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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07164 July 19, 2007 BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS — COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION —2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2006-2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized submittal of the Oakland County 2007 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS the 2007 Annual Action Plan contains a consolidated Federal grant application for activities designed to accomplish the goals and objectives for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program; and WHEREAS HUD, by letter dated May 31, 2007, transmitted to the Community & Home Improvement Division a Program Year 2007 consolidated allocation of $5,664,470 including $3,892,687 for CDBG, $1,567,651 for HOME, $35,414 for the HOME Program American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) and $168,718 for rsO, for the period of May 1,2007 through April 30, 2008; and WHEREAS this is the thirty-third year of grant funding and acceptance for these programs; and WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2007-2008 CDBG Program will be $5,717,147.90 including $3,892,687 grant allocation, $1,500,000 in estimated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds and $324,460.90 in Community Program Income; and WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2007-2008 HOME Program will be $2,635,787 including $1,567,651 HOME grant allocation, $352,722 grant match, $35,414 ADDI grant allocation and $680,000 in estimated HOME Program Income; and WHEREAS funding for the HOME program match is appropriated in the Oakland County 2007 Adopted Budget; and WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2007-2008 ESG Program will be the grant allocation of $168,718; and WHEREAS the CDBG and ESG grants are 100 percent federally funded, and no County funds are required; and WHEREAS fund schedules and program descriptions for the 2007-2008 CDBG, HOME and ESG programs appear in attachments A, B, C, D and E; and WHEREAS the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant agreements have been reviewed by County Executive Departments through the County grant process (MR. #01320); and WHEREAS acceptance of these grants does not obligate Oakland County to any future commitment; and WHEREAS program budget amendments for 2007 CDBG Home Improvement Program Revolving Loan Fund and HOME Program Income actual amounts will be requested by resolution in 2008 after compilation of additional information and fiscal year closing; and WHEREAS the 2006 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance for CDBG, HOME and ESG (MR. #06120) estimated Home Improvement Program Revolving Loan Fund revenue of $1,500,000 and Home Investment Partnership Act Program Income revenue of $800,000; and WHEREAS the Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund generated $1,353,573.71, and the Home Investment Partnership Act Program Income generated $710,128.79 in Program Year 2006. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts consolidated CDBG, HOME and ESG grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $5,664,470, $1,500,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan Funds, $324,460.90 in Community Program Income, $680,000 in estimated HOME Program Income and HOME County match of $352,722 for a consolidated 2007 program year grant package totaling $8,521,652.90. PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Douglas absent. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2006 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance be amended to reflect CDBG Home Improvement Revolving Loan Funds totaling $1,353,573.71 and Home Investment Partnership Act Program Income totaling $710,128.79 in the program year period of May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the Emergency Shelter Grant subject to the clarifications provided by HUD in the letter from Jeannette Harris, Director, Community Planning and Development, Detroit Field Office, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development dated March 20, 2007 that Oakland County's obligations under the grant for discharge policies and participation in the HMIS System is to make these requirements for ESG funded entities. The letter from Ms. Harris is attached and incorporated into this Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the level of Federal funding available for these programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes both the Board of Commissioners Chairperson and the County Executive to execute the grant agreements and to approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistent with the agreement as originally approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNINCXAND BUILDING COMMITTE Copy of attachments A, B, C, D and E on file in County Clerk's office. A GRANT REVIEW SIGN OFF —community & Home Improvement Division GRANT NAME: 2007 - Consolidated Grant Acceptance for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). FUNDING AGENCY: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON: Karry L. Rieth, Manager /8-5403 STATUS: Grant Acceptance DATE: June 25, 2007 Pursuant to Misc. Resolution 401320, 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 Sip. 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 (06/15/2007) Department of Human Resources: Approved by HR. — Jennifer Mason (06/18/2007) Risk Management and Safety: Approved By Risk Management - Andrea Plotkowski (06/22/2007) Corporation Counsel: There are no outstanding legal issues concerning this grant — Joellen Shortley (06/22/2007) Page 1 of 2 Diane Creguer From: Andrea Plotkowski [plotkowskia@oakgov.com] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 8:42 AM To: Diane Creguer' Cc: Sandy Johnson; Secontine, Julie Subject: RE: GRANT REVIEW - PY2007 Annual Action Plan - Ec.on Dev Comm. and Home Imp Div, Comm. Dev Block Grant, Home Invest Partner Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, Acceptance-Resolution Required, Continuation, RM07-0189 Approved by Risk Management ----Original Message From: Diane Creguer [mailto:creguerd@oakgov.corn] Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 2:47 PM To: 'VanPelt, Laurie'; Davis, Patricia'; 'Mason, Jennifer; 'Secontine, Julie'; Shortley, Joellen 4:,'Karry Rieth'; Wayne Keller; 'Gala Pile; 'Gordon Lambert; 'Carla Spradlint; 'Kristen Hoffman'; 'Lon Shook'; 'Mike Pucher'; 'therri janeczek' Subject: GRANT REVIEW - PY2007 Annual Action Plan - Community and Home Improvement Division GRANT REVIEW FORM TO: REVIEW DEPARTMENTS — Laurie Van Pelt — Jennifer Mason — Julie Secontine — Pat Davis RE: GRANT CONTRACT REVIEW RESPONSE — Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs — Community & Home Improvement Division 2007 - Consolidated Grant Acceptance for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Attached to this email please find the grant document(s) to be reviewed. Please provide your review stating your APPROVAL, APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATION, or DISAPPROVAL, with supporting comments, via reply (to all) of this email. Time Frame for Returned Comments: June 25, 2007 GRANT INFORMATION Date: June 15, 2007 Operating Department: Economic Development & Community Affairs, Community & Home Improvement Division Department Contact: Karry L. Rieth, Manager Contact Phone: (248) 858-5403 Document Identification Number: REVIEW STATUS: Acceptance — Resolution Required and Attached Funding Period: May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008 New Facility / Additional Office Space Needs: None IT Resources (New Computer Hardware / Software Needs or Purchases): None M/WBE Requirements: Yes — Compliance with OMB Circular A-102 Funding Continuation/New: New Annual Entitlement Grants for Fiscal Year 2007 Application Total Project Amount: $8,557,261.40 Prior Year Total Funding: $8,376,809.41 New Grant Funded Positions Request: None Changes to Current Positions: Continuing Existing Positions 2 Corn & Home Improvement Asst. - 5413/6098 1 Accountant III - Dept 12622 Pos 1702 6/25/2007 Page 2 of 2 ,.; 3 Corn & Home Improvement Coord - 1279/3231/3430 2 Corn & Home Improvement Tech - 3230/1768 1 Sr Corn & Home Improvement Tech - 3354 1 Coin & Home Improvement Spec - 3567 3 Corn & Home Imp Field Tech - 0730/1457/9578 1 Student - 05341 Grantor Funds: $5,664,470 CDBG Community Program Income: $324,460.90 CDBG Estimated Home Improvement Program Revolving Loan Fund: $1,500,000 HOME Estimated Program Income: $680,000 HOME Match and Source: $352,722 FY 2007 General Fund Budget - Non-Depart. Grant Match Total Budget: $8,521,652.90 PROJECT SYNOPSIS CDBG - Provision of public facility, neighborhood and housing improvements and public services benefiting low and moderate income persons HOME /ADDI - Downpayment assistance, rehabilitation, and new construction of affordable housing ESG - Provide essential services, maintenance, operations and administration for homeless shelters Diane M. Creguer Grant Administration 248.975.9634 2 Sr Corn & Home Imp Field Tech - 2426/9522 1 Com & Home Imp Planner - 1370 1 Supv - Corn & Home Imp Admin Serv - 1371 2 Supv - Corn & Home Imp - 0999-3182 1 Chief- Corn & Home Imp - 1708 1 Manager - Corn & Home Imp — 0993 6/25/2007 a. Page 1 or Diane Creguer From: Joellen Shortley [shortleyj©oakgov.com ] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:31 AM To: Creguer, Diane; 1Karry Rieth'; Lambert, Gordon Cc: Worthington, Pam; Bertram, Kevin; Cunningham, Judy; Doyle, Larry; Fournier, Nancy; Frederick, Candace; Guzzy, Scott; Hanger, Helen; Johnson, Sandy; Johnston, Brenthy; Mason, Jennifer; Mitchell, Sheryl; Pardee, Mary; Plotkowski, Andrea; Ross, Dave; Scarlet, Nancy; Secontine, Julie ; Smith, Laverne; VanPelt, Laurie; Wenzel, Nancy Subject 2007 HUD CDBG, HOME, ESG There are no outstanding legal issues concerning this grant IrOAKLAND; COUNTY MICHIGAN JoeIlen Shortley Blaszczak Financial Attorney Department of Corporation Counsel 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 14 East Courthouse West Wing Extension, 3' Floor Pontiac, Ml 48341 Phone Number. (248) 858-2155 Fax Number. (248) 858-1003 