July 10, 2006
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, July 10, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Myers presided. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison.
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Councilmen present: |
Thomas Adams, Hollis McKeag, James Myers, Joseph Rokosz |
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Councilmen absent: |
Bruce Johnson |
Approval of the minutes of the June 6, 2006 special and June 26, 2006 regular meetings was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Adams. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2006 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL
City Assessor Reid Duford introduced the 2006 Sidewalk Improvement Special Assessment District. A public hearing on the special assessment roll opened at 7:05 p.m. Fay Wood, 3501 Bay City Road, spoke in support of the construction of sidewalks in the Midland community. The public hearing closed at 7:07 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Adams and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
WHEREAS, pursuant to due notice to all interested parties the City Council has duly met and reviewed the proposed Special Assessments to be assessed and levied in the Special Assessment Roll, prepared by the City Assessor to provide such part of the cost of certain sidewalk improvements on the "2006 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT", as heretofore established, as should be paid upon the property therein especially benefited and has heard and considered all objections made to said Assessment and has made such corrections in said Roll as in its judgment ought to be made, and the City Assessor being present at said hearing; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine that it is satisfied with said Special Assessment Roll; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Council does hereby determine that said assessments are in proportion to benefits received; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that said Special Assessment Roll be and the same is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, in the amount of $13,056.00 and that the total estimated cost of said improvements is $21,999.00, and the City at large cost is $8,943.00; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the amount of said roll shall be divided into five annual installments with interest, one of which is to be collected during the year of 2007, and one during each succeeding year for four years thereafter provided, however, that pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances, each taxpayer shall have the opportunity of paying said assessment in full without interest or penalty within thirty days from the date of notification to pay the same; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the said roll shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk, and the Clerk is hereby directed to endorse on said roll the date of confirmation, and that said Clerk is hereby directed to attach the warrant to a certified copy within ten days, therein commanding the City Assessor to spread the various sums and amounts appearing therein on a Special Assessment Roll or upon the General Tax Roll of the City for the full amount or in annual installments as directed by the Council; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Treasurer shall notify by mail each property owner on said roll that said roll has been filed, stating the amount assessed, that said property owner shall have thirty days from the date of such notification to pay said assessment in full and without interest or penalty, and that payments made thereafter shall be divided into five equal annual installments bearing the interest rate of 5.5 percent; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that upon the expiration of said thirty day period the roll shall be closed for collection by the City Treasurer and forwarded to the City Assessor for spreading said Roll on all unpaid assessments on the basis of five annual installments with interest. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2006 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; CONTRACT
NO. 17
City Engineer Brian McManus introduced information on the 2006 Sidewalk Improvement Program; Contract No. 17. A public hearing opened at 7:15 p.m., recognizing no public comments, the hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been advertised and received in accord
with Article II of Chapter 2 of the Midland Code of Ordinances for the
installation of sidewalks at various locations within the City of Midland; and
WHEREAS, funding for the 2006 Sidewalk Improvement Program is provided
by the General Fund and Special Assessments; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by JKS, Inc. of
Midland, Michigan, for the "2006 Sidewalk Improvement Program; Contract
No. 17", in the indicated amount of $23,504.00, 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.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Congressional Candidate Michael Huckleberry of Greenville, Michigan
spoke regarding his candidacy for the 4th District U.S. Congress.
M. Kent Stockstill, Midland, spoke in support of Michael Huckleberry.
Fay Wood, 3501 Bay City Road, spoke regarding the nuisance of lawn
sprinklers that interfere with persons walking or riding bikes on City
sidewalks. She also spoke regarding
shrubs that encroach on sidewalks and interfere with the clear vision of
pedestrians and motorists.
CIVIC ARENA FEES
– ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Department of Public Services Director Martin McGuire presented an
ordinance to amend Civic Arena Fees.
Introduction and first reading of the following ordinance amendment was
then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
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:
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(1) |
Individual
Ice Skaters |
$ 3.00 |
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per session |
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(2) |
Skating
Pass (25 admissions) |
$ 65.00 |
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per pass |
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(3) |
Skate
Rental |
$ 2.00 |
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per session |
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(4) |
Rink Rental |
$ 175.00 |
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per hour |
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(5) |
Rink Rental
(M-F, |
$ 125.00 |
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per hour |
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(6) |
Summer Rink
Rental |
$ 175.00 |
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per hour |
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(7) |
Non-Ice Rental
(Equivalent to 2 rinks) |
$ 2000.00 |
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per day |
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(8) |
Non-Ice
Rental (Equivalent to 1 rink) |
$ 1000.00 |
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per day |
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(9) |
Non-Ice
Rental (Equivalent to ½ rink) |
$ 500.00 |
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per day |
Section 2. This
Ordinance shall take effect on August 1, 2006.
