HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2019.05.23 - 31778REPORT'. (MISC. #19154) May 23, 2019
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: MR #19154 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS —PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION — CITY OF SOUTHFIELD — RECONSTRUCTION
OF CASE AVENUE — PROJECT NO. 2019-21
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above -referenced resolution on
May 14, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
Commissioner William Miller, District #14
Chairperson, Economic Growth and
Infrastructure Committee
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE VOTE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Spisz absent.
#19154
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, District #17 and Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION — CITY OF SOUTHFIELD — RECONSTRUCTION OF CASE AVENUE —
PROJECT NO. 2019-21
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Pilot Local Road Improvement
Program to assist Oakland County's cities and villages with the construction, maintenance and repair of
roads under the supervision, direction and control of cities and villages; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #16103 provides that any Oakland County appropriation in support
of the Pilot Local Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only after completion of all of the
following:
1. The municipality has fully completed and returned the standard project application form approved
by the Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee; and
2. The municipality has submitted a statement detailing that the project will fulfill the requirement of
encouraging and assisting businesses to locate in the county, as required in MCL 123.872; and
3. The municipality has agreed to comply with the provisions of MCL 123,872 that requires a report
shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners outlining the project activities and the degree
that the municipality has met the stated purpose of the project; and
4. The municipality has agreed to comply with policies and procedures of the program as approved
by the Board of Commissioners including supplementary policies approved by the Local Road
Improvement Program Special Committee; and
5. The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee has reviewed and recommended
approval of the application; and
6. The Commissioner(s) representing the city or village requesting the project submits a resolution
authorizing the appropriation of the County's maximum 50% share of the project from the General
Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Pilot Local Road Improvement Program. The resolution shall be
approved by the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee and the full Board; and
7. A public hearing on the proposed project is conducted during a meeting of the Board of
Commissioners; and
8. The municipality has approved and executed a cost participation agreement prepared by
Corporation Counsel in accordance with requirements provided in the policies and procedures of
the program as approved by the Board of Commissioners including supplementary policies
approved by the Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee; and
9. The municipality submits an invoice to the county in accordance with the conditions included in the
cost participation agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield has identified a project and submitted an application detailing the goals
and outcomes of the project; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield has demonstrated that it has available funding equal to a minimum of
50% the project costs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's share of the Fiscal Year 2019 authorized amount of the Local Road
Improvement Program funding for Project No. 2019-21 in the City of Southfield is $339,858 (FY2018 rollover
allocation $172,588; FY2019 allocation $167,270); and
WHEREAS funding of $339,858 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Local Road
Improvement Matching Program (#383465) for Project No. 2019-21; and
WHEREAS a public hearing regarding the project has been held before the Board of Commissioners in
accordance with the requirements of MCL 123.872; and
WHEREAS upon review of the project application, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the
completion of the project will encourage and assist businesses to locate in Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the City of Southfield and authorizes the release of Local Road Improvement
Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance (#383465).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the cost participation agreement with the City of Southfield prepared by Corporation Counsel for the Pilot
Local Road Improvement Program Project No. 201921.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Southfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2019 budget will be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $339,858
Total Revenue 3 888
Expenditures
9010101-153000-740085 Local Road Funding Program 868
Total Expenditures 339 858
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LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT MATCHING FUND PILOT PROGRAM
COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Reconstruction of Case Avenue
City of Southfield
Board Project No. 2019-21
This Agreement, made and entered into this day of , 2019, by and between the
Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, Michigan, hereinafter referred to as the
