Hamtramck Star

PRELIMINARY MATTERS

1.Call to order
2.Roll call
3.Pledge of allegiance to the flag
4.Proclamations/presentations/recognitions
5.Public comments concerning agenda items

SECTION I: PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN The Hamtramck Brownfield Authority has recommended a plan for a project known as the Woody Plaza Redevelopment Project. The project includes a new office building for lease to the State of Michigan for the Department of Human Services as well as space for employee and customer parking. The parcels included in the project are as follows:

PARCEL I: 12140 Joseph Campau
PARCEL II: 12166 Joseph Campau
PARCEL III: 12043 Mitchell St.
PARCEL IV: 12131 Mitchell St.

NOTE: THIS PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLISHED AUGUST 6TH AND 13TH, 2008.

Follow up:

2. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CODE OF ETHICS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK This ordinance upholds, promotes and demands the highest standards of ethics from all city employees and officials, whether elected, appointed, or hired.

SECTION II: UNFINISHED BUSINESS--Ordinances scheduled for second reading and ordinances or resolutions previously postponed.

1. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CODE OF ETHICS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK See Public Hearings Item #2

SECTION III: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember requests separate consideration.

1. City council meeting minutes-
a. August 12, 2008 regular meeting
2. Board and commission minutes
a. Hamtramck Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – February 25, 2008
b. Hamtramck Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – April 21, 2008
c. Hamtramck Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – April 28, 2008
d. Hamtramck Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – March 7, 2008
e. Hamtramck Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – July 21, 2008

3. Fund warrant list and payroll. Backup materials for all bills listed for payment are available in the controller's office.

4. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING GABRIEL T. ALAZIZ TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Council appointment for a term expiring July 1, 2011.

5. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING SANIJA MANDIC-ZUKO TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Council appointment for a term expiring July 1, 2011.

6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH ALAN C. YOUNG & ASSOCIATES, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008

SECTION IV: NEW BUSINESS--Ordinance introductions and resolutions for initial consideration.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK AND (HATCH) A HAMTRAMCK ART COLLECTIVE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3452 EVALINE

2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH KAPLANI INSURANCE AGENCY, INC FOR 2008-09 AND PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL PREMIUM

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LICENSING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENTS FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGE WITH BELLEFEUIL, SAUR, & ASSOCIATES, INC. (BS&A)

SECTION V: OTHER ITEMS

1. City Manager’s Report
2. Non-agenda items and other business
3. Public comments

ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk’s office at (313) 876-7700, 48 hours before the meeting. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.