Committee on Ways and Means
Regular MeetingLansing, MI · October 26, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES
Committee on Ways and Means
Monday, October 26, 2020 @ 4:15 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:18 p.m.
Members Present via audio/video
Council Member Carol Wood, Chair remotely from Lansing, Michigan
Council Member Peter Spadafore, Vice Chairperson remotely from Lansing, Michigan
Council Member Brian T Jackson, Member - unexcused
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Joe Abood, Chief Deputy City Attorney
Joe McClure, LPD
Chris Swope, City Clerk
Mary Hemstreet
Bill Heighland
Mike Tobin, LFD
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM
OCTOBER 2, 2020 AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Public Comment
Ms. Hemstreet spoke on the issues with the current retiree healthcare changes proposed by the
Administration. She asked how far along the City was in the process, what the opt-out options
are and noted she has not received any information. Council Member Wood noted that there
will be another Committee meeting dedicated to this topic.
Mr. Heighland spoke on his concerns with the recent proposed retiree healthcare changes.
Discussion/Action:
RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance- CTCL Elections Grant Amendment
Mr. Swope outlined for the Committee that this is an amendment to a grant that has been
approved, providing an increase to address facility improvements at the South Washington
Complex. These facility improvements will include improvements to heating and ventilation
concerns. In addition funding will be used for the recent drive thru voting. Council Member
Wood asked Mr. Swope if there was a City match and was informed there was not. Council
Member Wood then asked if there were any funds going towards temporary staff payments. Mr.
Swope stated it is, but he has been offering overtime to his full time employees as well before
temporary employees. Council Member Spadafore asked if the heating and ventilation
equipment would be rented or purchased. Mr. Swope stated some of the ventilation portions
will be installed permanently, but the hearing unit itself is rented and sitting outside the building
with a propane tank.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE
GRANT ON CTCL ELECTIONS GRANT AMENDMENT. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION
CARRIED 2-0.
RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance – DUI and Seat Belt Overtime Traffic Enforcement
Mr. McClure informed the Committee that the fund is $55,803 focused on overtime for DUI and
Seatbelt traffic stops. Historically he noted that from 2014-2019 there were 7,724 Michigan
traffic crash that there were injuries or death, 3,787 of no seatbelt use in that same time period.
The City of Lansing will administer the grant and $16,024 will go to MSU Law Enforcement,
$16,332 to East Lansing Law Enforcement and the remaining $23,447 to the Lansing Police
Department. Council Member Wood asked if there is a City match and was told by Mr. McClure
there is no match. Council Member Spadafore if the funds will also address the fringe, FICA
and benefits in the overtime. Mr. McClure stated that the costs will include FICA, Retirement
and Fringes, but for the LPD there are no social security but Medicare. Mr. McClure then
concluded his presentation by outlining that the number of hours for the grant would be 208
hours for the LPD, MSU is 223 hours and East Lansing is 221 hours. For the seat belt
enforcement the LPD has 53 hours, MSU has 57 hours and East Lansing 57 hours. As the
nationwide effort, there is a specific time period of October 30th through November 1st. Council
Member Wood asked, based on the policy LPD has adopted, how would this impact the policy
on stops. Mr. McClure stated this is for primary stop issues. Lastly, Council Member Wood
asked if the City had received this grant before, and Mr. McClure confirmed they had it last year,
but last year it was administrated by the East Lansing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADADFORE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR
THE GRANT ACCEPTANCE OF THE DUI AND SEAL BELT OVERTIME TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
OTHER
Council Member Wood noted for the record that there was a COVID grant that was referred to
Committee, however she was informed that it was withdrawn because it was not the grant
acceptance but a grant application. Once the grant is granted, it will come to the City Council
for grant acceptance.
Council Member Wood then stated to the public there will be a future Committee on Ways and
Means strictly dedicated to the City retiree questions on their benefits.
Council Member Spadafore noted to Council Member Wood that Council this afternoon received
emails from the auditors on their annual questions.
ADJOURN
Adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Submitted by,
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager, Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on November 6, 2020
Agenda
AGENDA
Committee on Ways and Means
Monday, October 26, 2020 @ 4:15 p.m.
