09-08-16 - Cedar Springs, Michigan

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REGULAR MEETING
CEDAR SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Thursday, September 8, 2016
6:15 p.m. Workshop
7:00 p.m. Meeting
Cedar Springs City Hall
66 S. Main St.
Cedar Springs, Michigan
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL:
Mr. Daniel Clark
Mr. Perry Hopkins
Mrs. Molly Nixon
Mrs. Rose Ellen Powell
Mrs. Pamela Conley, Mayor Pro Tem
Mr. Gerald Hall, Mayor
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
The Council welcomes and encourages the public to speak during the public
comment and public hearing portions of the agenda. However, Council policy is to
hear the public comment, not to act on the public comment at this time. Concerns
brought before the Council during the Public Comment portion of the agenda will be
referred to the City Manager for action. If, after communicating with the City Manager,
no resolution is reached, the concern will be elevated to the Mayor and then
eventually to the Council for action.
Those citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda items will be allowed a
maximum of four minutes each to address their concerns. This is the only time during
the Council meeting that citizens are allowed to address the Council. Please state
you name and address for the record.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
6. CONSENT AGENDA.
Councilmembers may request that any or all items be removed from the Consent
Agenda. A motion is then in order to adopt all items not removed from the Consent
Agenda. Requesting the removal of an item from the Consent Agenda is a
prerogative afforded each councilmember and does not require the support of other
councilmembers.
A. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of August 11, 2016.
B. Approval of the Checks Paid Prior #s 39095 to 39172, totaling $ $384,909.66
; the August Accounts Payable #s
39173 to 39178 totaling $ 398,178.51
and Electronic Transfers totaling $ 514.16. The total of all checks and transfers
is $
$783,602.33.
7. DISCUSSSION ITEMS:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Lew Bender Strategic Planning and Training
Elected Officials Training November 17th, 2016 in Muskegon
City Hall to remain open on Red Flannel day, October 1st, 2016?
Councilor Nixon White Pine Trail sign proposal
Councilor Hopkins White Pine Sign proposal
Expansion of grass area north of Memorial Park
8. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Jerry Gross Appointment
a. Oath of Office
B. Rebecca Newland Appointment
a. Oath of Office
C. Motion to remove Deb Brunett, Linda Christensen and all former employees from
the City’s accounts at Choice One Bank and add Michael Womack, City Manager
to the City’s accounts at Choice One Bank.
D. Motion to remove Deb Brunett, Linda Christensen and all former employees from
the City’s accounts/safety deposit boxes at Chase Bank and add Michael
Womack, City Manager to the City’s accounts/safety deposit boxes at Chase
Bank.
E. Motion to name Michael Womack, City Manager as the representative of Cedar
Springs to the Grand Valley Metro Council Board.
F. Motion to approve Resolution 2016-27 the CS Brewery Community event
application, must waive 2 month requirement.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
A.
Kent County boards, commissions, and committees vacancies.
B.
Kent County Report.
C.
West Michigan Regional Planning Commission RE Broadband Federal Funding
D.
Red Flannel Festival brochure of events
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS.
A. City Manager
B. Department of Public Works.
C. Sheriff’s Department
D. Fire Department.
E. City Clerk.
F. Finance Director/Treasurer.
a. Cash Summary Report.
b. Revenue/Expenditure Report.
c. USDA
G. Code Enforcement.
H. Building Inspection.
I. Board and Commission Minutes:
a.
b.
c.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
City of Cedar Springs
City Council Meeting September 8, 2016
Agenda Item Report
The following are the descriptions, comments and recommendations of the City
Manager regarding agenda items for the 9-8-16 City Council Agenda.
Description: Lew Bender Strategic Planning and Training
Comments: City Manager has been in contact with Mr. Bender regarding his leading a
strategic planning and Council training session for November of 2016. CM would like
input from Council whether they would still like to pursue this planning/training with Mr.
Bender (approximate cost $4500) which had been previously discussed by Council.
Description: Elected Officials Training November 17th, 2016 in Muskegon
Comments: This is a good training course for elected officials covering topics including
introduction to MML League services; an overview of basic local government; roles and
responsibilities of elected officials; Open Meetings Act (OMA); Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA); lobbying 101; and a panel discussion with seasoned elected officials.
League Member, $90 Location Muskegon City Hall Nov. 17th
Description: City Hall to remain open on Red Flannel day, October 1st, 2016?
Comments: Discuss whether City Hall should remain open for bathroom access and
warming on October 1st for the RFF and how City Hall should be staffed. Will
Councilors take shifts? Will City Manager stay in city hall?
Description: Councilor Nixon White Pine Trail sign proposal
Comments: Councilor Nixon has a proposal for significantly cheaper signs to be
located on the north and south end of the White Pine Trail in Cedar Springs.
Description: Councilor Hopkins White Pine Sign proposal
Comments: Councilor Hopkins may wish to give in update on his proposal for a group
of White Pine Trail signs.
Description: Expansion of grass area north of Memorial Park
Comments: The City owns the property north of the creek that borders the City
Memorial Park. The occupants of the property north of the boundary line have been
cutting across city property to access their own property. City DPW workers and
volunteers propose to volunteer their time to remove the makeshift driveway, install soil
and grass where the driveway currently exists and to further install a barrier of trees or
fencing to mark the boundary and enclose the Memorial Park space. The volunteers
request use of city equipment on a weekend to complete this task. The City Manager
can approve this on his own but would like input from Council.
Description: Jerry Gross Appointment
Comments: Jerry Gross is currently the only person running for the open City Council
seat. It would be beneficial to both him and the City to have him appointed to Council
until the November election
Description: Rebecca Newland Appointment
Comments: Ms. Newland was the unanimous choice of the interview committee and
the City Manager believes that she will honestly, earnestly and faithfully serve the City
in the City Clerk position and the City Manager requests that the City Council appoints
her as such.
Description: Motion to remove Deb Brunett, Linda Christensen and all former
employees from the City’s accounts at Choice One Bank and add Michael Womack,
City Manager to the City’s accounts at Choice One Bank.
Comments: House cleaning to have current employees on the bank accounts, will add
new treasurer to accounts when they are brought on board.
Description: Motion to remove Deb Brunett, Linda Christensen and all former
employees from the City’s accounts/safety deposit boxes at Chase Bank and add
Michael Womack, City Manager to the City’s accounts/safety deposit boxes at Chase
Bank.
Comments: House cleaning to have current employees on the bank accounts, will add
new treasurer to accounts when they are brought on board. The City Manager is not
happy that Chase requires a current authorized individual to authorize the addition and
removal of names to the account/safety deposit boxes thus requiring Deb Brunett or
Linda Christensen to authorize this change in addition to the Council’s Motion and
Order. The City Manager may seek approval to move the Chase Accounts/Safety
Deposit banks to a bank with more acceptable authorization policies.
Description: Motion to name Michael Womack, City Manager as the representative of
Cedar Springs to the Grand Valley Metro Council Board.
Comments: This motion was requested by the GVMC to seat me as the City’s
reperesentative.
Description: Motion to approve Resolution 2016-26 the CS Brewery Community event
application, must waive 2 month requirement.
Comments: The CS Brewery seeks Community Event status for the outdoor music
venue that they will be operating during the weekend of the RFF. I think it appropriate
to waive the 2 month waiting period due to the concurrent RFF noise and because the
CS Brewery intends to finish their outdoor music at the same time as the RFF. Their
Celebration will take place entirely on CS Brewery property.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Cedar Springs City Council
Thursday, August 11, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Cedar Springs City Hall
66 S. Main St.
Cedar Springs, Michigan
1. The Meeting was Called to Order by Mayor Gerald Hall at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL:
Mr. Daniel Clark
Mr. Perry Hopkins
Mrs. Molly Nixon
Mrs. Rose Ellen Powell
Mr. Robert Truesdale
Mrs. Pamela Conley, Mayor Pro Tem
Mr. Gerald Hall, Mayor
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Donna Clark expressed high praise for the emergency responders who came to her
rescue, and for all of the wonderful individuals who made her summer reading
program a success. She also reported that the footings were poured for the new
library
Kevin Galloway stated that he has teamed up with Councilmember Hopkins to hold
a fundraiser for Brison Ricker on October 15, 2016 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at
Skinner Field. He is looking for sponsors and community support.
Eric Pipenger from Wolverine Skyhawks was present to inform the City Council
about a fundraiser he is holding on Labor Day at the Skyhawks Field.
Bruce Gravelyn stated that he is running as a nonparty affiliate for Trustee in Solon
Township.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
There were no public hearings.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Hopkins, supported by Clark to change discussion item 7A to
reflect Resolution 2016-26 and under Action Items to add Item J – Motion to
accept resignation of Danielle Phillips from the Library Board, Item K –
Appoint Louise King to Library Board, and Item L – Clarify May 12, 2016
minutes to reflect that the renaming of the library is not for the organization
but for the building.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
6. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2016.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 1, 2016.
C. Approval of Checks Paid Prior #s 38992-39078 totaling $375,768.64;
the July Accounts Payable #s 397079-39094 totaling $101,690.43
The Electronic Transfers totaling $625.65
The total of all checks and transfer is $478.084.72
Motion by Conley, supported by Nixon, to approve all consent agenda items.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Planning Commission’s Recommendation on the acquisition of 8 acres of land
from the CBDT. Resolution 2016-26 offered as potential action item.
Womack advised that the Planning Commission recommended acquisition with
due diligence. Council then asked Mr. Mabie to speak about the project. He
explained that by deeding the property over it will help the CBDT acquire grant
funds that would otherwise not be available to them. There was confirmation that
the contamination is not on the property that will be deeded to the City. Hopkins
stated that the purpose of this acquisition is to help the City accomplish the PUD
projects cost effectively.
B. Appointment of Jerry Gross to City Council.
Gross introduced himself to the Council. He stated that he will submit a Letter of
Intent, but he needs clarification about how his rights and responsibilities as a
Councilmember interplay with his duties as a firefighter. Womack is working with
legal counsel and will provide answers before the September meeting.
8. ACTION ITEMS.
A. Motion to accept Mr. Truesdale’s Resignation and approve Resolution 2016-21,
the Robert Truesdale Resolution.
Motion by Hopkins, supported by Conley, to approve Resolution 2016-21.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
B. Motion to approve Resolution 2016-22, a Resolution to allow possession and
consumption of alcohol on city property in connection with the Red Flannel
Festival.
Motion by Nixon, supported by Conley, to approve Resolution 2016-22.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
C. Motion to approve Resolution 2016-23, the Red Flannel Community Event
Application.
Motion by Nixon, supported by Conley, to approve Resolution 2016-23.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
D. Motion to approve Resolution 2016-24, the United Methodist Church’s
Community Event Application.
Motion by Clark, supported by Hopkins, to approve Resolution 2016-24.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
E. Motion to approve the purchase of DDA Wayfaring Signs in the amount of
$1,865.85 for one sign or $3,965.32 for two signs.
Discussion: The Council needs clarification about placement, lighting, and where
the funding will come from.
Motion by Clark, supported by Conley, to approve tabling of approval of the
purchase of DDA Wayfaring Signs.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
F. Motion to approve the purchase of 5 circulating pumps from Chrome Mechanical
in the amount of $13,405.00
Motion by Hopkins, supported by Clark, to approve purchase of the 5
circulating pumps.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
G. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2016 Ford F250 truck from Vanderhyde
Ford in an amount not to exceed $25,650.
Motion by Conley, supported by Hopkins, to approve purchase of the 2016
Ford F250 truck.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
H. Motion to approve the rebuilding of a Motive Pump for the WWTP in the amount
of $10,325.
Motion by Nixon, supported by Hopkins, to approve rebuilding of the Motive
Pump for the WWTP.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
I. Motion to approve Resolution 2016-25, installation of a 2” water service and
meter to the building at 660 West Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan.
Motion by Conley, supported by Clark, to approve Resolution 2016-25.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
J. Motion to accept the resignation of Danielle Phillips from the Library Board and
thank her for her service.
Motion by Nixon, supported by Conley, to accept the resignation of Danielle
Phillips.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
K. Motion to appoint Ms. Louise King to the Library Board.
Motion by Conley, supported by Hopkins, to appoint Louise King to the Library
Board.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
L. Motion to clarify Minutes of May 12, 2016 item 8G. The minutes reflect a motion
to rename “the Cedar Springs Public Library to the Cedar Springs Community
Library” as requested by the CBDT, upon watching a video of this discussion it is
apparent that the Council was discussing renaming the new library building and
not the library organization.
Motion to clarify the May 12 minutes to reflect that the renaming applies to the
building and not the organization.
Motion by Hopkins, supported by Nixon, to clarify that the May 12, 2016
minutes reflect the renaming applies to the building and not the
organization.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
9. COMMUNICATIONS.
None.
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS.
A. City Manager. Manager Womack expressed his thanks for all of the flowers,
gifts, and support from the community who have welcomed him to Cedar Springs.
B. Department of Public Works.
a. Infrastructure Alternative’s operational and maintenance report.
C. Police Department Sheriff’s Report July 2016.
A new employee will be starting. Also, the interactive report is available for
viewing.
D. Fire Department monthly summary for July 2016
E. City Clerk
The election went very smoothly and it appears the Board of Canvassers did not
find any issues, though the election is not official certified at this time.
F. Finance Director/Treasurer. Not Present.
a. Cash Summary Report.
b. Revenue/Expenditure Report.
G. Code Enforcement Monthly Summary July 2016
H. Building Inspection.
I. Board and Commission Minutes:
a. Downtown Development Authority’s Minutes of July 25, 2016.
b. Planning Commission Minutes of July 5, 2016.
At this time, Hopkins, with support of Nixon, made a motion to amend the agenda
to add Action Item M to approve the acquisition of the 8 acres from CBDT,
bearing the street addresses of: 129 W. Cherry, 180 5th Street, 158 Pine, 160
2nd Street, 162 2nd Street, and 157 N. Main.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
Then, motion by Hopkins, with support of Nixon, to accept acquisition of the
8 acres from CBDT, bearing the street addresses of: 129 W. Cherry, 180 5th
Street, 158 Pine, 160 2nd Street, 162 2nd Street, and 157 N. Main.
VOTE:
6 – 0,
Motion Carried.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Councilmember Clark met with HRC engineering regarding a TAP grant from the
Natural Resources Trust Fund. The two bridges would now be part of this grant, as
well as seek funding from the Patronicity initiative.
Councilmember Powell sees people really enjoying the benches and the staging
area. She has received comments that people are impressed with the quality of the
staging area and facilities.
Councilmember Conley is really excited about all of the great things happening in
this community from the summer reading program to the Biggby Coffee, library and
Red Flannel Festival. She is grateful to be in this community with the people of
Cedar Springs.
Councilmember Hopkins thanked the people who are participating in the new things
in town and working on fundraisers for the Brison Ricker fundraiser. He states our
community is very generous with their money and time.
Councilmember Nixon will not be able to attend the September or October meetings
due to her school schedule. She feels Policy 12 may be overreaching with respect
to community events and should be reviewed.
Councilmember Hall thanked the Skyhawks for being there and doing great things in
the community. He also thanked the CBDT for all they do, the Library, and Kevin
Galloway for his efforts in the community.
12. The Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
_____________________________
_____________________________
Christine Witt, Interim City Clerk
Gerald Hall, Mayor
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AUGUST 2016
ACCOUNTS PAID PRIOR
Check Date
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/11/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
Check
39095
39096
39097
39098
39099
39100
39101
39102
39103
39104
39105
39106
39107
39108
39109
39110
39111
39112
39113
39114
39115
39116
39117
39118
39119
39120
39121
39122
Vendor Name
AT&T
AUTO VALUE
CEDAR SPRINGS MILL & SUPPLY
CEDAR SPRINGS POST, INC.
CONSUMERS ENERGY
ELHORN ENGINEERING COMPANY
FTC&H
HACH COMPANY
INFRASTRUCTURE ALTERNATIVES
KENT COUNTY TREASURER
MI METER FERGUSON ENTERPRISE #3650
PETERSEN OIL, INC.
ROCKFORD ELECTRICIAL SERVICES
WHITE CREEK LUMBER AND HRDW.
APPLIED IMAGING
AUTO VALUE
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
BLOOM, SLUGGETT, MORGAN
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
CEDAR CYCLE
CEDAR SPRINGS MILL & SUPPLY
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CENTURYLINK
CHOICE ONE BANK
CHRISTINE WITT
CITY OF CEDAR SPRINGS
VOID
Description
MULTIPLE PHONE EXPENSES
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
PUBLISHING EXPENSE
MULTIPLE ELECTRIC EXPENSES
CHEMICALS EXPENSE
ENGINEERING SERVICE/SITE PLANS
WWTP LAB TESTING EXPENSE
WWTP MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
TRAILER PARKS TAX
METER EXPENSE
FUEL EXPENSE
WWTP MAINTENANCE
WWTP MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
BANK FEES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE EXPENSE
MULTIPLE EXPENSES
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
TAX DISBURSEMENT 08/01/16- 08/15/16
PHONE EXPENSE
BOND INTEREST PAYMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MULTIPLE WATER/SEWER EXPENSES
VOID
Amount
1,243.06
51.54
50.00
193.40
2,416.70
669.00
93.00
1,706.71
8,767.16
667.50
126.66
702.00
265.00
307.22
9.85
206.63
100.00
3,835.54
1,712.91
31.95
50.00
2,979.73
59,883.17
9.53
56,738.35
103.14
6,112.02
0.00 V
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
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08/19/2016
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08/19/2016
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08/19/2016
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08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
08/25/2016
08/25/2016
08/25/2016
08/25/2016
39123
39124
39125
39126
39127
39128
39129
39130
39131
39132
39133
39134
39135
39136
39137
39138
39139
39140
39141
39142
39143
39144
39145
39146
39147
39148
39149
39150
39151
39152
39153
39154
39155
39156
CLARK HILL P.L.C.
