Local Development Finance Authority
Regular MeetingSterling Heights, MI · November 22, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Approved
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
November 22, 2022 – 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 8:03 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: Josephine Attisha, Phil Hunsberger, Laurel Johnson, Steve
Pomaville, Vicky Rowinski, Jeanne Schabath-Lewis, Howard Sizemore, Jill Tomyn
Members absent: Dr. Michael Balsamo, Ellanore Evans, Bill Holbrook, Josh Hundt, John
Lettang, Dominic Patrus
Also in attendance: Jason Castor, City Development Director – City of Sterling Heights; Kathryn
Quell, Management Services Specialist – City of Sterling Heights; Luke Bonner, CEO Bonner
Advisory Group, Senior Economic Development Advisor – City of Sterling Heights; Hannah
Tadros, Risk Management Coordinator – City of Sterling Heights; April Boyle, Senior Advisor
for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Jake Parcell, Planning – City of Sterling Heights; Amy
Rencher, MEDC
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Schabath-Lewis, supported by Johnson, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented
Moved by Pomaville, supported by Rowinski, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022.
B. To approve the International Landing Zone (ILZ) Lease Agreement between NOXMAT
GmbH and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA). The Agreement is
$0/month for six months. The program is sponsored by Macomb County Planning and
Economic Development.
C. To approve the Lease Agreement between LivePicture and the Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA). The Agreement is month-to-month at a rate of
$243.00/month.
D. To approve the Lease Agreement between National Advanced Mobility Consortium and
the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA). The Agreement is for one-year at a
rate of $1,000.00/month.
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 MMRMA has been the carrier for insurance of Velocity since inception
and that they also cover the City’s other buildings. Ms. Quell stated that being a part of the
blanket plan allows for better rates. Ms. Quell said that Velocity has never had any claims and,
therefore, the rates have remained consistent. Ms. Quell introduced Hannah Tadros, Risk
Management Coordinator for the City of Sterling Heights to answer any questions that the Board
may have. No questions were presented. The proposal is in the amount of $12,903.00 for the
period commencing December 15, 2022 through December 15, 2023.
Moved by Sizemore, supported by Rowinski to approve the Renewal Insurance Premium
between the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority and the Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA) in the amount of $12,903.00.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Update – April Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Ms. Boyle provided information to the LDFA Board regarding: hiring a Community Manager
and what the position entails, Third Quarter 2022 Metrics, and an End of the Year Review.
Old Business
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Schabath-Lewis, supported by Pomaville to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:26am
Agenda
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
Special Meeting of the
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
586-884-9322
VELOCITY BUILDING
November 22, 2022
8:00 AM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
A. September 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. To approve the International Landing Zone (ILZ) Lease Agreement between
Noxmat GmbH and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
C. To Approve the Lease Agreement between LivePicture and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
D. To Approve the Lease Agreement between National Advanced Mobility
Consortium and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
NEW BUSINESS
1. To approve the Renewal Insurance Premium between the Michigan Municipal
Risk Management Authority and the Local Development Finance Authority
(LDFA).
2. Update – April Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Draft
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
September 20, 2022 – 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 8:01 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: Josephine Attisha, Dr. Michael Balsamo, Phil Hunsberger, Laurel
Johnson, Dominic Patrus, Vicky Rowinski, Howard Sizemore, Jill Tomyn
Members absent: Ellanore Evans, Bill Holbrook, Josh Hundt, John Lettang, Steve Pomaville,
Jeanne Schabath-Lewis
Also in attendance: Jason Castor, City Development Director – City of Sterling Heights; Kathryn
Quell, Management Services Specialist – City of Sterling Heights; Luke Bonner, CEO Bonner
Advisory Group, Senior Economic Development Advisor – City of Sterling Heights; April
Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Rachele Downs, EIR - Downs
Diversity Initiatives
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Patrus, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2022.
B. To approve the Shared Workspace Agreement between David Trupiano (LecturePanda,
LLC) and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA). The Agreement is month-
to-month at a rate of $100/month.
C. To approve the Shared Workspace Agreement between Matthew Chartier (EyeWyre
Software Studios) and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA). The
Agreement is for the time period of 9/6/22 – 10/15/22 at a flat rate of $264.00.
D. To approve authority for Kathryn Quell, Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)
liaison, to sign Lease Agreements for the shared Co-Working space on behalf of the
LDFA Board.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
New Business
To Consider the Proposal for Velocity AV Upgrades between the City of Sterling Heights
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and CCS Presentation Systems – MI, 24660
Dequindre Road, Warren MI 48091 in the amount of $105,473.09.
