Elected Officers Compensation Commission
Regular MeetingLansing, MI · March 15, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
Elected Officers Compensation Commission
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 @ 11:17 a.m.
City Council Conference Room
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Speaker- Chairperson
Commissioner Melot –Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Member Huggler
Commissioner Member McAlvey – excused
Commissioner Member Hoisington – excused
Commissioner Member Seabury - excused
Commissioner Member Young
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, Council Staff
Jim Smiertka, OCA
Kyle Kaminski, City Pulse
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Speaker called the meeting to order.
Minutes
MOTION BY MEMBER HUGGLER AND SECOND BY MEMBER YOUNG TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2022 CORRECTED TO SHOW MEMBER YOUNG ASKED TO BE
EXCUSED PRIOR TO THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Public Comment
No public present at this time.
Presentation
No elected officials present.
Discussion/Action
Draft Determination Letters
Ms. Boak noted the documents were templates based on the recommendation in 2019, and were for
review and future consideration since no members were present at this time.
Draft Fringe Benefits
Mr. Smiertka submitted an updated draft based on his office discussions with HR, Budget Director and
the Retirement Office.
Other
2022 Past Materials for Information Only
Ms. Boak referenced the packet which included the following:
2022 Calendar
Chapter 280 2022
Municipal Comparison Spreadsheet
Royal Oak Benefits
Director Salary Information 2022
Union Contract Spreadsheet 2022
EEOC Recommendation Letters from 2021
ARPA Resolution
CPI
The Commission reviewed the updated documents including the union spreadsheet with 214 updates
and the new fringe benefit changes. Member Young asked how many members were in 214 and 243,
and Mr. Smiertka was only able to verify 22 in 214. Member Young then asked the other members if
they were considering a multi-year recommendation and the consensus was similar to the 2019
recommendation.
Mr. Melot submitted a document he prepared on two inflationary calculations for discussion using BLS
calculation calculator, going back to 2000.
The Commission reviewed the municipality comparison spreadsheet with no new updates from the last
meeting; still waiting on Madison, Wisconsin and South Bend, Indiana.
The Commission discussed their options with comparisons to other strong Mayor communities. Mr.
Smiertka updated the Commission on the inquiry into “per diem” for Council Members, noting that in his
research on EOCC Statue, City Charter and the City EOCC Ordinance. A definition was found on
“Salary”, meaning annual payment for services rendered, therefore he recommended that it would be
hazardous to go to per meeting payments. Member Speaker asked if salary included benefits and
could be considered compensation like a fringe benefit, and Mr. Smiertka not it is just compensation.
He added that if other communities have it, it might be written into their ordinance or Charter. Member
Huggler proposed a per diem, and based on the statements OCA was willing to take that option off the
table for consideration and would not be in favor of a Council increase.
The Commission continued looking at the comparisons for the Clerk and discussed options for a
vehicle for the Clerk. They again asked for his job duties since adding in medical marihuana licensing,
and Ms. Boak confirmed the request was relayed again, but her office had not received a response.
The Commission discussed options for the City Clerk in the past, work load and potential of a City
vehicle. Ms. Boak was to obtain the following information:
Number of fleet vehicles available in City Hall for Clerk to use
Cost for insurance, maintenance, gas and lease on current Mayor’s vehicle as a comparison
Mileage the Clerk has been reimbursed over the last 5 years while driving his own vehicle
Additional request to the Clerk on his additional duties.
The Commission discussed options for all elected officials and Member Melot was asked if he was
proposing a retro back to 2000 as listed in the spreadsheet he provided and he stated it was not his
intention.
MOTION BY MEMBER MELOT, SUPPORTED BY MEMBER HUGGLER TO EXCUSE MEMBERS
SEABURY, MCALVEY AND HOISINGTON. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY MEMBER MELOT, SUPPORTED BY YOUNG AT 11:53 AM. MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
Adjourned at 11:53 a.m.
Respectively submitted by:
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Approved as presented on March 24, 2022
Agenda
AGENDA
Elected Officers Compensation Commission
AGENDA FOR MARCH 15, 2022 AT 11:00 AM
Lansing City Hall, City Council Conference Room
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 10th Floor
To provide input or ask questions on any item that is listed on the agenda,
members of the public may contact the City Council at city.council@lansingmi.gov or (517) 483-4177 prior to the meeting.
Liisa Speaker- Chairperson
Derek Melot - Vice Chairperson
Thomas Hoisington
Brian Huggler
Jeff McAlvey
Holli Seabury
Steve Young
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
A. March 8. 2022
4. Public Comment on Agenda Items (Up to 3 Minutes)
5. Presentations:
B. Elected Officials
6. Discussion/Action:
C. Draft Determination Letters- 2022
D. Draft Fringe Benefits
7. Other
E. 2022 Informational Materials
8. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in these meetings should contact the City
Council Office at 517-483-4177 (TTY 711) 24 hour notice may be needed for certain accommodations. An attempt
will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests.
Packet
AGENDA
Elected Officers Compensation Commission
AGENDA FOR MARCH 15, 2022 AT 11:00 AM
Lansing City Hall, City Council Conference Room
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 10th Floor
To provide input or ask questions on any item that is listed on the agenda,
members of the public may contact the City Council at city.council@lansingmi.gov or (517) 483-4177 prior to the meeting.
Liisa Speaker- Chairperson
Derek Melot - Vice Chairperson
Thomas Hoisington
Brian Huggler
Jeff McAlvey
Holli Seabury
Steve Young
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
A. March 8. 2022
4. Public Comment on Agenda Items (Up to 3 Minutes)
5. Presentations:
B. Elected Officials
6. Discussion/Action:
C. Draft Determination Letters- 2022
D. Draft Fringe Benefits
7. Other
E. 2022 Informational Materials
8. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in these meetings should contact the City
Council Office at 517-483-4177 (TTY 711) 24 hour notice may be needed for certain accommodations. An attempt
will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests.
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DRAFT
MINUTES
Elected Officers Compensation Commission
Wednesday, March 8, 2022 @ 12:01 p.m.
City Council Conference Room
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Speaker- Chairperson
Commissioner Melot –Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Member Huggler
Commissioner Member McAlvey – absent
Commissioner Member Hoisington – excused
Commissioner Member Seabury
Commissioner Member Young - absent
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, Council Staff
Jim Smiertka, OCA
Desiree Kirkland, Finance Director/Treasurer
Judy Kehler, CSO
Elizabeth O’Leary, Labor Negotiator
Courtney Roberts, HR
Kyle Kaminski, City Pulse
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Speaker called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and did roll call. All members present
except Member Young and Hoisington who had informed the staff prior to the meeting.
Minutes
MOTION BY MEMBER HUGGLER AND SECOND BY MEMBER MELOT TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2022 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Public Comment
No public present at this time.
Presentation
Chief Strategy Officer, Ms. Kehler outlined her OPEB presentation that was in the packet. This
included an outline of what OPEB represents and her role as Chief Strategy Officer to addressing
OPEB systems. Ms. Kehler noted there are mature systems in the City, 67% is police and fire and
33% is the active employees. For 2021-2022 FY they spent $9.8 million for active employees
healthcare, for retirees $18.9 million. Ms. Kehler expanded on what the City did to address OPEB
which included actuaries, looked at medical carriers for retirees switching to HUMANA with a savings.
OPEB was $563 million combined in 2020, and currently at $229 million, and the City is continuing to
work collaborative to reduce the cost. By 2041 retirement and OPEB will be fully funded if the City
continues to follow the plan. Member Melot asked if the City puts in GF dollars to OPEB and what is
trend line. Ms. Kehler admitted they are looking at ways to pay from the fund and Ms. Kirkland
confirmed the amount is same. Member Melot asked if the Mayor and Clerk are eligible for OPEB
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DRAFT
benefits and Mr. Smiertka stated they are, but reiterated past statements that EOCC decides elected
official benefits.
Discussion/Action
City of Lansing Finance Director Desiree Kirkland
Consumer Price Index; ARPA Funds and Spending; Revenue Loss
Ms. Kirkland noted the City has yet to spend any of the ARPA funds noted in the Resolution in the
packet, it is being held to cover the revenue loss and covers three years. Any funds that the City lost in
parking and income tax, that ARPA amount will cover. Currently that dollar amount is being
calculated, and relayed to the auditors to advise them.
Member Melot asked what the City considers inflationary impact on their employees and asked if in
the negotiations it was offering 3%. Ms. O’Leary clarified that the 3% reference at the last meeting
was specific to the contract they had ratified the night before at Council. She cannot speak to any
other current negotiations. Member Melot then asked, for budgeting purposes, what the City
considers as the current inflationary rate. Ms. Kirkland stated it was 2.5-3%, admitting the growing
rate is 6%, but the City is not at 6%. Member Melot asked if when the City procures inflation from their
vendors if it is at 6-7%, and Ms. Kirkland confirmed.
Member Melot then asked for confirmation from the last meeting that the Mayor is proposing spreading
the ARPA funds released for general revenue loss across multiple years and not expecting to recover
the full loss, Ms. Kirkland noted that without speaking to it exactly she could confirm it would be spread
over three years.
Member Melot asked what portion of the GF is payroll. Ms. Kirkland and Ms. Kehler did not have the
exact percentage at the time, but before they let the meeting they were able to obtain the information
that it was 70% of the GF.
Lastly Ms. Kirkland noted that regarding the revenue loss, they did have higher than normal refunds
last year, but won’t know the impact this year until mid-year.
City of Lansing Human Resources Director Linda Sanchez-Gazella
Benefits and Elected Officials Benefits Options
Ms. Boak explained that Mr. Sanchez-Gazella had a scheduling conflict but confirmed that the benefits
listed in the package were the current plans; the Mayor and Clerk are offered the same options as
other active employees, and the Commission was provided the options today.
