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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 5, 2019
Meeting called to order by Chairperson David Woodward at 9:49 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200
N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward,
Zack. (20)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Gingell. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Tom Middleton.
Moved by Long seconded by McGillivray the minutes of the August 16, 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 approved as presented.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved.
Chairperson David Woodward introduced Salvador Salort-Pons, Ph.D., Director, Detroit Institute of Arts,
David Flynn, Director of Public Affairs, Detroit Institute of Arts, and Tom Guastello, Chairman, Oakland
County Art Authority.
David Flynn, Director of Public Affairs, Detroit Institute of Arts and Salvador Salort-Pons, Ph.D., Director,
Detroit Institute of Arts addressed the Board to give a presentation entitled: Half Year Report, January –
June 2019.
Discussion followed.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from
Chairperson David Woodward exercising the authority granted under the provisions Rules of the Board,
Section, IX.H.(1) to authorize the submission of the grant application for the FY 2020 Narcotics Enforcement
Team (NET) Grant Application due to time constraints.
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from Commissioner Janet
Jackson appointing the following representatives to the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force –
Core Group 2019 – 2020 pursuant to MR #19249. Fadowa Harrel, Common Ground, Sonia Acosta, Centro
Multicultural La Familia and Edee Franklin, Sanctum House.
Moved by Jackson seconded by Spisz the communications be received and filed and appointments
confirmed.
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the communications were received and filed and the
appointments were confirmed.
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment: Angela Powell, Kyle DuBuc and
Michael Spisz who read and requested the following statement be included in the minutes:
On behalf of the Republican Caucus, I want to renew our objection to the seating of Mr. Woodward on this
Commission after he officially resigned on August 7th, 2019.
Furthermore, any of our actions and votes during this and other upcoming Commission meetings, chaired
by Mr. Woodward, are not actions of acceptance or support for what we consider to be a violation of the
law.
Therefore, we will await and honor the Court’s determination on this matter, and until that time, we all will
continue our responsibilities of representing each of our Districts and Oakland County as we were elected
to do.
Thank you
Moved by Miller seconded by Luebs the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 534. The resolutions on
this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 19280
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN
COUNTY INTERESTS IN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR THE WATER SUPPLY AND
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS LOCATED WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County holds legal title to various portions of the water supply system and the sanitary
sewer system located within, and serving the residents of, the Township of Oxford; and
WHEREAS such water supply system and sanitary sewer system consists of easements and rights of way
for the related equipment, facilities and improvements; and
WHEREAS Oakland County holds this legal title because the water supply system and sanitary sewer
system improvements were financed by Oakland County bonds; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland desires to transfer ownership and the Township of Oxford desires to
accept ownership from Oakland County the water supply system and sanitary sewer system assets; and
WHEREAS there are no outstanding bonds or other indebtedness with respect to the property interests
included with this transfer that would otherwise prohibit the transfer of these property interests; and
WHEREAS the capital assets of the system have a value of $7,838,305 with accumulated depreciated of
$4,462,712 leaving a remaining book value of $3,375,593 as of July 31, 2019, which will be removed from
the Oxford Township Water Supply System fund; and
WHEREAS there is no cash-related loss as a result of the property transfer; and
WHEREAS the office of the Water Resources Commissioner has prepared all necessary documents
necessary for the conveyance via Quit Claim Deed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby transfers
and assigns certain County interest in easements and rights of way of the water supply system and sanitary
sewer system including related equipment, facilities and improvements serving the Township of Oxford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Quit Claim Deed in favor of the Township of Oxford and
execute any other necessary property transfer documents to effectuate the transfer of the County’s interest
in those water supply system and sanitary sewer system assets.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following budget amendment is recommended.
OXFORD TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FUND (#57165) FY 2019
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Revenue
6010101-149999-675356 Loss on Sale of Equipment ($3,375,593)
6010101-149999-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $3,375,593
Total Revenue $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Quit Claim Conveyance of Fee Simple Property, Easements and Right-of-Way for Water Supply
System and Sanitary Sewer System Facilities and Improvements, Attachment “A” – Quit Claim Deed to
Township of Oxford Water Supply System, and Attachment “B” – Quit Claim Deed to Township of Oxford
Sanitary Sewer System on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19281
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – WINDSTREAM CONTRACT #004312
EXTENSION THROUGH 2022
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the original contract with Windstream (vendor) was executed on 12/31/2014; and
WHEREAS the current contract between Oakland County and Windstream (vendor), will reach its five-year
life; expiring on December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS Windstream is the sole provider who meets connection diversity requirements of Oakland
County’s Legacy Public Safety Radio System voice circuits; and
WHEREAS pending the implementation of the new Public Safety Radio System which will change
technology over the course of the next three years; and
WHEREAS it would not be cost effective to bid and incur potential switch over costs for something that is
being phased out; and
WHEREAS Windstream has agreed to a three-year extension on the County’s current contract while we
migrate to the technology, long term solution; and
WHEREAS the office of the Information Technology has negotiated a three-year contract extension with
Windstream at a cost of $38,816.00 per year; and
WHEREAS the negotiated cost for continuing service brings the contract “not to exceed” amount to
$310,531.00; and
WHEREAS the Purchasing Terms and Conditions state in Section 2400.6 Duration of Contracts and under
Procedure states “The Board of Commissioners shall approve contracts beyond five years”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
extension of the existing contract with Windstream for three (3) years through December 31, 2022.
