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Council Agenda

July 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber

 

PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRECEDING SESSIONS:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PERSONAL APPEARANCES:

• (A list will be provided on Monday after 1:00 p.m.)

REMARKS OF COUNCIL:

PETITIONS:

1. 09-15 - from Prints Plus, Inc., 2301 N. Michigan Avenue, submitting application for Industrial Facilities tax Exemption Certificate.

2. 09-16 - from Charles L. McNair, 4038 Harold, requesting permission to erect a banner in the 500 block of Court Street and 1000 block of East Genesee Avenue from July 29, 2009 to August 18, 2009 for the purpose of promoting the Saginaw African Cultural Festival.

3. 09-17 - from Graham Construction, 3399 Fashion Square Blvd., requesting to pursue an OPRA & Review of Current Tax Assessment for 505 Millard Street.

REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS:

From the Planning Commission

1. Explaining the Ordinance listed under the regular order of business that amends the zoning map by vacating a 284.91’ portion of the 16’ alley located west of Superior Street between Joslin Street and West Michigan Avenue.

2. Explaining the Ordinance listed under the regular order of business that amends the zoning map by vacating a 70’ portion of the alley bounded by West Remington Street, North Harrison Street, West Holland Avenue, North Fayette Street, abutting the properties known as 609 West Remington Street, 1016 North Harrison Street and a portion of 1012 North Harrison Street.

3. Explaining the Ordinance listed under the regular order of business that amends the zoning map by vacating the alley located west of Grout Street between Joslin Street and West Michigan Avenue.

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS:

1. Consideration of reappointing Dennis L. Morrison to the STARS Board with a term to expire September 26, 2012.

REPORTS FROM MANAGER:

Management Update:

Review of the traffic rules and regulations by Phil Karwat, City Engineer

Recommended Actions:

1. Recommending Grace DeLeon be appointed as office delegate, Dennis Jordan as alternate office delegate, Wittye Wilson as employee delegate, and Rick Massey as alternate employee delegate to attend the Municipal Employees Retirement System’s 63rd Annual Meeting to be held September 15-17, 2009 in Grand Rapids, MI.

2. Recommending approval to move Precinct 7 from 2600 Prescott (Webber Middle School) to 3121 Sheridan Avenue (St. George Church). The polling location was reviewed under the Help America Vote Act.

3. Recommending that payment be made to SunGard Public Sector, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $184,600.00 for the purchase of software maintenance and license fees. Funds are available in the Information Services Operating Services Account No. 658 1720 711 80 05 ($166,400.00) and Information Services Training & Development Account No. 658 1720 711 80 90 ($18,200.00).

4. Recommending acceptance of the low bid and issuance of a purchase order to West Shore Fire in the amount of $2,011.03 for one tempest ventilation saw and two chains. Funds are available in the Fire Departments Fire Suppression/Capital Outlay Less than $5,000 Account No. 101 3751 751 97 05 ($1,673.53) and the Fire Departments Parts & Supplies Account No. 101 3751 751 73 30 ($337.50).

5. Recommending approval to increase purchase order no. 38086 issued to Gator Hawk Armor from $9,576.00 to $10,700.00 for the purchase of two additional vests for the police department. Funds are available in the Saginaw Police Departments’ Supplies/Clothing Supplies Account No. 101 3014 721 73 03.

6. Recommending acceptance of the low bid and issuance of a purchase order to Michigan Police Equipment, Charlotte, MI in the amount of $18,157.50 for the purchase of training and duty ammunition for the police department. Funds are budgeted in the Drug Forfeiture Supplies/Parts & Supplies Account No. 264 3040 731 73 30.

7. Recommending acceptance of the offer received from Metropolitan Uniform & Equipment to extend the bid that expired June 30, 2009 for uniforms and equipment. The anticipated cost will not exceed $48,198.00. Funds are budgeted in the Saginaw Police Department Supplies/Clothing Supplies Account No. 101 3014 721 73 03.

8. Recommending approval of the Agreement with Cintas Corporation (“Cintas”) and that purchase orders be issued to them in the amount of $22,118.20 for fiscal years 2009-10, 2010-11, and 2011-12 respectively, for the purchase of uniforms for the City of Saginaw. This Agreement has been approved by the City Manager as to substance and the City Attorney as to form. Funds are budgeted in the following Operating Services Accounts: Police Department’s Account No. 101 3014 721 80 05 ($179.40), Water Operation & Maintenance Account No. 591 4730 861 80 05 ($2,805.40), Sewer Operation and Maintenance Account Nos. 590 4830 861 80 05 ($6,899.25) and 590 4835 861 80 05 ($766.59), Major Streets Account No. 202 4651 841 80 05 ($2,152.80), Motor Pool Operations Account No. 661 4480 841 80 05 ($1,255.80), Water & Sewer Maintenance & Service Account Nos. 590 4821 861 80 05 ($2,702.70), and 591 4721 861 80 05 ($2,702.70), Buildings   &   Grounds   Account   No. 101 7575 821 80 05 ($2,457.00), and Cemeteries Account No. 101 1747 821 80 05 ($196.56).