(Motion ADOPTED. Considered first
reading.)
CENTRAL PARK
PLANS A & B
Department of Public Services Director Martin McGuire presented two
plans for possible future development of Central Park. The following resolution was then offered by
Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the City Council requested that a master plan be developed for Central Park showing options with and without the Villas at Central Park; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission undertook a public process to develop the plans with the assistance of The Spicer Group; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended Central Park Plans A and B attached hereto; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby receives and files Central Park Plans A & B. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PROPOSED PERMANENT STREET CLOSURE POLICY
City Engineer Brian McManus presented a report on the City of Midland Permanent Street Closure Policy for Local Residential Streets. Lola Hess, 5105 Amberwood Court, spoke regarding the traffic volumes and high rate of speed on Amberwood from the neighboring apartment complexes and her concerns for the safety of the children who live on the street. She also inquired about recent changes in the Zoning Ordinance that prohibit the placement of single family and multi-family structures in the same vicinity. Assistant City Manager Jon Lynch responded to the question.
Ron Williamson, 4912 Amberwood Court, spoke regarding the street closure policy and encouraged Council to decide on the future of Amberwood based on its merits and not for a policy to be put in place.
Mark Siebert, 4904 Goldenwood Drive, spoke of the numerous drivers that have driven into his yard. He stated the speed bumps that were installed are not good deterrents and encouraged Council to consider the issues surrounding Amberwood and Goldenwood and take action to improve safety in the area.
Liz Shuster, 5006 Goldenwood Drive, inquired as to whether or not Hedgewood Drive would be considered a through-route street and, according to the proposed policy, would these residents be part of the 85% of property owners who must support the petition?
Carol Williamson, 4912 Amberwood Court, inquired about the availability of data that was collected from the Midland Police Department’s observance of the Goldenwood/Amberwood area.
The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the City Engineer provided a report reviewing past requests
for permanent street closures in local residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, street closure requests have become more apparent in recent
years; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has presented a policy for considering Local
Street closures in residential neighborhoods; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the
ASHMAN CIRCLE PLANNING
& REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT
Assistant City Manager Jon Lynch presented a report on planning and
redevelopment activities near the Ashman Circle. The following resolution was then offered by
Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the Midland City Council hereby receives and files a report on the planning and redevelopment activity near the Ashman Circle. (Motion ADOPTED.)
HELICOPTER
LANDINGS IN CITY OF MIDLAND
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the Aviation Advisory Commission received a request from the Midland
City Council for advice and recommendations regarding helicopter landings in
the City of Midland at locations other than designated landing facilities and
in non-emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, the Aviation Advisory Commission reviewed existing City
Ordinance requirements at their June 6, 2006 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Aviation Advisory
Commission recommends that
Section 4-22 of the Code of Ordinances - “Off-heliport or helistop
helicopter landings” be amended to require
RESOLVED, that
GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE REPORT
City Engineer Brian McManus spoke regarding the City’s Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) program and then introduced GIS Manager Tony Foisy
who presented an updated report on the City’s implementation of GIS and
demonstrated the software. The following
resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
WHEREAS, The City Engineer and GIS
RESOLVED, that the GIS Implementation Progress report is hereby
received and ordered to be filed with the City Clerk. (Motion ADOPTED.)
ANNEXATION
REQUEST – FISHER PROPERTY ACCOUNT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Midland herewith
approves the annexation of the following described properties to the City of
Midland:
COMMENCING ON THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER (1/4)
LINE OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP FIFTEEN NORTH (T15N), RANGE ONE EACH (R1E),
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP, MIDLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, 659.85 FEET EAST OF THE WEST
QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36 FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; RUNNING
THENCE SOUTH 330.07 FEET; RUNNING THENCE WEST 659.85 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF
SAID SECTION 36; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE 125.2 FEET; RUNING
THENCE EAST 208 FEET; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 104 FEET; RUNNING THENCE WEST 208
FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 36; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST
LINE 50 FEET; RUNNING THENCE EAST 329.93 FEET; RUNING THENCE SOUTH 396.09 FEET;
RUNNING THENCE WEST 329.93 FEET; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF
SAID SECTION 36 TO THE SOUTH ONE-EIGHTH (1/8) LINE OF SAID SECTION 36; RUNNING
THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH ONE-EIGHTH (1/8) LINE OF SAID SECTION 36 TO THE
WEST ONE-EIGHTH (1/8) LINE OF SAID SECTION 36; RUNNING THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID
WEST ONE-EIGHTH (1/8) LINE TO THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER (1/4) LINE OF SAID
SECTION 36; RUNNING THENCE WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER (1/4) LINE TO THE
PLACE OF BEGINNING.