CONSUMERS ENERGY
VOID
COPIES PLUS PRINTING CO
CROME MECHANICAL INC
DEAN'S LANDSCAPING &
DTE ENERGY
ELECTIONSOURCE
ELHORN ENGINEERING COMPANY
FTC&H
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JETT PUMP & VALVE LLC
KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
KENT COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
KENT COUNTY TREASURER-SET
KENT EQUIPMENT
KENT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DIST.
MI METER FERGUSON ENTERPRISE #3650
MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
NYE UNIFORM COMPANY
PREIN & NEWHOF
PUMMILL PRINT SERVICE LLC
SHOOK ASPHALT CO.
SYSTEMS SPECIALTIES-BH
TRI-US SERVICES, INC.
TROY DETLOFF
WINDER POLICE EQUIPMENT
CARLSON-DIMOND & WRIGHT, INC.
CONSUMERS ENERGY
DTE ENERGY
FTC&H
LEGAL SERVICE EXPENSE
MULTIPLE ELECTRIC EXPENSES
VOID
PRINTING EXPENSE
MATERIAL/LABOR EXPENSE WWTP
USDA PROJECT
MULTIPLE GAS EXPENSES
ELECTION EXPENSE
WATER CHEMICALS EXPENSE
SITE PLAN REVIEW EXPENSE
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES WWTP
WATER TESTING EXPENSE
ELECTRIC EXPENSE
PATROL SERGEANT SERVICE JUNE 2016
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
METER EXPENSE
CLASSIFIED AD FEE
UNIFORM EXPENSE
SEWAGE LAB TESTING EXPENSE
UTILITY BILLING PAPER
ELECTRICAL SERVICE WWTP
MATERIAL EXPENSE
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
STREET SWEEPER
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES-FIRE DEPT.
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
GRIT CONVEYOR WWTP
ELECTRIC EXPENSE
GAS LINE 5375 17 MILE/ 210 E BEECH
ENGINEERING SERVICES
315.00
2,762.15
0.00 V
193.00
1,226.79
7,201.72
413.29
400.00
1,695.00
186.00
6,068.71
499.90
152.00
89.33
21,514.72
14,540.54
18,808.93
377.77
16,273.07
5,181.38
57.40
48.00
210.00
384.00
1,160.00
60.00
244.81
4,196.80
25.62
39.79
9,381.00
665.01
10,902.52
1,180.80
08/25/2016
08/25/2016
08/25/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
09/01/2016
39157
39158
39159
39160
39161
39162
39163
39164
39165
39166
39167
39168
39169
39170
39171
39172
NUQ NETWORKS, LLC.
VOID
AT&T
CARRIE RODWELL
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
DEBRA BRUNETT
HEIMAN, INC.
MODEL COVERALL SERVICE
NORTH CENTRAL LAB. OF WI. INC.
PATRICK HARIG
STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
VERIZON WIRELESS
WHITE CREEK LUMBER AND HRDW.
VOID
POLICE SERVICES JULY 2016
WEBSITE HOSTING SEPT 2016
ELECTRICAL WORK VALVES USDA
VOID
INTERNET EXPENSE
INTERNET EXPENSE
EQUIPMENT EXPENSE
UNIFORM/RUGS EXPENSE
LAB TESTING EXPENSE
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
MULTIPLE PHONE EXPENSES
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
VOID
IND#1 TOTALS:
Total of 78 Checks:
Less 4 Void Checks:
Total of 74 Disbursements:
97,841.96
20.00
9,160.00
0.00 V
55.00
22.95
99.99
12.15
432.00
250.12
389.06
51.84
142.49
352.29
592.99
0.00 V
384,909.66
0.00
384,909.66
ACCOUNTS TO BE PAID
Check Date
09/02/2016
09/02/2016
09/02/2016
09/02/2016
09/02/2016
09/02/2016
Check
39173
39174
39175
39176
39177
39178
IND#1 TOTALS:
Total of 6 Checks:
Vendor Name
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
KENT COUNTY TREASURER-SET
KENT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DIST.
Description
TAX DISBURSEMENT AUG 16-31, 2016
TAX DISBURESEMENT AUG 16-31, 2016
Amount
9,735.35
203,499.17
19,827.70
47,506.61
64,442.48
53,167.20
398,178.51
Less 0 Void Checks:
0.00
398,178.51
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
Check Date
08/05/2016
08/12/2016
08/19/2016
Check
335(E)
336(E)
337(E)
Vendor Name
FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES
IND#1 TOTALS:
Total of 3 Checks:
Less 0 Void Checks:
TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AUGUST 2016
Description
FUEL EXPENSE 07/18/16- 07/24/16
FUEL EXPENSE 07/25/16- 07/31/16
FUEL EXPENSE 08/01/16- 08/07/16
Amount
119.07
268.42
126.67
514.16
0.00
514.16
$783,602.33
Proposed White Pine
Trail Signage
A review of August’s proposals, and additional information.
Proposal 1 at August Meeting
• DDA requested that 2 signs be placed. One sign at 17 mile, and
one at 18 mile.
• Signs would hold a map of Cedar Springs with local brick and
mortar businesses on the map
• REGIS would provide up to date maps every 6 months or
yearly.
• We have unused hours from REGIS, so this would be at no
cost.
• DPW would change the maps as they were updated.
• The cost for 2 of these signs would be $3,965.32
Proposal 2 at August Meeting
• One sign would be placed at the Staging area.
• Sign would hold a map of Cedar Springs with local brick and
mortar businesses on the map
• REGIS would provide up to date map every 6 months or yearly.
• We have unused hours from REGIS, so this would be at no
cost.
• DPW would change the map as it was updated.
• The cost for one sign would be $1865.85
Alternate Signage Proposed
Alternate Locations Proposed
• Rockford/Cedar Springs (Bronze Design)
• 4141 Russell Rd.
• Location is approximately 3 miles from staging area
• Cedar Springs/Sand Lake (Bronze Design)
• Mile marker 18 17282 Northland Dr. Sand Lake, MI
• Approximately 3.5 miles from staging area.
• Cedar Springs Staging area (Map Design)
Benefits and Cost Savings
• Additional design proposed would be a weather resistant, low
maintenance design.
• Signs would provide approximate mileage to the staging area,
as well as identifying characteristics (public restrooms).
• Bronze color signs would not require that the map be
changed.
• Cost savings would be around $3331.42 over buying 2 signs
with map space.
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OATH OF OFFICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF KENT
I, Jerry L. Gross Sr., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Michigan, the
City Charter, the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cedar Springs and that I will
faithfully discharge the duties of City Councilor to the best of my abilities.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 8th day of September, 2016
__________________________
Jerry L. Gross Sr., City Councilor
__________________________
OATH OF OFFICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF KENT
I, Rebecca Newland, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Michigan, the
City Charter, the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cedar Springs and that I will
faithfully discharge the duties of City Clerk to the best of my abilities.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 8th day of September, 2016
__________________________
Rebecca Newland, City Clerk
__________________________
CITY COUNCIL
Kent County, Michigan
Councilmember
supported by Councilmember
moved the adoption of the following resolution:
,
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 27
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CEDAR SPRINGS BREWERY
CELEBRATION AS A COMMUNITY EVENT
WHEREAS, the Cedar Springs Brewery has requested designation for their
Celebration as a Community Event; and
WHEREAS, this event will take place September 31st, 2016 through
October 1st, 2016; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the City’s Ordinance can be waived if the
event is designated as a “community event”,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Cedar Springs City
Council agrees to designate the Cedar Springs Brewery Celebration as a
Community Event, thereby exempting it from certain City Ordinances
(where applicable).
YEAS:
Councilmembers:
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers:
Resolution no. 2016-27 – DECLARED ADOPTED
Dated
September 8th, 2016
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the
City Council of the City of Cedar Springs at a Regular Meeting held August
11, 2016 and that public notice of the meeting was given pursuant to and in
compliance with Act 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as
amended.
Dated:
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Kent County
Citizen Appointment Listing
Citizen vacancies open for appointment beginning January 1, 2017
(unless otherwise noted)
Agricultural Preservation Board (1 agricultural interest representative and 1 real estate/development)
Area Agency on Aging of Region VIII - Advisory Council
Area Agency on Aging of Region VIII - Board of Directors
Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 business community representative, 1 citizen and 1 service provider)
Community Health Advisory Committee (1 community-based organization representative, 1 faith-based organization
representative, and 2 health care providers)
Community Mental Health Authority Board (term begins April 1, 2017)
County Building Authority
Department of Health and Human Services Board (term begins November 1, 2016)
Fire Commission (4 elected officials who participate in the Fire Commission)
Foreign Trade Zone
Friend of the Court Citizen’s Advisory Committee (1 mental health professional, 1 non-custodial parent, and 1 custodial
parent)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRFIA) Authority Board (1 citizen and 1 elected official)
Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority
Housing Commission
Kent County Family & Children’s Coordinating Council (3 private funding organization representatives, 1 private
agency representative and 1 business representative)
Kent District Library Board (Region 3 – resident of Alpine, Plainfield Township or City of Walker; and Region 7 – resident of
Byron Township or City of Grandville. Applicants must live in Region 3 or 7.)
Kent Hospital Finance Authority
Lakeshore Regional Partners Substance Abuse Oversight Policy Board
Land Bank Authority (1 City elected official)
Millennium Park Architectural Advisory Review Board (1 business community representative)
Officers’ Compensation Commission
Pension Board
Remonumentation Peer Review Group (4 professional surveyors)
Road Commission Board
Solid Waste Management Planning Committee (2 environmental interest group representatives, 3 general members of
the public, 1 industrial waste generator representative, 1 City and 1 Township Representative, and 4 solid waste industry
representatives)
Any Kent County resident may apply by completing an online application form via the County's website at
www.accessKent.com/boardappointments. Resumes and cover letters are encouraged and may be attached. All
citizens are urged to apply!
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Kent County Board of Commissioners’ and
Administrator’s Office
September 2016
Kent County Report
Mary Hollinrake to Retire
Kent County Clerk Finishing Fourth Term in December
Mary Hollinrake is serving her 16th and final year as Kent County Clerk and
Register of Deeds. She decided earlier this year that she would not seek a fifth
term. Mary’s retirement caps a career in the County Clerk/Register’s
Department that began in January 1995.
The Kent County Clerk's Office manages
County elections, vital records, and
processes and maintains all Circuit Court
files. In Kent County, the Clerk is also the
Register of Deeds and the Clerk of the Board
of Commissioners.
Hollinrake is proud of the technological
advances that have made service faster and
easier for residents while creating staffing
efficiencies. “Citizens continue to use our
electronic services in an increasing manner
and that has helped keep our staffing
down," she told the Board of Commissioners
earlier this year. "Our four offices get about
1,500 walk-in visitors a week and we have a
comparable number of phone calls in the combined offices."
“Mary has set the standard for how to run a County Clerk’s Office in the State of
Michigan,” said Jim Saalfeld, Chair of the Kent County Board of Commissioners.
“She understands how to make her office run efficiently and effectively, she has
brought the office forward in the area of technology, and she maintains
excellent customer service. Along with her energy and enthusiasm as a public
servant, she leaves big shoes to fill for the next Kent County Clerk.”
Hollinrake was named Clerk of the Year by the Michigan Association of County
Clerks in 2009 and named “One of West Michigan’s Most Influential Women”
by the Grand Rapids Business Journal on two occasions. Mary’s retirement
plans include devoting time and energy to environmental causes.
Serve Your
Community Today
The Board of Commissioners
is looking for Kent County
residents interested in
serving the community
through appointment to
various commissions,
committees and boards. You
may apply by completing an
online application form on
the County's website:
You must apply by
September 30, 2016.
Call 616.632.7580 if you
have questions.
Preparing for Disaster:
Hazard Mitigation Plan Under Review, Revision
August 20, parts of Kent County were hit by a summer
storm that included heavy rain and tornadoes.
Fortunately, no one was injured and damage was mostly
due to fallen trees and downed power lines. We are not
immune to severe weather. West Michigan needs to be
prepared to respond to a wide variety of natural disasters
and hazards. The Greater Grand Rapids Hazard Mitigation
Plan (GGRHMP) is a regional effort across Kent and
Ottawa Counties and includes the City of Grand Rapids
Tornado Damage in Wyoming and various other local jurisdictions within the counties.
August 20, 2016.
The GGRHMP was created in 2006, revised in 2011, and
now is under review and revision for 2016. The Emergency Management Division is looking for input from the
local political jurisdictions, agencies, elected officials, and the general public. Local governments and
organizations are asked to participate by reviewing and supplying information about area hazards, concerns and
priorities, current prevention measures, and planned mitigation projects. To see the approved 2012 plan, go to
accesskent.com/Sheriff/pdfs/GGRHazMitPlan_2012.pdf. You can submit input to the Emergency Management
Division by email to Jack.Stewart@kentcountymi.gov by October 1, 2016.
Secchia Family, Board Dedicate Millennium Park Expansion
On July 28 Ambassador Peter Secchia and his family, along with the Kent County Board of Commissioners and
employees of Universal Forest Products (UFP) dedicated a 50-acre addition at Millennium Park, called “The
Meadows.” The $3.5 million development includes the William F. Grant Pavilion, the Currie Family
Amphitheater and the Employees of Universal Products Boardwalk. More than 150 people attended the event.
The Secchia family, lead contributors since
Millennium Park was envisioned 17 years ago,
financed most of the construction at The
Meadows. It will provide accessible space and
amenities for public use, said Jim Saalfeld, Chair of
the Kent County Board of Commissioners .
“Kent County is incredibly fortunate to have the
Secchia family as a major benefactor and biggest
supporter of Millennium Park, which today stands
as one of the largest land reclamation projects in
Michigan - and perhaps in the Midwest,” Saalfeld said. “And once again, through the generosity of the Secchia
Family, The Meadows offers our Park users with endless recreational opportunities and experiences. I am so
appreciative for all Peter Secchia and his family have done, and continue to do, for our community.”
The Grant Pavilion can seat 300 people and features a 4,300-square-foot plaza overlooking one of the Park’s
spring-fed lakes. The Currie Amphitheater provides an opportunity for the park to host a variety of events, such
as small concerts, corporate outings and more.
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Voters Asked to Consider Public Safety Dispatch Surcharge Increase
In November, voters will be asked to increase the current 9-1-1 surcharge already paid for phone service in Kent
County. An additional $0.70/month per line for a total of $1.15/month would address 9-1-1 Dispatch technology
improvements and fire dispatch operations. Residents with one phone would pay approximately $13.80 a year.
Public Safety 911 Dispatch in Kent County currently operates on eight different radio systems, all of which cannot
directly communicate with each other. Often during emergency situations, first responders (police, deputies,
firefighters and emergency medical technicians) from different agencies can’t communicate directly with each
other, even though they are all responding to the same
call for help. Some first responders carry multiple
devices in order to talk to various responding agencies.
This has led to lapses in communication, especially if
information is transmitted on a wrong device. In
addition, Kent County and City of Grand Rapids
dispatchers can’t communicate via radio with
dispatchers or first responders on the 800 MHz
Michigan Public Safety Communications System. This
includes Michigan State Police, Ottawa County, Allegan
County, Ionia County, and Newaygo County. In
incidents involving these agencies, Kent County
dispatchers use telephones to communicate with other
dispatch agencies, who must then relay the message to
their first responders, which takes more time to complete.
If the surcharge increase is approved, Kent County will
purchase communications towers and 800 MHz equipment
which will put all dispatchers and First responders in the
County on the Michigan Public Safety Communications
System. This eliminates the need for multiple radio
systems.
Part of the surcharge will cover costs associated with
countywide fire dispatch, which is more complex
technologically and more labor intensive than in the past.
Most of the cities and townships in Kent County adopted
resolutions urging the County place a surcharge question
on a ballot in 2016.
For more information and answers to frequently asked
questions, go to accessKent.com/surcharge.
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Need an Absentee Ballot for November?
November 8, 2016 is the general election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.
until 8 p.m. Voters must be registered on or before October 11, 2016 to
cast a ballot. If you want to vote and meet the criteria set below, you can
obtain an absentee ballot from the city or township office where you are
registered.

You expect to be absent from your
community the entire time the polls
are open on election day;

You are physically unable to attend the
polls without assistance;

You cannot attend the polls because of
religious beliefs;

You have been appointed a precinct inspector outside of your
community;

You are 60 years of age or older; or

You are in jail awaiting arraignment or trial.
You can apply for an Absent Voter Ballot by letter, post card, absentee
ballot application, in person at your local clerk's office, or, if you are
eligible, with a Federal Postcard Application. Ballots CANNOT be supplied
by phone request; they must be requested in writing.