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Councilmember Wood, Chair
Councilmember Spadafore, Vice Chair
Council Member Jackson, Member
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment on Agenda Items
3. Minutes
October 2, 2020
4. Discussion/Action:
A. RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance- CTCL Elections Grant Amendment
B. RESOLUTION – Grant Acceptance – DUI and Seat Belt Overtime Traffic
Enforcement
5. Other
6. Adjourn
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DRAFT
MINUTES
Committee on Ways and Means Special Meeting
Friday, October 2, 2020 @ 8:30 a.m.
Via ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present via audio/video
Council Member Carol Wood, Chair
Council Member Peter Spadafore, Vice Chairperson
Council Member Brian T Jackson, Member- unexcused
OTHERS PRESENT
Sherrie Boak, City Council Office Manager
Jim Smiertka, City Attorney
Lisa Hagen, Assistant City Attorney
Judy Kehler, Chief Strategy Officer
Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPADAFORE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL VOTE, MOTION CARRIED 2-0.
Public Comment
No public comment at this time.
Discussion/Action:
DISCUSSION – City Retiree Healthcare
Ms. Kehler began the meeting by addressing the questions that were submitted to her prior to the
meeting, and answers provided to the Committee Thursday. These are listed as part of the
minutes.
The meeting was ended by Council Office Manager Sherrie Boak at 8:54 a.m. due to an
unexpected interruption by a member of the public.
The meeting was reopened and immediately adjourned by Council Member Spadafore after he
stated the earlier meeting was closed due to the unexpected interruption from a member of the
public. The public was informed the next meeting would be Friday, October 9, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
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ADJOURN
Adjourned at 9:10 a.m. by Council Member Spadafore
Submitted by,
Sherrie Boak, Council Office Manager
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee on________________
WAYS & MEANS RETIREE HEALTHCARE QUESTIONS
1. Was there an RFP put out for retiree health care?
a. Page 39 of the Seigel report states “Potential cost reduction through a group Medicare
Advantage or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug program is beyond the scope of the
report since it can only be evaluated via a vendor competitive bidding process.”
An RFP was issued in November 2019.
2. Was the Lansing City Attorney consulted on what is being proposed?
a. Page 54 of the report states “The City should review all correspondence, contracts, letters,
documents, etc. to determine what, if any, any legal promises have been made to current
retirees and or current employees (as future retirees).”
3. Will retirees that are part of the Targeted Incentive Plan (2010) be moved to these plans?
This is currently under review.
4. Police and Fire older retirees that are not Medicare eligible, what plan(s) will they be moved
to. The City made an initiative to get every Medicare eligible retiree enrolled in Medicare late
spring. Any retiree that was not Medicare eligible was sent a letter from the City with
instructions to enroll for Medicare and the City would reimburse their Part A and/or Part B
Premiums. Most retirees complied but there are still a few that need to enroll. Ideally, we
would like these individuals to enroll for Medicare during the next open enrollment for
Medicare and then we will put them on the Humana Medicare Advantage plans. Until they
enroll for Medicare, they will maintain the BCBSM or PHP coverage with the new plan design. I
will send you a separate email with the communications and list of retirees we knew didn’t
have Part A and / or B. We also tracked who enrolled and whom we moved into the Medicare
plans.
5. Do current retiree premium share amounts still apply? Yes
6. We believe this is a Medicare Advantage Plan; if so is it a PPO, HMO, or PFFS plan? This is a
passive PPO plan, which means the benefits are the same whether a member sees an in-
network or non-network provider.
7. Current plan with Medicare as primary, allows members to access services at any provider in
the country that accepts Medicare. Not so, with Medicare Advantage plans, where is the list of
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in network providers? This is a PPO Passive plan and as long as the provider/Hospital accepts
Medicare and Medicare assignment, they can see the provider. They have coverage
throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Please note: Even if the provider/hospital states they
are out of network, the member will still have in network benefits and will be able to see the
provider. The two questions the member should ask their doctor or facility is one.) Do they
Accept Medicare. 2.) Do they bill Humana Group Medicare?