Ms. Quell stated that CCS Presentation Systems performed an extensive evaluation of the seven
conference spaces at Velocity. The proposal allows for maximum use of each of the spaces
based on how each space is utilized. Enhancements include two-way video conferencing,
microphones/speakers for presentations, interactive monitors and wireless connection. Ms. Quell
stated that the proposal will bring Velocity to the level of technology necessary to support the
tenants and programming of the building. Ms. Quell introduced Matthew Vazana, Vice
President of CCS Presentation Systems. Mr. Vazana provided a detailed explanation of the
technology for each of the spaces in the proposal.
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Patrus, to approve the Proposal for Velocity AV Upgrades
between the City of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and CCS
Presentation Systems – MI, 24660 Dequindre Road, Warren MI 48091 in the amount of
$105,473.09.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To Approve a Budget Adjustment to fund the AV Upgrades as proposed by CCS
Presentation Systems at Velocity.
Ms. Quell stated that currently $88,000 is budgeted for AV Upgrades to Velocity. Ms. Quell is
requesting Board approval to approve $20,000 from the LDFA fund balance to fully fund the
CCS Presentation Systems proposal in the amount of $105,473.09.
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Patrus, to approve the Budget Amendment allocating $20,000
from the LDFA fund balance for Velocity AV Upgrades between the City of Sterling Heights
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and CCS Presentation Systems – MI, 24660
Dequindre Road, Warren MI 48091 in the amount of $105,473.09.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To Consider the Facilities Maintenance Independent Contractor Agreement between the
City of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and Helen
Tsouroullis in the amount of $15,000.
Ms. Quell stated that the facilities maintenance position, at Velocity, has been vacant since
January 2022 and it is essential to have a dedicated facilities maintenance person to service the
building. Ms. Quell is requesting approval of the contract with Helen Tsouroullis. The contract
has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Tomyn, to approve the Facilities Maintenance Independent
Contractor Agreement between the City of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance
Authority (LDFA) and Helen Tsouroullis in the amount of $15,000.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To Consider the License Agreement Peerspectives System between the City of Sterling
Heights Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and The Edward Lowe Foundation
in the amount of $800.00.
Ms. Quell stated that April Boyle requests approval of the License Agreement for the
Peerspectives System through The Edward Lowe Foundation. Ms. Quell said that the agreement,
reviewed by the City Attorney, contains an Indemnification Clause and therefore, requires Board
Approval.
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Patrus, to approve the License Agreement Peerspectives
Systems between the City of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)
and The Edward Lowe Foundation in the amount of $800.00.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Update – April Boyle, Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Ms. Boyle provided information to the LDFA Board regarding: EIR activity for August 2022,
Senior Advisor action items completed since the last meeting, introduction of Mr. Dennis Dela
Cruz - Yseali follow and MEDC service provider meeting.
Presentation – Luke Bonner, Senior Economic Development Advisor regarding Sterling
Innovation District
Old Business
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Balsamo, supported by Rowinski to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:52am
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
11/22/22
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the International Landing Zone (ILZ) Lease Agreement between
Noxmat GmbH and the Local Development Fiannce Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a 6-month Lease Agreement at $0.00 supported by the
International Landing Zone (ILZ) program through Macomb County Department of Planning
and Economic Development. The ILZ program assists international companies to network and
have a US mailing address at the Velocity building with a goal of establishing a business location
in the United States. Noxmat GmbH is a German company specializing in industrial heating
technology for ventilation, commercial refrigeration, and air conditioning.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: To approve the International Landing Zone (ILZ) Lease Agreement
between Noxmat GmbH and theLocal Development Finance Authority
(LDFA).
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
11/22/22
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the Lease Agreement between LivePicture and the Local
Development Fiannce Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a month-to-month Lease Agreement between LivePicture and the
Local Development Finance Authority. The Agreement is in the amount of $243.00 per month
for space #2-J consisting of 182 square feet. LivePicture is a technology company specializing
in display systems, digital technology and branding. LivePicture previously occupied space
#2-C consisting of 593 square feet.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: To approve the Lease Agreement between LivePicture and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
11/22/22
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the Lease Agreement between National Advanced Mobility
Consortium and the Local Development Fiannce Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a one-year Lease Agreement between National Advanced Mobility
Consortium and the Local Development Finance Authority. The Agreement is for a rate of
$1,000.00 per month for space #1-A consisting of 714 square feet. National Advanced Mobility
Consortium facilitates an alliance with defense contractors and business with the Government.
