Lansing (MI) City Council meeting info packet for July 8, 2010

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 10TH FLOORLANSING CITY HALL

124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUEAGENDA FOR JULY 8, 2010

TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

The following items were listed on the agenda in the City Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. onThursday, July 1, 2010, in accordance with Section 3-103(2) of the City Charter and will beready for your consideration at the regular meeting of the City Council on Thursday, July 8,2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 10th Floor, City Hall.

I. ROLL CALLII. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of June 21 and 28, 2010

IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS(Suspension of Council Rule # 11 is needed toallow consideration of late items. Late items will be considered as part of the regularportion of the meeting to which they relate.)

V. TABLED ITEMS(Tabled items, if removed from the table, will be considered as partof the regular portion of the meeting to which they relate.)

VI. SPECIAL CEREMONIESVII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERKVIII. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Time, place, purpose, or definition of

event 1 minute limit)

IX. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERSX. MAYORS COMMENTSXI. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGSXII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the

following items on the agenda: public hearings, resolutions, ordinances forintroduction, and ordinances for passage. The public may comment for up to threeminutes. Speakers must sign up on white form.)

XIII. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERSA. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

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B. CONSENT AGENDAC. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTIOND. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEESE. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public HearingsF. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE

XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENTRELATED MATTERS

XV. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONSAND PETITIONS; AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS(Motion that all items beconsidered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by thePresident)

1. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS

a. Letters from the City Clerk:

i. Submitting an Application for Naming and RenamingMemorials in the City of Lansing filed by Lansing for Cesar E.Chavez to Rename part of Grand River Avenue as Cesar E.Chavez Avenue

ii. Submitting an Application for a Public Display of Fireworks filedbyMeridan Entertainment Group and Kevin L. Meyer of GreatLakes Fireworks to be held July 18, 2010 at the CommonGround Music Festival located at 333 North Cedar St.

iii. Providing notice of the Denial of an Application for a CabaretLicense in the City of Lansing filed by The Firm Food andSpirits located at 229 S. Washington Sq. based on therecommendation of the Lansing Building Safety Office

iv. Minutes of Boards and Authorities placed on file in the CityClerks Office

b. Letters from the Mayor re:

i. Resolution approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act(OPRA) District Application submitted by MSU Federal Credit

Union for property located at 104 S. Washington Sq.

ii. Resolution approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act(OPRA) Certificate Application submitted by MSU FederalCredit Union for property located at 104 S. Washington Sq.


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iii. Resolution approving an Application for Exemption of NewPersonal Property submitted by MSU Federal Credit Union forproperty located at 104 S. Washington Sq.

iv. Resolution requesting a public hearing and resolution forapproval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)

Certificate submitted by Foresight Group for property located at2282 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

v. Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) DistrictApplication and Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #50; ForesightGroup for property located at 2282 N. Martin Luther King, Jr.Blvd.

vi. Resolution requesting a public hearing and resolution forapproval of Brownfield Redevelopment Act #50; ForesightGroup for property located at 2282 N. Martin Luther King, Jr.Blvd.

vii. Workers Compensation Claim #2062876 WC10002747001

viii. Resolution rescinding and correcting Resolution #2010-138;Approval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)Certificate submitted by Tom Arnold for property located at1118 S. Washington Ave.

ix. Resolution rescinding and correcting Resolution #2010-081;Approval of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)Certificate submitted by Old Town Temple, LLC for propertylocated at 502 E. Grand River Ave.

x. Withdrawal of Nomination of Tony DeLuca for theReappointment to the Board of Directors of the Board of Waterand Light; Withdrawal of Andrew Frederick from At-Largeposition on the Planning Board; Withdrawal of GabrielleJohnson's appointment to the Fourth Ward position on theHuman Relations and Community Services Board

xi. Appointment of Patricia Spitzley to the Board of Water andLight Board of Commissioners for an At-Large Term to ExpireJune 30, 2014; Appointment of Kyle Binkley to the TrafficBoard for a 2nd Ward Term to Expire June 30, 2014

2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS

a. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor &Economic Growth providing notice of a public hearing to be held July20, 2010 on proposed amendments to administrative rules on theMichigan Uniform Energy Code (resident and commercial),Rehabilitation Code and Construction Code


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b. Letter from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commissionproviding 15-Day Notice of an application from the Nuthouse, Inc. fora new Specially Designated Merchant (SDM) License to be held inconjunction with 2010 Class C Licensed Business located at 418-420-428 E. Michigan Ave.

c. Letter from Comcast Cable providing notice of the discontinuance ofits payment drop box location at 1401 E. Miller Rd.

d. Letter from Anita Moneypenney-Salinaz, Executive Director of BakerDonora Center, stating concerns with a proposed store at the cornerof Baker St. and Lyons Ave.

e. Letter from Jason Harris of 1234 W. Allegan St. appealing a claimdenial for property located at 1234 W. Allegan St.

f. Letter from Deborah and Charles McCort of 2403 Dillingham Ave.appealing a claim denial for property located at 2403 Dillingham Ave.

XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCEXVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERSXVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTXIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government

related matters are issues or topics relevant to the operation or governance of thecity. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up onyellow form.)

XX. ADJOURNMENT

CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK

Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in this meeting should contact theCity Clerks Office at (517) 483-4131 (TDD (517) 483-4479). 24 hour notice may be needed for certainaccommodations. An attempt will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests.


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Chris SwopeLansing City Clerk

July 6, 2010City Council President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council10th Floor, City HallLansing, MI 48933Dear Council Members:

The attached Application for Naming and Renaming Memorials in the City of Lansing wasnot acted upon by the Memorial Review Board within the 90 day timeframe pursuant toOrdinance #1147 which allows applications for the renaming of streets to be reviewed byCity Council, and is being forwarded for your consideration and appropriate action:

Application for Naming and Renaming Memorials in the City of Lansing filed byLansing for Cesar E. Chavez to Rename part of Grand River Avenue as Cesar E.Chavez Avenue

Also pursuant to the changes to the ordinance, City Council must hold a public hearing onthe above referenced application within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application. Thepublic hearing notice must be published 30 days prior to the public hearing. City Councilshall, within ninety (90) days of its receipt of the application, approve or deny the naming orrenaming sought in the application.Sincerely,

Lansing City Clerk's OfficeNinth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-169 5517-483-4131 0 517-377-0068 FAXclerk.cityoflansingmi.com [email protected]


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Application for Naming and Renaming MemorialsIn the

City of Lansing, Michigan

Proposed name:Basis and significance of proposed name:

Object, site, or street to be named or renamed:Current name (if applicable):Impact on residents:

Projected implementation cost if application is approved:Proposed funding:AL tAnticipated support and/or opposition to the proposal:

If the Proposed Memorial involves changing a street name, this application must beaccompanied by payment for the estimated cost of mailing notice to owners of all propertieswith mailing addresses on the subject street.

Applicant' Address:_

Main Contact Number: (5 ? -',O/ g tSecondary Contact Number: (f you have questions please call: 517-483-4131When you are done with this form, please return it to:Chris Swope, City ClerkLansing City Clerk's OfficeNinth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI [email protected],ka cd-5eiLeL


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Mr. Chris Swope, City Clerk124 W. Michigan Ave., 9th FloorLansing, MI 48933

Dear Mr. Swope;The Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Committee is making application for a streetrenaming from East Grand River Avenue to Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. The localstreet section being considered is East Grand River Avenue commencing atOakland Avenue and ending at Pine Street and West Grand River Avenue.The Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Committee members have committedthemselves not just to this initial effort of renaming a street in honor of Ce sar E.Chave z; but to continue his humanitarian efforts throughout our com munity.Please find attached the necessary documents needed for review to consider theapplication and a check for the cost of the m ailing for notification to thoseaffected by the change. If there is more information or documentation needed tocomplete the process please contact me at (517) 749-0181. Thank you for yourattention in this matter.The committee leaves you with our words of encouragement. Si se puede!

va Reyes, ChaiThe Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Committee

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Application for Naming and R enaming Mem orialsIn theCity of Lansing, MichiganADDENDUM

