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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
June 12, 2019
Meeting called to order by Chairperson David Woodward at 7:29 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200
N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Gershenson, Gingell, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward,
Zack. (20)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Hoffman. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Christine Long.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Gingell the minutes of the May 23, 2019 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by McGillivray seconded by Nelson the agenda be amended as follows:
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATION COMMITTEE
c. Board of Commissioners – Position Creations
(Reason for Suspension – Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting.)
d. MR #19292 – Board of Commissioners – Adoption of Fair Chance Hiring Policy for Oakland County
Employment Applications
(Reason for Suspension – Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting.)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce Commissioners Gingell and Taub.
Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Weipert.
Commissioners Taub and Gingell addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Commissioner
Philip Weipert who has served as an Oakland County delegate on the Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments’ General Assembly since 2012. He was elected as SEMCOG’s Vice Chairperson in 2016
then as Chairperson in 2018. Commissioner Weipert serves on SEMCOG’s Executive Committee, Finance
and Budget Committee and Regional Review Committee.
Commissioner Weipert addressed the Board.
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Chairperson David Woodward made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the Pilot
Local Road Improvement Projects 2019-31 through 2019-35. 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 Gershenson.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring the Oakland County
Geographic Information Systems Team whose work has allowed for drastic improvements to the safety and
efficiency of local fire departments. Their work has also allowed for increased collaboration between
departments in sharing critical information for mutual aid response and creates a more manageable work
environment for first responders.
Gregory Flynn, Fire Chief, West Bloomfield Township addressed the Board.
Tammi Shepherd, IT Manager addressed the Board.
Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Taub, Commissioner
Gingell and Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson, Superintendent, Oakland Schools.
Commissioners Taub and Gingell addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Dr. Wanda
Cook-Robinson, a visionary who understands and supports the education process. Also, to thank her for
her incredible contributions and to congratulate her on receiving the 2019 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian
Award and the 2019 Women in School Leadership Award.
Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson addressed the Board.
Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce Commissioners Gershenson, Kuhn and
Taub and Dr. Robert Glass, Superintendent, Bloomfield Hills Schools.
Commissioners Gershenson, Kuhn and Taub addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Dr.
Robert Glass who was hired as superintendent of Bloomfield Hills Schools in July 2010. During his time as
superintendent of Bloomfield Hills Schools, Dr. Glass helped usher through a $58 million bond request for
the construction of a new high school that merged the former Andover and Lahser high schools into the
new Bloomfield Hills High School. The building successfully opened in 2015.
Dr. Robert Glass addressed the Board.
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment: Jodi Bohn, MaryBeth Boeson, Jacob
Blazsk, Elizabeth Martinez, Stacy Taylor and Pat Feeney.
Oakland County Clerk - Register of Deeds Lisa Brown addressed the Board to read a communication from
L. Brooks Patterson, County Executive appointing JoEllen Shortley, Corporation Counsel to replace Keith
Lerminiaux to the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors. Without
objection the appointment was confirmed.
Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from Chairperson David
Woodward approving the grant application for the 2019/2020 National School Lunch Program Grant.
Without objection the communication was received and filed.
Moved by Nelson seconded by McGillivray the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted.) The vote for this motion appears on page 399. The resolutions on
this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
371
*REPORT (MISC. #19184)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF SOUTH LYON – REPAIRS TO LIBERTY AND OTHER LOCAL
STREETS – PROJECT NO. 2019-33
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 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.
WILLIAM MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19184
BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF SOUTH LYON – REPAIRS TO LIBERTY AND OTHER LOCAL
STREETS – PROJECT NO. 2019-33
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 South Lyon has identified a project and submitted an application detailing the goals
and outcomes of the project; and
WHEREAS the City of South Lyon 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. 2019-33 in the City of South Lyon is $15,012; and
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WHEREAS funding of $15,012 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Local Road
Improvement Matching Program (#383465) for Project No. 2019-33; 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon prepared by Corporation Counsel for the Pilot
Local Road Improvement Program Project No. 2019-33.
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 South Lyon.
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 $15,012
Total Revenue $15,012
Expenditures
9010101-153000-740085 Local Road Funding Program $15,012
Total Expenditures $15,012
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot Program Cost Participation Agreement, Attachment
A – Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program, Attachment B – LRIP Distribution Formula -
2019, Attachment C – Estimated Project Cost and 2019 Application Form – Local Road Improvement
Matching Fund Pilot Program Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19186)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF TROY – CONCRETE WORK ON DEQUINDRE ROAD FROM
14 MILE ROAD TO LONG LAKE ROAD – PROJECT NO. 54841
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 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.
WILLIAM MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19186
BY: Commissioner Gary McGillivray, District 20; Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF TROY – CONCRETE WORK ON DEQUINDRE ROAD FROM 14 MILE
ROAD TO LONG LAKE ROAD– PROJECT NO. 54841
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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373
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 City of Troy, 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 City of
Troy and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the City of Troy 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. 54841 in the City of Troy is $110,892; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 54841 in the amount of $110,892.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the City of Troy 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 City of
Troy.
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 $110,892
Total Revenue $110,892
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $110,892
Total Expenditures $110,892
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence
from Shannon J. Miller, Deputy-Secretary/Clerk of the Board, City of Troy, Oakland County, Michigan
Resolution, Cost Participation Agreement and Exhibit A – Estimated Project Cost Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19187)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF TROY – RESURFACING OF ADAMS ROAD FROM WATTLES
ROAD TO LONG LAKE ROAD – PROJECT NO. 54831
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
WILLIAM MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19187
BY: Commissioner Tom Kuhn, District #11; Comm issioner Penny Luebs, District #16, Commissioner
Shelley Taub, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF TROY – RESURFACING OF ADAMS ROAD FROM WATTLES ROAD
TO LONG LAKE ROAD – PROJECT NO. 54831
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 City of Troy, 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 City of
Troy and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the City of Troy 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. 54831 in the City of Troy is $82,000; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 54831 in the amount of $82,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the City of Troy 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 City of
Troy.
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 $82,000
Total Revenue $82,000
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $82,000 Total Expenditures $82,000
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS KUHN, PENNY LUEBS, SHELLEY
TAUB
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence
from Shannon J. Miller, Deputy-Secretary/Clerk of the Board, City of Troy, Oakland County, Michigan
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
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Resolution, Cost Participation Agreement and Exhibit A – Estimated Project Cost Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19188)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR – RECONSTRUCTION OF BELAND
AVENUE – PROJECT NO. 2019-34
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 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.
WILLIAM MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19188
BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR – RECONSTRUCTION OF BELAND
AVENUE – PROJECT NO. 2019-34
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
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WHEREAS the City of Keego Harbor has identified a project and submitted an application detailing the
goals and outcomes of the project; and
WHEREAS the City of Keego Harbor 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. 2019-34 in the City of Keego Harbor is $5,756; and
WHEREAS funding of $5,756 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Local Road
Improvement Matching Program (#383465) for Project No. 2019-34; 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 Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor prepared by Corporation Counsel for the
Pilot Local Road Improvement Program Project No. 2019-34.
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 Keego Harbor.
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 $5,756
Total Revenue $5,756
Expenditures
9010101-153000-740085 Local Road Funding Program $5,756
Total Expenditures $5,756
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
KRISTEN NELSON
Copy of Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot Program Cost Participation Agreement, Attachment
A – Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program, Attachment B – LRIP Distribution Formula
2019, Attachment C – Estimated Project Cost and 2019 Application Form – Local Road Improvement
Matching Fund Pilot Program Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19189)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD – RIGHT-OF-WAY
ACQUISITION AT 14 MILE ROAD, NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY, AND ORCHARD LAKE ROAD –
PROJECT NO. 48201
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 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.
WILLIAM MILLER
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
377
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19189
BY: Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Commissioner William Miller, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2019 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD – RIGHT-OF-WAY
ACQUISITION AT 14 MILE ROAD, NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY, AND ORCHARD LAKE ROAD –
PROJECT NO. 48201
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 West Bloomfield, 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 West Bloomfield and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield 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. 48201 in the Charter Township of West Bloomfield is $122,168;
and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 48201 in the amount of $122,168.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the Charter Township of West Bloomfield 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 West Bloomfield.
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 $122,168
Total Revenue $122,168
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $122,168 Total Expenditures $122,168
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Cost Participation
Agreement and Exhibit A – Estimated Project Cost Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
378
*REPORT (MISC. #19190)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS – CONCRETE REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT ON FOXBORO WAY – PROJECT NO. 2019-35
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 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.
WILLIAM MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19190
BY: Commissioner William Miller, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS – CONCRETE REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT ON FOXBORO WAY – PROJECT NO. 2019-35
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 Village of Beverly Hills has identified a project and submitted an application detailing the
goals and outcomes of the project; and
WHEREAS the Village of Beverly Hills 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. 2019-35 in the Village of Beverly Hills is $16,284; and
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WHEREAS funding of $16,284 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Local Road
Improvement Matching Program (#383465) for Project No. 2019-35; 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
com pletion 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 Village of Beverly Hills 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 Village of Beverly Hills prepared by Corporation Counsel for the
Pilot Local Road Improvement Program Project No. 2019-35.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the Village of Beverly Hills.
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 $16,284
Total Revenue $16,284
Expenditures
9010101-153000-740085 Local Road Funding Program $16,284
Total Expenditures $16,284
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot Program Cost Participation Agreement, Attachment
A – Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program, Attachment B – LRIP Distribution Formula
2019, Attachment C – Estimated Project Cost and 2019 Application Form – Local Road Improvement
Matching Fund Pilot Program Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19191)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF CLAWSON – REPLACEMENT OF PAVEMENT ON MAIN
STREET – PROJECT NO. 2019-32
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 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.
WILLIAM MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19191
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF CLAWSON – REPLACEMENT OF PAVEMENT ON MAIN
STREET – PROJECT NO. 2019-32
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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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 Clawson has identified a project and submitted an application detailing the goals
and outcomes of the project; and
WHEREAS the City of Clawson 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. 2019-32 in the City of Clawson is $19,041; and
WHEREAS funding of $19,041 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Local Road
Improvement Matching Program (#383465) for Project No. 2019-32; 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 Clawson 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 Clawson prepared by Corporation Counsel for the Pilot
Local Road Improvement Program Project No. 2019-32.
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 Clawson.
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 $19,041
Total Revenue $19,041
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Expenditures
9010101-153000-740085 Local Road Funding Program $19,041
Total Expenditures $19,041
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot Program Cost Participation Agreement, Attachment
A – Pilot Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program, Attachment B – LRIP Distribution Formula
2019, Attachment C – Estimated Project Cost and 2019 Application Form – Local Road Improvement
Matching Fund Pilot Program Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19193)
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF BERKLEY – CITY-WIDE CONCRETE SLAB REPLACEMENT
– PROJECT NO. 2019-31
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
June 4, 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.
WILLIAM MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19193
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF BERKLEY – CITY-WIDE CONCRETE SLAB REPLACEMENT
– PROJECT NO. 2019-31
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
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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 Berkley has identified a project and submitted an application detailing the goals and
outcomes of the project; and
WHEREAS the City of Berkley 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. 2019-31 in the City of Berkley is $23,367; and
WHEREAS funding of $23,367 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Local Road
Improvement Matching Program (#383465) for Project No. 2019-31; 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 Berkley 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 Berkley prepared by Corporation Counsel for the Pilot
Local Road Improvement Program Project No. 2019-31.
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 Berkley.
