Local Development Finance Authority
Regular MeetingSterling Heights, MI · December 18, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Approved
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
December 18, 2018 – 8:00 a.m.
6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
586-884-9322
Velocity Building
Phil Hunsberger called the meeting to order at 7:58 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: Ellanore Evans, Phil Hunsberger, Laurel Johnson, John Lettang,
Steve Pomaville, Jim Ruma, Camille Silda, Jill Tomyn, Corey Venetis
Members absent: David Corba, Stephanie Eagen, Robert Ljucovic, Fred Molnar, Orest Zachary
Also in attendance: Luke Bonner, CEO Bonner Advisory Group, Senior Economic Development
Advisor – City of Sterling Heights; Kathryn Quell, Management Services Specialist – City of
Sterling Heights; Jason Castor, City Development Director – City of Sterling Heights, Larry
Herriman, Executive Director – Macomb OU Incubator; Hannah Tadros, Risk Management
Coordinator – City of Sterling Heights; Chelsea O’Malley – Ibex Insurance Agency; Stephen
Couchman, President - STEAMBOX
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Lettang, supported by Ruma, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the Minutes of November 15, 2018 Special Meeting
Moved by Silda, supported by Evans, to approve the minutes as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
New Business
To approve the renewal insurance premium between the Michigan Municipal Risk
Management Authority and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ms. Quell stated that the MMRA insurance policy is a renewal with a premium of $15,181. The
LDFA will recover $2512 back in Net Asset Distributions and Loss Fund Distributions, for a net
cost of $12,669.00. Ms. O’Malley said that due to property changes, every year the trends with
inflation are a 3% increase due to construction material increases. Ms. Quell stated that this
covereage is for the building and each tenant has their own insurance for contents of their
individual spaces.
Moved by Silda, supported by Pomaville to approve the renewal insurance premium between the
Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority and the Local Development Finance Authority
(LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve the Lease Agreement between STEAMBOX and the Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA).
Mr. Couchman stated that he has two companies. The first is Live Picture which provides
presentation to trade shows. These displays can be up to eight panels and have the capability of
being reconfigured, interactive and can be controlled by a joy stick. The second company,
STEAMBOX, is future workforce development, offering courses in 3D virtual and augmented
reality, artificial intelligence and cyber security auditing. More than one course may be attended
giving the option of stackable certificates. The offerings are to junior high, high school and
veterans. STEAMBOX is partnering with companies to offset the costs of the courses. Mr.
Couchman has applied to the Department of Labor for certification to receive accreditation.
Moved by Pomaville, supported by Johnson to approve the Lease Agreement between
STEAMBOX and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Old Business
Ms. Quell presented the LDFA Board the Budget Amendment Summary for the 2018/19 fiscal
year.
Mr. Herriman distributed the 2018/19 Entrpreneurship and Innovation Report
Board Members Report
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Lettang, supported by Evans to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried. Minutes Approved 1/15/2019
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 am.
John Lettang
Kq Secretary
Agenda
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
586-884-9322
VELOCITY BUILDING
December 18, 2018
8:00 AM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF November 15, 2018 Special Meeting
NEW BUSINESS
1. To approve the renewal insurance premium between the Michigan
Municipal Risk Management Authority and the Local Development Finance
Authority (LDFA).
2. To approve the Lease Agreement between STEAMBOX and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Draft
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
November 15, 2018 – 8:00 a.m.
6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
586-884-9322
Velocity Building
Phil Hunsberger called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: Stephanie Eagen, Ellanore Evans, Phil Hunsberger, Laurel Johnson,
John Lettang, Steve Pomaville, Camille Silda, Jill Tomyn, Corey Venetis
David Corba joined the meeting in progress
Members absent: Robert Ljucovic, Fred Molnar, Jim Ruma, Orest Zachary
Also in attendance: Luke Bonner, CEO Bonner Advisory Group, Senior Economic Development
Advisor – City of Sterling Heights; Kathryn Quell, Management Services Specialist – City of
Sterling Heights; Jason Castor, City Development Director – City of Sterling Heights, Larry
Herriman, Executive Director – Macomb OU Incubator; Dr. David Stone, Associate Vice
President-Research – Oakland University; Marc Kaszubski, City Attorney – O’Reilly Rancilio
P.C.; Paul Licari, President – Network Connections
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Lettang, supported by Silda, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the Minutes of July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting
Moved by Silda, supported by Lettang, to approve the minutes as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
New Business
To approve the contracts of Comcast and BCN as network providers for Velocity.
Ms. Quell stated that the 3-year lease agreements between the LDFA and Comcast and the
LDFA and Everstream, respectively, had expired. Ms. Quell introduced Mr. Paul Licari,
President of Network Connections, the internet and IT support company utilized by Velocity.
