lansing city council info packet for nov. 15, 2010 meeting

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 10TH FLOORLANSING CITY HALL

124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUEAGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2010

TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

The following items were listed on the agenda in the City Clerk's Office by 12:00 p.m. onWednesday, November 10, 2010, in accordance with Section 3-103(2) of the City Charterand will be ready for your consideration at the regular meeting of the City Council onMonday, November 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 10th Floor, City Hall.

I. ROLL CALLII. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of November 8, 2010

IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS(Suspension of Council Rule #9 is needed toallow consideration of late items. Late items will be considered as part of the regularportion of the meeting to which they relate.)

V. TABLED ITEMS(Tabled items, if removed from the table, will be considered as partof the regular portion of the meeting to which they relate.)

VI. SPECIAL CEREMONIES1. Tribute; Anita Beavers for her service to the Colonial Village Neighborhood

Association and the City of Lansing

VII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERKVIII. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Time, place, purpose, or definition of

event 1 minute limit)

IX. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERSX. MAYORS COMMENTSXI. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGSXII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the

following items on the agenda: public hearings, resolutions, ordinances forintroduction, and ordinances for passage. The public may comment for up to threeminutes. Speakers must sign up on white form.)

A. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS

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XIII. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERSA. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGSB. CONSENT AGENDA

1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALYNNE ROBINSON

a. Tribute; Anita Beavers for her service to the Colonial VillageNeighborhood Association and the City of Lansing

C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTIOND. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEESE. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public HearingsF. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE

XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENTRELATED MATTERS

XV. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONSAND PETITIONS; AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS(Motion that all items beconsidered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by thePresident)

1. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS

a. Letter from the City Clerk submitting Minutes of Boards andAuthorities placed on file in the City Clerks Office

b. Letters from the Mayor re:

i. Transfer of Funds; State/Federal Programs, Domestic AbuseResponse Team County Contract

ii. Transfer of Funds; State/Federal Programs, 2010 JusticeAssistance Grant

iii. Transfer of Funds; State/Federal Programs, Victims of CrimeAct (VOCA)-Capital Area Response Effort (CARE) 2010-2011

2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS

a. Application for Community Funding submitted by Old Town

Neighborhood Association for its participation in Old Towns DickensVillage event to be held December 4, 2010


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b. Letters from John Pollard of 1718 Blair St. submitting Freedom ofInformation Act (FOIA) requests for a detailed list of all City CouncilCommittee of the Whole meetings scheduled from May 18 throughOctober 31, 2010 and a detailed report of the total dollars spent by theCity of Lansing on goods and services with breakdowns by ethnicity,

gender and business residence for fiscal year ended on June 30,2010

XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCEXVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERSXVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTXIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government

related matters are issues or topics relevant to the operation or governance of thecity. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up onyellow form.)

XX. ADJOURNMENT

CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK

Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in this meeting should contact theCity Clerks Office at (517) 483-4131 (TDD (517) 483-4479). 24 hour notice may be needed for certainaccommodations. An attempt will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests.


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Chris SwopeLansing City ClerkNovember 10, 2010

President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council10th Floor City HallLansing, MI 48933Dear President Robinson and Council Members:The Minutes from the Meetings of the following Boards and Authorities of the City ofLansing were placed on file in the City Clerk's Office and are attached for your informationand review.BOARD NAMEBoard of Ethics

DATE OF MEETINGSeptember 14, 2010

If I, or my staff, can provide further assistance or information relative to the filing of theseminutes, please contact us at 483-4131.Sincerely,

Chris Swope, Lan nity Clerk

Lansing City Clerk's O fficeNinth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695517-483-4131 517-377-0068 FAXwww.lansingmi.gov/clerk [email protected]