E-mail: shortleyip,oakgov.com PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL— ATTORNEY CLIENT COMMUNICATION This e-mail is intended only for those persons to whom it is specifically addressed. It is confidential and is protected by the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. This privilege belongs to the County of Oakland, and individual addressees are not authorized to waive or modify this privilege in anyway. Individuals are advised that any dissemination, reproduction or unauthorized review of this information by persons other than those listed above may constitute a waiver of this privilege and is therefore prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Corporation Counsel at (248) 858-0550. Thank you for your cooperation, 6/25/2007 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan ATTACHMENT A County of Oakland, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Comparison of Grant Application with Grant Award GRANT APPLICATION AWARD VARIANCE $19,280 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $3,911,967 $3,892,687 (0.49%) $12,837 HOME Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) $1,615,902 $1,603,065 (0.79%) Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) $167,568 $168,718 $1,150 (0.69%) $30,967 Total $5,695,437 $5,664,470 (0.54%) Page 1 of 15 A Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan ATTACHMENT B County of Oakland, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Description Statement of Need - Median household income grew by almost 10% in Oakland County during the 1990s. Oakland County is number one in both family income and per capita income. However, household income varies by community, housing tenure, and race/ethnicity. Royal Oak Township had the lowest median household income at $36,324. Owner occupants had consistently higher average median household incomes than renter occupants. A relatively small but significant share of Oakland County households, earn very low incomes. Almost 5% of Oakland County households had incomes below $10,000 in 2000; 12% (almost 57,000 households) earned less than $20,000. Almost 21% (nearly 100,000) of households earned less than $30,000. While these shares are lower than in many other counties in the state, they are still striking in their implications for housing affordability. Poverty is a problem for single-parent households. The county's overall poverty rate is low, but it is far more prevalent among single-parent families than married couple families. Single-parent, male-headed families with children are almost four times more likely to be in poverty than married-couple families with children. Single-parent, female-headed families with children are 8.7 times more likely to be in poverty. Poverty levels vary considerably by community. Poverty is particularly problematic in a few communities. The overall poverty rate ranged from a high of 23.5% to 2.2% or less. The lowest rate for any community was the 2.2% in Novi and the highest was Royal Oak Township (23.5%). National Objectives - The national objectives of Oakland County's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is the development of viable urban communities by providing principally for low- income persons: • Decent Housing • Suitable Living Environments • Expanded Economic Opportunities County Objectives Ensure that not less than 70% of CDBG funds received annually are used for activities that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Imerove the human environment throw, h infrastructure and •ublic facilities •ro ects in eli•ible areas. Provide public services for eligible residents. Improve, upgrade, and increase property values through concentration of rehabilitation efforts. Reduce number of substandard dwelling units within the county through rehabilitation of existing units. _ Improve living conditions within housing and reduce financial burden on the low and moderate-income. Reduce housing maintenance and fuel costs and enable lower-income persons to remain in housing. Instill within homeowners the incentive to maintain and improve conditions within the housing unit. Assist homeowners in using available funding sources to accomplish housing rehabilitation activities. Reduce isolation of income groups and increase housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income. Minimize displacement and relocation through a detailed plan in accordance with Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act requirements. Ensure that the county maintains no more than 1.5 times its current year's allocation worth of CDBG funds unexpended in accordance with HUD spending performance guidelines. Encourage communities to realistically plan for, and invest in, future development. Assist communities in developing the capacity to implement activities. Provide technical assistance to participating communities to effectively carry out CDBG projects and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Page 2 of 15 . 4 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Oakland County gives maximum feasible priority to housing and community development projects funded through CDBG, which are consistent with one or more of the programs national objectives: 1. Ensure benefit to low and moderate income persons (70% or more of Oakland County's aggregate CDBG funds shall be used to support activities that benefit low and moderate income persons) 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blighting conditions 3. Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs The County philosophy is that local communities know local needs best; therefore by formula participating communities receive two-thirds of all CDBG funds less administration. The communities then determine how to allocate resources within the program's overall objectives, regulations, and laws. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a revised CDBG distribution formula in 2003. The formula still follows the federal "option one" method of CDBG distribution to grantees as found in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended [42 USC 5306(b)(2)]. The county formula is expressed as: (P+3L)/4 P= ratio of participating community's population to population in all participating communities L= ratio of the community's low-income population to all communities The low-income ratio is factored three times and then multiplied by the total amount of CDBG funds available to communities in a given year. All communities falling below $8,000.00 receive $8,000.00 as a minimum amount. The formula applies to the "non- minimum allocation" communities. The product is the community allocations for that given program year. TABLE 1.2A - PY 2007 CDBG Revenues Revenue Amount Federal CDBG Allocation $3,892,687.00 County Revolving Loan Fund (estimated) $1,500,000.00 Community Program Income $324,460.90 Total Revenues $5,717,147.90 TABLE 1.2B - PY 2007 CDBG Allocations Allocation Amount Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund (estimated) $1,200,000.00 Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund Admin. (est.) $300,000.00 Home Improvement Program Administration $1,037,012.00 CDBG Administration $738,537.00 Housing Counseling Grant Administration $40,000.00 Community Allocations $2,077,138.00 Community Program Income $324,460.90 Total Allocations $5,717,147.90 Page 3 of 15 - Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan TABLE 1.2C - PY 2007 CDBG Benefit Distribution Classification Amount Percentage Benefit to Low- and Moderate-Income Persons $4,562,461.90 80% Prevention/Elimination of Slums/Blight $303,230.00 5% Meeting an Urgent Community Need $0.00 0% Administration $786,880.00 14% Planning $64,576.00 1% Public Service Activities (*13.28% - Independent Calc) $759, 781.00 Total $5,717,147.90 100% Public Service activities cannot exceed 15% of the total and are calculated independently. Public service activity funds are included in the benefit to low/mod income amounts. TABLE 1.20 - PY 2007 CDBG Categorical Distribution Account Project Classification Community County Total Public Facilities And Improvements 172170-731619 Remove Architectural Barriers $120,622.00 $0.00 $120,622.00 172170-731696 Senior Centers $80,533.00 $0.00 $80,533.00 172170-731332 Parks-Recreational Facilities $79,945.00 $0.00 $79,945.00 172170-730744 Flood Drain Improvements $92,641.00 $0.00 $92,641.00 172170-732114 Water Sewer Improvements $20,538.00 $0.00 $20,538.00 172170-731745 Sidewalk Improvements $90,222.00 $0.00 $90,222.00 172170-732021 Tree Planting $14,912.00 $0.00 $14,912.00 172170-730733 Fire Station Equipment $28,282.00 $0.00 $28,282.00 Public Services 172160-731712 Senior Services $127,308.00 $0.00 $127,308.00 172160-730535 Disabled Services $17,324.00 $0.00 $17,324.00 172160-732185 Youth Services $79,914.00 $0.00 $79,914.00 172160-732011 Transportation Services $88,107.00 $0.00 $88,107.00 172160-730137 Battered and Abused Spouses $94,403.00 $0.00 $94,403.00 172160-732170 Yard Services $222,759.00 $0.00 $222,759.00 172160-731665 Safety and Repair Services $13,221.00 $0.00 $13,221.00 172160-730571 Emergency Services $50,227.00 $0.00 $50,227.00 172160-730880 Housekeeping Services $9,000.00 $0.00 $9,000.00 172160-132210 Housing Counseling Services $0.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 Housing 132290-730898 Housing Rehabilitation 38,955.00 $0.00 38,955.00 1721 70-731 227 Minor Home Repair (MHR) $298,344.00 $0.00 $298,344.00 1721 70-731 227 Minor Mobile Home Repair $70,814.00 $0.00 $70,814.00 172160-731602 Rehab Public Owned Res Bldgs $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 132280-731605 Rehabilitation Administration $18,000.00 $1,037,012.00 $1,055,012.00 Administration And Planning 172140-730789 Gen Program Administration $48,343.00 $738,537.00 $786,880.00 172150-731360 Planning $64,495.00 $0.00 $64,495.00 Other Projects 172170-730310 Code Enforcement $296,830.00 $0.00 $296,830.00 1721 70-731 280 Non Res Hist Preservation $6,400.00 $0.00 $6,400.00 Subtotal $2,077,138.00 $1,815,549.00 $3,892,687.00 Madison Heights Program Income (Streets) $307,226.90 $0.00 $307,226.90 Novi Program Income (PS Transportation) $17,234.00 $0.00 $17,234.00 Hsg Rehab Recycle Paybacks RLF (est) $0.