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 $23,367
Total Revenue $23,367
Expenditures
9010101-153000-740085 Local Road Funding Program $23,367
Total Expenditures $23,367
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD
Copy of Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot Program Cost Participation Agreement, Attachment
A – Pilot Local Road Improvem ent Matching Fund Program, Attachment B – LRIP Distribution Formula
2019, Attachment C – Estimated Project Cost and 2019 Application Form – Local Road Improvement
Matching Fund Pilot Program Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19195
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – COMPREHENSIVE I.T. SERVICES
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has encouraged governmental entities to share services with each other
for efficiency and cost savings; and
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Information Technology has developed numerous
applications to more efficiently conduct governmental operations and is sharing certain applications with
other governmental bodies to improve government efficiency and as a means of cost recovery; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #12153, approved the
Department of Information Technology’s Comprehensive Information Technology Services Agreement
enabling the Department to make additional technology services available to public bodies; and
WHEREAS the Agreement enables the County to provide up to fifteen I.T. Services with appropriate fees,
when applicable; and
WHEREAS the following entities have requested services as listed below; and
Agency Name
New/
Renew
In/Out
County
Online
Payment I
OTC II
Briley Township N Out X X
Handy Township N Out X X
WHEREAS with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #19007, as amended, the Board of
Commissioners clarified that Agreements for public entities within Oakland County and Agreements with
public bodies outside of Oakland County that are solely for Emergency Support Services and IT Security
Advice may continue to be signed by the Board Chairperson, while Agreements with public bodies outside
of Oakland County for all other services shall be reviewed through the Committee process and must be
approved by the Board of Commissioners before they can be signed by the Board Chairperson.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairman of the Board to execute Comprehensive Information Technology Service Agreements including
the following Exhibits for services with the following Public Bodies:
Briley Township – Exhibits I and II;
Handy Township – Exhibits I and II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of final, executed agreements from the designated agents
or governing body of the public bodies requesting services, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into these Agreements on behalf of the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of any such signed, fully executed, Interlocal Agreement shall be
provided to the Elections Division of the Oakland County Clerk for transmission to the Office of the Great
Seal of Michigan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Information Technology will provide a list of all public
bodies agreeing to the attached Interlocal Agreement along with its quarterly report to the Economic Growth
and Infrastructure Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Agreement for I.T Services Between Oakland County and Briley Township, Exhibit I – Online
Payments, Exhibit II – Over the Counter Payments, Agreement for I.T. Services Between Oakland County
and Handy Township, Exhibit I – Online Payments and Exhibit II – Over the Counter Payments Incorporated
by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19196
BY: William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5805 TUBBS ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48327
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the property located at 5805 Tubbs Road, Waterford, MI (“Property”) is adjacent to the Oakland
County International Airport (OCIA) off Airport and Tubbs Road, in the Runway Protection Zone; and
WHEREAS the Property includes a 1335 square foot single-family residence on 2.78 acres of land; and
WHEREAS OCIA was approached by the current owner/investor who is interested in selling the Property;
and
WHEREAS the Property has been on the OCIA acquisition list for many years, but the original owner would
never sell to the County; and
WHEREAS the Department of Central Services would like to purchase the Property, so the land becomes
part of the runway protection zone; and
WHEREAS in the interest of public safety, the Department of Central Services would like to purchase the
Property, demolish the house, and incorporate the Property into the Runway Protection Zone; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Central Services and Facilities Management have negotiated the attached
Purchase Agreement with the owner with a purchase price of $165,000 (a fair market value price); and
WHEREAS the County is responsible to cover the closing costs estimated to be $4,527; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Airport Fund for the purchase price and related closing cost; and
WHEREAS the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee authorized the Departments of Central
Services and Facilities Management to negotiate a purchase agreement for the Property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Central Services, Facilities Management, and Corporation Counsel have
reviewed the attached Purchase Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Department of Central Services recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve
the attached Purchase Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Purchase Agreement between the County and Buyer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Purchase Agreement and all other related documents
which may be required between the County and Buyer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Property Management Specialist is authorized to sign all
documents related to the closing of the Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Airport Fund is responsible for the $165,000 purchase price and all
related closing costs (estimated at $4,527).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Purchase Agreement and Exhibit A – Legal Description Incorporated by Reference. Original on file
in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19197
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
RELEASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDENING EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28202
WOODWARD AVENUE, ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN 48067
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the property developer, AutoZone Development LLC, through its engineering firm, Spartan
Engineering, has requested the County release an old existing Right-of-Way easement on the property at 28202
Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, which is depicted and described in the attached Release of
Right-of-Way Widening Easement; and
WHEREAS The County was contacted by Wesley Berlin, a civil engineer with Spartan Engineering Solution, LLC,
on behalf of his client, AutoZone; and
WHEREAS a title search performed for the developer of the property, AutoZone Development LLC, discovered
an existing Right-of-Way widening easement on the subject site that conflicts with the proposed development;
and
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WHEREAS research was done by Paul Zachos, Property Manager for Facilites Management, and it was
determined that the easement is not in use by the County or any of the County departments, including the Water
Resources Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management recommends that the Board of Commissioners
approves the attached Release of Right-of-Way Widening Easement to permit the development of the
property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Right-of-Way Widening Easement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Release of Right-of-Way Widening Easement and all
other related documents which may be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Release of Right-of-Way Widening Easement, Easement Abandonment Sketch, Easement
Abandonment Descriptions, Correspondence from Elizabeth C. Bassett and Correspondence from Carl
Helton, AutoZone Development, LLC on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19198
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/FACILITIES PLANNING AND
ENGINEERING – SOUTH OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER CLINIC BATHROOM REMODELING
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the current clinic restroom (room 30) at South Oakland Health Center (SOHC) is too small; and
WHEREAS in the event of a medical emergency, this may present a serious problem since it would be
difficult for nurses and/or first-responders to access the room (the patient would be lying behind the door)
to offer assistance or to extricate them; and
WHEREAS the majority of clinic patients (as many as 600 per month) must use this restroom for urine
testing; and
WHEREAS the room is not wheelchair-accessible and is too small for overweight or large adults and
therefore, they must use the public restroom outside the clinic area for testing; and
WHEREAS the restroom’s counter space is inadequate for both test samples and personal belongings; and
WHEREAS Health and Human Services and Facilities Planning and Engineering have designed a larger
remodeled bathroom; and
WHEREAS the exam rooms to either side (rooms 14 and 82) will need to be made smaller to add space to
the bathroom, while still keeping the exam rooms large enough to function properly; and
WHEREAS Facilities Planning and Engineering requested and received proposals from annual
(competitively bid) contractors; and
WHEREAS annual contractors JFR Associates, Johnson Controls Inc., and Allied Building Services were
selected to perform the work; and
WHEREAS the total cost of the project would be $64,429 (see attached) including $9,060 for electrical
work; $8,404 for contingency; $40,501 for architectural, HVAC, and plumbing work; and $6,464 for
consultants.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the South Oakland Health Center (SOHC) Clinic Bathroom Remodeling Project for an estimated project
cost of $64,429.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of funding in the
amount of $64,429 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the
Project Work Fund (#40400) to establish the South Oakland Health Center (SOHC) Clinic Bathroom
Remodeling Project (#100000002992) as detailed below.
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BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100)
1040801-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($64,429)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400)
Project: 100000002992, Activity; PROJ
1040801-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $64,429
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Project Estimate – South Health Clinic Bathroom on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19199
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH HURON-ROUGE
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM SEWAGE RETENTION FACILITY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE
HURON-ROUGE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM SEWAGE RETENTION FACILITY CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Novi (the "Municipality") is in urgent need of sewage disposal facilities constituting
a part of the Huron-Rouge Sewage Disposal System (the "System") as described in the form of the
proposed contract hereinafter mentioned (sometimes referred to herein as the "Project"), in order to
promote the health and welfare of the residents thereof, which sewage disposal facilities also would benefit
the County and its residents, and the parties to said proposed contract have concluded that such facilities
can be provided most economically and efficiently by the County through the exercise of the powers
conferred by Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended ("Act 342"), and especially Section 5
thereof; and
WHEREAS by the terms of Act 342, the County and the Municipality are authorized to enter into a contract
for the acquisition and construction of the Project to serve the Municipality and for the payment of the cost
thereof by the Municipality in cash; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost of the project is $13,000,000; the City of Novi will make a cash payment of
$11,300,000 with the remaining $1,700,000 to be covered by the Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System
capital improvement reserve; and
WHEREAS there has been submitted to this Board of Commissioners a proposed contract between the
County, by and through the County Water Resources Commissioner, County Agency, party of the first part,
and the Municipality, party of the second part (the "Contract"), which Contract provides for the acquisition
and construction of the Project and which Contract is set forth in Exhibit 1 hereto; and
WHEREAS there have also been submitted for approval and adoption by this Board of Commissioners,
preliminary plans, specifications and estimates of the cost and period of usefulness of the Project; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners desires to proceed with the Project and the approval and
execution of the Contract to acquire and construct the Project as provided in the Contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED.
1. APPROVAL OF PROJECT AND DESIGNATION OF COUNTY AGENCY. This Board of
Commissioners by majority vote of its members-elect does hereby approve and confirm, under and
pursuant to Act 342, the establishment of the Project as part of the System, which shall consist of
(i) the acquisition and construction of the Huron-Rouge Sewage Disposal System Sewage
Retention Facility Project, as specified and to be located as shown in Exhibit A to the Contract (the
"Project"), and (ii) the services provided thereby; that the Project as part of the System shall serve
the Municipality; that the County Water Resources Commissioner is hereby designated and
appointed as the "County Agency" for the Project; that the County Agency shall have all the powers
and duties with respect to the Project as are provided by law and especially by Act 342; and that
all obligations incurred by the County Agency with respect to the Project, unless otherwise
authorized by this Board of Commissioners, shall be payable solely from funds derived from the
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Municipality as hereinafter provided.
2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS – ESTIMATES OF PERIOD OF USEFULNESS AND COST. The
preliminary plans and specifications for the Project as contained in Exhibit A to the Contract and
the estimates of $13,000,000 as the cost thereof and of thirty (30) years and upwards as the period
of usefulness thereof, as submitted to this Board of Commissioners, are hereby approved and
adopted.
3. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. The Huron-Rouge Sewage Disposal System Sewage Retention
Facility Contract between the County, by and through the County Water Resources Commissioner,
party of the first part, and the Municipality, party of the second part, which Contract has been
submitted to this Board of Commissioners, is hereby approved and adopted, and the County Water
Resources Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the same for
and on behalf of the County, in as many counterparts as may be deemed advisable. The Contract
is attached to this Resolution hereto as "EXHIBIT 1".
4. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they may be in
conflict herewith are rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Huron-Rouge Sewage Disposal System – Sewage Retention Facility Contract, Exhibit A – Huron-
Rouge Sewage Disposal System Sewage Retention Facility Project Description, Map of Huron-Rouge
Sewage Disposal System, Map of 1 M.G Pipe Storage and Exhibit B – Huron-Rouge Sewage Disposal
System Sewage Retention Facility Estimate of Project Cost Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19200
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR WATER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Keego Harbor has a water system currently operated and maintained through
Oakland County by the office of the W ater Resources Commissioner on a non-profit basis; and
WHEREAS the City of Keego Harbor desires to engage the County to continue to operate and maintain its
water system on a non-profit basis pursuant to the terms of an operation and maintenance agreement; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner, has qualified
personnel capable of providing water operations and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS the County’s cost and overhead incurred for the services performed shall be compensated from
the revenues of the water system; and
WHEREAS the County will assist the City in the operations and maintenance of the water system on a non-
profit basis, and the County’s General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of operating,
maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the water system; and
WHEREAS the terms of an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the City of Keego Harbor water
system by Oakland County through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner have been negotiated,
set forth in writing, and approved by resolution of the City of Keego Harbor’s City Council on May 16, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the City of Keego Harbor Water System Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached City of Keego Harbor’s Water System Operation and
Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Keego Harbor Water System – Operation and Maintenance Agreement, Exhibit A - Map of City of
Keego Harbor Water Main, Exhibit B – Scope of Services – Water System Operation and Maintenance and
Exhibit C – Overhead Expense Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19201
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR SEWER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Keego Harbor has a sewer system currently operated and maintained through
Oakland County by the office of the Water Resources Commissioner on a non-profit basis; and
WHEREAS the City of Keego Harbor desires to engage the County to continue to operate and maintain its
sewer system on a non-profit basis pursuant to the terms of an operation and maintenance agreement; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner, has qualified
personnel capable of providing sewer operations and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS the County’s cost and overhead incurred for the services performed shall be compensated from
the revenues of the sewer system; and
WHEREAS the County will assist the City in the operations and maintenance of the sewer system on a
non-profit basis and the County’s General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of operating,
maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the sewer system; and
WHEREAS the terms of an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the City of Keego Harbor
sewer system by Oakland County through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner have been
negotiated, set forth in writing, and approved by resolution of the City of Keego Harbor’s City Council on
May 16, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the City of Keego Harbor Sewer System Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of City of Keego Harbor Sewer System – Operation and Maintenance Agreement, Exhibit A – Map of
City of Keego Harbor Sanitary Main, Exhibit B – Scope of Services Sewer System Operation and
Maintenance and Exhibit C – Overhead Expense Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19202
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION SEWER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Village of Lake Orion has a sewer system currently operated and maintained through
Oakland County by the office of the Water Resources Commissioner on a non-profit basis; and
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WHEREAS the Village of Lake Orion desires to engage the County to continue to operate and maintain its
sewer system on a non-profit basis pursuant to the terms of an operation and maintenance agreement; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner, has qualified
personnel capable of providing sewer operations and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS the County’s cost and overhead incurred for the services performed shall be compensated from
the revenues of the sewer system; and
WHEREAS the County will assist the Village in the operations and maintenance of the sewer system on a
non-profit basis, and the County’s General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of
operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the sewer system; and
WHEREAS the terms of an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Village of Lake Orion
sewer system by Oakland County through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner have been
negotiated, set forth in writing, and approved by resolution of the Village of Lake Orion’s Village Council on
May 14, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the Village of Lake Orion Sewer System Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Village of Lake Orion’s Sewer System Operation and
Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Village of Lake Orion Sewer System – Operation and Maintenance Agreement, Exhibit A – Map of
Village of Lake Orion Sanitary Main, Exhibit B – Scope of Services – Sewer System Operation and
Maintenance and Exhibit C – Overhead Expense Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19203
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2019 SECOND QUARTER
FINANCIAL FORECAST AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 621 of 1978, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act for Local Units of
Government, provides for adjustments to the adopted budget; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Oakland County General Appropriations Act Section 22, which authorizes
budget amendments for variances between the budgeted revenue and actual revenue, and Section 23,
which authorizes budget amendments for variance between estimated revenue and projected expenditures,
amendments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Second Quarter Financial Forecast Report has identified several
variances and budget amendments are recommended; and
WHEREAS a FY 2019 budget amendment is recommended for Circuit Court in the amount of $87,500 to
reallocate funding from the Juror Fees and Mileage line item to the Visiting Judges line item due to an
anticipated increase in need; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office receipt of forfeiture/enhancement funds are recorded in separate restricted
funds that require a transfer to the General Fund for use of the monies. Transfers In from the various
restricted funds in the amount of $57,427 is being recognized for eligible personnel, forensic lab and training
costs for corrections officers and dispatchers; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment of $53,800 is recommended for the Sheriff’s Office to reallocate budgets
between divisions, programs and line item expenditure accounts to reflect actual activity; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment of $15,000 is recommended for the Board of Commissioners to correct
an account used in Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.) #19061 Board of Commissioners Approval of Plan
Development for Oakland County’s Bicentennial. The amendment reallocates the budget from Contracted
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Services line item to the Special Projects line item within the Board of Commissioners FY 2019 General
Fund budget; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment totaling $12,514 is recommended for the County Executive Compliance
Division of which $12,014 (#1010205-Auditing) and $500 (#1010210-Purchasing) will be reallocated from
Software Lease Purchase line item to Information Technology Operations line item due to a change in the
processing of maintenance and hosting charges; and
WHEREAS a FY 2019 budget amendment of $2,218 is recommended for the Health Division to reflect
amendment #4 to the Huron Valley School District (HVS) Service Agreement (M.R. #12058) which extends
the contract for an additional two years. The amendment is less than fifteen percent of the original
agreement. M.R. #12058 authorized the Interlocal Service Agreement between Oakland County and Huron
Valley School District in conducting a groundwater monitoring program that includes sampling from certain
residences located near the HVS Bogie Lake Campus Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS a FY 2019 budget amendment is recommended to transfer $64,038 from Non-Departmental
Revenue Sharing (Account #620534) line item to Animal Control's General Fund budget to cover
expenditures related to the farm animal cruelty case; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment of $77,250 is recommended for the Economic Development and
Community Affairs FY 2019 General Fund/General Purpose to reallocate budgets between divisions,
programs and line item expenditure accounts to m ore accurately reflect the budgets with actual activity;
and
WHEREAS a budget amendment in the amount of $11,229 is recommended for Economic Development
and Community Affairs for operating revenues and expenditures related to the 2019 Fire and Ice Festival;
and
WHEREAS a budget amendment of $14 is recommended within the Children's Village Division to transfer
funding from the Children's Village Donations Fund (#21330) to the Child Care Fund (#20293) which
properly accounts for expenditures eligible for Children's Village Donation funding; and
WHEREAS a FY 2019 budget amendment of $1,500,000 is recommended for the Non-Departmental
General Fund as the use of the Local Road Improvement Matching Program fund balance assignment will
be used for the local road projects as the individual projects are presented to the Board of Commissioners
through separate miscellaneous resolutions; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for the Circuit Court to remove funding in the amount of
$75,120 in FY 2019 for the Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program (MMHCGP) as funding for this
grant will no longer be reported separately within the Michigan Mental Health Grant Fund (#27175); funding
for the mental health component was consolidated with the FY 2019 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program
(Adult Treatment Court) Fund (#27130; M.R. #18364); and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for the Prosecuting Attorney to accept funding in the
amount of $400 from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM) and Michigan Department
of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for Crime Victim Rights Week Grant Fund (#29327).
Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.) #19006 authorizes Management and Budget to administratively process
grant agreements and grant amendments of $10,000 or less, after review and approval by Management
and Budget, Human Resources, Risk Management and Corporation Counsel when the grant does not
require an associated Interlocal agreement, there are no position changes and the grantor does not require
a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for the Health Division to accept a grant award in the
amount of $10,000 from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), FY 2019 Michigan Public Health
Accreditation Board (MI PHAB) Accreditation Readiness Mini Grant. Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.)
#19006 authorizes Management and Budget to administratively process grant agreements and grant
amendments of $10,000 or less, after review and approval by Management and Budget, Human Resources,
Risk Management and Corporation Counsel when the grant does not require an associated Interlocal
agreement, there are no position changes and the grantor does not require a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for the Health Division to accept a grant award in the
amount of $3,000 from the United States Food and Drug Administration, Managed Retail Program
Standards Grant. Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.) #19006 authorizes Management and Budget to
administratively process grant agreements and grant amendments of $10,000 or less, after review and
approval by Management and Budget, Human Resources, Risk Management and Corporation Counsel
when the grant does not require an associated Interlocal agreement, there are no position changes and the
grantor does not require a separate resolution; and
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WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for the Health Division to accept grant award in the
amount of $1,900 from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), FY 2019 National
Environmental Assessment Reporting Mini Grant. Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.) #19006 authorizes
Management and Budget to administratively process grant agreements and grant amendments of $10,000
or less, after review and approval by Management and Budget, Human Resources, Risk Management and
Corporation Counsel when the grant does not require an associated Interlocal agreement, there are no
position changes and the grantor does not require a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for the Health Division to recognize additional funding
from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services through the Comprehensive Planning,
Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement Amendment #3 in the amount of $137,972 which is less
than fifteen percent of the original agreement (M.R. #18309) required to accept each of the amendments
via separate resolution; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for the Community and Home Improvement Division for
the purchase and replacement of two (2) Lead (Pb) based analyzers totaling $30,560. Funding is available
in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to reallocate $30,560 from the Salaries Regular line
item to the Equipment line item to reflect Amendment #1 which is within fifteen percent of the original
agreement (M.R. #18443); and
WHEREAS grant acceptance is recommended from the Michigan Department of Transportation to accept
$2,000 in reimbursement funding for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training at Oakland County
International Airport. A budget amendment is not required. M.R. #19006 authorizes Management and
Budget to administratively process grant agreements and grant amendments of $10,000 or less, after
review and approval by Management and Budget, Human Resources, Risk Management and Corporation
Counsel when the grant does not require an associated interlocal agreement, there are no position changes
and the grantor does not require a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS a FY 2019 budget amendment totaling $50,000 is recommended for Community Corrections to
reallocate funds from Salaries and Fringe Benefit line items to the Training line item to reflect Amendment
#1 for the FY 2019 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Grant which is within fifteen percent of
the original agreement (M.R. #18366); and
WHEREAS a budget amendment totaling $372,548 is recommended for the Parks and Recreation
Commission Fund (#50800) which consists of the following: amend Property Tax Levy revenue line item in
the amount of $200,000 which is based on actual collections, amend Income from Investments $90,000
due to favorable interest rates and amend Local Comm Stabilization Share $11,915 due to actual
disbursement of funds from the State of Michigan; reappropriate FY 2018 approved funds in the amount of
$153,896 for trail enhancements at Independence Oaks and Orion Oaks, adjust the budget for Adj Prior
Years Expense $82,338 for FY 2018 invoices paid in FY 2019; transfer General Program Administration
funds in the amount of $55,075 from the Facilities Maintenance cost center to various cost centers incurring
expenses during the second quarter of FY 2019 and $10,000 for the exterior repair and painting at
Springfield Oaks Activity Center; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment in the amount of $81,549 is recommended for the Motor Pool Fund
(#66100) to reallocate funds from Budgeted Equity Adjustment to Transfers-In line item to recognize the
budget allocation toward the FY 2019 purchase of a vehicle for Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Fund (#63100); the transfer was not recognized in the Motor Pool Fund for the FY 2019 – FY 2021 Adopted
Budget; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment totaling $197,231 is recommended for Information Technology Fund
(#63600) to reappropriate funds received in the prior fiscal year (M.R. #17325) due to timing of projects
which includes $58,742 for the Water Information Management System (WIMS) and $138,489 for Soil
Erosion permitting system; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended for Information Technology in the amount of $105,000
to accurately reflect costs for the Inmate Management and Cost Recovery System (IMACS) Jail
Management and the Jail Inmate Classification System (JICS) Annual Maintenance and Support; funding
is available in IT Equity; and
WHEREAS a FY 2019 budget amendment totaling $62,051 is recommended for Information Technology
Fund (#63600) to reappropriate previously unspent funds from FY 2018 for DisasterLAN (DLAN)
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management software (M.R. #18088); and
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WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended to transfer funding in the amount of $19,014 from the
Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) (Project #100000002946)
in order to remove the existing light emitting diode (LED) display and install new LED display at the north
campus entrance; per Miscellaneous Resolution #15231 which allows for administrative approval of capital
improvement programs projects under $30,000; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended to transfer funding in the amount of $9,200 from the
Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) (Project #100000002972)
in order to tint the windows of the Courthouse East Wing hallways blocking the view of Probate Judges
parking area thus ensuring their safety and security; per Miscellaneous Resolution #15231 which allows for