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APPROVED MINUTESLANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICSREGULAR MEETINGSEPTEMBER 14 - 5:30 P.M.LPD NORTH PRECINCT CONFERENCE ROOMThe meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Conference Room, Lansing PoliceDepartment North Precinct, Lansing, Michigan.BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Grettenberger, PhD, ChairpersonRev. Charles Bicy, Vice-ChairpersonRev. John FolkersWes ThorpConnie DoyleKirk HewittABSENT: Penny Gardner, PhDA QUORUM WAS PRESENT

OTHERS PRESENT: Don Kulhanek, Deputy City AttorneyKevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City ClerkPUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public commentAPPROVAL OF AGENDA:Mr. Reeves inform the Board that the City Clerk's Office had received an Affidavit of Disclosuresubmitted by Amanda Priebe of the Lansing Police Department.Moved by Ms. Doyle to approve the agenda with the inclusion of the Affidavit of Disclosuresubmitted by Amanda Priebe of the Lansing Police Department.MOTION CARRIEDSECRETARY'S REPORT: Approval of Minutes:Moved by Mr. Folkers to approve the minutes of July 13, 2010 as subm itted.MOTION CARRIEDCommunications and Petitions sent and received since the last meetinq:1. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Matthew Priebe of the Lansing Police DepartmentThe Board reviewed the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss,other than Mr. Priebe 's understanding of C onflict of Interest.Moved by Mr. Bicy to rec eive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure and se nd a letter statingno further action nee ded, but to include a definition of Conflict of Interest.MOTION CARRIED2. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Amanda Priebe of the Lansing Police DepartmentThe Board reviewed the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss,


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other than Ms. Priebe 's understanding of C onflict of Interest.Moved by Mr. Fo lkers to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure an d send a letterstating no further action neede d, but to include a definition of C onflict of Interest.MOTION CARRIEDCITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:Preliminary Report on Com plaint #2010-001Moved by Mr. Thorpfor the Board to go into closed session to discuss the Complaint.MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote:Yeas: Mr. Bicy, Ms. Doyle, Mr. Folkers, Ms. Grettenberger, Mr. Hewitt, Mr. ThorpNays: NoneThe Board entered into closed session at 5:52 P.M.The Board returned from closed session at 5:59 p.m.CHAIR'S REPORT:Ms. Grettenberger determined that the meeting scheduled for October 12, 2010 would becanceled due to a lack of quoru m due to the un availability of Mr. Thorp, Ms. Gardne r and herself.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:1. Revision of the A ffidavit of DisclosureNo action has taken place on this item.2. Revision of the Ethics OrdinanceMs. Gre ttenberger stated that a meeting on this item w as scheduled for later in the week.BOARD ROUND TABLEADJOURNED 6:14 P.M.


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Virg Bernero, Mayor

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR9th Floor, City Hall124 W. M ichigan AvenueLansing, Michigan 48933-1694(517) 483-4141 (voice)(517) 483-4479 (TDD)(517) 483-6066 (Fax)

TO: City Council President A'Lymze R obinson and Council Memb ersFROM: Mayor Virg BemeroDATE: November 10, 2010RE: Budget Transfer- Grant from the Office on Violence Against Womento the Ingham C ounty Prosecutor's Office for the Dom estic Assualt Response Team

The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review an d appropriate action.

VB/rhAttachment

"Equal Opportunity Employer"


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BUDGET TRANSFER FY2011Prepared by : RJB

Transfer #11-000Administrative x AppropriationsExecutive _ Change of Intentx Personnel _ Other Costs _ Equipment-Capital Projects _ Debt Service _ Op erating Transfer

Returned to Department for signature on:0/28/10TRANSFER FROM:" ST/FED PROGRAMSSOURCE: DOMESTIC ABUSE RESPONSE TEAM - COUNTY CONTRACTOrder Account Number(s) Title Request

AvailableBalance as of:

273.0.527000.17942 County Reimbursement $ 113,806.00 NA 10/21/10EXPLANATION: The Office on Violence Against Women, US Department of Justice, awarded to the Ingham CountyProsecutor's Office a two-year grant (10/01/10 - 9/30/12) to address the issues of domestic violence as serious violations ocriminal law. Encourages arrest policies in Intimate Partners Violence-type cases. USDOJ award # 2010-WE-AX-0024.