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 Hsg Rehab Admin Recycle Paybacks RLF (est) $0.00 $300,000.00 $300,000.00 Total $2,401,598.90 $3,315,549.00 $5,717,147.90 , Page 4 of 15 . , . Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan ATTACHEMENT C County of Oakland, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan HOME Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) Program Description Statement of Need - According to the Oakland County Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment almost 103,000 households (22% of all households) face affordability problems. Nine percent (almost 40,600 households) face severe affordability problems. Oakland County's elderly households face affordability problems much more frequently than younger households. 29% of all elderly households face cost burden (2nd highest rate in the state). 14% face severe cost burden (highest rate in the state). Affordability problems impact all income groups in the county. Affordability problems are especially prevalent among households at or below low-income, but a considerable number of middle-income families also face affordability problems. The amount of older housing stock continues to increase, and the need for home improvement loans is expected to rise. In addition, many septic fields in the County are beginning to fail and many wells are failing due to lower water tables. Subsequently, houses in many older communities are in need of connections to municipal water and sewer systems. National Objectives - The County of Oakland will administer the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in accordance with Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-625). The programs national objectives are to: • Expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for very low and low-income residents; • Strengthen the ability of the county to design and implement strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent, affordable housing; and • Encourage public, private, and nonprofit partnerships in addressing affordable housing needs. County Objectives Fund housing rehabilitation for very low income households. Work to nurture Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons. Strengthen public-private partnership through provision of HOME match. Promote homeownership through homebuyer programs and assistance for low- and moderate-income persons. Estimated Use of HOME Funds and Matching Contributions - The Consolidated Plan indicates that Oakland County's housing stock is overwhelmingly single-family owner-occupied. The goal of the HOME Program is to "expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing" for low-income persons (s.92.1). Oakland County meets the goal through the rehabilitation of single-family homes owned and occupied by low-income persons. The county's Consolidated Plan puts great emphasis on housing rehabilitation as a proven method for improving the quality of housing stock in which low-income persons reside. The following details the county's plan for use of PY 2007 HOME funds. HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance - Tenant based rental assistance is a need in Oakland County. However, single family housing rehabilitation is the priority need in fulfilling the County's HOME Program goal of "expanding the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing" for low-income persons. Due to limited HOME funding and the County's need to maximize returns on investments in providing additional affordable housing, tenant based rental assistance is not funded as a primary housing need for the County. Page 5 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Other Forms of Investment - Oakland County will not invest HOME funds in a loan guarantee account as an eligible activity as indicated in 24 CFR 92.205(b) Reservation of HOME Funds for County Operated Programs According to the Oakland County Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment, Oakland County's housing stock is dominated by single family structures (78% of all in 2000), most of them traditional detached units. Moderate Rehabilitation - Oakland County plans to undertake moderate rehabilitation of single-family owner-occupied housing for low-income families. Specifically, the program is used to rehabilitate the principal residence of an owner whose family qualifies as low-income (i.e. income not exceeding 80% of area median income) at the time HOME funds are committed to the housing (s.92.254 (b)). Participants will reside in one of the fifty communities participating in the Oakland County HOME Program. The value of the property, after rehabilitation, will not exceed the area's mortgage limit for single-family housing under HUD's single-family insuring authority, the National Affordable Housing Act (s.92.254 (b)). For Oakland County, the value of housing, after HOME-funded repairs, may not exceed $226,100 (56FR36985). These figures may vary as HUD publishes new limits in the Federal Register. Housing that is assisted with HOME funds will comply with the Michigan Residential Code, the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines published by the National Association of Home Builders, the Oakland County Community & Home Improvement Guidelines and any and all codes adopted by the governmental unit in which the property is located. Examples of rehabilitation work that can be financed through this program may include, but are not limited to the following: plumbing, wells, septic systems, structural repairs, electrical work, heating, roof replacement, masonry work, energy items, lead remediation, and barrier-free access. The total property-related indebtedness after improvement may not exceed property value. This value is determined by a market analysis or by the Mortgage Application Acceleration Program (MAAP) through the Oakland County Equalization Division. Total indebtedness is determined as a sum of the existing property debt and the amount of the home improvement loan. Income eligibility will be determined for each household based on gross household income and family size in accordance with HUD Section 8 Lower Income Limits. Eligible homeowners will receive a zero percent interest deferred loan, a 3% interest loan or a combination loan based on income. Loans will be limited to $18,000 plus a $2,000 contingency for a total possible loan amount of $20,000. On a case by case basis, the loan amount may increase due to the amount of lead based paint remediation. (Maximum loan amounts are subject to periodic updates.) County Program Administration - Ten percent of the County's PY 2007 HOME allocation will be reserved for administrative and planning costs per s.92.207. Reservation of HOME Funds for Community Housing Development Organizations Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) receive the required fifteen percent of HOME funds, per regulations at s92.300. In keeping with Consolidated Plan goals, qualified CHDO may receive funds to implement Home Buyer Assistance through acquisition with rehabilitation and /or new construction. Page 6 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Home Buyer Assistance - Oakland County will continue to provide technical assistance to the three certified Oakland County CHDO under contract with Oakland County to ensure continued successes with HOME funding. A CHDO may use HOME funds to acquire and rehabilitate existing single family homes and/or acquire vacant property and construct new or emplace modular homes for sale to qualified low- income homebuyers. HUD has established a maximum HOME funded investment level based on the number of bedrooms per unit. TABLE 1.4A - Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy (as of 1/1/2006 0-Bedroom 1-Bedroom 2-Bedroom 3-Bedroom 4-Bedroom $114,936 $131,753 $160,212 $207,259 $227,508 Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) The appraised value of the property after rehabilitation may not exceed the limits established by HUD ($226,100 for a single-family unit). The sale price of the home may not exceed the appraised value limit. At the time of purchase, housing that is newly constructed or rehabilitated using HOME funds must comply with the Michigan Residential Code, the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines published by the National Association of Home Builders, the Oakland County Community & Home Improvement Guidelines and any and all codes adopted by the governmental unit in which the property is located. Congress mandates that all housing rehabilitation and/or new construction projects funded with PY 2007 HOME funds are subject to matching fund requirements. Oakland County ensures that rehabilitation projects receive one-dollar of matching funds per every four dollars of HOME funds expended, in accordance with federal guideline (s.92.218). Before disbursement of any HOME funds, the CHDO/PJ must execute a contract. This grant agreement will identify the grant amount, grant terms and the programmatic responsibilities of the CHDO. Resale/Recapture Provisions - [24CFR 92.254(05)] states that housing that qualifies as affordable and is for purchase is subject to resale and/or recapture provisions. Oakland County uses a recapture provision. Under the county's recapture provision, the HOME investment that is subject to recapture is the HOME assistance that enables the homebuyer to buy the dwelling unit. This homebuyer assistance is a subsidy ($1,000.00 minimum) that makes the home affordable to a low-income homebuyer. HUD accepts three different options under the recapture requirements including full recapture, reduction during affordability, and shared net proceeds. Oakland County follows the recapture provision that allows for the entire amount of homebuyer assistance to be recaptured. Oakland County's home buyer assistance is a deferred payment loan with 0% interest. Oakland County Community & Home Improvement secures its interest in the property with a mortgage and note. One hundred percent of the HOME investment is recaptured upon conversion of property use and/or ownership unless, due to foreclosure, there are not enough proceeds to pay the full amount of the loan. Oakland County will accept the balance of the net proceeds as