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 adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Windstream Enterprise Amendment to Agreement (Renewal of Term) Incorporated by Reference.
Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19282
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
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IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – WINDSTREAM CONTRACT #004313 AND
#004315 EXTENSION THROUGH 2022
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the original contracts with Windstream (vendor) were executed on 12/31/2014; and
WHEREAS the current contracts between Oakland County and Windstream (vendor), will reach their five-
year life; expiring on December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS Windstream is the sole provider of Oakland County’s backup Data Center and provider of
maintenance, repair, replacements and relocations of the fibers covered in this contract and it includes the
Bill of Sale for the fibers owned by County but residing within Contractor’s fiber optic cable; and
WHEREAS the inherent design of Oakland County’s private fiber infrastructure permits Windstream to be
a cost-effective solution; and
WHEREAS with the current Universal Communications and Collaboration Program (UCC) project, and
current virtualization and disaster recovery improvement projects, there would be significant project and
cost disruption to change our disaster recovery site provider (Windstream contract 4315) and our fiber
diversity and maintenance provider (Windstream contract 4313); and
WHEREAS the office of the Information Technology has negotiated a three-year contract extension with
Windstream, on both contracts, at a cost of $272,005.00 per year; and
WHEREAS the negotiated costs for continuing maintenance brings the contracts “not to exceed” amount
to $1,965,850.00; and
WHEREAS the Purchasing Terms and Conditions state in Section 2400.6 Duration of Contracts and under
Procedure states “The Board of Commissioners shall approve contracts beyond five years”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
extension of the existing contracts with Windstream for three (3) years through December 31, 2022.
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 adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of First Amendment to Maintenance Agreement and Windstream Enterprise Amendment to
Agreement (Renewal of Term) Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19283
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
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
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Agency Name
New/
Renew
In/Out
County
Online
Payment I
Over the
Counter II
66th District Court 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 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:
- 66th District Court – 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 66th District Court, Exhibit I – I.T.
Services Agreement Online Payments and Exhibit II – I.T. Services Agreement Over the Counter Payments
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19284
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - AMENDMENTS TO EXHIBITS XIII OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #12153, dated
June 7, 2012, approved the Department of Information Technology's Comprehensive Information
Technology Services Agreement enabling it to make additional technology services available to public
bodies; and
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 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
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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; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology currently has lnterlocal Agreements with public
bodies to provide information technology services as authorized by the Board of Commissioners in
Miscellaneous Resolutions #17263 dated September 28, 2017 and Miscellaneous Resolution #17034
dated February 15, 2017; and
WHEREAS the services authorized to be offered by the Department of Information of Technology in
MR #17263 and #17034 are outlined in the Exhibits to the Comprehensive Information Technology
Services Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners have approved Exhibits to the Comprehensive Information
Technology Services Agreement describing and outlining the terms of service for the following
applications provided by the Department of Information Technology: Online Payments, Over the
Counter Payments; Pay Local Taxes; Jury Management System; Web Publishing Suite; Remedial
Support Service; Data Center Use and Services; Oaknet Connectivity; Internet Services, CLEMIS;
ArcGIS Online; Data Sharing; CAMS and Pictometry Licensed Products; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel and the Department of Information Technology are recommending
modifications to Exhibit XIII Pictometry Licensed Products.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
the attached Comprehensive Information Technology Services Agreement, amending Exhibit XIII.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this time.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Exhibit XIII – I.T. Services Agreement Pictometry Licensed Products, Attachment A – Exhibit XIII -
I.T. Services Agreement Pictometry Licensed Products – Pictometry Authorized Subdivision Agreement
and Attachment B – Exhibit XIII - I.T. Services Agreement Pictometry Licensed Products – Pictometry
Authorized Contractor Sub – User Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*REPORT (MISC. #19285)
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2020
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on August 28, 2019, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
HELAINE ZACK
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19285
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Healthy Communities and Environment Committee
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2020 COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the Oakland
County Health Division funding through the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC)
Agreement for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and
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WHEREAS the fiscal year (FY) 2019 CPBC Agreement included total funding of $10,206,073; and
WHEREAS the FY 2020 CPBC Agreement reflects grant funding in the amount of $11,202,988, an increase
