May 23, 2005
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, May 23, 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 May 9, 2005 regular meeting was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Johnson. (Motion ADOPTED.)
Some agenda items were taken out of order at the pleasure of the Mayor. The original order of the agenda has been retained for ease of informational retrieval.
2005 MAKE MIDLAND BEAUTIFUL ART CELEBRATION
Jan Yuergens, Administrative Assistant for Public Services, on behalf of the Beautification Advisory Committee of the Parks and Recreation Commission, introduced Nancy Stark and Bernadette VanSlyck, co-chairs of the “2005 Make Midland Beautiful Program”. Twenty-one elementary and middle school children were present and recognized for their works of art that depict, from their perspective, what makes Midland beautiful. Mayor Black , with assistance from co-chairs Stark and VanSlyck, recognized each child.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15
Assistant City Manager Jon Lynch introduced Conditional Use Permit No. 15 for 425 Waldo Avenue. A public hearing opened at 7:34 p.m. John Rapanos, representing Judy A. Rapanos, spoke in support of Council granting the conditional use permit. Bill Wall, owner of Bone Daddy’s restaurant which currently resides at 425 Waldo Avenue, spoke in support of Council granting approval to the conditional use permit. Kelly Fore, 415 Waldo Avenue; Mike Misze and Kim Welton, 419 Waldo Avenue; Fay Wood, 3501 Bay City Road; Ronda Stahl, 3138 Bay City Road; all spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit. Rich Fosgitt, Bartow and King Engineers, spoke on behalf of the developer. The hearing closed at 8:04 p.m. The resolution acting on Conditional Use Permit No. 15 was offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman McKeag. Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Myers to table action on Conditional Use Permit No. 15 until June 13, 2005. The following resolution tabling action on said permit was then offered for consideration:
WHEREAS, Richard Fosgitt of Bartow & King
Engineers on behalf of Judith Ann Rapanos has submitted a request for a
conditional use permit review and
approval for a commercial parking lot at 425 Waldo Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has conducted
a public hearing in accord with Section 28.02(A) of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Midland on said conditional use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has
submitted its recommendation of approval, in accord with Section 28.02(B) of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Midland, conditioned on the following:
1. Parking
space 33 is eliminated if recommended by the Fire Department.
2. A
storm water retention plan is approved by the Engineering Department.
3. A
six foot tall opaque fence is required for screening along the south property
line.
4. A
concrete curb or wheel chocks are provided along parking spaces 34-43.
; and
WHEREAS, City Council conducted a public
hearing on said conditional use on Monday, May 23, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, City Hall, for the purpose of considering the request for a
conditional use permit; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby tables
action on Conditional Use Permit No. 15 until Monday, June 13, 2005, at 7:00
p.m. (Motion ADOPTED.)
DDA TIF PLAN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 1
AMENDMENT NO. 2
Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Christin O’Callaghan presented information on an amendment to the Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan. A public hearing opened at 9:00 p.m., recognizing no comments, the hearing closed at 9:00 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Johnson:
WHEREAS, that in accord with the provisions of Act 197 of the Public
Acts of Michigan, 1975, as amended, and after having given proper legal notice,
and having conducted a public hearing on Monday, May 23, 2005, on the proposal
to amend the Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan and
Development Plan No. 1; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Downtown Development
Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development Plan No. 1 Amendment No.
