Committee on Public Service
Regular MeetingLansing, MI · September 14, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES
Committee on Public Service
Monday, September 14, 2020 @ 3:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL-via remote audio/video
Council Member Dunbar, Chair
Council Member Spitzley, Vice Chair
Council Member Spadafore, Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Andy Kilpatrick, Public Service Dept.
Lisa Hagen, Assistant City Attorney
Greg Venker, Assistant City Attorney
Brian McGrain, EDP Director
Andy Kilpatrick, Public Service Director
Chad Gamble
Nancy Mahlow
Kiara Lancaster-Hay
Paul Roettger
Justin (no last name given)
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPITZLEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM AUGUST
31, 2020 AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
Public Comment
Mr. Roettger spoke in opposition to the current parking enforcement process during COVID
and the $10 visitor parking permit and $125 permit cost.
Justin asked the Committee for details on why parking on the streets are a nuisance and not
allowed.
Discussion
Council Member Spitzley acknowledged that during these months of discussion Council has
heard from both sides of the discussion, and the City needs to continue to keep the public
informed. She noted her understanding was that they were not enforcing during the time
Council was looking at the proposed amendments. Council Member Spadafore clarified it is
an active ordinance and is currently being enforced. He continued with his understanding that
the enforcement is to keep streets clear for emergencies, cleaning and traffic, so if the City
issues permits to allow parking it would defeat the goal. Lastly he noted that there are
ordinances that do not allow inoperable or abandoned vehicles on the streets, blocking
driveways or hydrants. Council Member Dunbar added to the discussion that parking has
never been prohibited during the day, and this would be to address snow emergencies and
cleaning.
Mr. Gamble stated the department is finding the challenge is that with more vehicles on the
streets, it makes it harder for street clean up, maintenance, snow emergencies, and
addressing flooding situations. Mr. Gamble confirmed that the ordinance currently on the
books has only been enforced for a few months. Another concern Mr. Gamble noted was that
the streets are being used as parking lots as an extension of their driveways. Mr. Gamble
concluded that he was encouraging Council to consider how long a vehicle should be parked
on the street. Council Member Dunbar pointed out that currently the only prohibition is parking
from 2am – 5am. The Council has heard from residents who cannot afford the permit to allow
that parking, and also speeding on the streets. Her opinion would be if cars are allowed to
park on the street it would slow the speeds. Mr. Gamble encouraged the Council to consider
amending the ordinance to address low income issues. Council Member Spitzley supported
the Committee comments and noted they cannot make decisions based on “vehicular
pollution”, and she noted that Council has heard the Mayor is not opposing these
amendments.
ORDINANCE –Amendment; Repeal Section 404.01(j); Eliminate the prohibition of street
parking from 2am – 5am
Council Member Spadafore shared his screen with proposed amendments.
Section 4. Nothing about this repeal shall affect, or be construed to affect, the City’s
authority to otherwise manage parking on City streets, including the ability to tow
abandoned or inoperable vehicles.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
FOR SECTION 404.01(J) TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION 4. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION
CARRIED 3-0.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
ORDINANCE-Amendment; Repeal Section 404.13; Eliminate Annual and Temporary Permits
for Overnight Parking
Council Member Spadafore shared his screen with the proposed amendments.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, TO REPEAL
CHAPTER 404, SECTION 404.13, TO ELIMINATE ANNUAL AND TEMPORARY
PERMITS FOR OVERNIGHT STREET PARKING AND CREATE THE ABILITY
FOR RESIDENTS OF INDIVIDUAL STREETS TO PETITION THE TRAFFIC
ENGINEER TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF LIMITING OR
PROHIBITING PARKING BY TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER IS APPROPRIATE .
THE CITY OF LANSING ORDAINS:
Section 1. That Chapter 404, Section 404.13, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Lansing, Michigan, be and is hereby repealed entirely and replaced as follows:
404.13 – RESIDENTIAL PETITION TO TRAFFIC ENGINEER REGARDING
STREET PARKING.
