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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
February 7, 2019 Meeting called to order by Chairperson David Woodward at 9:40 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (20) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Kochenderfer. (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by Michael Gingell. Moved by Miller seconded by Jackson the minutes of the January 24, 2019 Board Meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by McGillivray seconded by Gingell the agenda be approved as presented. AYES: Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (19) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved. Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from County Executive L. Brooks Patterson re-appointing Mr. Keith Lerminiaux and Mr. Gordon Snavely to the Claims Review Committee for the 2019-2020 term. Without objection the appointments were confirmed. Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from Corporation Counsel Keith J. Lerminiaux appointing Ms. Joellen Shortley and Keith J. Lerminiaux (as alternate) to the Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee for the 2019-2020 term. Without objection the appointments were confirmed. Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from Chairperson David T. Woodward exercising the authority granted under provisions Rules of the Board, section, IX.H.(1) to authorize the submission of the grant application for the USEPA FY 19 Brownfields Assessment Grant Program due to time constraints. Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from Chairperson David T. Woodward appointing an AD HOC Review Committee of Oakland County’s Department of Management and Budget – Purchasing Division Policies and Procedures. Commissioner William Miller, Chair, Commissioner Kristen Nelson and a Commissioner to be named by the Minority Caucus Chair. Without objection the appointments were confirmed.
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Chairperson David Woodward made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the Economic Development and Community Affairs – Resolution Approving the Provisions of a Brownfield Plan for the 1200 Auburn Road – City of Pontiac Project. Is there anyone present who wishes to speak?” No one requested to speak, and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed. Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Markham.
Commissioner Markham addressed the Board to introduce Robert Gatt, Mayor, City of Novi and Abbey Leffler, Anniversary Celebration Coordinator, City of Novi.
Commissioner Markham addressed the Board to present a Proclamation in honor of the City of Novi’s 50th Anniversary. Novi was first settled by Eratus P. Ingersoll who paid $100 for 80 acres of land in 1825, before
Michigan even became a state. In 1832, the state legislature officially separated Novi Township from Farmington Township, and the City of Novi was incorporated in 1969. Robert Gatt, Mayor, City of Novi addressed the Board. Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce Matt Owens, Chief Network Officer,
Oakland Community Health Network and Christine Burk, Communications Director, Oakland Community Health Network. Matt Owens, Chief Network Officer and Christine Burk, Communications Director addressed the Board to
give a presentation entitled: “Oakland Community Health Network – Specialized Residential Services Update”.
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment: Krista Nesbit, Craig Oliver, Bill Sharp and Doug Neff.
Moved by Weipert seconded by Gingell to amend the resolutions on the Consent Agenda to add Co-Sponsors.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to amend the resolutions on the Consent Agenda to
add Co-Sponsors passed.
Moved by Quarles seconded by Luebs the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted.) The vote for this motion appears on page 51. The resolutions on
this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}): *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19021 BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN COUNTY INTERESTS IN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY LOCATED WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County holds legal title to a large portion of the water supply system serving the
residents of the Charter Township of Highland; and WHEREAS such water supply system consists of fee simple property, easements and rights of way for the
related equipment, facilities and improvements, excluding private water leads; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland desires to transfer ownership and the Charter Township of Highland
desires to accept ownership from Oakland County those water system assets which do not have outstanding bond debt; and
WHEREAS one water main located within the Charter Township of Highland, including any related easements and rights of way, is subject to outstanding bond debt and will remain with Oakland County until the debt is paid off; and WHEREAS a separate resolution will address the conveyance of said one water main once the bond debt
is satisfied; and
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WHEREAS there is no outstanding bonds or other indebtedness with respect to the property interests included with this transfer that would otherwise prohibit the transfer of these property interests; and WHEREAS there is no cash related loss as a result of the property transfer; and WHEREAS the capital assets of the system have a value of $7,598,553 with accumulated depreciated of $2,439,488 leaving a remaining book value of $5,159,065 as of December 31, 2018, which will be removed from the Highland Township Water Supply System fund; and
WHEREAS the office of the Water Resources Commissioner has prepared all necessary documents related to the conveyance via Quit Claim Deed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby transfers and assigns certain County interest in fee simple property, easements and rights of way of the water system
including related equipment, facilities and improvements, excluding private leads related to the local water supply serving the Charter Township of Highland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Quit Claim Deed in favor of the Charter Township of Highland and execute any other necessary property transfer documents to effectuate the transfer of the County’s interest in those water supply system assets not subject to outstanding bond debt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following budget amendment is recommended:
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FUND (#57107) FY 2019 Revenue 6010101-149999-675356 Loss on Sale of Equipment ($5,159,065) 6010101-149999-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 5,159,065 Total Revenue $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. WILLIAM MILLER Copy of Correspondence from Kelsey Cooke, Drainage District Legal Consel, Quit Claim Conveyance of Fee Simple Property, Easements and Right-of-Way for Water Supply System and Sanitary Sewer System
Facilities and Improvements and Attachment “A” – Quit Claim Deed to Township of Highland Water Supply Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 53.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19022
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – MODIFICATION OF THE MANDATORY 4/40 WORK SCHEDULE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #08118 approved alternative 4/40 work schedules; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #10094 allows the Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) the flexibility of assigning a 10-hour, four-day work schedule to County employees assigned to various