8. Members that live part time in one area of the country and part time in another part, what
do they do for coverage when not located in their specified network? Is there ANY out of
network benefits? This is a PPO Passive plan and as long as the provider/Hospital accepts
Medicare and Medicare assignment, they can see the provider. They have coverage
throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Please note: Even if the provider/hospital states they
are out of network, the member will still have in network benefits and will be able to see the
provider. The two questions the member should ask their doctor or facility is one.) Do they
accept Medicare? 2.) Do they bill Humana Group Medicare?
9. If I’m in the midst of cancer treatment and my oncologist is not a participating provider, will I
be denied benefits?
You will not be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition. Pre Medicare patients can call Health
Advocate at (866) 695-8622, and Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154 for more
detailed information.
10. My current plan does not require a referral for a specialist. Does this plan? A referral is not
required to see a specialist.
11. Are chiropractic, physical therapy, and mental health visits covered? Same copay as
medical office visit?
There are multiple retirees plans, so it is better for Pre Medicare retirees to call Health Advocate at (866)
695-8622 , and for Medicare retirees to contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154, for more detailed
information.
12. Are diagnostic tests and imaging covered? If so, after deductible has been met?
Tests and imaging is covered but to get more accurate detailed coverage information, Pre Medicare
retirees can contact Health Advocate at (866) 695-8622, and Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at
(866) 286-5154.
13. Is ER co-pay waived if admitted to hospital?
80% is waived if admitted within 24 hours. Maximum $120 out-of-pocket per visit. Emergency
room physician services are 100% covered.
Pre Medicare retirees can contact Health Advocate at (866) 695-8622
Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154
14. Are substance abuse needs covered? Both in and out patient?
Yes, they are covered. Pre Medicare retirees can contact Health Advocate at (866) 695-8622, and
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Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154, for more detailed information.
15. What is the coverage for Home health care, Skilled nursing care, Hospice, and Durable
Medical Equipment?
Pre Medicare retirees can contact Health Advocate at (866) 695-8622
Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154
16. Drug coverage - do you have to fill at in network providers?
Pre Medicare patients should call Health Advocate at (866) 695-8622 and
Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154 for a detailed answer.
17. Am I ever required to obtain pre-approval before obtaining any drug or medical service?
This can best be answered by Health Advocate for Pre Medicare patients at (866) 695-8622
Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154
18. How can we access the formulary that tells what drugs are brand and preferred brand?
Pre Medicare retirees can contact Health Advocate at (866) 695-8622, or
Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154
19. Will mail order for drugs be offered?
Yes, retail and mail order will be offered with this plan.
Pre Medicare retirees can contact Health Advocate at (866) 695-8622
Medicare retirees can contact Amwins at (866) 286-5154
20. Current plan allows for items that are not covered by the plan to be submitted for
reimbursement, if the item would have been covered under the BCBS or PHP plan. Is this still
allowed? No, the reimbursement program will be terminated effective 1/1/21.
21. Please copies of the language for our review on the early out incentives given to employees
to retire. TO BE PROVIDED.
Additional questions:
1. During the last Ways & Means Committee meeting it is reported that the city is paying say $150,000
for MV contract....can you please also ask if MV is receiving payments from the vendors of the the
companies that they are choosing for Lansing employees? Pages 2-3 of the attached agreement
describe Manquen Vances compensation. Commissions have exceeded the fee so MV hasn’t
charged the City anything directly as part of this contract. Commissions exist with all carriers in
the insurance market and do not drive MV’s decisions or recommendations in any way
For example, do they receive money from PHP, BCBS, Delta dental, Humana and/or
AmWins. If so, please provide a list of all monies and name of company they receive such
payments for City of Lansing benefit plans...for both active and retiree benefit plans....this should
include not just the companies above but also Hartford Life, Lincoln Financial, Maxor Drugs.
TO BE PROVIDED.
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2. What are the monthly premium rates the city pays Humana? That’s going to be very low I
expect. The Humana rate is $83.79 per member effective 1/1/21.