administrative approval of capital improvement programs projects under $30,000; and
WHEREAS the Capital Improvement Plan includes many projects that require up-front professional services
so the projects can be designed and bid in order to refine estimated project costs. The projects included in
the Capital Improvement Plan include preliminary design costs. A budget amendment is recommended to
appropriate and transfer $162,576 from the Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order
Fund (#40400) for the required preliminary costs to facilitate the refining of the project costs for the following
projects:
• Parking Lot & Road Paving Project ID #100000002986 $ 83,996
• PWB Dispatch Remodel Project ID #100000002987 10,080
• East Annex Security Project ID #100000002988 46,000
• NOHC Security Desk Project ID #100000002989 7,500
• L-Building Project ID #100000002990 15,000
Total: $162,576
WHEREAS after the required design and bid process, separate Capital Improvement Plan project
resolutions will be brought forward to the Board of Commissioners to appropriate and transfer the additional
funds required to construct the projects; and
WHEREAS per the General Appropriations Act and Miscellaneous Resolution #93156, a review of the carry
forward appropriation has been conducted to determine if the appropriation shall continue for the remainder
of the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS the departments have expended much of their carry forward requests and the remaining
balance is expected to be utilized by the end of FY 2019; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs has
attempted to collect funds from loan recipients for the Home Investment Partnership Act and recommends
$111,418 be written off in uncollectible loans; and
WHEREAS Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Village Division received donations for
the period of January 2019 through March 2019 totaling $8,289.52 of which $1,140.00 were cash donations;
and
WHEREAS Department of Public Services, Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center received donations for
the period of January 2019 through March 2019 totaling $6,066.82; and
WHEREAS Parks and Recreation Commission received donations for the period of January 2019 through
March 2019 totaling $1.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the Fiscal Year 2019
Second Quarter Financial Report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the uncollectible debts, as recommended by the Department of
Management and Budget and detailed in the attached schedules, are authorized to be written off.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donations be recognized in the Children’s Village Division, Animal
Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and Parks and Recreation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2019 – FY 2021 Budgets are amended pursuant to Schedules
A and B.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Correspondence from Laurie Van Pelt, Director, Management and Budget, Schedule A – Oakland
County, Michigan Fiscal Year 2019 Second Quarter Budget Amendments – General Fund/General Purpose
(GF/GP), Schedule B – Oakland County, Michigan Fiscal Year 2019 Second Quarter Budget Amendments
– Proprietary/Special Revenue Funds, County of Oakland FY 2019 Second Quarter Report – General
Fund/General Purpose Revenue and Expenditures Summary by Department, County of Oakland General
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Fund/General Purpose Revenues – FY 2019 Second Quarter Report, County of Oakland FY 2019 Second
Quarter Report – Expenditures by Department, County of Oakland FY 2019 Second Quarter Report – Non-
Departmental Expenditures, FY 2019 Budget Amendments, Grants Accepted $10,000 and Under, County
of Oakland FY 2019 Second Quarter Report – Enterprise Fund by Department, County of Oakland FY 2019
Second Quarter Report – Internal Service Fund by Department, Oakland County Community and Home
Improvement Division – Request for Authorization to Recognize Uncollectible Home Improvement Loans –
2nd Quarter FY 2019, Department of Health and Human Services – Oakland County Children’s Village –
Donation Tracking: Donation Period January 2019 to March 2019, Donations to Animal Shelter 2019 FY –
Second Quarter (January 2019 – March 2019) and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission –
FY 2019 2Q Report for Contributions (Donations) – January 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019 on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19204
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – 2019–2022
EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local units of government including
original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units as approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the service contract renewals and rates were already included in the FY 2020 through FY 2022
preliminary revenue estimates presented to the Finance Committee in March 2019 and will be reflected
with the FY 2020 through FY 2022 County Executive Budget Recommendation; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
entering into the attached contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services covering
the term July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022 with the Charter Townships of Lyon, Milford, Oakland, Oxford
and Royal Oak; the Townships of Rose and Southfield; the Cities of Birmingham, Village of Clarkston,
Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Orchard Lake
Village, Pleasant Ridge, South Lyon, Walled Lake and Wixom which have been signed by their authorized
signatories.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of final, executed contracts from the designated agents or
governing body of the public bodies requesting services, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into these contracts on behalf of the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contracts
with the concerned unit of government as required by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED no budget amendment is required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Charter Township
of Lyon, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Charter Township
of Milford, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Charter
Township of Oakland, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the
Charter Township of Oxford, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with
the Charter Township of Royal Oak, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services
with the Township of Rose, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with
the Township of Southfield, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with
the City of Birmingham, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the
City of the Village of Clarkston, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with
the City of Ferndale, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City
of Hazel Park, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of
Huntington Woods, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of
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Keego Harbor, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of
Lathrup Village, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of
Madison Heights, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of
Orchard Lake Village, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City
of Pleasant Ridge, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of
South Lyon, Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of Walled
Lake and Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of Wixom
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19205
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: TREASURER’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZED DEPOSITORIES FOR PUBLIC FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to the State of Michigan, P.A. 40 of 1932, as amended, requires the Board of
Commissioners to provide by resolution for the deposit of all public monies coming into the custody of the
County Treasurer; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners’ Miscellaneous Resolutions #6836, #7045, #7428, #8030, #84150,
#89005, #92155, #97246, #01178, #06005, #08004 and #14092 have authorized depositories; and
WHEREAS this Miscellaneous Resolution will supersede all the other Miscellaneous Resolutions
mentioned above; and
WHEREAS many of the depositories have changed names, merged or combined with other depositories.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners designates the
following named financial institutions as authorized depositories for public monies held by the County
Treasurer:
Bank of America
Bank of Ann Arbor
Chemical Bank
CIBC - Bank USA
Citizens Bank
Clarkston State Bank
Comerica Bank
Crestmark Bank
Fifth Third Bank
First Independence Bank
First State Bank
Flagstar Bank
Hantz Bank
Horizon Bank
Huntington National Bank
Huron Valley State Bank
Independent Bank
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
Key Bank
Level One Bank
Main Street Bank
mBank
Mercantile Bank of Michigan
MI Bank
Monroe Bank and Trust
Northern Trust Bank
Northpointe Bank
Oxford Bank
PNC Bank
The State Bank
Sterling Bank and Trust
TCF National Bank
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED succeeding banks, as a result of mergers and or acquisitions or resulting
from a name change, from the above list, shall also be deemed as authorized. In addition, any new financial
institution that is formed in the County shall also be deemed as authorized provided that the County
Treasurer limits deposits to FDIC insurance levels.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the authorized depositories are hereby authorized to honor all checks,
electronic transfers, or other automated instruments for payment of money drawn on the various accounts
when bearing or purporting the actual or facsimile signature or authorization of the Treasurer of the County
of Oakland or his designated deputies.
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 399.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19206
BY: Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Healthy Communities and Environment Committee
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - RECOGNIZING JULY 2019 AS NATIONAL
RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s mission is to provide all residents of
Oakland County with recreational, leisure, and learning experiences, parks, open spaces, and facilities,
resulting in a comprehensive county park system that enhances quality of life; and
WHEREAS for over 50 years the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been providing
innovative recreational experiences, facilities, and programs for the residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences provide opportunities for young people to
live, grow, and develop into contributing members of society; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation creates lifelines and continued life experiences for older members of our
community; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation generates opportunities for people to come together and experience a
sense of community through fun recreational pursuits; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation agencies provide outlets for physical activities, socialization, and stress-
reducing experiences; and
WHEREAS parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, community and cultural centers, and historic
sites make communities attractive and desirable places to live, work, play, and visit, in a manner that
contributes to our ongoing economic vitality; and
WHEREAS parks, greenways, and open spaces provide a welcome respite from our fast-paced, high-tech
lifestyles while simultaneously protecting and preserving our natural environment; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families, groups, and the entire
community, which positively impacts upon the social, economic, health, and environmental quality of our
community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners proclaims
July 2019 as Recreation and Parks Month and encourages all citizens to celebrate healthy, active lifestyles
by participating in their choice of recreation and park activities.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Healthy Communities and Environment Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19128)
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT HB 4374 – PROHIBIT USE OF PROFESSIONAL
AUTHORITY TO PREVENT REPORT OF CERTAIN CRIMES
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 June 3, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
NANCY QUARLES
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19128
BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12;
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT HB 4374 — PROHIBIT USE OF PROFESSIONAL
AUTHORITY TO PREVENT REPORT OF CERTAIN CRIMES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS many industries adhere to a code of conduct to uphold a recognized standard of excellence
when it comes to the competent and ethical behaviors of its professionals; and
WHEREAS certain professions exhibit a level of ethical conduct where their authority over individuals may
influence their decisions; and
WHEREAS the current Bill before the Michigan Legislature, HB 4374, would amend the Michigan Penal
Code to prohibit an individual from intentionally using his or her professional authority over another person
to prevent or attempt to prevent that other person from reporting certain crimes; and
WHEREAS amending section 483a would cover the following sections of the Penal Code:
• Section 136b (Child Abuse)
• Section 520b (criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the first degree)
• Section 520c (CSC in the second degree)
• Section 520d (CSC in the third degree)
• Section 520e (CSC in the fourth degree)
• Section 520g (assault with intent to commit CSC in the first, second, or third degree); and
WHEREAS currently Section 483a of the Penal Code prohibits a person from the following:
• Withholding or refusing to produce testimony, information, documents, or things in violation of a
court order,
• Preventing or attempting to prevent through unlawful physical force another person from reporting
a crime or attempted crime,
• Retaliating or attempting to retaliate against another person for reporting or attempting to report a
crime or attempted crime; and
WHEREAS violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year
and/or a fine of up to $1,000; and
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes the importance of reporting crimes and denounces the unethical
misconduct of individuals intentionally using their professional authority to censor individuals from reporting
certain crimes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
offer their support of HB 4374 as introduced by the Michigan House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Lt. Governor of the State of
Michigan, the Oakland County members of the Michigan congressional delegation and the members of the
Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, TOM MIDDLETON, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, CHRISTINE LONG, EILEEN
KOWALL, MICHAEL GINGELL, PHILIP
WEIPERT
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*REPORT (MISC. #19207)
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION FOR FY 2020
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on June 5, 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
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19207
BY: Commissioner Gary R. McGillivray, Chairperson, Public Safety and Social Justice
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION FOR FY 2020
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan offers grant funding to local communities under PA 511; and
WHEREAS this funding is targeted to divert felony offenders from prison into local jail or sentencing options;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been receiving Community Corrections funds since 1994; and
WHEREAS the total amount of funding requested in the application is $1,789,663 for the grant period
October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS the application is requesting funding in the amount of $1,499,785 for plans and services and
$289,878 from the drunk driver jail reduction fund; and
WHEREAS the grant application seeks funding for twelve (12) full-time eligible (FTE) positions #07425,
07426, 07429, 07432, 07433, 09243, 09247, 09291, 09295, 09648, 09649,11772 and one (1) part-time
non-eligible (PTNE) position 9292 within the Community Corrections Division; and
WHEREAS the grant application also seeks partial funding for two (2) positions #07834 and 09396 within
the Community Corrections Division, whereby the State will fund 50% of the costs for these two (2)
positions, and the County will match the remaining 50%; and
WHEREAS the grant application seeks funding for three (3) FTE positions #07418, 07419, 07420 within
the Sheriff’s Office – Correction Services Division; and
WHEREAS any programs created through these funds become part of the County’s Comprehensive
Community Corrections Plan; and
WHEREAS the grant application and the County’s Comprehensive Community Corrections Plan have
completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures; and
WHEREAS PA 511 of 1988 requires that the “County Board or Boards of Commissioners of the County
shall approve the proposed comprehensive plan prepared by their advisory board.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution authorizes the Oakland County Community
Corrections Advisory Board’s application to the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) requesting
funding in the total of $1,789,663; $1,499,785 for plans and services and $289,878 from the Drunk Driver
Jail Reduction Fund for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020 which is detailed
on Schedule A (attached).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grant will continue to fund twelve (12) full-time eligible (FTE) positions
#07425, 07426, 07429, 07432, 07433, 09243, 09247, 09291, 09295, 09648, 09649,11772 and one (1) part-
time non-eligible (PTNE) position 9292 within the Community Corrections Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grant will also continue to fund three (3) FTE positions #07418,
07419 and 07420 within the Sheriff’s Office – Correction Services Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no county match is required, however the FY 2020 budget of this grant
application will also continue to partially fund two (2) General Fund/General Purpose FTE #07834 and
09396 whereby the state will fund 50% of the costs and the county will match 50% of the costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the proposed
comprehensive plan prepared by the Community Corrections Advisory Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation of the Special Revenue positions in the grant are contingent upon continued
future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required at this time.
