March 7, 2005
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, March 7, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Black presided. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison.
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Councilmen present: |
Drummond Black, Bruce Johnson, Hollis McKeag, James Myers, Joseph Rokosz |
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Councilmen absent: |
None |
Approval of the minutes of the February 21, 2005 regular meeting was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2004 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Midland Police Chief James St. Louis introduced Detective James Hurd as the recipient of the 2004 Carl and Esther Gerstacker Police Officer of the Year Award. Mayor Black presented a plaque to Detective Hurd and congratulated him on achieving excellence in public safety.
PRECISION TORQUE CONTROL, INC. – IFT
APPLICATION
City Assessor Reid Duford introduced a resolution for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Precision Torque Control, Inc. within the Eastwick Industrial Development District relating to new facilities. A public hearing opened at 7:08 p.m. Mike Scott, President of Precision Torque Control, Inc. spoke on behalf of his company and their request. Midland Tomorrow Economic Development Manager Scott Walker spoke in support of the project. The hearing closed at 7:14 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the
Eastwick Industrial Park Industrial Development District was established by resolution
of the Midland City Council on December 18, 1989; and
WHEREAS, Precision
Torque Control, Inc. made an application dated February 4, 2005, which was
received by the City Clerk on February 4, 2005, for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate relating to approval of a new facility within said
District; and
WHEREAS, the
application for the certificate is for approval of a new facility with the
total project cost of $205,212 which is entirely real property for the
construction of a 7,000 square foot building addition to allow for additional
manufacturing space with the same being located within the Eastwick Industrial
Park Industrial Development District; and
WHEREAS, the City
Council, by written notice, afforded the applicant, the City Assessor, and
representatives of each affected taxing unit an opportunity for a hearing on
March 7, 2005, as required by Public Act 198 of Public Acts of the State of
Michigan of 1974, as amended, and has given due consideration to all
information presented; and
WHEREAS, the
application appears to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 9 of
said statute, as amended, in that the proposed facility is located within an
industrial development district or an industrial rehabilitation district that
was duly established within the City of Midland with the City of Midland being
eligible under said statute to establish such a district and with the district
having been established upon a request before the commencement of the
restoration, replacement or construction of the facility described herein; that
the commencement of this project did not occur earlier than six months before
the filing of the application for the industrial facilities exemption
certificate, that the application relates to a construction, restoration or
replacement program that when completed constitutes a new or replacement
facility within the meaning of said statute and is situated within a previously
established industrial development district or an industrial plant
rehabilitation district that was established in the City of Midland which was
itself eligible under the statute to establish the district; that completion of
the facility is calculated to, and will at the time of the issuance of the
certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to create employment, retain
employment, prevent a loss of employment
or produce energy in the community; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the
City Council of the City of Midland finds and determines that the granting of
the industrial facilities exemption certificate requested by Precision Torque
Control, Inc. considered together with the aggregate amount of industrial
facilities exemption certificates previously granted and currently in force,
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City
of Midland or impairing the financial soundness of any other taxing unit which
levies an ad valorem property tax in the City of Midland; and
RESOLVED FURTHER,
that said application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption certificate from
Precision Torque Control, Inc. for new facility approval within the Industrial
Development District be and the same is hereby approved for a period of 12
years with an ending date of December 30, 2017; and
RESOLVED FURTHER,
that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the Public Act 198
Agreement submitted between the City and Precision Torque Control, Inc.
pursuant to P.A. 334 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1993. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard McCreadie, 2700 Washington, spoke
regarding Barstow Municipal Airport and the City Council election year.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Director of Public Services Martin McGuire presented information on ordinance amendments for fees associated with the Civic Arena, Golf Course, and Swimming Pool. Paul Handt, 5101 Highridge Court, spoke in regard to the golf course budget shortfall and the reduction of the golf course maintenance budget. Fay Wood, 3501 Bay City Road, spoke regarding the city budgets and tax breaks. The following three ordinance amendments were then presented for consideration.
CIVIC ARENA FEES
Introduction and first reading of the following ordinance amending Civic Arena Fees was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Johnson:
ORDINANCE NO. _______
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. Section 21-70 of Division 1 of Article
II of Chapter 21 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 21-70.