3. Outpatient Hospital Services in the Humana Plan are not at the current coverage levels for our
over-65 retirees. Please double check and find out. This will negatively affect our oldest
retirees. The coverage for all retirees will be amended to the new plans effective 1/1/21. The
new coverage does not match the current coverage. Retirees will experience changes in their
benefits and out of pocket cost. To help assist retirees with additional expenses, the City is
offering a hardship fund for any retiree with an annual income less than 2x federal poverty level
with a cash stipend.
4 Chemo coverage is reduced in the Humana Plan for our over-65 retirees. This is a huge
difference that could destroy the savings of our oldest cancer patients, please advise.
Coverage is 80% after combined annual deductible is met. The City also offers a hardship
program to assist with healthcare costs.
LANSING CITY COUNCIL
GRANT INFORMATION FORM
(Required for all grant applications and acceptances)
REFERRAL DATE: 10/12/2020
GRANT NAME: CTCL Elections Grant Amendment
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
CONTACT PERSON (INCLUDE EMAIL AND PHONE): Brian Jackson brian.jackson@lansingmi.gov 483-4135
APPLICATION DATE 9/30/2020 AWARD DATE: TBD
GRANT CYCLE: ___________ Check One: _ Annual One-Time XXXX
FUND AMOUNT: ____$44,648_________ (Breakdown below should total this amount)
Outdoor Temp Employees Runners (2 person) $ 5,400
Drive Thru Tent Rental $ 1,296
Outdoor Tent for AVCB on Election Day (PPE) $ 952
Directional Signage for Drive Thru $ 2,000
Temporary Air Exchange Unit at SWOC (PPE) $ 25,000
Communications $ 10,000
$ 44,648
CITY MATCH (IF APPLICABLE): $0
GRANT PAYS FOR: See attached Grant Agreement.
FUND ALLOCATIONS (Please describe the purpose of the grant and allowable uses):
See. Attached Grant for more details. Here are highlights on how the grant fund will impact the public directly:
With the COVID-19 outbreak at nearby Michigan State University, the City of Lansing had to reassess it risks and found
additional solutions to keep our election workers and public safer with fresh air exchange for our old building and drive-
thru voting.
Amount covered by
CTCL Grant Amendment Grant
Outdoor Temp Employees Runners (2 person) $ 5,400
Drive Thru Tent Rental $ 1,296
Outdoor Tent for AVCB on Election Day (PPE) $ 952
Directional Signage for Drive Thru $ 2,000
Temporary Air Exchange Unit at SWOC (PPE) $ 25,000
Communications $ 10,000
$ 44,648
RESOLUTION #2020-
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
That the following grant acceptance is approved:
WHEREAS Proposal 18-3 amended the Michigan constitution to authorize no-excuse
absentee voting by mail.
WHEREAS the COVID-19 Emergency has made voting by mail a significant priority for
upcoming elections managed by the City Clerk’s office.
WHEREAS the Center for Tech and Civic Life (“CTCL”) awarded a grant on August 27,
2020 to the City of Lansing to be used exclusively for the public purpose of planning
and operationalizing safe and secure election administration in the City of Lansing.
WHEREAS the Lansing City Council approved Resolution #2020-175 accepting initial
grant funding allocations in the amount of $443,742.
WHEREAS the COVID-19 outbreak at nearby Michigan State University and other
parts of Ingham County has led the City of Lansing to reassess it risks and solutions to
keep our election workers and public safer .
WHEREAS the United States Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidelines state that
being outdoors and in spaces with good ventilation reduces the risk of exposure to
COVID-19.
WHEREAS the City of Lansing’s utilization of drive-thru voting and a fresh air exchange
in its old building will reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for election workers and
voters.
WHEREAS the CTCL awarded a grant on September 14, 2020 to the City of Lansing
to be used exclusively for the public purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and
secure election administration in the City of Lansing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council approves the
acceptance of the additional CTCL funds awarded in the amount of $44,648; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the administration is authorized to create appropriation
accounts and to make the necessary operating transfers for the expenditure and
control of the balance of the awarded grant funds.