payment in full, the debt will be extinguished and the affordability period ends. The recaptured funds must be used to carry out HOME- eligible activities. Page 7 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Monitoring - The county and CHDO will follow a monitoring plan for the HOME program. The plan includes technical assistance to CHDO, program monitoring, required single audits, spending performance reviews, on-site property inspections, project reviews for compliance with program requirements and necessary documentation. As necessary, CHDO will receive letters of deficiencies to ensure corrective actions. Refinancing - Oakland County does not intend to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing rehabilitated with HOME funds. Affirmative Marketing - In accordance with 24 CFR 92.351(a), Oakland County will carry out the following affirmative marketing procedures for all HOME assisted homebuyer projects of five or more units. Affirmative marketing will consist of actions to provide information to attract eligible persons in the housing market area to the available housing without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial status or disability. CHDO will develop an advertising campaign within the market area to provide information concerning Federal fair housing laws and equal housing opportunities. All promotional materials will include the use of the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype or slogan in press releases and solicitations. Each Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) under contract with Oakland County must certify that they will affirmatively market projects of five or more housing units in accordance with the County's Affirmative Marketing Plan. In addition, each CHDO must provide written procedures indicating their plan to inform and solicit applications from persons in the housing market area who are not likely to apply for the housing without special outreach. The County will maintain records to document each CHDO affirmative marketing efforts for HOME projects and assess the results of each. Annually, Oakland County will meet with each certified Oakland County CHDO to assess the success of their affirmative marketing actions and discuss corrective actions that will be taken where affirmative marketing requirements were not met. Women and Minority Business Enterprise (W/MBE) Outreach - Oakland County's strategy to achieve W/MBE participation in the HOME Program focuses on enhancing and overseeing the existing W/MBE outreach program designed for the single family owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program administered by Oakland County. The county will maintain a list of licensed and insured contractors/residential builders for both the CDBG and HOME financed home improvement programs. Contractors on the contractor list may bid on home improvement jobs on an alternating basis. The county will make every effort to ensure that at least one W/MBE receives an invitation to bid every home improvement job under the HOME and CDBG funded home improvement programs. The Division will participate with the Oakland County Purchasing and Planning Divisions in their outreach activities to expand W/MBE opportunities in Oakland County. The county will distribute contractor brochures at area home improvement stores to promote the Home Improvement Program to potential W/MBE contractors. The Division will advertise contractor participation through its Website, Annual Report, newsletters, brochures and other media. CHDO will be required to maximize W/MBE opportunities in the development of affordable housing. Page 8 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Section 215 Guidelines - HUD requires that the County comment upon its adherence to Section 215 guidelines of the HOME program. The guidelines provide that rental housing shall qualify as affordable housing only if households qualifying as low-income occupy the units. Oakland County has not addressed Section 215 requirements for rental units inasmuch as the County does not fund rental projects. Oakland County meets Section 215 requirements for homeownership projects as: • 100% of the HOME - assisted units are for individuals and households with no more than 80% of area median income (AMI) • Initial purchase price of the unit does not exceed 95% of the median purchase price for area • The units serve as the principal residence of the owner • All newly constructed housing meets energy efficiency standards • Recapture provisions allow Oakland County to provide subsidies to make homes affordable to low- income homebuyers. The assistance is a deferred loan, secured by a mortgage and note, (0% interest) payable upon property conversion and/or ownership Worst Case Needs - Low Income Renters Severe Cost Burden - In three participating communities, over 50% of renters pay more than 30% of their income on housing. Lathrup Village, Rose Township, and Royal Oak Township have 1,156 cost burdened renters. The Oakland County Housing Counseling Unit offers services to low-income renters and each year the Unit assists more than 2000 people with referrals and counseling. Substandard Housing - The American Housing Survey provides detailed information on housing conditions for the county as a whole. Generally, the data suggest that physical problems with housing in the county are modest. In fact, when asked to rate their structure on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being best), 79 percent of respondents rated their structures a 6 or higher. Two percent of households were estimated to have experienced severe physical problems related to plumbing, heating, electrical, hallways, or upkeep during the 12 months preceding the survey. An estimated one percent had moderate physical problems. Six percent reported having open cracks, broken plaster, or peeling paint on the interior of their home. The most common problem reported by households was water leakage during the last 12 months. Eleven percent said they had experienced water leakage from the outside of the structure (e.g. water coming from roof, basement, walls, windows, doors, or other source). Ten percent reported leakage from a source inside the structure. Most of these leaks (53%) resulted from leaking pipes. Involuntarily displaced - The Oakland County Housing Counseling Unit offers services to low-income renters whom may be involuntarily displaced. Each year the Unit assists more than 2000 people. Page 9 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) Primary Objective - As a participating jurisdiction under the HOME Program, Oakland County will administer the American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADD I) in accordance with the American Dream Down payment Act, an amendment to Subtitle E of title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12821). The goals of the ADDI are to increase the overall homeownership rate, create greater opportunity for homeownership among lower income and minority households, and revitalize and stabilize communities. Program Design — The funding for down payment assistance from PY 2007 ADDI is limited to $35,414. Loans will be made available to eligible first time homebuyers, on a first-come, first-serve basis, in accordance with established administrative procedures through the Oakland County Community & Home Improvement Division. The Division, in partnership with participating financial institutions, will evaluate homebuyer suitability for this program. No ADDI funds may be used for administrative costs. Geographic Location - ADDI eligible properties are located in Oakland County HOME Program participating communities. Eligible Property — Down payment assistance will be available to purchase single family housing, attached to a permanent foundation, or a condominium. An eligible property is one that will serve as the recipient's principal residence and may not be located in a 100-year flood plain. Homes purchased under this program may not displace a tenant. Properties purchased must meet minimum HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards and conform to the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. The value of the eligible property may not exceed the applicable HUD single family mortgage limit under Section 203(b) of the National Housing Act. Eligible Applicants - Applicants gross income must be at or below eighty percent (80%) of area median income based on household size and a maximum of $50,000 in cash assets. Income is determined in accordance with 24 CFR 92.203. Families must be first-time homebuyers as defined by ADDI regulations. Eligible applicants must prove U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status and must live or work in Oakland County at the time of application. Applicants must be credit worthy and qualify for a fixed rate first mortgage. Land contracts are not eligible. Targeted Outreach - The Community & Home Improvement Division has developed a targeted outreach plan to those low-income households who may qualify for ADDI assistance. The Division targets residents of public housing, mobile home parks, manufactured housing and other families assisted by public service and public housing agencies on an ongoing basis. Financing Guidelines — The amount of ADDI assistance is a $10,000 loan. ADDI funds will only pay for down payment assistance and reasonable and customary closing costs as defined in 24 CFR 92.602. Homebuyers cannot receive cash back at mortgage closing. The homebuyer is responsible for a minimum cash contribution equal to 2% of the purchase price. Recapture Policy - The down payment assistance will be a deferred payment loan with 0% interest, payable upon the conversion of the property use and/or ownership and will be secured by an Oakland County Community & Home Improvement mortgage and note. Recaptured funds must be used to carry out HOME eligible activities. Home Ownership Counseling - One-on-one counseling with the County's housing counselor is required before home purchase. Post purchase counseling is also required within six months of property closing. Page 10 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan TABLE 1.4B - PY 2007 HOME Budget Revenues