maintenance units of the WRC; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #16139 established that WRC employees within specific job
classifications and position numbers, when mandated to work a 4/40 work schedule, would be paid 10 hours of holiday pay for those holidays that fall within the mandated 4/40 period starting on or near the last full pay period in March through or near the last full pay period in September; and WHEREAS each WRC maintenance unit is unique and the nature and volume of their work varies such
that efficiencies and scheduling advantages can be gained by shortening the mandated 10-hour, four-day workweek period for certain units; and
WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner requests the flexibility to allow the Sewer Systems, Systems Control, Construction Drain Maintenance, Water Systems, Cross Connection/IPP Services, GWK Retention Basin, Pump Systems Admin, Pump Systems Water, Pump Systems Sewer, and Pump Systems Grinder Pump maintenance units to annually determine and establish the optimal starting and ending dates
for its mandated 4/40 work schedule, by choosing a series of contiguous full pay periods that fall within the
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previously approved limits, while preserving the employees’ eligibility to receive 10 hours of holiday pay for any holiday that falls within the established 4/40 period; and WHEREAS the flexibility of adjusting the described mandated 4/40 work schedule will not have a material financial impact. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the eligibility to receive 10 hours of holiday pay for any holiday that falls within a mandated 4/40 work schedule period be extended to those employees in a position
assigned to specific field maintenance units for a duration shorter than, but still within, the previously approved period starting on or near the last full pay period in March through or near the last full pay period in September. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Water Resources Commissioner will notify the Human Resources
Department by March 1st each year, which maintenance units will be assigned a mandated 4/40 work schedule and the duration of the schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following units and Full-Time Eligible positions will be affected: DEPARTMENT NUMBER BUDGETED CLASSIFICATION POSITION 6010120 Automobile Mechanic II 06416 Construction Inspector III 11781, 11782
Engineering Technician 06423
Maintenance Laborer-WRC 01581, 02838, 06043
06853, 06901
Maintenance Mechanic I 01223, 01304, 01471,
02448, 02975, 06844,
09569, 09785, 10476,
11457
Maintenance Mechanic II 00293, 03012, 06898, 11454, 11455 Sewer Maintenance Supv I 07184, 09571, 11452
Sewer Maintenance Supv II 03116 Technical Assistant 11523
WRC Crew Ldr - Water & Sewer 00307, 07189, 09784,
11453
WRC Operations Clerk 00528
6010125 Electronics Technician I 01682, 06850
Electronics Technician II 10234, 11600
Electronics Technician III 07090
Maintenance Laborer-WRC 09289
Office Assistant I 11874
Skilled Maintenance Mech III 01415, 01964, 09987,
11449, 11598, 11599
Systems Control Supervisor I 07764, 11389
Systems Control Supervisor II 02915
User Support Specialist II 09287
WRC Operations Clerk 06856
6010132 Construction Inspector II 05266, 06897, 07998
08025, 11559
Construction Inspector III 00660, 00833, 01523,
05265, 07096, 10232,
10233
Construction Inspector IV 02062, 03301
Engineering Systems Coord 05611
Engineering Technician 07188
Lake Level Technician 00735, 01021, 03223
Maintenance Laborer-WRC 03517, 06903
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Maintenance Mechanic I 07185, 09812
Maintenance Mechanic II 01194, 06899
WRC Operations Clerk 06413
Sewer Maintenance Supv I 03559, 11700
Supervisor Const Sup Drn Maint 03424
Survey Party Supervisor 01410
WRC Crew Ldr - Water & Sewer 10248
6010140 Construction Inspector II 03622
Engineering Systems Coord 06049
Engineering Technician 09787, 11541
Maintenance Laborer-WRC 01710, 02247, 02981 04450, 06852 Maintenance Mechanic I 02099, 09810, 11543,
11544, 11545
Maintenance Mechanic II 00808, 01138, 01431,
02286, 02902, 06858,
09288, 09783, 10095,
10096, 10475, 11546,
11547, 11548, 11549,
11550, 11551, 11552
11553, 11554
Meter Mechanic I 09087
Office Assistant II 03441
Skilled Maintenance Mech III 11701
Technical Assistant 11525
Water Maintenance Supervisor I 02943, 03659, 11558
Water Maintenance Supv II 03002
WRC Crew Ldr - Water & Sewer 00297, 00308, 11451,
11560
WRC Operations Clerk 03381
User Support Specialist II 12005
6010141 Cross Connect & Pretreat Coord 10099
Engineering Systems Coord 11538
Engineering Technician 09782, 11540
Maintenance Mechanic II 09985, 09986, 11555,
11556, 11557
Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III 10355
Supervisor Crs Conn & Pre Trea 06050
WRC Operations Clerk 09093, 12006, 12007
6010150 Engineering Systems Coordinator 09091
Office Assistant I 11703
Pump Maintenance Mechanic II 00878, 01582, 01734,
02851, 03029, 05587,
07762, 07765, 09570,
09572, 10098, 10249,
11702
Pump Maintenance Supervisor I 02265
Supv-WRC Retention Basins 02036
Water Res Rec Spv I 02697
WRC Crew Leader-Pump Maint 00656, 00901, 06251
6010160 Engineering Aide 01810
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Engineering Systems Coordinator 11526
Engineering Technician 06244, 09286
Pump Maintenance Supervisor II 02725
Technical Assistant 11705
6010161 Pump Maintenance Mechanic I 10097
Pump Maintenance Mechanic II 00356, 03446, 09089,
11448, 11706
Pump Maintenance Supervisor I 10247
WRC Crew Leader-Pump Maint 06811, 06845
6010162 Construction Inspector II 07092
Pump Maintenance Mechanic I 06839
Pump Maintenance Mechanic II 00619, 03005, 05624,
09090
Pump Maintenance Supervisor I 09285
WRC Crew Leader-Pump Maint 11450
6010163 Pump Maintenance Mechanic I 06812
Pump Maintenance Mechanic II 01762
Pump Maintenance Supervisor I 01019
Skilled Maintenance Mech III 03305, 03395
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this time. Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution. WILLIAM MILLER (The vote for this motion appears on page 53.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19023)
BY: Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 1200 AUBURN ROAD – CITY OF PONTIAC
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on January 30, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
HELAINE ZACK
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19023 BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee IN RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 1200 AUBURN ROAD – CITY OF PONTIAC PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended (the “Act”), have established a redevelopment of Brownfields Redevelopment Authority and Board (OCBRA) to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields within Oakland County’s communities; and
WHEREAS the 1200 Auburn Road site in The City of Pontiac (the “Property”) is defined as functionally obsolete under state statute and a non-producing parcel; and WHEREAS a Brownfield clean up and redevelopment plan amendment (the “Plan”) has been prepared to restore the environmental and economic viability of this parcel; and
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WHEREAS pursuant to OCBRA by-laws, a local committee has been appointed, participated in discussions regarding the proposed plan and project, reviewed the plan, and recommends its approval; and WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has reviewed the Plan, and has been provided a reasonable opportunity to express views and recommendations regarding the Plan in accordance with Sections 13 (13) of the Act, and has concurred with the provisions of the Plan; and WHEREAS the OCBRA, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 13 of the Act, has approved a