LANSING FOR CESAR E. CHAVEZ AVENUE(1) The proposed street name change from Grand River Avenue is, to Cesar E.Chavez Avenue, "commencing at Oakland and East Grand River Avenue andending at Pine Street and West Grand River Avenue. The Lansing for CesarE. Chavez Committee is requesting the name of an American hero whosestruggle for justice and equality for all Americans is w ell recognized anddocumented. He, like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., MotherTeresa and others understood the meaning of non violent social change andused it to elevate the human condition. Cesar E. Chavez was a social activistwho founded the first, successful Farm W orkers union in American historywhose mission was to reclaim dignity, fair wages, medical coverage, benefitsand humane living conditions for millions of Americans. Cesar E. Chavezinspired millions of Americans was a recipient of the M artin Luther King Jr.Peace Prize and also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom America'shighest civilian honor. His philosophy, "Si se Puede" or "Yes we Can,"influenced millions of Americans to seek economic and social equality sincethe 1960's and that philosophy is still alive and well today. Cesar E. Chaveza United States veteran served in the Navy and served in World War II. Hislife was dedicated to advancing the cause of and improving the life of all farmworkers and of all oppressed people in the United States and the world.(2) The subject of the application is Grand River Avenue .(3) The current name of the street is Grand River Avenue.(4) The effect of the proposed name change upon residents and businesses isbeing received favorably. Many of the businesses currently on what is nowGrand River Avenue have expressed a positive response to the street namechange. The Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Committee have met with businessowner's and with the Old Town Commercial Association representing many ofthe businesses on Grand River Avenue who are supportive of the change.Another significant effect is the attracting of business and commerce in that area.Two businesses have been identified and have made it known that the changingof Grand River to Cesar E. Chavez has encouraged them to open new businesswithin the area resulting from the proposed street name change. In terms of asocial effect, it will illustrate that Lansing , Michigan is a city that believes indiversity and understands the importance of tolerance and inclusion of honoringAm ericans who have m ade a difference for all.

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(5 ) The projected cost should be minimal to the city and to the business ownerscurrently on Grand River. Thirty street signs have been identified that wouldrequire changing from Grand River Ave. to Cesar E. Chavez Ave. According toChad A. Gam ble, P. E., Director of Public Service, it cost about $110.00 per signto be replaced and installed. Mr. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, has quotedthe anticipated cost of $117.00 for m ailing notification to the area businesses andresidents. In terms of the cost of the business owner's changing their stationery,it is being recomm ended that a gradual name change process be considered sothat the current stationery can be utilized until the street name is officiallychanged. The businesses would incur a one time only cost as part of the normalprocedure for reordering of stationery with the new street name. Another optionis the Com mittee has nego tiated w ith a local print shop that will offer a group ratefor printing of new stationery to help absorb som e of the cost for the businessowners on Grand River Avenue.(6 ) In terms of anticipated support, each day citizens of Lansing andorganizations continue to express great support of the street name change. Avariety of local organizations have clearly stated their support and lettersdemonstrating that support are attached. The street name change has receiveda positive response from citizens of Lansing representing all walks of life andethnic and economic backgrounds. It has united many of the citizens of Lansingto work together for the betterment of the C ity of Lansing using the street namechange as a vehicle to unify and better understand each o ther.There has been nominal opposition to the street name change. The Lansing forCesar E. Chavez Com mittee representatives continue to meet with individuals,organizations, business association and business ow ner's doing business on theaffected street name change to garner their support. On going meetings havebeen scheduled with agreed upon d iscussion guidelines of civility, to dialoguewith anyone or any organization that may oppose such a street name change.

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Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Cesar E. Chavez

Whereas, Cesar E. Chavez, a social activist founded the first successful FarmWo rkers Union (UFWOC ) in the United States, whose mission was to obtaindignity, fair wages, m edical coverage, benefits and hum ane living conditions forthe millions of farm laborers that toil in agricultural industry; andWhereas, Cesar E. C havez, a farm w orker, an advocate of civil rights, aspiritual inspiration, an environmentalist, and a crusader for nonviolent civildisobedience, manifested through fasts, strikes and boycotts focused on safeworking conditions, fair wages, hou sing, and the bann ing of child labor, andWhereas, Cesar E. Chavez' philosophy, "Si se Puede" or "Yes we Can"influenced m illions of Am ericans to seek econom ic and social equality in theagricultural fields and industry; andWhereas, Cesar E. Chavez has inspired millions of people, was a recipient ofthe Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Prize, and awarded the Presidential Medal ofFreedom, Ame rica's highest civilian honor for his outstanding contributions to ou rcountry; andWhereas, Cesar E . Chavez visited Lansing, Michigan, the C apital City of theState of M ichigan, a major agricultural state, several times as a resu lt of hisconcern for the thousands of farm workers in Michigan; andWhereas, it is fitting and proper to honor Cesar E. Chavez, an exemplary rolemode l, for all United States citizens, whose nam e is synonymous with justice,equality and freedom. Such that Lansing the Capitol City would be proud to payhoma ge to this man by nam ing a street Cesar E. Cha vez in his honor.Whereas, the Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Comm ittee proposes to rename aportion of Grand River Avenue to Cesar E. Chavez Avenue commencing atOakland Street & East Grand River Avenue and ending at Pine Street and WestGrand River Avenue.

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Whereas, it is fitting to rename that portion of Grand River Avenue comm encingat Oakland Street and East Grand R iver Avenue and ending at Pine Street andWest G rand River Avenu e, to Cesar E. Chavez Avenue because of its, visibilityand proximity to the Capital, and its location in the heart of Lansing's wellestablished Latino Com munity and Old Town which has been recognized as acultural and business attraction. Moreover, the nam e change will enhance thebusiness and cultural environment of the area, promote econom ic investment,and will alleviate the confusion caused by the use of North, East, and WestGrand River.Therefore, be it resolved that the Lansing for Cesar E . ChavezComm ittee recommends that a portion of Grand R iver Avenue berenamed Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, as described above, in honor ofand in recognition of this great American hero.

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MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMARK MEADOWSSTAl'E REPRESENTATIVE

ASSISTANT LEADER95TH LEGISLATURE

69TH DISTRICTSTATE CAPITOLP.O. BOX 30014LANSING, MI 48909-7514PHONE: (517) 373-1786FAX: (517) 373-5717E-MAIL: [email protected]

12 February 2009

COMMITTEESCHAIR, JUDICIARY

GREAT LAKES AND ENVIRONMENTMICHIGAN LAW REVISION

COMMISSIONURBAN POLICY

Elva Reyes, ChairpersonLansing for Cesar E. Chavez C omm itteeP.O. Box 27072Lansing, MI 48924

Dear Ms. Reyes:I am writing today to express my heartfelt support for your campaign to honor Cesar E.Chavez. M r. Chavez was a diligent, dedicated champion of w orker's rights. Heestablished an activist legacy that is to be greatly admired. His sacrifice anddetermination serve as an inspiration to each of us.Renaming a section of E. Grand River Aven ue in Chavez' hono r would serve as fittingreminder of his ceaseless efforts to bring about positive change. Such an action wouldreflect the respect and admiration felt by so many in our com munity who value M r.Chavez' tireless crusade for social justice.Because of this, I stand with you in your effort to recognize the mem ory of Cesar Chav ezand his important work.


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Lansing City Council124 W. Michigan Ave.9th FloorLansing, Ili 48933

Dear City Council Members,

I am signing this letter to let you know I support the name change ofGrand River Ave. to Cesar E. Chavez Ave.It is important to honor a man who has done so much for so many.If the name is changed I feel it would help the neighborhood becomestronger and more unified.Thank you,

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February 18, 2010

Lansing City CouncilLansing City Hall124 W. M ichigan Ave.Lansing, Ml 48933Dear City Council Members;The Lansing A rea Hispanic Business A ssociation is proud to endorse therenaming of part of Grand River Avenue, in Old Town, to Cesar E. ChavezAvenue. Why Should the Lansing City Council honor Cesar E. Chavez?This man was an:1. Am erican activist and Labor organizer2. He leaves a legacy of fairness and justice for all3. He was respected and hono red by Presidents and the Am erican people4. He left us with core values of stewardship, relevancy, service to o thers,sacrifice, non-violence and respect for life and the environmen t.On Au gust 8, 1994, President Clinton awarded the Medal of Freedom to Cesar E.Chavez. In the citation accompanying Am erica's highest civilian honor, whichwas awarded posthumou sly, the President lauded Chavez for having "facedformidable, often violent opposition with dignity and nonviolence and he wasvictorious." Cesar E. Chavez left our world better than he found it, and his legacyinspired us still. He w as for his own people a "Moses figure" the Presidentdeclared. "The farm workers w ho labored in the fields and yearned for respectand self-sufficiency pinned their hopes on this remarkable m an who, with faithand discipline, soft spoken hu mility and amazing inner strength, led a ve rycourageous life." The time has come for the city of Lansing to stand tall andhonor this great American hero.