Revenue Amount HOME Allocation $1,567,651.00 ADDI Allocation $35,414.00 Match Obligation $352,722.00 HOME Program Income (estimated) $680,000.00 Total $2,635,787.00 TABLE 1.4C - PY 2007 HOME Budget Allocations — _ Allocation HOME Funds 25% N Housing Rehabilitation $1,175,738.00 $293, Home Improvement Program Community Housing Dev Organization $235,148.00 58, (CHDO) Activities (15% of Allocation) American Dream Down payment $35,414.00 Initiative County Administration (10% of $156,765.00 Allocation) Total $1,603,065.00 $352. *HOME requires a 25% match of funds for housing rehabilitation and new construction activities. Page 11 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan ATTACHEMENT D County of Oakland, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program Description Statement of Need - Assessment of the six shelters that participated in the 2006 Oakland County Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program reveals 1,810 men, women, and children used these facilities from June 2005 - May 2006. Homelessness continues to be a countywide problem National Objective - The national objective of Oakland County's Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) is to: • Increase the number and quality of emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities for homeless individuals and families, to operate these facilities and provide essential social services, and to help prevent homelessness. County Objectives Expand and improve the quality of existing emergency shelters. Provide essential services, homeless prevention activities and operational support for area shelters. Specific Homeless Prevention Elements Source of Funds - The Oakland County Taskforce on Homelessness & Affordable Housing annually applies for McKinney-Vento Targeted Homeless Assistance Programs, to work toward the goal of ending homelessness. For fiscal year 2006, $3,152,711 was awarded for renewal of 14 projects of transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and shelter plus care. In addition, three new programs were funded. One of the projects is to create additional leasing assistance for the chronically homeless; one is to provide supportive services to a State of Michigan funded newly created leasing assistance program for the chronically homeless within the City of Pontiac; and one project is a new permanent supportive housing program for homeless persons with disabilities (10% dedicated to the chronically homeless). All Emergency Shelter funds are matched dollar by dollar by the shelter through other funding sources or in-kind donations. In August, 2006, The State of Michigan created 31 new Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers earmarked for homeless individuals and families in Oakland County. Eliminating chronic homelessness by 2012 - In October 2006, Oakland County adopted its community plan to end homelessness. Specific action steps to assist the chronically homeless include: • Holding a project connect day in March 2007 • Increasing the supply of permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless by a minimum of 12 units per year • Strengthen job training and placement links • Maintain effective links to mainstream resources including social security, TANF funds, and veteran's assistance • Create an effective outreach program to locate and build trust among the chronic homeless. Page 12 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Homeless Prevention - As the rate of foreclosure has increased 85 percent over the past year, the three countywide HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agencies, funded through housing counseling dollars and other sources, including private donation, banks, etc., are jointly sponsoring foreclosure intervention seminars as well as providing one-on-one counseling to prevent homeowners from losing their homes. State Emergency Relief dollars and emergency assistance programs (partially funded through CDBG) are available to assist low income residents remain housed by offering security deposits, short-term leasing assistance, and utility assistance. Discharge Coordination Policy - Currently, corrections, mental health, and foster care have statewide implemented discharge planning policies mandated by the State of Michigan that Oakland County agencies are following. The Oakland County jail has begun a jail diversion program and providing housing counseling prior to release for those requesting the service. It will begin participating in a state- funded prisoner re-entry program in 2007. Although Oakland County does not have a publicly funded health care facility, representatives from the Oakland County Taskforce on Homelessness and Affordable Housing have been in dialogue with private hospitals in the county regarding discharge planning. All the hospitals currently have discharge policies in place and work toward placing patients in housing rather than releasing them into the streets or shelters. Inventory of Facilities and Assistance Serving the Homeless - The six shelters that received 2006 ESG program funds are the South Oakland Shelter (SOS), Place of Hope Warming Center, HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now), New Bethel Outreach Ministry, Lighthouse PATH, and the Common Ground Sanctuary (A Step Forward and Graduate Apartment Program). Each participating shelter provides services for residents from all parts of Oakland County. Place of Hope, HAVEN, and New Bethel Outreach Ministry, are all located in the City of Pontiac. Lighthouse PATH is located in Pontiac and provides added services in the City of Oak Park. The Common Ground Sanctuary is located in the City of Royal Oak. All of the shelters except the South Oakland Shelter are permanently sited. SOS rotates its site each week throughout many of the County's CDBG participating jurisdictions. The South Oakland Shelter is a consortium of approximately 55 sites designed to provide a weekly rotating emergency shelter program. The sites of the SOS network consist of churches and synagogues. Each site has the capacity to house and provide services to approximately 30 homeless individuals each night. During program year 2005, 340persons were assisted. The mission of SOS is to provide safe emergency shelter, work with individuals and families toward their goals of improving their existing situation (i.e. attaining employment/income, budgeting and saving, and locating affordable and appropriate housing) and ultimately eliminating the cycle of homelessness one person at a time. SOS provides overnight lodging; morning and evening meals; box lunches for those seeking employment; professional counseling; personal care packages; laundry service; transportation; and clothing, housing, employment, social service, social security, medical, veteran matter, and substance abuse referrals. Based on client need, SOS has increased the length of stay, extended business hours, and made improvements in business operations. South Oakland Shelter was at capacity 99 days last year. Lighthouse PATH (Pontiac Area Transitional Housing), a subsidiary of Lighthouse of Oakland County (a Pontiac-based nonprofit social service agency), is a transitional housing program for homeless women and their young children. PATH operates 18 private apartments and six adjacent residential structures within a two-block radius. In addition, 12 scattered site apartments are available (7 in Oak Park and 5 in Waterford). The program is in the process of adding 15 beds for homeless women with high-risk pregnancies and pregnant teens. Page 13 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Guests can stay up to 24 months. While the program currently has 132 beds, Oakland County's ESG program funds a portion of the Pontiac campus, which consists of 75 beds. 124 individuals were assisted, 79 were children, during program year 2005. Among the support that this facility provides its clients is shelter, counseling, training, mentoring, and day care. Each adult is required to work, attend school, or volunteer 40 hours per week. Lighthouse PATH program was at capacity 79 days last year. HAVEN is a private, nonprofit agency that serves Oakland County residents as an emergency shelter for women and children left homeless due to physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. HAVEN relocated from its temporary shelter at POH Medical Center to a newly renovated shelter in December of 2004. The current shelter has a capacity of 45 beds. HAVEN provides food, shelter, clothing, transportation, counseling services, child care, advocacy, parenting classes, and referral services to financial, legal, housing, medical, and other agencies that aid family stabilization. HAVEN serves all of Oakland County. Haven's shelter assisted 479 clients (264 children) last year. Common Ground Sanctuary's A Step Forward program is a transitional living program for homeless runaway/throwaway youth ages 16-20. Teens may stay for up to 18 months. A Step Forward shelter has 7 beds and is located in Royal Oak. For those who need less than 24-hour supervision, the Graduated Apartment Program has three scattered site apartments which houses two teens each. Teens may stay up to 24 months. Programs promote self-sufficiency through various residential and non-residential services such as a 24-hour crisis line; information/referrals; training; meals; individual, family, group, aftercare, and peer counseling; mentoring; substance abuse education and assessment; family preservation; and support groups for youth, parents, and families. 23 teens were assisted during PY 2005. New Bethel Outreach Ministry is a short term, 30-day emergency shelter for women with or without children. The shelter teams with other agencies to provide counseling, mental health services, food, medical, clothing, furniture, first and last month's rent, and security deposits. They are also assisted with minimal transportation, housing search, life skill management, and employment search. 