resolution (attached) adopting the Plan, and recommends the adoption of the Plan by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to be carried out within the City of Pontiac relating to the 1200 Auburn Road redevelopment in the City of Pontiac; and WHEREAS the developer, Peninsula Holdings II, LLC, will assume Brownfield related eligible activity
development costs estimated at $312,044 with a potential $37,113 contingency resulting in a total reimbursement in a not-to-exceed amount of $349,157. Costs include preparation of environmental site
assessments and hazardous materials survey, industrial cleaning and oversight/sampling/reporting, demolition, asbestos activities, and preparation and implementation of the Brownfield Plan and Act 381 Work Plan associated activities; and WHEREAS the cost of these eligible plan activities will be reimbursed to the developer by the Oakland
County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (OCBRA) from tax capture based on the incremental difference on the taxable value of the property; estimated at $465,721 of total tax capture over an eleven
(11) year period ($40,632 estimated for County General Operating and $2,362 estimated for Parks and Recreation).
Total tax capture consists of the following: Developer Reimbursement $ 349,157
Local Brownfield Revolving Fund $ 42,363 State Revolving Fund $ 19,201
OCBRA Admin Fees $ 55,000 Total Tax Capture $ 465,721 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan to be carried out within the City of Pontiac, relating to the 1200 Auburn Road redevelopment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan approved by the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the 1200 Auburn Road redevelopment in the City of Pontiac shall be held on February 7, 2019, at 9:30 AM in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED no budget amendment is required as the budget already includes estimated tax capture offsets.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Resolution to Approve a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the 1200 Auburn Road Brownfield Project – January 8, 2019, Establishment of a Committee for the 1200 Auburn Road Brownfield Site – January 8, 2019 and Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Brownfield Plan – Peninsula Plastics – Project Growth Located at 1200 Auburn Avenue Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 53.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19024 BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: TREASURER’S OFFICE – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL TO WAIVE INTEREST AND FEES FOR CERTAIN QUALIFYING TAXPAYERS THROUGH APRIL 30, 2019
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS many Oakland County taxpayers rely on refund checks from the Homestead Property Tax Credit they receive from the State of Michigan as a part of their Michigan Income Tax refund to pay their
current year property taxes; and
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WHEREAS pursuant to Section 211.44(3) of Michigan Compiled Laws a local unit of government may waive penalty and interest for eligible taxpayers; and WHEREAS eligible taxpayers are defined in Section 211.44(3) as “a senior citizen, paraplegic, quadriplegic, hemiplegic, eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, eligible widow or widower, totally and permanently disabled person, or blind person,”; and WHEREAS provided a taxpayer has not received the credit before February 15, a written claim must be
made by that date with the local unit treasurer pursuant to Section 211.44(3); and WHEREAS Section 211.59(3) allows the County Board of Commissioners to also waive interest and fees for eligible taxpayers through April 30; and WHEREAS some qualified taxpayers may not receive their Homestead Property Tax Credit checks in time
to make their property tax payments at their city or township; and WHEREAS the waiver of County interest and fees through April 30, 2019 will have minimal impact on
General Fund revenues. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in accordance with Section 211.59(3) of Michigan Compiled Laws, authorizes the Oakland County Treasurer to waive all County interest and fees (for the 2018 property tax collections) through April 30, 2019, for eligible taxpayers
who have qualified at their city or township for a local exemption under Section 211.44(3). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to notify by mail those who
are eligible for this exemption pursuant to Section 211.44(3) of Michigan Compiled Laws. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
(The vote for this motion appears on page 53.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19025 BY: Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROPOSED CITY OF NOVI CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY TAX CAPTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly supports the economic growth of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS one of the tools used to promote economic growth is Tax Increment Financing used in conjunction with Corridor Improvement Authorities (CIAs); and
WHEREAS to review requests from the County’s cities, villages and townships to establish DDAs, CIAs and LDFAs, the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #18000, approved January
17, 2018 which updated the Policy for the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee (TIF Review Committee) to consider when evaluating and making recommendations to the
Finance Committee on the County’s participation in these proposed authorities; and WHEREAS the City of Novi (“City”) held a public hearing on October 8, 2018, to present its CIA development
and Tax Increment Financing Plan (“TIF Plan”); and WHEREAS on October 25, 2018, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pursuant to MR #18358 exempted its taxes from capture by the Novi Corridor Improvement Authority; and WHEREAS the CIA and the City appeared before the TIF Review Committee on January 30, 2019, to
present the proposed plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, upon
recommendation from its TIF Review Committee, recommends that the County, through its Corporation Counsel, attempts to negotiate a contract consistent with the CIA’s presentation to the TIF Review Committee on January 30, 2019. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the County determines later that it is advisable to opt-in to the CIA,
and if a contract is successfully negotiated, the County may revise its decision to exempt its taxes from capture by the CIA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners requests the County Clerk send a signed copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the City of Novi. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. HELAINE ZACK
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Copy of City of Novi Corridor Improvement Authority – Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 53.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19026
BY: Healthy Communities and Environment Committee, Penny Luebs, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – MANDY’S PLACE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES DONATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County Children’s Village Division of the Health and Human Services Department is
requesting approval to accept a donation from the Oakland County Children’s Village Foundation, a separate non-profit entity, of a replacement playground structure on Mandy’s Place playground; and WHEREAS in 1994, the Children’s Village Foundation purchased a play structure for Mandy’s Place; and WHEREAS Oakland County Department of Facilities Management deemed the play structure as hazardous
and unusable, ordering a tear out; and WHEREAS the old play structure has been removed; and