Civic Arena Fees
The
fees for use of the Civic Arena and its facilities are as follows:
(1) Individual Ice Skaters $ 3.00 per
session
$.25 per skater
surcharge, earmarked for improvements or new facility
(2) Skating Pass (25 Admissions) $ 65.00 per
pass
$6.25 per pass
surcharge, earmarked for improvements or new facility
(3) Skate Rental $ 1.50
$ 2.00 per
session
(4) Rink Rental $ 141.50 $ 175.00 per hour
$20.00 per hour
surcharge, earmarked for improvements or new facility
(5) Rink Rental (M-F, $
102.00 $ 125.00 per
hour
$14.50 per hour
surcharge, earmarked for improvements or new facility
(6) Summer Rink Rental $ 149.50 $ 175.00 per hour
$10.50 per hour
surcharge, earmarked for improvements or new facility
(7) Non-Ice Rental (Full Building EQUIVALENT TO 2 RINKS) $ 2000.00
per day
(8) Non-Ice Rental (1/2 Building
EQUIVALENT TO 1 RINK) $
1000.00 per day
(9) Non-Ice Rental (1/4 Building
EQUIVALENT TO ˝ RINK) $ 500.00
per day
Section 2. This
Ordinance shall take effect June 1, 2004 ON AUGUST 1, 2005. (Motion
ADOPTED. Considered first reading.)
GOLF COURSE FEES
Introduction and first reading of the following ordinance amending Golf Course Fees was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Johnson:
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-71
OF DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 21 THEREOF.
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. Section
21-71 of Division 2 of Article II of Chapter 21 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 21-71.
Golf Course Fees
The fees for golfing privileges at
the Currie Municipal Golf Course are as follows:
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Note: Season Pass rates will remain in effect for
2005 2006 season if purchased before
December 31, 2004 2005.
Exception: In order to fairly
compete with non-municipal courses for golf outings, the Director of
Public Services is authorized with the approval of the City
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Currie East
Municipal Golf Course |
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9-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$11.00 per play |
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Regular weekend |
$12.00 |
per
play |
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Senior &
Youth weekday (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) |
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$ 7.50 per play |
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18-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$19.00 per play |
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Regular weekend |
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$22.00 per play |
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Senior & Youth weekday
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$12.00 |
per play |
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Twilight golf rate |
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(after |
$7.00 |
per play |
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(after |
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Winter rate |
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(November 1 – March 1) |
$5.00 |
per play |
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Lunch Time Special (5-hole: 11:00
a.m. – 1.00 p.m. M-Th) |
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$7.00 per play |
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Currie West
Municipal Golf Course |
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9-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$13.00 per play |
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Regular weekend |
$17.00 |
per play |
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Senior & Youth weekday
( |
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$ 9.00 per play |
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18-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$21.00 per play |
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Regular weekend |
$29.00 |
per play |
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Weekend after |
$23.00 |
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Senior & Youth weekday
( |
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$14.50 per play |
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Twilight golf rate |
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(after |
$ 8.50 |
per play |
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(after |
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Winter rate |
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(November 1 – March 1) |
$5.00 |
per play |
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Lunch Time Special (5-hole: 11:00
a.m. – 1.00 p.m. M-Th) |
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$7.00 per play |
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Currie East and
Currie West Municipal Golf Courses |
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Unlimited play |
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Single season pass |
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$ 665.00 per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$1065.00 per pass |
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Restricted play (unlimited East Course play, weekdays and after 2:00
p.m. weekends on West Course) |
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Single season pass |
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$600.00 per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$960.00 per pass |
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Senior & Youth unlimited play |
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Single season pass |
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$585.00 per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$935.00 per pass |
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Senior & Youth restricted play
(unlimited East Course play, weekdays and after 2:00 p.m. weekends on
West Course) |
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Single season pass |
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$525.00 per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$840.00 per pass |
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Senior & Youth limited play (9 holes weekdays before 3:00 p.m.