BOARD, and the City of Southfield, hereinafter referred to as the COMMUNITY, provides as
follows:
WHEREAS, the BOARD has established the Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund
Program, hereinafter the PROGRAM, for the purposes of improving economic development in
Oakland County cities and villages. The terms and policies of the PROGRAM are contained in
Attachment A. The BOARD intends the PROGRAM to assist its municipalities by offering limited
funds, from state statutory revenue sharing funds, for specific, targeted road maintenance and/or
improvement projects on roadways under the jurisdiction of cities and villages; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD shall participate in a city or village road project in an amount not
exceeding 50% of the cost of the road improvement, hereinafter referred to as the PROJECT, and
also not exceeding the Preliminary Distribution Formula as it relates to the COMMUNITY,
(Attachment B); and
WHEREAS, the COMMUNITY has identified the PROJECT as the Reconstruction of Case
Avenue, as more fully described in Attachment C, attached hereto, and made a part hereof, which
improvements involve roads under the jurisdiction of and within the COMMUNITY and are not
under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission for Oakland County or state trunk lines; and
WHEREAS, the COMMUNITY has acknowledged and agreed to the BOARD's policies regarding
the PROGRAM, Attachment A, and further acknowledge and agree that the PROJECT's purpose
is to encourage and assist businesses to locate and expand within Oakland County and shall
submit a report to the BOARD identifying the effect of the PROJECT on businesses in the
COMMUNITY at the completion of the PROJECT. In addition, the COMMUNITY acknowledges
that the program is meant to supplement and not replace funding for existing road programs or
projects; and
WHEREAS, the COMMUNITY has acknowledged and agreed that the PROGRAM is expressly
established as a pilot program and there is no guarantee that the PROGRAM will be continued
from year to year. The BOARD anticipates that most PROJECTS funded under the PROGRAM
will be completed by the end of calendar year 2020. There is no obligation on behalf of the
BOARD to fund either the PROJECT or the PROGRAM in the future; and
WHEREAS the COMMUNITY has acknowledged and agreed that the COMMUNITY shall
assume any and all responsibilities and liabilities arising out of the administration of the PROJECT
and that Oakland County shares no such responsibilities in administering the PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, the estimated total cost of the PROJECT is $1,200,000; and
WHEREAS, said PROJECT involves certain designated and approved Local Road Improvement
Matching Funds in the amount of $339,858, which amount shall be paid to the COMMUNITY by
the BOARD; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD and the COMMUNITY have reached a mutual understanding regarding
the cost sharing of the PROJECT and wish to commit that understanding to writing in this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and in conformity
with applicable law and BOARD resolution(s), it is hereby agreed between the COMMUNITY and
the BOARD that:
1. The BOARD approves of the PROJECT, and in reliance upon the acknowledgements
of the COMMUNITY, finds that the PROJECT meets the purpose of the PROGRAM.
2, The BOARD approves of a total funding amount under the PROGRAM for the
PROJECT in an amount not to exceed $339,858. The COMMUNITY shall submit an invoice to
the COUNTY in the amount of $339,858.
a. The Invoice shall be sent to:
Lynn Sonkiss, Manager of Fiscal Services
Executive Office Building
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Building 41 West
Waterford, MI 48328
3. Upon receipt of said invoice and upon execution of this Agreement, the BOARD shall
pay the COMMUNITY the sum of $339,858 from funds available in the PROGRAM.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and date first
written above.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Its:
COMMUNITY
It's:
Attachment "A"
PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT MATCHING FUND PROGRAM
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Oakland County Government recognizes that Michigan law places the primary responsibility for
road funding on the State and non -county local units of government. However, the County also
recognizes that the law does permit a limited, discretionary role for the County in assisting a road
commission and local units within a county by supporting some road maintenance and
improvement efforts.
Accordingly, for many years Oakland County has voluntarily provided limited assistance to its
cities, villages and townships (CVT's) and to the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC)
by investing in a discretionary Tri -Party Road Program. Authorized under Michigan law, the
County's tri -party funding contributions primarily facilitate safety improvement projects on CVT
roads under the jurisdiction of the RCOC. By law, tri -party funds cannot be used to fund projects
on roads solely under the jurisdiction of CVT's.
Recognizing a continuing need to better maintain local CVT streets and roads, yet being ever
mindful of the County's limited responsibility for and jurisdiction over non -County roads and
streets, Oakland County Government wishes to pilot a discretionary program that is more flexible
than the current Tri -Party Road Program, one that will allow Oakland County to assist its cities
and villages with maintenance and safety projects on non -County roads.