ALONG ANY STREET WHERE THE MAJORITY OF FRONT FOOTAGE OF
BOTH SIDES IS ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE, IF A MAJORITY OF THE
PROPERTY OWNERS ON SUCH STREET SIGN A PETITION REQUESTING
LIMITATION OR PROHIBITION OF STREET PARKING ALONG ONE OR BOTH
SIDES OF SUCH STREET, THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER SHALL UNDERTAKE A
STUDY EXAMINING WHAT PARKING IS NEEDED AND IF ANY LIMITATION
OR PROHIBITION OF PARKING BY TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER IS
APPROPRIATE.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
FOR SECTION 404.13 TO ADD THE OPTION FOR A TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER.
Council Member Dunbar asked Mr. Kilpatrick and Mr. McGrain if their departments would have
any issues with the proposed changes, and they confirmed they would not. Council Member
Spadafore asked if residential parking zones would not be effected and Mr. Kilpatrick
confirmed.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDMENT, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
ORDINANCE- Create Section 404.12; Regulate Street Parking during Snow Emergencies
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECTION 404.12. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
The Committee asked the administration to forward the policy so they can keep the
constituents informed.
DISCUSSION – Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget Priorities
The Committee reviewed the recommended policies by the Board of Public Service.
Council Member Spitzley had a scheduling conflict and had to leave the meeting.
Board of Public Service Items:
1. Increase general fund support for implementation of the City's Street System
Asset Management Plan, with a priority placed on reconstructing and preserving
neighborhood streets, especially in those areas of the city which have been
historically underserved. We encourage the Department to continue utilizing new
and innovative ways to extend the life of our existing streets.
2. Maintain and expand funding for sidewalk repairs and right-of-way maintenance
and improvement, with a priority placed on underserved areas; this should all be
done while keeping safety a priority for Lansing residents and visitors, and
meeting or exceeding the compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
3. Maintain and expand funding to update and improve the fleet of city vehicles, with
specific priority for the Department.
4. Establish Lansing as a leader in PFAS regulation, testing, monitoring and
enforcement through maintaining and increasing funding for educational and
training purposes, and working with relevant federal, state, county and local
governments, and non-government organizations.
5. Expand opportunities for multi-family residential and business recycling.
6. Follow recommendations (to the greatest extent feasible) of the energy audit of all
facilities and properties to save on energy and cut costs by replacing wasteful
devices with ones that are energy efficient and reduce the carbon footprint of the
City of Lansing.
The Committee discussed each item and concurred to add all items on the priorities under the
Committee on Public Services.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE ADDING THE ITEMS TO
THE BUDGET PRIORITIES. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
Submitted by Sherrie Boak,
City Council Office Manager, Recording Secretary
Lansing City Council
Approved: November 9, 2020
Agenda
AGENDA
Committee on Public Services
Monday, September 14, 2020 @ 3:00 p.m.
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Email comments prior to the meeting to sherrie.boak@lansingmi.gov
Council Member Dunbar, Chair
Council Member Spitzley, Vice Chair
Council Member Spadafore, Member
1) Call to Order
2) Public Comment on Agenda Items(3 minutes)
3) Minutes
August 31, 2020
4) Discussion/Action:
A.) ORDINANCE –Amendment; Repeal Section 404.01(j); Eliminate the prohibition of
street parking from 2am – 5am
B.) ORDINANCE-Amendment; Repeal Section 404.13; Eliminate Annual and Temporary
Permits for Overnight Parking
C.) ORDINANCE- Create Section 404.12; Regulate Street Parking during Snow
Emergencies
D.) DISCUSSION – Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget Priorities
5) Other
6) Adjourn
With Executive Order 2020-4, Governor Whitmer declared a statewide State of Emergency due to the spread of the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to provide essential protections to
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DRAFT
MINUTES
Committee on Public Service
Monday, August 31, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL-via remote audio/video
Council Member Dunbar, Chair
Council Member Spitzley, Vice Chair
Council Member Spadafore, Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Andy Kilpatrick, Public Service Dept.
Lisa Hagen, Assistant City Attorney
Greg Venker, Assistant City Attorney
Public Comment
No public comment at this time.