527 clients (268 children) were served during the past 12 months. New Bethel was over capacity 184 days during the program year. Place of Hope is a warming center that currently operates out of Baldwin United Methodist Church, Pontiac, from January 1 to the week before Easter. They hope to expand to a year round rotating shelter for northern Oakland County. They have a capacity of 65 individuals and served 317 people during the three-month period in PY2005. Place of Hope does not accept children. They offer food, warmth, hospitality and support. Hygiene kits and a limited number of showers are available. Place of Hope does not screen its clients and will accept any individual who will abide by its rules. Shelters respond to the immediate needs of the County's homeless population. Emergency Shelter Grant funds will enable providers to target services to the homeless to foster economic autonomy, self- sufficiency, and functional family units. The Emergency Shelter Program as an essential component in assisting the homeless. Many homeless lack jobs, the basic means to take care of themselves and social support networks and may also face substance abuse; physical, emotional and/or mental health concerns; and vocational needs. HAVEN, New Bethel Outreach Ministry, Place of Hope, and SOS have taken the first step in attempting to address a very complex issue by simply offering a safe place to sleep, a warm meal, and a listening ear. The Lighthouse PATH and Common Ground Sanctuary offer both housing and independent living options. Page 14 of 15 Oakland County, Michigan PY 2007 Annual Action Plan Table 1.5 A - Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Needs Objectives Priority Need Specific Objective Performance Measure 5 Year Goal Increase supply of permanent supportive Decrease number of Homeless housing by 20 units per year throughout repeated episodes of 100 County homelessness Provide public services and home repairs, Persons with to 2 persons with HIV/AIDS (county-wide) Maintain 10 HIV/AIDS per year to allow them to remain in their independent living home Provide public services and home repairs, Maintain Elderly to 1000 elderly per year to allow them to 5000 independent living remain in their home Provide public services and home repairs including safety equipment, to 25 frail Maintain Frail Elderly 125 elderly per year to allow them to remain in independent living their home Provide public services, homeless Severe Mental assistance, and home repairs to 25 Maintain 125 Illness severely mentally ill persons per year to independent living allow them to remain in their home Provide public services and home repairs Developmentally to 25 developmentally disabled persons Maintain 125 Disabled per year to allow them to remain in their independent living home Provide public services and home repairs Physically including safety equipment to 25 disabled Maintain 125 Disabled persons per year to allow them to remain independent living in their home Provide supports and homeless Persons with assistance, to 25 persons with addictions Maintain 125 Addictions per year to allow them to remain in their independent living home Oakland County plans to allocate ESG monies based on program goals to expand and improve the quality of existing emergency shelters. Local non-profit organizations will receive funding to support certain operating expenses such as maintenance, insurance, utilities, and furnishings as well as essential service expenses and organizational support (shelter administration) costs as provided by ESG regulations. Allocations are competitive and based on the following elements: ratio of beds utilized at 100% capacity (utilization), ratio of clients whose last know address was an Oakland County participating community weighted twice (residency), and number of available beds (capacity). The following budget assumes that each participating shelter will take the maximum allowable for essential services (30 percent) and organizational support and shelter administration (10 percent). Donations of time, material, and labor satisfy match requirements. TABLE 1.5B - PY 2007 ESG Allocations Project Classification Amount Operations and Maintenance Expenses $101,232.00 Essential Services Expenses $50,615.00 Organizational Support (Shelter Administration) $16,871.00 Total $168,718.00 Page 15 of 15 7 MAR e. s• r,.. " -chtEhr7 .344' III 1111) * * 1) 11111 I qi 44Penr.WP March 15, 2004 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Detroit Field Office Office of Community Planning and Development Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1710 Detroit, MI 48226-25g2 Tel. (313) 226-6280 FAX (313) 226-6689 Ms. aarry Rieth • Oakland County • Department of Community and Economic Development 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept 414 Pontiac, MI 48341-0414 Dear Ms. Rieth: SUBJECT: ESG and HMIS Certifications Thank you for the memo dated November 18, 2003, regarding Oakland County's response to the ESG and HMIS Certifications required by HUD. I have read through each action Oakland County will take as they pertain to the compliance issues listed in the ESG Certifications. Each action outlined by Oakland County is acceptable. I will place a copy of the memo along with this response in the Oakland County file. I understand your concern about signing a certification in regard to institutional discharge policies. However, the ESG and HMIS Certifications as well as the Discharge Policy forms are not subject to change. Each form must be signed to insure release of funds. HUD's reasoning for including the discharge policy in the certifications was to bring awareness, to all parties involved in homeless provision, of the need for solid discharge policies. While HUD understands that Oakland County itself cannot enforce discharge policies of other institutions, Oakland County can require that these policies be developed and/or followed as part of contractual obligation. The idea is to get the word out that having these policies in place is not only good practice but should be a requirement for operation. Regarding the HMIS issue, Oakland County's assertion that it will ensure each ESG funded sub-recipient institutes an HMIS system is completely acceptable. Oakland County is under no obligation to do anything more than that. Please contact your Community Planning and Development Representative, Ms. Shannon Hefter, if you need any further clarification. She can he reached at (313) 226-4343, extension 8148. Emerson Sherrod Program Manager www,huilgov 462 296 erely, ea ette Harris, Dir ctor C munity Planning and Development ,,,ccutErvro 464N n vtve'l U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Detroit Field Office Office of Community Planning and Development Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1710 Detroit, MI 48226-2592 Tel. (313) 226-7900 FAX (313) 226-6689 March 20, 2007 Ms. Karry Rieth Oakland County Department of Community and Economic Development Oakland Pointe Suite 1900 250 Elizabeth Lake Road Pontiac, MI 48341-0414 Dear Ms. Rieth: SUBJECT: ESG and HMIS Certifications COM. & HOME MAR 2 7 Z007 IMP ROVEMENT Thank you for the memo dated March 16, 2007, regarding Oakland County's response to the ESG and HMIS Certifications required by HUD. I have read through each action Oakland County will take as they pertain to the compliance issues listed in the ESG Certifications. Each action outlined by Oakland County is approved. I will place a copy of the memo along with this response in the Oakland County file. I understand your concern about signing a certification in regard to institutional discharge policies. However, the ESG and HMIS Certifications as well as the Discharge Policy forms are not subject to change. Each form must be signed to insure release of funds. HUD's reasoning for including the discharge policy in the certifications was to bring awareness, to all parties involved in homeless provision, of the need for solid discharge policies. While HUD understands that Oakland County itself cannot enforce discharge policies of other institutions, Oakland County can require that these policies be developed and/or followed as part of contractual obligation. The idea is to get the word out that having these policies in place is not only good practice but should be a requirement for operation. Regarding the HMIS issue, Oakland County's assertion that it will ensure each ESG funded sub-recipient institutes an HMIS system is completely acceptable. Oakland County is under no obligation to do anything more than that. Please contact your Community Planning and Development Representative, Ms. Shannon Hefter, if you need any further clarification. She can be reached at (313) 226-7900, extension 8148. it"! it 7 10,1 3 .1 alp'? CCM JUN 0 7 1007 • I " • ? • - • rt. nil l. mc° * * 11111 II -4N n F U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Michigan State Office Office of Community Planning and Development Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1710 Detroit, Mi 48226-2592 Tel. (313) 226-6280 FAX (313) 226-6689 Honorable L. Brooks Patterson County Executive County of Oakland 1200 North Telegraph Road Pontiac, MI 48341-1043 Dear Mr. Patterson: SUBJECT: Oakland County 2007 Consolidated Plan Approval B-07-UC-26-0002 M-07-UC260210 S-07-UC-26-0002 We are pleased to approve your Fiscal Year 2007 Consolidated Plan. The grant assistance that is approved with the Plan is as follows: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program $3,892,687 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program $1,567,651 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) $35,414 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program $168,718 The total allocation for your community is $5,664,470. Your 2007 program year began on May 1, 2007. We would like to take this opportunity to commend the City on your successful completion of this year's Consolidated Plan. We believe that the goals and objectives developed through this process provide the foundation for the formulation of new partnerships at all levels of government and with the private sector including for-profit and non-profit organizations. These partnerships are invaluable as you and your partners address the problems of affordable housing, homelessness, and economic opportunities for all citizens, particularly for very low- income and low-income persons. Enclosed are three copies of each of the required Grant Agreements and Funding Approvals. This