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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 - SOTC State of the City Report January 28, 1980 GravesSTATE OF THE CITY ANNUAL MESSAGE JANUARY 1980 k 1 *11�1114 Volvo 411141 lad man kit �■rr ■ Will Mayor Gerald W. Graves LANSING, MICHIGAN a74y' -f L GERALD W. GRAVES, MAYOR L A N 5 N d Monday, January 28, 1980 Honorable Council President Louis F. Adado and Members of the Lansing City Council 10th Floor, City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 Dear Council President and Members: Pursuant to Article 4, Section 4-102.4, of the City Charter, I am submitting to you my Annual State of the City Message. Encompassed within this report is a brief overview of the activities of various City departments; comments on the organization of the City Administration; and, a summary of the financial condition of the City. The report by Charter requirement is necess- arily historic, a reflection of the performance of the City of Lansing for its residents during 1979. The City of Lansing has undertaken a significant number of major improve- ments in recent years, and especially in 1979. These were good years, generally speaking. The property tax rate was relatively low compared to most other cities; Federal Revenue Sharing was on target; State Shared Revenues came in on time; automobile sales were high; unemployment was relatively low; indus- tries expanded with City assistance; commercial establishments were remodeled; neighborhoods were improved with City and Federal government assistance; crime and accidents went down; we were meeting our basic needs. However, we are now in a day when run -away double-digit inflation, Federal t of and State mandated costs, employee contracts, energy crisis, andson the inncreasinngrneeds small segments of the general public, the energy itnessed. Coupled with these matters - -- are resulting in costs never before w State Shared Revenue payments are being delayed; Federal Revenue Sharing ($2.9 million) is in jeopardy; Federal Community Development dollars are being reduced at a rapid rate; and unemployment is up. I do not, at this time, believe that the taxpayers of our City will accept the substantial tax increases necessary to continue the present levels of services, and to meet all other needs so eminently clear, i.e., the $1.6 million to $2.2 million clean-up of the Aurelius Road Landfill, being mandated by the Michigan DePemelenof ntst Ho11,ytPark Sto�nrDrain�nFoster1StreetlSchoolr parking ramp impro •Keno-rabl-e-Cournvi-"resident and Members d a -n u a ry-..28-,-- 1--98,Q— Page -9&Q,:,Page .2 ($100,000 estimated for code compliance, and $500,000 or more, for renova- tions); the $5 million to improve streets, curbs and gutters; the share of $800,000 to $900,000 necessary to divert vehicular traffic of Lansing General Hospital and nearby businesses out of the adjacent residen- tial neighborhood; the large increases in employee fringe benefits, which now exceed $12,000,000 annually out of a $40 million General Fund budget; bridge replacements; part: improvements; the $850,000 City subsidy necessary to continue the orange bag, solid waste program; and a host of other matters which need attention. I have already begun implementing a number of measures to reduce costs and to increase efficiency within the Executive Branch. I request City Council, to do the same. I urge you, and especially new members, to resist the tempta- tions to add new programs, because similar programs were funded in the past. Let us complete.the projects already on the drawing boards, and hold off the new, unless a corresponding reduction can be made elsewhere. This does not mean that the City ofiLansing is not going to progress. It does not mean that our needs cannot be met. It does mean that we will move ahead, but at a slower pace than i -n the recent past. Let these words serve as the theme of this Annual Message as we begin this new year and this new decade. I look forward, as I am sure do you, the members of City Council, to the 1980's with optimism, knowing that our City, like few others, has the potential to achieve our goals. We can attain our goals, if we agree, at the outset of the 180's on the specific nature of our goals, priorities and an integrated implementation plan of what the goals are and how we get there. We can all share in the credit. But, if we fail in our goals, or if we fail to keep our finances in order, then we will all share in the blame. DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Police Department: During the past year, the Lansing Police Department with cooperation from our citizens has concentrated on making Lansing a safer community. As reflected +larro-�a-b-1-e-C�ran�--i-1-President'"-end-`Nfembers page in the FBI Crime Index Reports for Year 1979, there has been a total crime decrease of 27 percent in Lansing. In comparison, cities similar to Lansing have averaged a 10% increase. As of October 31, 1979, departmental statistics reflect a 5% decrease in violent crimes and only a 5% increase in crimes against property. In addition, the department has recovered over $1.3 million in stolen property, an increase of 48% over the same period last year. From the base year of 1970, the FBI Crime Index Reports show a total crime decrease for each year of the period 1971 through 1979. These decreases have ranged from 2% annually to 31%. Several innovative programs in the department contributed to the overall effectiveness of the City's law enforcement program. In particular, those included: 1. STAR (Stop Traffic Accidents Right) -- Project STAR is a combined enforcement and public awareness effort designed to reduce accidents among 16-24 year olds in Lansing. As of October 31, 1979, there have been 182 fewer personal injury accidents and 679 fewer property damage accidents than during the same period last year. To increase public awareness, as of August, 100 public speaking engagements reaching 15,706 people were presented. Handouts, newspaper articles, billboards, television and radio announcements enabled the project to reach many other people. This project was federally funded through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The grant was ter- minated November 30, 1979, and it is doubtful that resources can be identified to provide this service in the future from local funds. 2 "Sting" Operation -- This anti -fencing operation identified and apprehended those responsible for crimes of theft, and recovered stolen property for its rightful owners. More than $850,000 in stolen property was recovered and most of it returned to Lansing citizens. Also, over 80 people were arrested for felony cases. This operation was state -funded through the Office of Criminal Justice. 3. Foot Patrol -- Another "new" feature implemented this year was the establishment of a foot patrol beat this past summer on Michigan Avenue. This program is currently being evaluated and an initial survey indicates the program to be very popular with local business people. Based upon availability of funds, the department is investi- gating foot beats in Washington Square, North Lansing, South Lansing, Frandor and Logan Center. Honorable Council President and Members Jan -nary -28 -1980 Page 4- 4. - 4. Park Security -- Under the Mayor's reorganization plan, the Lansing Police Department acquired the responsibilities of policing City parks. This added responsibility and service is provided by existing personnel and equipment transferred from the Parks Department. I have recommended actions to you to decrease problems at the Potter Park complex. I again request that you act to adopt these recommen- dations. 5. Bicycle Safety Patrol -- This CETA program was implemented for a second year, to increase bicycle registrations, reduce thefts and educate bicycle riders of all ages. During the summer the patrol issued 75 moving violations, 1700+ written warnings and 1500+ verbal warnings. The bike patrol recovered 63 stolen bicycles, three times as many than in 1978, even though the program was in operation one month less. 6. LEMS (Law Enforcement Management System) -- The LEMS system under development consists of a mini -computer and related components to provide law enforcement administrators with management data. It will eliminate paperwork, and manual manipulation of data by pro- viding uniform crime reports, manpower deployment and crime analysis statistics. 7. Crime Prevention -- New to the crime prevention program this year is a Neighborhood Watch Group, consisting of over 90 members organized in the Rivers Edge Subdivision. The unit has also worked with resi- dents from the Gardner Junior High area and the East Side Neighbor- hood Organization to form Neighborhood Watch Groups. Individuals are instructed in crime reporting and crime prevention techniques. S. Pistol Range -- A protective canopy was constructed at the pistol range to prevent overshot rounds from going over the backstop, to prevent even the slightest risk from an errant round going beyond the range area. Several members share in my disappointment of the defeat of Proposal A on the November ballot, u and he work Police ogethertoaddressthe Department, Board needsCommissioners, my staff and City Council the space in the future. Thisthes planning process9 r plannintWekmdust1nowladdress the needs, City had a large investment in p existing capabilities and financial resources to properly deal with this very vital issue in the 1980's. Ko.ne,rabl-e---Gounci 1 President and Members— 3aft+�r,y-°•H8 ,--1-980 ... : .Page --5 Fire Department: The Fire Suppression Division of the Fire Department is one of the most costly operations of the City. The members are provided the most modern equipment of probably any other city in the State. The combined efforts of the Fire Marshal's Division, the Fire Suppression Division, and the Training Division have reduced the number of building fires by 28% in 1977, by 19% in 1978, and by another 9% in 1979. The dollar value loss from fires for 1979 was reduced by 31% from 1978, indicating that the large expenditures for ma - power, equipment, education and training programs are providing very positive results. Today, the per capita loss is far below both the National and State averages, a trend which started dust a few years ago. In 1979, the new $250,000, 100 foot telescoping, articulating platform truck, equipped with a 1,250 gallon per minute fire pump, referred to as "Fire- bird Platform Number One", was placed into service. This piece of equipment was used for the first time on October 30, 1979, at the Diamond Reo fire, providing superior suppression capabilities and increased safety to the fire- fighters on this rig. This equipment has since responded to numerous other calls in the Central Business District and at local hospitals. To further improve our capabilities, and