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPITZLEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM AUGUST
25, 2020 AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
Discussion
RESOLUTION – Acceptance of Pavement Asset Management Plan
Mr. Kilpatrick informed the Committee that this resolution and document is a requirement by
MDOT now and it will be the first year the City of Lansing will be submitting. This reports the
PACER data collected and the trends. By submitting this allows for planning accordingly for
the funds.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR
THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PAVEMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN. ROLL CALL
VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
RESOLUTION – Traffic Control No. 20-07; Install Stop Signs’ High Street and Cesar Chavez
Avenue Intersection
Mr. Kilpatrick confirmed that the current traffic light has been in flashing mode for year and
half, and signage is on site stating it is being evaluated. Council Member Spadafore asked if
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the street would be repainted to line up the lanes at the intersection. Mr. Kilpatrick confirmed it
has been done.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR
TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER NO. 20-07; STOP SIGNS AT HIGH STREET AND CESAR
CHAVEZ AVENUE INTERSECTION. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m.
Submitted by Sherrie Boak,
City Council Office Manager, Recording Secretary
Lansing City Council
Approved: ___________________
DRAFT #1
February 27, 2020
1 ORDINANCE NO. ___________
2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, TO REPEAL
3 CHAPTER 404, SECTION 404.01(j), TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION ON STREET
4 PARKING BETWEEN 2:00AM AND 5:00AM ON ANY DAY.
5 THE CITY OF LANSING ORDAINS:
6 Section 1. That Chapter 404, Section 404.01(j), of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
7 Lansing, Michigan, be and is hereby repealed in its entirety and shall be null and void and of no
8 effect.
9 Section 2. All ordinances, resolutions or rules, parts of ordinances, resolutions or rules
10 inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed in their entirety and shall be null and
11 void and of no effect.
12 Section 3. Should any section, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared to be
13 invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof
14 other than the part so declared to be invalid.
15 Section 4. This ordinance repeal shall take effect on the 30th day after enactment, unless
16 given immediate effect by City Council.
17
18 Approved as to form:
19
20 __________________________________________
21 City Attorney
22
23 Dated: ________________________________
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DRAFT #1
February 27, 2020
1 ORDINANCE NO. ___________
2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, TO REPEAL
3 CHAPTER 404, SECTION 404.13, TO ELIMINATE ANNUAL AND TEMPORARY
4 PERMITS FOR OVERNIGHT STREET PARKING.
5 THE CITY OF LANSING ORDAINS:
6 Section 1. That Chapter 404, Section 404.13, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
7 Lansing, Michigan, be and is hereby repealed in its entirety and shall be null and void and of no
8 effect.
9 Section 2. All ordinances, resolutions or rules, parts of ordinances, resolutions or rules
10 inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed in their entirety and shall be null and
11 void and of no effect.
12 Section 3. Should any section, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared to be
13 invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof
14 other than the part so declared to be invalid.
15 Section 4. This ordinance repeal shall take effect on the 30th day after enactment, unless
16 given immediate effect by City Council.
17
18 Approved as to form:
19
20 __________________________________________
21 City Attorney
22
23 Dated: ________________________________
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1 ORDINANCE NO. ______
2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, TO AMEND CHAPTER
3 404 OF THE LANSING CODIFIED ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 404.12 TO
4 PROVIDE FOR THE DECLARATION OF SNOW EMERGENCY DURING AND AFTER
5 WEATHER EVENTS THAT WILL REQUIRE SALTING AND/OR PLOWING OF
6 ROADWAYS; TO PROVIDE FOR HOW NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN FOR SNOW
7 EMERGENCIES; TO PROHIBIT PARKING IN ROADWAYS DURING DECLARED SNOW
8 EMERGENCIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR PERSONS PARKING ON THE
9 ROADWAYS DURING DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCIES.
10
11 THE CITY OF LANSING ORDAINS:
12 Section 1. That Chapter 404 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing is
13 hereby amended to add Section 404.12 as follows:
14 404.12 – PARKING PROHIBITED DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES
15 WHEN WEATHER EVENTS REQUIRE SALTING AND/OR PLOWING OF SNOW AND ICE
16 FROM THE ROADWAYS TO ENSURE SAFE TRAVEL, SNOW EMERGENCIES WILL BE
17 DECLARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION. DURING
18 DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCIES, NO PERSON MAY PARK ANY VEHICLE, OR
19 LEAVE ANY VEHICLE PARKED, UPON ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF LANSING
20 DESCRIBED BY THIS SECTION.
21 (A) DECLARATION AND PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF SNOW EMERGENCY.