with differential for non-discounted times) |
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Single season pass |
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$390.00 |
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Double season pass |
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$625.00 |
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Family pass – additional family member from same household |
$360.00 |
per pass |
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Trail Fee (private carts when owner or member of immediate family is
present) |
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Season pass |
$220.00 |
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Daily pass |
$ 5.00 |
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Differential
rates for Senior & Youth limited pass |
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Currie East
Municipal Golf Course |
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9 hole rate |
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Weekday |
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$3.50 per play |
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Weekend |
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$4.50 per play |
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18 hole rate |
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Weekday |
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$7.00 per play |
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Weekend |
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$10.00 per play |
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Currie West
Municipal Golf Course |
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9 hole rate |
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Weekday |
$4.00 |
per play |
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Weekend |
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$8.00 per play |
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18 hole rate |
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Weekday |
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$ 6.50 per play |
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Weekend |
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$14.50 per play |
Note: Season Pass rates will remain in effect for 2005 2006 season if purchased
before December 31, 2004 2005.
Exception: In order to fairly
compete with non-municipal courses for golf outings, the Director of
Public Services is authorized with the approval of the City 20 19 if appropriate.
Section 2. This
Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
(Motion ADOPTED. Considered
first reading.)
SWIMMING POOL FEES
Introduction and first reading of the following ordinance amending Swimming Pool Fees was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Johnson:
ORDINANCE NO. _______
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. Section
21-72 of Division 3 of Article II of Chapter 21 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 21-72.
Swimming pool fees
The
fees for use of the city’s swimming pools are as follows:
(1) Public swimming $ 2.00 per
session
(2) Limited pass (15 Admissions) $ 25.00 per
pass
(3) Swimming lessons * $ 30.00 per
session
(4) Individual swim pass (unlimited use) $ 60.00 per
pass
(5) Family swim pass (2 members) $ 95.00 per
pass
(6) Family swim pass (each additional member) $ 25.00 per member
(7) Family swim pass (maximum per family) $ 145.00 per day
(8) Competitive swim pool rental $ 10.00
$ 16.50 per hour
* THERE SHALL BE A $10.00 SERVICE FEE FOR REFUNDS.
Section 2. This
Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
(Motion ADOPTED. Considered
first reading.)
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TRI CITY COMMERCE PARK
– TIME EXTENSION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a request from Jerome A. Schafer, Engineer, for the proprietor of Tri City Commerce Park, for a one-year time extension for the Final Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Tri City Commerce Park; and
WHEREAS, Final
Approval of the Preliminary Plat expired
WHEREAS, that
the City Council approved a one-year time extension on
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the request for the time extension of the Final Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Tri City Commerce Park; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve a one-year time extension until April 8, 2006, for the Final Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Tri City Commerce Park. (Motion ADOPTED.)
SHOPPING AREA REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Christin O’Callaghan presented a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a preliminary report on the request for the establishment of the 2005-06 – 2006-07 Special Assessment District for the Shopping Area Redevelopment District. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the City Manager is directed to prepare a preliminary report (including dollar estimates, life of improvements, description of district, plans, specifications and diagrams) on the request for the establishment of the 2005/06 – 2006/07 Special Assessment District for the Shopping Area Redevelopment District. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2005 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Assistant City Engineer Bradd Maki presented a report on the 2005 Sidewalk Improvement Program. Leon Stanley, owner of property located on the west side of Jefferson Avenue, north of US-10, expressed his opinion that it was not necessary to install sidewalk on both sides of Jefferson Avenue at this location. Fay Wood, 3501 Bay City Road, suggested City Council make it mandatory that sidewalks be constructed on bridges. The following original resolution was then offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Myers. Councilman Myers moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson to amend the resolution to include sidewalks on the east side of Jefferson Avenue and on the west side of Jefferson Avenue from Joe Mann Boulevard to the Jefferson Avenue overpass. The following amended resolution was then presented for consideration:
WHEREAS, the City
Council has had under consideration the construction of concrete sidewalks, to
be financed in part by special assessment, located in certain streets in the
City of Midland, said streets being:
Austin Street (north side) from Bay City Road to Saginaw
Road
Bay City Road (north side) from Austin Street to end of
existing sidewalk
Bay City Road (south side) from Kuipers Drive to Fast Ice Drive
Fast
Ice Drive (west side) from Bay City
Road to south end of street
Jefferson
Avenue (east side) from Joseph Drive to
Soccer Drive
Jefferson
Avenue (west sides) from Joe Mann Blvd to
the Jefferson overpas
; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Manager is directed
to prepare a report which shall include estimates of the expense thereof, an
estimate of the life of the improvement, and a description of the district
benefited to enable the Council to decide the cost, extent and necessity of the
improvement proposed and what part or portion thereof should be paid by special
assessments upon property especially benefited, and what part, if any, should
be paid by the City at large, in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 20
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, Michigan. (Motion ADOPTED.)