Mr. Licari stated that the transition would be seamless to implement the new proposed contracts
between the LDFA and BCN and the LDFA and Comcast. He stated that there would be no
effect on the Merit Network and no new equipment would need to be aquired. Mr. Hunsberger
asked if the tenants expressed any complaints with the current providers. Ms. Quell answered no
and stated that Oakland University had installed a battery backup system, should the building
experience any interruption in network service. Mr. Licari stated that BCN would be the primary
provider and Comcast the secondary. Mr. Lettang inquired if other providers were considered.
Mr. Licari stated that a comparison was performed for all the carriers in the area and BCN had
the best pricing and significantly increased bandwidth.
Moved by Venetis, supported by Lettang to approve the 3-year contracts of Comcast and BCN as
network providers for Velocity.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve the Lease Agreement between Utica Community Schools and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ms. Quell stated that Utica Community Schools was seeking a location for the Robotics team
from Shelby Jr. High and Bemis Jr. High. The lease is for approximately six months at $0.00.
Mr. Bonner stated that the County received a grant through the University of Michigan to
establish a Robotics Collaboration Center. This lease would provide support to the First
Robotics Team and give them a place to land. Mr. Bonner stated that the city is requesting the
LDFA donate the space to support the program. The robotics coaches are volunteers, the
materials for the program are donated and the mentors donate their time. The City, along with the
County, is trying to create a better network, more teams, more interest.
Moved by Silda, supported by Johnson to approve the Lease Agreement between Utica
Community Schools and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve Program Servicing Agreement dated November 15, 2018, between the City of
Sterling Heights Local Development Financing Authority and Oakland University to
provide business incubator services pursuant to Public Act 281 of 1986 as amended.
Mr. Bonner stated that the City of Sterling Heights and Oakland University have come to an
agreement with a Program Servicing Agreement outlining the programming, incubator
operations, budget and core document. The Agreement adds more flexibility to reevaluate and
expand and contract the programs based on the budget. Mr. Bonner stated the Agreement gives
more certainty to Oakland University’s budget. This year the Agreement will give Oakland
University $350,000 for the fiscal year and an additional $35,000 to fund the study. With
anticipated additional TIF revenue, each year programs can be expanded for potential funding of
future projects. Mr. Herriman stated that Appendix A outlines OU expanded services including
access to MCERN, engaging with businesses regarding state sponsored internships. Mr.
Herriman discussed OU Mobilization with the I2B program of working with every stage and
small companies to bring them to a higher stage and build a pipeline to the incubator. Mr.
Herriman also discussed the OU Engagement Center and corporate R&D Accelerator. Oakland
University will also conduct a Corporate Needs Assessment involving the study of businesses.
The study will determine the innovation needs of the businesses and allow them to develop
innovation for 4.0 industry and take the technology forward to a new company or back to the
existing company and expand.
Moved by Silda, supported by Johnson to approve Program Servicing Agreement dated
November 15, 2018, between the City of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority
and Oakland University to provide business incubator services pursuant to Public Act 281 of
1986 as amended.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Old Business
Board Members Report
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Lettang, supported by Eagen to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 am.
Kq
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
12/18/18
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the renewal insurance premium between the Michigan
Municipal Risk Management Authority and the Local Development Finance
Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist, Velocity
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a December 15, 2018 thru December 15, 2019 renewal insurance
premium. Note the cost is $15,181, however the LDFA is recovering $2512 back in Net Asset
Distributions and Loss Fund Distributions, for a net cost of $12,669.00.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: to approve the renewal insurance premium between the Michigan
Municipal Risk Management Authority and the Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA).
Community: Sterling Heights LDFA
Renewal period: Dec 15, 2018 to Dec 15, 2019
Reasons for Premium Change
2017 2018 % Change
Ratable Expenditures:
FT employees 0 0 0.0%
PT employees 0 0 0.0%
Seasonal PT 0 0 0.0%
Property Values: $6,797,268 $7,035,046 3.5%
EDP $1,000,000 $1,000,000 0.0%
SOTB/PIO 136,725 $136,725 0.0%
Coverages Does not Include: Sewer, Auto Liability/Physical Damange
$5M, Pool w/ $1,000 Property deductible
Other: 2017-18: 2.3%
2016-17: 2.2%
2015-16: 16.9%
2014-15: 7.5%
2013-14: -2.3%
2012-13: 29.0%
2011-12: -0.1%
2010-11 initial year
Total Contribution Property Totals
Last Year $14,578 $6,797,268
This Year $15,181 $7,035,046
Total Change $603 $237,778
% Change (+ -) 4.1% 3.5%
Note: MMRMA Liability Adjuster chgd from Louise Duchesneau to Chris Flechsig July, 2018
No RAP Grants
Net Asset Distribution Loss Fund Distribution Total
2012 MMRMA Distribution: $889 $889 KD
2013 MMRMA Distribution: $518 $518 KD
2014 MMRMA Distribution: $2,384 $2,384 KD
2015 MMRMA Distribution: $3,065 $347 $3,412 KE
2016 MMRMA Distribution: $1,771 $170 $1,941 KE
2017 MMRMA Distribution: $1,610 $222 $1,832 KE
2018 MMRMA Distribution: $2,176 $336 $2,512 MR
$12,413 $1,075 $13,488
MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
COVERAGE PROPOSAL
Member: Sterling Heights LDFA Proposal No: Q000011805
Date of Original Membership: December 15, 2010
Proposal Effective Dates: December 15, 2018 To December 15, 2019
Member Representative: Jeff Bahorski Telephone #: (586) 446-2313
Regional Risk Manager: Ibex Insurance Agency Telephone #: (248) 538-0470
A. Introduction
The Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (hereinafter "MMRMA") is created by authority granted by the laws
of the State of Michigan to provide risk financing and risk management services to eligible Michigan local governments.