The deadline to apply to receive an Absent Voter Ballot by mail is 2 p.m. on
the Saturday prior to the election. You may vote an absent voter ballot in
person at your local clerk's office until 4 p.m. the day before the election.
Kent County Board of Commissioners’ &
Administrator’s Office
300 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
accessKent.com
Kent County Mission Statement
The mission of Kent County government is to be an effective and efficient steward in
delivering quality services for our diverse community. Our priority is to provide mandated
services, which may be enhanced and supplemented by additional services to improve the
quality of life for all our citizens within the constraints of sound fiscal policy.
BroadbandUSA: Guide to Federal
Funding of Broadband Projects
SEPTEMBER 2015
U.S. Department of Commerce
Penny Pritzker
Secretary of Commerce
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Lawrence E. Strickling
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information
Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications
Doug Kinkoph
Associate Administrator
Disclaimer
Any reference in the BroadbandUSA: Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects to any non-government entity,
product, service, or information does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Department of
Commerce, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, or any of its employees.
ii | National Telecommunications and Information Administration
OVERVIEW
1. President Barack Obama,
“Presidential Memorandum
— Expanding Broadband
Deployment and Adoption by
Addressing Regulatory Barriers
and Encouraging Investment
and Training,” Mar. 23, 2015,
https://www.whitehouse.gov/
the-press-office/2015/03/23/
presidential-memorandumexpanding-broadbanddeployment-and-adoption-addr.
“Access to high-speed broadband
is no longer a luxury; it is a
necessity for American families,
businesses, and consumers.”1
The National Telecommunications and Information
Administration’s (NTIA) BroadbandUSA initiative
presents this guide to key federal programs that
offer funding for broadband-related projects.
NTIA intends this guide to answer questions from
communities on how to access federal funding to
support broadband planning, public access, digital
literacy, adoption, and deployment.
Funding for broadband projects, including
deployment, public access, adoption, and planning
initiatives, is available through a number of agencies
across the federal government. When reviewing
the funding sources in this guide, readers should pay
close attention to the following:
The purpose of each program
Potential restrictions on funding
Rules for eligibility
As this guide only provides an overview of funding
sources as of the time of publication, communities
should also examine the agency websites and
review the most recent funding announcements
to determine if a funding opportunity matches
their needs. NTIA intends to update this guide
periodically at www2.ntia.doc.gov/files/broadband_fed_
funding_guide.pdf.
NTIA’s BroadbandUSA initiative is dedicated to
helping communities achieve their broadband
missions. NTIA will assist communities in
working with the agencies to determine if funding
is available.
If you have additional questions about the
information contained in this guide, please contact
us at broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov or 202-482-2048.
WHAT IS BroadbandUSA?
BroadbandUSA is NTIA’s initiative that provides
expert advice and field-proven tools for assessing
broadband adoption, planning new infrastructure,
and engaging a wide variety of partners in
infrastructure projects. BroadbandUSA also brings
stakeholders together to solve problems, improve
broadband policies, share best practices, connect
communities to other federal agencies and funding
sources, and improve coordination among agencies.
BroadbandUSA offers online and in-person technical
assistance to communities; hosts regional workshops
around the country; and publishes guides and tools
that provide communities with proven solutions to
address problems in broadband planning, financing,
construction, and operations. If you are interested
in receiving assistance from BroadbandUSA,
please contact us at broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov
or 202-482-2048. For more information about
BroadbandUSA, visit our website at www.ntia.doc.gov/
broadbandusa.
BroadbandUSA is publishing a series of guides
and toolkits for communities determined to take
steps to secure the robust broadband services
and digital literacy skills needed to be competitive
in today’s global economy. These publications
provide practical advice for developing programs
that will successfully meet the current and future
broadband needs of communities. For example,
BroadbandUSA has published an Introduction to
Effective Public-Private Partnerships at http://www2.
ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia_ppp_010515.pdf, which provides
an overview of common broadband partnerships, the
factors communities should consider in developing
a successful partnership model, and tips and best
practices NTIA has observed through its oversight of
broadband grants to public, private and joint projects
across the country. BroadbandUSA also intends
to soon publish a toolkit series for local and tribal
governments, including:
Planning for a Community Broadband Roadmap,
Implementing the Community’s Broadband
Network Vision,
Strategizing for Broadband Network
Sustainability, and
The Power of Partnerships.
BroadbandUSA: Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects | September 2015 | 1
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Public
Computer
Access
Planning
X
X
X
Other
Adoption and
Digital Literacy
X
Research
Infrastructure
Deployment
The following agencies have programs that may fund projects involving broadband infrastructure, adoption,
access, planning, or research.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Telecommunications and Technology Program
Federal Communications Commission
Connect America Fund (High Cost Program)
X
E-Rate (Schools and Libraries) Program
X
Rural Health Care Program
X
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service
Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program
X
Farm Bill Broadband Loan Program
X
Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA)
Provisions
X
Community Connect Grant Program
X
X*
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program
U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
Public Works
X
Economic Adjustment Assistance
X
X
Partnership Planning
X
Local Technical Assistance
X
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grants (including
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program)
X
X
X
X
Public Housing Capital Fund
Public Housing Operating Fund
X
X
Multifamily Housing
X
X
Indian Community Development Block Grants
X
Indian Housing Block Grants
X
2 | National Telecommunications and Information Administration
X**
Title VI Loan Guarantee Program
X
Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants
X
Choice Neighborhoods
X
X
Other
Research
Planning
Public
Computer
Access
Adoption and
Digital Literacy
Infrastructure
Deployment
Federal Programs
X
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
American Job Centers
X
X
Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Library Services
Native American Library Services Basic Grants
X***
X
X
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants
X***
X
X
X
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants
X***
X
X
X
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
X
X
X
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
X
X
X
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries
X
* = distance learning and telemedicine equipment
** = eligible for grantees only; not for subrecipients
***= internal wiring and routers only; no construction
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
SOURCES
Additional Federal Support
Broadband deployment, access, adoption,
or planning can fall within the scope of other
federal programs, such as those focused on
economic development or education. The federal
government’s central funding portal, www.grants.gov,
makes available information on all federal grant
programs. The portal allows a keyword search on
all posted funding opportunities. This portal also
allows users to narrow their search by the status
of the opportunity (open, closed, or archived),
funding instrument type, type of eligible applicant,
programmatic category, and federal agency. In
searching for opportunities on grants.gov, potential
applicants must think beyond the word “broadband”
and consider that broadband is a multi-purpose tool.
For example, if a program funds training for at-risk
youth, a community may propose to use broadband
as a tool to meet the purposes of that program.
Or, if a program funds assistance to businesses,
a business may propose broadband-related
activities within the purposes and requirements
of that program. The Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance at https://www.cfda.gov/ is also a good
source for all federal assistance programs.
Other Sources of Funding
There are many potential sources of funding for
broadband-related projects, and communities
should consider several funding sources to
complete projects. This guide is a starting point
that communities can use to explore federal
financing opportunities. If any program seems
relevant, a community should examine the most
current funding announcement to determine how
closely its purposes and scope match those of the
proposed project. Communities should consider
additional funding sources, including state grants
and local resources such as foundations and other
non-profits. Communities should also consider
Public-Private Partnerships (see NTIA’s paper at
http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia_ppp_010515.pdf).
Just as with government funding, it may be useful
to consider the project scope broadly, knowing that
a targeted funder may support a broadband project
if the goals of the broadband project intersect
with the goals of that funder. Always remember
that broadband is not an end in and of itself; but
rather a tool for achieving other public policy goals
such as education, employment, and economic
development.
Regardless of the source, organizations that
provide funds — federal, state, local, non-profit
or private — usually share at least three common
concerns when evaluating applications for funding.
They all want to review proposals for projects that
are well-planned, broadly supported and likely to
succeed. While this funding guide is a first step for
communities trying to find a match between their
goals and the goals of a grant, it is critical for a
community to develop project plans that meet these
criteria before applying for funding.
FEDERAL FUNDING
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Federal Funding Program Information
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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Telecommunications and Technology Program
The Appalachian Regional Commission is a regional economic
development agency that represents a partnership of
federal, state and local government. Established by an act of
Congress in 1965, ARC is composed of the governors of the 13
Appalachian states and a federal co-chair, who is appointed by
the president. Local participation is provided through multicounty local development districts.
The Appalachian Region, as defined in ARC’s authorizing
legislation, is a 205,000 square mile region that follows the
spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to
northern Mississippi. It includes all of West Virginia and parts
of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland,
Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. There are 420 counties
in the Region representing more than 25 million people. Fortytwo percent of the Region’s population is rural, compared with
twenty percent of the national population.
equipment, systems and networking, installing Wi-Fi networks
in downtown business districts, assisting with computers
and equipment in schools and libraries, assisting local
municipalities with technology related projects, conducting
numerous feasibility studies on community broadband
requirements, distance learning and many other applications.
Many projects involve fiber deployments to local schools that
capitalize on NTIA’s Broadband Technology Opportunities
Program investments related to the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act
Those interested in an ARC grant are encouraged to work with
their designated Local Development District and the state ARC
office. Links to this information is available on the main ARC
website at www.arc.gov.
Questions regarding the Telecommunications and
Technology Program can also be directed to Mark DeFalco at
mdefalco@arc.gov.
Each year, ARC provides grant funding for several hundred
projects in the Appalachian Region in areas such as
business development, education and job training, health,
telecommunications, infrastructure, community development
and transportation. These projects create thousands of
new jobs; improve local water and sewer systems; increase
school readiness; expand access to health care; assist local
communities with strategic planning; and provide technical and
managerial assistance to emerging businesses.
ARC grants are available to public sector entities and non-profit
501(c)(3) organizations within the Appalachian Region. Private
and for-profit companies are not eligible for ARC grants. Grant
funding for area development and distressed county funding
is allocated to each state and all grant applications must be
recommended for approval by the state ARC office.
In the Telecommunications and Technology segment, ARC
awards grants for a variety of activities. These include small
broadband deployment projects such as fiber runs to industrial
parks, installing wireless broadband in underserved and
unserved areas, assistance with tele-health projects involving
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Connect America Fund (High-Cost) Program
(~$3.75 billion disbursed in 2014; capped at $4.5 billion/year)
Focus:
Subsidizes the cost of operating and extending infrastructure
(both fixed and mobile) to serve consumers and small
businesses in rural, high cost areas. Recipients of funding must
be designated an “eligible telecommunications carrier” by
the relevant state or, in cases where the state does not have
jurisdiction over a particular type of provider, the FCC.
Recent Actions:
In 2011, the Commission comprehensively reformed and
modernized the high-cost program to focus support on voice
and broadband capable networks. These reforms included
establishing an overall budget for the program, requiring
recipients to meet defined broadband performance standards,
and targeting funding to geographic areas that are not served
by unsubsidized competitors. Of the $4.5 billion annual budget,
the Commission allocated up to $1.8 billion to geographic areas
served by the larger telecommunications carriers (known as
Phase II of the Connect America Fund), up to $2 billion to those
areas served by the smaller carriers, $500 million to the Mobility
Fund, and at least $100 million for remote areas.
The FCC is currently working to implement Phase II of Connect
America. The Commission made the offer of Phase II support
to incumbent providers in April 2015, with those companies
required to accept or decline support offer by August 27,
2015. Ten telecommunications carriers accepted $1.5 billion in
annual support for rural broadband deployment. Most of the
ten carriers are major national carriers, and their acceptance
will infuse over $9 billion from the Connect America Fund
into rural broadband over the next six years. To the extent a
larger incumbent provider has declined to commit to specified
broadband deployment requirements in a given state,
Connect America Phase II will award funding through a future
competitive process. That auction will include remote areas of
the country.
The 2011 Order largely maintained existing support mechanisms
for the smaller carriers, but phased out some forms of legacy
high-cost support and limited support to $250/month/line.
In December 2014, the Commission adopted certain near8 | National Telecommunications and Information Administration
term reforms for smaller rural carriers, who are required to
provide broadband to customers upon reasonable request.
The Commission is currently considering various proposals
for longer-term reforms for these smaller carriers, including a
voluntary path for the carriers to receive support calculated
using a cost model.
In April 2014, the Commission proposed rules for Phase II of
the Mobility Fund, which will provide up to $500 million each
year to provide ongoing support to deploy and maintain mobile
broadband and voice service in high-cost areas. The FCC is
studying the exact amount to be allocated for services on Tribal
lands in future years. As of the date of this publication, the
Commission has not yet adopted final rules for Phase II of the
Mobility Fund.
Broadband Benefits:
As of December 31, 2013, approximately 23 million Americans
lacked access to infrastructure capable of providing 10/1
Mbps fixed broadband. Phase I of the Connect America Fund
authorized nearly $440 million in funding to serve over 1.66
million previously unserved individuals in 45 states and Puerto
Rico. Phase I of the Mobility Fund is making available up to $300
million to address gaps in mobile coverage in rural areas, with
recipients extending mobile service to up to 83,000 road miles in
31 states and 1 territory. Phase II of the Connect America Fund
aims to bring broadband service to the Americans living in rural
areas lacking broadband through a combination of wireline,
fixed wireless and satellite technologies.
Additional Information:
General Information about the Connect America Fund:
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/connecting-america
E-Rate (Schools and Libraries) Program
(Annual cap is $3.9 billion, cap adjusted annually for inflation)
Focus:
Provides discounts of up to 90 percent for broadband to and
within elementary and secondary schools (public and private)
and public libraries in rural and non-rural areas. Funding is
provided through an annual application process; schools,
libraries and consortia of schools and libraries apply for funding.
A discount increase of up to 10 percentage points is available
for schools and libraries in rural areas depending on the poverty
level of the applicant. The Universal Service Administrative
Company (USAC) administers the program on behalf of the FCC.
Recent Actions:
In 2014 the Commission adopted two orders modernizing the
E-rate program. The First E-rate Modernization Order focused
on expanding funding for Wi-Fi networks, maximizing the costeffectiveness of spending, and streamlining and simplifying the
application process and overall program administration. The
Second E-rate Modernization Order raised the annual cap from
$2.4 billion to $3.9 billion, and provided additional construction
options for schools and libraries seeking to deploy high-speed
broadband to their buildings. For example, beginning in 2016,
schools and libraries can seek E-rate support to construct their
own networks, subject to specific requirements.
Broadband Benefits:
The program improvements adopted in the 2014 Orders will
make it possible for all eligible schools and libraries to purchase
high-speed connectivity to their premises and to deploy Wi-Fi
within their buildings.
Most Recent Action:
In 2012, the Commission reformed the Rural Health Care
Program, establishing the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) to
expand health care provider access to broadband, especially
in rural areas, encourage the creation of state and regional
broadband health care networks (consortia), and maximize
cost-effectiveness of the RHC Program. The Healthcare
Connect Program provides support for 65 percent of the cost
of broadband connectivity; eligible health care providers
must provide a 35 percent contribution. A consortium must be
composed of a majority of rural sites.
Broadband Benefits:
Since January 1, 2014, more than 4,773 individual applicants and
95 new consortia have been approved to receive HCF support.
Approximately 6,675 rural sites currently participate in the RHC
program, with roughly $171.3 million annually going to rural
sites.
Healthcare Connect Fund Order: http://www.fcc.gov/document/
fcc-releases-healthcare-connect-order
FCC e-Rate page: http://www.fcc.gov/e-rate-update
General information about the RHC Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/rural-health-care
Universal Service Administrative Company:
http://www.universalservice.org/sl/
Universal Service Administrative Company Information:
http://www.universalservice.org/rhc/healthcare-connect/default.aspx
Rural Health Care (RHC) Program
Additional Information
(~$193 million disbursed in 2014; capped at $400 million/year)
Focus:
Subsidizes connectivity for public and non-profit health care
providers, with a focus on rural areas. Funding provided
through an application process; eligible applicants can be
(1) post-secondary educational institutions offering health
care instruction, teaching hospitals, and medical schools; (2)
community health centers or health centers providing health
care to migrants; (3) local health departments or agencies; (4)
community mental health centers; (5) not-for-profit hospitals;
(6) rural health clinics; and (7) consortia of one or more of such
entities. Eligible Health Care Providers must be non-profit or
public. Supports recurring expenses as well as non-recurring
expenses associated with constructing, maintaining, and
upgrading broadband infrastructure. The Universal Service
Administrative Company (USAC) administers the program on
behalf of the FCC.
For additional information about the FCC’s programs that
support broadband deployment and adoption, please
contact Ryan B. Palmer, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau,
Telecommunications Access Policy Division, at (202) 418-1442
or Ryan.Palmer@fcc.gov.
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Telecommunications Program,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Rural Utilities Services (RUS) is an Agency within the US
Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development (RD) mission
area. RUS includes three departments, all of which serve rural
Americans’ utility needs; these departments are water and
waste water, electric, and telecommunications. In the 1930s,
Franklin Roosevelt signed an executive order to create the Rural
Electrification Administration (REA) to bring electricity to rural
Americans. REA provided financing to local utility companies
and co-ops who then built and managed the infrastructure. In
the 1940s, REA’s authority was expanded to include loans for
telephone services. As technology evolved, so did the Telecom
Program, which began requiring all networks financed to be
broadband capable starting in 1995.