The Commission reviewed the fringe benefits page of their annual determination, referenced page 6
“Retirement Health Care” and discussed the language on “elected” or “re-elected”. The Commission
asked OCA to review the document. Member Melot noted it appeared to him that he Mayor and Clerk
were getting the minimum benefits packages.
Other
2022 Past Materials for Information Only
Ms. Boak referenced the packet which included the following:
2022 Calendar
Chapter 280 2022
Municipal Comparison Spreadsheet
Royal Oak Benefits
Director Salary Information 2022
Union Contract Spreadsheet 2022
EEOC Recommendation Letters from 2021
Past Recommendations as of 2021
Ms. Roberts noted the municipal comparison was updated today with Lorraine, Ohio and Grand Rapids
Michigan, but they are still waiting on a response from South Bend, Indiana and Madison Wisconsin.
Regarding the updated document of Director Salary information that was updated with the Chief
Strategy Officer along with the requested information on LPD and LFD for 2005, 2010 and 2022.
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The Commission reviewed the updated municipality comparison spreadsheet focusing on strong mayor
communities and the systems that were used.
The Commission spoke briefly on the next meeting (3/15) and it was confirmed that Member
Hoisington, Seabury and McAlvey will be absent.
The Commission held discussions on earlier discussion with a per diem for Council Members at Council
meetings, similar to Dearborn similar to a stipend. Member Huggler proposed considering no pay
increase; keeping the pay lower and add $25 or $50 per Council meeting.
Mr. Smiertka noted that Council may be considered part time in comparison to the Mayor and Clerk,
however they work in the community during the week and weekends with constituents; not just
attending meetings.
Member Melot acknowledged the request for a per diem, but was concerned with not addressing
inflation. The Commission continued their discussion on no salary increase for Council, but a Council
meeting only per meeting pay; monthly, quarterly, or annul payment and asked Ms. Boak to speak to
payroll on the best option. Ms. Seabury inquired if the Commission would propose a cap on it not
exceeding the required 26 meetings per year, and Member Huggler proposed $25 a meeting with no
cap, and if there becomes a pattern, the Commission can review in 2 years when they meet again.
Member Melot encouraged the Commission to continue to think proposals for the Clerk and Mayor.
Adjourn
Adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Respectively submitted by:
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Approved as presented on
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 25, 2022
Mr. Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
As Secretary to the City of Lansing Elected Officers Compensation Commission, I hereby submit
the attached 2022 Salary Determination Letter and 2022 Elected Officials Summary of Fringe
Benefits for filing as the 2022 determination of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission
for the Mayor.
If you have any questions with respect to this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Boak
City Council Office Manager
Elected Officers Compensation Commission Recording Secretary
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 24, 2022
Council President Adam Hussain
Members of the Lansing City Council
Tenth Floor City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear President Hussain and Councilmembers:
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission (EOCC) met in committee during February and
March 2022. The EOCC reviewed internal economic and financial documents, and the current
salary and benefit compensation packages of the Mayor, City Clerk, and members of the City
Council. In addition, the EOCC compared various salary structures held by similar officers in
comparable communities across Michigan and neighboring States. The following people attended
the Commission meetings to answer questions and share their thoughts; Elizabeth O’Leary, Jane
DiSessa, Judy Kehler, Desiree Kirkland, and Chris Swope.
Our determination is based on the National and State economic climate, the current financial
condition of the City, our review of executive and legislative responsibilities, and salary/benefit
comparisons with other Michigan communities. The Commission considered the compensation
history for all relevant positions going back as far as 1991, and considered the feedback from
various executive officers and City staff.
Our determination, which shall be implemented on _______________________, makes changes
to the compensation provided to the Mayor.
DETERMINATION
Salaries
The Commission determines that annual salaries, and respective effective dates, shall be as
follows:
January 1, 2022 January 1, 2023 January 1, 2024
Mayor: $ $ $
2
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Fringe Benefits
The Commission adopts by reference the Elected Officials Summary of Fringe Benefits 2022,
attached. The benefits are to be provided for the elected officials as set forth therein. Of note, the
current healthcare made available to elected officials comports with the three-tier optional plan
provided to employees of the City. The intention of this change is to comply with Public Act 152
of 2011, which capped the amount the City can pay for healthcare premiums. This change will
provide elected officers the same coverage employees are provided. Pursuant to the 2017 EOCC
recommendation, Council members may purchase health care at their own expense.
Other Compensation
It is acknowledged that none of the elected officers earn compensatory, vacation, or sick time,
and upon termination, they are not entitled to any compensation for the same.
TRANSMITTAL
We, the members of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, respectfully, adopt the collective
determinations now transmitted.
ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Liisa Speaker Derek Melot
Chairperson Vice Chairperson
Brian Huggler Jeff McAlvey
Member Member
Hollie Seabury Thomas Hoisington
Member Member
___________________________
Steve Young
Member
3
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 25, 2022
Mr. Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
As Secretary to the City of Lansing Elected Officers Compensation Commission, I hereby submit
the attached 2022 Salary Determination Letter and 2022 Elected Officials Summary of Fringe
Benefits for filing as the 2022 determination of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission
for the City Clerk.
If you have any questions with respect to this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Boak
City Council Office Manager
Elected Officers Compensation Commission Recording Secretary
1
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 24, 2022
Council President Adam Hussain
Members of the Lansing City Council
Tenth Floor City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear President Hussain and Councilmembers:
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission (EOCC) met in committee during February and
March 2022. The EOCC reviewed internal economic and financial documents, and the current
salary and benefit compensation packages of the Mayor, City Clerk, and members of the City
Council. In addition, the EOCC compared various salary structures held by similar officers in
comparable communities across Michigan and neighboring States. The following people attended
the Commission meetings to answer questions and share their thoughts; Elizabeth O’Leary, Jane
DiSessa, Judy Kehler, Desiree Kirkland, and Chris Swope.
Our determination is based on the National and State economic climate, the current financial
condition of the City, our review of executive and legislative responsibilities, and salary/benefit
comparisons with other Michigan communities. The Commission considered the compensation
history for all relevant positions going back as far as 1991, and considered the feedback from
various executive officers and City staff.
Our determination, which shall be implemented on ________________, makes changes to the
compensation provided to the City Clerk.
DETERMINATION
Salaries
The Commission determines that annual salaries, and respective effective dates, shall be as
follows:
January 1, 2022 January 1, 2023 January 1, 2024
City Clerk: $ $ $
2
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Fringe Benefits
The Commission adopts by reference the Elected Officials Summary of Fringe Benefits 2022,
attached. The benefits are to be provided for the elected officials as set forth therein. Of note, the
current healthcare made available to elected officials comports with the three-tier optional plan
provided to employees of the City. The intention of this change is to comply with Public Act 152
of 2011, which capped the amount the City can pay for healthcare premiums. This change will
provide elected officers the same coverage employees are provided. Pursuant to the 2017 EOCC
recommendation, Council members may purchase health care at their own expense.
Other Compensation
It is acknowledged that none of the elected officers earn compensatory, vacation, or sick time,
and upon termination, they are not entitled to any compensation for the same.
TRANSMITTAL
We, the members of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, respectfully, adopt the collective
determinations now transmitted.
ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Liisa Speaker Derek Melot
Chairperson Vice Chairperson
Brian Huggler Jeff McAlvey
Member Member
Hollie Seabury Thomas Hoisington
Member Member
___________________________
Steve Young
Member
3
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 25, 2022
Mr. Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
As Secretary to the City of Lansing Elected Officers Compensation Commission, I hereby submit
the attached 2022 Salary Determination Letter and 2022 Elected Officials Summary of Fringe
Benefits for filing as the 2022 determination of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission
for the Council President.
If you have any questions with respect to this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Boak
City Council Office Manager
Elected Officers Compensation Commission Recording Secretary
1
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 24, 2022
Council President Adam Hussain
Members of the Lansing City Council
Tenth Floor City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear President Hussain and Councilmembers:
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission (EOCC) met in committee during February and
March 2022. The EOCC reviewed internal economic and financial documents, and the current
salary and benefit compensation packages of the Mayor, City Clerk, and members of the City
Council. In addition, the EOCC compared various salary structures held by similar officers in
comparable communities across Michigan and neighboring States. The following people attended
the Commission meetings to answer questions and share their thoughts; Elizabeth O’Leary, Jane
DiSessa, Judy Kehler, Desiree Kirkland, and Chris Swope.
Our determination is based on the National and State economic climate, the current financial
condition of the City, our review of executive and legislative responsibilities, and salary/benefit
comparisons with other Michigan communities. The Commission considered the compensation
history for all relevant positions going back as far as 1991, and considered the feedback from
various executive officers and City staff.
Our determination, which shall be implemented on ____________, makes changes to the
compensation provided to the Council President.
DETERMINATION
Salaries
The Commission determines that annual salaries, and respective effective dates, shall be as
follows:
January 1, 2022 January 1, 2023 January 1, 2024
Council President: $ $ $
2
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Fringe Benefits
The Commission adopts by reference the Elected Officials Summary of Fringe Benefits 2022,
attached. The benefits are to be provided for the elected officials as set forth therein. Of note, the
current healthcare made available to elected officials comports with the three-tier optional plan
provided to employees of the City. The intention of this change is to comply with Public Act 152
of 2011, which capped the amount the City can pay for healthcare premiums. This change will
provide elected officers the same coverage employees are provided. Pursuant to the 2017 EOCC
recommendation, Council members may purchase health care at their own expense.
Other Compensation
It is acknowledged that none of the elected officers earn compensatory, vacation, or sick time,
and upon termination, they are not entitled to any compensation for the same.