efficiency, two gasoline pumping engines are being converted to diesel, which will make all first-line pumpers diesel powered. An articulating bucket has been added to new Alarm Truck #60. A new flow meter system was received for fire engineers and training officers to obtain instant, continuous, gallons per minute flow readings from a pumper's discharge nozzle. The flow meter is used to also test pumpers for Underwriter's certification. The department's Training Division initiated an in -station schooling program, using public access television Channel 28. Programs with training tapes were shown to all station personnel. The training academy was used during Fire Prevention Week to instruct the public on types and use of fire extinguishers. In cooperation with the Board of Water and Light, personnel and equipment from both departments have been participating in high level rescue practices. The Fire Marshal still continues to train school aged youngsters on fire prevention. The Paramedic program of the Department had its busiest year ever providing emergency medical services to Lansing residents. The Department now has 100 trained Emergency Medical Technicians and 18 State licensed Paramedics, with 4 other fire-fighters now enrolled in paramedic courses at Lansing Community College. The Department has increased the "E -Units", which are pumping engines with Emergency Medical Technicians who respond to Honorable Council President and Members January- 28,--1-98,4 Page _b to stabilize patients until the arrival of Paramedics, from 6, emergenciesThis expands our capabilities to provide a vital service in number, to 9. at minimum cost. s Put To support the Paramedics, a new agivinthe Department4threea g order, giving into service, and another is on o ambulances which meet Federal and State of Michigan requirements for type e headroom and width. Building Safety and Development: In the Year 1979, reports seoCedtionito down construction on a s trend National basis. Lansing was an Safety have ex erienced a record The several divisions of Building permits were issued representinq a breaking _Year in which 1,620 building P revious high of 1,614 permits ermit value of $58.2 million, exceeding the p issued in 1971. This also re resentlue ofJo391millaon.se ovThis9increased,2/9 work- ense permits were issued with a permit vahe load was handled with no increase ,nookrsalessonnelgeneratedr$361,333 todthe cCity fees, special assessments and code b treasury. the $58.2 million, just over amil tconstructe total i�on increasedas in nfrom con- oftial 2.0 struction or remodelin . New multi -family y construction doubled, million to 10.2 millio3,3amdi1liononeCommercWalfconstruction remainedion in 1vir from $6.7 million to $1 u to $28.8 mill 979. tually unchanged, $27.3 million in 1978 going p This heavy construction workload resulted in Without an ital of 0ncre14 asemins issued in 1979 compared to 4,650 permits in 1978, 91 staff. The department performed 17,381 constructiale oninspections,o1,54,500 housing safety inspections, 745 housing inspections of trash or weed complaints. The aforementioned does NOT include the $44o million offiatece building uilding of the State of Michigan, and directly to the West The Residential Rehabilitation Division, funded hcts rougththifferunity Development Block Grant, prepared 550 separate building contractors for restoration efe101 homes. pleted inWhile fewer(207) houses inwere begun than in 1978, more structures w or (123). Additionally, housin978 g inspectors2,1hstructuresdbrought 154 intonfull gcode hood Development Areas #1 and #2, success compliance as required by the NDA ordinances. are followingf this Federally comp roach we Funded program speaks well for the app HQnDrabl.e-Council--President and, Members " ja-nuary-2-8, 1930 .Page 7 - community Development: nt The Redevelopment Division of evelopthis menttproject, wment has idth acquisition, progress on the Capitol Commons redevelopment More importantly, considerable relocation and demolition nearly ro ect• time and effort by staff as well as diffeoedevelopdthisd$25mmillion resulted t Partnership t in selection of EJS Housing and Urban Development. Financial negotiation s are now ueDeaartmenttof Housingn State Housing Development Authority and the U.S.P Development Block Grant projects, the Redevelopment Division On Community rehabilitation and neighborhood restor- continued its activities in the housing applications and ation program. The division ousidledehabilitationhe l aApquisitfonspof Prhavet1es payments to contractors on h g com lete, and acquisition effort in NDA #1, #2, and #3 are virtually p begun on the expanded NDA #3 as partThe of tarkhe inngolothexpanspionserinnneighborhood g for construction with 45 properties to be acquired. P commercial areas on West Sagofnoneaw aremand iningst lacquasition. The Phase I portion in 1980 with the exception of North Lansing facade restoration was essentially completed in 1979 despite ilit for the project. The Division a series of problems, most of wreshonsibltedyfrom actions which occurred 80 before Redevelopment was given p has identified solutions to smootV1theonimplementation of Phase II in funded by the Michigan History Di rehabili- tation Division also implemen�edeaved5ano�Ohere$250n0002toobelused in financed the current program in 1979 and hasThe rant agreement for the NIP program, zed. The current Federal fiscal year. Development Authority, is being by the Michigan State Housing Division has also awarded its finaworkstracts rantsfor with2themillion exception oftheEconomic Development Administration Public g ro involved 45,000 allocated to the North Lansing derWaf°rt on thaslpartwhich thewas project. injolve iin litigation. Presently, work is un Y properties, just two parcels remain available at present, In Urban Renewal pro Parcel 5C1 and 5B1 and Parcel 6, both in the 300 block N. Washington. Two hers are being withheld from sale pending grant requests from the Federal of ro osal from the Negotiations government and anothei 160,000 squarefootbuildingp p developer for a rough y During are continuing with the developer for Parcel 15, the "100 Block Project 1979, construction began for turas$completedmillion forVetheont Housing R0 Development Co proper - office 278 units and construction office building in the 200 Block N. RWashingtonverfront Maquare on trshouldnbeabreaking ties. Too, the one million dol larground this Spring. OO,uncil.. President and Members ,}a-n1da_r�.. 28 , ..-1980m Page 8 Board of Water and Light: In addition to their regular responsi�ilisteningmembers citizense Board to spent most of 1979, reviewing materials n The members of the Board reach a decision on future power needs de Lansing. overruled staff recommendations and heeded citizens' demands in rejecting ove ower plant. participation in any nuclear p due to the articularly The cost of coal continued to soar in 197e P s The Board co Water vironmental laws which dictated use of mnsenexpianve low sulfur coal, en last which comes at greater distances to the Lans in 1980, at a cost five -fold and Light, which generated 2.6 billion kilowatt hours of electricity -fold year, will burn well over a million These soarin above just 10 years ago; up from $8.80 in 1970, to $44.70 today. se costs forced the Board reluctant) to raise itoseanew erates lisratspecial 979� for the first time since 1975. However, �n t "lifeline" rate for seniors usin moderate amounts of electricity.function The Board developed an oil spill containment e spill, within could 11 minutes in the Grand River, regardless of the source of the s after a call is re ived. n sh A� ointly funded project between the BoafdoandoMichighisAsystemewiof ll on Essexville, Michigan, has been completed an he save re claim the majority of ash generated nextErickson years. Tiooaidninwdisposal ratepayers thousands of dollars over the of unclaimed flyash, the Board purchased a 40 acre licensed landfill site on Lake Lansing Road in 1979. The Board added 1.5 miles of new overhead electric) 2122rmblesoofcaddilts in 19793 buried 8.1 miles of underground leges, tiona1 cable in duct and .48 miles of new electric duct lines. Also during the year, 271 modern street lights were installed. In wwith 1,700cfeet 6 of miles of water distribution mains newwfrrelhydrants. aThe gBoard 9ppuumped 9n just well transmission main eak of 36, billion gallons of water to its customers with a p one day. The Board continued to be one of two utildTsetributedMichigan halftmillionmaintain a bulb exchange program for its customers an bulbs during 1979. st of $50 million Now the environmentalists have hit 'the Board w24hmill9on bona issue, the in improvements. The large cost will result -�8P es-ide tand Members R nar-ab12.Co,' Ja-Ruary-._�,_�0 Page- 9---- balance coming from cash flow over a period of time. on the total, $26 million will be expereedhat the everat the rchanging nair a Of ro ect multi -flue chimney project. This will in it standards will be met by 1983, the completion date for the p J quality will go on line A $1.2 million innovative flue gas conditioning puse roject The Board is the second Michigan uta��s a soothersuro•ectsncostin in 1980. .,ualit stand which will achieve the same air ��°°° 10 to 15 times as much. facility at 2 water plant improvements Other expenditures will nt at the flttawanPlant;2 wate going into Eckert Station; water treatment Cedar and Wise); 2 sub -station improvements, with the balance g well programs. - with other costs related These costs are tremendous and will someday, an No, I ' a environmental laws, have an adverse effect on our rates, rates to changing major utility in Michig which have been among the lowest of any __ however, I do am not opposed to clean air,'clean water and clean land ears, must now pollution, which immediately, withoutnconsiderationexistence rbe0i0ngygiven to those question why p A little time be corrected awhethertheycanfi.nancially afford it or not. who must pay, would be of benefit. which led people During 1979, much was said by individuals and groups, in believe that the Boaof Water and Ligont was not assistothers o to be rd Fact rd fiction? Ficti conserve energy• he ossibility of general Even before the PremuhecipallyntiaT nownedement BoardooftWater andLight had and It shortages our industries, lace assigned six engineers to the task of assisting ower, such taking p homeowners to a more efficient use of electrical p ANTICIPATED UNTIL AF T IS NO ELECTRICAL POWER SHORTAGEANTI THE CUSTOMERS OF THE EVEN THOUGH THEREAs a result, BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT AND EVEN THOUGH encouragedto likewise. Divisions of THE YEAR 1985. Each industry Oldsmobile and Fisher Body, our biggest electrical usersavi General Motors -- -- annual savings range between 20-25%. The savings o other industries range between 16-22%. been The municipally operated Board of Water and dLhomeowners, but ght has not lit has providing specifics to industries, businesseser and radio. also been advertising via direct mail, newspap Honorable Council President and Members January -28,-1980 Page -10- Public Service Department: If, indeed, there is a critical situation confronting any City department, as well as, the City Council and Mayor, it is in the enormity and complexity of the tasks facing the Public Service Department. The department is attempting to resolve problems involving environmental issues which have dramatically impacted everything this department does. The financial magnitude of issues which relate to Public Service functionsmay be greater than anything else the City undertakes. I have advised you in recent separate communications of the issues under study by the Public Service Department in 1979 and moving into 1980. In some instances, Council policy must be established in order for progress to be made on the issue at hand. I ask your full cooperation, support and prompt action. Particular areas of concern involve: -- The solid waste program, where an $852,000 general fund subsidy is projected for FY 81, a level which I believe is insupportable. This matter was addressed to Council in mid-November, and Council recommendations on increased fees, reduced levels of service, more emphasis on user costs, etc., must be decided prior to upcoming budget deliberations. -- The critical shortfall in the Act 51 Street Funds, which was pre- sented to Council in early December.