of $996,915 from the previous year; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement and anticipated FY 2020 contract amendments includes sufficient funding
to continue the sixty (60) Special Revenue (SR) positions listed in Schedule B; and
WHEREAS this agreement requires the creation of the following SR Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE)
positions: one (1) 1,000 hrs/yr Lactation Specialist in the WIC Unit (#1060284), one (1) 1,000 hrs/yr Office
Assistant I in the Infant Health Promotion Unit (#1060291), and one (1) 1,000 hrs/yr Clinical Health
Specialist in the HIV/AIDS Unit (#1060294); and
WHEREAS the CPBC Agreement has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board
of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
the FY 2020 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) agreement for funding in the
amount of $11,202,988 for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue sixty (60) SR positions included in Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following SR PTNE positions: one (1) 1,000 hrs/yr Lactation
Specialist in the WIC Unit (#1060284), one (1) 1,000 hrs/yr Office Assistant I in the Infant Health Promotion
Unit (#1060291), and one (1) 1,000 hrs/yr Clinical Health Specialist in the HIV/AIDS Unit (#1060294).
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 is contingent upon continued
future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute this agreement and to
approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which is
consistent with the agreement as originally approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Fund/General Purpose and Grant Fund Budgets are
amended per the attached Schedule A, to reflect the FY 2020 grant award of $11,202,988.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Healthy Communities and Environment Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Grant Review Sign-Off – Health and Human Services/Health Division – FY 2020 Comprehensive
Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement, Agreement Between Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services and County of Oakland, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
FY 19/20 Agreement Addendum A, Attachment I - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services –
Instructions for the Annual Budget, Attachment III - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Local Health Department Agreement - Program Specific Assurances and Requirements, Addendum 1 -
Dissemination License Agreement for “Mothers in Motion” Between Michigan State University and Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, Addendum 2 – Dissemination License Agreement for
“Communicate to Motivate” Among Michigan State University, Ohio State Innovation Foundation and
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Schedule A – Physical Materials, Schedule B –
Materials Modification Guide, Schedule C – Special Revenue Positions to Create, and Schedule A – Budget
Amendments FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2022 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19286
BY: Commissioner Gary R. McGillivray, Chairperson, Public Safety and Social Justice Committee,
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – OUTDOOR WARNING
SYSTEM EXPANSION – THE CITY OF OAK PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971,
and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within
the Oakland County Outdoor Warning System; and
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WHEREAS the City of Oak Park requests to enter into an agreement with Oakland County for the purchase
and replacement of an inoperable weather siren at Granzon and Parklawn; and
WHEREAS the total estimated cost of the replacement weather siren is $23,000 of which $17,500 is for the
purchase of the siren and $5,500 for the installation; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the policy
previously established by the Board of Commissioners by various Miscellaneous Resolutions, whereby
local units pay seventy-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the City of Oak Park has agreed to pay the estimated cost of $17,250 (75% of estimated cost)
and the county will pay $5,750 (25% of estimated cost); and
WHEREAS the City of Oak Park, has executed the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Oak Park agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will be
responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren purchased under this agreement;
and
WHEREAS this Agreement has been reviewed and approved by Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Severe Weather System Agreement with the City of Oak Park and authorizes the Board
Chairperson to execute the agreement on behalf of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a FY 2019 budget amendment is required as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019
Revenues
1060601-115090-625558 Local Match $ 8,250
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance 2,750
Total Revenues $11,000
Expenditures
1060601-115090-760182 Tornado Siren Equipment $11,000
Total Expenditures $11,000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Safety and Social Justice Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Copy of City of Oak Park Regular Council Meeting August 5, 2019 – Excerpt, Agreement for Severe
Weather System Between Oakland County and City of Oak Park Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19287
BY: Commissioner Gary R. McGillivray, Chairperson, Public Safety and Social Justice Committee
IN RE: FRIEND OF THE COURT – FY 2019 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT – AMENDMENT OVER
15%
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Friend of the Court received an amendment to the FY 2019 Access and
Visitation grant award administered through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO); and
WHEREAS a subsequent award has been made by SCAO increasing the contract award from $18,000 to
$24,000, and
WHEREAS this grant amendment increase of $6,000 is for services to be performed in conjunction with
Impact Consulting, Inc., which facilitates parenting time (visitation) for certain cases as determined by the
Court; and
WHEREAS there are no in-kind or County matching funds required; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved through the Board of Commissioners
Grant review procedures.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the FY
2019 Access and Visitation grant amendment in the amount of $6,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
