JANUARY 28 2003

AGENDA ITEM NO. 21

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Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

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INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RETENTION PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE

�CITY OF LANSING

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RESOLUTION #03-011

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WHEREAS, the business retention calling program contract between the City of Lansing (the City) and the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation (Ingham County EDC) has proven beneficial to both parties in establishing and maintaining contact with members of the business community; and

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WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has requested an amendment to the contract by changing the proportion of retention calls made on behalf of Ingham County EDC be changed from 40% to 50% and the proportion for the City be changed from 60% to 50%; and

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WHEREAS, Ingham County EDC wishes to include more follow-up work in the agreement with the retention specialist; and

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WHEREAS, the City and the Ingham County EDC have agreed that the maximum expenditure for 2003 by Ingham County EDC shall not exceed $30,000.

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and Economic Development agrees to increase its share of the retention program to 50%.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County EDC will pay the retention specialist $40 per hour for work involved in resolving issues or problems identified through the retention calling program.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total reimbursement under this contract will not exceed $30,000 during 2003.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract amendment to accomplish this purpose.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controlleris hereby authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments as required by this resolution, and the Board Chair is authorized to sign the contract amendment upon review of the County Attorneyas to form.

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COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE:�� Yeas:� Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Schor,

��� Severino, Nevin������ Nays: None������ Absent:� None����� Approved1/21/03�

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FINANCE:�� Yeas:�Grebner, Swope, Dedden,Hertel, Thomas, Minter��� Nays:� None��

�� Absent: None�� Approved1/22/03

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