RESOLUTIONS
178. A resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for 2009 Chip Seal from Highway Maintenance and Construction Co. in an estimated amount of $174,277.65, with unit prices prevailing.
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Motion to approve
Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
MOTION APPROVED
179. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign Contract #09-5250 with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for: PART A, Job #104443 - Traffic management center work; including equipment installation, workstation and server creation, and operations room work; PART B, Job #104444 - Interconnection and video monitoring work along North Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to McCamly Street, along Capital Avenue from VanBuren Street to Territorial Road, at the intersection of Beckley Road and Capital Avenue, and at the intersection of Beckley Road and Lakeview Square Mall Drive.
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Motion to approve
Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Comm. Simmons asked how the monitoring works.
Ken Tsuchiyama stated the video monitoring collects data, and the Traffic Engineer reviews the data and makes recommendations for adjustments.
Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
MOTION APPROVED
180. A Resolution approving a Special Use Permit to Reverend Peggy Baker, Outland Church, to establish a new church within the Minges Creek Plaza located at 5420 Beckley Road.
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Motion to approve
Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Comm. Yankama thanked the Planning Commission for their input and support.
Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
MOTION APPROVED
ADDED 181. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached Consortium Agreement and all future grant agreements, certifications and other documents as required by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for the purpose of securing Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 grant funding.
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Motion to approve
Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Comm. Godfrey felt this is an exceptional program that will provide affordable rehabilitated homes.
Comm. Hersha asked Ms. Bedsole to highlight the important points about the grant agreements.
Ms. Bedsole commented that the NSP2 program is a partnership between land banks and a partnering city. It is a good opportunity to have a self sustaining land bank that will acquire, rehabilitate, and sell houses on a continuing basis. She added that the City is excited to partner with the county in this effort.
Comm. Hersha asked how renovations will be done.
Ms. Bedsole noted that all of the regulations that follow HUD funding are still applicable and stated that the City has had much experience with its own CDBG and HOME rehabilitation programs. The selection process for houses will be similar to NSP1. As the program proceeds, Ms. Bedsole indicated that she would be providing a report to the City Commission.
Comm. Thompson thanked the administration and city staff for the collaborative effort.
Comm. Yankama asked how the City is different from a real estate agency.
Ms. Bedsole noted the land bank is a seller of property and part of the funding can be utilized for the maintenance of the homes. Rather than looking at the land bank as being competition for real estate agencies, Ms. Bedsole said it is a solution for blighted homes in the community.
Vice Mayor Walker noted the target group is low-income families and there will be an opportunity to develop financing mechanisms and to organize the redevelopment of foreclosed homes. He noted that there are organizations that would work well in the community in this effort and asked if there were other activities in the future that the City would be considering.
Ms. Bedsole reported the eligible uses are narrowly drafted, but hope to look more globally rather than spot rehabilitating. The landbank must build capacity to administer the money and to partner with organizations. She anticipated a Public Hearing process with NSP2 funds and welcomed suggestions for public input.
Vice Mayor Walker suggested to look at eligible opportunities with those who have direct impact and gain feedback.
Comm. Godfrey asked if there was any indication when the City might receive the funds and begin the program.
Ms. Bedsole said the three year time frame will begin from the start of application and it is unknown when the funds will arrive.
Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
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