HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2011.08.31 - 18685MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11181 August 18, 2011
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION — DIGITAL
UPGRADE OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division (OCHD)
currently uses analog x-ray technology for tuberculosis x-rays in its Pontiac location; and
WHEREAS the use of this analog equipment involves the development of x-ray films using chemical
developers and fixers as well as developing machines, which require ongoing maintenance; and
WHEREAS OCHD has had difficulty securing contractors to read physical x-rays; and
WHEREAS digital x-ray technology does not utilize chemicals or developing machines to produce an x-
ray, reduces radiation exposure to the patient, eliminates the need for x-ray storage, and provides
immediate and remote access to the x-rays by caregivers; and
WHEREAS OCHD has estimated that conversion to digital technology will result in a savings of over
$5,500 per year in x-ray reading costs and over $3,800 per year in maintenance and repair costs;
WHEREAS OCHD has solicited bids for the conversion of the analog x-ray processors to digital
technology; and:
WHEREAS the cost of these enhancements is estimated not to exceed $40,000 in FY 2011 for purchase
and installation and $500 per year for maintenance and uploading expenses; and
WHEREAS full funding for these enhancements is available as a result of General Fund savings realized
from reimbursement agreements within the Health Division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
implementation of the proposed upgrades to the OCHD X-Ray equipment as outlined in this resolution at
a cost not to exceed $40,000 in FY 2011 and $500 in FY 2012 and beyond.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, i move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford and Hatchett absent.
Resolution #11181 August 18, 2011
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections,
August 31, 2011
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11181)
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOM MIDDLETON, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION — DIGITAL UPGRADE OF
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF rommissinNFRs
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Health Division is currently using analog x-ray technology for tuberculosis
x-rays in its Pontiac location. A change from analog to digital x-ray technology will allow reduced
radiation exposure to patients, the need for x-ray storage to be eliminated, and provide
immediate and remote access to the x-rays by caregivers.
2. Estimated costs, which include purchase and installation, are not to exceed $40,000 in FY 2011.
3. Favorability of $40,000 in Salaries and Fringe Benefits for the General Health Promotion
program may be re-appropriated in FY 2011 to cover initial purchase and installation
costs.
4. Subsequent annual expenses on the equipment, consisting of maintenance and uploading, are
estimated at 3500. These subsequent expenses are included in the Fiscal Year 2012 — Fiscal
Year 2014 Oakland County Recommended Budget.
5. The FY 2011 budget is amended as specified below:
FY 2011
HEALTH FUND (#20221)
Expense
1060236-133390-702010
1060213-133130-750154
Salaries Regular
Expendable Equipment
Total Expenditures
($40,000)
$40,000
-0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
yr
Finance Committee Vote:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote
Resolution #11181 August 31, 2011
Moved by Dwyer supported by Covey the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingen, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson,
Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub,
VVeipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
[ ;7.71dY APPROVE ,THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
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STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Bill Bullard Jr., Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on August 31,
2011, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 31 st day of August, 2011.
Bill Bullard Jr., Oakland County