9. Recommending authorization to amend the receipt of state grant funds in a different account. The Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources was approved at a prior Council meeting. Funds from the Trust Fund will be deposited in the State Grants/Celebration Grants Account No. 508 0000 511 55 11.

10. Recommending acceptance of the low bid and issuance of a purchase order to NALCO Company in the amount of $12,528.00 for the purchase of liquid polymer for the Water Treatment Plant. Funds are budgeted in the Water Operation & Maintenance Chemicals Account No. 591 4730 861 73 02.

11. Recommending acceptance of the low bid and issuance of a purchase order to Done-Rite Construction in the amount of $18,000.00 for the re-purposing of the Andersen Water Park and the boardwalk along Lake Linton. Funds are available in the Celebration Park Other Services/Construction Project Account No. 508 7580 831 80 47.

12. Recommending acceptance of the bids and issuance of blanket purchase orders to the following vendors in the amounts listed for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vehicle parts and supplies: AirGas ($6,100.00), Alro Steel ($4,400.00), Bader Bros. Inc. ($3,400.00), Bushey’s Radiator & Glass ($2,000.00), Draper Chevrolet ($2,250.00), Graff Truck Center ($7,000.00), Martin Chevrolet ($8,000.00), McDonald Pontiac/GMC ($3,000.00), Mid State Bolt & Screw Company ($2,900.00), Scientific Brake & Equipment Company ($3,150.00), Thelen Chrysler-Dodge ($2,250.00), Vic Canever Chevrolet ($3,000.00), and Weiland Truck Center ($2,500.00). Funds are budgeted in the Motor Pool Operation Motor Vehicle Supplies Account No. 661 4480 841 73 12.

13. Recommending acceptance of the bids and issuance of blanket purchase orders to the following vendors in the amounts listed for various repairs of fleet vehicles: Discount Transmissions ($4,000.00), Mike’s Wrecker ($2,600.00), Draper Chevrolet ($4,500.00), Martin Chevrolet ($9,000.00), McDonald Pontiac/GMC ($4,000.00), Diesel Truck Sales ($5,000.00), Graff Truck Sales ($7,000.00), Bushey’s Radiator & Glass ($3,000.00), Tuffy Muffler ($10,000.00), Michigan Truck Spring ($7,000.00), Scott Tire Sales ($35,000.00), Tri-City Suspension & Brake ($8,000.00), Vic Canever Chevrolet ($3,000.00). Funds are budgeted in the Motor Pool Operation Motor Vehicle Repairs Account No. 661 4480 841 80 42.

14. Recommending acceptance of the bids and issuance of blanket purchase orders to the following vendors in the amounts listed for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vehicle parts and supplies: Spartan Distributors ($4,000.00), Scientific Brake & Equipment ($10,000.00), Diesel Truck Sales ($5,000.00), AIS ($10,000.00), Ritter Tech ($2,990.00), Mid-State Bolt ($2,900.00), Bridgeport Equipment ($12,000.00), Flint New Holland ($10,000.00), Fecon ($40,000.00), Weller’s Truck Parts ($6,000.00), Bell Equipment ($20,000.00), Larry’s Auto ($27,500.00), Scott Tire Sales ($35,000.00), Consumer Auto Parts ($6,000.00). Funds are budgeted in the Motor Pool Operation Motor Vehicle Supplies Account No. 661 4480 841 73 12.

15. Recommending approval of the proposed rules and regulations for traffic control.

 

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. An ordinance to vacate a 284.91’ portion of the 16’ alley located west of Superior Street between Joslin Street and West Michigan Avenue, located in the City of Saginaw and to retain therein an easement for Public Utilities, Cable TV and Telecommunications to be added to Table of Special Ordinances II of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances.

2. An ordinance to vacate a 70’ portion of an alley bounded by West Remington Street, North Harrison Street, West Holland Avenue and North Fayette Street, abutting the properties known as 609 West Remington Street, 1016 North Harrison Street and a portion of 1012 North Harrison Street, located in the City of Saginaw and to retain therein an easement for Public Utilities, Cable TV and Telecommunications to be added to Table of Special Ordinances II of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances.

3. An ordinance to vacate the alley located west of Grout Street between Joslin Street and West Michigan Avenue, located in the City of Saginaw and to retain therein an easement for Public Utilities, Cable TV and Telecommunications to be added to Table of Special Ordinances II of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances.

CONSIDERATION AND PASSING OF ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Declaring the City’s intent to vacate a 284.91’ portion of the alley located west of Superior Street between Joslin and West Michigan Avenue.

2. Declaring the City’s intent to vacate a 70’ portion of the alley bounded by West Remington Street, North Harrison Street, West Holland Avenue and North Fayette Street, abutting the properties known as 609 West Remington Street, 1016 North Harrison Street and a portion of 1012 North Harrison Street.

3. Declaring the City’s intent to vacate the alley located west of Grout Street between Joslin Street and West Michigan Avenue.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

 

Darnell Earley
City Manager