NAMC previously occupied space #1-E consisting of 370 square feet.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: To approve the Lease Agreement between National Advanced Mobility
Consortium and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
11/22/22
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 Fiannce
Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a December 15, 2022 thru December 15, 2023 renewal insurance
premium. Note the cost is $12,903, however the LDFA is recovering $2194 back in Net Asset
Distributions and Loss Fund Distributions, for a net cost of $10,709.00.
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, 2022 to Dec 15, 2023
Reasons for Premium Change
2021 2022 % Change
Ratable Expenditures:
FT employees 0 0 0.0%
PT employees 0 0 0.0%
Seasonal PT 0 0 0.0%
Property Values: $7,745,169 $8,201,320 5.9%
EDP $1,000,000 $1,000,000 0.0%
SOTB/PIO 151,900 $151,900 0.0%
UAV/Drone: N/A N/A
Coverages Does not Include: Sewer, Auto Liability/Physical Damange
$5M, Pool w/ $1,000 Property deductible
Other: 2021-22: -1.1%
2020-21: 0.4%
2019-20: -17.3%
2018-19: 4.1%
2017-18: 2.3%
2016-17: 2.2%
2015-16: 16.9%
2014-15: 7.5%
2013-14: -2.3%
Total Contribution Property Totals
Last Year $12,470 $7,745,169
This Year $12,903 $8,201,320
Total Change $433 $456,151
% Change (+ -) 3.5% 5.9%
Notes:
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
2019 MMRMA Distribution: $2,489 $387 $2,876 MR
2020 MMRMA Distribution: $4,063 $298 $4,361 MR
2021 MMRMA Distribution: $3,030 $226 $3,256 MR
2022 MMRMA Distribution: $4,223 $208 $4,431 MR
$26,218 $2,194 $28,412
MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
COVERAGE PROPOSAL
Member: Sterling Heights LDFA Proposal No: Q000013766
Date of Original Membership: December 15, 2010
Proposal Effective Dates: December 15, 2022 To December 15, 2023
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 9,201,320 350,000,000 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) 2,000 per week N/A N/A N/A
11 Structures Other Than a Building 15,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
12 Dam/Dam Structures/Lake Level Controls 0 N/A N/A N/A
13 Transformers 0 N/A N/A N/A
14 Storm or Sanitary Sewer Back-Up 1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
15 Marine Property 1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
16 Other Covered Property 10,000 N/A N/A N/A
17 Income and Extra Expense 5,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
18 Blanket Employee Fidelity 1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A
19 Faithful Performance Per Statute N/A N/A N/A
20 Earthquake 5,000,000 N/A 5,000,000 100,000,000
21 Flood 5,000,000 N/A 5,000,000 100,000,000
22 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
$2,000,000
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
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Annual Aggregate Limit of Liability
Member Aggregate All Members Aggregate
$2,000,000 $17,500,000
The total liability of MMRMA shall not exceed $2,000,000 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 $17,500,000 for All Members Combined Aggregate
Limit of Liability for coverages A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, in any Coverage Period.
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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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D. Contribution for MMRMA Participation
Sterling Heights LDFA
Period: December 15, To December 15, 2023
2022
Coverages per Member Coverage Overview: $12,903
TOTAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS: $12,903
E. List of Addenda
This document is for the purpose of quotation only and does not bind coverage in the Michigan Municipal Risk
Management Authority, unless accepted and signed by both the authorized Member Representative and MMRMA
Representative below.
Accepted By: Proposal No:
Sterling Heights LDFA Q000013766 MMRMA
Member Representative MMRMA Representative
11-11-2022
Date Date
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MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Member: Sterling Heights LDFA
QUOTE NUMBER Q000013766
QUOTE PROPERTY LIST REPORT
EFFECTIVE DATES 12/15/2022 To 12/15/2023
Location Address Location Description
1. 6633 18 Mile, Sterling Heights, MI 48311 Incubator/Office
Building Description Building Value Contents Value Total Value
Office Building $8,172,389 $28,931 $8,201,320
Location Totals $8,172,389 $28,931 $8,201,320
Grand Totals
Building Value Contents Value Total Value
$8,172,389 $28,931 $8,201,320
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BLANKET FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
CERTIFICATE OF PROTECTION
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the certificate holder unless amended below.