WHEREAS Mandy’s Place currently has no outside play structure for residents; and WHEREAS Mandy’s Place is an emergency shelter program that provides short-term placement services
for children from birth to age 17. Mandy's Place provides a therapeutic, homelike intervention for youth; and WHEREAS outdoor play is essential to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of children
making the replacement of the playground structure at Mandy’s Place a necessity; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Children’s Village Foundation desires to donate a new playground
structure and installation services for the benefit of children residing at Oakland County Children’s Village Mandy’s Place; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Children’s Village Foundation plans to purchase the playground equipment from Miracle Midwest and plans to have Saf’ Play provide installation of the play structure and surface
material surrounding the structure; and WHEREAS the value of the playground equipment and installation services being donated by the Oakland
County Children’s Village Foundation is $35,980; and WHEREAS a Donation Agreement between the County of Oakland and Oakland County Children’s Village
Foundation has been prepared by Oakland County Corporation Counsel; and WHEREAS there are no financial implications for the County beyond the normal maintenance cost, which
will be covered by the existing Oakland County Children’s Village Division of the Health and Human Services Department’s operating budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the acceptance of the playground equipment and installation services donated by the Oakland County
Children’s Village Foundation valued at $35,980. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson
to execute the Donation Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Children’s Village Foundation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute the Bill of Sale document (Exhibit II of the Donation Agreement) to transfer and convey the playground structure from the Oakland County Children’s Village Foundation to the County of Oakland in
the amount of one dollar ($1.00). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this time.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Healthy Communities and Environment Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Donation Agreement Between the County of Oakland and Children’s Village Foundation Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 53.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #19009) BY: Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee IN RE: MR #19009 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on January 28, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the 1st BE IT FURTHER paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the creation continuation of the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force to serve as the leading resource for Oakland County in the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation related to the cruel and illegal act of human trafficking in all its forms, through education, advocacy and collaboration. 2. Amend the 9th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of up to $50,000
$48,124 available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance titled Board of Commissioners Projects Board of Commissioners department budget under the Special Projects account. 3. Amend the 10th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in accordance with the Rules of the Board of Commissioners relating to Sponsorship of Events, Activities of Adjunct Committees the associated expenditure activity for this program is as follows:
• $25,000 $23,124 Resources: subject matter experts, consultants, intern or part-time non-eligible staff;
• $15,000 Public Awareness: production of public service announcement videos, advertising on bill boards, buses and similar initiatives
• $10,000 Outreach and Education: lectures, seminars, literature and similar materials
4. Add the following as the 13th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED no budget amendment is required at this time. Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
NANCY QUARLES MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19009 BY: Commissioners Janet Jackson, District #21; Gwen Markham, District #9; Michael Spisz, District #3; Kristen Nelson, District #5; and Eileen Kowall, District #6; Penny Luebs, District #16; Helaine Zack; District #18; William Miller, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS even with the diligent efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement, human trafficking is the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world today, according to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services; and WHEREAS human trafficking is a crime against humanity that violates the most basic human rights and victims suffer a horrible injustice; and WHEREAS human trafficking victims are children - boys and girls, along with adults - men and women who
are recruited, harbored, obtained, or exported through force, fraud or coercion for the purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labor, involuntary servitude, debt bondage and other methods of slavery; and
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WHEREAS an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 American children - boys and girls, some as young as 14 years old, are at risk of being trafficked for commercial sex in the United States each year; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan has the 6th largest call volume to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline; and WHEREAS Michigan’s Attorney General has identified human trafficking as a serious concern for law enforcement agencies, coordinating efforts for training, awareness and victim care; and
WHEREAS the Human Trafficking Commission Act, Act 325 of 2014, established the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission for the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation to the illegal act of human trafficking in the State; and WHEREAS on January 14, 2015 a majority of the new legislation from the 2014 Human Trafficking
Legislative Package took effect to fight against the horrific crimes of human trafficking; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognized the seriousness of human trafficking
and sponsored a successful event in 2014 to provide human trafficking professional training and public awareness in Oakland County; and WHEREAS Oakland County is dedicated to preventing and combating Human trafficking and through a collaborative effort has launched the Oakland County Human Trafficking website to enhance public
awareness, conduct outreach in the community, and work with the victims of human trafficking; and WHEREAS Oakland County remains unrelenting in its efforts to end the exploitation and injustice suffered
by the victims of this crime and in 2018, in partnership with Common Ground, launched the Oakland County Human Trafficking Hot Line to provide trafficking victims crisis support, intervention and program services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners continue to recognize the ongoing threat of human trafficking and the necessity to be relentless in the protection of
vulnerable adults and children and the safety of the citizens of Oakland County now and in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the creation of
the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force to serve as the leading resource for Oakland County in the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation related to the cruel and illegal act of human trafficking in all
its forms, through education, advocacy and collaboration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners will appoint three (3)