TRANSMITTAL
We, the members of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, respectfully, adopt the collective
determinations now transmitted.
ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Liisa Speaker Derek Melot
Chairperson Vice Chairperson
Brian Huggler Jeff McAlvey
Member Member
Hollie Seabury Thomas Hoisington
Member Member
___________________________
Steve Young
Member
3
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 25, 2022
Mr. Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
As Secretary to the City of Lansing Elected Officers Compensation Commission, I hereby submit
the attached 2022 Salary Determination Letter and 2022 Elected Officials Summary of Fringe
Benefits for filing as the 2022 determination of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission
for the Council Vice President.
If you have any questions with respect to this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Boak
City Council Office Manager
Elected Officers Compensation Commission Recording Secretary
1
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 24, 2022
Council President Adam Hussain
Members of the Lansing City Council
Tenth Floor City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear President Hussain and Councilmembers:
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission (EOCC) met in committee during February and
March 2022. The EOCC reviewed internal economic and financial documents, and the current
salary and benefit compensation packages of the Mayor, City Clerk, and members of the City
Council. In addition, the EOCC compared various salary structures held by similar officers in
comparable communities across Michigan and neighboring States. The following people attended
the Commission meetings to answer questions and share their thoughts; Elizabeth O’Leary, Jane
DiSessa, Judy Kehler, Desiree Kirkland, and Chris Swope.
Our determination is based on the National and State economic climate, the current financial
condition of the City, our review of executive and legislative responsibilities, and salary/benefit
comparisons with other Michigan communities. The Commission considered the compensation
history for all relevant positions going back as far as 1991, and considered the feedback from
various executive officers and City staff.
Our determination, which shall be implemented on ____________, makes changes to the
compensation provided to the Council Vice President.
DETERMINATION
Salaries
The Commission determines that annual salaries, and respective effective dates, shall be as
follows:
January 1, 2022 January 1, 2023 January 1, 2024
Council Vice President: $ $ $
2
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Fringe Benefits
The Commission adopts by reference the Elected Officials Summary of Fringe Benefits 2022,
attached. The benefits are to be provided for the elected officials as set forth therein. Of note, the
current healthcare made available to elected officials comports with the three-tier optional plan
provided to employees of the City. The intention of this change is to comply with Public Act 152
of 2011, which capped the amount the City can pay for healthcare premiums. This change will
provide elected officers the same coverage employees are provided. Pursuant to the 2017 EOCC
recommendation, Council members may purchase health care at their own expense.
Other Compensation
It is acknowledged that none of the elected officers earn compensatory, vacation, or sick time,
and upon termination, they are not entitled to any compensation for the same.
TRANSMITTAL
We, the members of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, respectfully, adopt the collective
determinations now transmitted.
ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Liisa Speaker Derek Melot
Chairperson Vice Chairperson
Brian Huggler Jeff McAlvey
Member Member
Hollie Seabury Thomas Hoisington
Member Member
___________________________
Steve Young
Member
3
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 25, 2022
Mr. Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
As Secretary to the City of Lansing Elected Officers Compensation Commission, I hereby submit
the attached 2022 Salary Determination Letter and 2022 Elected Officials Summary of Fringe
Benefits for filing as the 2022 determination of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission
for the Council Members.
If you have any questions with respect to this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Boak
City Council Office Manager
Elected Officers Compensation Commission Recording Secretary
1
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 24, 2022
Council President Adam Hussain
Members of the Lansing City Council
Tenth Floor City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear President Hussain and Councilmembers:
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission (EOCC) met in committee during February and
March 2022. The EOCC reviewed internal economic and financial documents, and the current
salary and benefit compensation packages of the Mayor, City Clerk, and members of the City
Council. In addition, the EOCC compared various salary structures held by similar officers in
comparable communities across Michigan and neighboring States. The following people attended
the Commission meetings to answer questions and share their thoughts; Elizabeth O’Leary, Jane
DiSessa, Judy Kehler, Desiree Kirkland, and Chris Swope.
Our determination is based on the National and State economic climate, the current financial
condition of the City, our review of executive and legislative responsibilities, and salary/benefit
comparisons with other Michigan communities. The Commission considered the compensation
history for all relevant positions going back as far as 1991, and considered the feedback from
various executive officers and City staff.
Our determination, which shall be implemented on ____________, makes changes to the
compensation provided to the Council Members.
DETERMINATION
Salaries
The Commission determines that annual salaries, and respective effective dates, shall be as
follows:
January 1, 2022 January 1, 2023 January 1, 2024
Council Members: $ $ $
2
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Fringe Benefits
The Commission adopts by reference the Elected Officials Summary of Fringe Benefits 2022,
attached. The benefits are to be provided for the elected officials as set forth therein. Of note, the
current healthcare made available to elected officials comports with the three-tier optional plan
provided to employees of the City. The intention of this change is to comply with Public Act 152
of 2011, which capped the amount the City can pay for healthcare premiums. This change will
provide elected officers the same coverage employees are provided. Pursuant to the 2017 EOCC
recommendation, Council members may purchase health care at their own expense.
Other Compensation
It is acknowledged that none of the elected officers earn compensatory, vacation, or sick time,
and upon termination, they are not entitled to any compensation for the same.
TRANSMITTAL
We, the members of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, respectfully, adopt the collective
determinations now transmitted.
ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Liisa Speaker Derek Melot
Chairperson Vice Chairperson
Brian Huggler Jeff McAlvey
Member Member
Hollie Seabury Thomas Hoisington
Member Member
___________________________
Steve Young
Member
3
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DRAFT WITH HUMAN RESOURCE UPDATES OF 3/9/2022
PENDING OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY UPDATES
City of Lansing
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Summary of Fringe Benefits
2022
Elected officials shall be eligible for City-provided health, dental, and life insurance coverage, and for
participation in any deferred compensation program, as summarized below. Unless otherwise noted, this
Summary of Fringe Benefits is operative on JULY 1, 2019. The last adopted recommended Summary of
Fringe Benefits remains operative until that date.
I. FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ONLY:
Health Insurance: The City of Lansing shall provide at the time of being sworn in or during an annual
open enrollment period the following choice of medical insurances. Coverage will be effective the first (1st)
day of the month following the date the Mayor or Clerk, respectively, are sworn in. If an elected official
chooses a non-base plan, he or she will be required to pay the difference between the base and non-base
plan, in addition to any premium share. Elected officials selecting the base plan below will receive a $400
cash payment incentive for each plan year chosen.
Base Plan - includes a $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $250 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co-pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $150 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co-pay.
Option 2 - includes a $20.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$20/$40 or
$15/$25/$50 for Physician’s Health Plan. This plan includes a $500 calendar year limit on
preventative services, emergency room services with a $50 co-pay, and a 50% $20 co-pay and 100%
coverage for mental health and substance abuse services.
The Base Plan is as provided above. If the Base Plan exceeds the state mandated hard cap amount, the
elected official will pay the difference. If the elected official chooses to “buy up” to an optional plan (either
Option 1 or Option 2) the elected official will be responsible for any cost differential between the Base Plan
premium and the premium of the selected optional plan chosen. Benefit summaries and rate sheets are
available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: The Mayor and City Clerk are eligible to purchase the Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12
Vision Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses with co-pays.
Opt out: The Mayor and City Clerk will be allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually,
during the City’s open enrollment period provided the Mayor or City Clerk provides written proof of
coverage from another source. The Mayor or City Clerk who opts out of the City’s health care plan will be
eligible to receive $1,800 in any year in which they receive coverage from another source. In addition, such
payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following the period of time the Mayor or Clerk had
alternate coverage.
Dental Insurance: The City pays the full premium costs for the Dental plan provided by the City, coverage
includes the Mayor and City Clerk and family members. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning;
50% coverage for treatment costs with an $1,500 $800 maximum per person per contract year. Mayor and
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City Clerk and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of
treatment costs with a $3,500.00 lifetime maximum per person. $1,000 lifetime maximum per person.
Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar days of service. Booklets and
summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Retiree Dental Insurance: Eligible retirees shall be covered by the same insurance as the active Mayor and
City Clerk. The Mayor and City Clerk shall become eligible for retiree dental insurance beginning at the
date of termination of employment with the City, or at age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided the
Mayor or City Clerk respectively has at least fifteen (15) years of service with the City.
AFLAC: The Mayor and City Clerk will have the opportunity to pay for medical insurance premiums,
unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC
also offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. The
maximum annual benefit for AFLAC medical insurance premiums and unreimbursed maximum medical
expenses shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. The maximum benefit for AFLAC
dependent care costs shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code.
Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for a base $50,000 of group life and $50,000 Accidental Death
and Dismemberment Insurance for the Mayor and City Clerk. Life insurance coverage for dependents is
available for a reasonable cost to the Mayor and City Clerk, in accordance with the following schedule:
Spouse $25,000
Unmarried child, age
14 days to 6 months $500
6 months to 23 years $ 2,000
Coverage is effective one (1) month and one (1) day following the commencement of service. Summaries
are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vacation: No accrued time for sick leave, vacation, or personal time shall exist or be required.
Parking/Transportation: The Mayor and City Clerk shall have designated parking in the basement of City
Hall.
Vehicle: An automobile will be provided for the regular full time use of the Mayor.
Deferred Compensation: The Mayor and City Clerk shall be eligible to participate in the City’s deferred
compensation 457 plans as may be offered by the City. Currently those plans include Voya and T. Rowe
Price. The Mayor and City Clerk will be able to contribute up to the maximum allowed by the IRS annually
through payroll deduction. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Defined Contribution Retirement System: In accordance with the City Charter, officials elected on or
after October 1, 1990 shall belong to the City of Lansing Defined Contribution Money Purchase Pension
Plan. The Plan provides for:
1) A City contribution totaling 6% of the Mayor or City Clerk’s gross salary. The Plan is
administered by Wells Fargo Bank. Principal Financial Group.
