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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1998.12.10 - 25299REPORT (Misc. #98276) December 10, 1998 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE - SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIR IN RE: MR #98276 - AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 25 OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee hereby reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted and that the proposed language be inserted in Section 25 of the General Appropriations Act as shown below: 25. A member of the Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, any elected officer, the Fiscal Officer, any other administrative officer or employee of Oakland County shall not: (1) create a debt, incur a financial obligation on behalf of the County against an appropriation account in excess of the amount authorized, (2) apply or divert money of the County for purposes inconsistent with those specified in this general appropriations measure as approved and amended by the Board of Commissioners, nor (3) forgive a debt or write off an account receivable without appropriate authorization of the Board of Commissioners, as described in Miscellaneous Resolution #93-135. Specifically, application of the foregoing Bad Debt Write Off Policy shall be invoked for all amounts in excess of $1,000; transactions of a lesser amount shall be considered within the administrative authority of the Fiscal Officer. Furthermore, the Fiscal Services Division must submit to the Board of Commissioners, as part of the quarterly financial report, a listing of all bad debt write offs occurring during the preceding three months. In addition, transactions relating to Inmate Prisoner Billings which are billed in excess of ability to pay, as determined by the Reimbursement Division, are hereby authorized to be adjusted in accordance with Public Act 212 of 1994 with the resultant amount of the write-off subsequently repotted to the Board of Commissioners as part of the Quarterly Financial Report. Also, within the administrative authority of the Fiscal Officer and with the general approval of the Court, Circuit Court and Probate Court financial orders for $2,500 or less may be reduced and amended by the Reimbursement Division based on an individual's ability to pay. Waiver of fees in excess of $2,500 shall require the approval of the Court;; 4) APPLY ANY MONIES FOR PAYMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO A FIRM WHICH PROMOTES GAMBLING IN OAKLAND COUNTYr; 5) Except as otherwise stated in the General Appropriations Act, funds shall not be expended without specific appropriation or other appropriate action by the Board of Commissioners from reserved, designated or undesignated fund equity; from balance sheet accounts for the purchase of fixed assets not cited in paragraph 26 of the General Appropriations Act, non-routine prepaid items or non-routine obligations related to a specific appropriation; or from funds not budgeted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing Report. Fl CE COMMITTEE de, FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Amos, Kaczmar, Coleman and Taub voting no. REPORT (Misc. #98276) November 19, 1998 BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, NANCY DINGELDEY, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: MR #98276 - AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 25 OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee reports that the above-titled resolution was improperly referred to this committee and recommends that it be referred to the Finance Committee in accordance with Board Rules. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GO/ERNMENT COMMITTEE 641661 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98276 BY: Commissioners Charles Palmer; District # 16; Jeff Kigzett; District # 7; Dan Devine, Jr; District #14 IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 25 OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen: WHEREAS section 25 of the General Appropriations Act establishes certain policies for the appropriation of County monies; and WHEREAS County funds should not be expended to benefit vendors who promote activities which would diminish the quality of life for Oakland County residents; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in Miscellaneous Resolution #97141 opposed casino gaming in Auburn Hills; WHEREAS there are several casinos being developed or already existing, within 50 miles of Oakland County; and WHEREAS Oakland County has a prosperous economy and low unemployment and does not need to compete with gaming projects occurring in neighboring Counties; WHEREAS several lobbying firms represent Oakland Counties interest in state and federal matters; and WHEREAS these lobbying firms represent the interest of several other clients; and WHEREAS these lobbying firms should not promote gaming in Oakland County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 25 of the General Appropriations Act be amended to add the following statement as items (4): "(4) apply any monies for payment of professional services to a firm which promotes gambling in Oakland County." Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. / _46(_ / i , / 7,7 / / dL (6)- 7 det-vv1--- •••• • Resolution #98276 October 29, 1998 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Resolution #98276 November 19, 1998 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Resolution *98376 December 10, 1998 Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the General Government and Finance Committee Reports be accepted. A sufficient majcrity having voted therefor, the reports were accepted. Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report. AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, McCulloch, Obrecht, Palmer, Amos. (12) NAYS: Dingeldey, Holbert, Jacobs, Kaczmar, Law, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Taub, Wolf, Coleman. (11) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed. Discussion followed. Commissioner Kingzett requested clarification on the outcome of the vote on the motion to amend. Corporation Counsel Gerald Poisson stated that MCL 46.3 states that a majority of members present is required on a vote unless it is the final vote; in that case, a majority of the members elected is required. Based on Corporation Counsel's opinion, the Chairperson corrected his decision to show the amendment carried. Discussion followed. Vote on resolution: AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Hoffman, Huntocn, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Obrecht, Palmer. (9) NAYS: Gregory, Holbert, Jacobs, Kaczmar, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey. (14) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution failed.