Currently, the Telecom Program offers two distinct loan
programs and one grant program for broadband infrastructure,
as well as one grant program for the purchasing of distance
learning and telemedicine equipment. Additionally, the Telecom
Program administered over $3.5 billion in financing through loan
and grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) of 2009. That program is now closed, but progress on
build out of the funded projects is ongoing. The four programs
currently offered through the Telecom Program, as well as
special funding provisions for tribes, are detailed below.
The Telecommunications Infrastructure
Loan Program
The Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program, often
called just the Infrastructure Program, is the oldest of the
Telecom loans. This program is designed to provide financing for
new and improved telecommunications infrastructure in rural
communities of 5,000 or less, and can be used for construction,
expansion, and improvements, as well as acquisitions and
refinancing (with restrictions). Loan applications are accepted
year round for this program, and for the past several years
RUS has had $690 million available each fiscal year for this
program. This program contains hardship, cost-of-money, and
Federal Financing Bank (FFB) loans. Eligible entities include
most entities that provide telecommunications in qualified
rural areas, including state and local government entities,
federally recognized Tribes, non-profits (including cooperatives
and limited dividend or mutual associations), and for-profit
businesses (corporations and limited liability companies).
For more information on this program, visit our website at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/utp_infrastructure.html
The Farm Bill Broadband Loan Program
The Farm Bill Broadband Loan Program, referred to as the
Farm Bill program because of its authorization in the Food and
Agricultural Act or “Farm Bill”, is the second loan program
offered through the RUS Telecommunications Program.
This program was created under the 2002 Farm Bill and
reauthorized under the 2008 and 2014 Farm Bills. It is designed
to provide loans for funding, on a technology neutral basis,
for the costs of construction, improvement and acquisition
of facilities and equipment to provide broadband service to
eligible rural communities. The program’s goal is to ensure
that rural consumers benefit from the same quality and range
of telecommunications services that are available in urban
and suburban communities. In general, the program reaches
consumers in rural areas, excluding suburbs, where households
are unserved or underserved. Networks built must meet a
certain minimum required broadband speed which is defined
by RUS. Eligible entities include most entities that provide
telecommunications in qualified rural areas, including state and
local government entities, federally recognized Tribes, nonprofits (including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual
associations) and for-profit businesses (corporations and limited
liability companies).
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/utp_farmbill.html
Substantially Underserved Trust Areas
(SUTA) Provisions
Both of the two Telecom Loan Programs—the Infrastructure
Program and the Farm Bill Program—have special provisions
for projects serving trust lands as laid out in the SUTA Final Rule
published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2012 and effective
July 13, 2012. These provisions allow the RUS Administrator
to provide special consideration—including but not limited
to lower interest rates and extended loan terms—to projects
serving tribal lands.
For information on what qualifies as a trust land, how to apply
for SUTA consideration, the benefits of the provisions, and
other questions, please visit the SUTA FAQ, the SUTA Fact
Sheet, and the SUTA Final rule at: http://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/
initiatives/substantially-underserved-trust-area-suta
The Community-Oriented Connectivity
Grant Program
The Community Connect Grant Program is Telecom’s only
grant program for broadband infrastructure. It is a nationallycompetitive grant program for providing broadband service
to the most rural and economically challenged communities.
Grants are accepted during a grant application window,
usually sixty days long and announced in the winter. Eligible
areas for this program must contain a population of less than
20,000 and a broadband speed less than the speed defined in
the annual NOFA (Notice of Funds Availability). The maximum
grant amount under this program is $3 million, and grantees
must provide 15% matching funds. Additionally, grantees must
provide a community center that provides free internet access
to everyone in the service area for two years, and must provide
free broadband services to critical community facilities—such
as government buildings, fire stations, and libraries—in its
service territory for two years as well. Eligible applicants
include most state and local governments, federally recognized
tribes, non-profits, and for-profit corporations. In fiscal year
2015, the program had $10.4 million in appropriations.
learning or telemedicine. This is a competitive grant program
whose funding window is usually announced in the spring.
Eligible applicants include most entities that provide education
or health care through telecommunications, including most
State and local governmental entities, federally-recognized
Tribes, non-profits, for-profit businesses, and consortia of
eligible entities.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UTP_DLT.html
General Field Representatives (GFRs)
For the most part, the Telecommunications Program is run
by national office staff in Washington, DC. However, each
State has a General Field Representative or GFR who is the
local expert on all Telecom programs. The GFR should be any
prospective applicant’s first point of contact for all questions
regarding any Telecom program.
The contact information for the GFRs for each State can
be found on our website at: http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_
TelecomGFRs.pdf.
National Office Staff can be contacted using information here:
http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_ContactStaff4Feb.pdf.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/utp_commconnect.html
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)
Grant Program
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine or DLT Grant Program
is the only Telecom program that does not fund infrastructure.
This program has a focus on using the unique capabilities of
telecommunications to connect rural areas to each other and to
the world, thus overcoming the effects of remoteness and low
population density. To this end, the program funds equipment
for the construction of networks for distance learning—
defined as curriculum delivered via telecommunications and
stresses the connection of students and teachers at remote
sites—and telemedicine—defined as the delivery of health
care from medical professionals at one site to patients at other
sites via telecommunications. Equipment for this program
can only be purchased if its primary purpose is for distance
Economic Development Administration (EDA),
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance
EDA’s mission is to lead the federal economic development
agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness,
preparing American regions for growth and success in the
worldwide economy. Given that broadband is an important
ingredient in economic development strategies, EDA funding
may be used to support broadband infrastructure projects
under EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance
competitive grant programs, within certain parameters.
EDA’s Public Works program helps distressed communities
revitalize, expand, and upgrade their physical infrastructure.
This program enables communities to attract new industry;
encourage business expansion; diversify local economies;
and generate or retain long-term, private-sector jobs and
investment through the acquisition or development of land
and infrastructure improvements needed for the successful
establishment or expansion of industrial or commercial
enterprises.
EDA’s Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides
a wide range of technical, planning, and public works and
infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse
economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time. These
adverse economic impacts may result from a steep decline in
manufacturing employment following a plant closure, changing
trade patterns, catastrophic natural disaster, a military base
closure, or environmental changes and regulations.
Eligible applicants for either program must be a state, a
political subdivision of a state, district organization, Indian
tribe, institution of higher education, or a non-profit acting in
coordination with a political subdivision of a state. Also, in order
for a project to be eligible for EDA support under these programs, the
region needs to demonstrate that it is experiencing economic
distress, defined as:
an unemployment rate that is, for the most recent twentyfour (24) month period of which data is available, at least one
(1) percent greater than the national average unemployment
rate; or
per capita income that is, for the most recent period for
which data is available, eighty (80) percent or less of the
national average per capita income; or
a “special need” (certain unemployment or economic
adjustment problems) as determined by EDA.
Proposals must be based on a locally developed Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) or equivalent
document. Applicants also must demonstrate that the
investment will help the community grow or strengthen its
economy. Generally, the amount of the EDA investment may not
exceed fifty (50) percent of the total cost of the project.
Some examples of EDA support of broadband include:
In 2004, EDA awarded $6 million to Mid-Atlantic Broadband
Cooperative (MBC) to support an advanced open-access
fiber-optic network for Southern Virginia to facilitate the
growth and attraction of technology-related businesses and
industries to the region. EDA’s investment assisted in the $12
million construction of a 300-mile internet backbone for the
region.
In 2006 and 2009, EDA invested a total of $1.8 million in the
Sandia Science and Technology Park in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, to fund infrastructure improvements including new,
high-speed fiber optic lines that help the businesses located
there leverage advances in technology that have been
generated by nearby universities and federal labs.
In 2009, EDA invested $2.3 million to support a new fiberoptic backbone in Virginia’s Eastern Shore with a grant to
the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority. The
new lines provided more affordable high-speed broadband
access to support existing businesses and encourage
expansion. This investment consists of the construction of
approximately 66 miles of new fiber optic broadband lines
commencing at the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility and
extending to Cape Charles, Virginia.
In 2010, EDA awarded $820,550 to the Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe in North Dakota to fund the acquisition of high speed
broadband and backhaul equipment. The project provided
fully provisional, mobile and fixed wireless broadband
service to the population of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Reservation. By providing voice and broadband services for
small and home-based businesses, educational institutions,
health care facilities and government, the project provided
an opportunity to build the tribe’s economy through business
development, while also building out infrastructure that
provides critical communication services to residents,
schools, government, healthcare facilities and public safety.
In 2012, EDA made a $2.1 million grant to San Leandro,
California, to support the construction of the conduit for
a fiber optic network in the City. A community broadband
project constructed 7.5 miles of conduit, which connected
to the City’s existing infrastructure. The new conduit will
make 21st Century broadband available to almost all of San
Leandro’s developable industrial land.
In 2014, EDA awarded approximately $700,000 to
OneCommunity in Cleveland, Ohio to help fund the
construction of a high-speed 100 gigabit fiber network
through Cleveland’s Health-Tech Corridor. This publicprivate partnership is designed to provide Cleveland with
the advanced infrastructure it needs to drive innovation and
job creation.
Each of these investments contributed to significant job growth
and private investment for the region.
Planning and Local Technical Assistance
EDA also provides grants under its Planning and Local Technical
Assistance programs, which may be of interest to those
considering a broadband project.
Through the Planning program, EDA provides assistance to
eligible recipients to create regional economic development
plans in order to stimulate and guide the economic
development efforts of a community or region. To facilitate
a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS),
EDA provides Partnership Planning grants to the designated
planning organization (e.g., District Organization) serving
EDA-designated Economic Development Districts (EDDs)
throughout the Nation. These planning organizations are
typically recognized by the State in which they reside as multijurisdictional councils of governments, regional commissions,
or planning and development centers. The two categories of the
Planning Assistance program are: (a) planning investments for
District Organizations, Indian Tribes and other eligible entities;
and (b) short-term planning investments to states, sub-state
planning regions and urban areas. Eligible activities under this
program include developing, maintaining, and implementing a
CEDS and related short-term planning activities.
The Local Technical Assistance program strengthens the
capacity of local or State organizations and institutions to
undertake and promote effective economic development
programs through projects such as feasibility studies, impact
analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning. The
program helps analyze the feasibility of potential economic
development projects, such as an industrial park or a hightechnology business incubator. Feasibility studies are an
effective tool for determining whether the market will support a
particular activity or site. Because of these feasibility studies,
many communities have subsequently received funding under
EDA’s Public Works or Economic Development Assistance
programs, or other federal and state programs, to implement
those projects.
For both Planning and Technical Assistance awards, the
minimum EDA investment rate is 50 percent, and the maximum
allowable EDA investment rate generally may not exceed
80 percent.
Contact EDA staff
EDA has staff in its six regional offices that can provide
information about whether a project might be eligible, offer
application assistance, or connect communities with other
resources. Contact information by region is available at
http://www.eda.gov/contact/.
Additional Information
Current Funding Opportunities: http://www.eda.gov/fundingopportunities/
EDA Investment Priorities: http://www.eda.gov/about/
investment-priorities.htm
CEDS Content Guidelines: http://www.eda.gov/ceds/
Public Works: http://www.eda.gov/pdf/about/Public-WorksProgram-1-Pager.pdf
Economic Adjustment Assistance: http://www.eda.gov/pdf/
about/Economic-Adjustment-Assistance-Program-1-Pager.pdf
Planning: http://www.eda.gov/pdf/about/Planning-Program-1Pager.pdf
Local Technical Assistance: http://www.eda.gov/pdf/about/LocalTA-and-UC-Program-1-Pager.pdf
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grants and
Section 108 Loan Guarantees
The Community Development Block Grant Program
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
provides a critical funding stream for local development efforts
and enables communities to leverage Federal funds to stimulate
private investment. The CDBG program’s primary objective is
to develop viable urban and rural communities, by providing
decent housing, providing a suitable living environment, and
expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons
of low- and moderate-income. Authorized by Title I of the
Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974,
CDBG provides grants to units of general local government
and states to create locally driven solutions to community and
economic development challenges. CDBG activities are initiated
and developed at the local level based upon a community’s
perceptions of its local needs, priorities, and benefits to
the community.
For Fiscal Year 2015, the CDBG program received $3 billion in
funding. Eligible CDBG grant recipients include states, units of
general local government (cities, counties, towns, townships,
parishes, villages), and the Insular Areas. By law, 70% of the
funds are provided to larger metropolitan governments under
the Entitlement CDBG program; 30% of the funds are awarded
to states for areas that do not qualify for Entitlement program
funding. The four U.S. Insular Areas receive a total of $7 million
from the annual appropriation.
The Entitlement CDBG program provides annual, formula-based
funding to over 1,200 metropolitan cities (principal cities of
metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), or cities with populations
of 50,000 or more) and urban counties (counties in metropolitan
areas with populations of 200,000 or more, excluding the
population within metropolitan cities). Each entitlement
community receiving CDBG funds determines the activities it
chooses to fund with its annual allocations, and describes those
activities in its annual Action Plan submission to HUD.
For other areas that do not qualify for Entitlement program
funding, HUD awards annual, formula based grants under the
State CDBG program to 49 states plus Puerto Rico. States then
distribute the funds to local governments for activities to be
carried out at the local level. States are given broad flexibility
to design and administer their own programs, within statutory
and regulatory parameters. The State of Hawaii permanently
elected not to administer the State CDBG program, and, as
a result, HUD awards CDBG funds directly to the three nonentitlement units of government in Hawaii.
CDBG recipients are able to choose from 28 different eligible
activities, with the major categories being public facilities
and improvements, public services, economic development,
acquisition/clearance, housing, and general administration and
planning. In addition to being eligible, all CDBG-funded activities
(other than general administration and planning) must also meet
one of three statutorily-established national objectives:
1. Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
2. Prevent or eliminate slums or blighting conditions; or
3. Address other urgent needs affecting community health
and safety.
The primary national objective of the CDBG program is to
benefit low- and moderate-income persons. By law, at least
70 percent of all CDBG funds expended by each Entitlement
grantee, state or Insular Area, during a period of up to 3 years
established by the grantee, must go toward activities that
principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Broadband infrastructure development may be eligible in the
CDBG program as a public facility or improvement, as a private
utility, or as a public service, depending on the nature and
design of the project. Grants or loans to for-profit businesses to
support job creation or retention, including businesses involved
in broadband deployment or other technologies, are eligible as
economic development activities.
Broadband investments are most likely to meet the low- and
moderate-income benefit national objective, either by serving
all the residents of a primarily residential area in which at
least 51% of the residents are low- and moderate-income, or
by creating or retaining jobs of which at least 51% are held by
or made available to low- and moderate-income persons. (In
the CDBG program, low- and moderate-income is defined as
80% of the area median income, as adjusted for family size.)
Projects serving the residents of specific units of government
or individual neighborhoods therein are generally more able
to meet the low- and moderate-income benefit national
objective criteria than are large-scale projects serving an entire
metropolitan area or region of a state. It is generally difficult for
a broadband telecommunications project to meet the national
objective criteria for elimination of slum or blight or addressing
an urgent need.
The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
Section 108 is the loan guarantee component of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Section 108
provides communities with a source of financing for economic
development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and largescale physical development projects. This flexibility makes
it one of the most potent and important public investment
tools that HUD offers to local governments. The Section
108 loan guarantee program allows local governments to
transform a small portion of their CDBG funds into federally
guaranteed loans large enough to pursue physical and
economic revitalization projects capable of renewing entire
neighborhoods. Such public investment is often needed to
inspire private economic activity, providing the initial resources
or simply the confidence that private firms and individuals may
need to invest in distressed areas.
States and units of general local government eligible to receive
CDBG funds, and certain public entities designated by them,
are eligible to apply for Section 108 loan guarantees. Eligible
uses of funding include most activities eligible under the CDBG
program. For purposes of determining eligibility, the CDBG rules
and requirements also apply. All projects and activities must
principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons, aid in
the elimination or prevention of slums and blight, or meet urgent
needs of the community.
An entitlement public entity (and nonentitlement counties in
Hawaii) may apply for up to five times the public entity’s latest
approved CDBG entitlement amount, minus any outstanding
Section 108 commitments and/or principal balances of Section
108 loans. A state or nonentitlement public entity may apply
for up to five times the latest approved CDBG amount received
by its state, minus any outstanding Section 108 commitments
and/or principal balances on Section 108 loans for which the
state has pledged its CDBG funds as security. The maximum
repayment period for a Section 108 loan is twenty years. HUD
has the ability to structure the principal amortization to match
the needs of the project and borrower.
The principal security for the loan guarantee is a pledge
by the applicant public entity or the state (in the case of a
nonentitlement public entity) of its current and future CDBG
funds. Additional security will also be required to properly
collateralize the guaranteed obligations. The additional security
requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis,
depending on the nature of the Section 108 loan and the project
financed. Section 108 obligations are permanently financed
through periodic underwritten public offerings. Financing
between public offerings is provided through an interim lending
facility established by HUD.
For Fiscal Year 2015, the Section 108 Loan Guarantee
program received $500 million in loan guarantee authority.
For Fiscal Year 2015, the Section 108 program will begin to
collect fees from borrowers to offset the costs of Section 108
loan guarantees. The fee in the first year is estimated to be
approximately 2.42% of the principal amount of the loan, which
borrowers can pay upfront in the guaranteed loan amount, with
CDBG funds, or with guaranteed loan proceeds.