This certifies that Sterling Heights LDFA as a member of this Authority
has Blanket Faithful Performance Bond Protection in the amount of One Million Dollars
($ 1,000,000.00 ).
Blanket Faithful Performance
Description of Protection
Fidelity
(1) The Scope of Loss Fund Protection includes loss caused to the member by conversion to personal use or
through the failure of any of the employees, acting alone or in collusion with others, to perform faithfully his
duties or to account properly for all monies and property received by virtue of his position or employment
during the period of membership in the Authority, the amount of indemnity of each of such employees being
the amount indicated on the Limits of Liability.
Section 2
General Agreement-Loss Under Prior Bond
(1) If the protection of this provision is substituted for any prior coverage carried by the member which prior bond
is terminated, cancelled or allowed to expire as of the time of such substitution, the member agrees that such
agreement applies to loss sustained by, or caused to, the member, as the case may be, prior to or during the
bond period, provided that such loss is discovered after the beginning of the period of membership and that
such loss would have been recoverable by the member under such prior bond except for the fact that the time
within which to bring suit, action or proceeding of any kind thereunder had expired, and provided further:
(a) The indemnity afforded by this agreement shall be a part of and not in addition to the limit afforded above;
(b) Such loss would have been covered under such insuring agreement had such insuring agreement with its
agreements, conditions and limitations as of the time of such substitutions been in force when the acts or
defaults causing such loss were committed;
(c) Recovery under this agreement on account of such loss shall in no event exceed the amount which would
have been recoverable under such insuring agreement in the amount for which it is written as of the time
of such substitution, had such insuring agreement been in force when such acts or defaults were
committed, or the amount which would have been recoverable under such prior bond had such prior bond
continued in force until the discovery of such loss if the latter amount be smaller.
Section 3
Definitions
(1) “Employee” means person while in the employ of the member during the period of membership.
Section 4
Conditions
(1) In case a loss is alleged to have been caused to the member through acts or defaults by an employee and the
member shall be unable to designate the specific employee causing such loss, the member shall nevertheless
have the benefit of this provision provided that the evidence submitted reasonably establishes that the loss was
in fact caused by an employee through such acts or defaults and provided, further, that regardless of the
number of such employees concerned or implicated in such loss, the aggregate liability for any such loss shall
not exceed the limit of liability.
(2) The limit of liability shall not be cumulative from year to year.
(3) This provision shall be deemed to be cancelled as to any employee:
(a) Immediately upon discovery by the member of any act on the part of such employee which would
constitute a liability under this provision covering such employee; or
(b) Upon the death, resignation or removal of such employee; or
(c) Upon termination of membership in the Authority.
Should the member indicated below withdraw from the Authority prior to the expiration date shown, the Authority shall notify
the certificate holder in writing thirty (30) days in advance of such withdrawal, but failure to mail such notice shall impose no
obligation or liability of any kind upon the Authority.
Certificate Holder: Member:
Sterling Heights LDFA Sterling Heights LDFA
PO Box 8009 PO Box 8009
Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009 Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009
Expiration Date of Membership Continuous Until Cancelled
Date Issued: December 15, 2022
Authorized Representative
DATA BREACH COVERAGE DOCUMENT REVISIONS - SUMMARY
EFFECTIVE 7/1/22
MMRMA’s new data breach reinsurance program was successfully completed effective July 1, 2022.
MMRMA formed a new partnership with Berkley Insurance Company, to develop a restructured
reinsurance program effective July 1, 2022. This was accomplished due to MMRMA’s existing
relationship with Berkley on our casualty reinsurance program and our reputation in the pooling
community. Following is a summary of the noteworthy revisions to the document and Member Limits.
Revised Member Limits
1. Member Limits
The member limit is $2,000,000 per occurrence with a member annual aggregate of $2,000,000.
2. Program (all member) Aggregate
Annual aggregate limit of $17,500,000.
Data Breach and Privacy Liability Coverage Document
The Data Breach and Privacy Liability Coverage Document provides for several comprehensive types of
coverage to address the various emerging exposures faced by members. Since the expiring document was
written in 2016, updates were also necessary given the rapidly evolving nature of cyber risk. Other
revisions include editorial changes and coverage clarifications.
Kindly refer to the Data Breach and Privacy Liability Coverage Document for specific coverage wording.