constitutes the contract between our Department and the County. You should note any special conditions listed in the Funding Approvals. Please return two executed copies for each Grant to the Detroit Office of Community Planning and Development, and retain the other for your records. In addition to the Grant Agreements, we have also enclosed a copy of "Consolidated Plan Advice and Guidance" applicable to the various Programs. ette Harris, Director unity Planning and Development etroit Field Office Again, we congratulate you and your staff on the preparation of this year's Consolidated Plan. We look forward to working with you during the year to accomplish the goals the City has set forth and to further refine and improve the Consolidated Plan development process. In the meantime, if you have any questions or desire assistance concerning this letter or other items related to the community development programs, please contact Ms. Shannon Hefter, your Community Planning and Development Representative, at (313) 226-7900, Extension 8148. Enclosures v(Karry Rieth Batch TAC Program Y A Reg Area Document No. Project Number Category Effective Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Amount 5 3 1 ••n•n• 7 6 Amount Project Number Amount Proiect Number Funding Approval/Agreement Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act (Public Law 930383) HI-00515R of 20515R U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development Community Development Block Grant Program 1. Name of Grantee (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) COUNTY OF OAKLAND 2, Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD PONTIAC, MI 48341-1043 3. Grantee's 9-digit Tax ID Number 386004876 5a. Project/Grant No.1 B-07-UC-26-0002 5b. Project/Grant No. 2 j 5c. Project/Grant No. 3 4. Date use of funds may begin (mmiddlyyyy) 05/01/2007 6a. Amount Approved $3,892,687 6b. Amount Approved 6c. Amount Approved Grant Agreement: This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42 USC 5301 et seq.). The Grantee's submissions for Title I assistance, the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 570 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and this Funding Approval, including any special conditions, constitute part of the Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Grant Agreement, HUD will make the funding assistance specified here available to the Grantee upon execution of the Agreement by the parties. The funding assistance specified in the Funding Approval may be used to pay costs incurred after the date specified in item 4 above provided the activities to which such costs are related are carried out in compliance with all applicable requirements. Pre-agreement costs may not be paid with funding assistance specified here unless they are authorized in HUD regulations or approved by waiver and listed in the special conditions to the Funding Approval. The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to Section 104(g) of Title land published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by sub-recipient entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder available. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (By Name) Grantee Name Jeanette Harris Title The D. AillwAi ce of Community Planning and Development Atnature Illivar Signature Date (mmIddlyyyy) 05/31/2007 7. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 7. Ca ..,e 'Ty of Tile I Assistance for this unding Action 8. Special Conditions 9a. Date HUD Received Submission 18. check one eck only. -) (check one) (mrrildd/yyyy) 03/15/2007 0 a. Orig. Funding 0 a. E ., lement, Sec 106(b) None 9b. Date Grantee Notified Approval tate-Admintstered, Sec 106(d)(1) I Attached (mm/dd/yyyy) III b. Amendment • c. HUD-Administered Small Cities, Sec 106(dX2)(B) 9c. Date of Start of Program Year Amendment Number d. Indian CDBG Programs, Sec 1060)(1) (mmIdd/ ) 05/01/2007 El e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, Sec 112(b) 11. Amount of Community Development 1. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107 Block Grant FY (2007) ) FY ( fl g. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108 a. Funds Reserved for this Grantee 3892687 b. Funds now being Approved 3892687 c. Reservation to be Cancelled (11a minus 110) 12a. Amount of Loan Guarantee Commitment now being Approved 12b. Name and complete Address of Pubic Agency Loan Guarantee Acceptance Provisions for Designated Agencies: The public agency hereby accepts the Grant Agreement executed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the above date with respect to the above grant number(s) as Grantee designated to receive 12c. Name of Authorized Official for Designated Public Agency loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the Title assistance provided it. Signature HUD Accounting use Only Date Entered PAS (mm/ddiyyyy) Date Entered LOCCS (mm/dd/yyyy) Batch Number Transaction Code Entered By Verified By 24 CFR 570 form HUD-7082 (4/93) SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS - FISCAL YEAR 2007 Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, no ands provided under this agreement may be obligated or expended for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities until receipt of written notification from HUD of the release of funds on completion of the review procedures required under Executive Order (E.G.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and HUDis implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52_ The recipient shall also complete the review procedures required under B.O. 12372 and 24 CFR Part 52 and receive written notification from HUD of the release of funds before obligating or expending any funds provided under this agreement for any new or revised activity for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities not previously reviewed under E.O. 12372 and implementing regulations. 2007 ANNUAL PLAN ADVICE AND GUIDANCE Reporting Requirements for Fiscal Year 2006 Grants The Consolidated Annual performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER) which includes CDBG, ESG, and HOME, for the 2006 Program Year are to be submitted to this Office no later than July 29, 2007 (90 days after your Program Year ends). Environmental Review Procedures Certain activities included in the Consolidated Annual Plan are subject to the provisions of 24 CFR Part 58 (Environmental Review Procedures for the CDBG Program). Funds for all non- exempt activities must not be obligated or expended unless the release of funds has been approved in writing by HUD. A request for the release of funds must be accompanied by an environmental certification. Appropriate forms are enclosed. Emergency Shelter Grant Guidance There are two critical deadlines set forth in the ESG program regulations. Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 576.55(b), requires that all ESG grant amounts be obligated by 180 days and expended by 24 months after the date of the grant award letter. Any grant amounts that are not obligated and expended by these dates may be recovered ad reallocated for use in accordance with 576.67 of the regulations. These deadlines represent maximum time periods. HUD is sure that each grantee will make every effort to obligate and expend all funds within these periods. ESG funds may be used to fund a Continuum of Care's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). ESG funds may be used to implement and operate a Continuum of Care's RIVES system among homeless services providers and ESG-funded homeless prevention programs. HMIS costs may be considered an eligible activity as an essential service, operation, . • & ' or administrative expense. ESG funds may not be used for planning costs. HUD is currently in the process of developing standards for participation in local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the collection and reporting of client-level information by homeless providers. Recipients of ESG funds will be expected to participate in a local Continuum of Case's I-IMIS in order to insure that the Congressional goal that localities collect an array of unduplicated data on the number and characteristics of homeless persons can be met. Funding Approval and HOME Investment Partnerships Agreement Title 11 of the National Affordable Housing Act U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development OMEMPpreval No. 2506-0171 (Exp. 03/31/2005) Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. The HOME statute imposes a significant number of data collection and reporting requirements. This includes information on assisted properties, on the owners or tenants of the properties, and on other programmatic areas. The information will be used: 1) to assist HOME participants in managing their programs; 2) to track performance of participants in meeting fund commitment and expenditure deadlines; 3) to permit HUD to determine whether each participant meets the HOME statutory income targeting and affordability requirements; and 4) to permit HUD to determine compliance with other statutory and regulatory program requirements. This data collection is authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act or related authorities. Access to Federal grant funds is contingent on the reporting of certain project-specific data elements. Records of information collected will be maintained by the recipients of the assistance. Information on activities and expenditures of grant funds is public information and is generally available for disclosure. Recipients are responsible for ensuring confidentiality when public disclosure is not required. 1. Participant Name and Address 2. Participant Number County of Oaldand M07-UC260210 3. Tax Identification Number 1200 North Telegraph Road 38-6004876 4. Appropriation Number Pontiac, Ml 48341-1043 see #18 below 5. FY (YYYY) 2007 6. Previous Obligation (Enter '0" for initial FY allocation) T.,-, n , — -- a. Formula Funds b. Community Housing Development Org. (CHDO) Competitive 7. Current Transaction (+ or-) $ 1,603,065 a. Formula Funds $ 1,603,065 _ _ - 1. CHDO (For deobligations only) $ .. 