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April 11, 2006

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 3rd Ward City Councilmember Daniel Greer.
Roll Call.
Adoption of Agenda.
Presentations/Proclamations.
A. Cindy Treciak, Board Member, and Stacy Wables, Program Manager, Florence Crittenton Services, will present awards to the winners of the “Do the Right Thing” Program.
Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 28, 2006.
B. Approval of miscellaneous City license renewals for the year May 1, 2006, through April 30, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
C. Approval of the request from the Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect to conduct a press conference on Thursday, April 20, 2006, at 8:00 a.m., at Blackman Park. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
D. Approval of the request from the Jackson Police Department to hold their annual Police Memorial Service at Bucky Harris Park on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at 12:00 p.m., to honor Jackson County police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
E. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their Discover Downtown Again “DDA” Day at Bucky Harris Park, Blackman Park and throughout downtown on Saturday, April 29, 2006, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Approval recommended by the Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
F. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to hold Cruise Nights on Friday, May 26, June 23, July 28, and August 25, 2006, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and to close the following streets from 2:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.:
Michigan Avenue from Blackstone Street to Mechanic Street
Jackson Street from Cortland Street to Louis Glick Highway
(Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Public Services, Traffic Engineering, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)

G. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their Summer Planting Day on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in downtown Jackson and Bucky Harris Park. (Approval recommended by the Traffic Engineering, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
H. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to hold Picnic in the Park on Tuesday, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, and August 29, 2006, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Bucky Harris Park. (Approval recommended by the Traffic Engineering, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
I. Approval of the request from Junior Achievement of the Michigan Edge to close Denton Road from Kibby Road to Brown Street, from Friday, May 26, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. through Sunday, May 28, 2006, at 12:00 p.m., to conduct the 2006 Grand Prix at Cascades Falls Park on Saturday, May 27, 2006, beginning at 6:00 a.m. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Contingent upon approval of proper insurance coverage.)
J. Approval of the request from the Ella Sharp Museum Association for authorization for a temporary outdoor service and add bar permit on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 3225 Fourth Street. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
K. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Rose Festival to (1) close Michigan Avenue from Blackstone Street to Brown Street and hold the Rose Parade on Sunday, June 4, 2006, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and (2) authorization for the City Attorney to place the State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Jackson County Road Commission on the City's general liability policy as additional insureds. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
L. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Rose Festival to close Brown Street between Denton Road and Randolph Street, with Class 3 barricades with lights on from 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2006, through 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2006, to hold Weekend in the Park events. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
M. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Parks Association to close Brown Street from Randolph Street to Denton Road from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2006, with police assistance, to hold fireworks at Cascade Falls Park. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
N. Approval of final balancing Change Order No. 2 to the contract with J. Ranck Electric, Inc., in the amount of $9,901.75, for work related to the Partnership Park project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
O. Approval of Change Order No. 6 to the contract with Allied Office Interiors, in the amount of $1,121.74 for additional furniture related to the renovated City Hall project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
P. Approval of the Engineering Department's recommendation to reserve the first three (3) spaces on Michigan Avenue, east of Jackson Street, for the March of Dimes Fountain Coin Drop to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2006.
Q. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Capital Consultants, in the amount of $19,100.00, for design services for the Cortland and Jackson Streets Streetscape project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
R. Approval of the request from the Free Radio Jackson to hold their annual Brunofest at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday, July 1, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. until midnight (event 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.). (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire and Public Services Departments, the Amphitheater Review Committee and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
S. Approval of the Purchase Agreement, Development Agreement and Quit Claim Deed for the sale of the City-owned property located at 155 Hobart Street, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the documents and to take any and all action necessary to close this real estate transaction, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
T. Approval of the Purchase and Development Agreements for the sale of the property located at 1022 Homewild, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for staff to make minor modifications to the documents and to take any and all action necessary to close this real estate transaction, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
U. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street reconstruction on Wisner Street from North to Argyle, and establishment of April 25, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
V. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through March 31, 2006.
W. Receipt of the Community Development Department Quarterly Building Permit Report.
X. Receipt, with regret, of the resignation of Carol J. Hinton from the Jackson Housing Commission, effective immediately.
Y. Receipt of actuarial valuations at June 30, 2005, communication from the Boards of Trustees of the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System, Act 345 Retirement System and City of Jackson Policemen's and Firemen's Pension System, and certifying funding necessary for fiscal year 2006-2007.
Z. Establishment of May 23, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing to amend the Brownfield Plan to include the property located at 1950 Wellworth Street (former Overhead Conveyor site).
Committee Reports.
Appointments.
A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Katherine Martin to the Jackson Housing Commission, beginning immediately and ending October 30,2007.
Public Hearings.
A. Public hearing on the necessity of street construction on Milwaukee Street from Euclid to High Street.
1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

B. Public hearing on the necessity of street construction on Seymour Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Ganson Street.
1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

C. Public hearing on the necessity of street construction on Ganson Street from Elm Avenue to Orange Street.
1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

D. Public hearing on the necessity of street construction on Elm Avenue from Homewild to North Street.
1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.
Resolutions.
A. Consideration of a resolution expressing support of local control of cable franchising and opposition to Michigan Senate Bill 1157 and House Bill 5895.
B. Consideration of a resolution expressing that the City of Jackson is open for cable/video business and can guarantee that within days of a formal request a franchise agreement can be ready for any new cable/video provider's consideration.
C. Consideration of a resolution approving the amended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for additional costs related to identified eligible projects, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
Ordinances.
A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2006.10 amending Chapter 26, Sections 26-66, 26-67, and 26-68 requiring an owner or occupant to remove fallen trees on private property.
Other Business.
New Business.
A. Consideration of the request to approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with MacDonald Roofing, in the amount of $21,978.00, for additional roof work at Nixon Park, in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Cemeteries, Forestry and Parks and the Community Development Director.
B. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Spartan Distributors, Sparta, Michigan, in the amount of $19,949.80, for the purchase of a compact utility tractor, in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Ella Sharp Park, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Grounds and the Purchasing Agent.
C. Consideration of the request to approve the Urban Cooperation Act Agreement between the City of Jackson and the Village of Parma LDFA, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for City staff to make minor modifications to the document(s), if necessary, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
D. Consideration of the request to approve the third amendment to the Wastewater Service Agreement (WSA) between the City of Jackson, Township of Spring Arbor, Village of Parma and Township of Sandstone, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for City staff to make minor modifications to the document(s), if necessary, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
E. Consideration of a motion to reimburse all property owners in a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) area who were ordered by the DPW/City to pay for sidewalk replacement. (An application and receipt for same must be submitted.)
F. Consideration of the request for authorization for the Finance Director to release funds, in the amount of $37,800.00, for the Downtown Development Authority's fiscal year 2005-2006 operations budget. (Funding allocation approved at the May 24, 2005, City Council meeting.)
G. Consideration of the request from the Chief of Police to remit payment to Jackson County, in the amount of $66,896.00, utilizing the 2005 Justice Assistance Grant funds, for removal and installation of a 320 foot guyed tower on Wooden Road in Pulaski Township.
City Councilmembers' Comments.
Adjournment.