LANSING CITY COUNCIL
GRANT INFORMATION FORM
(Required for all grant applications and acceptances)
REFERRAL DATE: 10/21/20
GRANT NAME: Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Ingham County DUI/Seatbelt Overtime Traffic
Enforcement
DEPARTMENT: Lansing Police Department
CONTACT PERSON (INCLUDE EMAIL AND PHONE): Joe McClure ( Joe.mcclure@lansingmi.gov 483-4808 )
APPLIICATION DATE: August 5, 2020 AWARD DATE: September 22, 2020
GRANT CYCLE: _10/1/2020 – 09/30/2021_ Check One: _ Annual __One-Time
FUND AMOUNT: __$55,803________ (Breakdown below should total this amount)
GOODS & SERVICES
PERSONNEL $23,447
CONSTRUCTION $0.00
LAND $0.00
OTHER (Sub-recipient Personnel) $32,356
CITY MATCH (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
GRANT PAYS FOR: Overtime and related fringe benefits of law enforcement officers from LPD, East Lansing, and MSU.
FUND ALLOCATIONS (Please describe the purpose of the grant and allowable uses):
The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for extra patrols focused on reducing DUI and unrestrained vehicle
occupant deaths and serious injuries.
Funds from this grant can be used only for overtime cost related to OWI and seatbelt enforcement during specified dates.
The dates are: 1) Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2020 2) Nov 9 – Nov 29, 2020 3) Dec 11, 2020 – Jan 1, 2021 4) Feb 7, 2021
5)Mar 15-21, 2021 6)May 17 – Jun 6, 2021 7) Jul 1 – Jul 24, 2021 and 8) Aug 16 – Sep 6. 2021
Grant Program Highlights
FACTS
A review of Michigan traffic crash data from 2014-2018 shows the number of people seriously
injured or killed where the traffic crash was coded as alcohol-involved and/or drug-involved was
7,744 (24.21 percent of all KA’s). The number of people seriously injured or killed in passenger
vehicles where the occupant was coded as no belts used, or child restraint not used/used
improperly was 3,787 (11.8 percent of all KA’s). Statewide, the observed seat belt use was 94.4%.
GRANT FOCUS: DUI and Seat Belt Overtime Traffic Enforcement
Provide extra patrols focused on reducing DUI and unrestrained vehicle occupant deaths and
serious injuries.
The grant-funded overtime must focus on traffic stops for hazardous moving violations during times
and on roadways experiencing fatal and serious injury traffic crash problems. The expectation is
zero tolerance for seat belt, child restraint, DUI violations, and any other hazardous moving
violations during the grant-funded high-visibility enforcement efforts.
Five required statewide and two optional enforcement periods will focus on compliance with DUI
and seat belt enforcement.
Required enforcement periods include:
• November 9 – 29, 2020 (Seat Belt)
• December 11, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (DUI)
• May 17 – June 6, 2021 (Seat Belt)
• July 1 – 24, 2021 (DUI and Seat Belt)
• August 16 – September 6, 2021 (DUI)
Optional enforcement periods:
• October 30 – November 1, 2020 (DUI and Seat Belt)
• February 7, 2021 (DUI)
• March 15 – 21, 2021 (DUI)
OHSP will provide materials to assist with publicizing these initiatives.
The dates identified above are the only time periods that grant-funded enforcement can be
scheduled and overtime requested for reimbursement.
A daily activity log with a listing of activities performed must be completed for all time requested for
reimbursement. It must include the following information in the body of the document to be
acceptable documentation:
• The start time of the grant-funded enforcement detail.
• A brief description of every stop.
• The end time of the grant-funded detail.
• All grant time must be accounted for. Time must be documented at a minimum of every
hour, regardless of whether traffic stop is made. This includes time spent on traffic
stops, arrest, transporting and lodging of arrested subjects, report writing, or serving as
“zone spotters” where applicable.
• The time on the daily must match the hours requested for reimbursement and supervisor
approval must be documented electronically or in writing. If supervisors’ approval is
given by means other than a signature on the daily, explanation of the approval process
must be provided at the OHSP’s request.
Grant Program Highlights (continued)
Grant funds CANNOT be used for activities such as response to calls for service, traffic control,
property inspections, motorcades or dignitary protection. In some instances, an officer on a grant-
funded detail may be closest to an incident. If this occurs, the officer must come off time charged
to the grant and be funded by the department instead. Note: The officer daily must indicate the
time will not be charged to the grant. For exceptions, see EMERGENCY RESPONSE below.