For Further Information
For more information on the CDBG and Section 108 programs,
visit HUD’s website at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/
program_offices/comm_planning/communitydevelopment/programs
For a list of all CDBG recipients and their Fiscal Year 2015 award
amounts, go to: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_
offices/comm_planning/about/budget/budget15
Staff in HUD’s network of field offices work with local
communities to assist communities in implementing their CDBG
and Section 108 funding. For a list of HUD field office contacts,
go to: https://www.hudexchange.info/manage-a-program/cpd-fieldoffice-directory/
Funds for Public Housing Authorities
The Public Housing Capital Fund can be used to open a
Neighborhood Networks (NN) computer lab. Equipment,
Internet connectivity, space renovation/remodeling, staff
salary, and insurance costs can be paid for using Capital Funds
for the first year of the center’s operation. Subsequently, PHAs
can use their Operating Funds for the continued operation of
the NN center. However, any equipment upgrades over the life
of the NN center would come from the Capital Fund. Similarly,
PHAs can use their Capital Funds to purchase routers for
individual units. However, neither Capital Funds nor Operating
Funds can be used to pay for residents’ in-unit Internet access.
Please see below for a comprehensive list of activities that may
be paid for out of each fund.
Other activities related to the computer center (e.g., training
programs) would be an Operating Fund expense
Capital Fund may be used for the establishment and initial
operation of a Neighborhood Networks computer center for
such things as:
Statutory Authority: Costs associated with the ongoing
operation of a Neighborhood Networks/computer lab are
specifically cited in the HUD statute as follows:
Computer equipment (Capital Fund management
improvement or Operating Fund)
Equipment upgrades (over the life of the center from Capital
Fund management improvement or Operating Fund)
Space renovations (could be initial Capital Fund and later
Capital Fund modernization expense)
Internet connection and utilities (for initial operation of
NN center)
Staff salary (for initial operation of NN center)
Insurance (for initial operation of NN center)
Routers for individual units (not Internet connectivity)
– initial CF expense, ongoing maintenance costs from
Operating Fund. Installation of in-unit routers may not
be targeted for a specific tenant or category of tenants,
but must be provided uniformly across one or more
developments.
Statutory Authority: Capital Funds may be used for the initial
operation of a Neighborhood Networks center per Section
9 (d) Capital Fund (of the 1937 Housing Act as amended) —
subparagraph (1)(E). The statute can be found by going here:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2010-title42/USCODE2010-title42-chap8-subchapI-sec1437g/content-detail.html
Capital Fund Rule References:
Federal Register Notice — New Capital Fund Rule: https://
www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/10/24/2013-23230/publichousing-capital-fund-program
New Capital Fund Rule, Overview Training: http://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=CWpULWyDx9E
Operating Fund must be used for the ongoing costs of operating
computer centers in public housing
Ongoing Internet connection fees and utilities
Staff salary
Insurance
Ongoing maintenance of in-unit routers
Section 9 (e) Operating Fund (of the 1937 Housing Act
as amended) — subparagraph (1)(K): the costs of
operating computer centers in public housing through
a Neighborhood Networks initiative described in
subsection (d)(1)(E) of this section.
The statute can be found here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/
granule/USCODE-2010-title42/USCODE-2010-title42-chap8subchapI-sec1437g/content-detail.html
Multifamily Housing
To utilize HUD funding for a Neighborhood Networks center,
talk with a HUD Account Executive in a Multifamily regional or
satellite office. (See http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states.)
Multifamily Neighborhood Networks centers rely primarily
on local support. The Initiative encourages partnership
development, business opportunities, and other incomegenerating activities. To help support and sustain a center, HUD
funding can be obtained from one or more of the following:
Residual Receipts account. Residual Receipts accounts are
found in properties owned by nonprofit and limited dividend
owners. Funds from the Residual Receipts account may be
used to fund a center to the extent that HUD determines
that these funds are not required to maintain the habitability
of units or to meet other building needs or to off-set the
Housing Assistance Payments contract. To the extent that
Residual Receipts are available at a new regulation project,
owners are allowed an initial reserve (“Retained Balance”)
in an amount equivalent to $250 per unit to use for project
purposes. Please refer to: Notice 2012-14 (http://portal.hud.gov/
hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=12-14hsgn.pdf) and Chapter 25
of the Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing
Handbook 4350.1 (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/
huddoc?id=DOC_35309.pdf)
Owner’s Equity. The owner of a limited distribution property
can increase the amount of the initial equity investment
(and, in turn, the yield on distribution) by investing nonrepayable funds in the center. A rent increase, however, will
not be approved to provide for additional yield.
Other Multifamily funding options include:
Office of Native American Programs (ONAP)
Funds borrowed from the Reserve for Replacement
Account. Funds from the Reserve for Replacement Account
may be used to fund a center as long as HUD determines
that these funds are not required to meet anticipated
repair and replacement needs. If this source of funding
is used, a scheduled repayment plan that illustrates how
the Reserve for Replacement Account will be replenished
must be submitted. Please see Chapter 4 of the HUD
Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing
Handbook 4350.1 (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/
The three ONAP programs listed below could potentially be
used to fund broadband projects.
Rent increase. The owner of a property where rents are
set under the budgeted rent increase process may request
an increase to cover center costs. These increases may
be approved at HUD’s discretion. For properties with
Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability
Act (MAHRA) contracts, there may be limitations on
HUD’s ability to raise rents. Please go to Chapter 7 of the
Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing
Handbook 4350.1: (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/
Requesting a special rent adjustment. Properties with
rents that are set using the annual adjustment factor may
request a special adjustment rent increase to cover costs of
a Neighborhood Networks center. These increases may be
approved at HUD’s discretion and are subject to guidance
in the Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing
Handbook, 4350.1, Chapter 34 (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/
documents/huddoc?id=DOC_35329.pdf).
Excess income. For properties that generate excess
income, HUD Notice 01-07 (Guidelines For Calculating
and Retaining Section 236 Excess Income) authorizes the
retention of excess income to help develop a Neighborhood
Networks center. (http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/
notices/hsg/files/01-07h.doc).
Indian Community Development Block Grant
(ICDBG)
Awarded under an annual competition, ICDBG provides funds
to eligible grantees for housing rehabilitation, land acquisition,
community facilities, infrastructure construction, and economic
development activities that benefit primarily low and moderate
income persons. Eligible applicants for assistance include
any Indian tribe, band, group, or nation (including Alaska
Indians, Aleut, and Eskimos) or Alaska Native village which
has established a relationship to the Federal government as
defined in the program regulations. In certain instances, tribal
organizations may be eligible to apply.
Congress sets aside certain amounts of each year’s
appropriation for noncompetitive, first come-first served
funding of grants to eliminate or lessen problems which pose an
imminent threat to public health or safety. See: http://portal.hud.
gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/
grants/icdbg.
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)
Established by the Native American Housing Assistance and
Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA – see http://portal.
hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/
ih/codetalk/nahasda), the IHBG program is a formula based grant
program provided to Federally recognized Indian tribes or their
tribally designated housing entity (TDHE), and a limited number
of state recognized tribes who were funded under the Indian
Housing Program authorized by the United States Housing
Act of 1937. The grant amount received is determined annually
based upon the tribe’s current assisted housing stock and the
need for additional low-income housing, as determined by
population. Eligible activities include housing development,
assistance to housing developed under the Indian Housing
Program, housing services to eligible families and individuals,
crime prevention and safety, and model activities that provide
creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems.
See: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_
indian_housing/ih/grants/ihbg.
Title VI Loan Guarantee Program
Also authorized under NAHASDA, the Title VI Loan Guarantee
Program assists IHBG recipients (borrower) who want to
finance eligible affordable housing activities, but are unable to
secure financing without the assistance of a federal guarantee.
Borrowers pledge future IHBG grant funds as security for
repayment of the loan obligation to a private lender or investor
who then provides lump sum project financing. HUD provides
a guarantee to the lender or investor to repay all or a portion of
the unpaid principal balance and accrued interest if a borrower
fails to repay the debt and a default is declared. See: http://portal.
hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/
ih/homeownership/titlevi.
Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG)
NAHASDA was amended in 2000 to add a program similar
to NAHASDA for Native Hawaiians who reside on Hawaiian
Home Lands to the IHBG. See: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/
HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/codetalk/onap/
nhhbgprogram.
Examples of broadband projects in tribal communities using
ONAP funding sources
The Coquille Tribe of Oregon received a 2005 ICDBG grant of
$421,354 for broadband technology and infrastructure. Created
in 2002, Orca Communications (see http://www.orcacomm.com/ )
is an Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
company whose over 40 miles of fiber optics in Coos Bay and
North Bend, Oregon are dedicated to bringing competitive
high-speed broadband services to Oregon’s south coast. ORCA
Communications is the trade name of Tribal One Broadband
Technologies, LLC, which is an SBA-certified 8(a) ICT company
that can apply its diverse technological experience to create
innovative broadband solutions anywhere in the United States.
Choice Neighborhoods
Choice Neighborhoods is HUD’s signature place-based initiative
and is a central element of the White House’s Promise Zones
Initiative, which builds on a federal partnership to transform
high poverty neighborhoods into places of opportunity and
economic growth. Choice Neighborhoods enables communities
to revitalize struggling neighborhoods with distressed public
housing or HUD-assisted housing. Local leaders, residents, and
stakeholders, such as public housing authorities, cities, schools,
police, business owners, nonprofits, and private developers,
create a plan that revitalizes distressed HUD housing and
addresses the challenges in the surrounding neighborhood.
Through these grants, communities are replacing obsolete,
distressed housing with vibrant mixed-income communities,
leveraging investments to develop new retail and businesses,
turning around failing schools, strengthening early education,
preventing crime, improving transportation, ensuring basic
neighborhood assets, and increasing access to jobs.
Choice Neighborhoods offers Planning Grants and
Implementation Grants.
1. Planning Grants assist communities in developing a
successful neighborhood transformation plan and building
support necessary for that plan to be successfully
implemented.
2. Implementation Grants support those communities that have
undergone a comprehensive local planning process and are
ready to implement their “Transformation Plan” to redevelop
the neighborhood.
In the 2014 Implementation Grant Notice of Funding Availability,
eligible applicants for Choice Neighborhoods grants are Public
Housing Authorities (PHAs), tribal entities, local governments,
for-profit entities, nonprofit entities and tribal entities.
For a nonprofit to demonstrate eligibility as a Lead or CoApplicant, either an Internal Revenue Service determination
letter indicating the organization’s 501(c) status or the letter
from the state government designating the organization’s
nonprofit status must be submitted in the attachments. Choice
Neighborhoods has been funded since 2010, and it was funded
at $80 million in Fiscal Year 2015.
As part of this neighborhood revitalization, Choice
Neighborhoods strongly encourages grantees to increase
broadband connectivity. Grantees are required to build the
infrastructure to support broadband internet in all new units.
Grantees can also use their funds to install broadband in these
units and establish neighborhood broadband programs. To learn
more about Choice Neighborhoods, visit www.hud.gov/cn.
Employment and Training Administration,
U.S. Department of Labor
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) within the
U.S. Department of Labor administers and oversees a number
of programs designed to assist youth, adults and dislocated
workers who are unemployed, underemployed, low-skilled, or
economically disadvantaged to obtain career services and job
training needed to enter or progress in the labor market. These
programs are also designed to ensure that American business
has the skilled workforce needed to compete in the 21st
century economy.
ETA fulfills a wide range of leadership and administrative
responsibilities relating to employment services, job training,
and unemployment insurance. ETA funds a number of
employment and training programs (through annual allocation
formula and periodic discretionary grant competitions) which
enable workers to attain the skills needed for employment,
and administers a Federal-State employment service system
which helps people find jobs and employers find workers. The
agency also offers wage replacement programs for workers
who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, such as
the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and the Trade Adjustment
Assistance (TAA) programs.
Special efforts are also made to address the unique job market
problems of groups having difficulty entering or returning
to the work force, such as transitioning service members,
older workers, out-of-school youth, displaced homemakers
and individuals with disabilities. ETA also is responsible
for promoting apprenticeship standards and programs and
conducting programs of research, development and evaluation.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), signed
into law on July 22, 2014, represents the first legislative reform
of the public workforce system in 15 years. The law supersedes
the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and amends the Adult
Education and Family Literacy Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act, and
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
WIOA presents a significant opportunity to improve job and
career options for our nation’s workers and jobseekers through
an integrated, job-driven public workforce system that links
diverse talent to businesses. In its drafting of the new law,
Congress reaffirmed the role of the American Job Center (AJC)
system, a cornerstone of the public workforce investment
system, and brought together and enhanced several key
employment, education, and training programs. In recent years
over 16 million people annually turn to these programs to obtain
good jobs and a pathway to the middle class. The services are
provided to jobseekers and employers through a network of
nearly 2,500 American Job Centers. America’s Service Locator
offers a profile of each of these Centers, describing location,
hours of operation, and services provided.
WIOA reinforces the partnerships and strategies necessary for
the Centers to provide job seekers and workers with the highquality career services, education and training, and supportive
services they need to get good jobs and stay employed, and to
help businesses find skilled workers and access other supports,
including education and training for their current workforce.
The new law became effective on July 1, 2015. The
Departments of Labor and Education have drafted five Notices
of Proposed Rulemaking which will govern WIOA. These were
published in the Federal Register in April 2015. Based on the
comments received, the Departments anticipate publication
of the final regulations in January 2016. In advance of the final
regulations, the Departments will be publishing operational
guidance to assist the State and local governments in
implementing various aspects of the new law.
Use of Technology and Broadband
The American Job Centers rely on technology to ensure that
the customers and patrons of the “resource rooms” have
access to the Internet for quality workforce information,
resume preparation, job search, and exploration of careers. As
their funding permits, some Centers have installed broadband
connections to accelerate and expedite these processes.
For many low-income customers who cannot afford Internet
access, these Centers — along with public libraries in the
community — have become a destination for navigating and
discovering opportunities in the local labor market.
Broadband can be both an asset and beneficiary under
ETA’s investments. For example, ETA’s discretionary grant
competitions have recognized that various industries are being
transformed by technology and innovation, requiring new
skill sets for workers. Several of the agency’s solicitations in
recent years have noted: “Fields like information technology,
advanced manufacturing, wireless and broadband deployment,
transportation and warehousing, and biotechnology may
be high growth and emerging industries in specific regional
economies, offering jobs and solid career paths left vacant due
to a lack of qualified workers.” If a consortium of applicants,
for example, seeks funding for training at risk-youth under
a discretionary grant competition, it may propose to use
broadband as a tool to meet the purposes of the training and
education component of that program. Broadband and distance
learning have both supply and demand implication in America’s
labor market — they can support preparation of a new
generation of workers, retraining of current workers, and the
expanding requirement to meet the needs of employers in the
information technology sector.
Dallas, and San Francisco) that closely work with the State
and local jurisdictions in the implementation of WIOA as well
as manage the discretionary grant recipients. The regional
office staff can refer you to key personnel in the States and
local board level for discussions concerning the application and
leveraging of technology and broadband. The listing of contacts
may be found at http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regoffices/Pages/
eta_default.cfm?CFID=502760150&CFTOKEN=76540577
The Department recognizes the importance of broadband and
information technology as regions of the country are impacted
by declining employment in particular industries. In Eastern
Kentucky, for example, Bit Source has an initial mission to
recruit dislocated former coal industry workers, retrain them
as computer coders, and put them to work in coding jobs.
Once successfully trained as junior coders, these workers will
then work full-time at Bit Source doing coding work that the
company secures under contracts with outside clients. Bit
Source reflects the principles of the Administration’s TechHire
initiative — it is an example of the type of innovation that can
occur through the strength of public-private partnerships
and calculated risk taking. A group of private investors have
invested in the development of the company and Department
of Labor resources are helping to pay for the worker/trainee
wages and training costs — united in a strategy of “insourcing”
IT jobs to rural America. These types of targeted investments
under “Coal to Coding” — and many others like them — will
both support and benefit broadband extension.
ETA’s FY 2016 budget request: http://www.doleta.gov/
budget/16bud.cfm
Contact ETA Staff
To meet the needs of both the jobseeker and business, the
public workforce system is a decentralized one built on
the partnerships and shared “best practices” of the major
principals at the local, regional, State and Federal levels. The
Employment and Training Administration has staff located in
its six regional offices (Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago,
For More Information
ETA’s principal webpage for the public: www.doleta.gov/
ETA policy guidance / information notices for the workforce
system: http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/
WIOA resources (law, regulations, policy guidance,
technical assistance): www.doleta.gov/wioa
Description of ETA’s seven budget accounts: http://www.
doleta.gov/budget/acctstr2.cfm
ETA partnership with the Institute of Institute of Museum
and Library Services (IMLS): http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/
attach/TEN/ten2009/ten50-09acc.pdf
Available ETA funding opportunities: http://www.doleta.gov/
grants/find_grants.cfm. These solicitations can be reviewed for
references to infrastructure, technology and broadband.
Webinars and other content related to the National
Broadband Plan can be found at www.workforce3one.org and
www.doleta.gov/usworkforce.
State strategic plans and annual reports referencing
infrastructure, technology and broadband can be found
at http://www.doleta.gov/performance/results/AnnualReports/
annual_report.cfm
Note: Under the Workforce Investment Act (and now
under WIOA) States are obligated to report to ETA on an
annual basis on the various activities conducted under the
Federal funding. States often comment on initiatives or
projects in these reports which benefit from the application
of technology.