2) The Mayor and City Clerk become eligible for City contributions following six (6) months
of service and must be enrolled in the Plan prior to completion of six (6) months of service
in order to self-direct the investment options of their retirement account. Failure to enroll
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prior to completion of six (6) months of service shall result in the City transferring monies
into the Plan which shall default to the fund designated as the default fund.
3) The Mayor and City Clerk will be notified by the Department of Human Resources of the
next quarterly enrollment session in order to receive their enrollment packet to facilitate
timely enrollment and self-direction of their respective investment decisions. Enrollment is
initiated following the quarterly enrollment session. Principal Financial Group to enroll
persons and benefits are managed online.
4) The Mayor and City Clerk have the option of contributing up to five percent (5%) of their
compensation each Plan Year, subject to certain limits imposed by law.
5) At the end of three full years of service the Mayor and City Clerk will be vested for all City
contributions. Should the Mayor and City Clerk leave at the end of three full years the elected
official will have the following options:
- Lump sum payment subject to applicable taxes;
- Rollover monies into another tax deferred investment option; or
- Leave monies in the plan and continue to be invested tax deferred.
6) The Mayor and City Clerk are also eligible for a City paid long-term disability policy which
is administered by the selected vendor following the completion of six (6) months of service.
The Mayor and City Clerk shall receive information pertaining to the long-term disability
policy at the quarterly enrollment session.
Retirement Health Care: Optional: This is a one-time only option that must be made in writing within
thirty (30) days after being officially sworn in or having elected to qualify on or before July 1, 2001. For all
officials elected after October 29, 1990, the City agrees to provide retirement health care coverage up to
100% of the premium for the Base Plan health care coverage provided to active Mayor and City Clerk.
Retirement health coverage shall begin at the date of termination of employment with the City, provided the
Mayor and City Clerk have at least 15 years of service with the City and be at least 55 years of age. This
coverage is available at a cost of 3.25% of the Mayor and City Clerk’s respective gross pay. This coverage
shall be the same insurance coverage provided to the active Mayor and Clerk. Retirees shall convert to
complementary coverage at their Medicare eligibility date. Retiree health benefits shall not include spouse
or family coverage for a Mayor or City Clerk first elected after July 1, 2009.
II. FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS:
The fringe benefits designated in this Section II are for City Councilmembers.
Health Insurance: Councilmembers shall have the option to purchase health care insurance, at their own
expense. If chosen, coverage will be effective the first (1st) day of the month following the date the
Councilmember is sworn in (commencement of service) or chosen during an annual open enrollment period.
Current plans offered are following UAW coverage plans:
Base Plan - includes a $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $250 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co-pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $150 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co-pay.
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Option 2 - includes a $15.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $0/$15/$40.
Emergency room services with a $50 co-pay, $20 co-pay for urgent care, and a 50% $15 co-pay for
mental health and substance abuse services.
Benefit summaries and rate sheets are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: Councilmembers will be eligible to purchase the Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12 Vision
Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses with co-pays.
Dental Insurance: Councilmembers shall have the option to purchase this dental insurance, at their own
expense, on the same terms and at the same rate as other part-time employees of the City for whom such
coverage is available, currently UAW. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning; 50% coverage for
treatment costs with a $1,500 maximum per person per benefit year. Councilmembers and dependents will
also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00
lifetime maximum per person. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar
days of service. Booklets and summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Retiree Dental Insurance: Eligible retirees shall be covered by the same insurance as active
Councilmembers. The Councilmember shall become eligible for retiree dental insurance beginning at the
date of termination of employment with the City, or at age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided the
Councilmember has at least fifteen (15) years of service with the City. Councilmembers first taking office
on or after January 1, 2010, shall not be eligible for this benefit.
AFLAC: The Councilmembers will have the opportunity to pay for medical insurance premiums,
unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC
also offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. The
maximum annual benefit for AFLAC medical insurance premiums and unreimbursed maximum medical
expenses shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. The maximum benefit for AFLAC
dependent care costs shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Councilmembers first taking
office on or after January 1, 2019 shall not be eligible for this benefit.
Life Insurance: Councilmembers are not eligible for City provided group life and Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance.
Vacation: No accrued time for sick leave, vacation, or personal time shall exist or be required.
Parking/Transportation: Councilmembers shall have designated parking as provided by the Rules adopted
by City Council.
Deferred Compensation: Councilmembers shall be eligible to participate in the City’s deferred
compensation 457 plans as may be offered by the City. Currently those plans include Voya and T. Rowe
Price. Councilmembers will be able to contribute up to the maximum allowed by the IRS annually through
payroll deduction. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Defined Contribution Retirement System: Officials elected on or after October 1, 1990 and first taking
office before January 1, 2010, shall belong to the City of Lansing Defined Contribution Money Purchase
Pension Plan. Nothing after January 1, 2010. The Plan provides for:
1) A City contribution totaling 6% of the Councilmembers’ gross salary. The Plan is
administered by Wells Fargo. Principal Financial Group
2) The Councilmember becomes eligible for City contributions following six (6) months of
service and must be enrolled in the Plan prior to completion of six (6) months of service in
order to self direct the investment options of their retirement account. Failure to enroll prior
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to completion of six (6) months of service shall result in the City transferring monies into the
Plan which shall default to the GIC (Guaranteed Investment Contract) Fund.
3) The Councilmember will be notified by the Department of Human Resources of the next
quarterly enrollment session in order to receive their enrollment packet to facilitate timely
enrollment and self direction of the Councilmember’s investment decisions. Enrollment is
initiated following the quarterly enrollment session.
4) The Councilmember has the option of contributing up to five percent (5%) of their
compensation each Plan Year, subject to certain limits imposed by law.
5) At the end of three full years of service the Councilmember will be vested for all City
contributions. Should the Councilmember leave at the end of three full years the
Councilmember will have the following options:
- Lump sum payment subject to applicable taxes;
- Rollover monies into another tax deferred investment option; or
- Leave monies in the plan and continue to be invested tax deferred.
6) The Councilmember is also eligible for a City paid long-term disability policy which is
administered by the selected vendor following the completion of six (6) months of service.
The Councilmember shall receive information pertaining to the long-term disability policy
at the quarterly enrollment session.
Retirement Health Care: For all officials elected after October 29, 1990 and taking office before January
1, 2010 who exercised the option to participate in retiree healthcare, the City will provide retirement health
care coverage up to 100% of the premium for the Base Plan health care coverage provided to the active
Mayor and Clerk. Retirement health coverage shall begin at the date of termination of employment with the
City, provided the Councilmember has at least 15 years of service with the City and be at least the age of 55.
This coverage is available at a cost of 3.25% of the Council member’s gross pay. This coverage shall be the
same insurance coverage provided to the active Mayor and Clerk. Retirees shall convert to complementary
coverage at their Medicare eligibility date.
Retiree Healthcare Opt out: Councilmembers who receive Retirement Health Care insurance will be
allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually, during the City’s open enrollment period provided
the Councilmember provides written proof of coverage from another source. Any Councilmember who opts
out of the City’s health care plan will be eligible to receive $1,800 in any year in which they receive coverage
from another source. In addition, such payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following
the period of time the Councilmember had alternate coverage.
Department of Human Resources, 8th Floor, 124 W. Michigan, Lansing MI 48933. Phone: 483-4014
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revised 4/21/04: Retiree dental
Revised 03/28/2007: Vision
Revised 03/30/09: Phased elimination of benefits for Councilmembers
Revised 03/22/11: For clarity
Revised 4/02/13: To provide for three tier optional health insurance
plans in compliance with PA 152 of 2011, and other clarifications
Revised 3/5/2015: For technical corrections and clarifications
Revised 3/17/2017 For Clerk and Mayor Compensation
Revised 3/14/19 for Compensation
Revised 2/24/2021 No Changes for Elected Officials
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DRAFT WITH HUMAN RESOURCE UPDATES OF 3/9/2022
WITHPENDING OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY UPDATES
03/14/2022
City of Lansing
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Summary of Fringe Benefits
2022
Elected officials shall be eligible for City-provided health, dental, and life insurance coverage, and for
participation in any deferred compensation program, as summarized below. Unless otherwise noted, this
Summary of Fringe Benefits is operative on JULY 1, 2019. The last adopted recommended Summary of
Fringe Benefits remains operative until that date.
I. FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ONLY:
Health Insurance: The City of Lansing shall provide at the time of being sworn in or during an annual open
enrollment period the following choice of medical insurances. Coverage will be effective the first (1st) day
of the month following the date the Mayor or Clerk, respectively, are sworn in. If an elected official chooses
a non-base plan, he or she will be required to pay the difference between the base and non-base plan, in
addition to any premium share. Elected officials selecting the base plan below will receive a $400 cash
payment incentive for each plan year chosen.
Base Plan - includes a $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $250 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co-pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $150 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co-pay.
Option 2 - includes a $20.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$20/$40 or
$15/$25/$50 for Physician’s Health Plan. This plan includes a $500 calendar year limit on
preventative services, emergency room services with a $50 co-pay, and a 50% $20 co-pay and 100%
coverage for mental health and substance abuse services.
The Base Plan is as provided above. If the Base Plan exceeds the state mandated hard cap amount, the elected
official will pay the difference. If the elected official chooses to “buy up” to an optional plan (either Option
1 or Option 2) the elected official will be responsible for any cost differential between the Base Plan premium
and the premium of the selected optional plan chosen. Benefit summaries and rate sheets are available in the
Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: The Mayor and City Clerk are eligible to purchase the Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12
Vision Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses with co-pays.