2 is hereby adopted. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2004-05 EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Director of Public Services Martin McGuire presented an amendment to the 2004-05 Equipment Revolving Fund budget to recognize an unanticipated expenditure for the replacement of a city car recently totaled in an accident and to recognize the revenue from the insurance money collected for the vehicle. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Myers:
WHEREAS, in accord with Sections 5.11, 11.4
and 11.6 of the Charter of the City of Midland, and after having given proper
legal notice, and having conducted a public hearing Monday, May 23, 2005, on
the proposal to amend the 2004-05 financial working plan of the Equipment
Revolving Fund to recognize the unanticipated expense of replacing
administrative car unit #1-97 that was totaled in an accident in March and to
recognize the resulting unanticipated revenue from insurance proceeds; now
therefore
RESOLVED, that the 2004-05 financial working plan of the Equipment
Revolving Fund is hereby amended to increase expenses by $14,000 for the
purchase of a new administrative car, and to increase revenues by $10,423.50 to
recognize the insurance money recovered for the wrecked vehicle. (Motion ADOPTED.)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Director of Public Services Martin McGuire presented a budget amendment to increase revenues and expenditures to recognize gifts of $43,000 from the Midland Area Community Foundation, Ruth Dixon, and the Midland Community Center for the purchase of replacement playground equipment in Chippewassee Park. A public hearing opened at 9:17 p.m. Denise Spencer, President and CEO of the Midland Area Community Foundation, spoke regarding the contribution and the installation of the new play structure. The hearing closed at 9:20 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Myers:
WHEREAS, in accord with Sections 5.11, 11.4, and 11.6 of the Charter of the City of Midland and after having given proper legal notice, and having conducted a public hearing Monday, May 23, 2005 on the proposal to amend the 2004-2005 General Fund Budget to recognize revenue received from donations totaling $43,000 and unanticipated expenditures for playground equipment in the amount of $43,000; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the 2004-2005 General Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase revenues by $43,000 to recognize donations and to increase expenses by $43,000 for the purchase of playground equipment. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE
Director of Public Services Martin McGuire presented information on the waiving of competitive bids for the purchase of a new play structure in Chippewassee Park. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Rokosz and seconded by Councilman Myers:
WHEREAS, the recently adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan
identified the replacement of playground equipment as an issue; and
WHEREAS, the staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission have
identified Chippewassee Park, Central Park, and Stratford Woods Park as
priorities for equipment replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Midland Community Foundation and Ruth Dixon have pledged
to donate $25,000 and $15,000 respectively to replace equipment in Chippewassee
Park; and Council has accepted these donations, and through a budget amendment has included them in the
2004-05 General Fund budget; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified a unique play structure which will
enhance Chippewassee Park; and
WHEREAS, the identified structure features 14’ enclosed slides
available from a single manufacturer; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-18 of the Code of Ordinances allows the City
Council, by a four-fifths vote, to waive sealed proposals in cases where such
proposals are unpractical; now therefore
RESOLVED, that such competitive bids are waived in accord with Section
2-18 of the Code of Ordinances and the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue
a purchase order in the amount of $44,725.00 to Engan-Tooley-Doyle &
Associates, representative of Miracle Recreation Equipment Company. (Motion ADOPTED.)
DOW CORNING IFT APPLICATION
City Assessor Reid Duford presented information on a request from Dow Corning Corporation for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate relating to the purchase of personal property at the Midland Plant to upgrade technology, capacity and logistical capabilities. A public hearing for both Dow Corning IFT applications was opened at 9:02 p.m. Scott Walker, Midland Tomorrow Economic Director, spoke in support of the application. Brian Money, Dow Corning Midland Site Manager, presented information on the projects and spoke in support of the applications. The hearing closed at 9:11 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Myers:
WHEREAS, the Dow
Corning Corporation Industrial Development District was established by
resolution of the Midland City Council on February 23, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Dow
Corning 321 Plant Rehabilitation District was established by resolution of the
Midland City Council on November 3, 1975; and
WHEREAS, the Dow
Corning Corporation made an application dated April 12, 2005, which was
received by the City Clerk on April 18, 2005, and which was amended April 22,
2005, for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate relating to approval of a new facility within said
Districts; and
WHEREAS, the
application for the certificate is for approval of a new facility with the
total project cost of $1,204,860.07, with the same being located within the Dow
Corning Corporation Industrial Development District and the Dow Corning 321
Plant Rehabilitation District to allow the Dow Corning Corporation to purchase
new personal property at the Midland Plant to upgrade technology, capacity, and
logistical capabilities resulting in an enhancement of the Specialty Chemical
business’s economic viability; 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
May 23, 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 and/or plant 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 and/or 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 the Dow Corning
Corporation 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
the Dow Corning Corporation for a new facility approval within the Industrial
Development District and Plant Rehabilitation 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 the Dow Corning Corporation pursuant
to P.A. 334 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1993. (Motion ADOPTED.)
DOW CORNING IFT APPLICATION
City Assessor Reid Duford presented information on a request from Dow Corning Corporation for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate relating to both real and personal property to enhance capabilities and increase capacity of the Trichorosilane and Organosilane supply chains. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Johnson:
WHEREAS, the Dow
Corning Corporation Industrial Development District and the Dow Corning
Corporation Plant Rehabilitation District were established by resolution of the
Midland City Council on February 23, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Dow
Corning Corporation made an application dated April 12, 2005, which was
received by the City Clerk on April 18, 2005, and which was amended April 22,
2005, for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate relating to approval of a new facility within said
Districts; and
WHEREAS, the
application for the certificate is for approval of a new facility with the
total project cost of $713,341.38, which includes $708,221.80 in new personal
property and $5,119.58 in real property improvements with the same being
located within the Dow Corning Corporation Industrial Development District and
the Dow Corning Corporation Plant Rehabilitation District to allow the Dow
Corning Corporation to enhance capabilities and increase capacity of the
Trichorosilane and Organosilane supply chains, within the Core Products
business; 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
May 23, 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 and/or plant 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 and/or 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 the Dow Corning
Corporation 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
the Dow Corning Corporation for a new facility approval within the Industrial
Development District and Plant Rehabilitation 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 the Dow Corning Corporation pursuant
to P.A. 334 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1993. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were made.