22 THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE WILL DECLARE A SNOW EMERGENCY
23 WHENEVER A WEATHER EVENT, OR ANTICIPATED WEATHER EVENT, WILL
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1 REQUIRE SALTING AND/OR PLOWING OF SNOW AND ICE FROM THE ROADWAYS IN
2 THE CITY. THE CHIEF OF POLICE SHALL CAUSE EACH DECLARATION OF A SNOW
3 EMERGENCY TO BE PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED BY MEANS OF TELEVISION AND
4 RADIO BROADCASTS AND/OR TELECASTS FROM STATIONS WITH A NORMAL
5 OPERATING RANGE COVERING THE CITY, INCLUDING CABLE TELEVISION
6 FRANCHISEES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY. THE CHIEF OF POLICE MAY CAUSE
7 SUCH DECLARATION TO BE FURTHER MADE IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL
8 CIRCULATION IF NECESSARY AND FEASIBLE.
9 (B) THREE LEVELS OF SNOW EMERGENCY.
10 THERE SHALL BE THREE LEVELS OF SNOW EMERGENCY WHICH MAY BE
11 DECLARED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, DEFINED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
12 (I) LEVEL 1 – DURING A LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY, PARKING WILL BE
13 PROHIBITED BETWEEN 2-6 AM IN THE DOWNTOWN, AND DURING ALL
14 HOURS ON SELECT ARTERIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD, AND TRANSIT
15 ROUTE ROADWAYS, WHICH WILL BE NAMED WHEN THE SNOW
16 EMERGENCY IS DECLARED.
17 (II) LEVEL 2 – DURING A LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, PARKING WILL BE
18 PROHIBITED BETWEEN 2-6 AM IN THE DOWNTOWN, AND DURING ALL
19 HOURS IN THE REST OF THE CITY.
20 (III) LEVEL 3 – DURING A LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY, PARKING WILL BE
21 PROHIBITED 24 HOURS A DAY THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
22 (C) TERMINATION OF SNOW EMERGENCY AND PARKING PROHIBITION.
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1 ONCE IN EFFECT, THE PROHIBITION ON PARKING IN ROADWAYS SHALL REMAIN
2 IN EFFECT UNTIL TERMINATED BY ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, IN
3 COORDINATION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE, BY THE SAME MEANS
4 SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (A). ADDITIONALLY, A ROADWAY THAT HAS BEEN
5 PLOWED OF SNOW AND ICE, FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE BLOCK ON BOTH SIDES,
6 AFTER DECLARATION AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SNOW EMERGENCY, SHALL
7 BECOME EXCLUDED FROM THE PROHIBITION ON PARKING:
8 (D) VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
9 ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION WILL BE TICKETED FOR A PARKING
10 VIOLATION AND FINED CONSISTENT WITH THIS CHAPTER. IN ANY PROCEEDING
11 FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, PROOF THAT A PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL
12 WAS THE REGISTERED OWNER OF A PARTICULAR VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE
13 VIOLATION SHALL CREATE THE PRESUMPTION THAT THE REGISTERED OWNER
14 WAS THE PERSON WHO PARKED THE VEHICLE IN VIOLATION.
15 (E) TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES PARKED IN ROADWAY DURING
16 SNOW EMERGENCY.
17 ANY VEHICLE PARKED OR LEFT ON ANY CITY ROADWAY IN VIOLATION OF THIS
18 SECTION CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC HAZARD AND AN OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC
19 AND MAY BE TOWED AND IMPOUNDED IMMEDIATELY. NO PERSON MAY
20 RECOVER ANY IMPOUNDED VEHICLE WITHOUT FIRST PAYING THE COST OF
21 REMOVAL AND STORAGE, NOTWITHSTANDING, AND APART FROM, ANY FINE
22 WHICH MAY ALSO BE IMPOSED FOR VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER.
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1 Section 2. All ordinances, resolutions or rules, parts of ordinances, resolutions or rules
2 inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed in their entirety and shall be null and
3 void and of no effect.
4 Section 3. Should any section, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared to be invalid,
5 the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the
6 part so declared to be invalid.