Not being the funding responsibility of County government, local CVT roads generally cannot be
maintained or improved using County funds because doing so would be considered to be the
"gifting" of County resources. However laudable the purpose, Michigan law generally forbids the
gifting of government resources. To avoid application of the constitutionally -based gifting
restriction, the state legislature must, and in this arena has, determined that a public benefit results
from a taxpayer investment, one that provides a quid pro quo sufficient to avoid application of the
gifting prohibition. Here, the legislature has determined that the economic development benefit
presumed to accrue to a county as a result of local street and road investments can provide a
sufficient quid pro quo to county taxpayers justifying a discretionary county investment in a non -
county road, a benefit that constitutes a fair exchange for value and not a gift.
This legislative determination is set forth in 1985 P.A. 9, which amended 1913 P.A. 380, by adding
a new section 2, which in pertinent part provides:
"(1)...A county may grant or loan funds to a township, village or city located within that
county for the purpose of encouraging and assisting businesses to locate and expand
within the county...
(2) A loan or grant made under subsection (1) may be used for local public improvements
or to encourage and assist businesses in locating or expanding in this state, to preserve
jobs in this state, to encourage investment in the communities in this state, or for other
public purposes."
Communities that wish to attract, retain and grow business, retain jobs and encourage community
investment, needs a safely maintained road infrastructure. This road infrastructure must include
both residential and commercial roads as workers and consumers need to get to and from work,
shopping, schools and recreation. In a fiscally prudent and limited manner, the County wishes to
help its cities and villages accomplish this objective by test -piloting a new local road improvement
matching fund program.
Any such program must be mindful of the limits imposed under Public Act 9. One important
restriction Public Act 9 imposed on grants or loans made pursuant to Subsection 2 of the Act is
the mandate that, "A grant or loan under this Subsection shall not be derived from ad valorem
taxes except for ad valorem taxes approved by a vote of the people for economic development."
This means that funding for an expanded local road assistance program cannot utilize proceeds
from any of Oakland County's ad valorem tax levies since no levy has been approved by voters
specifically for economic development.
Given this limitation, it appears that the state statutory revenue sharing appropriated to the County
can provide a non -ad valorem source of funds that legally can be used to support the pilot
program. Competition for those funds, which are limited in amount, is fierce and their yearly
availability is subject to the state legislative process. In the recent past, the State stripped all of
those funds away from Michigan counties. Understanding that reality, it shall be the policy of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the Board shall not appropriate any County funds
for a local road improvement matching fund program for non -County roads in any year where the
State of Michigan fails to appropriate statutory revenue sharing funds to Oakland County in an
amount sufficient to allow the County to first prudently address its core functions.
Act 9 imposes additional conditions on grants and loans. These include requirements that the
loan or grant shall be administered within an established application process for proposals; that
any grant or loan shall be made at a public hearing of the county board of commissioners and
that the Board shall require a report to the county board of commissioners regarding the activities
of the recipient and a report as to the degree to which the recipient has met the stated public
purpose of the funding.
Understanding all of the above, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes
the following Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program:
PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Board of Commissioners establishes a Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund
Program for the purposes of improving economic development in Oakland County cities and
villages. The County intends this Program to assist its municipalities by offering limited matching
funds for specific, targeted road maintenance and/or improvement projects on roadways under
the jurisdiction of cities and villages.
A city or village participating in the Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program shall match
any fund authorized by the Board of Commissioners in an amount equal to a minimum of 50% of
the cost of the total project award. County participation shall be limited to a maximum of 50% of
the cost of the total project budget. Funding shall be utilized to supplement and enhance local
road maintenance and improvement programs. Funding is not intended to replace existing
budgeted local road programs or to replace funding already committed to road improvements.
PROJECT GUIDELINES
Program funding shall be utilized solely for the purposes of road improvements to roads under
the jurisdiction of local cities and villages. Road improvements may include, but not be limited to,
paving, resurfacing, lane additions or lengthening, bridges, or drainage as such improvements
relate to road safety, structure or relieving congestion.