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Lansing City Council124 W. Michigan Ave.9th FloorLansing, MI 48933

Dear City Council Members,

l am signing this letter to let you know I support the name change ofGrand River Ave. to Cesar E. Chavez Ave.It is important to honor a man who has done so much for so many.If the name is changed I feel it would help the neighborhood becomestronger and more unified,

Thank you,

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Coalition of Labor Union WomenMichigan Capitol Area Chapter

Veronica Johnson, President2617 W insford St.Lansing, MI 48911PH: 517-393-8695Lansing for Cesar E. ChavezP.O Box 27072Lansing, MI 48924Dear Chairperson Elva Reyes,The Coalition of Labor Union Women is America's only national organization for unionwomen formed in 1974.The primary mission of CLUW is to unify all union women in a viable organization todetermine our comm on problems and goals. We have four goals: to promote affirmativeaction in the workplace, to strengthen the role of women in unions, to organize theunorganized wom en, and to increase the involvement of wo men in the political andlegislative process.As we know , Delores Huerta worked closely with Cesar E. Chavez. Her concern for theworking conditions of farm workers, Ceasr E. Chavez made a difference in DeloresHuerta's life. By o rganizing the migrant workers, helping them get a better life. Andeducating the legislators about the bad w orking conditions in the fields.We are in support of the street being named "Cesar E. Chavez". Our comm unity need tobe educated and remem ber Cesar E. Chavez for his hard work.

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Corresponding SecretaryTemea RobertsonParliamentarianJohn FedewaSergeant-at-ArmsMaria StarrTrusteesMelvin ColemanMarilyn CoulterVeronica Johnson

PresidentRoberta CannonV ice PresidentKim WilsonSecretary/r ensurerGlender AndersonRecording SecretaryAnita R. Dawson

Lansing ChapterA.P. R.I.A. Philip Randolph Institute

P.O. BOX 12041 LANSING, MI 48901-2041

March 2, 2010To: Comm unity LeadersRE: Lansing for Cesar E. ChavezOn behalf of the A. Philip Randolph Institute - Lansing Chapter, l would like toexpress our support of the Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Co mm ittee. As anorganization named for another labor leader, A. Philip Randolph, we understandthe importance of the sacrifice and courage that these men endured in theirlives. They strongly fought for equality of all people. We as a nation have reapedthe benefits of their hard work and commitment."Fighting for social justice, it seems to me, is one of the profounder ways inwhich man ca n say yes to man's dignity, and that really mea ns sacrifices. Thereis no way on this earth in which you can say yes to man's dignity and know thatyou're going to be spared some sacrifice." Chavez, 1975It is based on this principle that we are asking you to strongly consider therequest of the Committee to rename Grand River Avenue (commencing atOakland Street and ending at Pine Street and West Grand River Avenue) toCesar E. C havez Avenue . Chavez sacrificed much, and we feel that it is time thathis dignity is honored.In So lidarity,

Roberta Cannon, PresidentA .Philip Randolph InstituteLansing Chapter

"Freedom is never granted, it is won. Justice is never given, it is exacted... "


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JULIAN SAMORARESEARCHINSTITUTE

Michigan State University1407 South HarrisonSuite 301 NisbetEast Lansing, MI48823-5286Phone: 517.432.1317

fax: 517.432.2221E-Mail: [email protected]

wwwsri.msu.edu

MICHIGAN STATEU N I V E R S I T Y

February 24, 2010

Cesar E. Chavez CommitteeLansing, MIDear Committee Members:It is my pleasure to support your efforts to have the City of Lansing adopt a measure thatwill honor Cesar E. Chavez in a manner that pays tribute to him and reminds us of hisextraordinary life and how much he contributed to Lansing, to Michigan, and the nation.Cesar E. Chavez was one of those extraordinary individuals who reminded the entirenation about its core values, and through his actions, raised our humanity and that of thepeople on whose behalf he advocated - farmworkers and their families.Cesar Chavez focused the nation on the basic principles that we are all human and thatthe poor and powerless must not be treated in subhuman ways just because those withpower and resources wish to do so as they pursue profits and wealth.Farmworkers and their families tend to and harvest the crops that feed the nation and theworld. These are hardworking honest people who, during his time, lived and labored,and, in many cases still today, continue to live and labor in deplorable conditions on ournation's farms. They experienced long hours in the fields without basic necessities,such as shade from the hot sun, drinking water and toilets, often under the spray ofpesticides, and for exceptionally low wages.Cesar argued that these conditions robbed workers out of several years of life, with theaverage life span of a farmworker during his day being as low as 49 years.Cesar forced the nation to recognize the humanity of farmworkers and in the processforced us to confront our own humanity and the level of civilization which our nationhad achieved or failed to achieve.Importantly, he did this using non-violent methods. He, like others before him,envisioned a better society - one that affi rms the humanity of us all; that provides decentworking conditions and wages for farmworkers, and provides real opportunity foreveryone to pursue life, liberty and happiness.Cesar Chavez is a symbol of our humanity; a reminder that all of us should work for abetter society - that conspicuous consumption is not a virtue, and that our own livesshould not be based on the dehumanization of others.This message is one that needs to be taught to our children and one that we must be


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Lansing Branch

Winston Williams, Jr.PresidentGlender Anderson15` Vice PresidentDorothy W ilsonSecretaryCathy MilettAssistant SecretaryMarquis HudsonTreasurerExecutive Committee:Sarah AnthonyJeanne BaughJerusha BonhamLester BryantRoberta CanonMelvin ColemanMarilyn CoulterAnita DawsonPatricia FitzpatrickJames GillBetty GilmoreCarolyn LoganLillian McFadden, EdD.Melvin McWilliams, Esq.Tynnetta QawweeDenell SlaughterDanielle StubbsPenny WarnerRudolf W ilson

National Association for the Advancem ent of C olored People

March 22, 2010

Elva ReyesLansing for Cesar E. Chavez Committee1984 S. Steward RoadCharlotte, Ml. 48813

Dear Mrs. Reyes,

The Lansing Branch N AAC P is honored to support the Lansing forCesar E. Chavez Committee, in their efforts to request that the City ofLansing rename the city street Grand River Avenue (commencing atOakland Street and ending at Pine Street and West Grand River Ave.) toCesar E. Chavez Avenue.Cesar E. Chavez stood on the principles of ensuring the political,educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and toeliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. These are also the sameprinciples that the NAACP has embraced for over 100 years.Thus the Lansing Branc h NAA CP unde rstands that it is vitallyimportant that the memory of Cesar E. Chavez is actively engaged in theminds and hearts of the citizens of Lansing on a daily basis. This is a greaopportunity for Lansing to advance Ce sar legacy of working together for thbetterment of mankind.

The renam ing of Grand River Ave. is long overdue. I am confidentthat no matter w hat struggles we have to overcom e, we will be victorious.


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,VTOMOBILE AEROSPACE AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERSof AMERICA (UAW)

LOCAL NO. 652426 CLARE STREET e LANSING, MICHIGAN 48917TELEPHONE: (517) 372-7581

MIKE GREEN, PRESIDENT BOB SMITH, FINANCIAL SEC'Y-TREAS.RANDY FREEMAN, VICE PRESIDENT FRED CHARLES, RECORDING SECRETARY

December 18, 2009Alfonso SalasCesar Chavez Comm ittee3705 W . Jolly Rd.Lansing, MI 48911

Dear M r. Salas,We stand in support of the Cesar Chavez C omm issions quest to name a street inhis honor.Cesar stood for and about labor unions, the disenfranchised, working people andpeople of color.Therefore the membership of UA W Local 652 stands in support of this mission tohonor a great Am erican.

