HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2020.07.15 - 33420REPORT (MISC. #20247) July 15, 2020
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: MR #20247 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OAKLAND
COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS GRANT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
The Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee, having reviewed the above -referenced
resolution on July 13, 2020, reports to recommend adoption of the resolution with the following
amendment:
1. Amend the BYLINE, as follows:
Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5; Commissioner David T. Woodward, District
#19; Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Commissioner Michael Spisz,
District #3; Commissioner Helaine Zack, District #18; Commissioner Janet Jackson,
District #21; Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16; Commissioner William Miller,
District #14; Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12; Commissioner Philip Weipert,
District #8; Commissioner Thomas Kuhn, District #11
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Economi Recovery Com ittee, 1 move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
Commissioner David T. Woodward, District #19
Chairperson, Pandemic Response and
Economic Recovery Committee
PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20247
BY. Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR
CENTERS GRANT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
WHEREAS members of the elderly population — about 16% of the U.S. population — are more likely than
people in other age groups to have more health risk factors, which in turn increases the risks related to the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19)', and
WHEREAS furthermore, elderly adults who have serious underlying medical conditions like heart or lung
disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19
illness; and
WHEREAS elder adults also have certain risk factors that are related to their social lives and daily routines;
and
WHEREAS elderly adults frequently use community senior centers, which are great places for
socialization and provide a means to stay active and engaged. Most offered a variety of programs
ranging from fitness classes, computer training, arts & crafts, day trips and travel, and
WHEREAS as of now, most senior centers are still either completely closed or provide a very limited amount
of services because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners formed the Oakland County Task Force on Covid-
19 Impact on Seniors' Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Health, per MR #20128, to serve as the leading
resource for combating social isolation and loneliness through education, advocacy, and collaboration, and
WHEREAS the Task Force has recommended that the Board of Commissioners establish and fund a
Oakland County Senior Centers Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
establishes the Oakland County Senior Centers Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves up to
$2,000,000 from the "Oakland Together Local Government Partnership" program funds, which were
allocated via Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, to implement the Oakland County Senior Centers Grant
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that senior centers located in Oakland County that meet the "Local
Government" definition contained in M.R. #20187 may submit priority applications that address
1) Programming adjustment innovation going forward in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,
2) Wellness services to support seniors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of
seniors;
3) Personal protection equipment (PPE) needed to safely re -open and operate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the "Oakland Together Local Government Partnership' Oversight
Committee shall distribute funding to senior centers based upon on following factors:
1) Priority applications (up to $50,000 for each senior center);
2) Additional applications (if additional money is made available).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the "Oakland Together Local Government Partnership' Oversight
Committee shall present a detailed report on the finalized weighted factors that will be utilized for screening
applications for participation in the program to the Oakland County Task Force on Covid-19 Impact on
Seniors' Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Health and Board of Commissioners as a communication.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as funding is to come from the
"Oakland Together Local Government Partnership" authorized via Miscellaneous Resolution #20187.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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Commissioner Kristen Nelson
District #5
Resolution #20247
July 2, 2020
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee.
There were no objections.
Resolution #20247 July 15, 2020
Moved by Nelson seconded by Gershenson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Gershenson seconded by Nelson the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Nelson the resolution be amended as follows:
At the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause, amend:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
up4o recommends that a minimum of $2,000,000 from the "Oakland Together Local Government
Partnership" program funds, which were allocated via Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, to
implement the Oakland County Senior Centers Grant Program.
At the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause, amend:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the "Oakland Together Local Government Partnership"
Oversight Committee shall considerthe distribution of distribute funding to senior centers on the
following basis: based upon an following faGt9FS:
1) Applications meeting priority criteria identified above applisaNens
sen;oFGenter);
2) Additieaal Applications meeting additional criteria identified by the Oversight Committee
( f additional money is made ava !able)
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson,
Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, ZI-af k, Gershenson, Hoff an. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutio , d d was adopted
APPROVE THIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANTTO MCL 45,559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy ofa resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on July 15, 2020,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 151h day of July, 2020. _
Lisa Brown, Oakland County