DONATION FROM MIDLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Director of Public Services Martin McGuire presented information on the City’s acceptance of a gift of money and equipment totaling $15,000 from the Midland Girls Softball League. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
WHEREAS, The Midland Girls Softball League has offered to donate $15,000 worth of cash and equipment to the City of Midland; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission, at their meeting of March 1, 2005, unanimously recommended that the City Council accept the generous gift; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby accepts the $10,000 for fencing and parking lot improvements at Optimist Park and the $5,000 worth of bleacher seating. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PAYMENT FOR CONTRACTED APPRAISAL SERVICES
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS,
The Dow Chemical Company appealed the 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
and certain 2004 assessments and taxable values of certain property it owns in
the City of Midland to the Michigan Tax Tribunal; and
WHEREAS, the appraisal firms of Max Derbes
& Associates, Baker & O’Brien and Terzo & Bologna, Inc. have been
retained in assisting the City of Midland in its defense of said appeal; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2004, City Council
authorized payments to the appraisal firm of Terzo & Bologna, Inc. for
their services in a total amount not to exceed $60,000; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2004, City Council
authorized payments to the appraisal firms of Max Derbes and Associates and
Baker & O’Brien for their services in a total amount not to exceed
$9,100,000; and
WHEREAS, the cost
of continuing said services is expected to exceed the previously approved
amount and therefore approval of the
WHEREAS, sufficient budgetary funding exists
within the 2004-2005 Appraisal Fees budget of The Dow Chemical Company Tax
Appeal activity; now therefore
RESOLVED, that said services are hereby
determined to be professional services within the meaning of Section 2-19 of
the Code of Ordinances and do not require sealed proposals; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that payment to the
appraisal firms of Max Derbes & Associates, Baker & O’Brien and Terzo
& Bologna, Inc. for appraisal services in connection with the
aforementioned appeals is hereby authorized in a total amount not to exceed
$10,000,000. (Motion ADOPTED.)
CIRCLE AUTO PARTS PURCHASE ORDER - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PARTS &
SUPPLIES
The following resolution was offered by Councilman
Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City garage makes regular purchases from vendors to maintain an inventory of parts and supplies for vehicle maintenance and repair; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for such purchases is included in the inventory account of the 2004-05 Equipment Revolving Fund budget; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to increase existing purchase order #14630 to Circle Auto Parts of Midland, Michigan up to the amount of $30,000 for the purchase of vehicle and equipment parts and supplies. (Motion ADOPTED.)
FIRESTONE TIRE PURCHASE ORDER - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PARTS &
SUPPLIES
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City garage makes regular purchases from vendors to maintain an inventory of parts and supplies for vehicle maintenance and repair; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for such purchases is included in the inventory account of the 2004-05 Equipment Revolving Fund budget; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to increase existing purchase order #14655 to Firestone Tire of Bay City, Michigan up to the amount of $40,000 for the purchase of vehicle and equipment parts and supplies. (Motion ADOPTED.)
SPARTAN OIL PURCHASE ORDER - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PARTS & SUPPLIES
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City garage makes regular purchases from vendors to maintain an inventory of parts and supplies for vehicle maintenance and repair; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for such purchases is included in the inventory account of the 2004-05 Equipment Revolving Fund budget; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to increase existing purchase order #14757 to Spartan Oil of Lansing, Michigan up to the amount of $30,000 for the purchase of vehicle and equipment parts and supplies. (Motion ADOPTED.)