In Solidarity & "Si Se Puede",

Mike G reen, PresidentUAWIocal 652

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A malgamatedLocaf No. 724, UAW

January 15, 2010

Alfonso. Salas:., ' Cristo Rey Cl=eh6121 RosedaleLansing, Mi 48911Al,

On behalf of the membership of Amalgamated UAW Local 724, we stand insupport of the efforts to rename a street in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.In order for Lansing to proclaim itself as a "world class city", we must go forwardin honoring a "world class American."In closing, we believe honoring this great Am erican labor leader is important.Whether a.g reet, a plaza, or a building, the true testament is to live mu-lives followingthe principles of such Am erican heroes as Cesar E. Chavez, W alter Reuther and M artinLuther King.

Dean L.. Poggia esidentAmalgamated 'UAW Local 725

REPRESENTING THE FOLLOWING M EMBERSALLIANCE DNCC LEARBHARAT FORGE DR. PEPPER 7-UP ROBINSON SOLUTIONSBRIDGEWATER HUNTSMAN RSDCDAKKOTA IMPCO WOODBRIDGEDELTA DENTAL ^ LOCAL 724 RETIREES

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450 CLARE ST. LANSING, MI 48917 PHONE (517) 482-7377 FAX (517) 482-0586INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WOR KERS OF AMERICA-UAW

DEAN L. POGGIALI - President DEBRA S. MILLS - Financial Sec./Treas.


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Chris SwopeLansing City ClerkJuly 6, 2010

President Robinson and Mem bers of the Lansing City Council10th Floor, City HallLansing, MI 48933Dear Council Members:The attached application for a license has been submitted to the City Clerk's Office, and isbeing forwarded for your consideration and appropriate action.

Application for a Public Display of Fireworks filed by Meridan Entertainment Group andKevin L. Meyer of Great Lakes Fireworks to be held on July 18, 2010 at CommonGround M usic Festival 333 North Cedar S t.

Lansing City Clerk's OfficeNinth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695517-483-4131 517-377-0068 FAX

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CITY OFLANS[NGAPPLICATION FOR LICENSE FORTUBLIC DISPLAYS OFPYROTECHINTICS OR OTHER EXPLOSIVES

Applicant: Subm it this application and the following additional Item to the Lansing City Clerk'sOff ice,.124 W. M ichigan A venue, 0 Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1695; Plume (517) 4'83-4133. A pplication must be submitted to the CityClerkwith supporting documentation at leastfif teen (15) clays in advance of the proposed date 'V ac display.

1.nsurance coverage for public liability of ,S500i400 for injury to noperson and $1,000,000 for injury to two ormorepersoris resulting' from the sameaccident. Theoertifleate of insurancc or bond shalt provide a rninirnuin of5500,00 flproperty damage and the City shall be named as co-insurer on theoeiti eats,2. Proof that the applicant is eighteen wars of age.3. Copy of driver's license of individual in ohargo of firing the display.4. Stan-refundable fee in the amount of 5125,00.5. Affidavit verifying the information contained in thisapplieation.Applieact's Name:Applicant` s Address .:L 4

Nat= of ledividirat in Charge. f Firing the. DisplayBirlgg Yof Individual in Charge of Firing the Display:Phone Nttmiber of Individual in Charge of Fiwing theDisplay;Age ofTndiwitluat in Charge of Firing the Display:

Driver's License No. of Individual in.Charge ofFiring theDisplay:Must provide a copy of this chives license to flee City Clerk's Office)

Experience of Individual in Charge affixing the Tsplay:y c t c 4 as'. ,OS 11ISM* r. J F a&a ' + 'x k* a f idp, oa

IN'THE:PAST 24 MONTHS, HAS ANYO NE LISTED ABOVE RECEIVED A CITATION OF,BEEN CONVICTED (W, OI UZ EtED A GUILTY PLEA TO:VIOLATION(S) OF THE STATE

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CAFMICH1CfANFJItEWORKSACT C .A:l50.243a, etseq.3,FEDERAL FIRE O Ic.SL ^ SAND REGULATIONS, OTHER. STATES' FIREWORK..LAWS, THE REGULATIONS OFCHAPTER 1615 OR ANY COURT O RDER RELATING TO THE SALE OR OFFER TO SELLOF WHO LESALE OR RETAIL FIREWORKS? C3 yes OR. o; IF YES, PROV1DEDETAILS:Date & Time of Day at W hich Display is to Be Held: ay if. ?a/oExact Location of the Display: ,3 33Ai651).Numbers and Kinds of Firew orks. to beDischarg d; 3 - l/

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Attached to ffiia Application is a full copy of the City of Lasing Pireworks Ordinance. Pleasereview ibis to ensure that your application meets all criteria.

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June 25, 2010

President Robinson and M embers of the Lansing City Council10th Floor, City HallLansing, MI 48933Dear Council Members:The attached application for a license was submitted to the City Clerk's Office and is beingforwarded to you. My office has not approved the application based on therecomm endation from the Lansing Bu ilding Safety Office.

An application for a Cabaret License in the City of Lansing filed by Mark Fata ofThe Firm Food & Spirits located at 229 S. Washington Sq.Please let me know if I can provide any further information in this matter.Sincerely,

Lansing City Clerk's O fficeNinth Floor, City Hall, 124 W . Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695517-483-4131 0 517-377-0068 FAXclerk.cityoflansingmi.com [email protected]


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June 25, 2010The Firm Food & S pirits229 S. Washington Sq.Lansing, MI 48933Dear Mr. Fata:This letter is to inform you that the Office of the City Clerk cannot approve your applicationfor a Cabaret License that was filed in our office on March 25, 2010. The applicationcannot be approved due to the denial by the Lansing Building Safety Office (see attachedletter).Please note that your Cabaret license expired on M ay 1, 2010, therefore, you are herebyprohibited from performing any actions for which a Cabaret license is required. Performingany of these actions is a violation of the City of Lansing Code of Ordinances Section 808.Please feel free to contact Jon Wadsworth in the Lansing Building Safety Office at (517)483-4363, for further information. To reapply for your license an application can beobtained by visiting the City Clerk's Website at www.lansingmi.gov/clerk or by callingFlorence Jones in the City Clerk's Office at (517) 483-4133.Sincerely

ris SwopeCity Clerkcc: Lansing Police DepartmentLansing City CouncilEnc.

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CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGANAPPLICATION FORA CABARET LICENSE

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The undersigned applicant hereby agrees and consents that anymember of the Lansing Police or Fire Department, Inspectorsfrom the Health and Building Department or other officers ofthe City of Lansing may enter and inspect any part of suchpremises including the locked portions thereof, and furtheragrees to abide by and comply with the laws of the UnitedStates and the State of Michigan and the rules and regulationsof the Liquor Control Commission relative to tl e sale ofalcoholic liquors.(Applicant's Signature)

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Chris SwopeLansing City ClerkJuly 6, 2010President Robinson and Mem bers of the Lansing City Council10th Floor City HallLansing, MI 48933Dear President Robinson and Council Members:The Minutes from the Meetings of the following Boards and Authorities of the City ofLansing were placed on file in the City Clerk's Office and are attached for your informationand review.BOARD NAME DATE OF MEETINGBoard of Police Com missioners May 18, 2010Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board June 25, 2010Economic Development Corporation Board June 25, 2010Lansing Housing Comm ission June 15, 2010May 26, 2010April 28, 2010Tax Increment Finance Authority Board June 25, 2010If i, or my staff, can provide further assistance or information relative to the filing of theseminutes, please contact us at 483-4131.Sincerely,

12 ,Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk

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R 5BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERSMEETING MINUTESTUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010

JUN 24 M I.7LANSING Ct

MEMBERS PRESENT:Commissioner Maria MejoradoCommissioner Patty FarhatCommissioner Bill RenfrewCommissioner Jan KolpComm issioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson

MEMBERS EXCUSEDCommissioner Linda SimsCommissioner Bob NoordhoekCommissioner Clyde Carnegie

OTHERS PRESENT:Chief Teresa SzymanskiDr. Alexander Weiss, Weiss ConsultingDr. Jeremy Wilson, Weiss Consult ingMichael Mathis, Legal AdvisorBernard Brantley, Commission InvestigatorJim DeLine, SecretaryMEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC I GUESTS:None

CALL TO ORDER - Commissioner MejoradoAfter the establishment of a quorum, Commissioner Mejorado called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.Com missioner Farhat led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMM ENT - Agenda ItemsNone.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDANone.

APPROV AL OF M INUTES - Commissioner MejoradoThe m inutes of April 27 approved as presented and placed on file.