this amendment agreement and to approve additional amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%)
percent variance from the award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this grant program is contingent upon the continuation
of State funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2019 Special Revenue Budget is amended as follows:
FOC ACCESS VISITATION FUND (#27120) FY 2019
Grant #0000000282, Activity: GLB,
Analysis Type: GLB, Bud Ref: 2019
Revenue
3010404-126030-610313 Federal Operating Grants $ 6,000
Total Revenues $ 6,000
Expenditures
3010404-126030-731458 Professional Services $ 6,000
Total Expenditures $ 6,000
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 – Friend of the Court – FY 2019 Access and Visitation Grant and Michigan
Supreme Court Access and Visitation Contract Amendment for State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 534).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19288
BY: Commissioner Gary R. McGillivray, Chairperson, Public Safety and Social Justice Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER –
2019 ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER EQUIPMENT GRANT – GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since 2015 the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center has been honored to
receive grants from a local organization Two Seven Oh. From the generosity of this organization, the Shelter
has been able to purchase items to keep employees and volunteers safe, animals awaiting adoption at the
Shelter more comfortable, and afforded the Shelter to be able to continue best practices within the industry;
and
WHEREAS this local organization generously invited the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption
Center to apply for a grant again in 2019; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center submitted a grant application in
the amount of $16,133.60 to this organization for the purchase of stainless-steel cat litter pans and food
bowls, portable cages for special events, and universal microchip scanners to equip our vans in the field;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center was awarded this grant in the
amount of $16,133.60; and
WHEREAS the grant award completed the Grant Review Process according to the Board of Commissioners
Grant Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the grant
award in the amount of $16,133.60 for Fiscal Year 2019.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the grant agreement and to approve any extensions or changes within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original application as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation of the grant is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2019 budget will be amended as follows:
ANIMAL CONTROL GRANTS (#29215) FY 2019
GR# 0000000890
Activity: GLB Analysis Type: GLB Budget Reference: 2019
Revenue
1070801-114000-650104 Contributing Operating $ 16,134
Total Revenues $ 16,134
Expenditures
1070801-114000-750014 Animal Supplies $ 16,134
Total Expenditures $ 16,134
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/Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center – 2019 Animal
Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Equipment Grant, Correspondence from Madison Moran, Grant
Administrator, Two Seven Oh Inc, Two Seven Oh Inc. Reimbursement Grant Agreement, Correspondence
from Robert Gatt, Division Manager, Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, Two Seven
Oh Inc. Grant Request – 2019, Two Seven Oh Inc. Animal Welfare Survey, Public Services – Animal
Control, Oakland County Michigan – FY2019 and FY2020 and FY2021 Adopted Budget and Revenue
Expenditure Report Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19289
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Healthy Communities and Environment Committee
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION – APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF LOGO TO THE HOLLY AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 2015, Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) hired Moreau Creative to create logo
designs for the Dixie Byway and the Dixie Gully Run ORV events; and
WHEREAS several design concepts were created for the Dixie Byway but were never brought to full design
or used for any OCPR or other county business; and
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WHEREAS the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce is interested in promoting the Dixie Byway as a
recreational corridor and heritage route within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Groveland Oaks County Park and Holly Oaks ORV Park are both located along the Dixie
Byway; and
WHEREAS the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce requested the use of one of the Dixie Byway logo
designs created by Moreau Creative through a contract with Oakland County in 2015; and
WHEREAS OCPR has no intended use for the Dixie Byway logo at this time and agrees that the Holly Area
Chamber of Commerce would be the best entity to promote the Dixie Byway within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce will pay Oakland County Parks and Recreation one
dollar ($1.00) for the rights to the Dixie Byway Logo as outlined in the attached Assignment of Logo
document.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and
approves the attached Assignment of Logo to the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce for one dollar ($1.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required for the Assignment of Logo to the
Holly Area Chamber of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or
their designee to execute the Assignment of Logo document.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Healthy Communities and Environment Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Assignment of Logo and Exhibit A – Logo on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Hoffman the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton,
Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Hoffman. (19)
NAYS: Gershenson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Powell seconded by Nelson to reconsider Miscellaneous Resolution #19289 – Parks and
Recreation – Approval of Assignment of Logo to the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce.
Vote on reconsideration:
AYES: Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs . (19)
NAYS: Hoffman. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was before the Board for reconsideration.