MMRMA is a separate legal and administrative entity as permitted by Michigan laws. Sterling Heights LDFA
(hereinafter "Member") is eligible to be a Member of MMRMA. Sterling Heights LDFA agrees to be a Member of
MMRMA and to avail itself of the benefits of membership.
Sterling Heights LDFA is aware of and agrees that it will be bound by all of the provisions of the Joint Powers
Agreement, Coverage Documents, MMRMA rules, regulations, and administrative procedures.
This Coverage Proposal summarizes certain obligations of MMRMA and the Member. Except for specific coverage
limits, attached addenda, and the Member's Self Insured Retention (SIR) and deductibles contained in this Coverage
Proposal, the provisions of the Joint Powers Agreement, Coverage Documents, reinsurance agreements, MMRMA
rules, regulations, and administrative procedures shall prevail in any dispute. The Member agrees that any dispute
between the Member and MMRMA will be resolved in the manner stated in the Joint Powers Agreement and MMRMA
rules.
B. Member Obligation - Deductibles and Self Insured Retentions
Sterling Heights LDFA is responsible to pay all costs, including damages, indemnification, and allocated loss
adjustment expenses for each occurrence that is within the Member's Self Insured Retention (hereinafter the "SIR").
Sterling Heights LDFA's SIR and deductibles are as follows:
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Table I
Member Deductibles and Self Insured Retentions
COVERAGE DEDUCTIBLE SELF INSURED
RETENTION
Liability N/A State Pool Member
N/A
Vehicle Physical Damage N/A
Fire/EMS Replacement Cost N/A N/A
Property and Crime $1,000 Per Occurrence N/A
Sewage System Overflow N/A N/A
The member must satisfy all deductibles before any payments are made from the Member's SIR or by MMRMA.
The Sterling Heights LDFA is afforded all coverages provided by MMRMA, except as listed below:
1. Liability for Owned or Leased Motor Vehicles
2. Motor Vehicle Physical Damage
3. Sewage System Overflow
4. Specialized Emergency Response Expense Recovery Coverage
All costs including damages and allocated loss adjustment expenses are on an occurrence basis and must be paid first
from the Member's SIR. The Member's SIR and deductibles must be satisfied fully before MMRMA will be responsible
for any payments. The most MMRMA will pay is the difference between the Member's SIR and the Limits of Coverage
stated in the Coverage Overview.
Sterling Heights LDFA agrees to maintain the Required Minimum Balance as defined in the Member Financial
Responsibilities section of the MMRMA Governance Manual. The Member agrees to abide by all MMRMA rules,
regulations, and administrative procedures pertaining to the Member's SIR.
C. MMRMA Obligations - Payments and Limits of Coverage
After the Member's SIR and deductibles have been satisfied, MMRMA will be responsible for paying all remaining
costs, including damages, indemnification, and allocated loss adjustment expenses to the Limits of Coverage stated in
Table II. The Limits of Coverage include the Member's SIR payments.
The most MMRMA will pay, under any circumstances, which includes payments from the Member's SIR, per
occurrence, is shown in the Limits of Coverage column in Table II. The Limits of Coverage includes allocated loss
adjustment expenses.