Commissioners from the majority party and two (2) Commissioner from the minority party to serve as the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) leadership in the following capacity
(1) Oakland County Commissioner to serve as Chairperson (1) Oakland County Commissioner to serve as Majority Vice Chairperson
(1) Oakland County Commissioner to serve as Minority Vice Chairperson (1) Oakland County Commissioner to serve as Majority Leadership Member
(1) Oakland County Commissioner to serve as Minority Leadership Member BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force will appoint a
representative (member) from each of the following to establish the Core Group: (1) Representative from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Health and Human Services Department (1) Representative from the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Circuit Court - Family/Youth Assistance (1) Representative from Oakland Schools (1) Representative from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (1) Representatives from Victim Services Agencies – CARE House and Common Ground
(1) Representative as a Survivor of Human Trafficking BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointments and length of service to the Oakland County Human
Trafficking Task Force will be at the discretion of the Chairperson and will not exceed the term of the County Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED if a vacancy occurs on the Task Force, the Chairperson of the OCHTTF will appoint a representative to fill the vacancy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that other interested individuals, community organizations and non-profits may be invited to offer assistance by the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Oakland County Human
Trafficking Task Force. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force shall be authorized to do the following: (a) Identify sources of funding to combat human trafficking in Oakland County and make
recommendations to appropriate agencies to access this funding when relevant.
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(b) Identify opportunities to provide information and training regarding human trafficking to law enforcement, judicial, social services, health care, educational and other appropriate agencies. (c) Collect and analyze information regarding human trafficking in Oakland County. (d) Improve the coordination of information sharing and the activities of agencies combatting human trafficking in Oakland County. (e) Review existing services and activities to combat human trafficking in Oakland County, make
recommendations for improvement and provide informational materials to assist crime victims in accessing these programs. (f) Improve public awareness of the crime of human trafficking and preventative measures. (g) Make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding potential changes in federal,
state, county or local policies or laws that would enhance efforts to combat and prevent the crime of human trafficking.
(h) Plan, coordinate and implement community events to expand public awareness, provide education and training, and the prevention of human trafficking. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners requests the cooperation of all related county agencies in the prevention, intervention, education and public awareness of human trafficking.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of up to $50,000 available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance titled Board of Commissioners Projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in accordance with the Rules of the Board of Commissioners relating to Sponsorship of Events, Activities of Adjunct Committees the associated expenditure activity for this program
is as follows:
• $25,000 Resources: subject matter experts, consultants, intern or part-time non-eligible staff;
• $15,000 Public Awareness: production of public service announcement videos, advertising on bill boards, buses and similar initiatives
• $10,000 Outreach and Education: lectures, seminars, literature and similar materials BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the expenditure of funds shall be forwarded on recommendation of the
Chairperson of the OCHTTF, with concurrence from the Majority and Minority Vice Chairpersons, for approval by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for purposes of human trafficking prevention,
intervention, education and public awareness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report will be submitted to the Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee and the Finance Committee outlining the expenditures and activities of the OCHTTF quarterly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies to Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel, the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, The
Michigan Rescue and Reach Coalition, Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Oakland Schools, Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, Crossroads for Youth, Jewish Family Services, Youth Assistance for Oakland County and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JANET JACKSON, GWEN MARKHAM, MICHAEL SPISZ, KRISTEN NELSON, EILEEN
KOWALL, HELAINE ZACK, PENNY LUEBS, DAVID WOODWARD, ANGELA POWELL, CHRISTINE LONG, WILLIAM MILLER, SHELLEY TAUB, TOM MIDDLETON, THOMAS
KUHN, MARCIA GERSHENSON, BOB HOFFMAN, PHILIP WEIPERT, GARY MCGILLIVRAY
(The vote for this motion appears on page 53.) *REPORT (MISC. #19019) BY: Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY – MARCH 4-8, 2019
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on January 28, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. NANCY QUARLES MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19019 BY: Commissioners David T. Woodward, District #19; Tom Kuhn, District #11; Janet Jackson, District #21;
Nancy Quarles, District #17; Gwen Markham, District #9; Gary McGillivray, District #20; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Bob Hoffman, District # 2; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Shelley Taub, District #12; Penny Luebs, District #16; Helaine Zack, District #18; William Miller, District #14; Marcia Gershenson, District #13 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK IN
OAKLAND COUNTY – MARCH 4-8, 2019 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS begun as a pilot in 1966, today 14 million students in America receive a nutritious breakfast each day through the School Breakfast Program; and WHEREAS in 1975, the School Breakfast Program received permanent authorization from Congress which
declared its intent that the program “be made available in all schools where it is needed to provide adequate nutrition for children in attendance” with priority consideration for those schools with a special need to
improve the nutrition and dietary practices of children from low-income families; and WHEREAS studies show serving children breakfast at school significantly improves their cognitive or
mental abilities, enabling them to be more alert, ability to maintain a healthy weight, and achieve proficiency on standardized test scores; and
WHEREAS research shows the simple act of eating school breakfast can dramatically change a child’s life, resulting in higher test scores, calmer classrooms, fewer trips to the nurse, and better attendance and
graduation rates; and WHEREAS breakfast consumption is also associated with other healthy lifestyle factors, and a University
of Michigan study found children who do not consume breakfast are more likely to be less physically active and have a lower cardio respiratory fitness level than those students who exhibit habitual school-day