EDUCATION PRESENTATIONChief Szymanski introduced Dr. Alex Weiss and Dr. Jeremy Wilson, who have been retained to perform aresource allocation study. Dr. Weiss gave a presentation based on the PowerPoint slides contained inthe Board packet. The question faced by municipalities is, "how many police officers are needed" tohandle the workload and perform the functions desired by the community and the administration. Henoted that LPD has taken a big step toward being more efficient by moving to a 12-hour shift for its patrolpersonnel. He has gathered a great deal of workload data and will have some preliminary information toshare soon. He continues to "ride along" with patrol officers and will also take a look at administrativestaffing. A final report is expected in August.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - Chief SzymanskiChief Szymanski asked Board members for feedback on Dr. Weiss's endeavors and also discussed theimpact of expected retirements which will occur before his recommendations are received. She expects


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Board of Police CommissionersMeeting Minutes of May 18, 2010Page 2ten to fifteen retirements to occur in mid to late June and is compelled to make some organizationalchanges at that time, rather than wait for the results of Dr. Weiss's study. She distributed a confidentialproposed organizational chart showing a consolidation of the patrol and investigation functions within theDepartment and the proposed staffing for each. A discussion was held on the necessity and value inmaking the proposed changes.The Chief announced that the LPD detention center / lock-up will be staffed using a 12-hour shift systemalso beginning in late June. This is per a vote of the Teamster 580 employees working in the center asdetention officers. The FOP non-supervisory bargaining unit is scheduled to vote on the acceptance of12-hour shifts in the patrol function on Friday.Chief Szymanski also announced that she will be starting a professional development initiative which willgo hand-in-hand with required performance evaluations. She announced a new Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) which will provide LPD with $119,600 over the next three years. She expressed her appreciationto those Board members in attendance at the annual awards ceremony and spoke of LPD's participationin the National Law Enforcement Memorial event in Washington, D.C. during National Police Week.The Chief noted the deployment of Officer Jimmy Garcia and Detective Cathy Farrell to duties inAfghanistan. Finally, she distributed information on the upcoming program sponsored by LPD along withthe Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative and other organizations titled, "Breaking the Cycle ofIncarceration: A Prisoner and Youth Conversation."

HUMAN RELATIONS AND COM MUNITY SERVICES LIAISONDr. Joan Jackson Johnson reported on the continued heavy workload in her Department due to theincreased needs in the community. Requests for utility assistance are on the rise and DHS is out ofmoney in that area. She noted that the number of homeless people has increased and she will have anannual report for each Board member with more detailed information. She expressed her appreciation toBernard Brantley for his assistance.She continues her efforts, along with those of Chief Szymanski, to establish a "detox center" in the area.A successful center would save LPD, the Fire Department, local hospitals and CMH in the provision ofresources presently utilized. These organizations along with Mid-South Substance Abuse Commissionand PHP have supplied funding for the effort. Presently, they are having difficulty finding an affordablelocation in the right geographic location. In answer to a question from Commissioner Farhat, Dr. JacksonJohnson gave specifics on facility needs.Dr. Jackson Johnson gave an update on the most recent mobile food pantry event. She expressed herappreciation to Bernard Brantley for his assistance and noted that over five hundred households wereserved. She also commended Mr. Brantley for his leadership in the Department during her recentabsence.In anticipation of the summer months, she reported that efforts are underway to establish programs forolder youth in a addition to those for younge r people which include program s at the Boy's and Girl's Club.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENo representative present.

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Board of Police CommissionersMeeting Minutes of May 18, 2010Page 3CORRESP ONDENCE - Comm issioner Mejorado

Correspondence for the month of April was accepted and placed on file.DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

Commissioner Farhat commended the Padnos company (p. 30)for their refusal to buy used metal whichwas likely stolen. She also noted Community Policing Officer Bob Merritt's report (p. 33) and reportedthat she hears a great number of positive comments on Ofc. Merritt's efforts in the downtown area.Departmental reports for the month of A pril were accepted and p laced on file.BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

Liaison Committee - Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson reported that she was in attendance at the MI-Cops ceremony held a the capitol and commended Commissioner Renfrew for his participation in theevent. It was "very moving." Chief Szymanski added that both the North and South Precinct AdvisoryBoards lent great support to the event and she expressed her appreciation to Commissioner Renfrew forhis participation.Awards & Incentives Committee - Commissioner Farhat reported for Commissioner Noordhoekexpressing his appreciation to all Board mem bers in attendance at the annual ceremony.Budget Committee - no report.Complaint Committee -- Commissioner Farhat reported that the committee recently met with incoming IALieutenant Daryl Green and is looking forward to working with him. Capt. Yankowski is aiding in thetransition.Commission Investigator Report - Bernard Brantley had nothing further to report.

OTHER REPORTSRecruitment Task Force - no report.Precinct Consolidation Steering Com mittee - no report.Ad Hoc Committee on Board Policies and Rules - Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson reported that thecommittee will be holding its first meeting shortly. Michael Mathis suggested that they look at presentapplicable LPD procedures as well as those in the City Charter as there may be instances where thesetwo resources are not in sync.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTSCommissioner Renfrew - expressed his appreciation to Chief Szymanski for the update on theconsolidation efforts. Her report was clear and sensible. He looks forward to Dr. Weiss's report.Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson - congratulated Chief Szymanski on her initiatives which allow theDepartment to "move forward." She very much appreciates her efforts and those of Michelle Reddish asthey continue to resolve issues both big and sm all.Commissioner Farhat - echoed the positive comments made by Commissioners Renfrew and Kowalk-Thom pson and noted that the Chief's years of experience with LPD are extreme ly beneficial in performingthe duties of Chief of Police. Commissioner Farhat also announced an upcoming food festival to be heldby a local Lebanese church.


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Board of Police CommissionersMeeting Minutes of May 18, 2010Page 4Commissioner Kolp - had no further comments.Commissioner Mejorado - expressed her appreciation to Commissioner Sims for the great job she didfilling in during her absence and to Chief Szymanski for her participation in the Latin American SoftballLeague. She did a great job at throwing out the first pitch. She also announced her participation in anupcoming national bowling tournament to be held in El Paso.

OTHER BUSINESS I DISCUSSIONNone.PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT - Comm issioner MejoradoThere being no other agenda items, Commissioner Mejorado adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

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Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority R ..uLJ e EL..Special Board of Director's Meeting MinutesLansing Economic Development Corporation Confere: j .& ,j 8aa P 2t 2_+Friday, June 25, 2010

7:45 a.m..

Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johnson,Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg WardMembers Absent: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Jeff WilliamsStaff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise,David WoodGuests: Mark Clouse, Eyde CompanyBill Christofferson, Foresight GroupPublic Present: NoneCall to OrderChair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m.Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2010 Special Board MeetingMotion: Greg Ward m oved the Board to approve the m eeting minutes from the April

16, 2010 special Board of D irector's meeting and place them on file.Motion seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Financial Statements as of April 30, 2010Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to receive the April 30, 2010

financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by CalvinJones.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Resolution to Approve Brownfield Plan #50 Foresight Group R edevelopmen tProjectBob introduced B ill Christofferson from Foresight Group and the project. Andreaoutlined some of the details in the Brownfield Plan utilizing MBT tax credits only. Billpresented his project located at 2822 N. MLK, Jr. Blvd. formerly the Peckham building.Use of the OPRA will be included in this project.Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Resolution for the ForesightGroup Project and place it on file. Motion seconded by Kim Coleman.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Resolution to Approve B rownfield Plan #51 Knapp's Center RedevelopmentProjectBob Trezise gave a brief overview of the project and introduced Mark Clouse. Karloutlined the details of the Brownfield Plan utilizing MBT ,tax credits. A Renaissance


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Zone, Section 108 B EDI loan, and h istoric preservation tax 'credits are necessaryadditional incentives to make this project work. Mark Clouse reported on the history ofthe Knapp's Center and provided de tails of this mixed-use project for office, retail,residential and business incubator for the LED C. Application deadline for the BEDIloan is July 6 with approval/ disapproval results by September. For the record, KellyRossman-McKinney disclosed that the Eyde Company is one of her clients andabstained from voting.Motion: Kim Coleman m oved the Board to approve the R esolution for the Knapp's

Center redevelopment project and place it on file. Motion seconded byGreg Ward.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.BTS Bank AccountMarchelle Smith reported that, due to minimal funds in the BTS bank account in theamount of $55,519.03, it is being charged higher service fees than the interest earned.It is staff's recomm endation to move funds from this account into the LansingBrownfield Redevelopment Authority bank account. At year-end closing, these fundswill be applied to the BTS accounts payable.Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the transfer of funds from the BTSaccount into the LBRA account and place it on file. Motion seconded byKelly Rossman-McKinney.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Other BusinessBob Trezise reported there is good news of the BTS site being purchased by a developer.A meeting is scheduled next week to discuss the project.Bob Trezise introduced our new intern, David Wood. He is one of the few studentsselected to internship through the Cool Cities grant. David will be working on puttingall of our project incentive districts on a GIS map for our website.Public CommentNoneAdjournmentChair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m.Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 a.m. Seconded

by Kim Coleman.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.

