HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2012.08.23 - 20517MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 12211 August 23, 2012
BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, DAVID W. POTTS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS —2012 MiTradeSchool.org
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MDEC) has awarded the
Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs grant funding in the amount of
$60,000 for the period of August 1,2012 through December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS $50,000 of grant funding is to support the development of a database and
web portal that lists trade schools, apprenticeships, and other trade related training programs for
residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS the remaining $10,000 is for implementation costs of a regional Salesforce
system; and
WHEREAS no new positions are requested; and
WHEREAS this agreement has been reviewed and approved through the County
Executive's Grant Acceptance Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts grant funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in
the amount of $60,000 for the period of August 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within
fifteen percent (15%) of the original award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
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PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
RA NT REVIEW SIGN OFF - Economic Development &
Community Affairs
GRANT NAME: 2012 MiTradeSehool.org Grant
FUNDING AGENCY: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON: Irene Spanos 248-858-9099
STATUS: Grant Acceptance
DATE: July 20,2012
Pursuant to Misc. Resolution #01320, please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed
internal grant review. Below are the returned comments.
The captioned grant materials and grant acceptance package (which should include the Board of
Commissioners' Liaison Committee Resolution, the grant agreement/contract, Finance Committee Fiscal
Note, and this Sign Off email containing grant review comments) may be requested to be placed on the
appropriate Board of Commissioners' committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board resolution.
DEPARTMENT REVIEW
Department of Management and Budget:
Approved. — Laurie Van Pelt (7/19/2012)
Department of Human Resources:
Approved. — Karen Jones (7/18/2012)
Risk Management and Safety:
Approved by Risk Management. — Andrea Plotkowski (7/19//2012)
Corporation Counsel:
There are no outstanding legal issues with the above grant Agreement with the MEDC. — JoeDen Shortley
(7/18/2012)
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MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
GRANT WITH
OAKLAND COUNTY
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (the "MEDC'') enters into a binding
agreement (the "Agreement") with Oakland County (the "Grantee"). As used in this
Agreement, the MEDC and Grantee are sometimes individually referred to as a "Party'
and collectively as "Parties."
Grantee: Oakland County
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Department 412
Waterford, Michigan 48328
NATURE OF SERVICES. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding
to the Grantee to support the development of a database and web portal that lists
trade schools, apprenticeships, and other trade related training programs offered
by educational institutions and other organizations. This economic development
initiative will provide information on such offerings, via the web, to businesses
and residents in Oakland County and the Counties of Genesee, Lapeer,
Livingston, Macomb, and St. Clair (the "Grant Activities").
II. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE.
Starting Date: August 1,2012 Ending Date: December 31, 2012
III. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. The following documents are
incorporated by reference as binding obligations of the Agreement.
Exhibit A: Grantee's Budget
Exhibit B: Grantee's Duties/Statement of Work
IV. PAYMENT SCHEDULE INFORMATION.
A. The MEDC agrees to pay the Grantee a sum not to exceed $60,000 (the
"Grant"). An initial payment of $17,000 shall be made to the Grantee within
30 days of the execution of this Agreement by both parties.
B. Payment of the balance under this Agreement shall be made by the MEDC
to Grantee in two equal installments of $21,500. One installment occurring
on or about September 30, 2012 upon receipt and approval by the Grant
Administrator of an interim report, and the second upon completion of the
project and receipt and approval by the Grant Administrator of the final
report that demonstrates satisfactory achievement of all the duties outlined
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EXHIBIT A
GRANTEE'S BUDGET
Item Amount
MiTradeSchool.org $50,000
Salesforce implementation $10,000
TOTAL $60,000
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in Exhibit B. The Grantee agrees that all funds shown in the Budget
(Exhibit A) are to be spent as specified.
V. MEDC GRANT ADMINISTRATOR. The Grantee must communicate with the
MEDC representative named below or his or her designee regarding this
Agreement (the "Grant Administrator").
Penny Launstein
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
300 North Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan 48913
(517) 335-3145
VI. GRANTEE DUTIES.
A. The Grantee agrees to undertake, perform, and complete the activities fully
described in Exhibit B.
B. Grantee shall provide an interim report by September 30, 2012, and a final
report within 30 days of the Ending Date. These reports shall include: a
detailed description of the activities and costs associated with the
development of web-based MiTrade School, and a summary of agencies
integrated into the regional Salesforce System.
VII. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES.
A. Neither Grantee nor any of its employees or agents is or shall become an
employee of the MEDC due to this Agreement.
B. Grantee will provide the services and achieve the results specified in this
Agreement free from the direction or control of the MEDC as to means and
methods of performance.
C. The MEDC is not responsible for any insurance or other fringe benefits,
including, but not limited to, Social Security, Worker's Compensation,
income tax withholdings, retirement or leave benefits, for Grantee or its
employees. Grantee assumes full responsibility for the provision of all such
insurance coverage and fringe benefits for its employees.