breakfast consumption; and WHEREAS children who receive breakfast at school avoid chronic absenteeism, experience fewer health
problems associated with hunger, such as dizziness, lethargy, stomachaches and ear aches, and perform significantly better than their peers who do not receive breakfast at school in terms of cooperation, discipline
and inter-personal behaviors; and WHEREAS the School Breakfast Program has potential long-term economic benefits such as students who
attend class on a regular basis are 20% more likely to graduate from high school, in addition, high school graduates typically earn $10,000 more per year and enjoy a 4% higher employment rate; and
WHEREAS a study sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service found that elementary school-age students are more likely to participate in the School Breakfast Program
when they come from lower income households; and WHEREAS in addition to recognizing School Breakfast Week in Oakland County the Board of
Commissioners champions efforts to advance the quality of life for residents and families in Oakland County by investing in programs like the Oakland County School Breakfast Program in partnership with United Way for Southeastern Michigan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby declares
March 4-8, 2019 as School Breakfast Week in Oakland County and encourages the support and utilization of the federally assisted School Breakfast Program for the school children of Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. DAVID WOODWARD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, THOMAS KUHN, JANET JACKSON, NANCY QUARLES, GWEN MARKHAM, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, KRISTEN NELSON, BOB HOFFMAN, EILEEN KOWALL, SHELLEY TAUB,
PENNY LUEBS, HELAINE ZACK, WILLIAM MILLER, PHILIP WEIPERT (The vote for this motion appears on page 53.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19027 BY: Commissioner Gary McGillivray, Chairperson, Public Safety and Social Justice Committee IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE — 2019 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office is applying to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Public Act
451 funding administered through the Marine Safety Grant Program to conduct Marine Safety activities; and WHEREAS the 2019 grant program period is January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 for State funding and January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 for Federal funding; and
WHEREAS this is the 44th year of grant application; and WHEREAS last year the Sheriff’s Office applied for $585,235 and was awarded $124,000 in grant funding;
and WHEREAS the grant application is requesting $671,824 of which $483,170 is for operations and $188,654 is for equipment; and WHEREAS there is no match requirement for Federal funding and a 25% match requirement for State
funding which will be met by Marine Safety Program expenses budgeted in the Sheriff Office’s General Fund budget; and
WHEREAS this grant application has completed the Grant Review Process and is in compliance with Miscellaneous Resolution #19006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the submission of the 2019 Marine Safety Grant Application from the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $671,824. BE IT FURTHER RESOLOVED that application of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this time.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Safety and Social Justice Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office – 2019 Marine Safety Program and Marine Safety Grant Application 2019 – Organization: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Applicant Information Incorporated
by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 53.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19028 BY: Public Safety and Social Justice Committee, Gary McGillivray, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2019 OAKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) BYRNE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan State Police has awarded the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney funding for the FY 2019 Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Byrne Grant Program for the period October 1, 2018 through
September 30, 2019; and WHEREAS the grant application requested $470,445 in funding, which resulted in a grant award of
$201,000; and WHEREAS there is no grant match required in FY 2019, but the county has maintained the same level of grant match funding after the state removed the match requirement in FY 2016; and WHEREAS last year the County General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) non-departmental grant match
contributed $134,000 and the Sheriff’s Office is requesting the same be contributed for FY 2019; and WHEREAS the total NET Byrne program budget is $470,445 and a breakdown of the funding sources are
as follows: grant funding of $201,000; County General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) non-departmental grant match of $134,000; with the balance of $135,445 from the Sheriff’s Restricted Law Enforcement Enhance DOJ Fund #21342 to fulfill the program funding obligation; and WHEREAS the grant award provides partial funding of salary for one (1) special revenue (SR) full-time
eligible (FTE) Assistant Prosecutor position (#4010201-07207) in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; and
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WHEREAS the grant award provides partial funding of salary for two (2) SR FTE Sergeant positions (#4030920-09829 and #4030920-09830), and one (1) SR part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Office Assistant II position (#4030920-10931) in the Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS this grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Oakland County NET Byrne Grant award, for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, in the amount of $201,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a voluntary $134,000 grant match (grant match no longer required) be transferred from the County’s General Fund/General Purpose Grant Match account to fulfill the program
funding obligation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $135,445 be transferred from the Sheriff’s Restricted Law Enforcement
Enhancement Fund #21342. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) SR FTE Assistant Prosecutor position (#4010201-07207) in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) SR FTE Sergeant positions (#4030920-09829 and
#4030920-09830), and one (1) SR PTNE 1,000 hour per year Office Assistant II position (#4030920-10931) in the Sheriff’s Office/Investigative and Forensic Services/Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original application as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program, including positions, is contingent upon
continued grant, General Fund grant match, and Law Enforcement restricted fund availability. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)_ FY 2019 Expenditures 9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match ($134,000) 4010101-122080-788001-27320 Transfers Out 67,000
4030901-110090-788001-27320 Transfers Out 67,000 Total Expenditures $ 0 LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCE DOJ FUND (#21342) Revenue 4030901-110090-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 135,445
Total Revenue $ 135,445 Expenditures 4030901-110090-788001-27320 Transfers Out $ 135,445 Total Expenditures $ 135,445 DRUG POLICY GRANT (#27320) GR #0000000760 Bud Ref 2019 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB Revenue 4030901-110090-610313 Federal Operating Grants $ 67,000 4030901-110090-695500-21341 Transfers In (175,096) 4030901-110090-695500-21342 Transfers In 135,445 4030901-110090-695500-10100 Transfers In (67,000) 4010201-122080-695500-10100 Transfers In 67,000 Total Revenue $ 27,349 Expenditures 4030901-110090-702010 Salaries $ 3,752 4030901-110090-722740 Fringe Benefits (871) 4010201-122080-702010 Salaries 23,729 4010201-122080-722740 Fringe Benefits 739 Total Expenditures $ 27,349