Moved by Hoffman seconded by Luebs to reconsider Miscellaneous Resolution #19289 – Parks and
Recreation – Approval of Assignment of Logo to the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs . (17)
NAYS: Powell, Gershenson, Markham. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19290
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER 13-22, 2019, AS
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WELCOMING WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS communities bring together immigrants, refugees, and long-time residents in a spirit of unity to
build strong connections across the community and affirm the benefits of welcoming everyone – including
new Americans; and
WHEREAS at a time when political rhetoric has deepened divisions, Welcoming Week 2019 reminds us to
double-down on our inclusive vision and find new ways to bring together people across lines of difference
to develop greater understanding and mutual support; and
WHEREAS Oakland County became a Welcoming County, as adopted by the Board of Commissioners, on
April 18, 2019 pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #19079; and
WHEREAS Oakland County remains resolute in its commitment to continue fostering a neighborly and
welcoming atmosphere in our community, where all are welcome, accepted, and appreciated; and
WHEREAS by hosting the Friendship Games – a 2019 Welcoming Week event - Oakland County
recognizes that being a welcoming community for all makes us stronger economically, socially and
culturally; and
WHEREAS funding for this event is not to exceed $2,000 and is available in the General Fund Assigned
Fund Balance Board of Commissioners Projects (G/L Account #383313).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
one-time appropriation of $2,000 available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance Board of
Commissioners Projects (G/L Account #383313) to the Board of Commissioners General Fund Special
Projects Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners urges residents and elected officials of our
county to do their part and join with the initiative and affirm Oakland County as a welcoming county that
respects the innate dignity of all people.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners declares September 13-22, 2019, as
Welcoming Week in Oakland County Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2019 budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 2,000
Total Revenues $ 2,000
Expenditures
5010101-180010-731822 Special Projects $ 2,000
Total Expenditures $ 2,000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations, I move the adoption of the
forgoing resolution.
NANCY QUARLES
Moved by Quarles seconded by Miller the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller,
Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman,
Jackson. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #19246)
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 4219 – DISTRIBUTION OF
REVENUE FROM SALE OF FORECLOSURE PROPERTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on August 26, 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 #19246
BY: Commissioners Bob Hoffman, District #2; David Woodward, District #19; Angela Powell, District #10;
William Miller, District #14; Janet Jackson, District #21; Kristen Nelson, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 4219 – DISTRIBUTION OF
REVENUE FROM SALE OF FORECLOSURE PROPERTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the collection of delinquent real property taxes and the administration of the delinquent tax
revolving fund by the county treasurer under The General Property Tax, 1893 PA 206, as amended, MCL
211.1 to 211.157, is important in assuring that Oakland County (the “County”) and local tax collecting units
within the County actually receive taxes levied in a timely manner, that tax delinquent properties in the
County are returned to productive use, and that a favorable credit rating for the County is maintained; and
WHEREAS the intent of the General Property Tax Act, 1893 PA 206, is to provide a continuing need to
strengthen and revitalize the economy of this state and its municipalities by encouraging the efficient and
expeditious return to productive use of property returned for delinquent taxes; and
WHEREAS the General Property Tax Act also prescribes the authority of a “Foreclosing Governmental
Unit” to that of the County Treasurer and, of which, that foreclosing governmental unit may seek judgement
of foreclosure for property delinquent in the collection of property taxes; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4219 of 2019, as introduced by the Michigan House of Representatives (“HB 4219”)
would clarify the process for collecting delinquent real property taxes; and
WHEREAS HB 4219 would rebalance the fee simple title vested in the foreclosing governmental unit,
providing those homeowners who have secured equity in their home the rights to those proceeds through
amending the process where the sale of delinquent tax property above the minimum established bid will be
remitted back to the individual owner who has owned and occupied the property as a principal residence;
and
WHEREAS House Bill 4219 is aimed at amending the tax foreclosure process to allow those homeowners
who have built up equity in their home be reimbursed the excess proceeds upon the sale of the property,
above what is owed through liens and the tax foreclosure process; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, for the purposes of revitalizing the economy by
returning property to its productive use, supports HB 4219 and its provisions of remitting the built-up equity
to those owners who claimed the property as a Principle Residence Exemption before the entry of
judgement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the
passage and enactment of House Bill 4219 of 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the members of the Michigan House Local Government and Municipal
Finance Committee, the Oakland County members of the Michigan legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties, and the government relations consulting firm representing the interests of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BOB HOFFMAN, DAVID WOODWARD, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, KRISTEN NELSON,
THOMAS KUHN, WILLIAM MILLER, JANET
JACKSON, GWEN MARKHAM
Moved by Hoffman seconded by Quarles the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Quarles seconded by Hoffman the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
Report be accepted.