- With the very disappointing defeat of Proposition D for road work last November, careful scrutiny must be given to the City's street program. This City cannot at this time afford a program to maintain all categories of streets, as well as, alleys and sidewalks at present levels. Your direction in this area is extremely important. I must know your policy priorities in light of the financial constraints. -- Asphalt plant. The City has agreed with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to cease operations at the South Street plant. With the defeat of Proposal B, the City has no capability of pro- viding for its own asphalt production, and will be forced to pay higher costs to private contractors. The result is clear -- less street work will be done in 1980, and costs may well be higher for reduced levels of service. -- Aurelius Road landfill. The DNR has shown no willingness to allow a phased program for the clean-up. City Council was advised of this situation in a special meeting on January 10, 1980, upon completion of the engineering study by Snell Environmental Group. The projected 14anoLaf le—C-ounc-i-l--Presi dent and Members ,}.a n ul ry_ -2 8 , l 980 - Page 11 price tag is $1.6 to $2.3 million, and this aidlfromabsorb General Fundsentire capital improvements budget, if it must e pic this in 1980. At present, ei ht 1eCesthatlegislation wilI enallowedofor are before Co�ess, and I would hop to pursue Federal assistanceoollowsthetCity to store am npayments for implemen- options which would tation of these D.N.R. mandates. Sanitary sewers. The D.N.R. continues ht problems,ohibit swhichenns, are the and expects the City to correct overnig P result of 50 years of growth develop ts than are now being underdifferent torthemteCThe cprice and legal requiremen tag now exceeds $300 million. Wastewater was aaddresroverflows have addressed at also been cited by the D.N.R. This, January meeting. pressing -- The Coleman Road landfill. This fill facalitiins bsfbecomesore nmorecil Cpmmit ee, yet the need for alternative land ro ram, as well. daily. This, of course, ties into the solid waste p 9 the Public Service Department spite of these major areas of concern, ro ecus were the vided to our residents substantial amounts nifpcantcofmphesempntj during ion within the dollars available. The most 9 completion of the Kalamazoo Street bridge in November ata cost of $2.8 mil cost Of and renovation of the 200 and 300 tilos, the Washington S. contractor wasMall at a doneon= and approximately $900,000. In both case within budget. of major 000' two Public Service crews completed five streetmiles resurfacing5 att$565000;resurfacing, costing $360,000; eight miles of atc$115,o0o; and two miles of alley paving miles of new blacktop surfacing, et in $45,000. New storm sewer constructiiolinearnfeet twas �OCoOpletedrine1979. costing and new sanitary sewer construction linear 7, walk construction of 13,500 linear feetads�dnearkfeePaofsnew of gurb00 New side the year, as was 14,520 square feet were done during and gutter. was Reconstruction of railroad intersectibeing110/ . Three hed at vpedestrian s at a total cost of $660,000 (the City's shareinter- at a cost of overpasses were painted at a coovide $increa�ed motoristosafetyth-Nora rupd s section was reconstructed to pr the N. Grand River bri g e. $60,000 and $140,000 was spent in resurfacing public improvements All these projects made 1979, the ostambitiouseeded iear forns throughout the in the history of the City, and provided entire City. Ho"r-a-b3e_-Counci-1 - Pres -i dent and Members January 28; 1980 - .Page .12 _ . Yet,despite this work, we know, and I have reported to the Council in the past, that our ability to maintain the basic City infra -structure is slipping further and further behind. Our curb and gutter requires serious attention, and more a,nd more of our streets are now rated in the "fair" or "poor" categories. Tis will require careful review and analysis and con- sideration of the available dollars to determine future efforts. We must study together ways to maximize dollars while continuing to provide the best service we can financially afford. In the solid waste program, City crews collected 3.3 million orange bags as 70% of our City's households are now participating in this program. The increased participation speaks to the quality of service that has been provided, and has reduced the subsidy per bag collected. But the bags which cost 4� when the program began City-wide in 1975 cost 10.5 apiece now. The City collected some 5,700 bulk items, and the private landfill has recently instituted price increases on bulk item disposalonally, roducing . Additi200, 000 non -revenue p bags were collected during the spring and fall leaf pick-up programs. The City is attempting to resolve with the DNR at present any difficul- ties with the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant processes 24.87 million gallons of sewage daily, over 9 billion gallons annually. The treatment system has a 95.8% removal efficiency on biochemical oxygen demand, and a 98.0% effi- ciency in removal of suspended solids. City staff are working to resolve various problems at the plant to reduce excessive down-time and high maintenance costs. Further, the sludge incinerator was not properly funct or much of the year. Corrective actions are being taken. The former Department of Traffic and Parking became a division of the Public Service Department with my Executive reorganization. While the day-to- day operations have not been substantially changed, the coordination between Public Service and Traffic has improved, and manpower utilization across divisional lines is being studied to increase efficiency. In 1979, the Division assumed responsibility for erection and main- tenance of street name signs. After considerable delay in receipt of materials, the Division has been manufacturing a large number of signs since August. The method of installation has changed also to minimize theft and vandalism, which could mean a significant cost reduction in the street name sign program. Larger signs will be installed on main streets for better motorist visibility. In an effort to maintain financial stability to the Parking System, a recommendation was forwarded to and approved by City Council for increases in parking rates and parking fines. These were the first increases in over five fears on the rates, and were well below the inflationary rate for that period. All rate increases have beimple parts e implemented street meters have not yet been adjusted due to the p Hono-ra_bTe=Council President and Members Ja-nua-r-y---28-s_ 1 -980 - .Page 13 During r a consulting firm prepared plans and estimates for major Durg the year garages. The consultant has completed the study repairs of the four parking g report for bids in early 1980 on this construction. This major undertaking will cost more than $150009000 when comp Just recently the City has established a "Multi-jurisdictioaalofo mittee" to address parking and transportation issues in Lansing. The gCommittee is to establish a policy to enhance development of the downtown area. 's Committee will serve to better the coordination between the State, the o C the City and local bus ne Community College, Human Resources: development, The Human Resources Department is responsible for outreach, outside coordination, and management of over $925,000 in its se ipationrvices ponathe Human in agencies and governmental units. Through has worked with various funding Service Integration Committee, the departmentcitizens through Tanning and implementation. agencies to better sev�otinformationrsharingedp of Lans�ngnces during 1979 a coordinated approachin over 100,000 insta This has resulted in service delivery subst nce and for such things as physical and mental health careacementaand homebound meals prevention and treatment, child care, volunteer and beautification, for the elderly, neighborhood rehabilitation, cleanup abuse and neglect prevention, coordination of services managementwomen andand child a prevention, money handicappers, employment services, crime p for citizens with emer- home maintenance, as well as, referral and follow-up gency needs. Some of the significant instances of these services were: 43 were female - Five day care centers serving 400 families, of which heads of households - Over 400 homebound meal recipients on an expanded seven day program 1,000 individuals served by the Women's Bureau including 82 id Nearly f job placements and 56 receivinginancial aid to attend Lansing Community College orking on 137 homes in Community Youth Development Corporation w Development neighborhoods, and working with Housing Assistance Foundation on 100 small home repairs Money management counseling to 2,259 persons; alcohol or substance abuse prevention of treatment to 7�em71oyment servicescases; health ato 221re or , individuals. mation in nearly 30,000 instances, p Ho -no -r -ab -1 -e --Council- President and Members Page- 1-4----,- Parks -4-- .. Parks and Recreation: The greatest issue for the Parks and Recreation Department during 1979, and facing the City in 1980, relates to the availability of employees adequate to maintain park areas. Prior to the existence of CETA, the summer work force was set at 96 seasonal or full-time positions. With CETA funding