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Safety and Social Justice Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GARY MCGILLIVRAY Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office/Prosecuting Attorney - FY 2019 Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Grant and Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Contract Grant Agreement between Michigan
State Police and County of Oakland – 1200 Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, Michigan 48341 – Federal I.D. #: 38-6004876 for N.E.T. – County of Oakland – Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET) – MSP Project Number: JAG-72181-N.E.T.-2019 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote on Consent Agenda, as amended:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell. (20) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Economic Growth and Infrastructure
Committee.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Healthy Communities and Environment Committee.
REPORT
BY: Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having considered these appointments on
January 27, 2019, pursuant to MR #95068, recommends that the following Commissioners be appointed to the Job Evaluation Review Panel for a two-year term for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31,
2020:
Commissioner William Miller Commissioner Janet Jackson
Commissioner Shelley Taub, Alternate The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee concurs with the appointments by the County Executive, Chief Circuit Judge and the other elected officials, as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
NANCY QUARLES Copy of Correspondence from L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive and Correspondence from Kevin Oeffner, Court Administrator, 6th Judicial Circuit Court on file in County Clerk’s office. Moved by Quarles seconded by Miller the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Quarles seconded by Jackson the appointments of Commissioners William Miller, Janet Jackson and Shelley Taub (Alternate) to Job Evaluation Review Panel for a two-year term for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 be confirmed.
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Discussion followed. Vote on appointments: AYES: Jackson, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman. (20) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of Commissioners William Miller, Janet Jackson and Shelley Taub (Alternate) to the Job Evaluation Review Panel for a two-year term for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 were confirmed. There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Public Safety and Social Justice Committee. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19029 BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, District #18; Penny Luebs, District #16; Michael Spisz, District #3; Gwen Markham, District #9; Eileen Kowall, District #6; William Miller, District #14, Marcia Gershenson, District
#13; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Christine Long, District #7; Gary McGillivray, District #20; David Woodward, District #19; Janet Jackson, District #21; Philip Weipert, District #8; Shelley
Taub, District #12 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING MARCH 2019 AS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers
encourage everyone to focus on the abilities of all; and WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities in Michigan share in all citizens' education, competitive
employment and deserve to relax and enjoy their lives in a community setting of their choosing; and WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities make up nearly two (2%) percent of the state's
population, about 180,000 Michigan children and adults in every county across our state; and WHEREAS more than 4,000 Oakland County residents currently receive specialty public mental health
services provided by Oakland Community Health Network, Macomb Oakland Regional Center, and Community Living Services; and
WHEREAS celebrating the abilities and contributions of people with developmental disabilities can only serve to enrich the value of diversity in communities of Michigan and the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS we also recognize the significant contribution of the families of people with developmental disabilities for their caring commitment and their ongoing support that is essential to people leading a
healthy, independent, and productive life in the community; and WHEREAS the most effective way to increase awareness is through equal and active participation in
community activities with the openness to learn and acknowledge each individual's contribution; and WHEREAS we recognize the fundamental rights of all individuals, including those with disabilities, to equal
opportunities to fully participate in the social, educational, political, economic and cultural mainstream of American society; and WHEREAS we celebrate the progress of modern programs which no longer confine persons with developmental disabilities and provide access with self-determination to independent living; and
WHEREAS March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by previous actions of the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins with the Oakland Community Health Network, Macomb Oakland Regional Center, and Community Living Services in recognizing March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We call upon our citizens, governmental agencies, businesses and schools to come together in a culture of reciprocal respect and
opportunity that fosters hope and improved quality of life for all individuals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted
resolution to the Oakland Community Health Network. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. HELAINE ZACK, WILLIAM MILLER, PENNY LUEBS, GWEN MARKHAM, EILEEN KOWALL,
DAVID WOODWARD, BOB HOFFMAN, THOMAS KUHN, MICHAEL SPISZ, PHILIP
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WEIPERT, MARCIA GERSHENSON, MICHAEL GINGELL, KRISTEN NELSON, SHELLEY TAUB, CHRISTINE LONG, TOM MIDDLETON, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, ANGELA POWELL Moved by Zack seconded by Gingell to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19209 –
Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oakland County. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #19209 – Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Zack seconded by Gingell the resolution be adopted. Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19030 BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, District #18; William Miller, District #14; Penny Luebs, District #16; Nancy
Quarles, District #17; Gary McGillivray, District #20 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – POLICY PROHIBITING CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH INDIVIDUALS OF A FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP OF AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 139 of 1973 authorizes the Board of Commissioners to “Establish policies to be followed by the government of the county in the conduct of its affairs”; and
WHEREAS the elected and appointed officials serving in high ranking positions within Oakland County’s government leadership structure must retain the public’s trust, maintain transparency and place public