Opt out: The Mayor and City Clerk will be allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually, during
the City’s open enrollment period provided the Mayor or City Clerk provides written proof of coverage from
another source. The Mayor or City Clerk who opts out of the City’s health care plan will be eligible to receive
$1,800 in any year in which they receive coverage from another source. In addition, such payments will be
made twice a year, by separate check, following the period of time the Mayor or Clerk had alternate coverage.
Dental Insurance: The City pays the full premium costs for the Dental plan provided by the City, coverage
includes the Mayor and City Clerk and family members. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning;
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50% coverage for treatment costs with an $1,500 $800 maximum per person per contract year. Mayor and
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City Clerk and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of
treatment costs with a $3,500.00 lifetime maximum per person. $1,000 lifetime maximum per person.
Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar days of service. Booklets and
summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Retiree Dental Insurance: Eligible retirees shall be covered by the same insurance as the active Mayor and
City Clerk. The Mayor and City Clerk shall become eligible for retiree dental insurance beginning at the
date of termination of employment with the City, or at age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided the
Mayor or City Clerk respectively has at least fifteen (15) years of service with the City.
AFLAC: The Mayor and City Clerk will have the opportunity to pay for medical insurance premiums,
unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC also
offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. The
maximum annual benefit for AFLAC medical insurance premiums and unreimbursed maximum medical
expenses shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. The maximum benefit for AFLAC
dependent care costs shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code.
Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for a base $50,000 of group life and $50,000 Accidental Death
and Dismemberment Insurance for the Mayor and City Clerk. Life insurance coverage for dependents is
available for a reasonable cost to the Mayor and City Clerk, in accordance with the following schedule:
Spouse $25,000
Unmarried child, age
14 days to 6 months $500
6 months to 23 years $ 2,000
Coverage is effective one (1) month and one (1) day following the commencement of service. Summaries
are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vacation: No accrued time for sick leave, vacation, or personal time shall exist or be required.
Parking/Transportation: The Mayor and City Clerk shall have designated parking in the basement of City
Hall.
Vehicle: An automobile will be provided for the regular full time use of the Mayor.
Deferred Compensation: The Mayor and City Clerk shall be eligible to participate in the City’s deferred
compensation 457 plans as may be offered by the City. Currently those plans include Voya and T. Rowe
Price. The Mayor and City Clerk will be able to contribute up to the maximum allowed by the IRS annually
through payroll deduction. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Defined Contribution Retirement System: In accordance with the City Charter, officials elected on or
after October 1, 1990 shall belong to the City of Lansing Defined Contribution Money Purchase Pension
Plan. The Plan provides for:
1) A City contribution totaling 6% of the Mayor or City Clerk’s gross salary. The Plan is
administered by Wells Fargo Bank. Principal Financial Group.
2) The Mayor and City Clerk become eligible for City contributions following six (6) months
of service and must be enrolled in the Plan prior to completion of six (6) months of service
in order to self-direct the investment options of their retirement account. Failure to enroll
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prior to completion of six (6) months of service shall result in the City transferring monies
into the Plan which shall default to the fund designated as the default fund.
3) The Mayor and City Clerk will be notified by the Department of Human Resources of the
next quarterly enrollment session in order to receive their enrollment packet to facilitate
timely enrollment and self-direction of their respective investment decisions. Enrollment is
initiated following the quarterly enrollment session. Principal Financial Group to enroll
persons and benefits are managed online.
4) The Mayor and City Clerk have the option of contributing up to five percent (5%) of their
compensation each Plan Year, subject to certain limits imposed by law.
5) At the end of three full years of service the Mayor and City Clerk will be vested for all City
contributions. Should the Mayor and City Clerk leave at the end of three full years the elected
official will have the following options:
- Lump sum payment subject to applicable taxes;
- Rollover monies into another tax deferred investment option; or
- Leave monies in the plan and continue to be invested tax deferred.
6) The Mayor and City Clerk are also eligible for a City paid long-term disability policy which
is administered by the selected vendor following the completion of six (6) months of service.
The Mayor and City Clerk shall receive information pertaining to the long-term disability
policy at the quarterly enrollment session.
Retirement Health Care: Optional: This is a one-time only option that must be made in writing within
thirty (30) days after being officially sworn in or having elected to qualify on or before July 1, 2001. For all
officials elected after October 29, 1990, the City agrees to provide retirement health care coverage up to
100% of the premium for the Base Plan health care coverage provided to active Mayor and City Clerk.
Retirement health coverage shall begin at the date of termination of employment with the City, provided the
Mayor and City Clerk have at least 15 years of service with the City and be at least 55 years of age. This
coverage is available at a cost of 3.25% of the Mayor and City Clerk’s respective gross pay. This coverage
shall be the same insurance coverage provided to the active Mayor and Clerk. Retirees shall convert to
complementary coverage at their Medicare eligibility date. Retiree health benefits shall not include spouse
or family coverage for a Mayor or City Clerk first elected after July 1, 2009.
II. FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS:
The fringe benefits designated in this Section II are for City Councilmembers.
Health Insurance: Councilmembers shall have the option to purchase health care insurance, at their own
expense. If chosen, coverage will be effective the first (1st) day of the month following the date the
Councilmember is sworn in (commencement of service) or chosen during an annual open enrollment period.
Current plans offered are following UAW coverage plans:
Base Plan - includes a $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $250 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co-pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $150 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co-pay.
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Option 2 - includes a $15.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $0/$15/$40.
Emergency room services with a $50 co-pay, $20 co-pay for urgent care, and a 50% $15 co-pay for
mental health and substance abuse services.
Benefit summaries and rate sheets are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: Councilmembers will be eligible to purchase the Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12 Vision
Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses with co-pays.
Dental Insurance: Councilmembers shall have the option to purchase this dental insurance, at their own
expense, on the same terms and at the same rate as other part-time employees of the City for whom such
coverage is available, currently UAW. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning; 50% coverage for
treatment costs with a $1,500 maximum per person per benefit year. Councilmembers and dependents will
also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00
lifetime maximum per person. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar days
of service. Booklets and summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Retiree Dental Insurance: Eligible retirees shall be covered by the same insurance as active
Councilmembers. The Councilmember shall become eligible for retiree dental insurance beginning at the
date of termination of employment with the City, or at age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided the
Councilmember has at least fifteen (15) years of service with the City. Councilmembers first taking office
on or after January 1, 2010, shall not be eligible for this benefit.
AFLAC: The Councilmembers will have the opportunity to pay for medical insurance premiums,
unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC also
offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. The
maximum annual benefit for AFLAC medical insurance premiums and unreimbursed maximum medical
expenses shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. The maximum benefit for AFLAC
dependent care costs shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Councilmembers first taking
office on or after January 1, 2019 shall not be eligible for this benefit.
Life Insurance: Councilmembers are not eligible for City provided group life and Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance.
Vacation: No accrued time for sick leave, vacation, or personal time shall exist or be required.
Parking/Transportation: Councilmembers shall have designated parking as provided by the Rules adopted
by City Council.
Deferred Compensation: Councilmembers shall be eligible to participate in the City’s deferred
compensation 457 plans as may be offered by the City. Currently those plans include Voya and T. Rowe
Price. Councilmembers will be able to contribute up to the maximum allowed by the IRS annually through
payroll deduction. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Defined Contribution Retirement System: Officials elected on or after October 1, 1990 and first taking
office before January 1, 2010, shall belong to the City of Lansing Defined Contribution Money Purchase
Pension Plan. Nothing after January 1, 2010. The Plan provides for:
1) A City contribution totaling 6% of the Councilmembers’ gross salary. The Plan is
administered by Wells Fargo. Principal Financial Group
2) The Councilmember becomes eligible for City contributions following six (6) months of
service and must be enrolled in the Plan prior to completion of six (6) months of service in
order to self direct the investment options of their retirement account. Failure to enroll prior
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to completion of six (6) months of service shall result in the City transferring monies into the
Plan which shall default to the GIC (Guaranteed Investment Contract) Fund.
3) The Councilmember will be notified by the Department of Human Resources of the next
quarterly enrollment session in order to receive their enrollment packet to facilitate timely
enrollment and self direction of the Councilmember’s investment decisions. Enrollment is
initiated following the quarterly enrollment session.
4) The Councilmember has the option of contributing up to five percent (5%) of their
compensation each Plan Year, subject to certain limits imposed by law.
5) At the end of three full years of service the Councilmember will be vested for all City
contributions. Should the Councilmember leave at the end of three full years the
Councilmember will have the following options:
- Lump sum payment subject to applicable taxes;
- Rollover monies into another tax deferred investment option; or
- Leave monies in the plan and continue to be invested tax deferred.
6) The Councilmember is also eligible for a City paid long-term disability policy which is
administered by the selected vendor following the completion of six (6) months of service.
The Councilmember shall receive information pertaining to the long-term disability policy
at the quarterly enrollment session.
Retirement Health Care: For all officials elected after October 29, 1990 and taking office before January
1, 2010 who exercised the option to participate in retiree healthcare, the City will provide retirement health
care coverage up to 100% of the premium for the Base Plan health care coverage provided to the active
Mayor and Clerk. Retirement health coverage shall begin at the date of termination of employment with the
City, provided the Councilmember has at least 15 years of service with the City and be at least the age of 55.
This coverage is available at a cost of 3.25% of the Council member’s gross pay. This coverage shall be the
same insurance coverage provided to the active Mayor and Clerk. Retirees shall convert to complementary
coverage at their Medicare eligibility date.