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Lansing Economic Development Corporation PEG E Y E 0Special Board of Director's Meeting M inutes

Lansing Economic Development Corporation Confer e';c boo' n p 2: 24Friday, June 25, 20107:45 a.m. LAk SI U Cd 4' CLERK

Members Present: Kim C oleman, Bo G arcia, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johnson,Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward,Members Absent: Mayor B ernero, James Butler, Jeff WilliamsStaff Present: Karl Dorshimer, An drea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise,David WoodGuests: Jean Schtokal, Foster, Swift, Collins & Sm ithPublic Present: None

Call to OrderChair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m.Approval of Meeting Minutes from M ay 7, 2010 Regular Board MeetingMotion: Kim C oleman moved the B oard to approve the meeting minutes from the

May 7, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file.Motion seconded by C alvin Jones.

Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Financial Statements April 30, 2010Motion: Calvin Jones mov ed the Boa rd to receive the April 30, . 2010 financialstatements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Outline of UDAG Funds as of April 30, 2010Bob Trezise reported that D imitri's loan will be paid in full at their loan closing withMSU Federal Credit Union July 1, 2010.Kris Elliott's First Original LoanAt the last Board meeting, the Board recommended that we provide written optionsbased on K ris Elliott's request to forebear paym ent until January 2011. Bob Treziseprovided a written summary along with several options. Kris Elliott's most favorableoption was op tion 1 to stop paym ents for the rest of this year, accrue interest andresume m onthly payments in January 2011 to be paid in full January 2012. He hasalso asked to replace the Ann Street, East Lansing collateral with other appropriatecollateral. At this time, details are not known. Because Kris has demonstrated a hugeamount of investment and development in the downtown, it was the consensus of theBoard to approve option 1.


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Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve option 1 to stop payments for therest of this year, accrue interest and resume m onthly payments inJanuary 2011 to be paid in full January 2012 and place it on file. Motionseconded by Kim Coleman.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Resolution to Approve ER-5 Regional CenterThe agenda originally reflected that this line item was for discussion. However, staffjust learned that we are advised to set up the EB-5 program under a limited liabilityCorporation (LLC). Bob Trezise introduced Jean Schtokal from Foster Swift who willbe our legal counsel the program and presented a power point presentation explainingwhat the EB-5 program is. There will be a five member board consisting of the LEDCChair, ITC, SBTDC, 5 th /3 rd Bank and a foreign investment expert. Broker, attorneyand other fees associated with the program will be charged as well as LEDC ownershipfees of 20%.Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the resolution to

set up a Limited Liability Corporation for the EB-5 Regional Center andplace it on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.The LEDC meeting was adjourned to convene the TIFA Board Meeting to vote on actionitems before losing a quorum at 8:55 a.m.Motion: Greg W ard moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 a.m. toconvene the TIFA Board Meeting. Seconded by Kim Coleman.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.The LEDC meeting was reconvened at 9:00 a.m.Downtown Incubator/Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Loan PolicyBob Trezise reported that we are preliminarily committing up to 10,000 sq. ft. ofincubator space using UDAG funds from LEDC totaling S850,000. Our expectation isto proceed w ith this exciting project based on construction timelines and that alldevelopment agreement requirements are met by the developer including that theKnapp's building is rehabbed fully, exterior and interior, to com plete historicstandards. There was unanimous consensus by the Board.Other BusinessTo give everyone a break, there will be no July or August Board meetings.Public CommentNone


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AdjournmentChair, Bo Garcia declared the m eeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.Motion: Greg W ard moved the B oard to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 a.m.

Seconded by Kim Coleman.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.

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Present: President Villegas - by phoneVice-president WelchCommissioner NelsonCommissioner BaltimoreStaff: Director Lake, Phil Chajkowski, Ramiro Salazar, Dona DavenportGuest: Jeffrey Cunningham , Reznick Group

Vice-president Welch called the meeting to order at 8:07.President Villegas attended the m eeting by telephone, and Tony Baltimorearrived at the meeting at 8:22 am.Jeff Cunningham, Reznick Group began by stating that the audit was a cleanaudit, there were no material statements. He then proceeded to review the 2009Audit with the Board of Com missioners.A short discussion was held on the 2007 audit regarding a $904,000 adjustment.Vice-president Welch suggested, given the discrepancy, that perhaps a forensicaudit should be performed. She also indicated, given the declining financialposition of LHC, that we needed to put together a comprehensive plan to reduceexpenditures. Director Lake advised the Board that she w ould draft a letter to theU. S. Department of Housing Urban D evelopment and the Office of InspectorGeneral ("OIG ") detailing the cha llenges with the contents of the 2007 ve rsus the2008 aud it and requesting a review by the Auditor General's office.A motion was made by Comm issioner Baltimore to approve the 2009 Audit-Resolution 1105 with the caveat that the Executive Director is directed by theCom mission to complete a letter to the local HUD office and the O ffice ofInspector General highlighting the significant monetary adjustments m adebetween the 2008 and 2007 audit asking the OIG to take any action necessaryto ensure that this kind of issue is remedied in a manne r that they findacceptable. Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion.

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In addition, the Comm ission directed the Executive Director to present acomprehensive Plan to for reducing expenses to ensure the financial viability ofthe Commission and allow us to operate with a balanced budget in the 2010-2011 budget year.Ayes: Nelson, Baltimore, Villegas, WelchOther Business: The Director reported:o We have no t made the movement with the Collective Bargaining processthat we had hoped for. She also indicated, since there was not movementin the area of co llective bargaining, she was p reparing to issue lettersabolishing 2 or 3 positions so that we can have a balanced HousingChoice Voucher budget July 1, 2010. Staff is completing the Monthly financial statements for April and M ay anda budget for overall operations will be presented at the June 23, 2010meeting.

LHC hired a part-time Hum an Resource D irector with no benefits. We also completed interviews for the Director of Asset Management.Com missioner Baltimore m oved to go into a closed session to discuss a law suit.Closed session began at 9:03 am.Regular Session reconvened at 9:20 am.

more business the Regular mee ting adjourned at 9:21 am.

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MINUTES OF THE May 26, 2010, COMMISSION MEETINGLANSING HOUSING COMMISSION

PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: President VillegasVice-president WelchCommissioner Nelson

STAFF: Patricia Baines Lake David AboodLisa Krell Kendra SchmidtmanPhil Chajkowski Sofia MendozaRhonda Pagel Ramiro SalazarLisa Parsons Rick PorterEdward Forrest

GUESTS: Chuck McIntosh, Seff PinedaPresident Villegas called the meeting to order at 6:13 pm.Commissioner Nelson arrived at 6:15 pm.The Board agreed to amend the agenda to discuss Resolution #1105 as a firstitem. Reznick Group, Inc. participated by conference call to provide an overviewof the 2009 audit and answer questions regarding the 2008 and 2009. Afterreviewing the Audits, Commissioner Welch made a motion to table the Resolutionuntil we could have a Special Meeting with an in person presentation by theauditing firm to discuss the audit in further detail. Commissioner Nelsonseconded the motion.Ayes: Welch, Nelson, VillegasThe Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 28, 2010 were presented to the Board forapproval. Commissioner Nelson asked that the minutes be corrected to show

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that she was not in attendance. Commissioner Welch moved to approve theminutes with correction and Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion.Ayes: Welch, Nelson, Villegas