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 – Public Services/Community Corrections – FY 2020 Michigan Department
of Corrections/Office of Community Corrections Grant, Summary of Program Services FY 2020 for Oakland
County, Program Cost Descriptions FY 2020 for Oakland County, Michigan Department of Corrections –
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Office of Community Corrections – Community Corrections Plan and Application - Fiscal Year 2020 and
Program Description Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19208
BY: Commissioner Gary McGillivray, Chairperson, Public Safety and Social Justice Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CREATION OF POSITIONS FOR SECURITY AT THE COURTHOUSE -
WEST WING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Courthouse West Wing employee entrance is the only entrance at the Courthouse that is
not currently staffed by Sheriff Deputies; and
WHEREAS a Circuit Court judge has recently been relocated from the main courthouse to Court Room
#1 near this entrance; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office conducted a security detail review based upon this request; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office determined that three (3) additional 1,000 hours per year part-time non-
eligible (PTNE) positions are needed to provide the requested additional security; and
WHEREAS the additional positions personnel cost is $17,287 for FY 2019 (prorated) and $64,207 for
FY 2020 - FY 2021; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office utilizes PTNE Court Park Deputy positions to provide security
throughout the Oakland County Campus; and
WHEREAS funding for the additional three (3) PTNE Court Park Deputy positions is available from
the Security Reserve line item.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes to create three
(3) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hours per year Court Park Deputy positions with prep radios within the
Corrective Services - Satellites Division, Courthouse Security Unit (#4030435).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2019 – FY 2021 budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Expenditures FY 2019 FY 2020 – FY 2021
9090101-196030-740145 Security Reserve ($29,943) ($72,459)
4030401-121280-702010 Salaries Regular 16,384 60,854
4030401-121280-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustments 903 3,353
4030401-121280-750070 Deputy Supplies 810 3,113
4030401-121280-750581 Uniforms 417 1,587
4030401-121280-774677 Insurance Fund 437 1,724
4030301-112620-777560 Radio Communications 492 1,828
4030401-121280-788001-53600 Transfer Out-Radio Fund 10,500 0
Total Expenditures $ 0 $ 0
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND (#53600)
Revenue
1080310-115150-695500-10100 Transfer In-General Fund $ 10,500 $ 0
1080310-115150-665882 Planned Use of Balance ( 10,992) (1,828)
1080310-115150-631463 Parts & Accessories 492 1,828
Total Revenue $ 0 $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Safety and Social Justice Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
(The vote for this motion appears on page 399.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19209
BY: Commissioner Gary McGillivray, Chairperson, Public Safety and Social Justice Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2019 HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA)
REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING FOR FORENSIC LAB TECHNICIAN FIREARMS POSITIONS – GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Office of National Drug Control Policy has designated Southeastern Michigan as a High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA); and
WHEREAS HIDTA has authorized $45,000 in funding to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for the time period
January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS there is no required County grant match; and
WHEREAS the funding will be used to support the salaries of two (2) Part-time Non-eligible (PTNE)
Forensic Lab Technicians, position #11324 and #11325, working in the Firearms Unit; and
WHEREAS the technicians provide support in testing firearms, entering resultant fired cartridge cases into
the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS), correlating lab results and completing lab reports of
their findings; and
WHEREAS the technicians work has resulted in faster casework turn-around times and a substantial
reduction of the unit’s backlog; and
WHEREAS this grant has completed the grant review process in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution
#19006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant funding from the State of Michigan in the amount of
$45,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this funding will support two (2) Part-time Non-eligible (PTNE) Forensic
Lab Technicians, position #11324 and #11325, working in the Firearms Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the
original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation of the grant program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2019 budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019
PCBU: SHERF Project ID: HIDTA_LAB Budget Ref. 2019
Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance ($45,000)
4030901-110000-610313 Federal Operating Grants 45,000
Total Revenue $ 0
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 HIDTA Funding for Lab Positions and
Correspondence from Captain Joe Quisenberry, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Vote on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Gingell, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the 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 (MISC. #19210)
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: BICENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – APPROVAL OF BICENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE BUDGET FOR 2019-2021
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on June 5, 2019, reports to
recommend adoption of the resolution with the following amendment(s):
1. Am end the Title, as follows:
IN RE: BICENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – APPROVAL O F BICENTENNIAL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BUDGET FOR 2019-2021 FUNDING OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
FOR OAKLAND COUNTY 2020 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
2. Amend the 5th WHEREAS Statement, as follows:
WHEREAS recognizing the urgency to begin the planning process, the Bicentennial Executive
Committee is requesting approval of one-time funding for project management, website
design and content, branding, and other administrative office expenditures such as printing,
materials, postage, etc.; and presenting a two-part Expenditure budget: Operating and Capital
Improvements; and
3. Amend the 6th WHEREAS Statement, as follows:
WHEREAS the Bicentennial Executive Committee will seek additional is recommending the
initial funding resources for balancing the Capital Improvements budget be identified through fund-
raising efforts to offset any Partnerships, Education & Research, Independent Events, and
Legacy expenditures; and
4. Delete the following 7th WHEREAS Statement:
WHEREAS should the fund-raising efforts be insufficient toward balancing the Capital
Improvements budget, then available funding will be requested by the Executive Committee from
the County General Fund to complete the Bicentennial Celebration; and
5. Amend the 8th WHEREAS Statement, as follows:
WHEREAS the Bicentennial Executive Committee requests that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the Bicentennial Executive Committee Budget and appropriate one-time
funding for the Operating activities to commence the Bicentennial celebrations for Oakland County.
6. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Statement, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts
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the Bicentennial Executive Committee budget and authorizes a one-time appropriation of up to
$231,200 $134,800 for FY 2019 in support of planning the Operating activities of the Oakland
County Bicentennial celebration.
7. Amend the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Statement, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Bicentennial Executive Committee will report back to the
Finance Committee, every quarter, on the financial, planning and celebration activities. have
the option to seek approval, through a separate resolution, for additional County resources in
association with the Capital Improvements expenditures should there be insufficient funding
resources available.
8. Amend the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Statement, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the one-time transfer
of funding in up to the amount of $231,200 $134,800 for FY 2019 from the General Fund
Unassigned Fund Balance (G/L Account #384100) for the Oakland County Bicentennial
Celebration to the General Fund Special Projects line item within the Board of Commissioners’
department budget as detailed below:
GENERAL FUND #10100 (G/L Account #384100) FY 2019
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $231,200 $134,800
Total Revenue $231,200 $134,800
Expenditures
5010101-180030-731822 Special Projects $231,200 $134,800
Total Expenditures $231,200 $134,800
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
HELAINE ZACK
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19210
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: BICENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – APPROVAL OF BICENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE BUDGET FOR 2019-2021
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the year 2020 will mark the 200th anniversary of the creation of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the bicentennial year marks an important milestone in the history of Oakland County, providing
an opportunity to educate, reflect and celebrate during the commemorative year; and
WHEREAS pursuant to MR#18295, the Oakland County Bicentennial Executive Committee is charged with
coordinating, planning and executing events and celebrations surrounding Oakland County’s Bicentennial;
and
WHEREAS the Executive Committee presents a comprehensive budget proposal that will provide the
foundation needed to execute a 4-part strategy, as initially outlined by the Bicentennial Study Group: 1.