this increased to approximately 110 but by the end of 1979, had reduced to 50 positions. This will obviously have significant impact on maintenance of park facilities. No organization can lose 50% of its work force without a drastic effect on the service provided. Compounding this problem is the increase in facilities which the Department is responsible for, such as the Logan Corridor which is contracted to the City by the State of Michigan. In addition, park areas such as Forest View, Mars'cott, the additional Riverfront Area, Turner/ Dodge, Downtown landscaping, and the South Washington Mall have left the Department in a position where it will not be able to maintain the areas at standards the community has come to expect. We have enjoyed the harvest of programs to expand our parks operations and now must face the task of main- taining what has been built. Either the maintenance will suffer, or the General Fund revenues must be increased to pay for these developments. For example, during 1979, the Department completed a large number of major construction and renovation,projects, many of which were grant funded or from trust accounts. Departmental crews completed $72,000 of work from the Ranney Trust to Ranney Park including outfield sod, an irrigation system, remodeling of the score shed, and improved restrooms, fencing, and parking lot. Ballfield lighting at Gier Park (three fields) and Davis Park (two fields) was funded 50% from Revenue Sharing for a total of $255,000. Renova- tion was undertaken at the Miller Road Senior Center as a result of a grant from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Office on Aging. This $175,000 project included new heating and air conditioning systems, remodeling of restrooms, a craft room, parking, site development, and aesthe- tic treatment of the Center. Neighborhood parks were improved with the installation of federally funded tennis courts at Forest View, Wilson, Marscott, Wood Creek and River Street; as well as, grading, play equipment, and walks at Walsh, Beck and Regent street parks. Work is also nearing completion on the Turner/Dodge site which was made possible in part through an Economic Development Adminis- tration Grant of $160,000. Both site improvements, as well as, interior improve- ments made possible a successful Decorator Showcase Event in late October. Attendance at recreation centers has continued to increase dramatically. For instance, participation at Gier Center increased 20/ to 84,540 visitations during the first 11 months of 1979. Kingsley Center has maintained a similar growth rate, with 25 social service agencies providing assistance to the westside through Kingsley. Our capabilities to provide a competitive sports program have almost reached a saturation point. Heee►�abl e- Eetmerl -P-resident a-nd-Members Ja-�►�a-r--y 2-8-;=-1980-. . Page -1.5 In an effort to most efficiently stretch the available dollars, the after school and evening recreation club programs were reduced as were the hours of operation at neighborhood drop-in centers. As many of the club programs provided duplicative services, the expenditure of our scarce resources cannot be advocated under present financial circumstances. One of the increasingly popular activities is the summer concert series at Riverfront Park, which attracted over 5,000 persons for music ranging from jazz to country in 1979. The Forestry Division responded to nearly 2,000 inspection calls and nearly 600 storm damage calls in 1979. The division has trimmed 5,575 trees, removed 734 trees and sprayed 2,100 to control insects or fruit development. Street trees were purchased with funds appropriated by Council against my recommendation -- however, these trees have been added to the nursery due to Tack of funds for personnel to plant them. The Vector Control program responded to 485 calls and took appropriate actions; however, I would again recommend that Council consider the cost effectiveness of this program. The recently renovated City Market continues to run at capacity, and every booth is rented out at this time. Based on attendance figures, reservations, parking problems and frequent need for police enforcement,it is evident that Lansing's park facilities are very heavily utilized. In some cases,uses became so intense, such as at Potter Park, that control actions became necessary. As you are aware, recommen- dations of the Zoo Society and the Park Board have not been acted upon by City Council, and a repetition of last summer's bad experiences may be expected. I am asking the Council to review its policy on rate structures, which supports many of these programs. We can sustain them only with realistic financial consideration. We can have excellent facilities, but we must face the costs and determine means to pay them. Planninq Department: The Planning Department continued its role in all areas of the City's current and future development, providing research and analysis to all major projects in the City. The department's work program is segmented into five key categorical areas. Those are: Economic Development: The Planning Department provides staff to the Mayor's Economic Develop- ment Advisory Group. Through December 3, 1979, the City of Lansing has approved tax exemption certificates for six Plant Rehabilitation and Indus- trial Development projects and nine Commercial Redevelopment projects. The .Hono_rahlP_Council President -and Members- J a n ua-ry--2-8 , 1980 Page 16 Certificates approved to that.date involve investments totaling $4,747,707 and may yield up to 640 new jobs within the City, while they result in exempting .242% of the property tax base from taxation. The Economic Develop- ment Division also prepared a report on the use of tax abatement that was published in October of this year and has been widely circulated. Other activities undertaken by the Economic Development Advisory Group include responding to two requests for consent to economic incentives to projects resulting in a transfer of employment from Lansing; reviewing acti- vities of the Lansing Metropolitan Development Authority; coordinating the City's response to the U. S. Economic Development Administration that led to the agreement with the Michigan History Division permitting demolition to continue on the Diamond Reo property; and preparing papers on downtown office development for the State/Local Development Team. Comprehensive Planning: The River Island Comprehensive Development Plan was published in February and recorded as an official plan amendment with the County. The Plan provides guidance for the Capital Development Program, westside circulation, and developing the downtown area. A City-wide land use inventory was also completed, the first such update in 20 years. It provides current reference for evaluating rezonings, and enforcement of the Zoning Code and is the basis for land use decisions for the Comprehensive Development Plan. The Southwest Area Comprehensive Plan was initiated in September. Public information meetings were held to introduce the planning process and enlist participants in preparing the plan. The target for completion is June 1980. Also, nearly 30 Act 285 reviews were completed, most significantly on reuse of the four schools closed by the Lansing School District; disposal of excess City properties; and requested street vacations. Transportation: The final Environmental Impact Statement for the Logan Corridor project has been completed, and is being submitted to the Federal Highway Adminis- tration for approval. Final details are being worked out with the State of Michigan for the proposed $2.5 million grant for an Intermodal Transportation Terminal to serve CATA and inter -city buses, taxis, and provide additional downtown parking. It is expected that preliminary engineering work will begin soon. A grant for a study of transportation along the Michigan Avenue Corridor has been awarded to the City by the Michigan Department of Transpor- tation. The study will examine alternate and energy efficient technologies Honorable Council President and Members January -28,-,1980 Page 17 to attract more mass transit riders along the corridor between the Capitol Complex in downtown Lansing and East Lansing. For the first time, a team from the State of Michigan, Lansing Community College, Downtown Business Council and CATA have joined hands with the City to study parking and trans- portation downtown. The Committee will develop policy and prepare recommen- dations on innovative approaches to reduce parking demand and traffic conges- tion. Housinq and Neighborhood Development: The Community Development Program is now in its 5th year and implementa- tion of the adopted physical development plan for NDA 1, 2, 3 and the Expanded area of NDA 3 is in full progress. NDA 4 is presently formulating its devel- opment plan. The Community Development program is also assisting in imple- mentation of the NIP program, the Section 312 program, the NSA Section 8 Substantial Rehabilitation program as well as the existing NDA's and Capitol Commons. I am pleased with progress in the Neighborhood Development Areas and the Community Development program in general. They show the City's ability to design and implement programs to benefit our residents. As we approach our 6th and final year of the Community Development Block Grant Program that has been adopted by Congress, we are looking forward to new legislation which will continue the program and increase our grant alloca- tion so that we can continue implementation and can make the program more efficient and successful in our City in the coming year. The Citizens' District Council for Neighborhood Development #4 is now meeting weekly on the Physical Development Plan for that area. It is hoped that rehabilitation in NDA #4 will be underway before summer. The Motor Wheel Area Comprehensive Development Plan includes not only Neighborhood Development Area #3 and Neighborhood Development Area #3 Expanded, but also the construction of David Street between High Street and U.S. 27, a pedestrian underpass under that street to facilitate the movement of employees from the Motor Wheel Plant to the parking lot, and the construction of sewers to connect with Motor Wheel's new pollution abatement facilities. The street extension, pedestrian underpass and sewer reconstruction are currently in design stages and implementation is expected to begin by spring. Motor Wheel Corporation's contribution is a $3 million pollution abatement facility. The Motor Wheel area will benefit from nearly $9 million in improvements by local, state, federal and private investment. The Motor Wheel Area Development Plan is a comprehensive approach which brings together the various public and private sectors to achieve goals of continuing employment in the City and providing assistance to the neighborhoods which not only support