America’s Service Locator: www.servicelocator.org
Office of Library Services
Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Library
Services, offers a number of funding opportunities to local and
tribal governments that can be used to support technology
development and deployment, broadband adoption, and digital
literacy. See Notices of Funding Opportunity for deadlines.
corporations, and village corporations are eligible to apply
for funding under the Native American Library Services grant
program. Enhancement Grant awards are up to $150,000,
subject to the availability of funds and IMLS discretion.
Native American and Native Hawaiian
Library Services Grants
https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-hawaiian-library-services
Native American Library Services Basic Grants
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspx?GrantId=15
The Native American Library Services Basic Grant is
noncompetitive and distributed in equal amounts among eligible
applicants. Basic Grants are available to support existing
library operations and to maintain core library services. Indian
tribes, Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village
corporations are eligible to apply for funding under the Native
American Library Services grant program. The Education/
Assessment Option is supplemental to the Basic Grants. It
is also noncompetitive and must be requested. The purpose
of the Education/Assessment Option is to provide funding
for library staff to attend continuing education courses and
training workshops on- or off-site, for library staff to attend or
give presentations at conferences related to library services,
and/or to hire a consultant for an on-site professional library
assessment. The estimated Basic Grant one-year award for
FY 2015 is $6,000. The estimated Basic Grant with Education/
Assessment Option award amount is $7,000, which includes the
$6,000 Basic Grant and the supplemental amount of $1,000 for
eligible education and assessment activities.
Native American Library Services
Enhancement Grants
https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-american-library-servicesenhancement-grants
The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants
are competitive and available to support activities that advance
the operations of eligible Native American libraries to new
levels of service. Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, regional
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants
The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants are competitive
grants available to support activities that enhance existing
library services or implement new library services. Grants are
available to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and
represent Native Hawaiians. Grant awards are anticipated
to be up to $150,000, subject to the availability of funds and
IMLS discretion.
What types of activities can be funded by these
three programs?
Native American Library Services Basic and Enhancement
Grant, and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant projects
may enhance existing library services or implement new library
services, particularly as they relate to the following goals in the
updated Museum and Libraries Services Act (20 U.S.C. §9141):
1. Expanding services for learning and access to information
and educational resources in a variety of formats, in all
types of libraries, for individuals of all ages in order to
support such individuals’ needs for education, lifelong
learning, workforce development, and digital literacy skills
2. Establishing or enhancing electronic and other linkages
and improved coordination among and between libraries
and entities, as described in 20 U.S.C. §9134(b)(6), for the
purpose of improving the quality of and access to library and
information services
3. (A) Providing training and professional development,
including continuing education, to enhance the skills of the
current library workforce and leadership, and advance the
delivery of library and information services, and
(B) Enhancing efforts to recruit future professionals to the
field of library and information services
4. Developing public and private partnerships with other
agencies and community-based organizations
5. Targeting library services to individuals of diverse
geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to
individuals with disabilities, and to individuals with limited
functional literacy or information skills
6. Targeting library and information services to persons having
difficulty using a library and to underserved urban and
rural communities, including children (from birth through
age 17) from families with incomes below the poverty line
(as defined by the Office of Management and Budget and
revised annually in accordance with section 9902(2) of title
42) applicable to a family of the size involved
7. Developing library services that provide all users access
to information through local, state, regional, national, and
international collaborations and networks
8. Carrying out other activities consistent with the purposes of
the Library Services and Technology subchapter of the IMLS
statute (20 U.S.C. §9121).
Other Programs
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports
professional development, graduate education and continuing
education to help libraries and archives develop the human
capital capacity they need to meet the changing learning
and information needs of the American public. Libraries that
fulfill the general criteria for libraries (see http://www.imls.
gov/applicants/libraries.aspx) may apply. See Notice of Funding
Opportunity for special conditions of eligibility for this program.
The funding categories are: 1) Project Grants; 2) Research
Grants; 3) Planning Grants: up to $50,000; and 4) National Forum
Grants: up to $100,000. Project and research awards are from
$50,000 to $500,000, subject to the availability of funds and
IMLS discretion.
There are six project categories: 1) Continuing Education;
2) Programs to Build Institutional Capacity (Only eligible
graduate programs in Library and Information Science or
School Library Media may apply to this category); 3) Doctoral
Programs; 4) Master’s Programs; 5) Research; and 6) Early
Career Development.
IMLS encourages internships and residency programs and is
especially interested in increasing diversity in professional
employment in libraries and archives.
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that
address challenges faced by the library and archive fields and
that have the potential to advance practice in those fields.
Successful proposals will generate results such as new tools,
research findings, models, services, practices, or alliances that
can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend
the benefits of federal investment. Libraries that fulfill the
general criteria for libraries (see http://www.imls.gov/applicants/
libraries.aspx) may apply. See Notice of Funding Opportunity for
special conditions of eligibility for this program.
The funding categories are: 1) Project Grants; 2) Research
Grants; 3) Planning Grants: up to $50,000; and 4) National Forum
Grants: up to $100,000. Project and research awards are from
$10,000-$2,000,000, subject to the availability of funds and
IMLS discretion.
The two project categories/funding priorities: 1) National digital
platform; and 2) Learning spaces in libraries.
What types of activities can be funded under National
Digital Platform?
IMLS is interested in proposals that will support a national
digital platform, providing expanded and improved digital
content and services to all users in the United States. Libraries
have made important advancements in this area over the past
20 years, but much of that work was experimental or isolated.
IMLS wants to bridge gaps between disparate pieces of the
existing digital library infrastructure, for increased efficiencies,
cost-savings, access and services.
What types of activities can be funded under Learning Spaces
in Libraries?
IMLS is interested in work that builds institutional capacity,
engages community and encourages partnerships to support
all types of learning and inquiry, including participatory and
hands-on learning, in libraries. Since IMLS cannot fund the
development and installation of learning spaces, proposals
should focus on how to support and enhance libraries’ ability to
make their own decisions and investments.
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries are a special funding
opportunity within the IMLS National Leadership Grants for
Libraries program. These small grants encourage libraries and
archives to prototype and evaluate specific innovations in the
ways they operate and the services they provide, resulting
in new tools, products, services, or organizational practices.
Applicants may propose activities or approaches that involve
risk, but the project results — be they success, failure, or a
combination thereof — must offer valuable information to
the library or archives fields, promise an impact beyond the
applicant’s institution and provide the potential for improvement
in the ways libraries and archives serve their communities.
Grantees are required to submit a short white paper, which will
be publicly posted and shared.
Libraries that fulfill the general criteria for libraries (see
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/libraries.aspx) may apply. See Notice
of Funding Opportunity for special conditions of eligibility for
this program.
The characteristics of successful Sparks Grants projects are: 1)
Broad Impact; 2) In-depth Knowledge; 3) Innovative Approach;
and 4) Shared Results.
Sparks Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000, subject to the
availability of funds and IMLS discretion.
There are no specific project categories within the Sparks
Grants program. Examples of activities that may be funded by
this program are listed on the IMLS website at http://www.imls.
gov/applicants/detail.aspx?GrantId=19.
CONTACT US
NTIA’s BroadbandUSA initiative is dedicated to helping communities achieve their broadband missions. NTIA will assist
communities in working with the agencies to determine if funding is available. If you have additional questions about the
information contained in this guide, please contact us at broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov or 202-482-2048.
ABOUT NTIA
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the Executive Branch agency principally responsible
for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA’s programs and policymaking focus largely
on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users and ensuring that
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Schedule of Events
Presenting
Sponsor of the
77th Red Flannel
Festival
RED FLANNEL BUSINESS & HOUSE
DECORATING CONTEST
Show your Red Flannel Pride by decorating your house or business!
The more creative, the better! Welcome the 35,000+ visitors to Red
Flannel Town! Judging Sept. 26. FREE to enter, applications online at www.redflannelfestival.org. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and
3rd place in both business and residential categories!
EVERYWHERE - RED FLANNEL TOWN, U.S.A.
Friday, Sept. 23, 2016
RED HAWK VARSITY FOOTBALL
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016
READ TO RIDE PROGRAM
Sponsored by PAM CONLEY IN MEMORY OF BOB MEDFORD
& MEIJER
Librarian Donna Clark invites all children K-8th grade to earn FREE
coupons for carnival rides by reading “RED” books. 200 available.
Pick up reading logs at the Library after Sept. 1, or download
one from redflannelfestival.org or cedarsprings.llcoop.org.
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 43 WEST CHERRY STREET
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016
RED FLANNEL WINE & CRAFT BEER TASTING
NEW DATE & LOCATION!!!
Sponsored by ED KOEHN CHEVROLET, MEIJER &
WHITEFISH LAKE GOLF AND GRILL
Local Craft Beer and Wine Tasting includes a delicious dinner.
Only $40 per person. 6-9 pm.
WHITEFISH LAKE GOLF AND GRILL – 2241 BASS LAKE RD., PIERSON, MI
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016
PRINCE and PRINCESS CONTEST
Sponsored by MEIJER
Join area kindergarten students as the smallest Red Flannel
Royalty is crowned. Free admission, refreshments by Tom’s
Bakery in Sparta. Begins at 6:30 pm.
HISTORIC KENT THEATRE – DOWNTOWN CEDAR SPRINGS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINDOW
DECORATING CONTEST
Sponsored by CHOICE ONE BANK & MEIJER
Show your Red Flannel Pride by decorating your windows! All
schools welcome! Judging and trophy presentations week of
Sept. 30!
CEDAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMY
Grand Rapids Christian @ Cedar Springs Red Hawks at 7 p.m.
GAME IS HOME AT RED HAWK STADIUM
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE – NEW LOCATION!!!
Sponsored by MEIJER
Join us for the band TONGUE AND GROOVE from 8 pm until
midnight. Tent opens at 7 pm! $5 admission.
ELM AND SECOND STREETS
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016
RED FLANNEL 5K RUN AND WALK & KID’S
FUN RUN
Sponsored by CHOICE ONE, MEIJER, NORTHERN PHYSICAL
THERAPY & VANDERHYDE FORD
This is a FUN EVENT for the ENTIRE FAMILY as runners and walkers
weave their way through the downtown course. Awards and
Kid’s Fun Run to follow 5K. Best dressed Red Flannel Competition!
9 am Start time, meet to register at 8 am at Grand Lodge Tent, Elm
and Second Streets
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE TENT, ELM AND SECOND STREETS
BED RACE OBSTACLE COURSE
Sponsored by ALLIANCE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING
In one of the zaniest events the Festival offers, five-person teams
race beds around an obstacle course competing for the best time!
Throw in Festival icon, Keystone Kops, and the result is a hilarious
time for all! Bring your own bed, or rent one from the Festival!
Check in begins at 10:30 am; Race begins at 11 am. $10 entry fee
(per 5 person team)
Sponsored by MEIJER
Join us for the band TONGUE AND GROOVE from 8 pm until
midnight. Tent OPENS at 7 pm. $5 admission.
RED FLANNEL QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP
PAGEANT
RED FLANNEL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Sponsored by BLISS-WITTERS & PIKE FUNERAL HOME &
GEBHARDT INSURANCE
Submit any photo of a Red Flannel event taken during the Festival
by Oct. 20. CASH PRIZES! $100, $75 & $25. FREE to ENTER!
Enjoy the elegance and tradition of a signature event. Tickets on
sale, 3 weeks prior at Library, Adults $10. Available at HS Box Office
for $13 at 6 pm. Doors open at 7 pm, Pageant begins at 7:30 pm.
Sponsored by INDEPENDENT BANK
EVERYWHERE – RED FLANNEL FESTIVAL WEEKENDS
CEDAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
2011
2016 Red Flannel
Flannel Festival
Festival Map
Map
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NORTH on Main Street
WEST
on Muskegon
St.
at
Pine Street
to North Park
tothe
TRACTOR
SUPPLY
for
REMOTE CONTROL
AIRPLANE
DEMO
for
the CAR
SHOW
&
NORTH on Main Street
to VANDERHYDE FORD
for the CAR SHOW
LIQUOR
HUT
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HANDICAP
HANDICAP
PARKING
PARKING
HILLTOP
HILLTOPADMIN.
ADMIN.
BLDG.
BLDG.
RED
REDHAWK
HAWK
ELEMENTARY
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
SCHOOL
RED
RED
HAWK
HAWK
STADIUM
STADIUM
SKINNER
SKINNER
FIELD
FIELD
HILLTOP ADMIN.
BLDG.
Festival Office, 18 S. Main
SKINNER
Parade Route
FIELD
Parade Return Route
Children’s Parade Route
Public Restrooms
Handicap Restrooms
Cedar Springs Police Station/City Hall
First Aid
Trolley Pick up Locations
Trolley Route
RED HAWK
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
www.redflannelfestival.org
www.redflannelfestival.org
Schedule of Events
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016
RED FLANNEL DAY
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
8:45 am. Presented by the American Legion Glen Hill Post #287
Cedar Springs Middle School Marching Band
Presenting
Sponsor of the
77th Red Flannel
Festival
RED HAWK STADIUM, CEDAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
FLAPJACK BREAKFAST
Sponsored by MEIJER
Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
CARNIVAL
All you can eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and
juice, served from 7 am – noon. $8 – 12 and over; $6 – ages 5-12
and FREE for 5 years and under or Special family price $25. Half of
profits to EASTERN STARS & MASONS OF ROCKFORD
RED HAWK ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA
Quality carnival rides, games with Elliott’s Amusements! 5 – 9 pm
ASH & BEECH STREETS
RED HAWK VARSITY FOOTBALL
Cedar Springs Red Hawks @ Lowell High School at 7 pm.
GAME IS AWAY AT LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
FIREFIGHTER PARADE
Join us in honoring local area fire department members.
Begins approximately 7:30 pm.
MAIN STREET
Sponsored by MEIJER
TAKE THE TROLLEY! – RETURNING EVENT!!!
Sponsored by ALLIANCE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING &
MEIJER
Ride B&W’s beautiful, enclosed trolley on a route with stops at all
of the exciting events! $1 for adults and children over 12; free for
children under 12.
DESIGNATED TROLLEY STOPS THROUGHOUT CITY
CARNIVAL
Quality carnival rides, games with Elliott’s Amusements. All day!
ASH AND BEECH STREET
RED FLANNEL MARKETPLACE
5 pm to 12:30 am $5 Cover. Must be 21 or over. The BEST LIVE
MUSIC in Cedar Springs! Enjoy TRIXIE TANG from 8 pm until
midnight. Featuring Miller/Miller Lite, Leinenkugel’s and
Smirnoff Ice products!
Vendors of many different item types displayed all day! Browse
and shop in beautiful downtown Cedar Springs!
SKINNER FIELD near MORLEY PARK
RED FLANNEL SPEED TRIVIA
Speed Trivia Tournament hosted by BOJANGLES ENTERTAINMENT.
Starts at 5 pm until 7 pm!! Cash and other prizes to winners! Teams
of 1-6 people welcome to participate! $35.00 entry fee per team.
15 team maximum so pre-register early!! Visit Red Flannel Website
for more information or check out Bojangles Entertainment on
Facebook for updates.
ELM STREET
CEDAR SPRINGS YOUTH FOOTBALL
7:30 am – 9 pm Games all day.
RED FLANNEL MARCHING BAND
COMPETITION
Area High School Marching Bands present half-time shows in competition. Begins 8 am.
RED HAWK STADIUM, CEDAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
GIANT ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR
Over 90 vendors of beautiful handmade items. 9 am. until 2 pm.
$1 admission
RED HAWK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RED FLANNEL CAR SHOW
Sponsored by SONUS HEARING PROFESSIONALS,
SPECIALTY CAR COMPANY, & WIRELESS ZONE
Come to enter your pride and joy, or just browse and admire! Admission is FREE. Cost $15 per entry, registration at 9:30 am. Show is
from 10 am - 2 pm at Tractor Supply/Verizon Wireless Lot. Winners
receive FREE Grand Parade entry!
17 MILE ROAD AT TRACTOR SUPPLY/WIRELESS ZONE PARKING LOT
CEDAR SPRINGS ROTARY
FAMOUS CHICKEN BARBECUE!
FESTIVAL
FOUNDER
NINA BABCOCK
Come and experience an EXCELLENT chicken dinner with all the
trimmings at the Rotary Chicken barbecue from 11 am – 5 pm!
CHERRY & MAIN STREET
POORMAN PULLERS MINI ROD TRACTOR
PULL
Weigh in begins at 10 am, pulling from 11 am – 2 pm. FREE
Admission
ELM STREET PULLING TRACK – BEHIND WHITE PINE STAGING AREA
RED FLANNEL ANTIQUE FARM TRACTORS
& ENGINES SHOW – AT CEDAR SPRINGS
MUSEUM!
Sponsored by WEINGARTZ SUPPLY COMPANY
Antique tractors and running farm equipment fill Morley Park!
Museum tours from 10 am to 2 pm. FREE admission to tractor
show and family events.
MORLEY PARK
MODEL TRAIN SHOW – NEW EVENT!!!