WIELAND SALES PURCHASE ORDER - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PARTS &
SUPPLIES
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City garage makes regular purchases from vendors to maintain an inventory of parts and supplies for vehicle maintenance and repair; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for such purchases is included in the inventory account of the 2004-05 Equipment Revolving Fund budget; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to increase existing purchase order #14790 to Wieland Sales of Bay City, Michigan up to the amount of $40,000 for the purchase of vehicle and equipment parts and supplies. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2005 JEFFERSON AVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION STAKING &
INSPECTIONS
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has determined a need for
professional construction staking, inspection and oversight services during
construction of underground utilities and street paving for the 2005 Jefferson
Avenue Improvement project; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from interested engineering firms in
accordance with the City’s purchasing policy; and
WHEREAS, funding for said project is provided by the Major Street Fund;
now therefore,
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal received from Ayres Associates
for construction staking, inspection and oversight services for the 2005
Jefferson Avenue Improvement project in the indicated amount of $66,730.00,
based upon City estimated hours and unit rates, is hereby accepted and the
Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract therefore in accord
with the proposal and the City's specifications; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Manager has the authority to approve
any change orders modifying or altering this contract in an aggregate amount up
to $10,000. (Motion ADOPTED.)
FIRST ADDENDUM TO NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1998, City Council approved a Natural Gas
Pipeline Franchise agreement with Quicksilver Resources (formerly Mercury
Exploration Company); and
WHEREAS, the franchise agreement provided industrial natural gas
services exclusively to The Dow Chemical Company and the Midland Cogeneration
Venture; and
WHEREAS, Quicksilver Resources requests amending the agreement to
include industrial natural gas services to Dow Corning Corporation and Cabot
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the contract amendment has been drafted by the City Attorney;
now therefore
RESOLVED, that the
City Council hereby approves amending the current agreement to include natural
gas pipeline services to the Dow Corning Corporation and Cabot Corporation; and
RESOLVED FURTHER,
that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the amendment on
behalf of the City of Midland. (Motion
ADOPTED.)
2005 PAVEMENT CRACK SEALING PROGRAM; CONTRACT NO. 13
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been advertised and received in accord
with Article II of Chapter 2 of the Midland Code of Ordinances for the sealing
of cracks on various sections of major streets; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by the Major Street Fund;
now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by Scodeller
Construction, for the "2005 Pavement Crack Sealing Program; Contract No.
13", in the indicated amount of $0.718 per pound of crack sealing
material, is hereby accepted, and that a contract be approved in the amount of
$45,000 based upon said unit price bid and the Mayor and the City Clerk are
authorized to execute a contract therefore in accord with the proposal and the
City's specifications; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Manager has the authority to approve
change orders modifying or altering this contract in an aggregate amount not to
exceed $20,000. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PROPOSED 2004-05 DDA BUDGET AMENDMENT
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that in accord with Section 11.6 of the Charter
of the City of Midland, a public hearing shall be conducted at 7:00 p.m.,
Monday, March 21, 2005 in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the proposal to
amend the 2004-2005 Downtown Development Authority budget to provide $1,140,505
of funding to enter into contracts for the Ashman Street Streetscape project,
including construction, inspection and a 17% contingency/change order
allowance. (Motion ADOPTED.)
MCKAY PRESS, INC. – IFT APPLICATION
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that an application dated February
17, 2005 was received February 17, 2005 from McKay Press, Inc., with supporting
data pursuant to Public Act 198 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of
1974, as amended, for an industrial facilities exemption certificate within the
Expanded McKay Industrial Development District No. 1 intended for the purchase
of personal property consisting of a new digital color press in the amount of
$585,300 and relating to new facility approval for further expansion within the
Expanded McKay Industrial Development District No. 1 is hereby acknowledged,
received, and ordered placed on file in the City Clerk's office; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, a hearing shall be held
before the City Council on Monday, March 21, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, Michigan, for the
purpose of affording the applicant, the City Assessor and representatives of
the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on the application and
the City Clerk shall provide written notice thereof in accordance with Section
5 of Public Act 198. (Motion ADOPTED.)
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (ENDING SEPT. 30, 2004)
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the quarterly operating statements of the City of Midland, for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, are hereby acknowledged as being received by the Midland City Council on this date, and are ordered placed on file for public examination. (Motion ADOPTED.)
Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Selina Tisdale, City