2005-06 CITY OF MIDLAND BUDGET
Director of Fiscal Services David Keenan presented the proposed 2005-06 City of Midland budget for adoption. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Johnson:
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the 2005-2006
budget was held on Monday, May 9, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in accord with Section
11.4 of the Charter of the City of Midland and State of Michigan Act 5, Public
Acts of 1982, as amended; and
WHEREAS, MCL 211.44 permits local
governments which administer property taxes to impose a Property Tax
Administration Fee not to exceed one percent (1%) on taxes payable before
February 15 of the succeeding year; and
WHEREAS, Section 12.17 of the Charter of the
City of Midland requires the City Treasurer to add a four percent (4%)
collection fee to all City taxes paid after the 15th day of September; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCL 211.44, as amended,
the governing body must approve by resolution or ordinance an authorization for
the imposition of a property tax administration fee, collection fee or any type
of late penalty charge; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing
body of the City of Midland to authorize the imposition of a one percent (1%)
tax administration fee and a four percent (4%) late penalty collection fee to
all applicable taxes levied by all taxing units and payable to the City of
Midland; and
WHEREAS, the taxable value of real and
personal property in the City of Midland has been determined to be
$2,432,040,700 plus $62,981,550 of value on the Industrial Facilities Tax Roll;
now therefore
RESOLVED, that the budget of the City of
Midland for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2006 is
hereby determined and adopted as follows:
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GENERAL FUND |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Taxes |
$23,827,827 |
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Intergovernmental |
3,493,688 |
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Other revenues |
3,921,873 |
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Fund balance |
5,559,331 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$36,802,719 |
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Appropriations: |
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General programs |
$30,632,338 |
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Capital improvement |
1,027,698 |
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Transfers to other funds |
4,792,683 |
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Contingencies |
350,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$36,802,719 |
MAJOR STREET FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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State gas and weight tax |
$2,850,000 |
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Other revenues |
248,135 |
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Transfer from other funds |
3,090,000 |
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Fund balance |
481,270 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$6,669,405 |
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Appropriations: |
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Street maintenance |
$ 1,379,635 |
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Street construction |
4,429,000 |
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Transfers to other funds |
840,770 |
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Contingencies |
20,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 6,669,405 |
LOCAL STREET FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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State gas and weight tax |
$ 775,000 |
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Other revenues |
41,600 |
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Transfers from other funds |
1,356,250 |
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Fund balance |
203,565 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$2,376,415 |
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Appropriations: |
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Street maintenance |
$ 1,018,607 |
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Street construction |
1,137,000 |
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Transfers to other funds |
200,808 |
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Contingencies |
20,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 2,376,415 |
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Transfer from other funds |
$556,578 |
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Other revenues |
44,000 |
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Fund balance |
237,724 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$838,302 |
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Appropriations: |
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Storm sewer maintenance |
$ 713,302
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Construction |
100,000 |
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Contingencies |
25,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$838,302 |
GRACE A. DOW LIBRARY FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 394,197 |
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State funds |
66,000 |
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Other revenues |
229,000 |
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Transfers from other funds |
3,131,485 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 3,820,682 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenditures |
$3,744,782 |
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Capital expenditures |
75,900 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 3,820,682 |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Federal grants |
$ 508,540 |
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Program income |
75,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 583,540 |
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Appropriations: |
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Residential home rehabs |
$ 192,569 |
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Other expenditures |
219,000 |
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Contingencies |
10,000 |
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Transfers to other funds |
10,000 |
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Fund balance |
151,971 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 583,540 |
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 478,508 |
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Other revenues |
2,550 |
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Fund balance |
92,202 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 573,260 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenditures |
$ 519,360 |
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Capital expenditures |
41,900 |
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Contingencies |