TRANSFER TO: ST/FED PROGRAMSSUBJECT: DOMESTIC ABUSE -RESPONSE TEAM - COUNTY CONTRACT AvailableTitle Req uest Balance as of:273.132201.707000.17942 Wages - Temporary Help $ 105,376.00 $ 0.00 10/21/10

r 273.132201.715000.17942 Fringe Benefits $ 8,430.00 $ 0.00 10/21/10Total $ 113,806.00

EXPLANATION: The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office administers the Domestic Assault Response Team (DART)under terms of federal law and the grant. Probation officers are a critical part of the approach which encourages arrestpolicies and other law enforcement actions to combat the problem of domestic abuse. The County contracted with theDistrict Court 54-A for the 100%-reimbursed hire of a fulltime special probation officer (full salary and partial-pay benefits)The project period and county contract with the court are effective from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2012.

The proposed transfer x has not resulted from or will not result in a material change in scope of services._ represents a material change in scope of services.

Account Number(s)

Approved by Ways & Means Approved by Council: Resolution #c:\myfiles\backup\court\transfer\011 DART McKenzie pobl00110.doc


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Virg Bernero, Mayor


TO: City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council MembersFROM: Mayor Virg BerneroDATE: November 10, 2010RE: Budget Transfer Justice Assistance Grant from the US Department of Justicefor LPD to Purchase CSI and Field Investigation Cameras and Other Resources

The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.

VB/rhAttachment



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BUDGET TRANSFER . FY2011Prepared by : RJB.Transfer #11-000Administrative x AppropriationsExecutive _ Change of IntentPersonnel x Other Costs x Equipment ,- Capital Projects _ Debt Service _ Operating Transfer

Returned to Department for signature on:0/17/1TRANSFER FROM: ST/FED PROGRAMSSOURCE: 2010 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANTOrder Account Number(s) Request AvailableBalanceitle as of:

273.0.527001.17663 Estimated Federal Revenue $ 156,836.00 NA 10/17/10EXPL ANATION : The Justice Assistance Grant 2010 (regular JAG 2010) was aw arded by the US Department of Justice,Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs in August 2010 (Project 2010-DJ-BX-0981). The total 100%federal grant award (zero local match) amounts to $156,836, to be shared $142,841 Lansing Police Department (LPD) an$13,995 Ingham County Sheriff Department. The multi-year project period is four years, 10/01/09 to 9/30/2013.TRANSFER TO: ST/FED PROGRAMS.SUBJECT: 2010,JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANTOrder Account Numbers Re q uest AvailableBalance as of:itle

273.343251.741000.17663 Miscellaneous Operating $ 25,000.00 $ 0.00 10/17/10273.343251.977000.17663 Equipment $ 117,851.00 $ 0.00 10/17/10273.343251.960002.17663 Ingham County EvidenceProgram $ 13,95.00 $ 0.00 10/17/10

Total $ 156,836.00EXPL ANATIO N: The federal JAG grant program is a continuing (annually-renewing), broad-reaching criminal justice alaw enforcement program for state, tribe, and local governments. The program is designed to foster cooperation amonglocal law enforcement agencies with common or closely-linked areas of jurisdiction and shared interests.The grant provides LPD with resources for a performance C SI camera and several field investigation cameras ($14,000),the DIVE recovery program ($10,000), the video communications transition from DSL to fiber optics ($14,000), a thirdaccess site equipped with a patrol server (this one in City Hall basement - $12,000), network email software enhancemen($7,500), the completion of the impound v ehicle evidence storage facility ($ 74,351), and computers, a TR V hydraulic liftdevice, an internal-PSU tracking system, and K9 bite sleeves ($11,000 various). The grant also provides resources forevidence equipment, sup. s, and materials for the Ingham County Sheriff Department.The proposed transfer as not resulted from or w ill not result in a material change in scope of services.

represents ate F ange in scope of services.