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Table II
Limits of Coverage
Limits of Coverage Per Occurrence Annual Aggregate
Liability and Motor Vehicle Physical Damage
Member All Members Member All Members
1 Liability 5,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
2 Judicial Tenure N/A N/A N/A N/A
3 Sewage System Overflows 0 N/A 0 N/A
4 Volunteer Medical Payments 25,000 N/A N/A N/A
5 First Aid 2,000 N/A N/A N/A
6 Vehicle Physical Damage 0 N/A N/A N/A
7 Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage 0 N/A N/A N/A
(per person)
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage 0 N/A N/A N/A
(per occurrence)
8 Michigan No-Fault 0 N/A N/A N/A
9 Terrorism 5,000,000 N/A N/A 5,000,000
Limits of Coverage Per Occurrence Annual Aggregate
Property and Crime
Member All Members Member All Members
1 Buildings and Personal Property 8,035,046 350,000,000 N/A N/A
2 Personal Property in Transit 2,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
3 Unreported Property 5,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
4 Member's Newly Acquired or Constructed Property 10,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
5 Fine Arts 2,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
6 Debris Removal (25% of Insured direct loss plus) 25,000 N/A N/A N/A
7 Money and Securities 1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
8 Accounts Receivable 2,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
9 Fire Protection Vehicles, Emergency Vehicles, and 10,000,000
5,000,000 N/A N/A
Mobile Equipment (Per Unit)
10 Fire and Emergency Vehicle Rental (12 week limit) 1,000 per week N/A N/A N/A
11 Structures Other Than a Building 15,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
12 Storm or Sanitary Sewer Back-Up 1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
13 Marine Property 1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
14 Other Covered Property 10,000 N/A N/A N/A
15 Income and Extra Expense 5,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
16 Blanket Employee Fidelity 1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
17 Faithful Performance Per Statute N/A N/A N/A
18 Earthquake 5,000,000 N/A 5,000,000 100,000,000
19 Flood 5,000,000 N/A 5,000,000 100,000,000
20 Terrorism 50,000,000 50,000,000 N/A N/A
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Table III
Network and Information Security Liability, Media Injury Liability, Network Security Loss, Breach Mitigation
Expense, PCI Assessments, Social Engineering Loss, Reward Coverage, Telecommunications Fraud
Reimbursement.
Limits of Coverage Per Deductible Per
Occurrence/Claim Occurrence/Claim Retroactive Date
$5,000,000
Coverage A
Each Claim
Nework and Included in limit above
Information Security $25,000 Each Claim 7/1/2013
Liability: Each Claim
Regulatory Fines: Included in limit above
Coverage B Each Claim
$25,000 Each Claim 7/1/2013
Media Injury Liability Included in limit above
Coverage C Each Unauthorized Access $25,000 Each Unauthorized
Network Security Loss Included in limit above Access
Occurrence
Network Security Each Business Interruption Retention Period of
Business Interruption Loss 72 hours of Business
Loss: Included in limit above Interruptoin Loss
Coverage D Each Unintentional Data Each Unintentional
Breach Mitigation Compromise $25,000 Occurrence
Data Compromise
Expense: Included in limit above
Coverage E Each Payment Card Breach
$1,000,000 Occ./$1,000,000 Each Payment Card
$25,000 Occurrence
Agg. Breach
PCI Assessments:
Included in limit above
Coverage F Each Social Engineering Each Social
Incident $25,000 Engineering Incident Occurrence
Social Engineering $100,000 Occ./$100,000 Agg
Loss: Included in limit above
Coverage G Maximum of 50% of the
Covered Claim or Loss; up Not Applicable Occurrence
Reward Coverage to $25,000
Included in Limit above
Coverage H
$25,000
Included in limit above Not Applicable Occurrence
Telecommunications
Fraud Reimbursement
Annual Aggregate Limit of Liability
Member Aggregate All Members Aggregate
$5,000,000 $25,000,000
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The total liability of MMRMA shall not exceed $5,000,000 per Member Aggregate Limit of Liability for coverages
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, in any Coverage Period.
The total Liability of MMRMA and MCCRMA shall not exceed $25,000,000 for All Members Combined Aggregate
Limit of Liability for coverages A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, in any Coverage Period.
It is the intent of MMRMA that the coverage afforded under the Subjects of Coverage be mutually exclusive. If
however, it is determined that more than one Subject of Coverage applies to one coverage event ensuing from a
common nexus of fact, circumstance, situation, event, transaction, or cause, then the largest of the applicable
Deductibles for the Subjects of Coverage will apply.
Table IV
Specialized Emergency Response Expense Recovery Coverage
Limits of Coverage
Specialized Emergency Response Limits of Coverage per Occurrence Annual Aggregate
Expense Recovery Member All Members Member All Members
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Table V
Specialized Emergency Response Expense Recovery Coverage
Deductibles
Specialized Emergency Response Deductible per Occurrence
Expense Recovery Member
N/A
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LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
12/18/18
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the Lease Agreement between STEAMBOX and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist, Velocity
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a Month-to-Month Lease Agreement commencing on December 1,
2018 for space #2-D consisting of 868 square feet at a rental rate of $500.00/month.
Additionally, STEAMBOX will provide 25% of net revenue from classes.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: to approve the Lease Agreement between STEAMBOX and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
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