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Hoffman seconded by Long the resolution be amended as follows:
Amending the following language to the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED clause:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
the passage and enactment of House Bill 4219 of 2019, provided that governmental units may
recoup their costs.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell,
Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles,
Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer,
Kowall. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (#19253)
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN SENATE FOUR-BILL PACKAGE
– CREATING THE NATION’S FIRST STATEWIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLES CHARGING NETWORK
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 August 26, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the
following amendment:
Amend the 7th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS Oakland County Senator Mallory McMorrow has introduced SB 406; Senator Kim LaSata has
introduced SB 407; Senator Erika Geiss has introduced SB 408; and Senator Michael MacDonald
has introduced SB 409 as parts of a bipartisan four-bill package that would: 1) create the Electric Vehicle
Council within the Michigan Department of Transportation; 2) allow the state to install or lease space for
electric vehicle charging stations at state park and rides; 3) allow the state to install or lease space for
electric charging stations in state parks, generating revenue for the park system; and 4) provide tax
incentives for small businesses and multi-unit housing to install electric vehicle charging stations; and
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
NANCY QUARLES
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19253
BY: Commissioners Gwen Markham, District #9; Angela Powell, District #10; Gary McGillivray, District #20;
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Janet Jackson, District #21; William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Penny Luebs, District
#16; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Nancy Quarles, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN SENATE FOUR-BILL PACKAGE -
CREATING THE NATION’S FIRST STATEWIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLES CHARGING NETWORK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS transportation is not only the biggest source of global warming emissions in the U.S. but also,
a major source of air pollution that harms public health; and
WHEREAS reducing the amount of car emission will have real benefits for people living in densely
populated cities or along major highways; and
WHEREAS according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Global Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Data, driving on electricity is cleaner than gasoline for most drivers in the country; and
WHEREAS the U.S. is heading toward an electric future - but it is in our best interest to make sure it
happens fast, because the urgency of the climate crisis demands it, and we cannot afford to get left behind
as the world makes the shift to innovative new technologies; and
WHEREAS as the market grows, the price of electric vehicles has fallen dramatically, 80 percent of electric
vehicles sold in 2018 had an estimated retail price under $50,000; and
WHEREAS the transition to electric vehicles will not only tackle climate issues, but will further enhance
Michigan is economic competitiveness; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Senator Mallory McMorrow has introduced SB 406 as a apart of a bipartisan
four-bill package that would: 1) create the Electric Vehicle Council within the Michigan Department of
Transportation; 2) allow the state to install or lease space for electric vehicle charging stations at state park
and rides; 3) allow the state to install or lease space for electric charging stations in state parks, generating
revenue for the park system; and 4) provide tax incentives for small businesses and multi-unit housing to
install electric vehicle charging stations; and
WHEREAS according to the Energy Department's Alternative Fuels Data Center, there is a limited charging
infrastructure in Michigan. There are only 1,119 public and 253 private charging outlets at 607 charging
stations located in the more populated areas such as Metro Detroit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call upon the
members of the Michigan Legislature to pass the Senate four-bill package which would create the nation’s
first statewide electric vehicle charging network.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of the adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the State Senate Majority and
Minority leaders, the State House Speaker and Minority leader, and the members of the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GWEN MARKHAM, KRISTEN NELSON,
WILLIAM MILLER, PENNY LUEBS, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, JANET JACKSON, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, HELAINE ZACK, NANCY
QUARLES, DAVID WOODWARD
Moved by Markham seconded by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Quarles seconded by Markham the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall,
Kuhn. (20)
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NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #19263)
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT HB 4324 – INCREASE STATE EARNED INCOME
TAX CREDIT TO 12%
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 August 26, 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 #19263
BY: Commissioners David T. Woodward, District #19; Gwen Markham, District #9; Helaine Zack, District