REQUESTED B DATE:bqUDe ': ii =i( irectorAPPROVED BY: DATE:I/6C)Ex- utiv^Ass'^'an o MayApproved by Ways & Means Approved by C ouncil:Resolution #:\myfiles\backup\Ipd\transfer\011 jagpob_regular.doc


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Virg Bernero, Mayor


TO: City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and C ouncil MembersFROM: Mayor Virg BerneroDATE: November 10, 2010RE: Budget Transfer- Victims of Crime Act Grant Revenues from the USDepartment of Justice Awarded to Capital Are Response Effort Program for Support andCounsel to Victims of Dom estic Violence

The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review an d appropriate action.VB/rhAttachment



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BUDGET TRANSFER FY2011Prepared by : RJBTransfer #11-000Administrative x AppropriationsExecutive _ Change of Intentx Personnel x Other Costs _ EquipmentCapital Projects - Debt Service _ Operating Transfer

TRANSFER FROM: ST/FED PROGRAMSSOURCE: VOCA-CARE 2010/2011

Returned to Department for signature on:0/21/1Order Account Number(s) Title Request AvailableBalance . as of:

273.0.501210.17941 Estimated Federal Revenue $ 125,204.00 $ NA 10/20/10EXPLANATION: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant revenues from the US Department of Justice through the state CrimVictims Services Comm ission are awarded to the Capital Area Response Effort (CARE) program to support and counselvictims of domestic violence. Fede ral grant funds of $125,204 (80% ) will continue the contract wage and fringe bene fit cosof a Coordinator, Followup Coordinator, and Support Advocate, and related supplies and operating expenses. There is nocash match requ ired from the City of Lansing. Additional volunteer work coordinated through the EV E, Inc crisis center istreated as "soft match" local funds and, together w ith donated city supplies, is valued at $31,301 (20%). Total award valueat 156,505. Federal grant project CVA#20457-14V09. Federal grant award #2009-VA-GX-0078.TRANSFER TO: ST/FED PROGRAMSSUBJECT: VOCA-CARE 2010/2011Order Account Number s Re q uest AvailableBalanceitle as of:

273.343201.707000.17941 Wages - Temporary Help $ 115,564.00 $ 0.00 10/20/10 Fringe Benefits $ 8,840.00 $ 0.00 10/20/10

273.343201.741000.17941 Miscellaneous Operating $ 800.00 $ 0.00 10/20/10Total $ 125,204.00

EXPLANATION: Total renewal funding for the Police Department VOCA-CARE project grant is valued at $156,505,including soft match contributions of city supplies and volunteers for response teams. The grant period extends fromOctober 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011.

The proposed transfer s not resulted from o r will not result in a m aterial change in scope of services.represents ange in scope of services. .

DATE: 10.) .2. , I

DATE:///s// Dv'\&+S k IApproved by Ways & Means .pproved by Council:Resolution #:\myfiles\backup\Ipd\transfer\011 VOCA-CARE pobl 00110.doc


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Application for Community Funding(5/23/05) -11

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LANSING CITY COUNCIL

-'City, State, Zip:\\'CX0 ^^"Contact Person(s) and Title(s):\Ct-\6g\c.1c Fey (\N. kc\cCaytime Phone:

ax Number: I)-mail Address:' p \C\ nrtmcITA-N .e''tC.i.`jCflmount Requested:1,Wvent Title & Type:C\-\-Q6N .e-:ciI\C\(\'C(1\V_ C'c''i-,6Lkl^1c\ .W Reason for Request: (check all that apply)Defray costs for Rental of Facility ,Defray costs for Rental of the ShowmobileDefray costs for Other Please Explain: M).CNACSFacility Requested For Event and or Equipment (please check)City Park ity Building Oldsmobile Park

ansing Centerhowmobile (mobile stage unit) Other Equipmenthat is the expected rental rate for the facility requested and or equipment?ate(s) and Time(s) of Event:A)K.e.Al fCd1d \2 `C4 - ^^ ^tlTotal Estimated Attendance:oVstimated Lansing Residents in Attendance:00 0