Strategic plans must be completed and made available to OHSP upon request.
OUID must be reported separately from OWI on the enforcement report.
Mandatory DUI and seat belt enforcement reports must be submitted in MAGIC by the Project
Director or Agency Contact. Each grant-funded agency must report required enforcement activity
no later than:
• December 7, 2020 (Seat Belt)
• January 8, 2021 (DUI)
• June 14, 2021 (Seat Belt)
• August 2, 2021 (DUI and Seat Belt)
• September 13, 2021 (DUI)
When applicable, each grant-funded agency will report optional enforcement activity no later than:
• November 9, 2020 (DUI and Seat Belt)
• February 15, 2021 (DUI)
• March 29, 2021 (DUI)
At a minimum, quarterly financial reports must be submitted in MAGIC by the Project Director or
Financial Officer no later than January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30, 2021. The Project
Director must ensure the financial report is submitted by the deadlines.
Quarterly progress reports are not required. A 4th quarter progress report (final) must be submitted
in MAGIC by the Project Director or Agency Contact no later than October 30, 2021. The final
written report must include an assessment of the impact of the grant overtime on the patrol area
from each law enforcement agency/post funded by the grant. A template will be provided in
advance of the deadline.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE: A police emergency is defined as an imminent threat to life or property.
If a police emergency occurs during a grant-funded detail and response is required by an
officer(s)/trooper(s) working that detail:
1. The officer/trooper is allowed up to one hour of grant-time to respond and return to the traffic
enforcement patrol.
a. The agency must incur the costs (i.e. the grant cannot be charged) beyond 60
minutes or for additional emergencies that arise during the detail.
b. Response to non-emergency calls while on grant time must be charged to the
agency.
2. All emergency responses must be documented with a brief description on the daily.
GRANT MONITORING (NEW)
1. On-site grant monitoring of the prior fiscal year may be conducted by the OHSP Grant
Monitoring/Compliance Auditor. The purpose of the monitoring will be to review compliance
with the grant management requirements, policies and procedures, financial controls and
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Grant Program Highlights (continued)
progress of the grant activities. The auditor will meet primarily with financial officer to review
financial controls. The auditor will also speak with the Project Director about program
activities.
2. Additional desk monitoring will be completed by your OHSP program coordinator by
conducting a review of officer dailies for every traffic enforcement grant. This will include a
sampling of 5 pre-determined dailies for every law enforcement agency, law enforcement
precinct, and Michigan State Police post receiving overtime traffic enforcement funds. The
program coordinator will request specific dailies after the financial report is submitted. It is
expected the dailies will be provided to the program coordinator within 7 days of the request.
By the end of the fiscal year each agency will be included in the process.
Dailies will be reviewed to ensure:
• Hours match the reimbursement request.
• Activity is allowable and consistent with the project.
• Signatures are included by the officer and approval is documented by the supervisor.
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Worksheet For OWI/Seatbelt Enforcement Grant
Impaired Driving Enforcement Seatbelt Enforcement $55,803.00
LPD MSU E.L. LPD MSU E.L.
Number of hrs: 208 223 221 Number of hrs: 53 57 57
Hrly Rate: $52.20 $53.16 $48.00 Hrly Rate: $52.20 $53.16 $48.00
Total OT Cost: $10,858.00 $11,855.00 $10,608.00 Total OT Cost: $2,767.00 $3,030.00 $2,736.00
Fringe Costs: Fringe Costs:
FICA: $157.44 $906.91 $153.82 FICA: $40.12 $231.80 $39.67
Retirement: $7,505.22 $0.00 $2,050.53 Retirement: $1,913.10 $0.00 $528.87
Wrkrs Comp: $163.96 $0.00 $170.79 Wrkrs Comp: $41.78 $0.00 $44.05
$7,827.00 $907.00 $2,375.00 $1,995.00 $232.00 $613.00
TOTAL $18,685.00 $12,762.00 $12,983.00 $4,762.00 $3,262.00 $3,349.00 $55,803.00
$44,430.00
BALANCE: $0.00
STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE COL. JOSEPH M. GASPER
GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR
September 22, 2020
Sgt. Donald Porter
Lansing Police Department
120 West Michigan Avenue
Laning, Michigan 48933
Subject: PT-21-09
Dear Sergeant Porter:
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning ( OHSP) has approved $ 55,803 in federal funds for
Highway Safety Project grant number PT-21-09, “Ingham County DUI/Seat Belt Overtime Traffic
Enforcement,” for the grant period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.