See the fantastic display of model trains by the Holland Modular
Railroad Club and friends! FREE admission! 10 am - 3:00 pm
CEDAR VIEW ELEMENTARY GYMNASIUM
HELICOPTER RIDES
10 am till dark, weather permitting. Traverse City Helicopter
Adventures providing rides with spectacular views of Red
Flannel Town! About a 13 mile flight around the area,
approx. 7 min experience. Special pricing for kids under 12.
BEHIND HILLTOP at CEDAR SPRINGS SCHOOL CAMPUS
AMERICAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE
DEMONSTRATION
The skilled FIRESTORM team performs to light up downtown!
Begins at noon. FREE Admission.
MAIN AND ELM STREET
OPENS AT NOON!!!
Sponsored by MEIJER
NOON to 12:30 am. $5 Cover. Must be 21 or over. The
BEST LIVE MUSIC in Cedar Springs! Enjoy the music of
THE DENISE BROWN CONNECTION from 8 pm -midnight.
Featuring Miller/Miller Lite, Leinenkugel’s and Smirnoff
Ice products!
CS LIONS PULLED PORK SANDWICH
BOOTH
PULLED PORK Sandwich and FRESH CUT fries booth! Nothing
says Red Flannel like some delicious food. Also, if you need a
cold soda or hot coffee/cocoa, come on by!
IN FRONT OF CITY HALL - 66 S. MAIN ST.
RED FLANNEL CHILDREN’S PARADE
Sponsored by MEIJER
Boys and girls decorate their bikes and wear costumes in their
own parade! Please provide bicycle helmets! Parents are
encouraged to walk with children! Parade begins promptly at
2:45 pm!
LINE UP AT MUSKEGON & MAIN STREETS
RED FLANNEL GRAND PARADE
Sponsored by MEIJER & VANDERHYDE FORD
The Festival’s signature event, the FAMOUS Grand Parade
draws thousands of people! Be sure to wear RED! or the
Keystone Kops will arrest you! More than 120 entries of
floats, bands and entertainment.
Marching band sponsored by CHOICE ONE BANK &
INDEPENDENT BANK
PARADE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 3 PM!
MAIN & MUSKEGON STREETS
RED FLANNEL PARADE GRANDSTAND
Sponsored by GEBHARDT INSURANCE & MEIJER
Stop by and see Sue Harrison, who has been graciously
donating her time to announce this parade for 25 years! MAIN & ASH STREETS
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL
Junior and Senior young ladies play flag football!
Begins at 7:00 pm.
RED HAWK STADIUM
KEYSTONE KOPS
Sponsored by ALLIANCE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING
The MOST FAMOUS ICON of the Festival, they arrest everyone
not wearing RED! Be on the look out and prepared with $1 in
“bail money” to “get out of jail”!
KEYSTONE KOP JAIL at MAIN & ASH STREETS
CEDAR SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY SUMMARY FOR AUGUST, 2016
During the month of August, Fire Department personnel responded to 43 calls for assistance.
There was 1 Void Call for the month. See the attached reports for the complete breakdown
of the calls.
8 Burn Permits were issued for City and Township residents.
The Nelson Township meeting was attended during the month. There were no meetings
scheduled for the County Fire Chiefs / Mabas. The County Fire Commission meeting was on
August 12th.
Activities for the month were as follows:





August 5th Family Fun Days at Metron. 3 staff @ 2 hours each for 6 hours total.
August 10th Football Camp Spray down. 4 staff @ 45 minutes for a total of 3 hours.
August 18th Hose Testing @ the Station. 5 staff for a total of 29 hours.
August 20th Tornado Standby @ the Station. 9 staff for a total of 18 hours.
August 30th Oxygen bottles were filled at Kent City’s Station.
We are filling our calendar for the month of September. Activities will be listed next month.
We have donated our East Parking lot to the construction crew working on the new Library.
Parking on the West side of the Fire Station has had a few challenges but we seem to be
able to work it all out. The gravel lot is smaller and presents some parking concerns.
The number of calls year to date is down from the last 3 years. The number is approximately
20 runs lower on average.
We will continue to respond in a timely manner and provide the care and attention the
Department has provided in the past.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Thank You,
Marty Fraser
August
CALLS
FOR
MONTH
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
44
68
56
68
51
68
51
56
YEAR TO
DATE
TOTALS
RUNS
RUNS
RUNS
RUNS
RUNS
RUNS
RUNS
RUNS
384
409
401
416
419
461
398
394
TYPE OF CALL
YEAR TO
DATE
TOTALS
MEDICAL
HOUSE/BUILDING
VEHICLE FIRE
VEHICLE ACCIDENT
GRASS/RUBBISH FIRE
GOOD INT/MISC.
FIRE ALARMS
VOID CALLS
TOTAL
6.3
Mins average time to scene per month
5.8
Mins average time to scene per year
Total time out the month of
Total time out the year of2016
Sincerely,
Marty Fraser
Cedar Springs
Fire Department
2016
35
1
0
2
0
3
2
1
44
268
19
2
31
6
32
23
3
384
LOCATION OF RUNS
CITY
NELSON
SOLON
SAND LAKE
OTHER
VOID
TOTAL
August
44
Runs
2015
384
Runs
August
21
Hours
10 Mins
224
Hours
48 Mins
MONTHLY
TOTALS
% FOR
MONTH
35
4
2
2
0
1
44
79.5%
9.1%
4.5%
4.5%
0.0%
2.3%
YEAR TO
DATE
TOTALS
282
69
13
8
9
3
384
% FOR
YEAR
73.4%
18.0%
3.4%
2.1%
2.3%
0.8%
Average Personnel Per Call for the Month
7.45
Average Personnel Per Call for the Year
8.38
09/02/2016 02:04 PM
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DB: Cedar Springs
Bank Code
GL Number
CH1CD
ChoiceOne CDARS Account
101-000.000-003.190
202-000.000-003.190
203-000.000-003.190
226-000.000-003.190
250-000.000-003.190
260-000.000-003.190
271-000.000-003.190
280-000.000-003.190
475-000.000-003.190
480-000.000-003.190
481-000.000-003.190
590-000.000-003.190
591-000.000-003.190
661-000.000-003.190
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Choice One Certificates
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203-000.000-001.140
226-000.000-001.140
250-000.000-001.140
255-000.000-001.140
260-000.000-001.140
271-000.000-001.140
280-000.000-001.140
481-000.000-001.140
590-000.000-001.140
591-000.000-001.140
661-000.000-001.140
711-000.000-001.140
Cleo2
COCD
CHOICE ONE CD
471-000.000-003.120
Ending
Balance
08/31/2015
Total
Credits
205,254.70
78,718.25
45,309.41
18,308.07
0.00
0.00
66,484.74
14,313.37
50,500.20
5,031.68
56,710.12
403,881.67
294,183.50
112,982.95
174,197.77
5.23
2.00
1.15
0.47
0.00
0.00
1.69
0.36
1.29
0.13
1.44
10.28
7.49
2.88
4.44
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
205,259.93
78,720.25
45,310.56
18,308.54
0.00
0.00
66,486.43
14,313.73
50,501.49
5,031.81
56,711.56
403,891.95
294,190.99
112,985.83
174,202.21
1,525,876.43
38.85
0.00
1,525,915.28
ChoiceOne Investment Checking
Cash in Bank-Choice One Cking
417,126.57
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
199,734.30
42,643.33
0.00
0.00
187.62
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
89.84
19.18
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
417,314.19
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
199,824.14
42,662.51
0.00
0.00
Choice One Certificates
659,504.20
296.64
0.00
659,800.84
Cleo Cowles Checking
145.39
0.00
0.00
145.39
Cleo Cowles Account - Independent
145.39
0.00
0.00
145.39
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0.00
0.00
125,000.00
CHOICE ONE CD
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0.00
0.00
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271-000.000-002.100
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Balance
08/01/2015
1/5
Total
Debits
ChoiceOne CDARS Account
CH1CK
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09/02/2016 02:04 PM
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Bank Code
GL Number
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Ind#2
Total
Debits
Total
Credits
Ending
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08/31/2015
136,979.43
2,632.04
77,866.35
81,072.42
13,527.56
1,424.28
0.00
0.00
3,237.97
3,980.89
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,235.32
0.00
0.00
20,454.50
61,213.76
6,871.76
0.00
39,716.15
0.00
284,904.34
173,587.42
73,252.72
140,829.82
8,828.24
299,930.80
0.00
16,700.78
7,704.15
5,756.72
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,158.98
8,552.35
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
75,552.14
45,374.44
90.45
548,110.92
400.00
53,171.81
0.00
4,796.25
1,802.22
168.82
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8,552.35
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
98,367.85
87,617.31
4,587.25
268,453.02
0.00
383,738.42
2,632.04
89,770.88
86,974.35
19,115.46
1,424.28
0.00
0.00
4,396.95
3,980.89
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,235.32
0.00
0.00
20,454.50
61,213.76
6,871.76
0.00
39,716.15
0.00
262,088.63
131,344.55
68,755.92
420,487.72
9,228.24
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1,131,614.97
1,009,331.73
527,516.88
1,613,429.82
Independent Bank Checking - Grant Acct
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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101-000.000-003.180
101-000.000-035.200
202-000.000-001.130
202-000.000-003.180
203-000.000-001.130
226-000.000-001.130
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2/5
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West Side Special Assessment Rec.
Invest
Independent
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Bk
Bk
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Bk
Independent
Bk
Bk
Bk
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Bk
Cert.
of Dep.-Bond Reserve
Bk
CDARS Deposit Checking Account
CDARS Certificates Account
203-000.000-003.180
226-000.000-003.180
280-000.000-003.180
450-000.000-003.180
471-000.000-003.180
661-000.000-003.180
Bk
Certificates
of Deposit - Independent
Bk
Certificates
Bk
Certificates
Bk
Certificates
Bk
Certificates
Bk
CDARS Certificates Account
Independent Bank Investment Account
101-000.000-001.170
Page:
FROM 08/01/2015 TO 08/31/2015
Beginning
Balance
08/01/2015
3/5
Ending
Balance
08/31/2015
Total
Debits
Total
Credits
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
100,124.73
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
100,124.73
100,124.73
0.00
0.00
100,124.73
1,053.29
0.22
0.00
1,053.51
09/02/2016 02:04 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
Bank Code
GL Number
Description
202-000.000-001.170
481-000.000-001.170
590-000.000-001.170
591-000.000-001.170
661-000.000-001.170
711-000.000-001.170
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Beginning
Balance
08/01/2015
LibCD
25,915.46
35,245.03
25,680.99
118.45
87.46
4,146.32
5.50
7.48
5.45
0.03
0.02
0.88
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
25,920.96
35,252.51
25,686.44
118.48
87.48
4,147.20
92,247.00
19.58
0.00
92,266.58
15,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
13,725.00
21,149.76
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
13,725.00
21,149.76
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
49,874.76
0.00
0.00
49,874.76
Certificate of Deposit-Friends of the
Li
Independent
James Charon Memorial Investment
Mabie New Library 06 DonationInvestment
Geenen Donation Dec 08-Investment
Red Flannel Acres 09 Donation
10,598.66
4,129.05
22,272.43
337,010.68
30,919.29
51,192.24
0.35
0.14
0.73
11.08
1.02
1.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,599.01
4,129.19
22,273.16
337,021.76
30,920.31
51,193.92
New Library Fund CDARS @ ChoiceOne
Bank
456,122.35
15.00
0.00
456,137.35
77,610.96
2,649.52
6,885.12
0.00
9,887.10
0.00
74,608.98
2,649.52
Bank
Bank
Bank
Bank
Bank
Bank
Investment
Investment
Investment
Investment
Investment
Investment
Acct
Acct
Acct
Acct
Acct
Acct
LibCk
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
Deposit - Cossin Tree
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit-Cowles
Deposit-USF Funds
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Dep - Sewer Ops
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Independent Bank Certificates of
Deposit
New Library Fund CDARS @ ChoiceOne Bank
271-000.000-003.110
471-000.000-001.130
471-000.000-003.000
471-000.000-003.100
471-000.000-003.160
471-000.000-003.170
Library Main Checking Account
271-000.000-001.100
271-000.000-001.151
Ending
Balance
08/31/2015
Total
Credits
Independent Bank Certificates of Deposit
101-000.000-035.000
202-000.000-035.000
203-000.000-035.000
226-000.000-035.000
250-000.000-035.000
255-000.000-035.000
260-000.000-035.000
271-000.000-035.000
271-000.000-035.100
280-000.000-035.000
475-000.000-035.000
480-000.000-035.000
481-000.000-035.000
496-000.000-035.000
590-000.000-035.000
590-000.000-035.400
591-000.000-035.000
661-000.000-035.000
711-000.000-035.000
4/5
Total
Debits
Independent Bank Investment Account
INDEP
Page:
FROM 08/01/2015 TO 08/31/2015
Friends of the Library
09/02/2016 02:04 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
Bank Code
GL Number
Description
471-000.000-001.100
USD
USDA SEWER
590-000.000-001.310
USDA
USDA -WATER
591-000.000-001.210
WATER
314.77
1,030.00
0.00
1,344.77
80,575.25
7,915.12
9,887.10
78,603.27
Sewer Debt Service CIB
53,737.41
0.00
0.00
53,737.41
WWTP Bonds Debt Payment ACCT
53,737.41
0.00
0.00
53,737.41
USDA - SEWER
1,050.00
0.00
0.00
1,050.00
USDA SEWER
1,050.00
0.00
0.00
1,050.00
USDA WATER
1,050.00
0.00
0.00
1,050.00
USDA -WATER
1,050.00
0.00
0.00
1,050.00
Cash in Bank-Water Debt Servic
18,679.97
0.00
0.00
18,679.97
Water Improvment Bonds 2002 PMT ACCT
18,679.97
0.00
0.00
18,679.97
4,295,702.46
1,017,616.92
537,403.98
4,775,915.40
Water Improvment Bonds 2002 PMT ACCT
591-000.000-001.200
Ending
Balance
08/31/2015
Total
Credits
WWTP Bonds Debt Payment ACCT
590-000.000-001.300
Beginning
Balance
08/01/2015
5/5
Total
Debits
Library Main Checking Account
SEWER
Page:
FROM 08/01/2015 TO 08/31/2015
TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
09/02/2016 01:57 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
Page
:
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
PERIOD ENDING 08/31/2016
1/16
2016-17
AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
Fund 101 - General Fund
Revenues
4000
Property Taxes
0
Unclassified
4750
Fines and Forfeitures
4700
Charges for Services
4400
State Shared Revenues
4500
Other State Revenue
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
4850
Rentals
1,094,482.00
36,693.00
300.00
151,500.00
310,500.00
0.00
20,800.00
1,800.00
18,400.00
299,104.85
0.00
0.00
23,334.05
0.00
11,851.07
4,967.08
186.29
0.00
218,506.59
0.00
0.00
19,755.87
53,498.00
0.00
75.00
0.00
0.00
TOTAL Revenues
1,634,475.00
339,443.34
291,835.46
1,295,031.66
20.77
18,660.00
22,675.00
4,000.00
4,600.00
24,605.00
38,000.00
35,225.00
850.00
88,225.00
13,500.00
46,840.00
55,595.00
676,450.00
250,225.00
21,850.00
26,000.00
7,000.00
36,300.00
20,950.00
50,925.00
22,000.00
170,000.00
389.00
2,893.15
934.90
0.00
2,583.69
3,737.50
5,307.60
0.00
6,053.53
3,257.22
5,697.72
6,984.57
71,120.31
8,867.25
867.50
3,490.80
0.00
2,656.36
563.35
9,788.12
100.29
28,492.23
389.00
2,288.15
934.90
0.00
2,583.69
3,737.50
960.05
0.00
3,017.31
3,157.23
4,035.16
4,830.89
70,387.31
4,174.20
488.93
3,490.80
0.00
2,537.62
315.37
6,014.14
55.29
28,492.23
18,271.00
19,781.85
3,065.10
4,600.00
22,021.31
34,262.50
29,917.40
850.00
82,171.47
10,242.78
41,142.28
48,610.43
605,329.69
241,357.75
20,982.50
22,509.20
7,000.00
33,643.64
20,386.65
41,136.88
21,899.71
141,507.77
2.08
12.76
23.37
0.00
10.50
9.84
15.07
0.00
6.86
24.13
12.16
12.56
10.51
3.54
3.97
13.43
0.00
7.32
2.69
19.22
0.46
16.76
TOTAL Expenditures
1,634,475.00
163,785.09
141,889.77
1,470,689.91
10.02
Fund 101 - General Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
1,634,475.00
1,634,475.00
0.00
339,443.34
163,785.09
175,658.25
291,835.46
141,889.77
149,945.69
1,295,031.66
1,470,689.91
(175,658.25)
GL NUMBER
Expenditures
101.000
172.000
191.000
202.000
209.000
210.000
215.000
247.000
250.000
258.000
265.000
276.000
301.000
336.000
371.000
401.000
446.000
448.000
730.000
751.000
851.000
999.000
DESCRIPTION
Legislative-City Council
City Manager
Elections
Accounting & Auditing
City Assessor
City Attorney
City Clerk/Deputy
Board of Review
General Administration
Computer Department
City Buildings & Grounds
Cemetery
Police Department
Fire Department
Code Enforcement
Planning & Zoning
Storm Drains
Street Lighting
Community Promotion
Parks & Rec
Unallocated Employee Benefits
Transfers Out
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
795,377.15
36,693.00
300.00
128,165.95
310,500.00
(11,851.07)
15,832.92
1,613.71
18,400.00
% BDGT
USED
27.33
0.00
0.00
15.40
0.00
100.00
23.88
10.35
0.00
20.77
10.02
100.00
09/02/2016 01:57 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