Program funding:
May be utilized to supplement a local government's matched funding for the purposes of receiving
additional federal transportation funding;
May not be utilized to fulfill a local government's responsibility to fund improvements to state
trunklines;
Shall be limited to real capital improvements to roadways and shall not be utilized for other
purposes, such as administrative expenses, personnel, consultants or other similar purposes;
Shall not be utilized for non -motorized improvements, unless these improvements are included in
a project plan for major improvements to a motorized roadway;
Shall be utilized for projects that will result in a measurable improvement in the development of
the local economy and contribute to business growth. Recipients shall be responsible for providing
an outline of the economic benefits of the project prior to approval and for reporting to the Board
of Commissioners after the completion of the project on the benefits achieved as a result of the
projects.
ADMINISTRATION
Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program projects may be appropriated by the Board of
Commissioners in compliance with the County budget process. The amount of funds to be
dedicated for the Pilot Program shall be determined by the Board of Commissioners on an annual
basis. Program funding may be reduced or eliminated based upon the ability of the County
government to meet primary constitutional and statutory duties. The Board of Commissioners
expressly reserves the right to adjust the County matching funds share at any time based upon
County budget needs.
In accordance with MCL 123.872, funds dedicated to the Local Road Improvement Matching Fund
Program shall not be derived from ad valorem tax revenues. Program funding shall be limited to
funds derived from the County's distribution from the Michigan General Revenue Sharing Act.
Reduction or elimination of the County's distribution of revenue sharing funds may result in the
elimination or suspension of the program.
Funding availability shall be distributed based upon a formula updated annually. The formula will
consist of:
1. A percentage derived from the number of certified local major street miles in each city and
village divided by aggregate total of certified local major street miles of all cities and
villages in the County.
2. A percentage derived from the population of each city and village as determined by the
last decennial census conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau divided by the aggregate
total population of cities and villages in the County.
3. A percentage derived from the three-year rolling total of the number of crashes on city and
village major local streets divided by the aggregate three-year rolling crash numbers for
all city and village major local streets, using the most recent data available. The crash data
will be supplied by the Road Commission for Oakland County using data from the Traffic
Improvement Association.
Each city and villages percentage allocation shall be determined by adding each factor
percentage and dividing that total by three. The amount of funds available for match shall be
determined by the total amount of funds allocated by the Board of Commissioners added to an
equal amount representing the match provided by local cities and villages.
The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners shall establish a Special Committee on the Local
Road Improvement Program. This Special Committee shall consist of three members, with two
members representing the majority caucus and one member representing the minority caucus. It
shall be the responsibility of the Special Committee to direct the administration of this program,
receive applications for program funding and make recommendations of acceptance to the Board
of Commissioners. The Special Committee may consult with County departments, staff and the
Road Commission for Oakland County in the conduct of its business.
DISBURSEMENT
The Special Committee shall forward recommendations for approval of Local Road Improvement
Matching Fund Program projects to the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. This
recommendation shall include a cost participation agreement between the County and
participating municipality. Minimally, cost participation agreements shall include: responsibility for
administering the project, the project location, purpose, scope, estimated costs including
supporting detail, provisions ensuring compliance with project guidelines, as well as disbursement
eligibility requirements. The cost participation agreement shall also require the maintenance of
supporting documentation to ensure compliance with the following ,provisions:
1. Any and all supporting documentation for project expenditures reimbursed with appropriated
funding shall be maintained a minimum of seven years from the date of final reimbursement for
actual expenditures incurred.
2, The Oakland County Auditing Division reserves the right to audit any and all project
expenditures reimbursed through the program.
Upon receipt of recommendation of project approval from the Special Committee, the County
Commissioner or Commissioners, representing the area included in the proposed project, may
introduce a resolution authorizing approval of the project and the release of funds. Resolutions
shall be forwarded to the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee of the Board of
Commissioners, who shall review and issue a recommendation to the Board on the adoption of
the resolution. The Chairperson of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee shall
schedule a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners prior to consideration of final
approval of the resolution.
The deadline for projects to be submitted for consideration shall be established by the Special
Committee. The Special Committee may work with participating municipalities to develop a plan
for projects that exceed that municipality's annual allocation amount. This may include a limited
plan to rollover that municipality's allocation for a period of years until enough funding availability
has accrued to complete the project, subject to funding availability.