12,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 573,260 |
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Property taxes |
$ 355,151 |
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Other revenues |
35,300 |
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Fund balance |
84,930 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 475,381 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenditures |
$ 257,030 |
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Transfers to other funds |
123,351 |
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Capital expenditures |
80,000 |
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Contingencies |
15,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 475,381 |
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TRANSPORTATION (DIAL-A-RIDE) FUND |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 836,050 |
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Transfers from other funds |
659,312 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,495,362 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenses |
$ 1,365,269 |
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Other expenses |
74,465 |
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Capital expenses |
45,628 |
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Contingencies |
10,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,495,362 |
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Contributions and other |
$ 30,200 |
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Appropriations: |
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Capital expenditures |
$ 10,000 |
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Other expenditures |
18,189 |
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Fund balance |
2,011 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 30,200 |
HOUSING FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Sale of assets and other |
$ 124,901 |
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Appropriations: |
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Cost of assets sold &
other |
$ 121,000 |
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Fund balance |
3,901 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 124,901 |
DEBT SERVICE FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Property taxes |
$ 1,547,996 |
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Transfer from other funds |
194,386 |
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Fund balance |
7,157 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,749,539 |
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Appropriations: |
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Transfer to Wastewater Fund |
$ 1,749,539 |
DDA DEBT SERVICE FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Transfers from other funds |
$ 88,938 |
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Appropriations: |
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Bond principal |
$ 75,000 |
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Bond interest & other |
13,938 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 88,938 |
CIVIC ARENA FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenue |
$ 943,500 |
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Other revenue |
850,000 |
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Transfers from other funds |
200,000 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,993,500 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenses |
$ 781,022 |
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Capital expenses |
512,544 |
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Interest expense |
254,934 |
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Retirement of debt |
445,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,993,500 |
SANITARY LANDFILL FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenue |
$ 3,296,200 |
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Other revenue |
206,239 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 3,502,439 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenses |
$ 1,874,655 |
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Other expenses |
123,387 |
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Capital expenses |
1,159,000 |
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Contingencies |
50,000 |
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Working capital |
295,397 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 3,502,439 |
WASHINGTON WOODS FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 1,177,712 |
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Other revenues |
12,801 |
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Transfer from other funds |
20,000 |
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Working capital |
89,694 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,300,207 |
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Appropriations: |
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|
Operating expenses |
$ 1,129,616 |
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Other expenses |
105,091 |
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Capital expenses |
55,500 |
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Contingencies |
10,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,300,207 |
RIVERSIDE PLACE FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 978,000 |
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Other revenues |
48,200 |
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Working capital |
105,229 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,131,429 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenses |
$
994,429 |
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Other expenses |
92,000 |
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Capital expenses |
25,000 |
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Transfers to other funds |
10,000 |
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Contingencies |
10,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,131,429 |
GOLF COURSE FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 840,270 |
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Other revenues |
6,000 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 846,270 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenses |
$ 812,599 |
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Capital expenses |
10,250 |
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Contingencies |
10,000 |
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Working capital |
$ 13,421 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 846,270 |
PARKING FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 86,599 |
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Other revenues |
906 |
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Transfers from other funds |
35,000 |
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Working capital |
7,406 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 129,911 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating expenses |