Partnerships, 2. Education & Research, 3. Independent Events, 4. Legacy. These strategy components, in
coordination with a comprehensive budget, will bring the goals and desired results of the Oakland County
Bicentennial to life; and
WHEREAS recognizing the urgency to begin the planning process, the Bicentennial Executive Committee
is presenting a two-part Expenditure budget: Operating and Capital Improvements; and
WHEREAS the Executive Committee is recommending the initial funding resources for balancing the
Capital Improvements budget be identified through fund-raising efforts; and
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WHEREAS should the fund-raising efforts be insufficient toward balancing the Capital Improvements
budget, then available funding will be requested by the Executive Committee from the County General Fund
to complete the Bicentennial Celebration; and
WHEREAS the Executive Committee requests that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
the Bicentennial Executive Committee Budget and appropriate funding for the Operating activities to
commence the Bicentennial celebrations for Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Bicentennial Executive Committee budget and authorizes a one-time appropriation of $231,200 for FY 2019
in support of the Operating activities of the Oakland County Bicentennial celebration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Bicentennial Executive Committee will have the option to seek approval,
through a separate resolution, for additional County resources in association with the Capital Improvements
expenditures should there be insufficient funding resources available.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the one-time transfer of funding
in the amount of $231,200 for FY 2019 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance (G/L Account
#384100) for the Oakland County Bicentennial Celebration to the General Fund Special Projects line item
within the Board of Commissioners’ department budget as detailed below:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) (G/L Account #384100) FY 2019
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $231,200
Total Revenue $231,200
Expenditures
5010101-180030-731822 Special Projects $231,200
Total Expenditures $231,200
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
NANCY QUARLES
Moved by Quarles seconded by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton,
Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell. (17)
NAYS: Spisz, Taub. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19211
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – POSITION CREATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners (BOC) has restructured its committee process and revised board
policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS a review of the overall board operations has been completed and staffing needs have been
identified to support the new committee process; and
WHEREAS the BOC has requested to create one (1) GF/GP full-time eligible (FTE) Board of
Commissioners (BOC) Budget Analyst position, to assist in fiscal research, analysis and oversight; and
WHEREAS the new position will provide fiscal estimates and budget amendments for Board proposals; and
WHEREAS the information provided by this position will allow the BOC to engage in negotiations in good
faith; and
WHEREAS the BOC has requested to create one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per
year Board of Commissioners Community Liaison position to provide assistance to the BOC Chief of Staff
and 21 Commissioners; and
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WHEREAS the new position will assist the BOC by performing research, preparing presentations,
coordinating media efforts, planning events, as well as writing proclamations, press releases, news articles,
brochures, flyers and blog posts; and
WHEREAS funding for these position creations is available from the contingency balance that is held in
non-departmental Child Care Fund State Institutions line item.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes to create a new
appointed, excluded from the Merit System, overtime Non-Exempt, BOC Budget Analyst classification with
the following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
Annual $47,530 $50,399 $53,270 $56,140 $59,004 $61,871
Biweekly $1,828.08 $1,938.42 $2,048.86 $2,159.24 $2,269.37 $2,379.64
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP funded full-time eligible BOC Budget Analyst
position in the Board of Commissioners, Administration Division (#5010101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP funded part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year
Board of Commissioners Community Liaison position in the Board of Commissioners, Administration
Division (#5010101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2019-FY 2021 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019 FY 2020-2021
Expenditures
9010101-112700-788001-20293 Transfer Out ($36,746) ($115,984)
5010101-180010-702010 Salaries 14,352 74,629
5010101-180010-722900 Fringe Benefits 6,778 35,243
5010101-180010-750154 Expendable Equip 11,000 0
5010101-180010-774636 Info Tech Ops 4,198 5,440
5010101-180010-778675 Telephone Communications 418 672
Total Expenditures 0 0
CHILD CARE FUND (#20293)
Revenue
9090101-112700-695500-10100 Transfer In- General Fund ($36,746) ($115,984)
Total Revenue ($36,746) ($115,984)
Expenditures
9090101-196030-731843 State Institutions ($36,746) ($115,984)
Total Expenditures ($36,746) ($115,984)
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
NANCY QUARLES
Moved by Quarles seconded by Gingell the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller,
Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Jackson. (18)
NAYS: Spisz. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #19192)
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: MR #19192 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ADOPTION OF FAIR CHANCE HIRING POLICY
FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on June 12, 2019, reports to recommend adoption of the resolution with the following
amendment(s):
Amend the 1st WHEREAS statement, as follows:
WHEREAS the ability of people with criminal records to successfully reintegrate into their communities
contributes to reduced recidivism, strengthens families, leads to safer communities and contributes to
increased economic opportunity; and
Amend the 3rd WHEREAS statement, as follows:
WHEREAS individuals with past criminal conviction records may have skills to contribute and are often
unemployed or underemployed due to unfair and unreasonable hiring practices that automatically bar
selection of applicants having criminal convictions; and
Amend the 11th WHEREAS statement, as follows:
WHEREAS Oakland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are and is committed to providing equal
opportunity in all employment practices including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation
to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, religion, national
origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, weight and height; and
Amend the 12th WHEREAS statement, as follows:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s current pre-employment and hiring practices fall short of the U.S. Human
Resources Department is recommending an amendment to the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission’s guidelines regarding the use of arrest Policy to include protections based on familial
status, marital status and veteran status; and criminal history records, creating the possibility that the
County may be disproportionately impacting some individuals protected under Title VII; and
Add the following between the 12th and 13th WHEREAS statements:
WHEREAS since February 2015 the Oakland County Community Corrections Division has utilized
its Career Pathways Program to help individuals with criminal conviction histories develop the skills
needed to find employment, develop career plans and secure employment in order to achieve
positive social change; and
Amend the 13th WHEREAS statement, as follows:
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has confirmed that “nothing within the The Oakland County Merit Rules
requires including a question regarding System Resolution authorizes but does not require the
rejections of an applicant’s criminal history” application to take an open competitive examination if the
applicant has been found guilty of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude; and
Amend the last WHEREAS statement, as follows:
WHEREAS Oakland County will be stronger when all our residents can successfully compete for
employment absent unfair discriminatory practices and utilize their skills in the workforce. currently
requires conviction disclosures on the initial employment application; and
Add the following after the last WHEREAS statement:
WHEREAS Oakland County employment practices would be improved with the creation of a Fair
Chance Employment Policy; and
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WHEREAS a Fair Chance Employment Policy can be accomplished by tempering the application
requirements under Section VI, C.1 of the Merit System Resolution and with the adoption of this
policy that affords applicants a greater opportunity to address issues raised by the presence of a
criminal conviction by considering the nature of the crime, the applicant’s subsequent work
performance or behaviors and the type of position applied for.
Amend the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED statement, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Fair Chance Hiring Policy” be incorporated in into the Merit Rules
in Merit Rule 5 - Examinations, following item 5 - H (1) Oakland County hiring practices.
Add the following between the 2nd and 3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED statements:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Fair Chance Hiring Policy” shall be effective 45 days following
its adoption by the Board of Commissioners and approval by the County Executive.
Amend the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges private employers
and county contractors to adopt fair chance hiring practices that encourage the rehabilitation and
employment of people with past criminal records.
Amend Section 1, Attachment A, Fair Chance Hiring Policy, as follows:
Section 1.- Employment Applications: Except as otherwise required or permitted by federal or state law,
the County of Oakland shall not inquire into or consider the criminal conviction of an applicant for
employment with the County of Oakland County until the applicant is being interviewed or is otherwise
qualified has been determined to meet the minimum qualifications established by Merit System
Rules and has been selected for employment. open competitive examination or interview.
Amend Section 2, Attachment A, Fair Chance Hiring Policy, as follows:
Section 2.- Consideration of Criminal Background Conviction History: A criminal background conviction
history is not a an absolute bar to county employment provided, that the prior criminal activity conduct
is not directly related relevant to the position being sought or does not relate to dishonesty, fraud or the
safety or security of persons or property.
Amend Section 3, Attachment A, Fair Chance Hiring Policy, as follows:
Section 3.- Positions Requiring a Background Check: The Human Resources Department shall make a
good faith determination as to which specific classifications/positions of employment are of such sensitivity
that a criminal history background check is warranted or are required provided by law, contract or
necessary for compelling safety reasons; and shall conduct background checks for these positions only.
The Human Resources Department shall provide a report annually to the Board of Commissioners of the
classifications and number of positions requiring a pre-employment criminal background check.
Add the following language as Section 3a, Attachment A, Fair Chance Hiring Policy:
Section 3a.- As part of an open competitive examination, applicants for the specific
classifications/positions identified pursuant to Section 3 above will be required to agree that a
criminal background check can be completed in a manner consistent with laws governing such
checks. Departments shall conduct criminal background checks for these classifications/positions
and any additional specific positions that Human Resources determines that, for safety reasons,
require a background check. Final offers of employment may be subject to successful completion
of a background check.
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Amend Section 4, Attachment A, Fair Chance Hiring Policy, as follows:
Section 4.- Disqualification: If an applicant is disqualified solely due to a job-related past criminal
conviction, the hiring department shall notify the Human Resources Department. The Human
Resources Department shall then notify the applicant of that disqualification and conduct an
individualized assessment that permits shall allow the applicant to submit information regarding legal
documentation demonstrating the inaccuracy of the criminal conviction record and/or evidence of
mitigation/or rehabilitation, as appropriate. within seven business days of notification of
disqualification. (See Merit Rule 5.5 and MR 08119, Section VI, C.1.) The Human Resources
Department shall advise the County Department responsible for filling the position if the past conviction is
an unreasonable basis for denying employment with Oakland County forward any such information
provided by the applicant to the hiring department for its consideration, as appropriate.
Add the following language as Section 5, Attachment A, Fair Chance Hiring Policy:
Section 5.- Exclusions: Elected Constitutional County Officers, in the execution of the
Constitutional prerogatives of their offices, may choose to exempt their offices from the
background check limitations set forth in this policy.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
NANCY QUARLES
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19192
BY: Commissioners Nancy Quarles, District #17; Penny Luebs, District #16; Gwen Markham, District #9;
Marcia Gershenson, District #13; William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Helaine Zack,
District #18; Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ADOPTION OF FAIR CHANCE HIRING POLICY FOR OAKLAND
COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the ability of people with records to successfully reintegrate into their communities contributes
to reduced recidivism, strengthens families, leads to safer communities and contributes to increased
economic opportunity; and
WHEREAS studies indicate that stable employment is one of the best predictors of post-conviction success;
and
WHEREAS individuals with past records have skills to contribute and are often unemployed or
underemployed due to unfair and unreasonable hiring practices; and
WHEREAS men with criminal records account for about 34 percent of all nonworking men ages 25 to 54,
according to a recent New York Times/CBS News/Kaiser Family Foundation poll; and
WHEREAS a landmark study by Professor Devah Pager of Harvard University found that the likelihood of
a callback for an interview for an entry-level position drops by 50 percent for applicants with a criminal
record; and
W HEREAS the failure to employ the large population of people with felony convictions cost the United
States about 0.4 to 0.5 percentage points of gross domestic product in 2008, or roughly $57 billion to $65
billion, according to a study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research; and
WHEREAS a broad menu of reforms, which some localities have deemed “Fair-Chance” laws, incorporate
“Ban-the-Box” policies, which delay inquiry into a criminal record, and build off the best practices detailed
in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidelines on the use of arrest and
conviction records in employment decisions; and
WHEREAS EEOC recommendations that have been incorporated into fair-chance laws include prohibiting
certain criminal record information from consideration in hiring decisions, such as arrests that did not lead
to convictions; considering only specific job-related convictions in hiring; and providing job applicants an
opportunity to explain their criminal record; and
WHEREAS across the nation, the “Ban-the-Box” is gaining tremendous momentum - 34 states and over
150 cities and counties have adopted fair chance policies or laws; and
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WHEREAS Michigan joined this growing list on September 7, 2018, as Governor Snyder signed Executive
Directive 2018-4, banning the criminal history pre-employment screening for most state departments and
agencies; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal
opportunity in all employment practices including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation
to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin,
disability, veteran status, weight and height; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s current pre-employment and hiring practices fall short of the U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidelines regarding the use of arrest and criminal history records,
creating the possibility that the County may be disproportionately impacting some individuals protected
under Title VII; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has confirmed that “nothing within the Oakland County Merit Rules
requires including a question regarding an applicant’s criminal history”; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will be stronger when all our residents can successfully compete for
employment absent unfair discriminatory practices and utilize their skills in the workforce.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby add
Oakland County to a growing number of states, counties and local governments that have endorsed the
“Ban-the-Box” initiative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
Attachment A, the “Fair Chance Hiring Policy”.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Fair Chance Hiring Policy” be incorporated in the Merit Rules in
Merit Rule 5 - Examinations, following item 5 - H (1).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges private employers
and county contractors to adopt fair chance hiring practices that encourage the rehabilitation and
employment of people with past records.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
NANCY QUARLES, PENNY LUEBS, GWEN
MARKHAM, WILLIAM MILLER, KRISTEN
NELSON, HELAINE ZACK, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
DAVID WOODWARD, JANET JACKSON,
ANGELA POWELL
Copy of Attachment A – Fair Chance Hiring Policy prior to Amending Report and Attachment A – Fair
Chance Hiring Policy after updates 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 Powell the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Kochenderfer to set aside the resolution.
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the motion to set aside the resolution failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Powell to call the question.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was before the Board.