Organization Name : ) ` (t i c 'Rylt\C)'f1\7_C^t1C'`(1ax Id#:W-)?)\QC.-I22 r-)

Mailing Address: X23`7 `pr- c

Defray costs for Set UpDefray costs for Misc. Rental

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If your organization has applied for other City funding for this event, please list eachDepartment and amount requested:

lease list all other organizations that are sponsoring or participating in your event:If your organization received funding from the Lansing C ity Council previously please listthe amoun t, year, and purpose:oo lC'tr-DO ,otal amount of funds and sou rces granted by the City this year:otal amount of funds and sources g ranted by the City in the previous year:lease list any admission fee or registration fee for this event:ieeALONG WITH THIS COMPLETED FORM YOU M UST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:(Please check after each is completed and attach)A BUDGET FOR YOUR EVENTA LIST OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES AND HOW EACH FUNDING.SOURCE WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE EVENTIST OF YOUR ORGANIZATION=S OFFICERS/A COPY OF COMPLETED RESERVATION FORM OR CONTRACT FOR FACILITY- FOR THE EVENTf your request is granted, you must provide an accountin q of how the fundsreceived were spent and a w ritten analysis of the event to the C ity Counc il within60 days after the event. Attached please find a Comm unity Fundinq ReportinqStatement - it must be com pleted and returned along w ith the written analysisafter the event has taken place to be eligible for Com munity Funding for the nextfiscal or future fiscal years.

DO NOT W RITE BELOW THIS LINEApproved by the Com mittee on General Services and City Cou ncilDate Approvedesolution #ignature

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Old Town Dickens Village Budget & Funding Sources 2010

Old Town D ickens Village is a free, family-friendly, all-welcoming event to kick off the holiday season in OldTown. Participants will be treated to music, horse and carriage rides, puppet . shows, coloring, Scrooge theMusical, face painting, and much m ore. For the event's third year we have made it one day only with manyfree events for participants.ExpensesItem Cost Funding SourcePoster & schedule design $500 OTCA (in-kind)Posters & schedule printing $1,000 Jackson National Life (in-kind)Horse & Carriage , Rides $500 Grant FundedPuppet Show $600 Fred Engelgau (in-kind)Victorian Costumes DonatedMusic $1,000 Carolers (in-kind)Ice Carving $500 Steve Miller (in-kind)Luminaries $68 OTCAHoliday Decorations

Red Bows $100 OTCAChicken Wire $30 OTCA

Location $2,000 The Temple, OTCA O ffice, TD House,

Advertising & Promotion $1,000Perspective2 (in-kind)OTCA (in-kind)

Total Cost: $ 6,298Total Remaining: $500otal In-Kind Donations: $5,798 .

Total Cost for attendees: $0Other Possible Sponsors:Jackson National LifeSpartan Motors


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Participating OrganizationsTurner Dodge HousePerspective 2Grand Cafe/Sir PizzaGirls ScoutsCrystal Falls Horse & Carriage CompanySpartan Toyota Lexus of LansingWinans Elementary School ChorusLyons Elementary School ChorusMSU Russian ChorusGreat American Fierce Beard OrganizationDiscount TreesRiverview FitnessPlaymakers


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Old Town Commercial Association1232 Turner StreetLansing, MI [email protected]

www.iloveoldtown.comBoard of DirectorsDon McNabb,PresidentTriterraAaron Matthews,Vice PresidentClark HillKaren Steil,SecretarySuch VideoHeather Chunko,TreasurerFortin and ChunkoDavid Such,At LargeSuch Video

StaffBrittney HoszkiwExecutive DirectorChad BadgeroAinericorps VISTA

Lynne BrownMedia Graphics, Inc.Summer SchrinerGraceShannon RolleyJackson National LifeRochelle RizziRizzi DesignsGale SchaferOld Town Medical Arts BuildingMary SwansonSwanson Design