Resolution #1102-Approval of the Environmental Impact Statement for CapitalFund Years 2010-2014 was presented to the Board for approval. This statementis done in conjunction with the annual plan and it includes a Finding of NoSignificant Impact and a Request for Release of Capital Funds. CommissionerWelch moved to approve Resolution #1102, Commissioner Nelson seconded themotion.Ayes: Welch, Nelson, VillegasResolution #1103-Authorization for Director, Patricia Baines-Lake to enter intoContract(s) for cement work to be completed at any Lansing HousingCommission AMP. Prices will be set for specific areas and sizes of cementareas- and each Manager can notify the Contractor and schedule their own work.Commissioner Welch made a motion to approve Resolution #1103, CommissionerNelson seconded the motion.Ayes: Welch, Nelson, VillegasResolution #1104-Approval to enter into Contract(s) for Architectural Services tobe performed for any Lansing Housing Commission AMP. This would provide theLHC with Design Services, oversight of projects, and put a procedure in motionthat would expedite the obligation of Capital Funds. Commissioner Welch movedto approve Resolution #1104 with Commissioner Nelson seconding the motion.Ayes: Welch, Nelson, VillegasThe Management Reports were presented to the Board.Mod Coordinator Rick Porter presented the Capital Fund Report to the Board.Asset Manager Rhonda Pagel presented the PH reports for Mt.,Vernon,Hildebrandt and LaRoy Froh. David Abood presented for S. Washington.Discussion was held on figuring out how to reflect a true collection rate on theAsset Management Reports. This task will be assumed by the new Director ofAsset Management.Kendra Schmidtman presented the Section 8 Informational Report to the Board.

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Executive Director's Report: Ms. Lake indicated all of the paperwork needed tochange health care insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield and PHP to BCNHealthy Living 2 was submitted for underwriting and approval was expectedaround June 14, 2010. Patricia touched briefly on the idea of an early out optionto address budget concerns. She also asked the Board to look at the Logodesigns presented to the Commission from employees.Director Lake introduced our new Human Resources Director, Edward Forrest.Ed gave us a brief summary of his former employment and what it entailed.Public Comment: Carolyn Wade spoke briefly regarding her tenancy at OliverGardens.Chuck McIntosh spoke briefly about the current Maintenance 22 vacancy.Seff Pineda asked about the status of his former employment.President's ReportPresident Villegas stated that he had no report, but he thanked everyone for all oftheir hard work in the last few months.Vice-president Welch moved to go into Executive Session. The Board went intoExecutive Session at 7:48 pm.The Regular Session of May 26, 2010 reconvened at 8:45 p.m.Vice-president Welch spoke briefly on Weatherization Monies. Residents mustapply. Commissioner Nelson spoke on the new Michigan Department of HumanServices cap on help with electricity and heat payments.Discussion was held on a Special Meeting time to go over the Audits. It wastentatively scheduled for June 15, 2010 at 8:00 am.There being no further business, Commissioner Welch moved to adjourn themeeting.The meeting adjourned at 8:51 pm.

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Patricia es Lake, Executive Director and Secretary

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MINUTES OF THE April 28, 2010, COMMISSION'MEETINGLANSING HOUSING COMM ISSIONPRESENT AT ROLL CALL: President VillegasCommissioner BaltimoreCommissioner Welch

STAFF: Patricia Baines Lake David AboodLisa Krell Kendra SchmidtmanPhil Chajkowski Sona MendozaRhonda Pagel

Vice President Welch called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm.Georgina Nelson had informed us she would be absent this meeting andPresident, Vince Villegas informed us he would arrive late for this meeting.President Villegas joined the meeting at approximately 6:20 p.m.The Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 24, 2010 were presented to the Boardfor approval. Commissioner Baltimore moved to approve the minutes with acorrection of the spelling of Commissioner Welch's last name from Welsh toWelch, Commissioner Welch seconded the motion.Ayes: Baltimore, Villegas, WelchDirector Lake highlighted the Director's Quarterly Performance Report.The Management Reports were presented to the Board.

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Kendra Schmidtman presented the Section 8 Informational Report to the Board.Director Lake provided an overview of the training activities that have or aretaking place for employees and highlighted the accomplishments of theCommission during the 1st quarter of 2010.President Villegas stated that he had no report, but he thanked everyone for alltheir hard work in the last few months.There were no Public Comments.There being no further business, Commissioner Welch moved to adjourn themeeting.The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.

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Tax Increment Finance AuthoritySpecial Board of Director's Meeting Minutes F-CE Iv . jLansing Economic Development Corporation Conference RoomFriday, June 25, 2010 2 fl l JUN 29 PM7:45 a.m.

ri. 1. J t"' F ., ` ,. CITY +' iii VMembers Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johnson,

Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg WardMembers Absent: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Jeff WilliamsStaff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, M archelle Smith, Bob Trezise,David WoodGuests: NonePublic Present: None

Call to OrderChair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:55 a.m.Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2010 Special Board MeetingMotion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from theApril 16, 2010 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file.Motion seconded by Calvin Jones.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Financial Statements as of April 30, 2010Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to receive the April 30, 2010

financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by CalvinJones.

Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.Transfer of TIFA Local Account Funds to TIFA Investment AccountMarchelle Smith reported that, due to minimal funds in the TIFA Local bank account inthe amount of $35,377.69, it is being charged higher service fees than the interestearned. It is staff's recommendation to move funds from this account into the TIFAInvestment bank account.Motion: Calvin Jones moved the B oard to approve the transfer of funds from theTIFA Local account into the TIFA Investment account and place it on file.

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AdjournmentVice Chair, Greg Ward declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Secondedby Calvin Jones.Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR9th Floor, City Hall124 W. M ichigan AvenueLansing, Michigan 48933-1694(517) 483-4141 (voice)(517) 483-4479 (TDD)(517) 483-6066 (Fax)

TO: City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Co uncil MembersFROM: Mayor Virg BerneroDATE: July 6, 2010RE : Resolution- OPRA District Designation Approval-MSU-FCU 104 & 106 S. Washington Sq.

The attached correspondence is forwarded for you r review and appropriate action.

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Virg Bernero, Mayor

City of LansingInter-DepartmentalMemorandum

To : Virg Bernero, MayorFrom: Karl Dorshimer - LEDC Vice PresidentSubject: CITY COUNC IL AGENDA ITEM - M SU-FCU 104 & 106 S. Washington Sq.Date: July 2, 2010

Please forward this resolution to City Counc il for placement on the Agenda for the July 12 meeting.If you have any questions, or need ad ditional information, please give me a call.Attachments



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BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNINGRESOLVED BY TH E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSINGObsolete Property Rehabilitation Act Establishment of OPRA District104 & 106 S. Washington Sq.

WHEREAS, the intending purchaser of property located at 104 & 106 S. Washington Sq. in theCity of L ansing, Michigan (the "Property") has requested in writing that the City of Lansingestablish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (the "D istrict") as enabled by Public Act146 of 2000, the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act as amended (the "Act"), andWH EREAS, the owner is Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, hereinafter calledthe "Developer", andWHEREAS, the D eveloper is the legal owner of greater than fifty percent (50%) of all taxablevalue of the property located within the proposed District, andWH EREAS, the Developer has, in writing, requested the District for the Property and for theCity of Lansing to take all necessary steps an d actions to establish the District on their behalf,andWHEREAS, the property in question and the proposed boundary of the District is legallydescribed as: S 44 FT OF N 92 1/8 FT LOTS 1 & 2; BLOCK 110 ORIG PLAT, 33-01-01-16-325-070; and,WHEREAS, the Act requires that before establishing the District the Lansing City Council holda public hearing in order to provide an oppo rtunity for owners, residents or other taxpayers ofthe City of Lansing to appear and be heard regarding the establishment of the District and thatsaid public hearing was held on July 12, 2010;NOW THEREFOR E BE IT RESOL VED that the following property is hereby approved andestablished as an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District as provided by Public Act 146 of2000 legally described as: S 44 FT OF N 92 1/8 FT LOTS 1 & 2; BLOCK 110 ORIG PLAT, 33-01-01-16-325-070, andBE IT FINALLY RESO LVE D that this resolution shall not be construed as the CityCouncil's approval of any future application for an O bsolete Properties RehabilitationExemption Certificate for the Developer or any other applicant.

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Virg Bernero, Mayor


TO : City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council MembersFROM: Mayor Virg BerneroDATE: July 6, 2010RE: Resolution- OPRA Certificate Approval-MSUFCU 104 & 106 S. Washington Square

The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.