#18; William Miller, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT HB 4324 – INCREASE STATE EARNED INCOME
TAX CREDIT TO 12%
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was enacted in 1975 to provide tax relief for low
and moderate-income households with work-related sources of income; and
WHEREAS it is a refundable credit against taxes on income earned, meaning that under certain
circumstances, the EITC can result in a net contribution to household income; and
WHEREAS EITC is a proven anti-poverty tool, keeping 5.8 million people, nearly half of whom were
children, out of poverty in 2016 alone; and
WHEREAS in 2017, about $112 million was put back into local economies by virtue of the EITC; and
WHEREAS Michigan, along with 28 other states and the District of Columbia, enhances the federal EITC
with a state credit; and
WHEREAS Michigan’s state EITC, with strong bipartisan support, previously sat at 20% of the federal EITC
until it was dramatically reduced to 6% in 2011; and
WHEREAS in tax year 2017, about 748,500 working Michigan families were eligible for the state EITC; and
WHEREAS in 2017, about 57,770 families in Oakland County benefited from the state EITC; and
WHEREAS every $1 brought into a community through the EITC generates $1.67 in new economic activity;
and
WHEREAS the EITC helps small businesses and boosts local economies by helping lower-income workers
pay for basic needs such as childcare and transportation that help them keep working; and
WHEREAS in addition to helping keep families out of poverty, the EITC also helps improve child health
from the start by improving maternal health and prenatal care and reducing low-birthweight and premature
births; and
WHEREAS according to the MSU Center for Economic Analysis and the Product Center 2019 analysis,
residents of rural counties (as a percentage of the population) are more likely to benefit from an expanded
EITC than residents of urban counties. They estimate that about 334,898 Michigan rural residents are
directly impacted by Michigan’s EITC; and
WHEREAS the EITC also helps children do better and go farther in school, and ultimately increases the
chances of students being able to attend and/or afford college; and
WHEREAS despite Michigan’s growing economy, too many working residents still struggle to cover the
basic cost of living with 1 in 6 Michiganders - and 1 in 5 Michigan children - living in poverty, and according
to the ALICE Report, 43% of households in the state, the vast majority of whom are working, are still
struggling to make ends meet; and
WHEREAS leaders from across the political spectrum from President Ronald Reagan to President Barack
Obama have been strong supporters of the EITC for the many benefits identified above; and
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WHEREAS at 6%, Michigan’s current EITC is one of the weakest in the nation; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4324 has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives and if passed,
would double Michigan’s EITC by raising it to 12% of the federal credit as recommended in the governor’s
budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call upon the
members of the Michigan Legislature to pass the House Bill 4324 which would increase Michigan’s Earned
Income Tax Credit to 12% of the federal credit.
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, and the members of the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD, GWEN MARKHAM,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, HELAINE ZACK,
KRISTEN NELSON, JANET JACKSON,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, PENNY LUEBS,
WILLIAM MILLER
Moved by Quarles seconded by Miller the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Quarles seconded by Nelson the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn,
Long. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
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.
Motion to Discharge MR #19248 – Board of Commissioners – Request Michigan’s Attorney General to
Cease Efforts to Shutdown Enbridge Line 5 from the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee postponed until the September 25, 2019 Board of Commissioners Meeting as requested by
Commissioner Taub.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19291
BY: Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3; Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12; Commissioner
Robert Hoffman, District #2; Commissioner Nancy Quarles, District #17; Commissioner Christine Long,
District #7; Commissioner Philip Weipert, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11 – 17, 2019 AS MICHIGAN
PATRIOT WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the year 2009 marked the inaugural observation of Michigan Patriot Week in Oakland County
as a celebration to "Reinvigorate the American Spirit and Constitution"; and
WHEREAS the history and the founding principles of the United States of America should serve as the
cornerstone of civic education. In great reverence to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, we acknowledge that
American citizens must take time to honor the principles and events that led to the creation of our nation,
its founders, documents, and symbols of our history; and
WHEREAS the events that led to the signing of The Constitution of the United States of America by the
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delegates of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every American
and are honored in public schools across the nation on September 17 as Constitution Day; and
WHEREAS our nation was founded on the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence, which
include:
1. All men are created equal.
2. They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.
3. These basic rights are: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
4. Governments are to be instituted among men to secure these rights.
5. Governments derive their just power from the consent of the governed.
6. The people may alter or abolish the government if it destroys these stated principles; and
WHEREAS during Patriot Week we celebrate and honor the following:
September 11: Revolution
September 12: The Rule of Law
September 13: The Social Compact
September 14: Equality - Gender
September 15: Equality - Race
September 16: Unalienable Rights
September 17: Limited Government; and
WHEREAS exceptional, visionary, and indispensable Americans such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry,
John Adams, John Marshall, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther
King, Jr., Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan Anthony, Thomas Jefferson, Cesar Chavez, and James Madison
founded and advanced the United States; and
WHEREAS the Bennington Flag, work of Betsy Ross, American Flag, Suffragist Flag, Union Flag, Gadsden
Flag, and the flag of the State of Michigan are key physical symbols of American history that should be
studied and remembered by each American citizen.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby designate
September 11 – 17, 2019, as Michigan Patriot Week, in Oakland County - symbolically beginning this
celebration on September 11th and concluding on Constitution Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the citizens,
government agencies, municipalities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and schools of the State of
Michigan to recognize and participate in this extended holiday by honoring and celebrating the First
Principles, key historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of America so that they may offer the
reverence that is due to our free republic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Michigan Council for Social Studies, Michigan Center for Civic
Education, State Board of Education, Oakland Schools, State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar
Association, Oakland County Circuit Court, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL SPISZ, BOB HOFFMAN, SHELLEY
TAUB, CHRISTINE LONG, NANCY QUARLES,
THOMAS KUHN, PHILIP WEIPERT, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, EILEEN KOWALL, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY
Moved by Spisz seconded by Hoffman to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19291
– Board of Commissioners – Designating September 11-17, 2019 as Michigan Patriot Week in Oakland
County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #19291 – Board of Commissioners – Designating September 11-17, 2019 as Michigan Patriot
Week in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Markham seconded by Zack the resolution be amended as follows:
Strike the following language:
7th WHEREAS -
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WHEREAS the Bennington Flag, work of Betsy Ross, American Flag, Suffragist Flag, Union Flag,
Gadsden Flag, and the flag of the State of Michigan are key physical symbols of American history that
should be studied and remembered by each American citizen.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray. (12)
NAYS: Middleton, Taub, Weipert, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Hoffman the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson,
Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Middleton. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19292
BY: Commissioner William Miller, District #14; Commissioner Helaine Zack, District #18, Commissioner
Gwen Markham, District #9; Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3; Commissioner Marcia Gershenson,
District #13; Commissioner Robert Hoffman, District #2; Commissioner Gary McGillivray, District #20;
Commissioner Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 9 - 15, 2019 AS SUICIDE
PREVENTION WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS “National Suicide Prevention Week” is September 9 -15, 2019 and recent data from the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that approximately 129 individuals commit suicide
every day; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that suicide in the U.S.
is the 10th leading cause of death among adults, the 2nd leading cause of death for children ages 10-14 and
the 2nd leading cause of death among teen and young adults ages 15-24; and
WHEREAS suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age,
gender or background; and
WHEREAS more than 90% of children who die by suicide have a mental health condition; and
WHEREAS each day an estimated 18 - 22 veterans die by suicide according to the U.S. Department of
Veteran Affairs Mental Health Services Suicide Prevention Program; and
WHEREAS people who have attempted suicide and lived to tell about it, indicate that their primary goal
was not to end their life, but to end their pain; and
WHEREAS according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, each year more than 44,000 individuals
die by suicide, leaving their family and friends behind to navigate the tragedy of their loss; and
WHEREAS suicide severely impacts the families and friends who often live with extreme shame and guilt
over not having prevented the death of a loved one; and
WHEREAS suicide is often related to serious depression, substance use disorders, and other mental health
conditions and a person who is considering suicide may exhibit behavioral warning signs; and
WHEREAS all Americans can take part in promoting mental well-being and preventing suicide by learning
to recognize the signs of suicide as it may avert a tragedy; and
WHEREAS we must remind our loved ones and society that seeking treatment is not a sign of weakness,
it is a sign of strength; and
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WHEREAS suicide prevention is the responsibility of all people and understanding the issues concerning
suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and
change the conversation around suicide.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners designates
September 9 – 15, 2019 as Suicide Prevention Week in Oakland County and encourages all in need to
seek the care and treatment necessary for a long and healthy life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon our citizens,
government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to increase the awareness
of suicide prevention and the access to quality mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention
services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of
this resolution to the Oakland Community Health Network, Oakland County School Administration and the
Oakland County Health and Human Services Department.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER, HELAINE ZACK, GWEN
MARKHAM, MICHAEL SPISZ, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, BOB HOFFMAN, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, CHRISTINE LONG, KRISTEN
NELSON, NANCY QUARLES, PENNY
LUEBS, THOMAS MIDDLETON, TOM KUHN,
ADAM KOCHENDERFER, PHILIP WEIPERT,
EILEEN KOWALL, JANET JACKSON,
ANGELA POWELL
Moved by Miller seconded by Weipert to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19292
– Board of Commissioners – Designation of September 9-15, 2019 as Suicide Prevention Week in Oakland
County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #19292 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of September 9-15, 2019 as Suicide
Prevention Week in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Miller seconded by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman,
Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board to announce that the Board’s Celebration of
Women’s Suffrage Ad Hoc Committee and the Patriot Week Foundation will be hosting a free event
on Saturday, September 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hoffman Farms Winery in Highland
Township.
Commissioner Miller addressed the Board to announce the Friendship Games will take place on
Saturday, September 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Harrison High School in Farmington Hills.
The Board adjourned at 10:48 a.m. to the call of the Chair or September 25, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.
LISA BROWN DAVID WOODWARD
Clerk Chairperson