ALSO COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE
EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF
SAID SECTION 36, AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 36, THENCE NORTH ON SAID
EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 20 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE STATE DRAIN TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF SAID SECTION
36, AND THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF SAID SECTION 36
TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW
¼) OF SECTION 36; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 60 RODS TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT
PARCEL SOLD TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS SET OUT IN LIBER
238 AT PAGE 459.
pursuant to
Section 9(8) of Public Act 279 of the State of Michigan of 1909, as amended
{MSA 5.2088; MCLA 117.9} as a result of
a similar petition filed both with the City of Midland and the Township of
Lincoln by the property owners which hold 100 percent of the record legal title
to said property, and upon which no qualified electors, other than the
petitioners, presently reside, with said annexation to the City of Midland to
be accomplished upon the passage of a similar resolution by the Township Board
of the Township of Lincoln; and
RESOLVED FURTHER,
that the Planning Department shall forward a copy of this resolution to the
Office of the Great Seal in the Secretary of State’s Office, and the City Clerk
shall forward a copy to the Midland County Clerk. (Motion ADOPTED.)
CITY FOREST
ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Assistant City Manager Jon Lynch presented information regarding a two-year
extension of time for completion of sidewalk in City Forest Estates Subdivision
No. 1 and an amendment to the development agreement to remove the construction
of a portion of sidewalk on City Forest Estates Drive. Rob Kinnun, 3410 City Forest Estates Drive,
asked for Council approval of sidewalk development extension and the amendment
to the development agreement. The
following two resolutions were then presented for consideration:
CITY FOREST
ESTATES SUBDIVISION NO. 1 SIDEWALK TIME EXTENSION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, a written request has been received from Robert Kinnun and Roy Wise of Wiskin Developments, Inc., proprietor of City Forest Estates Subdivision No. 1, to extend the period of time to complete the sidewalk within said subdivision; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Sections 23-80(1) and 23-80(3) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council hereby extends the period of time to complete the sidewalk within City Forest Estates Subdivision until January 10, 2008 conditioned upon receipt of a financial guarantee in an amount determined by the City Engineer, valid for a period of one year beyond the date of the required completion of the sidewalk; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that if a new financial guarantee is not provided by July 24, 2006, Council authorizes staff to use the existing financial guarantee on file to install all remaining sidewalk. (Motion ADOPTED.)
CITY FOREST
ESTATES SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Adams and seconded
by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the development agreement for City Forest Estates Subdivision No. 1 is hereby amended to remove the construction of sidewalk on the 178 foot western boundary of lot 1 and remove the requirement for a sidewalk on the unplatted land on the south side of City Forest Estates Drive. (Motion DENIED. Yeas: None Nays: Adams, McKeag, Myers, Rokosz)
CITY FOREST
ESTATES SUBDIVISION NO. 2 SIDEWALK TIME EXTENSION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, a written request has been received from Robert Kinnun and Roy Wise of Wiskin Developments, Inc., proprietor of City Forest Estates Subdivision No. 2, to extend the period of time to complete the sidewalk within said subdivision; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Sections 23-80(1) and 23-80(3) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council hereby extends the period of time to complete the sidewalk within City Forest Estates Subdivision until April 14, 2008 conditioned upon receipt of a financial guarantee in an amount determined by the City Engineer, valid for a period of one year beyond the date of the required completion of the sidewalk; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that if a new financial guarantee is not provided by July 24, 2006, Council authorizes staff to use the existing financial guarantee on file to install all remaining sidewalk. (Motion ADOPTED.)
SCOGG RESIGNATION
– BOARD OF REVIEW
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Herb Scogg as a member of the Board of Review is hereby accepted and the Administration is directed to convey the Council’s appreciation to Mr. Scogg for his service on this important Board. (Motion ADOPTED.)