Retiree Healthcare Opt out: Councilmembers who receive Retirement Health Care insurance will be
allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually, during the City’s open enrollment period provided
the Councilmember provides written proof of coverage from another source. Any Councilmember who opts
out of the City’s health care plan will be eligible to receive $1,800 in any year in which they receive coverage
from another source. In addition, such payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following the
period of time the Councilmember had alternate coverage.
Department of Human Resources, 8th Floor, 124 W. Michigan, Lansing MI 48933. Phone: 483-4014
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revised 4/21/04: Retiree dental
Revised 03/28/2007: Vision
Revised 03/30/09: Phased elimination of benefits for Councilmembers
Revised 03/22/11: For clarity
Revised 4/02/13: To provide for three tier optional health insurance
plans in compliance with PA 152 of 2011, and other clarifications
Revised 3/5/2015: For technical corrections and clarifications
Revised 3/17/2017 For Clerk and Mayor Compensation
Revised 3/14/19 for Compensation
Revised 2/24/2021 No Changes for Elected Officials
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CHAPTER 280. - ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Cross reference— Compensation of officers and employees - see CHTR. Secs. 2-104, 9-102; Elections generally - see
CHTR. Art. II, Ch. 2; Election Commission - see CHTR. Sec. 2-205; ADM. Ch. 282; Elections under the City Charter -
see CHTR. Secs. 9-302, 9-401, 9-402; Compensation of judges - see ADM. 210.01(Rule 48); Compensation of Housing
Commission members - see ADM. 260.02; Compensation of Senior Citizens Advisory Board members - see ADM.
278.04; Compensation of Waterfront Development Board members -see ADM. 264.03; Compensation of Board of
Trustees of Employees' Retirement System - see ADM. 292.09.
280.01. - Establishment; powers and duties.
Pursuant to M.C.L.A. 117.5c, as amended, there is hereby established an Elected Officers Compensation
Commission in and for the City. The Commission shall determine the salaries of all elected officials, and such
determinations shall be controlling, unless Council, by resolution adopted by two-thirds of the members, rejects
them. The determinations of the Commission shall be effective 30 days following their filing with the City Clerk,
unless rejected by Council. In case of rejection, the existing salary shall prevail. Any expense allowance or
reimbursement paid to elected officials in addition to salary shall be for expenses incurred in the course of City
business and accounted for to the City.
(Ord. No. 319, 6-18-73)
280.02. - Membership; terms; vacancies.
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission shall consist of seven members who are registered electors of
the City and who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members elected
and serving in Council. The terms of office of the members shall be seven years. Members shall be appointed
before October 1 of the year of appointment and shall serve until October 1 of the year in which their terms expire
or until their successors qualify for office. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. No
member or employee of the legislative, judicial or executive branch of any level of government or members of the
immediate family of such member or employee shall be eligible to be a member of the Commission.
(Ord. No. 319, 6-18-73)
280.03. - Meetings; chairperson; compensation.
Commencing in 2022, the Elected Officers Compensation Commission shall meet for not more than 15 session
days in each even-numbered year and shall make its determination within 45 calendar days after its first meeting.
Council shall designate, by resolution, the date, time and location for the first meeting, thereby officially calling the
Commission together for the carrying out of its official duties. The first meeting in even-numbered years shall not
be set later than February 21. The City Clerk shall notify the members of the Commission in writing concerning the
designated date, time and location, at least seven calendar days in advance. A majority of the members of the
Commission constitutes a quorum for conducting the business of the Commission. The Commission shall not take
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action or make a determination without the concurrence of a majority of the members appointed and serving on
the Commission. The Commission shall elect a Chairperson from among its members. As used in this section,
"session days" means calendar days on which the Commission meets and a quorum is present. The members of
the Commission shall not receive compensation but shall be entitled to actual and necessary expenses incurred in
the performance of official duties.
(Ord. No. 532, 5-7-79; Ord. No. 1284 , § 1, 5-10-21)
280.04. - Open meetings.
The business which the Elected Officials Compensation Commission may perform shall be conducted at public
meetings of the Commission held in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. 15.261 to 15.275. Public
notice of the time, date and place of such meetings shall be given in the manner required by Public Act 267 of
1976.
(Ord. No. 532, 5-7-79)
280.05. - Freedom of information.
A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of or retained by the Elected Officials Compensation
Commission in the performance of an office function shall be made available to the public in compliance with
Public Act 442 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. 15.231 to 15.246.
(Ord. No. 532, 5-7-79)
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February 2022
Position Salary
City Attorney $172,580.56
Chief of Police $145,000.00
Finance Director/ City Treasurer $120,000.00
Chief of Staff $140,000.00
Chief Strategy Officer $140,780.40
2005
-Salary was unable to be pulled. Our System does not go back to 2005.
2010
LPD- Mark Alley (March 2010) $109.091.00 / Teresa Szymanski (January 2011)
$99,000.00
LFD- William Cochran $97,206.00
2022
LPD- Ellery Sosebee $145,000.00
LFD- Interim Fire Chief Mike Tobin $124,538.15
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2022 Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey
**Wages are annual unless otherwise noted**
City Population Type of Government City Clerk Council Member City Manager (if Mayor Benefits City Clerk Vehicle
applicable)
City Administrator’s salary is
$96,749-$125,774; current determined by Council, and
120,735 City Manager incumbent’s salary is $23,726.32 our interim City $47,452.63 N/A No
$124,305.00 Administrator’s salary is
Ann Arbor, Michigan $223,600.00
Mayor & City Clerk: Dental, vision, Medical (80/20), PTO, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plan Participation, Long-term
President - $18,638 + meeting stipend ($100/meeting); Member -
110,000 Strong Mayor $99,868 N/A $160,329 disability insurance, 401A Defined Contribution Plan, Deferred Comp 457 (optional). City Council: optional enrollment to dental, No
$15,516 + meeting stipend ($100/meeting)
Dearborn, Michigan vision, medical plans (100% employee contribution). Optional participation in the Deferred Compensation 457 plan (100% employee
East Lansing, $91,233.22 (not an elected contribution only).
48,729 City Manager $8,500 (not a full time position) $169,922.48 $10,000 (not a full time position) Only City Clerk and City Manager receive benefits, including health, dental, life, ltd, PTO, and retirement No
Michigan position)
Flint, Michigan 94,370 Strong Mayor $70, 817.7600 $22,500.00 N/A $125,000.10 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, STD, FSA, MERS retirement (Hybrid and HCSP) No
· Medical, Dental, and Vision administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, starting on first day, 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching
401a, Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account, Eleven Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Time,
198,917 City Manager $112,874 $118,292 $123,969 $129,329
$28,000 city
$136,377
commissioner
$143,196 $52,000.00 No
Paid parking (if applicable), Tuition Reimbursement up to master’s degree, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program with 5
Grand Rapids, free mental health visits per issue, Comprehensive Wellness program
Michigan
President $28,966.00
117,159 Strong Mayor $94,667.97 VP $27,335.04 N/A $139,610.95 No
Council: Option to purchase health and dental.
Members $26,356.45
Lansing, Michigan Mayor and Clerk: Health, Dental, DC, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
appointed position; $6,577.43 annually; $70/meeting after 32 meetings per year; City
76,300 Strong Mayor N/A $139,153.00-$161,313.00 16% DC Pension Contribution, 4% Retiree Healthcare Savings No
Rochester Hills, $115,240.00-$133,594.00 Council President: $8,350.48
Michigan
Only City Clerk and City Manager receive benefits. I attached our health benefits (note that dental coverage is at no cost to the
59,195 City Manager $102,899 $20 per meeting $158,393 $40 per meeting
employee)
Royal Oak, Michigan
City Council- Medical, dental, vision, 401K and an RHS account. All other elected receive a 401K, medical, dental and vision. Basic
132,644 Strong Mayor $92,923.00 $31,411.90 N/A $125,642.00 No
Life insurance, no Sick and Accident insurance.
Warren , Michigan
City pays $72,026. County
65,211 Strong Mayor $12,332.88 N/A $118,748.00 Medical/RX/Dental/Vision/Life No
pays 2/3 of salary
Lorain, Ohio
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CITY OF LANSING WAGE AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS 2001-2024
EXECUTIVE
T580/243 T214 POLICE NON SUP POLICE SUP FIRE UAW
MANAGEMENT MAYORAL NON-BARGAINING
1.60% - 01/01/02
2001 2.75% 2.75% 1.55% 1.55%
1.50% - 07/01/02
2.70% 2.75%
1.50% - 01/01/02 1.50% - 01/01/02
2002 2.75% 3.00%
1.55% - 07/01/02 1.55% - 07/01/02
1.50% 2.70% 3.00%
1.50% - 01/11/03 1.50% - 01/11/03 1.00% - 02/01/03
2003 2.00% - 02/03 1.30% - 08/03
1.6% - 07/12/03 1.6% - 07/12/03
1.53% - July 2003 3.0% - 10/06/03
1.3% - 08/01/03
1.6% - 01/10/04 1.6% - 01/10/04 1.53% - 01/04
2004 2.00% - 02/04 2.25% - 08/04
1.6% 0 07/10/04 1.6% 0 07/10/04 1.55% - 07/04
no current contract 2.25%
1.55% - 01/05 2.2% - 10/2005
2005 2.00% - 02/05 2.25% - 08/05 1.80% - 07/01/05 1.80% - 07/01/05
1.6% - 07/05 retro'd back to 2004
2.25%
1.60% - 01/06
2006 2.00% - 02/06 2.25% - 08/06 2.10% - 07/01/06 2.10% - 07/01/06
1.80% - 07/06
2.50% - 10/2006 none none none
contract in negotiations; contract in negotiations; 2.50% - 03/2007
2007 no retro no retro
2.30% - 07/01/07 2.30% - 07/01/07 2.10% - 07/07 2.50% - 10/2007
no step increase
2.50% - 03/2007 2.50% - 03/2007
contract in negotiations; contract in negotiations; contract in 2.0% - 07/08
2008 no retro no retro
1.00% - 07/01/08 1.00% - 07/01/08 2.30% - 07/08
negotiations; no retro no step increase
2.0% - 07/08 2.0% - 07/08
1.0% Cash Bonus - Feb
contract in negotiations; 1.50% - 01/01/09 1.50% - 01/01/09 contract in
2009 no retro
09
.30% due 06/30/09 .30% due 07/15/09
2.50% - 07/09
negotiations; no retro
none none none
1.25% - Aug 2009
$750 cash bonus and $1,000 cash bonus - $1,000 cash bonus -
2010 1.75%
1.25% $850 cash bonus 1%
07/01/10 03/01/10 to 10/06/10
none none none
2011 1.25% 0% 1.50% 1.5% - 07/16/11 1.5% - 07/01/11 1.25% - 10/07/11 none none none
1.25% - 10/07/12
$1,000 cash bonus & (deducted from wages
2012 0.00%
$1,000 signing bonus
2.00% 1.75% - 07/16/12 1.5% - 07/01/12
toward pension
none none none
contribution)
contract in negotiations;
2013 $1,000 cash bonus $800 cash bonus for FY14 $1,000 cash bonus $750 cash bonus
no retro
$900 cash bonus 0% none $1,000 cash bonus
N/A (see 2013) CBA
$1,000 cash bonus and
2014 2% Expiration Changed to 2.50% 1%
2%
2% 3% none 2%
12/31 from 8/31.