2. Non- CHDO (For deobligations only) b. CHDO Competitive Reallocation or Deobligation (see #18 below) 8. Revised Obligation — a. Formula Funds $ , b. CHDO Competitive Reallocation $ liii 9. Special Conditions (check applicable box) 10. Date of Obligation (Congressional Release Date) 0 Not applicable Attached (mm/dd/yyyy) 05 / 31 / 2007 This Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUE)) and the Participating Jurisdiction/Entity is made pursuant to the authority of the HOME Investment Partnerships Act (42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.). The Participating Jurisdiction's /Entity's approved Consolidated Plan submission/Application and the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 92 (as is now in effect and as may be amended from time to time) and this HOME Investment Partnership Agreement, form HUD-40093, including any special conditions, constitute part of this Agreement Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, HUD will make the funds for the Fiscal Year specified, available to the Participating Jurisdiction/Entity upon execution of this Agreement by the parties. All funds for the specified Fiscal Year provided by HUD by formula reallocation are covered by this Agreement upon execution of an amendment by HUD, without the Participating Jurisdiction's execution of the amendment or other consent HUD's payment of funds under this Agreement is subject to the Participating Jurisdiction's/Entity's compliance with HUD's electronic funds transfer and information reporting procedures issued pursuant to 24 CFR 92.502. To the extent authorized by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 92, HUD may, by its execution of an amendment, deobligate funds previously awarded to the Participating Jurisdiction/Entity without the Participating Jurisdiction's/Entity's execution of the amendment or other consent. The Participating Jurisdiction/Entity agrees that funds invested in affordable housing under 24 CFR Part 92 are repayable when the housing no longer qualifies as affordable housing. Repayment shall be made as specified in 24 CFR Part 92. The Participating Jurisdiction agrees to assume all of the responsibility for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulation at 24 CFR 92.352 and 24 CFR Part 58. : Siahature 14. For the Participating Jurisdiction/Entity (Name and Title of Authorized Offictial) 11. For the U.S. Department of HUD (Name and Title of Authorized Official) Jeanette Harris, Director, Community Planning & Developme 13. Date 05 / 31 / 2007 16. Date / / 17. Check one: El initial Agreement Amendment # CHDO Competitive Reallocation 18. Funding Information: Source of Funds Appropriation Code PAS Code Amount Source of Funds Appropriation Code PAS Code Amount FY 2007 ADDI 867/90205 HMC $35,414 $ FY 2007 HOME 867/90205 HMC $1,567,651 $ $ Pace 1 of 1 form HUD-40093 (0412C1041 3 35 2 18 ii. Funding Approval Under the u. S. Department of Housing Steward B. McKinney Homeless and Urban Development Assistance Act (Public Laws 100-77 and 100-68) Emergency Shelter Grants Program 1. NAME OF APPLICANT 2. GRANT NUMBER County of Oakland S-07-UC-26-0002 3. APPLICANT ADDRESS (Include Street, City, County, State, and Zip Code) 4. DATE OF APPLICATION 1200 North Telegraph Road 03115/07 Pontiac, Ml 48341-1043 5. DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY HUD 03/15/07 6. FUNDING APPROVAL )0( ORIGINAL AMENDMENT NO. . AMOUNT OF EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS APPROVED a. Amount of ESGP Funds Currently Reserved for this Applicant $ 168.718 b. Amount of ESGP Funds Now Being Approved for this Applicant $ 168,718 c. Amount of Reservation to be Cancelled (Line 7.a minus 7.b $ -0- , SPECIAL CONDITIONS (Check applicable box) )0( Not Applicable i3 Attached . DATE APPLICANT NOTIFIED FUNDING HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED: 05/31/07 ENT OF HOU IN AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT , ...mr„.... • BY Dire , Office of Community Planningand Development TITLE May 31, 2007 DATE .,..: i:_-,• ---,4,4:-.,-tp ,I3F.,;.,:,-.÷-,:,:a _ -:e- , L' ‘L- E lz, ,: -C•C: " 1: '-,,ki.--;-"--74Zwt1.413V4- r..., ___ .,.,„ - E:siiit-zr-5Th ., _ ,s "a4"- — - __ — • ,,,, 4, , EIATCH 2 ' TAG PROGRAM A REG AREA :DOCUMENT NO PROJECT NUMBER ' 4 12 13 14 16 CATEGORY AMOUNT 1 EFFeCrivE DOCUMENT 2C Grant No.: S-07-UC-26-0002 [Insert rest of grant number beginning with "MC" for Metro City or "UC" for Urban County] Official Contact Person: Karry Rieth Telephone No: 248-858-5403 FAX: 248-858-5311 E-mail Address: riethk,co.oakland.tni.us Tax ID No: 38-6004876 Unit of Government No: 269125 FY 2007 LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM This Grant Agreement is made by and between the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Oakland County the Grantee, for FY 2007 of the Emergency Shelter Grants Program in the amount of $ 168,718 , This grant was authorized by Subtitle B of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 USC 11301 (1988), as amended (the "Act"). In addition, the grant operates through HUD's regulations at 24 CFR Part 576, as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time, which are incorporated as part of this Agreement. In reliance upon the Consolidated Plan and certifications, the Secretary agrees, upon execution of the Grant Agreement, to provide the Grantee with the agreed grant funds. The grantee must comply with requirements for record keeping and annual performance reporting to HUD within 90 days after the close of its consolidated program year, as required by 24 CFR 91.520. This includes the periodic information collected through HUD's Integrated Disbursements and Information System (IDIS). The grantee's IDIS reporting must include information on grant activities, project sponsors, project sites, and beneficiaries (including racial and ethnic data on participants). This information will be used for program monitoring and evaluation purposes. The grantee agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in distributing funds provided under this Grant Agreement and to accept responsibility for ensuring compliance by recipient entities which may receive funding assistance. The grantee agrees to comply with the provisions of the environmental requirements of 24 CFR Part 58 as applicable under 24 CFR 576.57(e) with respect to funds provided under this Grant Agreement. • • A, 1 The grantee further agrees to provide sufficient detail on matching funds so as to identify the specific sources and amounts of the funds as required by 42 USC 11375(a)(1). The following parties execute this Grant Agreement on the dates set forth below as follows: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Typed Name of Signatory Director, Community Planning and Development Title GRANTEE By: Signature and Date Typed Name of Signatory Title • "0 FISCAL NOTE CMISC. #07164 July 19, 2007 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, MIKE ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION - 2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2006-2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT 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 authorizes acceptance of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for program year 2007 for the consolidated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) in the amount of $5,664,470. 2. The award includes $3,892,687 for the Community Development Block Grant, $1,567,651 for the HOME Investment Partnership Grant, $35,414 for the HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative and $168,718 for the Emergency Shelter Grant. 3. The award also includes $1,500,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan Funds, $324,460.90 in Community Program Income, $680,000 in estimated HOME Program Income, and requires a HOME County match of $352,722 for a consolidated 2007 program year grant total of $8,521,652.90. 4. The Federal grant award of $5,664,470 is $30,967 (.54%) less than the application of $5,695,437 and the 2006 program year award. 5. Local County match of $352,722 (25%) is required for grant funding allocated to housing rehabilitation and/or new construction activities for the HOME Investment Partnership Grant. The 25% match percentage requirement is the same as the match requirement in the 2006 HOME Investment Partnership Grant. 6. County Match of $352,722 is available in the Non-Departmental Grant Match line item of the FY 2007 General Fund Budget, account #10100- 9090101-196030-730800. No additional appropriation is required. 7. Indirect costs associated with this grant are not paid due to administrative and planning limits. 8. The funding period is for the program year May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008. 9. The resolution also amends the 2006 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance to reflect actual funding generated by the CDBG Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund, the Home Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund, and HOME Community Housing Development Organization Program Income in the program year period of May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007. 10. A FY 2007 Budget amendment is recommended as follows: General Fund #10100 Expenditures 9090101-196030-730800 Non-Dept Grant Match ($352,722) 9090101-196030-788001-29711 Transfer Out 352,722 $ -0- FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and Coulter absent. • • Home Investment Partnership Fund #29711 Revenue 1090659-132240-695500-10100 Transfer In 1090659-132260-695500-10100 Transfer In Housing Rehab Match CHDO Match FINANCE COMMITTEE $293,935 58,787 $352,722 $293,935 58,787 $352,722 $ -0- Expenditures 1090659-132240-730884 1090659-132260-730261 -Ruth-Jrciffrison, County Clerk Resolution #07164 July 19, 2007 Moved by Potts supported by Zack the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda, be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Burns, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Zack, Bullard. (22) 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). "Immo, I HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Ruth Johnson, 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 July 19, 2007, 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 19th day of July, 2007.