Upon completion of project plans and execution of the local participation agreement by the County
and governing authority of the local municipality, the participating municipality shall submit an
invoice in accordance with the terms and conditions included in the agreement. The Oakland
County Department of Management and Budget Fiscal Services Division shall process payments
in accordance with policies and procedures as set forth by the Department of Management and
Budget and the Oakland County Treasurer.
In the event an eligible local unit of government chooses not to participate in the Local Road
Improvement Matching Fund Program, any previously undistributed allocated funding may be
reallocated to all participating local units of government at the discretion of the Local Road
Improvement Program Special Committee.
At the completion of each project, the participating local government shall provide a report to the
Board of Commissioners regarding the activities of the recipient and the degree to which the
recipient has met the stated public purpose of the funding as required by MCL 123.872.
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ATTACHMENT C
Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program
Reconstruction of Case Avenue
City of Southfield
Board Project No. 2019-21
Complete reconstruction of Case Avenue (0.3 miles), connecting northbound Northwestern
Highway Service Drive to 12 Mile Road, west of Telegraph.
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST
Construction Costs
Total Estimated Project Costs
COST PARTICIPATION BREAKDOWN:
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
COMMUNITY
COUNTY
TOTAL
FY2018 LRIP Program
$164,705
$164,705
$329,410
FY2019 LRIP Program
$164,705
$164,705
$329,410
Additional Contribution
$530,732
$10,448
$541,180
TOTAL SHARES
$860,1421
$339,858
$1,200,000
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MT 48341-0475
Phone: (248) 858-0100
Fax: (248)858-1572
2019 APPLICATION FORM
LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT MATCHING FUND PILOT PROGRAM
Background: Oakland County has established a Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot
Program for the purposes of improving economic development in Oakland County cities and villages.
The County intends this Program to assist its municipalities by offering limited matching funds for
specific, targeted road maintenance and/or improvement projects on roadways under the jurisdiction
of cities and villages.
Proiect Palk"res and Guidelines: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Local Road
Improvement Special Committee has established policies, procedures and guidelines for project
consideration. These documents have been included as Attachment "A".
Available Fundina: Oakland County's maximum contribution for projects in eligible cities or villages
has been established within the distribution formula included as Attachment "B".
Required Matching Funds: A city or village participating in the Local Road Improvement Matching
Fund program shall match any funds authorized by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in
an amount equal to a minimum of 50% of the cost of the total project award. Funding shall be utilized
to supplement and enhance local road maintenance and improvement programs. Funding is not
intended to replace existing budgeted local road programs or to replace funding already committed to
road improvements.
REQUESTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MUNICIPALITY
CONTACT PERSON
TELEPHONE NUMBER
City of Southfield
Leigh Schultz, City Engineer
248-796-4812
STREET ADDRESS
CITYIZIP
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Engineering Department
Southfield, Ml 48076
lschultz@cityofsouthfield.com
26000 Evergreen Road
PROJECT INFORMATION
Reconstruction of Case Avenue (0.3 miles). This road connects northbound Northwestern Highway
Service Drive to 12 Mile Road, west of Telegraph. Part of the major street system in Southfield,
Case Avenue serves as primary or secondary property access to multiple businesses in this
district.