the industrial facility but also the remainder of the City. Han,G,ra.bl.e-Geunci-1--President -a•nd--Members janu&ry .2-8; ._1980, r Page 18 -- The new Section 8 Substantial Rehabilitation n Progrtel am isethe verted vehicle to under which the old portion of the Capitol 96 units for elderly living, and both the U.S. Department of ousingheir and dusUrban iasm Development and the Federal Housing Authority have about the project. has Ingham County Urbandale: Since 1978 the hevCity solubionsen wand �seek ng 1fundth hngssources to correct and Lansing Township to P flooding problems in the Urbandale area. A grant application is being prepared to study storm sewer problems, develop a land use plan to divert flood waters, to acquire substandard, flood damaged housing and to rehabilitate homes slightly damaged due to floods. Land Use Controls (Zoninc and Subdivision Regulations): This Division has been involved in Zoning Code enforcement activities over the past year, id appropriate code violations and bringing them to the attention of the aDeveljopment enforcement agency. Target areas corresponding to the Communityin Neighborhood Strategy Areas have been established and codeInspectorsenforcemenresponded these areas is being emphasized. In addition, the Zoning the preceding year. to 259 major complaints or requests for assistance during The Land Use Controls Division has also processed 56 rezoning petitions, 34 Board of Zoning Appeals requests, 13 Special Use Permits, 10 subdivision the Zoing plats, and 43 lot splits. In addition, se vtoabringndLansingments is Zoningn nOrdinance Ordinance are being worked on in an legislation. into compliance with amended State enabling Aerial Photo rah and Ma in : The City will soon have athemPityeandve set of topographic maps and mylar photo enla y emenselected adjacent land. Along withAthhotose amosare �cphasralsoebeen provided con - computer drawn planimeteric maps. P densing the City and surrounding area to a scale of 1" -500' - Air Pollution Board: The Board is attempting to find a replacement to its principle advisor, who, until 1979, had handled most handledof the aby ir pthe lDepartmenution t lornreferred rto h appropriate, complaints are being the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Department is working with the Board to re-establish its direction. Sealer of Weights & Measures: tor nsers, pre - Routine tests were completed on ll oilaandsgasolineometersedurringe1979. Other package scales, power driver fue re -packaged acitivities included verifying accuracy of measurements for p Honorable Council President and Members January --28, - 1980 Page 19" products, such as meat, poultry, fish, etc., and responding to complaints. Administrative Services: The Administrative Services Department, composed of the Central Garage, Building Maintenance and Property Management, Data Processing, Inventory Con- trol and Warehouse and Operational Services Division, commenced operations on February 5, 1979, following Charter reorganization. During the first few months of its existence the department has achieved several notable efficiencies. In the Operational Services Division the copier assets of the City were totally reorganized giving improved copier services. Copier machines were located closer to users, thereby reducing employee time away from work stations, and more copiers with more options were provided. These improvements were accomplished at no increase in cost. In the Central Garage a six mile limit from City Hall was established for the storage of City owned vehicles and the City vehicle fleet was reduced by three automobiles. These changes have already resulted in a 5% reduction in fuel consumption by the civilian segment of the fleet. Despite this reduction in useage, the dramatic increase in fuel prices required budget adjustment at mid -year, and this matter will command our attention in the future. The Building Maintenance and Property Management Division began the fiscal year by reducing custodial costs in City Hall by $24,000. By increasing the specialist capabilities of the Division it has been possible to eliminate one maintenance contract, thereby saving $18,000. These personnel additions have also made it possible to begin a meaningful preventive maintenance program and to provide services which would have cost over $125,000 had we contracted, as in the past, for an expenditure of under $32,000. These savings only begin to reflect the efficiencies that have already been realized by rapid delivery of services to City agencies and the problems that have been avoided through application of maintenance before they became critical. Capping the achieve- ments of this division is the sale of over eight acres of excess public property. These sales brought almost $40,000 to the General Fund and placed those properties back on the tax rolls. The Data Processing Division has been totally revamped. The nearly total personnel turnover was stopped and the employee force stabilized. An exhaustive search for new computer hardware has recently resulted in the acceptance of a bid from Burroughs Corporation and an agreement between the City and Burroughs for Lansing to serve as a developmental test site for financial programs. It appears that the promise of automated data processing is on the brink of be- coming a reality in Lansing. . 16 Honorable Council President and Members da"a-ry--2-8.; _1.980 .Page- 24_.-._._. . epartment In under a year of existence the Administrative orientedServices agency,Dresponsivehto established itself as a cost cutting, the requirements of all users. Law Department: tivity elected During 1979,the Law Department has been mattersenadvising C inprosecuting officials, departments and boards in legal legal City ordinances and defendingn he City i issued and During informalassistancetherwas approximately 153 written op was rendered on innumerable occasions Addditionnglandtbufferingeordinanceve in drafting City ordinances such as the amendments to the City's retiremurbanyredevelopmenilcorporationbordhnagce, citizens district councils, the disorderly conduct ordinance, and many others. This office was also active intraffic offensesntorciviltinfractionseaseofs lature's decision to convert traffic August necessitated a complete revisionof the Cit ementsotrtffic codticswell a s, extensive revision of prosecution parking tickets against While certain problems still exist such as enforcing p repeat offenders, for the most part, the transition to the civil offense system has been successfully completed. it teis expected t in anu that oncsavhngs for problems are resolved the newsystem the City in terms of time for bot�heDeparistrict tmenturt nd te successful innovation by dity establish- ment of an automated call-Werinsystem witnesses callersCthe nameslofcallstraffic An automatic telephone answering system givesre- cases which have been settled orotherwise Cptyahaslbeenpable to saveto the cexpenses of porting to City Hall as a witness paying travel, police overtime and witness ehaveobeentspared thein lfrustration traffic cases. Additionally, many wnesses of reporting to court only to find that the case had been settled. Also noteworthy, is increased activity in defending the City in worker's compensation cases and in property tax appeals. In an effort to insure that ined by the unnecessary payment of the City's finances are not unduly stra worker's compensation benefits tot hose weffechose phvelyausednmediccd mal examinations merit benefits, the department tion of benefits in selective redemption and depositions,as well as,negotiating P The cases where that is likely t0 uhaslt linc�easedng rmnsthenpastgs oyeareresulting in incidence of property tax appeals increased appearances before the Michigan Tax Tribunal by the departmen . The department has also been active in the implementation of the new H olre.r-a b l -e .- Co -unci 1__.P r -e -s i dent -a rrd---Membe r s- - Ja-nua-r-y• 2-8=, -1-980. .Page 2L.---' City Charter which became effective September 9, 1978. During the year numerous City boards adopted new Rules of Procedure to comply with the City Charter and submitted the same to the Law Department and to City Council for approval. A property sales ordinance was enacted and a Board of Ethics appointed by City Council, as required by Charter. Further progress in implementation of the new Charter will be made during 1980, including enactment of a conflict of interest ordinance and a review of a substantial portion of the Code of Ordinances of the City. Other activities of the Law Department have included rendering advice to the Economic Development Corporation and reviewing requests for both commercial and industrial tax abatements. The department has also been active in assisting Community Development Block Grant Programs both through the approval of Section 312 loan applications and through enforcement of building code provisions in neighborhood strategy areas. The department has also engaged in condemnation suits in connection with Capitol Commons and Community Development Block Grant programs. Personnel: While 1979 was ostensibly an "off year" as regards the negotiation of labor agreements, the decertification in 1978 of the bargaining unit repre- sented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and subsequent certification of the Lansing Independent Employees Union (LIEU), delayed bargaining for this group. Agreement was reached, however, in February following a short strike which did not disrupt delivery of any vital services. Agreement with the Non -Supervisory Unit of the Fraternal Order of Police covering non -supervisory police and park security officers was reached via compulsory arbitration late in the year. The same process has recently begun for FOP Supervisory Unit Personnel with results expected in early 1980. During 1979 the Department accepted 8,845 applications for employment and placed 400 people in either regular or seasonal jobs with the City. Promotions for 205 of the City's employees were also approved. With the prospect of severe financial constraints on the immediate horizon, the Personnel Department has additionally been charged with the task of coor- dinating reviews with the Finance Department and my office of every job vacancy prior to filling any position. This review has already resulted in the savings of thousands of dollars on the City budget. The City's participation in the United Way Fund Drive, administered by the Personnel Department, reached record dollar contributions. In August another successful Blood Drive was held in City Hall in conjunction with the Ho.nor_abae-.Counci.l President -and-Members- Ja-nua•ry--28,- 1980 Page 2-2 American Red Cross coordinated by the Department staff. Manpower Division: Changes in legislation govereifecthofCiimit`ingsbothve Employment numberand and the Training Act (CETA) have had the