HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2016.03.18 - 22477MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1fl5052
BY: Commissioners Michael J. Gingell, District #1, Shelley G. Taub, District #12, Jeff 'Mat's,
District #15
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2015 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND 2015
COUNTY GENERAL PROPERTY TAX RATES MILLAGE REDUCTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 139 of 1973, the Unified Form
of County Government Act, and Public Act 621 of 1978 (as amended by P.A. 493 of 2000), the
Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act for Local Government, it is the responsibility of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners to establish and adopt the annual County Budget and
work program; and
WHEREAS on September 18, 2014 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted
Miscellaneous Resolution #14224 Fiscal Year 2015 General Appropriations Act and 2015 County
General Property Tax Rates; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #14224 authorized and directed each Supervisor of
the various townships and Assessing Officers of the cities of Oakland County to spread 4.1900
mills on the respective tax rolls to be applied to the 2015 Taxable Value of all property located
within their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS through the County of Oakland's efforts as a leader in thoughtful long-term
financial planning, effective and efficient delivery of services, cooperation by all county elected
officials, and dedication and sacrifices of county employees, the County Executive is
recommending to reduce the county's tax rate by .10 mills from 4.1900 mills to 4.0900 mills for
the July 2015 tax levy; and
WHEREAS the County Executive is further considering an additional millage reduction of
.05 mills for the July 2016 tax levy; and
WHEREAS it is projected that each .01 mill rollback is equivalent to a $500,000 tax
reduction; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that these millage reductions will result in $75 million in
savings by the taxpayers over the next ten (10) years; and
WHEREAS even after applying these millage rollbacks, Oakland County's budget is
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projected to be balanced through Fiscal Year 2020; and
WHEREAS the necessary budget adjustments to reflect the millage reductions will be
determined once the 2015 Equalization Report is completed and will be submitted no later than
the Fiscal Year 2015 Third Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments resolution.
WHEREAS the County Executive's recommended millage rate reduction will also be
reflected in the FY 2016 — FY 2018 Triennial Budget Recommendation that will be submitted to
the Board of Commissioners on July 1, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a
reduction of the 2015 County General Property Tax Levy by .10 mills from 4.1900 mills to
4.0900 mills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each Supervisor of the various townships and Assessing
Officers of the several cities of Oakland County are authorized and directed to spread on their
respective township of city tax rolls for the year 2015 a County General Property Tax Levy of
4.0900 mills to be applied to the 2015 Taxable Value of all property located within their
respective jurisdictions.
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Resolution #15052 February 18, 2015
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #15052) March 18, 2015
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2015 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND 2015
COUNTY GENERAL PROPERTY TAX RATES — MILLAGE REDUCTION
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 County Executive is recommending a reduction to the county's tax rate by .10 mills from
4.1900 mills to 4.0900 mills for the July 2015 tax levy and is considering an additional reduction of
.05 mills for the July 2016 tax levy.
2. It is projected that each .01 mill rollback is equivalent to a $500,000 tax reduction.
3. It is estimated that the millage reductions will result in $75 million in taxpayer savings over ten
(10) years.
4. Budget amendments to reflect the millage reductions will be determined once the 2015
Equalization report is completed and will be submitted no later than the Fiscal Year 2015 Third
Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments resolution.
5. The reduced millage rate will also be reflected in the County Executive's Recommended Budget
to be submitted to the Board of Commissioners on July 1, 2015.
6. A budget amendment is not required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Woodward, Zack and Quarles voting no.