GL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Page
:
2016-17
AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
2/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 202 - Major Street Fund
Revenues
4500
Other State Revenue
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
8500
Budget Appropriations
210,240.00
1,000.00
250.00
50,000.00
33,386.58
0.00
5.16
0.00
19,454.32
0.00
0.00
0.00
176,853.42
1,000.00
244.84
50,000.00
15.88
0.00
2.06
0.00
TOTAL Revenues
261,490.00
33,391.74
19,454.32
228,098.26
12.77
126,365.00
13,600.00
44,265.00
77,260.00
4,366.18
1,636.20
259.84
15,364.06
2,715.52
1,132.05
164.35
14,911.97
121,998.82
11,963.80
44,005.16
61,895.94
3.46
12.03
0.59
19.89
TOTAL Expenditures
261,490.00
21,626.28
18,923.89
239,863.72
8.27
Fund 202 - Major Street Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
261,490.00
261,490.00
0.00
33,391.74
21,626.28
11,765.46
19,454.32
18,923.89
530.43
228,098.26
239,863.72
(11,765.46)
Expenditures
463.000
474.000
478.000
483.000
Maintenance
Traffic Services
Winter Maintenance
Administration
12.77
8.27
100.00
09/02/2016 01:57 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
GL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Fund 203 - Local Street Fund
Revenues
4500
Other State Revenue
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
8000
Transfers In
Page
:
2016-17
AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
3/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
70,081.00
100.00
75.00
35,000.00
14,619.81
0.00
0.00
0.00
9,724.88
0.00
0.00
0.00
55,461.19
100.00
75.00
35,000.00
20.86
0.00
0.00
0.00
105,256.00
14,619.81
9,724.88
90,636.19
13.89
54,556.00
3,500.00
23,775.00
23,425.00
2,645.09
140.13
173.22
14,531.77
1,655.53
54.77
109.60
14,290.76
51,910.91
3,359.87
23,601.78
8,893.23
4.85
4.00
0.73
62.04
TOTAL Expenditures
105,256.00
17,490.21
16,110.66
87,765.79
16.62
Fund 203 - Local Street Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
105,256.00
105,256.00
0.00
14,619.81
17,490.21
(2,870.40)
9,724.88
16,110.66
(6,385.78)
90,636.19
87,765.79
2,870.40
13.89
16.62
100.00
TOTAL Revenues
Expenditures
463.000
474.000
478.000
483.000
Maintenance
Traffic Services
Winter Maintenance
Administration
09/02/2016 01:57 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
GL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Page
:
2016-17
AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
4/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 226 - Refuse Pickup & Disposal Fund
Revenues
4000
Property Taxes
4800
Interest Earned
27,445.00
50.00
7,540.16
0.00
5,507.50
0.00
19,904.84
50.00
27.47
0.00
TOTAL Revenues
27,495.00
7,540.16
5,507.50
19,954.84
27.42
27,495.00
592.46
328.71
26,902.54
2.15
TOTAL Expenditures
27,495.00
592.46
328.71
26,902.54
2.15
Fund 226 - Refuse Pickup & Disposal Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
27,495.00
27,495.00
0.00
7,540.16
592.46
6,947.70
5,507.50
328.71
5,178.79
Expenditures
528.000
Refuse Collection/Disposal
19,954.84
26,902.54
(6,947.70)
27.42
2.15
100.00
09/02/2016 01:57 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
GL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Page
:
2016-17
AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
5/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 250 - Downtown Development (DDA)
Revenues
8500
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
1,500.00
0.00
TOTAL Revenues
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
1,500.00
0.00
1,500.00
31.58
18.70
1,468.42
2.11
TOTAL Expenditures
1,500.00
31.58
18.70
1,468.42
2.11
Fund 250 - Downtown Development (DDA):
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
31.58
(31.58)
0.00
18.70
(18.70)
1,500.00
1,468.42
31.58
0.00
2.11
100.00
Expenditures
740.000
DDA
09/02/2016 01:57 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
GL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Fund 271 - Library Fund
Revenues
4000
Property Taxes
0
Unclassified
4750
Fines and Forfeitures
4500
Other State Revenue
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
8500
4600
Local Revenue
Page
:
2016-17
AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
6/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
63,151.00
13,669.00
25,300.00
5,000.00
3,200.00
180.00
0.00
68,850.00
7,672.54
0.00
923.14
3,115.84
117.30
1.35
70,000.00
127.00
6,034.29
0.00
549.15
0.00
94.80
0.00
70,000.00
0.00
55,478.46
13,669.00
24,376.86
1,884.16
3,082.70
178.65
(70,000.00)
68,723.00
12.15
0.00
3.65
62.32
3.67
0.75
100.00
0.18
179,350.00
81,957.17
76,678.24
97,392.83
45.70
179,350.00
88,367.96
78,116.38
90,982.04
49.27
TOTAL Expenditures
179,350.00
88,367.96
78,116.38
90,982.04
49.27
Fund 271 - Library Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
179,350.00
179,350.00
0.00
81,957.17
88,367.96
(6,410.79)
76,678.24
78,116.38
(1,438.14)
97,392.83
90,982.04
6,410.79
45.70
49.27
100.00
TOTAL Revenues
Expenditures
958.000
Disbursements
09/02/2016 01:57 PM
User: CARRIE
DB: Cedar Springs
GL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Fund 301 - GO Debt
Revenues
8000
Transfers In
Page
:
2016-17
AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
7/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
263,771.00
56,738.35
56,738.35
207,032.65
21.51
263,771.00
56,738.35
56,738.35
207,032.65
21.51
263,771.00
56,738.35
56,738.35
207,032.65
21.51
TOTAL Expenditures
263,771.00
56,738.35
56,738.35
207,032.65
21.51
Fund 301 - GO Debt:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
263,771.00
263,771.00
0.00
56,738.35
56,738.35
0.00
56,738.35
56,738.35
0.00
207,032.65
207,032.65
0.00
21.51
21.51
0.00
TOTAL Revenues
Expenditures
990.000
GO Bond Debt Expenses
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AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
8/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 471 - New Library Facility Gift Fund
Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
1,200.00
13,636.67
3,170.00
(12,436.67) 1,136.39
TOTAL Revenues
1,200.00
13,636.67
3,170.00
(12,436.67) 1,136.39
1,200.00
70,000.00
70,000.00
(68,800.00) 5,833.33
TOTAL Expenditures
1,200.00
70,000.00
70,000.00
(68,800.00) 5,833.33
Fund 471 - New Library Facility Gift Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00
13,636.67
70,000.00
(56,363.33)
3,170.00
70,000.00
(66,830.00)
(12,436.67) 1,136.39
(68,800.00) 5,833.33
56,363.33
100.00
Expenditures
790.000
Library
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:
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AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
9/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 475 - Sewer Equipment Replacement Fund
Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
TOTAL Revenues
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
TOTAL Expenditures
100.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
Fund 475 - Sewer Equipment Replacement Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00
100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Expenditures
545.000
Sewage Treatment Plant
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AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
10/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 480 - Water System Equipment Replacement Fund
Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
75.00
0.00
0.00
75.00
0.00
TOTAL Revenues
75.00
0.00
0.00
75.00
0.00
75.00
0.00
0.00
75.00
0.00
TOTAL Expenditures
75.00
0.00
0.00
75.00
0.00
Fund 480 - Water System Equipment Replacement Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
75.00
75.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
75.00
75.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Expenditures
445.000
Water Department
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:
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AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
11/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 481 - Water Capital Improvement Fund
Revenues
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
1,000.00
400.00
0.00
7.02
0.00
0.00
1,000.00
392.98
0.00
1.76
TOTAL Revenues
1,400.00
7.02
0.00
1,392.98
0.50
1,400.00
14,352.46
0.00
(12,952.46) 1,025.18
TOTAL Expenditures
1,400.00
14,352.46
0.00
(12,952.46) 1,025.18
Fund 481 - Water Capital Improvement Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
1,400.00
1,400.00
0.00
7.02
14,352.46
(14,345.44)
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,392.98
0.50
(12,952.46) 1,025.18
14,345.44
100.00
Expenditures
445.000
Water Department
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AMENDED BUDGET
YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
12/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 590 - Sewer Fund
Revenues
0
Unclassified
4700
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
0.00
926,375.00
100.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
170,525.52
0.00
64.52
5,000.00
94,789.20
0.00
0.00
(5,000.00)
755,849.48
100.00
935.48
TOTAL Revenues
927,475.00
175,590.04
99,789.20
751,884.96
18.93
95,095.00
832,380.00
13,210.97
112,284.31
9,921.56
93,074.92
81,884.03
720,095.69
13.89
13.49
TOTAL Expenditures
927,475.00
125,495.28
102,996.48
801,979.72
13.53
Fund 590 - Sewer Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
927,475.00
927,475.00
0.00
175,590.04
125,495.28
50,094.76
99,789.20
102,996.48
(3,207.28)
751,884.96
801,979.72
(50,094.76)
18.93
13.53
100.00
Expenditures
540.000
545.000
Collection Systems
Sewage Treatment Plant
100.00
18.41
0.00
6.45
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YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
13/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 591 - Water Fund
Revenues
0
Unclassified
4700
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
8500
0.00
574,349.00
1,000.00
600.00
22,200.00
3,000.00
104,950.76
0.00
12.70
0.00
3,000.00
60,455.96
0.00
0.00
0.00
(3,000.00)
469,398.24
1,000.00
587.30
22,200.00
TOTAL Revenues
598,149.00
107,963.46
63,455.96
490,185.54
18.05
598,149.00
105,092.18
86,595.63
493,056.82
17.57
TOTAL Expenditures
598,149.00
105,092.18
86,595.63
493,056.82
17.57
Fund 591 - Water Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
598,149.00
598,149.00
0.00
107,963.46
105,092.18
2,871.28
63,455.96
86,595.63
(23,139.67)
Expenditures
445.000
Water Department
490,185.54
493,056.82
(2,871.28)
100.00
18.27
0.00
2.12
0.00
18.05
17.57
100.00
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YTD BALANCE
08/31/2016
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
14/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 661 - Motor Vehicle Equip Fund
Revenues
4700
4950
Other Revenues
4800
Interest Earned
135,750.00
8,000.00
300.00
8,260.37
0.00
0.02
8,260.37
0.00
0.00
127,489.63
8,000.00
299.98
6.08
0.00
0.01
TOTAL Revenues
144,050.00
8,260.39
8,260.37
135,789.61
5.73
144,050.00
7,243.74
4,092.57
136,806.26
5.03
TOTAL Expenditures
144,050.00
7,243.74
4,092.57
136,806.26
5.03
Fund 661 - Motor Vehicle Equip Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
144,050.00
144,050.00
0.00
8,260.39
7,243.74
1,016.65
8,260.37
4,092.57
4,167.80
135,789.61
136,806.26
(1,016.65)
Expenditures
447.000
Motor Pool
5.73
5.03
100.00
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ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
08/31/2016
15/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 701 - Trust & Agency Fund
Revenues
4000
Property Taxes
0.00
804.00
0.00
(804.00)
100.00
TOTAL Revenues
0.00
804.00
0.00
(804.00)
100.00
Expenditures
000.000
0.00
(0.07)
0.00
0.07
100.00
TOTAL Expenditures
0.00
(0.07)
0.00
0.07
100.00
Fund 701 - Trust & Agency Fund:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00
0.00
0.00
804.00
(0.07)
804.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
(804.00)
0.07
(804.07)
100.00
100.00
100.00
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MONTH
08/31/2016
16/16
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
% BDGT
USED
Fund 711 - Perpetual Care
Revenues
4700
4800
Interest Earned
3,200.00
225.00
600.00
0.83
0.00
0.00
2,600.00
224.17
18.75
0.37
TOTAL Revenues
3,425.00
600.83
0.00
2,824.17
17.54
3,425.00
0.00
0.00
3,425.00
0.00
TOTAL Expenditures
3,425.00
0.00
0.00
3,425.00
0.00
Fund 711 - Perpetual Care:
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
3,425.00
3,425.00
0.00
600.83
0.00
600.83
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,824.17
3,425.00
(600.83)
17.54
0.00
100.00
TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS
4,149,211.00
4,149,211.00
0.00
840,552.98
670,815.52
169,737.46
634,614.28
575,811.14
58,803.14
3,308,658.02
3,478,395.48
(169,737.46)
16.17
16.17
100.00
Expenditures
276.000
Cemetery
USDA Water
Cedar Springs Cash
Loan Amount
50000
931000
981000
cs cash
draw 1
draw 2
draw 3
draw 4
draw 5
draw 6
draw 7
draw 8
draw 9
draw 10
draw 11
draw 12
67753.18
0.00
247880.64
173331.11
212073.70
28818.25
71603.82
1605.01
3453.30
0.00
767.50
0.00
2378.66
50000
1000
265000
173000
213000
28000
72000
1000
4000
0
1000
0
3000
Total
809665.17
811000
Balance
170000
FTCH
FTCH
FTCH
Dickinson Land
Admin
Deans
basic eng
inspection
add eng Sluggett Wright
Easements Costs
Grandtech
725095.4
71400
33950
388000
2250
15000
2950
5000
0
49635.04
13244.19
4285.5
588.45
67753.18
0
234007.9
5312.58
6112.76 2447.36
247880.6
161324.2
2281.31
5771.21 3955.44
173332.1
199777.4
3361.8
5128.96 3805.58
212073.7
2166.91
5547.86 6103.48
15000
28818.25
68430.88
2350.01
254.1
568.83
71603.82
290
1315.01
1605.01
1728
1725.3
3453.3
0
250
517.5
767.5
0
2378.66
2378.66
665919
67375.65
25855.2 30124.88
4285.5
15000
59176.44
4024.35
8094.8 357875.1
-2035.5
0
0
588.45
517.5
2950 4411.55
-517.5
USDA Sewer
Cedar Springs Cash
Loan Amount
cs cash
draw 1
draw 2
draw 3
draw 4
draw 5
draw 6
draw 7
draw 8
draw 9
draw 10
draw 11
draw 12
150000
2152000
2302000
116121.36
0.00
372774.73
351055.56
657405.14
33340.77
447730.57
3197.00
5591.85
41461.25
21195.35
120035.74
4823.05
116121
1000
339000
351000
658000
33000
448000
3000
6000
41000
22000
121000
5000
2174732.37
2144121
FTCH
FTCH
FTCH
Dickinson Land
Admin System
Deans
basic eng
inspection
add eng Sluggett Wright
Easements Costs
Spec
1854925
136100
53350
53650
5250
17000
2000
5000
96783.58
16182.78
3155
343225.2
332853.8
628345.3
442415.5
9268.383
4248.6
5402.4
4052.61
3609.01
929
3034
157879
Grandtech
17000
9308
10770 21383.25
670
9308
10770 21383.25
-670
-9308
-10770 -21383.25
20025.35
119855.7
670
0 139881.1
4823.05
103262.5
Balance
Evoqua
1682
500
180
1751663 128007.583
Total
12363.86 6235.33
10536.76
3416.4
10161.78 13495.62
9196.52 3091.64
568.44 1137.65
2268
2557.85
Rockford Control
Electric
Solutions
8092.417
47653.21 43559.42
4837
17000
0
5696.79 10090.58
413
0
2000
5000
-139881
Code Enforcement Monthly Summary
Patrick J Harig
Month: August 2016
Complaints Received
Cases Initiated
Cases Pending
Cases Resolved (All)
Complaints Investigated No
Violation
18
16
0
Self – Initiated Complaints
Cases Pending
Cases Resolved (All)
Sign Violations Addressed
Open Cases (Previous Months)
4652 Beckett Blvd
Animal complaint chickens
Closed Cases (Previous Months)
226 Cedar St NE
242 Eash
251 E Beech
242 W Muskegon
311 Pine
40 Pine
419 Sixth
182 E Ash
247 Oak
380 Tall Grass
344 Prairrie Run
11 S Park
193 S Park
13360 Darcey Circle
13345 Darcey Circle
93 E Cherry
Rubbish/Prop Maint
High Grass
High Grass
High Grass
High Grass/Trash/Rubbish
Mattress and boxspring
Couch in back yard by shrubs
High Grass
High Grass
RV Plugged in
RV Plugged in
Mattress by road
IMS fail inspection
High Grass
Couch by road
Brush pile/Illegal dumping
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Lumber/rubbish
Rubbish
Chair by rd
Dishwasher out/garage open
Grass/Rubbish
High Grass
Card bd boxes/crates
High Grass
couches by rd
chair by rd
High grass/lumber
3 mattress by house
Street lights out
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complaint Summary:
57 S Park
68/70 Second
74 S Park
144 E Ash
311 Pine
280 Ann
13345 Darcey Circle
88 Fifth
81 Church
410 Sixth
4630 Terry ter
13385 Jeanette way
CSME
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
Complied
16
5
18 N Grant
185 Robinson
44 N Main
344 Pear
255 Third
Couch by rd
High Grass
High grass
Trash
High Grass

09-08-16 - Cedar Springs, Michigan

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