-###
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LANSING CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Public Service Department of the City of Lansing received a Conditional
Commitment letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation of our selection to
receive a Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant totaling up to
$192,799 in federal funds for the Forest Road/Collins Road non-motorized project (JN
207037); and
WHEREAS, the local match is 20% up to $48,195 of the total estimated TAP project
cost of $240,974; and
WHEREAS, the grant is for the Construction of a non-motorized pathway along Forest
Road between US-127 and Harrison Road; and
WHEREAS, the TAP funds will be programmed with CMAQ funding with a total phase
budget of $400,120; and
WHEREAS, the federal CMAQ funding is $320,099 and local match is 20% up to
$80,025; and
WHEREAS, the TAP and CMAQ funded project will be constructed and bid with the
Collins Road Project (JN 211718); and
WHEREAS, the Collins Road project includes a mix of non-motorized off and on road
facilities as well as pavement rehabilitation along Collins/Forest Road between Harrison
Road and Dunckel Road; and
WHEREAS, the Collins Road project utilizes STU and HIPU funding with a total phase
cost of $937,500; and
WHEREAS, the federal STU and HIPU funding is $750,000 and local match is 20% up
to $187,500; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost for both JN 207037 and JN 211718 is $1,578,594; and
WHEREAS, the total federal funding is $1,262,898 and local match is 20% up to
$315,696; and
WHEREAS, the JN 207037 and JN 211718 will be coordinated with a $1,700,000
MEDC state legislative funding project; and
WHEREAS, the MEDC funding will be used for reconstruction of the Forest Road and
Collins Road intersection, approaches to the intersection and construction of non-
motorized elements adjacent the intersection and approaches; and
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WHEREAS, the MEDC funding does not require local match; and
WHEREAS, the Public Service Department is requesting acceptance of the TAP grant;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed enhancements are identified in the Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed enhancements are identified in the Tri-County Regional
Planning Commission’s Transportation Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing recognizes the importance of the continued
maintenance of these and other enhancements and has committed to implementing a
maintenance plan/program over the design life of the facility constructed with TAP
funding and has budgeted sufficient monies to ensure the continued maintenance of the
enhancements; and
WHEREAS, Mitch Whisler, Interim Transportation Engineer for the Public Service
Department, will act as the agent on behalf of the Forest Road/Collins Road non-
motorized project; and
WHEREAS, the Administration and the City Council recognize the importance and need
for safe, alternate modes of transportation for all users;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby, approves
acceptance of the Transportation Alternatives Program grant for the purposes of funding
of non-motorized improvements to Forest Road between US-127 and Harrison Road.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Administration is authorized to receive the funds,
create the necessary accounts, and make necessary transfers for administration in
accordance with the requirements of the grantor.
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RESOLUTION #2020-###
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, fees for services are to be approved by Lansing City Council; and
WHEREAS, administration is submitting fees for consideration and approval for Lifetime
Sports League Team Registration fees which will begin prior to the new fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department desires to continue a program of
recreational adult softball available to residents of Lansing and non-residents of
Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department desires to offer these services at
fees that recover and rebuild the loss of revenue due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the new fees proposed are to offer a discount for a 10-day early registration
fee to entice softball teams and players to return to the Department of Parks and
Recreation and offset the losses from 2020; and
WHEREAS, after the 10-day early registration period the current approve fee will apply;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Lansing City Council approves the fee
schedule as stated below in this resolution, effective on the date of passage of this
resolution for Recreation Equipment and Services:
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the proposed fees are as follows:
LIFETIME SPORTS EARLY REGISTRATION PROPOSED FEES:
Program Current Fee Proposed 10-Day Early Fee
Adult Softball Team Fee
Before and After Date for Registration $325.00 $225.00
Adult Softball Team Fee Class Ball
Before and After Date for Registration $260.00 $160.00
Adult Softball Team Fee Recreation
Before and After Date for Registration $240.00 $140.00
RESOLUTION #2020-###
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
That the following remaining balances as of June 30, 2020 (and June 30, 2019 for Human Service
Agencies) be reappropriated in Fiscal Year 2020/2021 as indicated:
Appropriation Description Unencumbered
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Use Of Fund Balance $ 707,584
Fire Operating EOC Upgrades 133,700
Police Operating Safety Doors - Ops Center 1st Floor 25,000
(1)
Human Service Agencies Human Services Discretionary 287,382
(1)
Human Service Agencies Grant Match Fund 20,000
(1)
Human Service Agencies Community Problem Solving 7,642
(1)
Human Service Agencies Community Mental Health 25,000
(1)
Human Service Agencies Community Mental Health Board 4,000
(1)
Human Service Agencies Youth RFP 14-19 22,340
(1)
Human Service Agencies S Side Comm Dev Assoc 10,000
(1)
Human Service Agencies Kids Cafe After School Nutrition 48,780
(1)
Human Service Agencies MSU PAS 40,000
(1)
Human Service Agencies Epic Northside Youth Programs 18,500
(1)
Human Service Agencies Chronic Homeless Outreach 22,966
(1)
Human Service Agencies Project Homeless Connect 42,274
General Fund Total $ 707,584
(1)
Restricted funds that are required to be carried forward per ordinance provisions
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Budget Revision Request Form
Agency Name CVA#
Grant Program:
VOCA
Match Waiver: This waiver will apply for your entire grant not just the increase.
1. Please describe the extenuating circumstances impeding your program’s ability to partially or fully match the VOCA grant funds requested.
Revision Request Explanation:
2. Increase(s): State why item(s) being increased must have additional funding. Be specific as to what cost items are affected, whether a cost item is being changed, or added to the
budget.
3. Impact: What impact and impact magnitude will this change have on program performance? How will the program be affected if this request is not approved?
Budget Revision Request Form
Cost Item Change Request:
New Cost Item?
Requested Cost Item $ Requested Line Item Impacted Description and Purpose
Y/N
Total
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