Case Avenue
- complete reconstruction with 8" of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and new concrete curbs
- reduce road cross-section from 4 -lane$ to 3 -lanes to allow for safe left -turn movements
- improvements at the signalized intersection of Case & 12 Mile will provide a new ADA
compliant crossing of 12 Mile on the west side of Case, which links public transit users to this
business and entertainment district
- storm system work to accommodate the new road geometrics
- backfill behind new curbs and reestablish vegetation
- re -stripe road
PROJECT BUDGET
$172,588 + $167,270 = $339,858 $860,142
2018 & 2019 funds
Mobilization, 5%
$ 60,000
Driveways (includes removal)
$ 77,140
Sidewalk Replacement (includes removal)
$ 14,000
Pedestrian Pushbutton Signals at 12 Mile Road
$ 12,000
Removal Items
$133,000
Drainage
$184,000
Earthwork
$ 99,800
Reconstructed Pavement (HMA Pavement)
$437,600
Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control
$ 1,900
Maintenance of Traffic
$ 34,800
Slope Restoration
$ 75,200
Sprinkler Restoration
$ 9,100
Pavement Markings
$ 4,700
Signing
$ 3,300
Miscellaneous Items
$ 5,850
Utility Adjustments
$ 4,210
Subgrade Undercutting & Geotextile Grid
$ 43,400
$1,200,000
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF PROJECT
The Local Road Improvement Pilot Program has been established under MCL 123.872, the Gifts of Property Act, which
provides that "A county may rant or loan funds to a township, village, or city located within that county for the purpose
of encouraging and assisting businesses to locate and expand within the count
DESCRIBE HOW THE. PROJECT MEETS THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT OF ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING BUSINESS TO LOCATE AND
EXPAND IN THE COUNTY
The City of Southfield and the property owners in the immediate vicinity are aggressively seeking to
repopulate the existing office space in the surrounding district north of the Northwestern Service
Drive and south of 12 Mile Road. The Galleria office complex has invested $4M in building
upgrades in the past two years under new ownership and anticipates another $1 M in tenant
improvements. They've been successful in increasing their occupancy from 52% to 72% and are
actively negotiating several new leases.
Credit Acceptance Corporation, which occupied the property at the corner of Case Ave. and 12
Mile, outgrew the space and has relocated to another building in the City. This 5 -story building is
now available for new tenants. An improved road condition improves the aesthetics and drive
experience to attract new tenants.
The Meade -Lexus car dealership has been located at the corner of the Northwestern Service Drive
& Case Ave. for nearly 20 years. The dealership has plans to relocate to the Star Theater complex
on the east side of Case Ave. in the next year. A $14M investment in the property will be
undertaken to preserve a scaled back theater on the south side of the building and the dealership
on the north side.
The Star Theater entertainment complex is anticipated to undergo significant renovations as part of
the Meade -Lexus relocation. This movie theater destination for south Oakland County helps
support area restaurants as well as on-site restaurants beyond the standard lunch crowds.
Road conditions in this district have generated constant complaints from tenants to our building
owners and in turn, the City. Businesses were encouraged by the 2017 Northwestern Service Drive
project which received 2016 & 2017 LRIP funds and look forward to Case Road reconstruction.
The pledge by the County and City of improvements to the deteriorated Case Avenue will help to
improve the overall attractiveness of the commercial office and retail properties along the corridor,
foster a sense of partnership with the City, and will improve landowner standing in lease
negotiations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has been
tasked with managing this program and making recommendations for project approval. Please supply any additional
information you believe may be helpful in the consideration of your application.
REPORT FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT
MCL 123.872 requires that "the grant or loan contract made by a county shall require a report to the county board of
commissioners regarding the activities of the recipient and the degree to which the recipient has met the stated public
purpose of the funding".
1, on behalf of City of Southfield have been provided with a copy of the
Policies and Procedures of the Local Road Improvement Program (Attachment "A") and agree to comply with these
terms and conditions.
I, on behalf of City Of Southfield , understand and agree to complywith the
requirement to provide the Oakland County Board of Commissioners with a report following the completion of an
approved project outlining the degree to which the project met the stated purpose of thefunding.
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Frederick E. Zorn, Jr., CEcD, City Administrator
Printed Name and Title
Please return completed application to
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Local Road Improvement Special Committee
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341-0475
Amy Aubry, Analyst aubrVa@oakgov.com
Questions regarding the application and approval process should be directed to Amy Aubry at the
email address above or by phone at (248) 858-1067.
Resolution ##19154
May 8, 2019
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee. There
were no objections.
Resolution #19154 May 23, 2019
Moved by Hoffman seconded by Luebs the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted
(with accompanying reports being accepted).
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
1, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the ® of Oakland, as hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
with the original record thereof now remairflng in my offic&
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 23rd day of May, 2019;
Lisa Brown, Oakland County