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Virg Bernero, Mayor


To: Virg Bernero, MayorFrom: Karl Dorshimer - LEDC Vice PresidentSubject: CITY COUNC IL AGENDA ITEM - M SU-FCU 104 & 106 S. Washington SqDate: July 2, 2010

Please forward these resolutions to City Council for placement on the Agenda for the July 12 Councilmeeting.If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.Attachments



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BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNINGRESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSINGObsolete Property Rehabilitation Tax E xemption Ce rtificate Approval,104 & 106 S. W ashington Sq.WH EREA S, pursuant to the Michigan Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, being

Public Act 146 of 2000 (PA 146 of 200 0), Michigan State University Federal Credit Union has filedan application for an Ob solete Property Rehabilitation Exem ption Certificate (OPT Certificate) withthe Lansing City Clerk, for a proposed obsolete facility at 104 & 106 S. W ashington Sq., Lansing,Michigan (Obsolete Property); andWH EREA S, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (the Developer) ownsthe proposed Obsolete Property; andWH EREA S, the proposed Obsolete Property is located within an Obsolete PropertyRehabilitation D istrict legally established by resolution adopted July 12, 2 010, after a pub lic hearingwas held, as provided by section 3 of PA 146 of 2000 ; andWHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 12, 2010 on the Developer'sapplication for an OPT Certificate, after proper notice was made, pursuant to section 4(2) of PA 14 6of 2000; andWH EREA S, the Developer has represented and committed to the City to undertake,and com plete not later than Decem ber 30, 2010, the rehabilitation, renovation, and reconstruction ofthe Obsolete Property throughout the structure;NOW, THER EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council herebyapproves of the issuance of an Ob solete Property Rehabilitation Exemption C ertificate to MichiganState University Federal Credit Union, for the Obsolete Property located at 104 & 106 S.Washington Sq., Lansing, Michigan, legally described as:

S 44 FT OF N 92 1/8 FT LOTS 1 & 2; BLOCK 110 ORIG PLAT, 33-01-01-16-325-070,for the period of 12 consecutive years.

BE IT FURTH ER RE SOLVE D that the Lansing City Council, in approving the Developer'sapplication by this resolution, finds and determines all of the following;1. The taxable value of the property proposed to be exemp t plus the aggregate taxable value ofthe property already exempt under PA 146 of 2000 and under Public Act 198 of 1974(IFT's) does exceed five percent (5% ) of the total taxable value of the City of Lansing anddoes not substantially impede the o peration of the City of L ansing or impair its financialsoundness.2. The applicant is not delinquent in any taxes related to the facility.3. All of the items required for the A pplication for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exem ptionCertificate have been provided to the City of Lan sing by the applicant.


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4. The application is for obsolete property as defined in section 2(h) of PA 146 of 200 0.5. The com mencem ent of rehabilitation activities of the facility did not occu r prior to theestablishment of the Obsolete Properties Rehabilitation District.6. The application relates to the rehabilitation program for the building located at 104 & 106 S.Washington Sq., Lansing, Michigan and, w hen com pleted, will constitute a rehabilitated

facility within the me aning of PA 146 of 200 0 and the facility is situated within the ObsoleteProperty Rehab ilitation District established by the City of L ansing, which is a QualifiedLocal Governm ental Unit eligible under PA 146 of 2000 to establish such a district.7. The com pletion of the rehabilitated facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuanceof the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to, increase comm ercial activity, createsome employment, and revitalize an urban area.8. The rehabilitation includes improvements aggregating ten pe rcent (10%) or more o f the truecash value of the property at the com mencem ent of the rehabilitation as provided by section2(L) of PA 146 of 2000.9. The rehabilitation must be c ompleted not later than Decem ber 30, 2010 as evidence by theissuance of a Certificate of Occupan cy from the C ity of Lansing Building Safety Office.

BE IT FINAL LY R ESOLV ED that the City Clerk shall cause the Application for ObsoleteProperty Rehabilitation Certificate to be completed, including the "Clerk C ertification" and shallfile the completed application, together with a certified copy of this resolution with the State TaxCommission.

Approved for placement on the City Council Agenda

City Attorney

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Virg Bernero, Mayor


TO:FROM:DATE:

City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Co uncil MembersMayor Virg BerneroJuly 6, 2010

RE : Resolution- Approving a Personal Property Exemption (PPE)- MSU-FCU 104 & 106 S.Washington Sq.


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Virg Bernero, Mayor

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR9th Floor, City Hall124 W. Michigan AvenueLansing, Michigan 48933-1694(517) 483-4141 (voice)(517) 483-4479 (TDD)(517) 483-6066 (Fax)

TO: City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council MembersFROM: Mayor Virg BerneroDATE: July 6, 2010RE: Resolution- Requesting Public Hearing and Approval for OPRA Certificate-Foresight PropertyInvestment LLC Redevelopment


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Virg Bernero, Mayor


To: Virg Bernero, MayorFrom: Ken Szym usiak, Lansing EDCSubject: CITY CO UNC IL AGEN DA ITEM - Foresight Property Investment LLCRedevelopment OPRA Certificate setting Public HearingDate: July 2, 2010

Please forward this resolution to City Coun cil for placement on the Agen da.If you have a ny questions, or need ad ditional infolination, please give me a ca ll.Attachments

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BY THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEERESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OFAN OBSOLETE PROPERTY REH ABILITATION EXEM PTION CERTIFICATE2822 N. M artin Luther King Jr. Blvd.WHE REAS, Foresight Property Investment LLC, owner of the property located at 2822 N. M artinLuther King Jr. Blvd. in the City of Lansing, Michigan (the AProperty@) has applied to the City ofLansing for the City to approve the issuance of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation ExemptionCertificate (the "OPT Certificate@), pursuant to the M ichigan Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act,being Public Act 146 of 2000 (the AAct@); andWHEREAS, the property in question of the Certificate is legally described as:LOT 1 AND PART OF LOTS 2 AND 3, ASSESSORS, PLAT NO. 57, CITY OF LANSING,INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, ASRECORDED IN LIBER 29, PAGE 41, INGHAM COUNTY RECORDS, BEING MOREPARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERNMOSTCORNER OF LOT 1; THENCE S5200'30"E, 802.91 FEET ALONG THESOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE CSX RAILROAD TO THE EASTERNMOST LINE OFLOT 3'; THENCE S02 . 14'42W, 7.60 FEET ALONG THE EASTERNMOST LINE OF LOT 3;THENCE 235.43 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 3 AND A 342.70 FOOTRADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 3921'43" AND A CHORDOF N7358'04"W, 61.01 FEET; THENCE S01 55'53"W, 7.72 FEET; THENCE N8804'07"W,298.97 FEET; THENCE N01 58'30"E, 361.76 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF MARTINLUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.35ACRES, MORE OR LESS.WHEREAS, an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District was established by the Lansing CityCouncil on June 28, 2010 in accordance with the act; andWHEREAS, the Act requires that before granting a Certificate the Lansing City Council hold apublic hearing in order to provide an opportunity for the applicant, the City Assessor, arepresentative of the affected taxing units, the residents, and other taxpayers of the City of Lansinggeneral public appear and be heard regarding the approval of the O PT Certificate.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held in the City Council Chambersof the City of Lan sing, l Ou' Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, Michigan, on August 9, 2010 at 7:00p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment on the establishment of an Obsolete PropertyRehabilitation C ertificate under the provisions of Public Act 146 of 2000 and that the C lerk shallpublish once in a publication of general circulation within the commu nity a notice of the scheduledpublic hearing and that the notice appear not less than 10 or more than 30 days prior to the date ofthe hearing and that the Clerk also cause the owner of property within the proposed district to receivewritten notice of the public hearing to be delivered by certified mail.


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Approved for placement on the City Council agenda;

Brigham Smith, Lansing City AttorneyDated:


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City of LansingNotice of Public Hearing

The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on August 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the CityCouncil Chambers, 10 th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI, for the purpose stated below:To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, City Assessor, otherinterested persons and ad valorem taxing units to appear and be heard on the establishment of anObsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate (the ACertificate@), pursuant to and in accordancewith the provisions of the Ob solete Property Rehabilitation Act, Public Ac t 146 of 200 0, forproperty located at 2822 N. M artin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, Michigan, but moreparticularly described as follows:LOT 1 AND PART OF LOTS 2 AND 3,

Lansing (MI) City Council meeting info packet for July 8, 2010

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