MIDEASTERN
MICHIGAN LIBRARY COOPERATIVE SERVICES
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative provides a necessary and valuable service to the library; and
WHEREAS, said services are not offered through other organizations; and
WHEREAS, funding for these services is provided in the 2006/2007 Grace A. Dow Memorial Library budget; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the requirement for competitive bids is hereby waived in accordance with Section 2-18 of the Code of Ordinances for services from the Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative for the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, is approved in an amount not to exceed
$40,000 and the necessary purchase order authorized. (Motion ADOPTED.)
AUTOMATION
SERVICES – LIBRARY
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the Valley Library Consortium is unique in its provision of the automation services that the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library requires; and
WHEREAS, membership in the Valley Library Consortium offers the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library benefits from the shared costs with other members for automated services; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby determines that sealed bids are impractical, and in accordance with Section 2-18 of the Code of Ordinances, the requirement for sealed proposals is hereby waived and the purchase of the Library’s 2006/2007 requirements for on-line automation services, including membership, staff training, system upgrades, and records database maintenance for the automated acquisition, catalog, and circulation modules from the Valley Library Consortium is hereby approved in an amount not to exceed $95,000 and the necessary purchase order authorized. (Motion ADOPTED.)
WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS – HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, sealed bids for the contract of Water Treatment Chemicals -
Hydrofluosilicic Acid, Bid No. 2932, for a period of one year beginning July 1,
2006, have been advertised and received in accord with Section 2-18 of the
Midland Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been budgeted in the 2006/07 Water Fund,
account #591-8162-811.76-56 - Chemicals; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by Alexander Chemical
of Lisle, Illinois for the indicated price per ton of $280.50 for up to 72 tons per year, at a
total contract amount of $20,196.00, is hereby accepted and a purchase order is
authorized; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, the City
FINAL STAGE
CLARIFIER IMPROVEMENTS – WWTP
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the City
of Midland Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) utilizes two final stage
clarifiers which are designed to remove sediment and particulate matter from
the influent prior to disinfection; and
WHEREAS, since the
clarifiers were constructed, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has
required stricter discharge limits in our operating permit, and today, during
peak wet weather events, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage the
effluent from the clarifiers to meet these new limitations; and
WHEREAS, sealed
bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant Final Clarifier Improvements have been
advertised and received in accord with Section 2-18 of the Midland Code of
Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids and
determined that the low bid submitted by Gerace Construction Co., Inc. of
Midland, Michigan in the amount of $86,800 meets the City’s requirements; and
WHEREAS, funding
for this project has been provided in the 2005/06 and 2006/07 Wastewater fiscal
budgets in account # 590-9120-912.97-65 - Construction Projects; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the
proposal submitted by Gerace Construction Co., Inc. of Midland, Michigan in the
amount of $86,800 is hereby accepted and a purchase order is authorized in that
amount; and
RESOLVED FURTHER,
the City
STANDBY GENERATOR
FOR SUGNET PUMP STATION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, as part of an on-going process to improve the sanitary sewer system reliability and to reduce the probability of sewer backups staff recommends the purchase and installation of a fixed standby generator at the Sugnet sanitary pump station at Saginaw Road; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids for the
Standby Generators, Bid No. 2945, have been advertised and received in accord with section 2-18 of the Midland Code
of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the low compliant bid submitted by Bridgeway Power of
Traverse City in the amount of $25,537.00 for a Genset #GGHH standby generator meets City's
specifications; and
WHEREAS, the installation of the standby generator at the Sugnet
sanitary pump station at
WHEREAS, funding has been budgeted in 2006/07 Wastewater Fund account
#590-9120-912.97-25 - Capital Equipment;
now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low compliant bid submitted by Bridgeway Power of Traverse
City in the amount of $25,537.00 is hereby accepted and issuance of a
purchase order is authorized. (Motion
ADOPTED.)
POLICE PATROL
CARS & PICK UP TRUCKS - PURCHASE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, bids for
automobiles and light duty vehicles are solicited by the State of Michigan and the City of Midland is authorized to make
purchases from this program; and
WHEREAS,
sufficient funding for the purchase of police patrol cars and mid-sized pick
up trucks is included in the 2006-07
Equipment Revolving Fund budget for Capital Outlay, Vehicles; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase
order to the State of Michigan’s selected vendor, Snethkamp Dodge of Lansing,
Michigan in the amount of $163,618.56 for the purchase of six police patrol
cars and two mid-sized pick up trucks, all in accordance with the State of
Michigan Extended Purchasing Program proposal and specifications. (Motion ADOPTED.)