$ 129,911 |
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WASTEWATER FUND |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 4,645,190 |
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Transfers from other funds |
1,749,539 |
|
Other revenues |
43,400 |
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Working capital |
62,784 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 6,500,913 |
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Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 2,954,452 |
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Other expenses |
203,202 |
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Interest expense |
740,159 |
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Capital expenses |
663,100 |
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Retirement of debt |
1,790,000 |
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Transfers to other funds |
100,000 |
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Contingencies |
50,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 6,500,913 |
WATER FUND
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating revenues |
$ 8,275,220 |
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Contractual revenue |
1,124,000 |
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Other revenues |
139,417 |
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Working capital |
669,496 |
|
Total Sources of Funds |
$10,208,133 |
|
Appropriations |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 5,837,873 |
|
Other expenses |
383,589 |
|
Interest expense |
747,206 |
|
Capital expenses |
1,234,000 |
|
Retirement of debt |
1,815,465 |
|
Transfers to other funds |
90,000 |
|
Contingencies |
100,000 |
|
Total Appropriations |
$ 10,208,133 |
DATA PROCESSING OPERATIONS
|
|
|
Sources of Funds: |
|
|
Operating revenues |
$ 1,024,340 |
|
Other revenues |
23,000 |
|
Working capital |
127,914 |
|
Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,175,254 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 978,754 |
|
Other expenses |
21,500 |
|
Capital expenses |
150,000 |
|
Contingencies |
25,000 |
|
Total Appropriations |
$ 1,175,254 |
DATA PROCESSING RENTAL FUND
|
|
|
Sources of Funds: |
|
|
Other revenues |
$ 13,500 |
|
Working capital |
152,600 |
|
Total Sources of Funds |
$ 166,100 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 116,100 |
|
Capital expenses |
50,000 |
|
Total Appropriations |
$ 166,100 |
GIS FUND
|
|
|
Sources of Funds: |
|
|
Transfers from other funds |
$ 490,000 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 428,850 |
|
Capital expenses |
61,150 |
|
Total Appropriations |
$ 490,000 |
EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND
|
|
|
Sources of Funds: |
|
|
Operating revenues |
$ 3,117,090 |
|
Other revenues |
184,234 |
|
Total Sources of Funds |
$ 3,301,324 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 2,124,966 |
|
Other expenses |
268,900 |
|
Capital expenses |
781,100 |
|
Contingencies |
25,000 |
|
Working capital |
101,358 |
|
Total Appropriations |
$3,301,324 |
SERVICE CENTER RENTAL FUND
|
|
|
Sources of Funds: |
|
|
Operating revenues |
$ 285,200 |
|
Other revenue |
20,900 |
|
Total Sources of Funds |
$ 306,100 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 218,032 |
|
Capital expenses |
67,000 |
|
Contingencies |
10,000 |
|
Working capital |
11,068 |
|
|
$ 306,100 |
PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND
|
|
|
Sources of Funds: |
|
|
Operating revenues |
$1,006,890 |
|
Working capital |
23,810 |
|
Total Sources of Funds |
$1,030,700 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$1,030,700 |
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVOLVING FUND
|
|
|
Sources of Funds: |
|
|
Operating revenues |
$ 71,000 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
Operating expenses |
$ 71,000 |
|
; and |
|
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Assessor is
hereby authorized and instructed to levy 11.80 mills for operations, negative
2.63 mills for a tax appeal contingency reserve reduction, and 0.62 mills for
general obligation debt, a total of 9.79 mills, on the Taxable Value of the
various classes of property in the City of Midland on the 2005 City tax roll,
in accordance with provisions of Act 114, Public Acts of 1979; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that in accordance with
the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority, the City Assessor is
hereby authorized and instructed to levy an additional 2.00 mills for
operations on the Taxable Value of the various classes of property on the 2005
City tax roll in the Downtown Development District; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that in accordance with
MCL 211.44 the City Assessor is hereby authorized and instructed to impose a
tax administration fee of one percent (1%) on all applicable taxes levied on
both the Summer and Winter property tax bills, to offset costs incurred by the
City of Midland in assessing property values, collecting property tax levies
and in the review and appeal processes; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Treasurer is
hereby authorized and instructed to add to all taxes paid after the legal due
dates of September 15 and February 14 (or the next business day if those dates
fall on a holiday or weekend) a four percent (4%) late penalty collection fee,
said collection fee to be calculated on the base tax plus the one percent (1%)
tax administration fee; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that all property tax
reductions resulting from said negative 2.63 mill tax appeal contingency levy
shall be deducted from the Tax Appeal Contingency Reserve within the General
Fund, the balance of which shall be restricted solely for adjustments resulting
from the major tax appeals of Midland Cogeneration Venture and The Dow Chemical
Company for 1997 and subsequent years, and shall be accumulated until final
disposition of said tax appeals occurs, whereupon any unused funds in said
Reserve shall be returned to City taxpayers through a future millage reduction. (Motion ADOPTED.)
QUARTERLY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – MARCH 31, 2005
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the quarterly operating statements of the City of Midland, for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, 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.)
JOINT BUILDING
AUTHORITY AUDIT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the audit of the
City and County of Midland Joint
BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS ATTENDANCE POLICY REPORT
Assistant City Manager Jack Duso presented a report on the Boards and
Commissions Attendance Policy. The
following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman
Myers:
RESOLVED, that the attached report on the Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy is hereby received and placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an ordinance amendment exempting the Downtown Development Authority from the Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy. (Motion ADOPTED.)