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November 8, 2010

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John Pollard1718 Blair St.Lansing, MI 48910(517) 484-1171

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Chris Swope, City ClerkCity of Lansing124 W. M ichigan Ave.9TH Floor, City HallLansing, MI 48933Dear Chris:

Enclosed are two items that I want you to put o n next week's City Council agenda, so they will become a partof the public record. The first document is a copy of a Freedom of Information request for a detailed list of allCity Council Committee of the Whole m eetings scheduled from M ay 18 through O ctober 31, 2010. Please notethat I have also requested information regarding all cancelled Committee of the Whole meetings during theaforementioned time period, as well as the attendance records of each Council member for all the Committeeof the Whole meetings that actually occurred from May 18 through October 31, 2010.The second document is a copy of a FOIA request for a detailed report of the total dollars spent by the City ofLansing on goods and services with breakdowns by ethnicity, gender and business residence for the fiscal yearwhich ended on June 30, 2010.Thank you for your cooperation in these matters. It is greatly appreciated.

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November 8, 2010

John Pollard1718 Blair St.Lansing, Mi 48910(517) [email protected]

Brigham Sm ith, FOIA OfficerCity Attorney's Office124 W. Michigan Ave.5th Floor, City HallLansing, MI48933Dear Brigham:Pursuant to the state open records law , Mich. Stat. Ann. Secs. 15.231 to 15.246, I hereby formally request access to andcopies of the records or list of City Council Committee of the Whole meetings for the period of May 18 through October31, 2010. Not only do I want a list of all these Council Committee of the Whole meetings, but I also need documentationof all cancelled Committee of the Whole meetings during the aforementioned time period and the attendance recordsof each council member for all the Committee of the Whole meetings that I am requesting. As provided by the openrecords law, I expect a response w ithin five (5) business days. If you choose to deny this reques t, please provide awritten explanation for the denial, including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely.Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.Furthermore, I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $100.00. If the cost would begreater than this amount, please notify me. Also, provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document.

Be advised that I am also prepared to pursue whatever legal remedy necessary to obtain access to the requested recordand information. I would note that the willful violation of the open records law can result in a fine of up to $500.00 andthe award of actual and compensatory damages, reasonable attorney fees, costs and disbursements.Please give your immediate attention to this formal request. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

cc: Chris Swope, City Clerk I


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November 8, 2010

Fair Share Coalition of LansingFISCQL

We all give. Therefore, we shall all receive.

Brigham Sm ith, FOIA OfficerCity Attorney's Office124 W. Michigan Ave.5th Floor, City HallLansing, MI 48933Dear Brigham:Pursuant to the state open records law, M ich. Stat. Ann. Secs. 15.231 to 15.246, I hereby formally request access to andcopies of data, information, lists, documents or reports regarding: (1) the total dollars amount spent by the City ofLansing on goods and s ervices for the fiscal year which ended on June 30, 2010; (2) total dollars spent with wom en- andminority-owned businesses, businesses owned by persons with disabilities, majority-owned businesses, and Lansing- andnon-Lansing-based bu sinesses and suppliers; (3) the total dollar amou nts and percentages of total purchases m ade witheach of these categories of suppliers; and (4) comparative data with the previous fiscal year. Please note that thisinformation should be formatted like the City did when it produced annual "Diversity Spending Reports."

As provided by the ope n records law, I expect a response w ithin five (5) business days. If you choose to deny thisrequest, please provide a written explanation for the denial, including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s)upon which you rely. Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material. Furthermore, I agree topay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $500.00. If the cost would be greater than this amount,please notify me. Also, provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document, the labor costs involved, etc.Be advised that I am also prepared to pursue whatever legal remedy necessary to obtain access to the requested recordsand information. I would note that the willful violation of the open records law can result in a fine of up to $500.00 andthe award of actual and compensatory damages, reasonable attorney fees, costs and disbursements.Please give your immediate attention to this formal request. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

John Pollard' `cc: Chris Swope, City Clerkv

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