Resolution #15052 March 18, 2015
Moved by Middleton supported by Spisz the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Gershenson the resolution be amended as follows:
p NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, <upon passage of Proposal 15-1 at the May 5th
2015 Special Election, >the Board of Commissioners authorizes a reduction of the 2015 County
General Property Tax Levy by .10 mills from 4.1900 mills to 4.0900 mills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, <upon passage of Proposal 15-1 at the May 5 th, 2015
Special Election,>each Supervisor of the various townships and Assessing Officers of the
several cities of Oakland County are authorized and directed to spread on their respective
township of city tax rolls for the year 2015 a County General Property Tax Levy of 4.0900 mills to
be applied to the 2015 Taxable Value of all property located within their respective jurisdiction.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Gershenson, Jackson, McGillivray, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Dwyer. (8)
NAYS: Fleming, Gingell, Gosselin, KowaII, Long, Matis, Middleton, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Crawford. (12)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the amendment failed
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Board to offer a second amendment.
As a point of order, Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board and stated that the second
amendment offered by Commissioner Woodward was not germane.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Board to overrule Chairperson Michael Gingell.
Vote on Overrule:
AYES: Gershenson, Jackson, McGillivray, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Bowman. (7)
NAYS: Gingell, Gosselin, KowaII, Long, Matis, Middleton, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Crawford,
Dwyer, Fleming. (13)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the request by Commissioner Woodward to overrule
Chairperson Michael Gingell failed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Zack the resolution be amended as follows:
Insert:
WHEREAS more than 25% of Oakland County roads are in "poor" condition according to a
2012 SEMCOG report; and
WHEREAS according to the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC), "Decades of
underfunding have resulted in pavement cracking, rutting and potholes — all of which
negatively impact commuters and commercial transportation in the county"; and
WHEREAS every dollar spent on preventive pavement maintenance saves $3 to $4 in
future road repairs according to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation estimates the average Michigan
driver pays an extra $120 a year for road-caused damage, often from potholes; and
WHEREAS the opportunity exists to double the $6 million the Road Commission for
Oakland County has budgeted on pothole repairs in 2015; and
WHEREAS Oakland bounty's excellent credit rating provides an opportunity to access low
interest financing to invest in badly needed road repairs now; and
WHEREAS Oakland County budgeted over $2 million for investment in road improvements
in FY 2014 and has a long history of providing financial assistance for road projects; and
WHEREAS state, federal and local matching funds could multiply the county investment in
road repairs; and
WHEREAS Public Act 14 of 2012 authorizes a county board of commissioners to exercise
an expanded role in local transportation administration; and
WHEREAS Public Act 139 of 1973 places the authority with the Board of Commissioners to
"Make appropriations, levy taxes, and incur indebtedness in the manner authorized by law
for the carrying out of functions, powers, and duties granted or imposed upon the county
or upon an office or department of the county as provided by law"; and
WHEREAS waiting for the funding increases from the federal and state governments for
road repair has produced poor results.
WHEREAS the poor condition of Oakland County roads is a detriment to economic
development and reduces the quality of life for residents; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby assigns the revenues of .10 of the County General Property Tax Levy to road repair
and improvement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a
reduction of the 2015 County General Property Tax Levy by .01 mills from 4.1900 mills to
4.1800 mills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each Supervisor of the various townships and Assessing
Officers of the several cities of Oakland County are authorized and directed to spread on
their respective township of city tax rolls for the year 2015 a County General Property Tax
Levy of 4.1800 mills to be applied to the 2015 Taxable Value of all property located within
their respective jurisdictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2015 General Appropriation Act be amended to reflect
that the revenues generated from .09 mills of the 2015 County General Property Tax Levy
be held in a restricted fund to be utilized for the Road Commission for Oakland County
and local governments to receive matching funds to repair badly deteriorated roads and
potholes.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Jackson, McGillivray, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Dwyer, Gershenson. (8)
NAYS: Gingen, Gosselin, Hoffman, KowaII, Long, Matis, Middleton, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Crawford, Fleming. (13)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as is:
AYES: Gosselin, Hoffman, KowaII, Long, Matis, Middleton, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Crawford, Fleming, Gingell. (13)
NAYS: Jackson, McGillivray, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Dwyer, Gershenson. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as is, was adopted.
Y APPROVE THE FOREGOINGRSIIITION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, 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 March 18,
2015, 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 18 th day of March 2015.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County