TILT-CAB DUMP
TRUCKS - PURCHASE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, sealed proposals were advertised and received in accord with Article II of Chapter 2 of the Midland Code of Ordinances for the purchase of two Tilt-Cab Dump Trucks, Bid No. 2947; and
WHEREAS, funding for the new trucks is included in the 2006-07 Equipment Revolving Fund budget for Capital Outlay, Vehicles; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order to Red Holman GMC of Westland, Michigan in the net amount of $69,762.00 for the purchase of two tilt-cab dump trucks, including trade-in of city equipment numbers 3-34 and 3-35, in accordance with the proposal and city specifications. (Motion ADOPTED.)
SINGLE AXLE DUMP
TRUCK - PURCHASE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, Bid No. 2890 was awarded by City Council on September 12, 2005 for the purchase of a single axle dump truck with grain body and underbody blade for a unit price of $83,913.54 to Wieland Sales; and
WHEREAS, Wieland Sales has agreed to extend the unit price of $83,913.54 for the purchase of one additional dump truck with grain body and underbody blade; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends competitive bids be waived for the purchase of this additional dump truck to take advantage of a favorable unit price in the face of rising steel costs; and
WHEREAS, funding for a new dump truck is included in the 2006-07 Equipment Revolving Fund budget for Capital Outlay - Vehicles; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the competitive bid process for the purchase of a dump truck be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a purchase order to Wieland Sales of Bay City, Michigan in the amount of $83,913.54, in accordance with the proposal and city specifications. (Motion ADOPTED.)
RUBBER TIRE
EXCAVATOR - PURCHASE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, Bid No. 2854 was awarded by City Council on June 13, 2005 for the purchase of a rubber tire excavator for a unit price of $154,965.00 to Michigan Cat; and
WHEREAS, Michigan Cat has agreed to extend the unit price of $154,965.00 for the purchase of one additional rubber tire excavator; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends competitive bids be waived for the purchase of this additional rubber tire excavator to take advantage of a favorable unit price in the face of rising steel costs; and
WHEREAS, funding for a new rubber tire excavator is included in the 2006-07 Equipment Revolving Fund and Water Department budgets for Capital Outlay; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the competitive bid process for the purchase of a rubber tire excavator be waived and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a purchase order to Michigan Cat of Saginaw, Michigan in the amount of $154,965.00, in accordance with the proposal and city specifications. (Motion ADOPTED.)
HOCKEY SHOP
INVENTORY – PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the City operates a hockey supply shop in the Civic Arena and makes regular purchases from vendors to maintain an inventory of items for sale; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for such purchases is included in the inventory account of the 2006-07 Civic Arena budget; now therefore
RESOLVED, that said items are purchased for resale purposes within the meaning of Section 2-23 of the Code of Ordinances and do not require sealed proposals; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to increase existing purchase order #21130 to Easton Sports, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia up to the amount of $55,000 for the purchase of hockey shop inventory items. (Motion ADOPTED.)
HOCKEY SHOP
INVENTORY – PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS, the City operates a hockey supply shop in the Civic Arena and makes regular purchases from vendors to maintain an inventory of items for sale; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for such purchases is included in the inventory account of the 2006-07 Civic Arena budget; now therefore
RESOLVED, that said items are purchased for resale purposes within the meaning of Section 2-23 of the Code of Ordinances and do not require sealed proposals; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to increase existing purchase order #21129 to Bauer Nike Hockey USA of Chicago, Illinois up to the amount of $35,000 for the purchase of hockey shop inventory items. (Motion ADOPTED.)
2006 MAJOR STREET
RECONSTRUCTION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
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 of Eastlawn Drive
from Abbott Road to Waldo Avenue, Sugnet Road from Saginaw Road to Jefferson
Avenue and Washington Street from Sugnet Road to Wheeler Street; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by the Major Street Fund;
now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by Saginaw Asphalt
Paving Company of Saginaw, Michigan, for the "2006 Major Street
Reconstruction; Contract No. 7", in the indicated amount of $540,988.50,
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 2006-07
EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded
by Councilman Adams:
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., July 24, 2006 in
the Council Chambers of City Hall on the proposal to amend the 2006-07 budget
of the Equipment Revolving Fund to increase expenditures in the Capital Outlay,
Vehicles account by $23,000 for the unanticipated replacement of a police car
that was totaled in a recent accident and to increase the revenue by $11,775 to
reflect insurance money collected for the wrecked vehicle. (Motion ADOPTED.)
Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
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Selina Tisdale, City