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Council Agenda

November 9, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Council Chamber

 

PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRECEDING SESSIONS:

• October 26, 2009 regular Council meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

• Request from Central Property Development, Inc. for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 2115 Rust Avenue.

PERSONAL APPEARANCES:

REMARKS OF COUNCIL:

PETITIONS:

• 09-23  from Rodger New, CEO/VP Sales and Marketing of US Graphite, submitting a request for a PA 198 real and personal property abatement for the property located at 1620 E. Holland.

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

From the Council Boards and Committee:

1. Consideration of reappointing Kathryn Ann Rood to the Human Planning Commission with a term to expire November 24, 2011.

2. Consideration of reappointing Susanne M. Smokoska to the Human Planning Commission with a term to expire September 24, 2011.

3. Consideration of reappointing Edna C. Webb to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire December 31, 2012.

REPORTS FROM MANAGER:

1. Review of the Assistant Development Director’s position by Darnell Earley, City Manager.

2. Long term effects of the current city property tax structure.

Recommended Actions:

1. Recommending the addition of a fulltime non-union position of Assistant Director within the Department of Development.

2. Recommending approval of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Expedited Settlement Agreement (Agreement) for violations of Risk Management Program regulations at the Water Treatment Plant and that the penalty amount of $1,950.00 be paid to the EPA.  The Agreement has been approved by the City Manager as to substance and the City Attorney as to form.  Funds are budgeted in the Water Treatment Operation Service Fees Account, No. 591 4730 861 8063.

3. Recommending approval of the Internet Services Agreement between the City of Saginaw and I.T.I., Inc. (ITI).  This Agreement sets the terms for the City’s access to the Internet, which is currently provided by ITI.  Further recommend that the City Manager or his designee be authorized and directed to execute this agreement.  This agreement has been approved by the City Manager as to substance and the City Attorney as to form.

4. Recommending that a purchase order be approved and issued to IBM, Inc., in the amount of $4,000.00 for web-based Lotus Notes Development training to be used by the Information Services and Geographical Information Services (GIS) Departments.  This web-based training is designed to instruct in Lotus Notes application development, which will include workflow applications, online forms and document organization.  Funds are budgeted in the Information Services Training and Development Account, No. 658 1720 711 8090 ($2,000.00) and in the GIS Training and Development Account No. 650 1738 781 8090 ($2,000.00).

5. Recommending that a budget adjustment be completed to increase the Community Policing Federal Grants Account, No. 260 0000 513 5834 from $0 to $200,000.00.  This increase in revenue will be offset by an increase in the Community Policing Capital Outlay/Office Equipment Account, No. 260 3327 741 9760 by the same amount.  The adjustment is due to a grant received from the Department of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs, in the amount of $200,000.00 in which the City of Saginaw will utilize to continue Phase II of the Shotspotter audio location system.

6. Recommending approval of the low quote and issuance of a purchase order to CMP Distributors, Inc., Lansing, MI in the amount of $2,045.00 for the purchase of five new service weapons for the Police Department.  These weapons will replace the existing unserviceable weapons. Funds are budgeted in the Drug Forfeiture Supplies/Parts and Supplies Account, No. 264 3040 731 7330.

7. Recommending approval for the distribution of funds to Parishioners on Patrol (P.O.P.) as pursuant to the agreement between P.O.P. and the Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program, with the amount not to exceed $23,056.00.  Funds are available in the Community Policing/Weed and Seed Fund, Professional Services Account, No. 260 3321 741 8001.

8. Recommending that payment be made to Karbowski Oil in the amount of $2,315.25 for the emergency purchase of motor oil.  The Motor Equipment Section of the Right of Way division required that the bulk tank be filled.  The annual blanket purchase order had not been established at the time, thereby necessitating an emergency purchase.  Funds are budgeted in the Motor Pool Operation Motor Vehicle Supplies Account, No. 661 4480 841 7312.

9. Recommending acceptance of the sole bid and issuance of a purchase order to NuSystems, Inc. in the amount of $5,400.00 for the purchase of a chemical feed system to be used to eliminate hydrogen sulfide, which was detected at both the Drake and Douglas lift stations.  Funds are available in the Sewer Operation and Maintenance Chemicals Account, No. 590 4835 861 7302.

10. Recommending acceptance of the low bid and issuance of a purchase to Karbowski Oil in the amount of $14,331.50 for the purchase of an annual supply of motor vehicle bulk fluids.  Funds are budgeted in the Motor Pool Operations Motor Vehicle Supplies Account, No. 661 4480 841 7312 and will be accounted for in the Motor Pool Operations Inventory Account, No. 661 0000 171 1123.

11. Recommending that Purchase Order No. 38981 issued to Michigan Cat be increased by $15,000.00 and that Purchase Order No. 38914 issued to Scott Tire be reduced by $15,000.00 for fiscal year 2010.  The City’s Municipal Garage requires the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and supplies for the maintenance of the City’s Caterpillar excavating, snowplowing and grinding equipment.  Due to an increase in the grinding activities at the municipal compost site, there has been a significant increase in the amount of maintenance necessary to keep that equipment in service.  Funds will be transferred from the Motor Pool Operations Motor Vehicle Repairs Account, No. 661 4480 841 8042 to the Motor Pool Operations Motor Vehicle Supplies Account, No. 661 4480 841 7312.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. An Ordinance to amend Subsection C, of Section 50.09, “Fees”, of Chapter 50, “Solid Waste”, of Title V, “Public Works”, of the City of Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-1.

CONSIDERATION AND PASSING OF ORDINANCES:

1. An Ordinance to amend Paragraph (B), “Neighborhood Districts,” of §12.33, “Saginaw Human Planning Commission,” of Chapter 12, “Boards and Commissions,” of Title I, Administrative Code of the City of Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-1.

2. An Ordinance to amend §130.51, “Loitering” of §130.50, et seq., “Curfews for Minors,” of Chapter 130, “Offenses Against Public Peace and Safety,” of Title XIII, “General Offenses,” of the City of Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-1.

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Reaffirming the City’s intent to comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.

2. Establishing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 2115 Rust Avenue.

3. Approving the City of Saginaw Apportionment of the Saginaw Area Storm Water Authority Annual Budget.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

 

Darnell Earley
City Manager