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Vote on resolution:
AYES: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson, Jackson. (11)
NAYS: Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Gingell, Kochenderfer. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Public Safety and Social Justice Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19212
BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, District #18; Kristen Nelson, District #5; William Miller, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN SB 284, BANNING
“CONVERSION THERAPY” AS A MEANS OF CHANGING AN INDIVIDUAL’S SEXUAL ORIENTATION
OR GENDER IDENTITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS “conversion therapy” is an attempt to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity
through tactics as obvious as hypnosis or as subtle as inducing shame; and
WHEREAS “conversion therapy” has been discredited by dozens of medical associations and child-welfare
institutions, including: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of
Pediatrics; American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; American College of Physicians;
American Counseling Association; American Medical Association; American Psychiatric Association;
American Psychoanalytic Association; American Psychological Association; American School Counselor
Association; American School Health Association; National Association of Social Workers; and the Pan
American Health Organization: Regional Office of the World Health Organization; and
WHEREAS in 2018, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry released the following
policy statement, "The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry finds no evidence to support
the application of any “therapeutic intervention” operating under the premise that a specific sexual
orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression is pathological. Furthermore, based on the scientific
evidence, the AACAP asserts that such “conversion therapies” (or other interventions imposed with the
intent of promoting a particular sexual orientation and/or gender as a preferred outcome) lack scientific
credibility and clinical utility. Additionally, there is evidence that such interventions are harmful. As a result,
“conversion therapies” should not be part of any behavioral health treatment of children and adolescents.";
and
WHEREAS minors are especially vulnerable, and “conversion therapy” can lead to depression, anxiety,
drug use, homelessness, and suicide; and
WHEREAS resolutions either condemning or banning the practice of “conversion therapy” have been
passed by more than 50 municipalities across the country; and
WHEREAS momentum is gathering throughout the country to ban the practice of “conversion therapy” as
Colorado became the 18th state to pass a ban on May 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS the City of Huntington Woods, an Oakland County community, became the first governmental
agency in the State of Michigan to pass an ordinance banning the practice of “conversion therapy” on June
4, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call upon the
members of the Michigan legislature to add Michigan to the growing number of states that are recognizing
the need to ban the ineffective and harmful practice of “conversion therapy” by mental health professionals
through the passage of Senate Bill 284.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to all Oakland County cities, villages, and townships, the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the State Senate Majority and
Minority leaders, the State House Speaker and Minority leader, the members of the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK, KRISTEN NELSON, WILLIAM
MILLER, PENNY LUEBS, GWEN MARKHAM,
JANET JACKSON, TOM MIDDLETON
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19213
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, District #19; Commissioner Helaine Zack, District #18:
Commissioner Penny Luebs. District #16; Commissioner William Miller, District #14; Commissioner Janet
Jackson, District #21; Commissioner Angela Powell, District #10; Commissioner Nancy Quarles, District
#17; Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
IN RE: SUPPORT FOR INCREASED INVESTMENT IN RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFIED LOW-
INCOME RESIDENTS IN OAKLAND COUNTY AND ACCEPTANCE AND AFFIRMATION OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on July 5, 2017, in response to a complaint of housing discrimination received in 2015
contesting the civil rights compliance of the County's CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership programs,
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD" or the "Department"), Office of
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity ("FHEO"), initiated a compliance review to determine if Oakland
County, Michigan ("County") is administering its CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with applicable
civil rights-related certifications and requirements; and
WHEREAS the review concerned whether the County has carried out its CDBG- and HOME-funded
programs in conformity with the civil rights certifications and civil rights requirements as set forth in 24 CFR
570.904(a)(1)(ii) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended 42 USC §2000d et seq., ("Title
VI") and Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 USC §5309,
("Section 109"); and
WHEREAS on June 28, 2018, the County responded to HUD's April 9, 2018 letter and denied any assertion
that the County's administration of its CDBG and HOME programs adversely affect the provision of
assistance to minority individuals. The County asserted that HUD's April 9, 2018 letter was factually
unsupported and legally baseless and requested that HUD withdraw it and administratively close the matter;
and
WHEREAS on August 29, 2018, after exchanging correspondence attempting to clarify the nature of HUD's
April 9, 2018 letter pursuant to 24 CFR 570.904(a)(1)(ii), representatives of the Parties met to discuss
reaching an amicable resolution on the matter. Following the meeting, in a letter dated October 22, 2018,
the County requested that HUD provide the specific formula, criteria, and metrics it proposes the County
should follow while administering the CDBG and HOME assistance program with the goal of allocating
greater resources to non-homeowners. HUD responded on November 30, 2018 by providing the County
with a draft voluntary compliance agreement. On February 15, 2019, the County responded to HUD’s
November 30, 2018 correspondence by providing a proposed agreement to resolve this matter. On March
28, 2019, the Parties again met to discuss a potential resolution, at which time HUD provided a revised
voluntary compliance agreement to the County to which the County provided further counter proposals; and
WHEREAS the County has continued to deny that its CDBG and HOME programs are or ever were
administered in a discriminatory manner; and
WHEREAS the County is willing to allocate the HUD resources, it administers, in a manner agreeable to
HUD and to allocate additional HUD funding, in the future, for rental programs if that is HUD’s desire; and
WHEREAS in order to expedite a resolution of this matter and to avoid further administrative procedures or
litigation, the Parties have agreed to enter into an Agreement (Attachment A) to voluntarily settle and
resolve the issues and concerns raised by both Parties; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal
Opportunity have issued an amended Confidentiality Agreement (Attachment B), dated May 28, 2019,
authorizing the Board of Commissioners to discuss the terms of the Agreement (Attachment A) and as well
as include the terms of Agreement as part of the public record.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize and
affirm the execution of the Agreement (Attachment A) by the appropriate County authorities on behalf of
Oakland County with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, PENNY
LUEBS, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, NANCY QUARLES, WILLIAM
MILLER, KRISTEN NELSON, ANGELA
POWELL, GWEN MARKHAM
Copy of Attachment A – Agreement between the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity and Oakland County, Michigan and Attachment
B – Amendment to May 16, 2019 Confidentiality Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Zack seconded by Gingell to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19213 –
Support for Increased Investment in Rental Assistance for Qualified Low-Income Residents in Oakland
County and Acceptance and Affirmation of Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #19213 – Support for Increased Investment in Rental Assistance for Qualified Low-Income
Residents in Oakland County and Acceptance and Affirmation of Agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Zack seconded by Gingell the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles,
Spisz, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19214
BY: Commissioners Dave T. Woodward, District #19; Christine Long, District #7; Gary McGillivray, District
#20; Penny Luebs, District #16, Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Janet
Jackson, District #21; William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DECLARATION OF SUPPORT FOR THE REGISTERED
NURSES’ OF BEAUMONT ROYAL OAK RIGHT TO ORGANIZE WITHOUT COERCION, INTIMIDATION
OR OTHER INFLUENCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS registered nurses at Beaumont Royal Oak are committed to advocating for their patients and
securing the ability to provide the best care possible at all times; and
WHEREAS Beaumont Royal Oak RNs have come together to form their union with the Michigan Nurses
Association (MNA) in order to have a voice in their practice and working conditions; and
WHEREAS it is all workers’ right to determine for themselves whether to join a union, and that process
should take place without the employer’s coercion, intimidation or other influence; and
WHEREAS nurses report that Beaumont Royal Oak is engaged in activities such as removing nurses from
their patient care duties to attend meetings by outside consultants sharing anti-union information; and
WHEREAS the resources of the nonprofit Beaumont Royal Oak should be directed at supporting patient
care, not paying consultants/companies to defeat their employees’ organizing drive; and
WHEREAS the health and well-being of Beaumont patients and the rights of Beaumont employees are of
concern to all in Oakland County.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Commission urges Beaumont Royal Oak
to cease and desist its anti-union activities and demonstrate neutrality in the nurses’ organizing drive while
ensuring that all meetings by Beaumont and MNA, both individual and group, are strictly voluntary and done
outside work hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the spirit of American democracy, both MNA and Beaumont should
respect the right of registered nurses to make a decision regarding unionization in an atmosphere free of
intimidation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to protect patients, there should be nothing related to the
organizing drive that interferes with work and no one should be taken away from patient care duties while
at work to discuss it.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Beaumont is urged to provide a work environment free of coercion,
misinformation, intimidation and outside influence regarding the nurses’ organizing drive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Beaumont Health CEO John Fox and Beaumont Royal Oak President Nancy Susick.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD, GARY MCGILLIVRAY,
PENNY LUEBS, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
NANCY QUARLES, KRISTEN NELSON,
WILLIAM MILLER, GWEN MARKHAM
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19215
BY: Commissioner Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESCINDING AND REPLACING MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #19052
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on April 2, 2019, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #19052 to
authorize Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2019 authorized amount of Tri-Party
Road Improvement funding in the Charter Township of Waterford in the amount of $33,333; and
WHEREAS it was discovered that the project number was incorrectly stated as Project No. 53351 and a
report was submitted by the Board of Commissioners on April 18, 2019 correcting the resolution to Project
No. 54762; and
WHEREAS the report incorrectly stated the funding amount as $30,000 instead of the correct amount of
$33,333.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby rescinds
Miscellaneous Resolution #19052 and adopts this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the
project submitted by the Charter Township of Waterford 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 Waterford.
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 $33,333
Total Revenue $33,333
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Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $33,333 Total Expenditures $33,333
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN KOWALL
Moved by Kowall seconded by Spisz to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19215 –
Board of Commissioners – Rescinding and Replacing Miscellaneous Resolution #19052.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #19215 – Board of Commissioners - Rescinding and Replacing Miscellaneous Resolution
#19052 carried.
Moved by Kowall seconded by Spisz the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz,
Taub, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19216
BY: Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21, Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16; Commissioner
Angela Powell, District #10; Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — DESIGNATION OF JUNE 2019 AS NATIONAL SAFETY
MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY AND SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO PROMOTE FIREARMS SAFETY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit, nongovernmental public service organization
dedicated to protecting life and promoting health in the United States of America, established National
Safety Month to increase awareness of the leading safety and health risks and ultimately decrease the
number of unintentional injuries and deaths; and
WHEREAS each June, communities throughout the nation take time to recognize and support the many
innovative programs and positive efforts being undertaken to promote the safety of individuals; and
WHEREAS unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for people aged 1-44
and the cause of more than 27 million emergency room visits annually; and
WHEREAS while overall unintentional firearms deaths have decreased, statistics show a disproportionate
number among children, with 16% of the unintentional firearms deaths occurring among youth under age
20; and
WHEREAS many organizations, including gun rights advocates, have utilized National Safety Month as an
opportunity to educate the public and spread awareness of the fundamentals of safe gun handling and
storage to promote a safe environment for everyone; and
WHEREAS a national effort is underway to form partnerships among law enforcement, elected officials,
community leaders, state agencies, businesses, the firearms industry and others to raise awareness of and
to distribute at no expense cable-style gun locks; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the report "Gun Violence
in Oakland County" in 2013 with the action item: "Promote continual effective gun safety practices through
public awareness and regular training. Increase public awareness of the proper securing of firearms and
the penalties associated with the failure to do so”; and
WHEREAS the ongoing efforts of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to reduce gun violence has
earned national recognition with a National Association of Counties Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS a partnership of the Board of Commissioners, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the National
Project Child Safe/NSSF organization, Crime Stoppers, and over 30 local law enforcement agencies have
successfully distributed more than 10,000 gun safety locks, at no cost to participants; and
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WHEREAS a study by the RAND Corporation of firearm storage patterns in U.S. homes found that "of the
homes with children and firearms, 55% were reported to have 1 or more firearms in an unlocked place,"
and 43% reported keeping guns without a trigger lock in an unlocked place”; and
WHEREAS a 2005 study conducted by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in conjunction with
the Centers for Disease Control on adult firearm storage practices in U.S. homes found that over 1.69
million children and youth under age 18 are living in homes with loaded and unlocked firearms; and
WHEREAS a 1999 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that more
than 75% of the guns used in youth suicide attempts and unintentional injuries were stored in the residence
of the victim, a relative, or a friend; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Secret Service and Department of Education determined in 65% of the cases of 37
studied school shootings (1974-2000) the attacker obtained their gun from home; and
WHEREAS the safe storage of firearms helps prevent firearms from being stolen, reducing the risk of illegal
gun trafficking; and
WHEREAS Oakland County leaders and law enforcement officials must continue to increase public
awareness of the safe storage and handling of firearms to prevent accidental death and illegal gun
trafficking.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes June 2019 as National Safety Month in Oakland County and declares their support for efforts
to promote firearms safety education awareness and the distribution of gun safety devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages all organizations,
private and public, that are responsible for the safety of individuals to undertake activities in the month of
June to promote greater awareness of personal safety and reduce the risks of unintentional injury.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Chiefs of Police
Association, the National Safety Council and the Oakland County Fire Chiefs Association.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JANET JACKSON, GWEN MARKHAM, ANGELA
POWELL, KRISTEN NELSON, PENNY LUEBS,
WILLIAM MILLER, MICHAEL SPISZ, EILEEN
KOWALL, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, MICHAEL
GINGELL, SHELLEY TAUB, CHRISTINE LONG,
THOMAS KUHN
Moved by Jackson seconded by Spisz to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19216
– Board of Commissioners – Designation of June 2019 as National Safety Month in Oakland County and
Support of Efforts to Promote Firearms Safety.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #19216 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of June 2019 as National Safety Month in
Oakland County and Support of Efforts to Promote Firearms Safety carried.