Subjects of Coverage - Unchanged
The coverage document continues to provide the following Subjects of Coverage.
• Coverage A – Network and Information Security Liability – Claims Made and Reported
Coverage
o 3rd party coverage – losses resulting from:
▪ unauthorized access
▪ potential unauthorized access
▪ social engineering incident
▪ unintentional data compromise
Data Breach Coverage Document Update
November 1, 2022
Page 2
• Coverage B – Media Injury Liability – Claims Made and Reported Coverage
o 3rd party coverage – losses resulting from:
▪ libel, slander, defamation
▪ invasion of privacy
▪ infringement of copyright, trade name, etc.
• Coverage C – Network Security Loss – Occurrence Coverage
o 1st party (member) – losses resulting from:
▪ unauthorized or potential unauthorized access
▪ business interruption
• Coverage D – Breach Mitigation Expense – Occurrence Coverage
o 1st party (member) – losses resulting from:
▪ unintentional data compromise
▪ reimburse expenses incurred by member for:
• public relations professional
• notifications to comply with security breach law
• data security expert
• credit monitoring services
• Coverage E – PCI Assessments – Occurrence Coverage
o 1st party (member) – losses resulting from:
▪ payment card breach
▪ reimburse expenses incurred by member for:
• fraudulent charges
• replace credit/debit cards
• fines, fees, penalties, etc.
• Coverage F – Social Engineering Loss – Occurrence Coverage
o 1st party (member) – losses resulting from:
▪ fraudulent or deceptive communications
▪ reimburse expenses incurred by member for:
• money, securities, bonds, etc.
• misdirection of funds in escrow or trust
• theft of funds
• Coverage G – Reward Coverage – Occurrence Coverage
o 1st party (member) – losses resulting from:
▪ reimburse expenses incurred by member for:
• payment subject to 50% of the covered claim offered for information leading
to arrest and conviction
• Coverage H – Telecommunications and Fraud Reimbursement – Occurrence Coverage
o 1st party (member) – losses resulting from:
▪ unauthorized or fraudulent gaining of access to outgoing telephone service
▪ reimburse expenses incurred by member for:
• fraudulent telephone charges
Raymond Williams Jr.
Underwriting Practice Leader
November 1, 2022
Data Breach Coverage Document Update
November 1, 2022
Page 3
New Subject of Coverage – Extortion
The expiring coverage document provided coverage for ransomware attacks (which is the primary
extortion exposure) under Coverage C. Given the importance of this coverage, a separate Subject of
Coverage was added:
• Coverage I – Extortion
o 1st party (member) – losses resulting from a credible threat or demand by ransomware or
other method threatening loss or injury, including:
▪ System restoration
▪ Forensic expense
▪ Extra Expenses
▪ Money, security, bonds, etc.
▪ Extortion demand
The addition of this Subject of Coverage also prompted the need to include definitions concerning
extortion:
• Extortion Demand
• Extortion Loss
Exploited Software Vulnerability
The document includes certain additional coverage exclusions regarding your software vulnerability.
The first exclusion applies to an incident related to a software vulnerability that is listed as a Common
Vulnerability and Exposure with a CVSS Severity rating of 9.0 or greater in the National Vulnerability
Database operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. These are potential nationwide
or worldwide events. The reinsurers believe that covering such widespread events would threaten the
solvency of the insurers and reinsurers. These events are considered uninsurable.
The second exclusion involves an incident related to a software vulnerability where a patch, fix, or
mitigation technique was available to you and you failed to apply such patch, fix or mitigation technique
within ninety (90) days of it becoming available. This exclusion can be avoided with sound cyber best
practices and risk control.
Voluntary Shutdowns
A member’s voluntary shutdown of their systems can trigger business interruption coverage. However,
the voluntary shutdown must be associated with unauthorized access or credible potential unauthorized
access only. Further, you must secure prior approval from MMRMA for such shutdowns. However,
under certain circumstances approval can be deferred to no later than the end of the next business day
after the shutdown occurs.
Raymond Williams Jr.
Underwriting Practice Leader
November 1, 2022
Job Description – Community Manager
The Community Manager is responsible for engaging and connecting incubator and
coworking tenants and visitors with resources to grow their businesses. The Community
Manager leads initiatives designed to build a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial
community at Velocity Center. This includes building and leveraging partnerships across
the entrepreneurial ecosystem and specifically connecting early stage tech companies
with the many MEDC programs and resources. The Community Manager reports directly to
the Velocity Center Managing Director.