DDA APPOINTMENT
CONFIRMATION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that in accord with
Section 4 of Act 197 of 1975, the Downtown Development Authority Act, the
MATRIX:MIDLAND
BANNERS
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the request from Kate Nigro, Blue Moon Marketing, on behalf of the MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival to hang banners on the DDA poles on Main Street and in the Farmers Market area through the end of June to promote the Festival, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the
BOOK SALE NEAR
FARMERS MARKET
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the request from David Burke, a member of the Dow Tri-City Cyclist MS150 Team, to conduct a fundraising book sale on Saturday, June 18, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of June 25, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the
SUMMER SOLSTICE
STROLL
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the request from the MDBA and the DDA Creating Cool Committee to conduct a Summer Solstice Stroll on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in downtown Midland, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the
RIVERDAYS BANNERS
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the request from Brian Jackson, Program Officer, Midland Area Community Foundation, to hang banners on the DDA poles on Main Street and in the Farmers Market area from July 1 – 18, 2005 to promote Riverdays, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the
SKYDIVER AND HOT
AIR BALLOONS – FRATERNAL NORTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the request from the Fraternal Northwest Little League to land a single skydiver at the Northwest Complex located on Sturgeon Road on Thursday, July 21, 2005, as part of the scheduled events taking place at the opening ceremony for the 11 Year Old State Little League Tournament, and to have two hot air balloons inflate and lift off from Barstow Airport and land within the city limits, depending on prevailing winds, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the
PET PARADE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
RESOLVED, that the request from the DDA Pet Parade Committee to conduct a Pet Parade on Saturday, August 20, 2005, near the Tridge, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the
2005 ASHMAN
STREETSCAPE PROJECT – CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
WHEREAS, City Council awarded the construction contract for the 2005
Ashman Streetscape Improvements; Contract No. 2 to Sugar Construction on March
21, 2005 for street reconstruction and streetscape improvements on Ashman
Street from Ann Street to Buttles Street, based upon construction plans
prepared by Rowe, Inc. for the Downtown Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, certain revisions and additions to the streetscape plan have
been identified during the initial construction phase of the project and
require the need for Change Order No. 1 to authorize Sugar Construction to
proceed with these revisions; and
WHEREAS, the streetscape and street reconstruction revisions in the
amount of $23,300.50 will be funded by the Downtown Development Authority and
the Major Street Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Department has found five locations where the
sanitary sewer under Ashman Street requires repair in the area between
Ellsworth Street and Larkin Street and the cost for the sewer repairs is
$17,654.24 and will be funded by the Wastewater Fund and the work is included
in Change Order No. 1; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to execute Change Order
No. 1 to the “2005 Ashman Streetscape Improvements; Contract No. 2 in the
amount of $40,954.74. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2005 ASHMAN
STREET RECONSTRUCTION; CONTRACT NO. 1
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been
advertised and received in accord with Article II of Chapter 2 of the Midland
Code of Ordinances for the reconstruction and resurfacing, sanitary and storm
sewer repairs and water main replacement on Ashman Street from Buttles Street
to Nelson Street; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by the Major Street Fund,
Wastewater Fund, Stormwater Fund and Water Fund; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by Johnston
Contracting, Inc. of Midland, Michigan, for the "2005 Ashman Street
Reconstruction; Contract No. 1", in the indicated amount of $1,007,240.50,
based upon City estimated quantities is hereby accepted 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
MAJOR STREET FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
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, June 13, 2005, in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the proposal to amend the Major Street Fund’s 2004-05 budget to increase expenditures to provide additional funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Ashman Street project. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PROPOSED 2004-05
GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT (SUMMER ENFORCEMENT)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
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. on June 13, 2005 in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the proposal to amend the 2004-05 General Fund budget to increase revenues to recognize a grant of $44,760.00 from the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning for reimbursement of overtime wages for the officers of the Midland Police Department and Midland County Office of the Sheriff during the “Summer Enforcement” campaign and to increase expenditures by $44,760.00 to allow for the wage reimbursement. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PROPOSED 2004-05
GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT (TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
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. on June 13, 2005 in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the proposal to amend the 2004-05 General Fund Budget to increase revenues to recognize a grant of $25,000.00 from the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning for the creation and organizing of the “Traffic Enforcement Association of Michigan” and to increase expenditures by $25,000.00 to allow for the expenditures in the creation of the organization. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PROPOSED 2004-05
GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT (MACP AWARD)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Johnson:
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. on June 13, 2005 in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the proposal to amend the 2004-05 General Fund Budget to increase revenues to recognize a “MACP Award Grant” of $1,000.00 from the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning for the purchase of traffic accident investigation equipment and to increase expenditures by $1,000.00 to allow for the expenditures of purchasing the traffic accident investigation equipment. (Motion ADOPTED.)
Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Selina Tisdale, City