Moved by Jackson seconded by Spisz the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub,
Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19217
BY: Commissioner William Miller, District #14; Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5; Commissioner
Angela Powell, District #10; Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Commissioner Nancy Quarles,
District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DECLARATION OF JUNE 20, 2019 AS WORLD REFUGEE
DAY IN OAKLAND COUNTY
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS more than 68 million displaced people have been forced from their homes, more than any time
in recorded history, including over 25 million refugees; and
WHEREAS by definition, refugees are people who have fled their country because they have a well-founded
fear of persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular
social group; and
WHEREAS resettlement provides a safe haven in a third country when refugees cannot return home and
cannot rebuild their lives in the country where they first fled due to lack of access to safety, shelter, health
care, education, or protection; and
WHEREAS resettlement to the U.S. is available only for those who demonstrate the greatest and most
immediate need for protection – such as unaccompanied and other at-risk children, female-headed
households, victims of torture, the physically disabled, and members of minority groups that are
experiencing oppression in the host country (for example, religious minorities or LGBTI individuals) – and
takes place after eligible refugees undergo a rigorous selection, security vetting, and medical screening
process; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is home to a diverse population of refugees and immigrants, adding to
the economic strength and cultural richness of our community; and
WHEREAS organizations responsible for resettling refugees in our community, as well as numerous other
community organizations and religious institutions, have declared their support for resettling refugees in
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has been an example of a hospitable and welcoming place to all
newcomers, where the contributions of all are celebrated and valued; and
WHEREAS cities across the United States have declared themselves to be welcoming to refugees and
immigrants, joining a national movement for creating an inclusive community; and
WHEREAS residents of Oakland County aspire to live up to our highest societal values of acceptance and
equality, and treat newcomers with decency and respect, creating a vibrant community for all to live in.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland is hereby declaring June 20, 2019, as
World Refugee Day and acknowledges the courage, strength, and determination of women, men, and
children forced to flee their homes because of persecution or conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland recognizes the beauty and richness of our
diversity, and one in which all are welcome, accepted, and appreciated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby urges other local and state communities
to join us in commemorating June 20, 2019, as World Refugee Day.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER, PENNY LUEBS, KRISTEN
NELSON, ANGELA POWELL, GWEN
MARKHAM, JANET JACKSON, DAVID
WOODWARD, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, HELAINE
ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON, NANCY
QUARLES
Moved by Miller seconded by Zack to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19217 –
Board of Commissioners – Declaration of June 20, 2019 as World Refugee Day in Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #19217 – Board of Commissioners – Declaration of June 20, 2019 as World Refugee Day in
Oakland County carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Miller seconded by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
415
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson,
Jackson, Luebs. (11)
NAYS: Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Gingell, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19218
BY: Commissioner Adam Kochenderfer, District #15
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2019 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS – RECONSTRUCTION OF LIVERNOIS ROAD
FROM AVON ROAD TO WALTON BOULEVARD – PROJECT NO. 54281
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 City of Rochester Hills, 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 City of
Rochester Hills and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills 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. 54281 in the City of Rochester Hills is $157,269; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 54281 in the amount of $157,269.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the City of Rochester Hills 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 City of
Rochester Hills.
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 $157,269
Total Revenue $157,269
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $157,269 Total Expenditures $157,269
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ADAM KOCHENDERFER
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
416
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence
from Shannon J. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19219
BY: Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2019 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON – GRAVEL ROAD PAVING OF
SASHABAW ROAD FROM SHERWOOD ROAD TO GRANGER ROAD – PROJECT NO. 52741
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 Brandon, 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 Brandon and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Brandon 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. 52741 in the Charter Township of Brandon is $87,234; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 52741 in the amount of $87,234.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the Charter Township of Brandon 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 Brandon.
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 $87,234
Total Revenue $87,234
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $87,234 Total Expenditures $87,234
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL SPISZ
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
417
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence
from Shannon J. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19220
BY: Commissioner Robert Hoffman, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2019 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND – SPREADING OF GRAVEL AND
CHLORIDE ON VARIOUS ROADS – PROJECT NO. 54882
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 Highland, 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 Highland and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Highland 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. 54882 in the Charter Township of Highland is $39,319; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 54882 in the amount of $39,319.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the Charter Township of Highland 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 Highland.
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 $39,319
Total Revenue $39,319
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $39,319 Total Expenditures $39,319
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BOB HOFFMAN
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
418
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence
from Shannon J. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19221
BY: Commissioner Robert Hoffman, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2019 APPROPRIATION – TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY – SPREADING OF GRAVEL AND CHLORIDE ON
VARIOUS ROADS – PROJECT NO. 55132
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 Township of Holly, 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
Township of Holly and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the Township of Holly 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. 55132 in the Township of Holly is $25,000; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2019 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 55132 in the amount of $25,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the Township of Holly 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 Township
of Holly.
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 $25,000
Total Revenue $25,000
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $25,000 Total Expenditures $25,000
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BOB HOFFMAN
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
419
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence
from Shannon J. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19222
BY: Commissioners David T. Woodward, District #19; Michael J. Gingell, District #1; Shelley Taub, District
#12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SPONSORSHIP OF 2019 ARTS, BEATS AND EATS
FESTIVAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Arts, Beats and Eats Festival was founded to celebrate the quality of life in Oakland County
by offering a culturally unique presentation of artists, musicians and food exhibits, from Oakland County,
the Metro Detroit area, and throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS entering its twenty-second year, Arts, Beats and Eats has celebrated many successes,
including attracting large crowds each year, earning top rankings for its juried fine arts show, securing top
national entertainment, and providing unique interactive programs for the family; and
WHEREAS Arts, Beats and Eats has a strong tradition of giving back to the community - to date, over $5.4
million raised by the Arts, Beats and Eats Foundation has been donated to charity; and
WHEREAS Arts, Beats and Eats has proven to be an enduring and popular cultural institution, attracting
an average of over 375,000 people and $26 million in approximate economic activity annually over the last
nine years; and
WHEREAS the 2019 Arts, Beats and Eats Festival is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, August 30-
September 2, 2019 in Royal Oak; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a long tradition of financial support for the Arts, Beats and Eats Festival
by sponsoring part of its presentation; and
WHEREAS the limited sponsorship of $10,000 for the 2019 Arts, Beats and Eats Festival promises to
provide a strong return on investment in attracting economic and cultural activity in Oakland County as well
as contributing measurably to improving the quality of life of our residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
one-time expenditure of $10,000 for sponsorship of the 2019 Arts, Beats and Eats Festival.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the one-time
appropriation of $10,000 available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance (G/L Account #383313) to
the Board of Commissioners General Fund, Administration Division, Special Projects Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $10,000
Total Revenue $10,000
Expenditures
5010101-180010-731822 Special Projects $10,000
Total Expenditures $10,000
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD, MICHAEL GINGELL,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, NANCY QUARLES,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, PENNY LUEBS,
HELAINE ZACK, WILLIAM MILLER, KRISTEN
NELSON, ANGELA POWELL, GWEN
MARKHAM, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, JANET
JACKSON, THOMAS KUHN, MICHAEL SPISZ,
PHILIP WEIPERT, TOM MIDDLETON, EILEEN
KOWALL, SHELLEY TAUB
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19223
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16, Angela Powell, District #10; Janet Jackson, District #21;
William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Gwen Markham, District #9; Marcia Gershenson,
District #13; Helaine Zack, District #18; Nancy Quarles, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — SUPPORT OF EXPANSION OF MICHIGAN CIVIL RIGHTS
LAWS FOR LGBT INDIVIDUALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County upholds the firm belief that any individual, regardless of race, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, culture or socio-economic status, should have the same opportunities to live
openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and
association; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s tremendous economic engine has been strengthened by the rich diversity of
all individuals who live and work here; and
WHEREAS the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, or Public Act 453 of 1976, prohibits discrimination in Michigan
on the basis of "religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital
status" in employment, housing, education, and access to public accommodations; and
WHEREAS in May 2018, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission voted to expand the commission's
interpretation of the state's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections from discrimination based
on sexual orientation and gender identification; and
WHEREAS in July 2018, then Attorney General Bill Schuette issued an opinion prohibiting the Michigan
Civil Rights Commission from continuing to enforce LGBT protections, stating “"the Commission's
interpretation conflicts with the Act's plain language”; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Civil Rights Commission stated their intent to ignore Schuette’s opinion and have
sought a new opinion from the current Attorney General, Dana Nessel; and
WHEREAS legislative action is required to provide finality to this debate and solid protections for individuals
on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity; and
WHEREAS Senator Jeremy Moss, Representatives Jon Hoadley and Tim Sneller have introduced Senate
Bill 351 and HB 4688 for the purposes of expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections
for sexual orientation, gender identity or expression; and
WHEREAS enactment of this legislation will serve to build a stronger, more diverse Oakland County and
Michigan, making us more competitive in a global economy, fostering better workplace relationships, better
health outcomes and increased job satisfaction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses the
expansion of civil rights protections for LGBT individuals by amending the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act
through the adoption of Senate Bill 351 and House Bill 4688.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the members of the Oakland
County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS, WILLIAM MILLER, KRISTEN
NELSON, GWEN MARKHAM, ANGELA
POWELL, JANET JACKSON, DAVID
WOODWARD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, HELAINE ZACK, NANCY
QUARLES
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
There were no objections.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board to inform everyone that the Women’s Suffrage Centennial
Celebration will be held on Friday, June 14th on the lawn of the County Commission building.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 12, 2019
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The Board adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to the call of the Chair or July 18, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.
LISA BROWN DAVID WOODWARD
Clerk Chairperson