7 Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect on March 1, 2020, unless given immediate effect
8 by City Council, and pursuant to Section 3-307 of the City Charter, this Chapter shall expire
9 December 31, 2028.
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Draft – August 31, 2020
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Lansing requires the Council to adopt an annual statement
of Budget Policies and Priorities serving to guide the Administration in developing and presenting
the Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council established the following Mission;
The City of Lansing’s mission is to ensure quality of life by:
I. Promoting a vibrant, safe, healthy and inclusive community that provides
opportunity for personal and economic growth for residents, businesses and
visitors,
II. Securing short- and long-term financial stability through prudent management
of city resources,
III. Providing reliable, efficient and quality services that are responsive to the
needs of residents and businesses,
IV. Adopting sustainable practices that protect and enhance our cultural, natural
and historical resources,
V. Facilitating regional collaboration and connecting communities; and
WHEREAS, the standing committees of the City Council have met to evaluate the budget and
recommend an annual statement of budget policies and priorities to guide the Administration in
developing and presenting the Fiscal Year 2021–2022 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council has established the following as
its Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Budget Policies and Priorities and requests that the Administration
review them and encourages that they, to the extent practical, be included in the
Administration’s budget presented due to the City Council by the fourth Monday in March 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee of the Whole has established the following priorities:
1. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
2. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on Development and Planning has established the
following priorities:
1. $50,000-$80,000: (1) FTE Financial Empowerment Employee; RE: Focus on Small
Business, Minority Businesses; Female Owned Businesses
2. $TBD: Façade Grant Program; RE: Tasked to Return on Equity Report on Previous
Façade Grants provided to small businesses
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has established the
following priorities:
1. $500,000: (4) FTE Social Workers-(1) FTE Administrative Assistant (Dept.(s) TBD)
2. $250,000: Lansing Police Department Officer Training- External Sources
3. $125,000: (1) FTE Grant Writer (Neighborhood Citizen Engagement OR HRCS); RE:
Assist Local Groups and organizations in grant research, grant writing and monitoring.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on General Services has established the following
priorities:
1. $5,000: Training Modules for Boards and Commissions; (Dept. OCA)
2. $TBD: Printing Costs to Provide Written Materials to Residents who do not have
access to computers, internet or cell phones with document capability
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations has established the
following priorities:
1. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
2. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on Personnel has established the following priorities:
1. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
2. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on Public Safety has established the following
priorities:
1. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
2. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on Public Service has established the following
priorities:
1. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
2. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Committee on Ways and Means has established the following
priorities:
1. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
2. Item with proposed cost (if a cost is estimable)
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council would like to continue its commitment, if funding is
available, to:
Maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure;
Preserve and ensure clean, safe, well-maintained housing and neighborhoods;
Provide comprehensive and affordable recreational programs and youth and family
services;
Explore alternatives for improved efficiency in service and delivery.
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LANSING BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE BUDGET PRIORITIES RESOLUTION
AUGUST 20, 2020
RESOLVED, recognizing the financial challenges facing the City of Lansing (“City”) and its Public Service
Department (“Department”), including the Department’s obligations to comply with numerous mandates
(including unfunded mandates) the Lansing Board of Public Service supports the efforts of the Department.
RESOLVED, the Board of Public Service supports and recommends the following budget priorities to the Lansing
City Council for consideration with Council's Budget Policies and Priorities for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021–
June 30, 2022:
1. Increase general fund support for implementation of the City's Street System Asset Management
Plan, with a priority placed on reconstructing and preserving neighborhood streets, especially in
those areas of the city which have been historically underserved. We encourage the Department
to continue utilizing new and innovative ways to extend the life of our existing streets;
2. Maintain and expand funding for sidewalk repairs and right-of-way maintenance and
improvement, with a priority placed on underserved areas; this should all be done while keeping
safety a priority for Lansing residents and visitors, and meeting or exceeding the compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
3. Maintain and expand funding to update and improve the fleet of city vehicles, with specific
priority for the Department;
4. Establish Lansing as a leader in PFAS regulation, testing, monitoring and enforcement through
maintaining and increasing funding for educational and training purposes, and working with
relevant federal, state, county and local governments, and non-government organizations;
5. Expand opportunities for multi-family residential and business recycling;
6. Follow recommendations (to the greatest extent feasible) of the energy audit of all facilities and
properties to save on energy and cut costs by replacing wasteful devices with ones that are
energy efficient and reduce the carbon footprint of the City of Lansing.
RESOLVED, as the Department generates savings through improved efficiencies in service delivery and other
areas, these savings should be maintained within the Department.