VIII. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier of the
following:
A. The Ending Date.
B. Termination by the MEDC, by giving Thirty calendar days prior written
notice to the Grantee. In the event that the Legislature of the State of
Michigan (the "State"), the State Government, or any State official,
commission, authority, body, or employee or the federal government (a)
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takes any legislative or administrative action which fails to provide,
terminates or reduces the funding necessary for this Agreement, or (b)
takes any legislative or administrative action, which is unrelated to the
source of funding for the Grant, but which affects the MEDC's ability to fund
and administer this Agreement and other MEDC programs, provided,
however, that in the event such action results in an immediate absence or
termination of funding, cancellation may be made effective immediately
upon delivery of notice to the Grantee.
C. Termination by the MEDC pursuant to Section XII of this Agreement,
IX. TOTAL AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the exhibits incorporated
herein, is the entire agreement between the Parties. This Agreement may not be
changed except by the written mutual agreement of the Parties.
X. ASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER/SUBCONTRACTING. Except as contemplated by
this Agreement, the Grantee shall not assign, transfer, convey, subcontract, or
otherwise dispose of any duties or rights under this Agreement without the prior
specific written consent of the MEDC.
Xl. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events or
conditions shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement, unless a
written waiver of the Event of Default is signed by the MEDC: (a) any
representation, covenant, certification or warranty made by the Grantee shall
prove incorrect at the time that such representation, covenant, certification or
warranty was made in any material respect; (b) the Grantee's failure to comply
with any obligations or duties, including reporting requirements, contained herein;
or (c) Grantee's use of the Grant funds for any purpose not contemplated under this
Agreement. Upon the occurrence of any one or more of the Events of Default, the
MEDC may terminate this Agreement immediately upon notice to the Grantee. The
termination of this Agreement is not intended to be the sole and exclusive remedy
in case any Event of Default shall occur and each remedy shall be cumulative and
in addition to every other provision or remedy given herein or now or hereafter
existing at law or equity.
XII. NOTICES. Any notice or other communication under this Agreement shall be in
writing and e-mailed, or faxed, or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or
sent by express, overnight courier to the respective Party at the address listed in
this Agreement or such other last known addresses or e-mail accounts, and shall
be deemed delivered one business day after the delivery or mailing date.
XIII. COUNTERPARTS AND COPIES. This Agreement may be signed in
counterparts and delivered by facsimile or by pdf, and in any such
circumstances, shall be considered one document and an original for all
purposes.
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XIV. SURVIVAL. The terms and conditions of sections VII. IX, XI, XIII, and XV shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
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The signatories below warrant that they are empowered to enter into this Agreement.
GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE: Oakland County
Dated:
Michael J. Gingell
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chair
MEDC ACCEPTANCE: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Dated:
Jennifer Nelson
Chief of Staff and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT B
Duties/Statement of Work
Region 10/Oakland County
MiTradeSchool.org
This contract will provide 560,000 to Oakland County for MiTradeSchool.org and Salesforce
implementation.
MiTradeSchool.org
This contract will provide $50,000 to support the development of web-based MiTrade School, which will
be a virtual trade school providing an interface to programs currently offered through Michigan's
educational institutions. This interface will serve high school students who are not planning to pursue a
college education and the structurally unemployed adult. Being web-based, the interface can be
accessed from any location with the internet. This initiative will be launched through the Economic
Growth Alliance (EGA) in Michigan, which covers Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland and St.
Clair Counties. The objectives of the project include:
• To develop a catalog of trade school programs available in the Economic Growth Alliance
communities.
• To provide a resource for high school students to find alternative postsecondary education
opportunities.
• To decrease unemployment in Oakland County through increases access to education
opportunities for structurally unemployed individuals.
• To increase business development in Oakland County by expanding the availability of skilled
trade workers.
Under this contract, Oakland County agrees to the following deliverables:
• Completion of a detailed project plan
• Completion of the MiTradeSchool.org website
• implementation of a user acceptance test plan
• Development of website administration documentation
• Completion of an implementation plan
Salesforce Implementation
In addition, Region 10/Oakland County is integrating a multi-agency Salesforce system. The MEDC will
reimburse the Oakland County for up to $10,000 in implementation costs. Eligible costs include
consuiting fees, staff time, and travel directly related to the implementation of a regional Salesforce
system.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12211) August 23, 2012
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOM MIDDLETON, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS —2012
MiTradeSchool.org GRANT ACCEPTANCE
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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 resolution accepts the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
(MDEC) grant funding to Department of Economic Development & Community
Affairs in the amount of $60,000 for the period of August 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012.
2. The grant award includes $50,000 for the development of a database and web
portal that lists trade schools, apprenticeships, and other trade related training
programs for residents and businesses.
3. The award also includes $10,000 for implementation costs of a regional
Salesforce system.
4. No grant match is required.
5. No new staff positions will be required to implement or administer this grant.
6. A FY 2012 Budget Amendment is recommended as follows:
Michigan Economic Development Fund #29245
Revenue
1090101-171000-615571 EconDevAd - Grants - State $60,000
Total Grant Revenue $60,000
Expenditure
1090101-171000-731458 EconDevAd- Prof Svcs $50,000
1090101-171000-731780 EconDevAd- Soft Maint 10,000
Total Grant Expenditure $60,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution #12211 August 23, 2012
Moved by Dwyer supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long,
Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Bosnic, Covey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
4 HEREBY APPROVE THIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCI. 45,559A (7)
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 23,
2012, 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 23 rd day of August, 2012.
094,
Bill Bullard Jr., Oakland County