service before private gain; and WHEREAS the appearance of preferential treatment or undue influence can occur when family members
of high-ranking officials are awarded contracts from Oakland County; and WHEREAS that County’s Purchasing Policies grant elected officials, Deputies and Department Directors
authority to enter into professional services contracts without prior Board approval; and WHEREAS current Purchasing Policies and Procedures do not prohibit contracts between with family
members of Oakland County employees and officials; and WHEREAS current policies only provide for notification to the Auditing Division to make an internal review regarding the contractor; and WHEREAS the elected and appointed officials at Oakland County’s highest offices should be held to a
higher standard. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that that Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts
the following policy: Oakland County shall not enter into a contractual relationship with an individual for a commodity, good or service in excess of $5,000 if that individual is of a familial relationship with an elected or appointed official as defined by Merit Rule 18.2.1. For the purposes of this policy an elected official
shall mean the County Executive, the Sheriff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Treasurer, the Water Resources Commissioner, the County Clerk/Register of Deeds and members of the Board of
Commissioners. An appointed official shall mean the Deputy County Executives, Directors of Departments subject to Board confirmation under PA 139, Undersheriff/Chief Deputy, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds, Chief Deputy Water Resources Commissioner, Chief Assistant Prosecutor. It shall be the responsibility of the vendor and the elected official or appointed
official to disclose and report the existence of a familial relationship promptly to the Purchasing Division and the Board of Commissioners. The terms of any pre-existing contract not in compliance
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with this policy shall be honored but not renewed, this policy may be waived by majority vote of the Board of Commissioners. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners requests that the County Clerk/Register of Deeds distribute the attached policy to the elected and appointed officials covered by this policy upon its enactment. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, WILLIAM MILLER, KRISTEN NELSON, ANGELA POWELL, GWEN MARKHAM, JANET JACKSON, PENNY LUEBS, NANCY QUARLES
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19031 BY: Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESTORATION OF PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CODE OF ETHICS SECTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Fiscal Policies Manual
on May 24, 1990; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Policies Manual adopted by the Board codified the Oakland County Purchasing
Policies Code of Ethics for county officials and employees; and WHEREAS the Code of Ethics provisions of the 1990 Fiscal Policy Manual have been removed and are no
longer included in the Oakland County Department of Management and Budget – Purchasing Division Policies and Procedures adopted May 24, 1990 and Revised May 1, 2004.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby amends the Oakland County Department of Management and Budget – Purchasing Division Policies and
Procedures to re-establish the Code of Ethics for Oakland County Purchasing as follows:
CODE OF ETHICS Employees and officials shall: 1) Refrain from purchasing goods or services for County use from County employees, officials or close relatives. 2) Serve to the best of their ability without regard to sex, age, race, creed, national origin or political belief in making purchasing decisions.
3) Not act as an agent for outside interest in any transaction where the County has direct interest. 4) Not use County purchase orders or County influence to obtain goods or services for themselves or others at County prices or at a discount which could not otherwise be obtained. 5) Remain free from interest or relationships which could prove harmful in carrying out their responsibility to Oakland County. 6) Conduct themselves in such a manner as to comply with all civil rights legislation so as not to engage in any discriminatory acts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Department of Management and Budget – Purchasing Division is authorized to number and codify the section Code of Ethics as they deem appropriate
within the Purchasing Division Policies and Procedure Manual. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MARCIA GERSHENSON The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19032 BY: Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND – ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION ON ADAMS ROAD AT GUNN ROAD – PROJECT NO. 53351
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages, and townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on December 6, 2018, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #18446 which designated $4,372,189 in fund balance for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for projects managed by the RCOC; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland, along with the RCOC, has identified a project and said project
is ready to be undertaken immediately; and WHEREAS the RCOC has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the project in the Charter
Township of Oakland and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the project and has executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2019 authorized amount of Tri-Party
Road Improvement funding for Project No. 53351 in the Charter Township of Oakland is $84,249; and WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for project #53351 in the amount of $84,249; and WHEREAS in the event the FY 2020 Tri-Party Program Funds are not available, the COMMUNITY shall be
responsible for their one-third (1/3) share as well as the COUNTY’S one-third (1/3) share. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the Charter Township of Oakland and authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15% from the original agreement, which are consistent with the project as originally approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in
the quarterly forecast resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of the original agreement will
require a separate resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the Charter Township of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2019 budget will be amended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019 Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $84,249 Total Revenue $84,249 Expenditures 9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $84,249 Total Expenditures $84,249 Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution MICHAEL SPISZ Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence from Shannon Miller, Deputy Secretary – Clerk of the Board, Cost Participation Agreement and Exhibit A – Estimated Project Cost Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee. There were no objections. Commissioner McGillivray addressed the Board to announce the OLSHA 2019 Walk for Warmth will be
held on February 9th at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. Commissioner Jackson addressed the Board to inform everyone that a Community Conversation has been scheduled in Southfield on February 15th to discuss use of the World Medical Relief space for a Community Healthcare Center.
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The Board adjourned at 10:22 a.m. to the call of the Chair or March 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. LISA BROWN DAVID WOODWARD Clerk Chairperson