2015 1% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2% 2% 2.50% 20% (Mayor only) $2,000 cash bonus
$1,000 cash bonus $800 cash bonus
2016 2.50% 2% 2.50% 2.50%
& 2% & 2%
2% Researching 2.50%
2017 2% 2% 3% 3% 2% 2.50% 2.25% Researching 2.50%
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EXECUTIVE
T580/243 T214 POLICE NON SUP POLICE SUP FIRE UAW
MANAGEMENT MAYORAL NON-BARGAINING
2018 2% 2% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% New Administration New Administration 2.50%
3% & $1,000 signing $1,000 signing bonus
2019 3%
bonus
3% 3% 2.50%
& 3%
2.75%-4% 2.75%-4% (Mayor Staff) 2.50%
3% & $750 signing
2020 2.50%
bonus
3% 3% 2.50% 3% 3% 3% 3%
2% & $1,000 signing
2021 2%
bonus
2.25% 2.25% 2% 2.25% 2% 2% 2%
3% and $1,000 signing
2022 bonus for FT/$500 for
PT
2023 3%
2024 Wage Reopener
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RESOLUTION #2021-216
BYTHE COMMITTEE ONWAYS ANDMEANS
RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OFLANSING
WHEREAS, theAmerican Rescue Plan Actof2021 (ARPA) wassigned intolawonMarch
11,2021, establishing Coronavirus State andLocal Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) by
appropriating $45,570,000,000 under tomake payments tometropolitan cities; and
WHEREAS, under theformula established under ARPA, theCityofLansing wasawarded
49,924,664tobepaid intwoseparate traunches of $24,962,332. The firstofwhich was
received bytheCityofLansing on August 5,2021 andthesecond ofwhich willbe
available 12months after thefirst payment; and
WHEREAS, Sections 602(c)(1)and 603(c)1provide these funds maybeused asfollows:
A. torespond tothepublic health emergency withrespect toCOVID-19oritsnegative
economic impacts, including assistance tohouseholds, small businesses, and
nonprofits, oraidtoimpacted industries such astourism, travel, andhospitality; and
B. torespond toworkers performing essential workduring theCOVID-19public health
emergency byproviding premium paytoeligible workers oftheState, territory, or
Tribal government thatareperforming such essential work, orbyproviding grants to
eligible employers thathave eligible workers whoperform essential work; and
C. fortheprovision ofgovernment services totheextent ofthereduction inrevenue of
such State, territory, orTribal government duetotheCOVID-19public health
emergency relative torevenues collected inthemost recent fullfiscal yearoftheState,
territory, orTribal government prior totheemergency; and
D. tomake necessary investments inwater, sewer, orbroadband infrastructure.
WHEREAS, theFiscal Year 2022 Budget adopted byCityCouncil onMay 16,2021
anticipated theuseofthefirsttraunch, thevastmajority ofwhich tobespent onrevenue
lossbetween thegeneral fund and parking fund;
NOW, THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED, theLansing CityCouncil approves acceptance
ofthe ARPA funds inthetotal amount of $49,924,664 awarded between thetwo
traunches of $24,962,332;
BEITFURTHER RESOLVED, theLansing CityCouncil approves theuseofthefirst
traunch of $24,962,332forpublic health andeconomic impacts; provision ofgovernment
services totheextent ofthereduction inrevenue totheCityduetoCOVID-19;premium
pay; and necessary investments inwater, sewer, orbroadband infrastructure;
BEITFURTHER RESOLVED, thatprior totheexpenditure orreimbursement ofARPA
funds foranyuse, theAdministration shall determine whether ornotagiven useiseligible
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pursuant tothelegislation orofficial guidance from U.S.Treasury, andshall document
thebasis forthisdetermination along withtheestimated expenditure andprogrammatic
data required tofulfill thereporting requirements established bythelegislation andU.S.
Treasury.
BEIT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Administration is authorized tocreate appropriate
accounts andtomakethenecessary operating transfers for the expenditure and control
of the balance of the funds.
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 4, 2021
Mr. Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
As Secretary to the City of Lansing Elected Officers Compensation Commission, I hereby submit
the attached 2021 Salary Determination Letter and 2021 Elected Officials Summary of Fringe
Benefits for filing as the 2021 determination of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission.
If you have any questions with respect to this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Boak
City Council Office Manager
Elected Officers Compensation Commission Recording Secretary
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Elected Officers Compensation Commission
March 4, 2021
Council President Peter Spadafore
Members of the Lansing City Council
Tenth Floor City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear President Spadafore and Councilmembers:
The Elected Officers Compensation Commission (EOCC) met in committee during February 2021.
The EOCC reviewed internal economic and financial documents and the past compensation
packages of the Mayor, City Clerk, and members of the City Council.
Based on the information the Commission reviewed, the financial forecast of the City and impacts
of the future projections, our recommendation for annual salaries for elected officials was to remain
at the current 2021 salary, until the Commission meets again.
Fringe Benefits
The Commission adopts by reference the Elected Officials Summary of Fringe Benefits 2021,
attached. The benefits are to be provided for the elected officials as set forth therein. Of note, the
current healthcare made available to elected officials comports with the three-tier optional plan
provided to employees of the City. The intention of this change is to comply with Public Act 152
of 2011, which capped the amount the City can pay for healthcare premiums. This change will
provide elected officers the same coverage employees are provided. Pursuant to the 2017 EOCC
recommendation, Council members may purchase health care at their own expense.
Other Compensation
It is acknowledged that none of the elected officers earn compensatory, vacation, or sick time,
and upon termination, they are not entitled to any compensation for the same.
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TRANSMITTAL
We, the members of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, respectfully, adopt the collective
determinations now transmitted.
ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Liisa Speaker
Chairperson
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City of Lansing
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Summary of Fringe Benefits
2021
Elected officials shall be eligible for City-provided health, dental, and life insurance coverage, and for
participation in any deferred compensation program, as summarized below. Unless otherwise noted, this
Summary of Fringe Benefits is operative on February 24, 2021. The last adopted recommended Summary
of Fringe Benefits remains operative until that date.
I. FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ONLY:
Health Insurance: The City of Lansing shall provide at the time of being sworn in or during an annual
open enrollment period the following choice of medical insurances. Coverage will be effective the first (1st)
day of the month following the date the Mayor or Clerk, respectively, are sworn in. If an elected official
chooses a non-base plan, he or she will be required to pay the difference between the base and non-base
plan, in addition to any premium share. Elected officials selecting the base plan below will receive a $400
cash payment incentive for each plan year chosen.
Base Plan - includes a $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $250 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co-pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $150 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co-pay.
Option 2 - includes a $20.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$20/$40 or
$15/$25/$50 for Physician’s Health Plan. This plan includes a $500 calendar year limit on
preventative services, emergency room services with a $50 co-pay, and a 50% co-pay for mental
health and substance abuse services.
The Base Plan is as provided above. If the Base Plan exceeds the state mandated hard cap amount, the
elected official will pay the difference. If the elected official chooses to “buy up” to an optional plan (either
Option 1 or Option 2) the elected official will be responsible for any cost differential between the Base Plan
premium and the premium of the selected optional plan chosen. Benefit summaries and rate sheets are
available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: The Mayor and City Clerk are eligible to purchase the Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12
Vision Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses with co-pays.
Opt out: The Mayor and City Clerk will be allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually,
during the City’s open enrollment period provided the Mayor or City Clerk provides written proof of
coverage from another source. The Mayor or City Clerk who opts out of the City’s health care plan will be
eligible to receive $1,800 in any year in which they receive coverage from another source. In addition, such
payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following the period of time the Mayor or Clerk had
alternate coverage.
Dental Insurance: The City pays the full premium costs for the Dental plan provided by the City, coverage
includes the Mayor and City Clerk and family members. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning;
50% coverage for treatment costs with an $1,500 maximum per person per contract year. Mayor and City
Clerk and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment
costs with a $3,500.00 lifetime maximum per person. Coverage is effective the first day of the month
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following thirty calendar days of service. Booklets and summaries are available in the Department of Human
Resources.