This grant is approved with the following conditions:
1. Funding is contingent upon the availability of U.S. Department of Transportation Highway
Safety Funds.
2. A grant orientation meeting is required and will be scheduled by your OHSP grant coordinator.
3. Quarterly financial reports are due: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. A final progress
report is due: October 30.
4. Grantees must comply with the Grant Management Requirements set forth in this grant. Please
consult the grant application for further details.
5. Any changes to the grant’s objectives, activities, and/or approved budget must have OHSP approval.
If you have any questions regarding your grant, please contact your OHSP grant coordinator, Patricia
Eliason at 517-284-3061. We look forward to working with you during the course of the project.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Prince, Director
Office of Highway Safety Planning
cc: Capt. Robert Backus
Mr. Joe McClure
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING 7150 HARRIS DRIVE DIMONDALE, MICHIGAN 48821
www. michigan. gov/ ohsp 517- 284-3332
OHSP- 31 (3/2006)
FISCAL YEAR:
PAGE 1A - FOR OHSP USE ONLY 2021
PROJECT TITLE: GRANT NUMBER:
Ingham County DUI/Seat Belt Overtime Traffic Enforcement PT-21-09
APPLICANT: APPROVED GRANT PERIOD:
Lansing Police Department 10/01/2020 through 09/30/2021
FUNDING BREAKDOWN
FUND TYPE/CFDA # PAP TASK FEDERAL FUNDS FAIN#
COMMITTED
402-20.600 21-PT 1$ 55,803 69A37518300004020MI0
APPROVED BUDGET SUMMARY
COST CATEGORY FEDERAL NON-FEDERAL TOTAL
PERSONNEL COSTS $ 55,803 $ 0$ 55,803
CONTRACTUAL 0 0 0
SERVICES
OPERATING COSTS 0 0 0
EQUIPMENT 0 0 0
INDIRECT COSTS 0 0
TOTAL APPROVED 55,803 $ 0$ 55,803
COSTS $
OHSP APPROVAL
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE APPROVED
Division Director 9/22/20
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BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, Lansing Police Department has submitted application to the Michigan
Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for extra overtime funding to be utilized for
an impaired driving and seatbelt enforcement program; and
WHEREAS, the grant-funded overtime must focus on traffic stops for hazardous moving
violations during times and on roadways experiencing fatal and serious injury traffic
crash problems. The expectation is zero tolerance for seat belt, child restraint, DUI
violations, and any other hazardous moving violations during the grant-funded high-
visibility enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS, Michigan traffic crash data from 2014-2018 shows the number of people
seriously injured or killed where the traffic crash was coded as alcohol-involved and/or
drug-involved was 7,744; and
WHEREAS, Michigan traffic crash data from 2014-2018 shows the number of people
seriously injured or killed in passenger vehicles where the occupant was coded as no
belts used, or child restraint not used/used improperly was 3,787; and
WHEREAS, during the span from October 30, 2020 to September 6, 2021, the grant
has five required statewide and two optional enforcement periods; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Police Department was informed on September 24, 2020, that
it has been selected to receive funding in the amount of $55,803; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match requirement for the grant; and
WHEREAS, East Lansing is a sub-recipient which will receive $16,332 of the $55,803
grant amount; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University is another sub-recipient which will receive
$16,024 of the $55,803 grant amount; and
WHEREAS, The Lansing Police Department’s net portion of the grant is $23,447.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council approves
acceptance of the Office of High Safety Planning grant in the amount of $55,803 for the
program period (October 30, 2020 through September 6, 2021); and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Administration is authorized to create appropriate
accounts and to make the necessary operating transfers for the expenditure and control
of the balance of the awarded funds.