effect ally changes basically ic type of jobs for which CETA funding may be used. Tisthat rule out the use of CETA ithnel by educcationalsandlother non-profit over the handle to today we must contract out ww place these Federally funded positions. However, the City must still records of CETA ----- the City's General Fund is financially responsible, but there is no direct benefit to us. Finance Department: Purchasing The Finance Department, composed Budget eteMOanagement,ffice of tIncome he eTaxx, and the Divisions of Accounting, Assessment, B g and Treasurer, has responsibility for overall financial management and planning, as well as, the administration of the City's financialretirement planningsystems. enableExtensive City efforts are continuing in the area of to maintain a stable financial position. These efforts have included: and Accounting - improved control and monitoring of all expenditures improved reporting to assist all departments itheacitynwas awarded a Through the special efforts oft he1MuDicipalnFinance Officers Association. Certificate of Conformance by Assessment - the completion of a work program to bring the City's assess- ment to the legally required level necessary to evaluesteintthe he fpreceding t the State Equalization Board applied to property year. ew City Charter, has con - Budget - this division, established in ncomprehensive budget planning tinued an extensive work program to p Council, in our review information and analysis to assist me, and the City with of budget requests. If we are to be le to will drequireeal cansincreasing pre- viously cited major fiscal poblemwe effort from this division and I know expect a continuation of the excellent work that has been performed Income Tax - the continued importanceof inco'leare tax collectihis o s topthe stability of the City's fiscal res cessed 99,' }00 returns last year. s and Purchasing - the rapid escalation of prices i neall areas of ts of thisoddivision services is mitigated by careful an 9 honorable Council President and -Members January -28, 1980 .Page 23.. and in preparation of bid specifications, contract impactnfo�tthe,dollar other the measures designed to obtain greatest Treasury - a reduction in staff andle required operfor hexistingoseri ces has resulted in a cost savings while continuing funds. tax collection and the centralized collection of all City The Finance Department works closely with all city operatized ons faci- litate operations, insure that fisca the financial planning and monitoring functions that are essential to insure accountability in protection of pc ation The Finance Department is also workindevelop and close implemeontparFinancilalhthe Ad - Management ministrative Service Department to Bevel p Application package which will provide onor comprehensive os and prehe isive and more timely pro- cessing of the City's fiscal trans Fina_ Conditions of the City: The City of Lansing is facing increasing financial pressure on all fronts. with the ic cost The unchecked double digit inflation,propled ducts, generateddcosttincreasesnofeuphen ces for fuel and petroleum related by to 63% for gasoline. These increases,w will orequidredthe Chtyltormodidcos s of labor for salary and fringe benefits,limit its ability to fund non-essential services, reduce costs and strictly programs. I ani seriously concerned about the citycitizens a bility songaandain its my administraly sound standing if the City Council, the roblem. We do not tion fail to mutually recognize and address the growing p have the luxury of being able to make priority and funding decisions . Manyf i thout close scrutiny offinancial stressimpact beyondresource controlloff1theyCity; we must, contributing to fiscal and therefore, identify the areas wherewantscan tolapceptact costs. harshThese realitiesrthat often unpopular decisions. No one we, as a City, do not have unlimited capabilities to fundpt forma programst remember that fiscal constraintrap betweendo nt mean cthefneedpoand wants and our they only mean there is a very real g ability to pay for them. The City has been attempting tos tabilize and illxpandies u tinecono i csbase. Such efforts are expensive in the efforts limit our the costs of these local economy for the future. However, goals of the ability to fund aew��easude redeagaiof �steoupravailableTresohe �rgesaagtethe current City still must bor time. We will need to have pdplanning and wefund mamyaneedptoJdeferomanysprora years; we will need careful prioritization k4&parable--Counci--l-- Pres ident--and- Members J.a n u a ry 2-8, 1-980 - Page- 24 --- jects which are desirable but which are not essential and which are outside the City's real fiscal capabilities. I want to stress the immediacy of our problems. Decisions made outside a comprehensive operational and financial plan will adversely affect the ability of the City to meet priority goals and remain fiscally solvent. Our economic development plans and our operational service levels must both be reviewed in this context. The city will be facing labor negotiations for all of its bargaining units in the up -coming year. The costs of these labor agree- ments, inflation and the general economic situation will, without any doubt, greatly increase the fiscal problems with which we must contend. I seek your input and cooperation in addressing these items forthrightly. We cannot postpone or ignore the issues if we are to function responsibly on behalf of our citizens. Approximately one year ago, during a period of labor negotiating diffi- culties, the Letters to the Editor, the public statements, and complaints almost led one to believe that the City of Lansing was unfair ---- that in- sufficient dollars were being spent in behalf of our employees. Some Council members believed it. Well, what are the facts of the matter? Budgeted expenditures for fringe benefits alone (NOT WAGES AND SALARIES--- FOR 1,500 EMPLOYEES) this year are estimated to total OVER 12,000,000 -- this represents an additional 48 cents for every one dollar of wages paid, or an average of $8,000 annually for every full-time City employee, above his or her wage or salary. As a modern day employer, the City provides sick days, holidays, personal leave day, and vacation days, which can average over 30 working days per year in non-productive time off with pay. Other fringe benefits include health and life insurance premium, totaling $2,5100 annually, an .increase of 2 ,00 8" over one year ago. This includes Blue Cross and Health Central insurance coverage, which has just recently increased premiums by 16�, to 20%, and a completely new benefit of dental insurance. Too, the City provides complete health and dental insurance coverage for all of its retirees, inclyqjnl financial reimbursement of premiums deducted by the Federal Government for Medicare after age 65. Contributionsto the Retirement Systems and Social Security payments, alone, will cost the City $5,363,00.0 this year, with substantial new Social Security increase on the horizon for year 1981. These costs have increased recently over 20°), as a result of liberalized benefits in the General Employees Retirement System, as negotiated in current labor agreements, which increased benefits by over 25%x. Honorable Council President and Members January 28, 1980 Page 25 Today, general City employees can retireat age o58empand loypolicby emen andity. ouhas What of the contributions made by p firemen at age 50, if the latter grolpcemen and firemen to the Policemen's and Firemen's Retirement System? Within i thi n 24 months after Ci retirethement, each has received more than he, or she, -htheCsame exists for each general City employee, to pay the full retirement -- spouse except payback is a little longer.And,f odr,theen a restrof1his orcherelifehe sp receives one-half of the retirement ontinue to Workmen's Compensation nfdUnq�lation, due imarilyttocliberal Statecrease legisla- much more than the rate of in tion, and interpretations by State agencies of the legislation involved. The rearesenting an City's minimum cost this year is estimated yeaosb $800the00cost of the programs annual increase of over to the City were $200,000 annually. In addition to the aforementioned, each. ioPleVityee wbonus,ith 5 ysuch ears of acbonuscbeded ng service, effective any October 1, receives to $800 for 20, or more, years of a minimum of $200 annually, and ranging P service. The longevity bonus checks are paid each December 1. Our_ Present budgeted cost is $450,000. paments o firemen Another $550,000 annually is budgeted for annualdfood theYPolicetDepartment; on duty; gun, clothing and cleaning a lation, reducing the fire - overtime payments req_ u Of State as a result legisa ments for clerical and men's work week for overtime purposes; and overtime pay professional staff, as a result of a new labor agreement. TO PUT THE ANNUAL FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS OF $12,00NG 0,000 IBLICI THEROPER PERSPEC- TIVE FOR YOU, THE CITY EMPLOYEES AND THE SUFFICE -------- THE COST OF CITY EMPLOYEE'S INDUSTRIESWING WILL RINGE r, BUSINEOSS AND ERESIDENCES CITY'S MOREATHANL2PROMIRLIONTY TAX DOLOLARSCTIONS B While these fringe benefits may beit in line be w embered! ith the bthatlall new,plans and some and of our major employers in the area, th them heavy costs, in addition to the basic wages expanded, Programs carry wi financial rubberband is well stretched. or salaries. The The combined effect of these factors delineates the growing financial roblem but indicates that the City spill has theant capkbilityatoldeal withnthese p It will not be an easy p effectively. to prevent defaults or the myriad prob Lansing have the opportunity to do so, leets that have occurred in cities which did not seize the opportunity to avert Harrera-b-l­e- Council Pres -i dent---a-nd -Members January 28� --1980 -Page 2-6 --__ are crises. However, we must remember that are tonot youimmune; certainerecommendations Within this context, I have already submitted and requests for action. I am incorporating stuaionand iese matters within ramificaP�ons rt so that you may have both the general before you: 1) I have forwarded to you Human Services categorical allocations, re- commended by the Human Services Advisory Board, whichI intend toursconcuin bud- get development. I will utilize these as policy guidance rence unless you act to establish different allocation policies prior to February 4, 1980. 2) I have already recommended to you a number of mid -year budget ad- justments to recognize problems that have occurred and increase efficiency in some area. These have been presented to you in total by the Deputy Finance Director but there are several items that I wish to specifically note: A. The cost of fuel has increased 3� per_ for the past six months. These increases are exceeding the budget projections and will require approximately $118,000 in additional funds for the remainder of the year; B. The increased costs of utilities will require a substantial increase in budget; C. Problems related to our Sewage Plant operations, and changes in usage, require an increase of $600,000 in Sewage Fund budget. 