Retiree Dental Insurance: Eligible retirees shall be covered by the same insurance as the active Mayor and
City Clerk. The Mayor and City Clerk shall become eligible for retiree dental insurance beginning at the
date of termination of employment with the City, or at age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided the
Mayor or City Clerk respectively has at least fifteen (15) years of service with the City.
AFLAC: The Mayor and City Clerk will have the opportunity to pay for medical insurance premiums,
unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC
also offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. The
maximum annual benefit for AFLAC medical insurance premiums and unreimbursed maximum medical
expenses shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. The maximum benefit for AFLAC
dependent care costs shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code.
Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for a base $50,000 of group life and $50,000 Accidental Death
and Dismemberment Insurance for the Mayor and City Clerk. Life insurance coverage for dependents is
available for a reasonable cost to the Mayor and City Clerk, in accordance with the following schedule:
Spouse $25,000
Unmarried child, age
14 days to 6 months $500
6 months to 23 years $ 2,000
Coverage is effective one (1) month and one (1) day following the commencement of service. Summaries
are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vacation: No accrued time for sick leave, vacation, or personal time shall exist or be required.
Parking/Transportation: The Mayor and City Clerk shall have designated parking in the basement of City
Hall.
Vehicle: An automobile will be provided for the regular full time use of the Mayor.
Deferred Compensation: The Mayor and City Clerk shall be eligible to participate in the City’s deferred
compensation 457 plans as may be offered by the City. Currently those plans include Voya and T. Rowe
Price. The Mayor and City Clerk will be able to contribute up to the maximum allowed by the IRS annually
through payroll deduction. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Defined Contribution Retirement System: In accordance with the City Charter, officials elected on or
after October 1, 1990 shall belong to the City of Lansing Defined Contribution Money Purchase Pension
Plan. The Plan provides for:
1) A City contribution totaling 6% of the Mayor or City Clerk’s gross salary. The Plan is
administered by Wells Fargo Bank.
2) The Mayor and City Clerk become eligible for City contributions following six (6) months
of service and must be enrolled in the Plan prior to completion of six (6) months of service
in order to self-direct the investment options of their retirement account. Failure to enroll
prior to completion of six (6) months of service shall result in the City transferring monies
into the Plan which shall default to the fund designated as the default fund.
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3) The Mayor and City Clerk will be notified by the Department of Human Resources of the
next quarterly enrollment session in order to receive their enrollment packet to facilitate
timely enrollment and self-direction of their respective investment decisions. Enrollment is
initiated following the quarterly enrollment session.
4) The Mayor and City Clerk have the option of contributing up to five percent (5%) of their
compensation each Plan Year, subject to certain limits imposed by law.
5) At the end of three full years of service the Mayor and City Clerk will be vested for all City
contributions. Should the Mayor and City Clerk leave at the end of three full years the elected
official will have the following options:
- Lump sum payment subject to applicable taxes;
- Rollover monies into another tax deferred investment option; or
- Leave monies in the plan and continue to be invested tax deferred.
6) The Mayor and City Clerk are also eligible for a City paid long-term disability policy which
is administered by the selected vendor following the completion of six (6) months of service.
The Mayor and City Clerk shall receive information pertaining to the long-term disability
policy at the quarterly enrollment session.
Retirement Health Care: Optional: This is a one-time only option that must be made in writing within
thirty (30) days after being officially sworn in or having elected to qualify on or before July 1, 2001. For all
officials elected after October 29, 1990, the City agrees to provide retirement health care coverage up to
100% of the premium for the Base Plan health care coverage provided to active Mayor and City Clerk.
Retirement health coverage shall begin at the date of termination of employment with the City, provided the
Mayor and City Clerk have at least 15 years of service with the City and be at least 55 years of age. This
coverage is available at a cost of 3.25% of the Mayor and City Clerk’s respective gross pay. This coverage
shall be the same insurance coverage provided to the active Mayor and Clerk. Retirees shall convert to
complementary coverage at their Medicare eligibility date. Retiree health benefits shall not include spouse
or family coverage for a Mayor or City Clerk first elected after July 1, 2009.
II. FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS:
The fringe benefits designated in this Section II are for City Councilmembers.
Health Insurance: Councilmembers shall have the option to purchase health care insurance, at their own
expense. If chosen, coverage will be effective the first (1st) day of the month following the date the
Councilmember is sworn in (commencement of service) or chosen during an annual open enrollment period.
Current plans offered are:
Base Plan - includes a $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $250 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co-pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80.
This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/ family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance.
Emergency room services have a $150 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co-pay.
Option 2 - includes a $15.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $0/$15/$40.
Emergency room services with a $50 co-pay, and a 50% co-pay for mental health and substance
abuse services.
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Benefit summaries and rate sheets are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: Councilmembers will be eligible to purchase the Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12 Vision
Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses with co-pays.
Dental Insurance: Councilmembers shall have the option to purchase this dental insurance, at their own
expense, on the same terms and at the same rate as other part-time employees of the City for whom such
coverage is available, currently UAW. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning; 50% coverage for
treatment costs with a $1,500 maximum per person per benefit year. Councilmembers and dependents will
also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00
lifetime maximum per person. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar
days of service. Booklets and summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Retiree Dental Insurance: Eligible retirees shall be covered by the same insurance as active
Councilmembers. The Councilmember shall become eligible for retiree dental insurance beginning at the
date of termination of employment with the City, or at age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided the
Councilmember has at least fifteen (15) years of service with the City. Councilmembers first taking office
on or after January 1, 2010, shall not be eligible for this benefit.
AFLAC: The Councilmembers will have the opportunity to pay for medical insurance premiums,
unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC
also offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. The
maximum annual benefit for AFLAC medical insurance premiums and unreimbursed maximum medical
expenses shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. The maximum benefit for AFLAC
dependent care costs shall be the sum permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Councilmembers first taking
office on or after January 1, 2019 shall not be eligible for this benefit.
Life Insurance: Councilmembers are not eligible for City provided group life and Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance.
Vacation: No accrued time for sick leave, vacation, or personal time shall exist or be required.
Parking/Transportation: Councilmembers shall have designated parking as provided by the Rules adopted
by City Council.
Deferred Compensation: Councilmembers shall be eligible to participate in the City’s deferred
compensation 457 plans as may be offered by the City. Currently those plans include Voya and T. Rowe
Price. Councilmembers will be able to contribute up to the maximum allowed by the IRS annually through
payroll deduction. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Defined Contribution Retirement System: Officials elected on or after October 1, 1990 and first taking
office before January 1, 2010, shall belong to the City of Lansing Defined Contribution Money Purchase
Pension Plan. The Plan provides for:
1) A City contribution totaling 6% of the Councilmembers’ gross salary. The Plan is
administered by Wells Fargo.
2) The Councilmember becomes eligible for City contributions following six (6) months of
service and must be enrolled in the Plan prior to completion of six (6) months of service in
order to self direct the investment options of their retirement account. Failure to enroll prior
to completion of six (6) months of service shall result in the City transferring monies into the
Plan which shall default to the GIC (Guaranteed Investment Contract) Fund.
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3) The Councilmember will be notified by the Department of Human Resources of the next
quarterly enrollment session in order to receive their enrollment packet to facilitate timely
enrollment and self direction of the Councilmember’s investment decisions. Enrollment is
initiated following the quarterly enrollment session.
4) The Councilmember has the option of contributing up to five percent (5%) of their
compensation each Plan Year, subject to certain limits imposed by law.
5) At the end of three full years of service the Councilmember will be vested for all City
contributions. Should the Councilmember leave at the end of three full years the
Councilmember will have the following options:
- Lump sum payment subject to applicable taxes;
- Rollover monies into another tax deferred investment option; or
- Leave monies in the plan and continue to be invested tax deferred.
6) The Councilmember is also eligible for a City paid long-term disability policy which is
administered by the selected vendor following the completion of six (6) months of service.
The Councilmember shall receive information pertaining to the long-term disability policy
at the quarterly enrollment session.
Retirement Health Care: For all officials elected after October 29, 1990 and taking office before January
1, 2010 who exercised the option to participate in retiree healthcare, the City will provide retirement health
care coverage up to 100% of the premium for the Base Plan health care coverage provided to the active
Mayor and Clerk. Retirement health coverage shall begin at the date of termination of employment with the
City, provided the Councilmember has at least 15 years of service with the City and be at least the age of 55.
This coverage is available at a cost of 3.25% of the Council member’s gross pay. This coverage shall be the
same insurance coverage provided to the active Mayor and Clerk. Retirees shall convert to complementary
coverage at their Medicare eligibility date.
Retiree Healthcare Opt out: Councilmembers who receive Retirement Health Care insurance will be
allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually, during the City’s open enrollment period provided
the Councilmember provides written proof of coverage from another source. Any Councilmember who opts
out of the City’s health care plan will be eligible to receive $1,800 in any year in which they receive coverage
from another source. In addition, such payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following
the period of time the Councilmember had alternate coverage.
Department of Human Resources, 8th Floor, 124 W. Michigan, Lansing MI 48933. Phone: 483-4014
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revised 4/21/04: Retiree dental
Revised 03/28/2007: Vision
Revised 03/30/09: Phased elimination of benefits for Councilmembers
Revised 03/22/11: For clarity
Revised 4/02/13: To provide for three-tier optional health insurance
plans in compliance with PA 152 of 2011, and other clarifications
Revised 3/5/2015: For technical corrections and clarifications
Revised 3/17/2017 For Clerk and Mayor Compensation
Revised 3/22/19 for Clerk and Mayor Compensation
Revised 2/24/2021 No Changes for Elected Officials
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