Position Responsibilities
● Attracting, vetting and on-boarding new incubator and co-working tenants
● Managing the tenant software for tracking, shared space reservations, and resource
matching
● Communicating with potential, current and alumni tenants through the website,
social media and newsletters
● Creating on-going tenant events to encourage collaboration, experience sharing,
and resource introductions
● In collaboration with the Building Operations Manager, ensuring the environment is
welcoming to tenants and visitors
● Providing an overview of the Michigan statewide tech ecosystem
● Connecting entrepreneurs with local SmartZone business development activities
● Connecting companies to the various MSF funded entrepreneurial resources
available to tech companies across the state
● Supporting the start-up companies’ applications to MSF funded entrepreneurial
programs such as the Business Accelerator Fund, First Capital Fund and the
Preseed Fund
● Supporting the start-up companies’ applications to federal funding agencies and
programs such as the SBIR/STTR program
● Support start-up companies through other SmartZone specific services or expertise
● Other related duties, as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited college or
university
● A minimum of three (3) to seven (5) years of related professional experience
● Demonstrated community building and community engagement skills
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills that may include public speaking
and presentations
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
● Excellent time management experience with proven ability to meet deadlines;
● Strong analytical and problem solving skills
● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by the Community Manager. These statements are not exhaustive and should not
be construed as a complete listing of all job duties required of the Community Manager.
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Sterling Heights prohibits and condemns
discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
The City of Sterling Heights is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive workplace. We are
committed to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of employment. We
value each employee and appreciate the unique qualities every employee possesses. We will
continue these efforts as we plan and prepare for a prosperous future.
Velocity Center Recruitment Process
October 2022
● Create or review and update job description
● Identify if position will be contract or staff position
● Identify salary range based on current salaries and market conditions
● Post job description casting as wide a net as possible for 2-4 weeks
○ Velocity Center website
○ Velocity Center social media
○ Share with ecosystem partners to post
○ Share with LDFA Board, City Council and City of Sterling Heights admin team
● Resumes with cover letter are sent to info@Velocity-Center.com
● Resumes are initially reviewed by Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
● 30 minute phone interviews are scheduled with top 5-8 candidates
● Hiring Committee conducts personal interviews with 3-4 candidates
○ Hiring Committee may vary depending on the role
○ Will include Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and 2-3
additional Velocity Center team members
● Hiring Committee identifies top 2 candidates
● Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation conducts reference checks
(minimum 3 references per candidates)
● Hiring Committee determines top candidate and provides offer letter with proposed start
date that is contingent on a successful background check
● If candidate accepts, background check is completed
● Start date is confirmed and contract submitted to LDFA for approval if contract employee
● Start date is confirmed and paperwork submitted to City of Sterling Heights if City
employee
Metrics as of September, 2022
Space as of September, 2022 Marketing as of September, 2022
Total Occupancy 70.70% Facebook
# tenants 15 Followers 289
# of tenants at market rate 6 Following 153
# of tenants below market rate 2 LinkedIn
# of pro bono tenants 3 Followers 359
# of coworking members 4 Website
Rent collected $ 47,277 Velocity Center Website Visitors 0
# of space inquiries 0 Sterling Heights Bus. Dev. Website Visitors 314
Tenant Satisfaction N/A Media Coverage 4
Events for period Jul - Sep 2022 Impact for period Jul - Sep 2022
Velocity Center Events Companies Served New Current
Number of events 2 EIR Clients 5 20
Number of attendees 24 Accelerator Clients 4 10
Community/Partner Events Incubator Clients 0 12
Number of events 6 Total Clients Served 28
Number of attendees 151 Number of new companies started 7
Tenant Events # referrals outsourced to ecosystem 8
Number of events 0 Hours of EIR coaching 20
Number of attendees 0
Attendee Satisfaction N/A
END OF YEAR
REVIEW
November 22 2023
01
KEY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS .
MIVELOCITY.COM
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
+ Strategic Plan complete and Advisory Council/Group established
+ Brand refresh and new website launched
+ Updated marketing collateral and branded materials
+ EIR program launched with X# of participants
+ Accelerator program launched with X# engaged
+ Partnerships re-established with MEDC, SBDC, MEDC, MI Works, Sterling
MIVELOCITY.COM
Heights Chamber, Macomb Economic Development, Macomb
Community College, TechWeek, SCORE, MI Defense Center
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED
+ Sub-hub for MEDC ecosystem entrepreneurial resource database
+ Invited to participate in entrepreneurial/economic development
round-tables and initiatives
+ Coworking, Incubator and International Landing Zone programs
defined and relaunched
+ Grand opening November 15
+ Quarterly Scorecard launched
MIVELOCITY.COM
+ Technology assessment complete
+ SOPs and job descriptions in process
02
GOALS .
YEARS 1-3
MIVELOCITY.COM
GOALS FOR YEAR ONE
OF STRATEGIC PLAN
1 Shore up the ecosystem – define BSO partners,
our lanes, shared goals and outcomes.
Develop an asset map and community platform
2 that identifies and communicates
entrepreneurial resources.
3 Exploratory programming to gather data and
better understand market needs and gaps.
MIVELOCITY.COM
4 Launch or expand 10+ companies.
GOALS FOR YEAR TWO
OF STRATEGIC PLAN
1 Find and engage entrepreneurs through robust
programming and support services.
Deliver programming, services and support that
2 fills the building with tenants and visitors creating
a vibrant and active entrepreneurial hub.
3 Launch or expand 20+ companies
MIVELOCITY.COM
GOALS FOR YEAR THREE
OF STRATEGIC PLAN
1 Building the investment ecosystem through
crowd-sourced platforms, angel networks,
venture capital, and grants.
Recognized hub for robust programming,
2 education, and support services for tenants,
clients and the community.
3 Launch or expand 30+ companies
MIVELOCITY.COM
03
KEY
INITIATIVES .
MIVELOCITY.COM
KEY
INITIATIVES
. PROGRAMMING . STAFFING
• Share vision of calendar • Add Community Manager contract
• Macomb Industry 4.0 to do position Q1 2023
bi-monthly speaker series • Additional EIR resource
• Monthly lunch and learn or fireside • Entrepreneur Intern: High School and
chat with regroup or other partners Macomb Community College
• Working with Start Garden (Grand students
Rapids) to expand their pitch
MIVELOCITY.COM
competition to Macomb County
(5X5) to launch fall 2023 and would
initially be a quarterly event
• Partnering with Sterling Heights
Chamber on women’s networking
breakfast beginning Nov 1, 2022
KEY
INITIATIVES
. FUNDING . TENANTS
• Secure funding for pitch contest • Increasing the number of coworking
and incubator tenants
. BRAND AWARENESS
MIVELOCITY.COM
• Increased brand awareness through
partnerships, community
engagement, conferences, and
thought leadership
CHALLENGES
1 2 3
Clarifying LDFA and City
Ongoing support from
of Sterling Heights Gaining visibility for
City Council and
roles, responsibilities, Velocity Center
leadership team
and support
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
? What did you see as the successes
and challenges for Velocity currently?
? How will you describe success for
Velocity this coming year?
MIVELOCITY.COM
? What are your expectations for April
leading this team next year?
METRICS: SPACE
15 TOTAL TENANTS
70.70%
TOTAL OCCUPANCY
TENANTS AT MARKET RATE
TENANTS BELOW MARKET RATE
$ 47,277
TOTAL RENT COLLECTED
MIVELOCITY.COM
PRO BONO TENANTS
? 0
COWORKING MEMBERS SPACE INQUIRIES
METRICS: MARKETING
289 153 359
FOLLOWERS FOLLOWING FOLLOWERS
0 314 4
MIVELOCITY.COM
VELOCITY WEBSITE STERLING HEIGHTS MEDIA
VISITORS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COVERAGE
WEBSITE VISITORS
METRICS: EVENTS
COMMUNITY
2 VELOCITY
EVENTS 6 + PARTNER
EVENTS
0 TENANT
EVENTS
24 ATTENDEES 151 ATTENDEES 0 ATTENDEES
MIVELOCITY.COM
METRICS: IMPACT
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2022
COMPANIES SERVED NEW CURRENT
ENTREPRENEUR IN 5 20
RESIDENCE CLIENTS
ACCELERATOR CLIENTS 4 10
MIVELOCITY.COM
INCUBATOR CLIENTS 0 12
METRICS: IMPACT
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2022
28 7 8 20
TOTAL CLIENTS NEW COMPANIES REFERRALS HOURS OF EIR
SERVED STARTED OUTSOURCED TO COACHING
ECOSYSTEM
MIVELOCITY.COM
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