3) I am taking several steps to increase efficiency of operations with the result that, over the next 8nreductions attendantexpected in and the Civic Center, all areas of feetmanagement and all operating expenses. With the assignment anincreae nboth silptheyefficgencytandn to a central service, I project effec- tiveness of these efforts which are essential to protect the capital assets of the City. The City will continue to be faced with pricing increases which, over the past year, have ranged up to 63% according to the Purchasing Director. The City Assessor anticipates another increase in the residential assessments as a result of the inflationary trend; he also indicates projectedy40% com- pletion of commercial and industrial reappraisal by year ome taxes are still strong, with estimated revenues of $13.1 million up $600,000 from the original forecast which assumed a recessionary p eri6-d—to begin by mid -1979. It appears that we are now enterin that period of recession, the �5. Honorable Council P -resident and -Members January 28, 1-930 Page 27, length and severity of which can only be surmised. However, the recessionary period of 1973-75 resulted in a period of no -growth for City Income taxes of over two years. The City Treasurer reports that property tax collections are increasing as originally projected from last year. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR: It goes without saying that the responsibilities and administrative tasks of the Mayor, and the Mayor's direct staff, have increased dramatically since the adoption of the new City Charter and the Mayor's reorganization. Neverthe- less, this office has maintained its previous responsibilities and added on its new assignments through extra hours of effort. My immediate office has' added only one employee as a result of the new Charter, the Citizen Relations Specialist. Since that position was established in late March, some 600 citizen inquiries or complaints have been handled by this person. This is in line with the Charter requirement that the Mayor shall "receive, investigate and respond to all requests for information and all complaints concerning the operation of the City government." The Citizen Relations Specialist has re- solved conflicts between departments and has established a rapport with other service -providing agencies in fulfillment of this task. Additionally, this office has established various administrative committees to properly respond to the requirements of the Charter and to coordinate review processes in the best interests of the City. In particular, I would point to the formation of the Administrative Review Committee, Economic Development Advisory Group, the Transportation Advisory Group, the Vehicle Advisory Group, the Data Processing Advisory Group and the State of Michigan -City of Lansing Development Team, as the most significant coordinative bodies. Their input is essential if the Mayor, in the final position of authority, is to make the proper decisions. Under the Mayor's reorganization, the Line Departments meet in my office weekly, in addition to the weekly Cabinet meeting, and certain City agencies report directly to this office. These include: Office of the Program Coordinator: With the transferral of this function to the Office of the Mayor, the City has realized improved coordination of information on various grant pro- grams available to the City. Further, the grantor agencies have an improved information process with the City, as all contacts are centralized in one location. This has eliminated any confusion of the agencies brought about by everyone in City Hall making direct contacts. Honorable Council President--and.-Member.s January 28, 1980. Page 2&- Through 8:- Through much of 1979, this office functioned with just two employees, rants and $7.26 million in total program benefits down from five in 1978. Despite this, our convenience at the rear was responsible for. 12 (a list is attached for y to the City of Lansng re ort). Many of those have alr& I beerealizzedmint19801andtbeyond. her in - of this P ro osed land acqui- stances, the achievements for the City weing Only five requests were not Landfand Waterree of those ConsservationbFund.p An, Thether sitions in the Michigan Lan11 on )roval U1. ues red around the million in total rojects lan Des pendvelopmen Action GragnLan�C"e9uare. Because largest of those is the Uri private development of the "100 Block" employeehwassadded to the Program of this heavy workload, an Coordinator's staff in August 1979. Civic enter: 000 more persons The Lansing Civic Center had a banner 1979, with iteea weakening economy, using the newly remodeled complex than in 1978. Desp r of in particular resulting in less concerts at theleivtheCoperationetoumaintain trade shows, conventions nd meetings have enabled stability during the year. More community groups are rs plus real estate, using the facility for affai s by nurser g, medical, and accounting examinations•, hearings sssuch asdalfood ngservice the State of Michigan havein seminars. creased care ataxing the facilities. One hard - the- company with 350 booths, P in 10,000 ware distributor has booked an extra vers1�500nexh8bitorsh will bring persons daily for four days with o A marketing effort was established in mid -year which produced additional bookings and business for the Civic Center. easiat a faster rate than However, the fact remains that costs ares inc rater the the more bcost to the City.another The losses usiness, in other words, for present Fiscal Year 1979-80, are expected to increase by $50,000 to $75,000 for Fiscal Year 1980-8 . Senior Ce_nte_r: community input regarding programs The Lansing Senior Center is now infull operation. The creation o a Th provides senior Senior• Citizens Board now Ind activities held at the Center. Center provides a r in focal point for older adrlts servicesdanddactivls ities. The Ce P in a model environmen groups to come together, Ronorable Council President- and Member -s -- January 28, .1980 .Page 29- The Senior Center Director is attempting to provide a comprehensive community plan to meet the needs of older adults recreatims have been on, advocacy, employmendt,ln such health, p include areas as education, creative arts, recre of these programs nutrition, social and supportive services. Many volunteers from the community. Some 45 different programsof service delivery, many which have been repeated or run on an on-going basis, have been oper- ating at the Center since July by outside agencies. Attendance at the Center has averaged 1,500 persons per month. a rant Staffing at the Center, which began in May 19ag'mWnimalas ndCostbto the City. from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging Huma= tions: activities 055 community The Human Relations Office, in 1979ools,tnneighborhood, housing and domes- i.e., athletic events, schools, parks, p preventative measures tic complaints, community cenisruptiodns. Persuasioncourt cases, aand conciliation were in avoiding major community applied to resolve these problem areervicesdinlld979s with a language barrier were provided with 123 translation s visory An Affirmative Action Workshop wshoas heldStafin fpfromril wthe Michiganith all rDepartment personnel attending this one day workshop. ortunity Commission provided of Civil Rights and Federal Equal Employ�onadOPhister and comply with an guidelines and regulations for the City een meeting Affirmative Action Program. The departments cess ofave nthece bAffirmative Action officer Affirmative Action Officer in evaluating progress in Charter, Plan. The Mayor has also sat in on revvawiousdclassifidCationos. monitoring the utilization of minorities and women inI report on state The Contract the Mayor is required to submit an annube submitted ineFebruary. the Affirma- tive Action Program. That report will those vendors doing business Compliance Unit is responsible for�eninocompliance with Equal Opportunity ring with the City, assuring that they a and Labor Standard regulations mandated by government authorities. The division maintains working relationship with the Detroit area Housing and Urban Development and Federal withassistingconntractorsnt of Labor in linafiling pre-bid and pre -conference records along monitor all federally -assisted payrolls and monthly employment report and conduct job -site interviews construction projects contracted by ates are being paid. This with employees to determine if prevailing wage r unit also monitored all human service agenCommunity Develop - cies funded with ment monies. Honorable Council President -and Members Ja-nuary 28, 1980 Page 30. Emergency Operations: The City's Emergency Opera Office continued during 1979 to maintain e and one of the highest ratings in theaun�sualocircumstancesm the nfamiliarotocmany the Office of the President despiteDirector of Emergency Operations members of City Council. Mr. James ,Holcomb, and a good friend to us all, met his job responsibilities from his hospital bed or his home while recovering from seVere back Under his guidance, his volunteer crews responded to 26 weather alerts, ing one major fire, and one barricaded command post. ost. Jimincident wHolcomb, meahile also nwhile, pro - electrical electrical service to the mobifeom his bed, updating emergency procedures an cessed all routine paperwork lichisb to bring the City $20,000 in disaster training plans. He prepared app reimbursement from the State ofnMichigan ementfor tAgency uasyreimbursement rfor n $74,232 from the Federal Emergency the April 1975 flood. ork in time to direct emergency operations at Jim Holcomb returned to w the Diamond Reo fire in late October, and is now working on nearly a full-time basis. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY AGENCIES: I believe it is the concensus of all City departments that the reorgan- ization plan which went into effect early in 1979 is now producing significant results for the City. Many of those have already been addressed in the de- P artmental reports above. In particular, Iwould point to omtheent coorditsative c relationship established between the Public Service and Parking Division; the Police Department and its incorporation of Parks Security functions; the establishment of a Building Safety Development Department; and the organization of an Administrative Services Department.ral During 1979, these various relationships were solidified and 1procedudu difficulties were overcome within ese immediateareorganizathoneofrthe City's am not proposing to you at this time any departmental structure. I would wish to bring to the attention of the City Council, reviewed. that increased administrata�eneffoncfuturesare reorgaeizationlywhichgI will briefly Two of those may have a bearing outline. ility and The first is in the area of mayvehbe aware1ofeaa$28,000sStudybundertaken useage. Members of City Council may vi 's vehicle fleet, preventive by Roy Jorgensen and Associates to review the City Hop,&rable- Council- Pre -i -dent -and Members - January 289 1980, Page 34 maintenance programs and administrative Aerations. That study dedhas recently s been completed, and specific recommendationsI am taking those Vehicle Advisory Group for future fleet responsibility. under consideration at this time. It is the estimation of the consultant that as many as seven persons Key to and several vehicles could be reddincFeaseeitstvehiclelefficle epencyera ions and- maintenance and the City could still vehicle this efficiency, however, would be the cFromlthat,divoisionl vehicles rwould sbe bility in a fleet management div departments of the City assigned on a need basis to the variounance s implementing p operations and Improved physical layout O f the maandeparts wodulwarehousing dadditionally be critical to improved reporting of The recommendations of this consultant realizing the estimated savings. study and from the Vehicle Advisory Group will ll Bing 1980ect of my special interest for implementation, where p Second of the organizational changes under study at this time involves maintenance of City properties, particularly on a shared personnel basis between the Civic Center and the Property trial periodnt 1ission of the now underwaydminis- trative Services Department. A two -mo whereby Civic Center maintenance persooassdignmentsown eon any lCity-owned y Property Management for priority maintenance property. This may result in increased salancelization sheet andfimprovedrmaintenabnce, reduced costs to the Civic Center's b of City properties. Final assignments of rmaaiintenance personnel will be based on the results of this two-month trial pe In spite of thedela s created btothroceedformer onChairman Economicthe Adjustmentee on physical Development he City Council we P Federal Study and Grant for the City, we were finally successful in securing lition of Diamond Economic Development Administration funds for Wheel. In spite of the delay Reo and assistance for improvements for Motor b the so called "historicpreservationists",siteinDaamandneRewhichdwi1ll result in Our goal now is to develop the 38 a new positions of employment, and a better tax base. The assistance to Motor Wheel takes several approaches: install a $1.25 million sewer; purchase the old reside residences to the East of thet e pl nt, the Case Street; add berms to separate tneighborhood plants; close off McKinley Street to the North owaterorecycling,eandnwatert David Street; and add support for a new, costly cleaning, facility at Motor Wheel. ministration has been working with repre- For more than 18 months, the Ad Honorable Council -President and Members- Ja- Rua -r y.__28- ... l.980 - Page _32 sentatives of Lansing General Hospital to secure eospmeanshof rearronsugttraffic out of the residential area to the north.eartmnt, as to assist; the Transportation Specientsandt ofTraffictDepartmentnhavvepparticipated. well as, the Public Service Departm lly As of the week of January 13, of this year, Lansing General Hospital advised of its intention to purchasetwo roouteefordegresssland,and ingrresos.p Our goal is in funding the construction are available, in the Pre- to proceed, if finances of the Hospital and the City sent year, or in 1981-82. The project will eliminate a lot of difficulties for the neighborhood involved. For many years, the redevelopment of the 100 Block of theoDowntownshas been a top priori After many months of effort on the Pall t to advise that of the Administration, private concerns, and others, I am happy I am hopeful that a ositive announcementableathat presented oo balanceofthewithin Urban the next several weeks. Too, it is conceiv Renewal lands may be put into use. Ahead of us is Capitol Commons, the Riverfront Mall, the $13 million Chiller Facility in the Capitol Complex, improvements in the. Verylia ghborhoo s , ity a solid waste anotherite, and a ost of recordother breakingtconstruct on year. of Lansing couldld witness dresed •In closing, be advised that many of mmendatmons tovyouurin1March.adManysoff will be elaborated upon in my budget recol require your these items will be of recurring consegece and stronglylemphasize that alledecisions mine, during 1980. And, I must once again must consider the financial impact on the City budget already so strained. have I am very proud of the performance he this CitCity Counci l. Weahave delivered made headway toward these goals established by City to better than average services for less than ave gCityspropet. rtyataxbrateabne moderate the maintain financial stability and a very past, and I hope we can agree u °ionhat to uoselfor thoset`extratfunds fortnecessarysbasic become necessary, it is my intent ,,,,+ for frosting or frivolities. And, I needs, improvements and services, and to you a continued review of departmental beeelemenptsroflour City'snfinancialeffi- tify n pledge . ciencies and new savings which must also be e planning. I ask for your help in the tasks I have set forth. Sincerely, '9 ��Gri'ry Gerald W. Grave Mayor RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE THE STATE JOURNAL Mon., Jan. 14, 1980 Tenyear chart ®f crime in Lansing 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1877 1A78 1979 Murder Rape Robbery Assault Burglary Larceny Auto Theft TOTAL 6 31 241 1,097 3,509 7,311 658 12$52 5 31 271 1,039 3,949 6,652 642 12,%g -2% 8 45 419 1,111 3,392 5,790 '723 11,488 -11% 11 41 246 1.085 2,594 4,284 616 SjT7 .31% 11 31 239 1,012 2,897 5,860 554986 1004 -17% 8 298 915 3,538 6,126. 408 1041 -20% 6 196 898 2,177 6,796 3.72 10,493 -18% 13 59 177 972 1.998 5.096 390 8$55 -33% 11 62 145 1,318 2,156 8,847 445 SM _10% 7 52 176 1;397 2,011 5,243 510 '27% YEAR 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 ACCIDENTS 7,251 6,537 7,521 7,320 6,071 6,299 6,744 6,825 7,306 6,241 -1,065 -14.57% 10 -YEAR ACCIDENT RECORD, MOVING CITATIONS, AND TOTAL CITATIONS (MOVING AND NON-MOVING) *Net change 1978-79 **Percentage change 1978-79 P.D. P. I. 5,390 1,535 4,883 1,643 5,638 1,877 4,872 1,855 4,584 1,478 4,699 1,591 5,129 1,603 5,247 1,567 5,624 1,674 4,782 1,454 FATAL 15 11 6 16 9 9 12 11 8 6 -842 -220 -2 -14.97% -13.14% -37.5% II. MOVING TOTAL (MOVING & CITATIONS CITATIONS NON-MOVING) 29,751 34,949 31,490 33,619 30,670 40,705 25,218 33,619 21,775 29,854 18,684 26,710 23,002 32,889 22,338 33,785 30,055 42,001 36,511 51,740 +6,456 +9,739 +21.48% +23.18% 110 100 90 80 MILLIONS 70 OF 6o DOLLARS 50 40 30 20 10 0 BUILDING PERMITS 1650 1500 1350 1200 1050 900 750 600 450 300 150 0 •69 .70 171 •72 173 174 175 176 •77 178 179 --' Number of Permits • • Dollar Value TYPE OF PERMIT 1979 1978 ELECTRICAL 2,075 1,750 MECHANICAL 1,580 995 PLUMBING 1,545 1,233 MOVING 5 5 SIGN 251 160 WRECKING 179 168 APARTMENT REGISTRATION 379 329 TOTAL 6,014 4,650 MEMO MMMM El Mww MM MM M M MMMMMM MM 1650 1500 1350 1200 1050 900 750 600 450 300 150 0 •69 .70 171 •72 173 174 175 176 •77 178 179 --' Number of Permits • • Dollar Value TYPE OF PERMIT 1979 1978 ELECTRICAL 2,075 1,750 MECHANICAL 1,580 995 PLUMBING 1,545 1,233 MOVING 5 5 SIGN 251 160 WRECKING 179 168 APARTMENT REGISTRATION 379 329 TOTAL 6,014 4,650 NUMBER OF PERMIUS Projects of special interest constructed within Lansing during the year 1979, are as listed below: PROJECT PERMIT VALUE LCC Group Instructional Center $2,449,857 Cedarway Townhouses - Edgewood Blvd. 1,923,358 Cedarway Apartment Building (51 units) 1,003,952 Riverfront Townhouses 414,070 Riverfront Mid -Rise Apartments 1,713,602 Riverfront Retail Stores 500,000 Knight's Inn Motel 563,000 Board of Water & Light (Air Pollution Chimney Alterations) 9,000,000 Office Building (P.A.L. Associates) 604,000 Sheet Metal Storage Building 1,600,000 Office Building (Altman Bros. - 3135 S. Capitol) 1,400,000 Wastewater Treatment Plant 1,700,000 Apartment Buildings (Edward Rose - 82 units) 848,000 Conversion of Hospital to Office 1,500,000 Apartment Building (James Fox - 48 units) 728,000 IV. On the following eight pages are locational maps of street resurfacing, blacktopping and sewer construction accomplished by the Public Service Department in 1979. In addition, the following improvements are indicated by circles on the last four pages: Individual Projects 1. Kaynorth-Northrup Intersection Reconstruction 2. Kalamazoo Street Bridge Reconstruction 3. N. Grand River Avenue Bridge Renovation Railroad Crossing Improvements 4. W. Main Street 5. Baker Street between Pennsylvania and Cedar 6. E. Mt. Hope Avenue 7. Shiawassee Street 8. Cavanaugh Road Pedestrian Overpass Maintenance 9. S. Cedar Street at Mason 10. W. Holmes Road at Averill 11. W. Jolly Road at Wexford V. 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JUL ��nnn� ii iil �(( " �o�__ETD Ll IF oeao NEW SEWER K—'\D SIDEWALK REPAIR NEW SIDEWALK ,Ilji 41Z NEW CURB'YL� I L A I A, L el L CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR JL F- F I CJgF-',0FA L LJ FJO L71 LIE] L� lom 11P f -1 1979- 1980 GRANT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FUNDED AMOUNT Community Development Block Grant $2,995,000 NHI #79-10 Computerized Signal System 450 Title IX Implementation Diamond Reo 1,700,000 Forest View Tennis Courts 29,000 Sheffield Park 66,800 Title I Implementation Motor Wheel 1,146,000 North Lansing Historic Commercial District Facade Project 337,000 Salmon Fishing/Support Facility Dietrich and Elm Park 116,121 Senior Center Supervisor - Civic Center 20,839 Fish Ladder 292,000 Urban Park and Recreation Recovery 457,577 Transportation Feasibility Study - Michigan Avenue Corridor 50,000 TOTAL: $7,260,787 PENDING AMOUNT Evidence Technician $ 28,500 High Hazard Programming for Pennsylvania Avenue at Grand Trunk Railroad Overpass 27,500 Intermodal Transportation Terminal 2,551,682 Urban Development Action Grant 62,581,900 YDC - Technical Resource System 45,297 Law Enforcement Management System (LEMS II) 79,000 YCC Grant FY 1980 45,315 Displaced Homemakers Grant 1979-1980 113,228 Technical Assistant Grant (Kingsley) Energy Audit 2,800 XIV. 1979- 1980 GRANT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED PAGE 2 PENDING Technical Assistant Grant (Gier Center) Energy Audit Neighborhood Improvement Deferred Payment Loan Program (Per year - request for three years) TOTAL: NOT FUNDED Opper/Terzian River Property Chadwell Property River Point Water Sculpture Moores Development TOTAL: Xv. 3,200 193,787 $65,861,209 AMOUNT $ 66,832 65,000 46,440 5,000 98,447 $ 281,719 C-) 3 C- -• N a) rt G 7 K O C D C (D N a) N 00 (D 7 3 rt (D (D lD V) N 00 to O o) =- (0 -• (D U) n J N rt -� v rt (D i O S fi U1 r+ (D �.