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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 15, 2020
Meeting called to order by Chairperson David Woodward at 5:11 p.m. via Teleconference.
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 Christine Long.
Moved by Powell seconded by Zack the minutes of the June 25, 2020 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Jackson the agenda be amended as follows:
Move Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee item a. entitled: MR #20247
– Board of Commissioners – Establishment of the Oakland County Senior Centers Grant
Program from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Move Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee item b. entitled: MR #20248
– Board of Commissioners – Authorizing Funding from CARES Act Coronavirus Relief
Funds for Distribution of Public Information with COVID-19 Resources for Seniors from the
Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
No one addressed the Board during Public Comment.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds read a communication from Chairperson David
Woodward stating that under the provisions of the Board Rules he has created the School Touchless Water
Bottle Filling Station Ad Hoc Committee and has appointed the following members:
Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson
Commissioner Kristen Nelson, Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Philip Weipert.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor the communication was received and filed and the appointments
confirmed.
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Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce David Coulter, County Executive, Sean
Carlson, Deputy County Executive and April Lynch, Deputy County Executive.
David Coulter, County Executive, Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive and April Lynch, Deputy County
Executive addressed the Board to give a presentation entitled: FY 2021-2023 County Executive’s
Recommended Budget Overview.
Discussion followed.
There were no items to discuss on the Regular Agenda for the Finance and Infrastructure Committee.
There were no items to discuss on the Regular Agenda for the Health, Safety and Human Services
Committee.
REPORT (MISC. #20247)
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
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:
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 BY LINE, 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 Economic Recovery Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
DAVID WOODWARD
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20247
BY: 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
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
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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.
KRISTEN NELSON
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
up to 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 consider the distribution of distribute funding to senior centers on the
following basis: based upon on following factors:
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1) Applications meeting priority criteria identified above applications (up to $50,000 for each
senior center);
2) Additional Applications meeting additional criteria identified by the Oversight Committee
(if additional money is made available)
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, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #20248)
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZING FUNDING FROM CARES ACT
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION WITH COVID-19
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
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(s):
1. Amend the last WHEREAS, as follows:
WHEREAS the estimated cost of this public information will not exceed $120,000 $150,000.
2. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves up to $120,000 $150,000 from the CARES Act’s Coronavirus Relief Funds for funding for
the
distribution of public information with COVID-19 resources for seniors.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
DAVID WOODWARD
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20248
BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZING FUNDING FROM CARES ACT
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION WITH COVID-19
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the COVID-19 global health crisis presents unique stresses and challenges to individuals and
families facing many issues ranging from food insecurity to social isolation; and
WHEREAS in these unprecedented times, it is important to provide a comprehensive list of resources
available; and
WHEREAS during the COVID-19 pandemic, many community-based services provide seniors and their
families with needed resources and information; and
WHEREAS the COVID-19 disease, in itself, has hit seniors harder than other age groups; and
WHEREAS even though seniors are more digitally connected than ever, they still consistently have lower
rates of technology adoption than the general public; and
WHEREAS according to Pew Research Center, seniors face unique barriers to adoption of digital
technology, ranging from physical challenges to a lack of comfort and familiarity with technology; 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 authorize funding for
public information with COVID-19 resources to the Oakland County senior population over 60 years old;
and
WHEREAS funds are available from the CARES Act’s Coronavirus Relief Fund to cover the costs
associated with the designing, printing and mailing of public information with COVID-19 resources; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost of this public information will not exceed $120,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves up to $120,000 from the CARES Act’s Coronavirus Relief Funds for funding for the distribution of
public information with COVID-19 resources for seniors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Project: 100000003233
Bud Ref: 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants $150,000
Total Revenue $150,000
Expenditures
5010101-133095-731500 Public Information $150,000
Total Expenditures $150,000
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
KRISTEN NELSON
Moved by Nelson seconded by McGillivray 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 Kuhn seconded by Hoffman the resolution be amended as follows:
Add the following WHEREAS after the 9th WHEREAS:
WHEREAS information distributed using these funds shall not be partisan and shall not
contain the name or image of any County office-holder; and
Discussion followed.
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Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kuhn, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Hoffman. (6)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward,
Zack, Gershenson, Jackson. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution, as presented:
AYES: Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as presented, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20250
BY: Commissioner David Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISH PROTECT DEMOCRACY ELECTION WORKER
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS elections are the foundation of our democracy; and
WHEREAS election officials across the country are facing staffing challenges long in the making, now
accelerated by the pandemic; and
WHEREAS in-person access to the ballot box rests on the vulnerable shoulders of a cohort of steadfast,
but elderly, election workers at risk of exposure to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS the average age of election workers in Michigan is 74 years old, a vulnerable, at-risk population
of serious complications due to COVID-19. Many long time election workers have chosen not to work the
election this year due to safety concerns; and
WHEREAS election officials are facing increased pressure to recruit new election workers ahead of the
2020 August Primary and November General Election; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Secretary of State has launched a new program, “Democracy MVP”, which
celebrates election workers as “the Most Valuable Players of our democracy, ensuring free and fair
elections for all”; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has 506 local polling precincts and 52 absentee voting county boards
requiring over an estimated 3,300 election workers across the County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners formed the Oakland County Safe, Healthy and
Secure Election Advisory Council to identify challenges and barriers for having safe, healthy and secure
elections in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS the Advisory Council recommends funding an election worker recruitment and retention
program in the amount of $50 above the full day rate, per worker, as established by the local community
as of June 2020; and
WHEREAS the Advisory Council recommends that the payment be provided to election workers for work
performed in the Michigan August Primary Election and November General Election; and
WHEREAS payment would be made in the form of a reimbursement grant to the unit of government
directly responsible for the employment of election workers. The hazard compensation provided within the
program is an eligible expense as authorized by the County’s CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS funds are appropriated and available in the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership
program, per Miscellaneous Resolution #20187.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes the crucial role poll workers play during elections, the challenges local clerks are facing
recruiting for this year’s elections during the pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners hereby amends the policies and procedures for
the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to authorize its Oversight Committee to
administer a $50 per day payment per election worker who works a full day in Oakland County during
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Michigan’s August Primary Election and November General Election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as funding is to come from the
Oakland Together Local Government Partnership authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution #20187.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to all of Oakland County local election
clerks.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD
Moved by Gershenson seconded by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as presented, was adopted.
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 July 23, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as requested by
Commissioner Taub.
Motion to Discharge MR #20139 – Reallocation of Planned Parenthood Funds to COVID-19 Pandemic
Needs postponed until the July 23, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as requested by Commissioner
Kowall.
Motion to Discharge MR #20173 – Board of Commissioners – Request the State of Michigan to Improve
Process for Unemployment Claims postponed until the July 23, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as
requested by Commissioner Kochenderfer.
Motion to Discharge MR #20188 – Board of Commissioners – Open Indoor Pools in Oakland County for
Competitive Swimmers to Train postponed until the July 23, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as
requested by Commissioner Taub.
Motion to Discharge MR #20192 – Board of Commissioners – Postponement of Board of Commissioners
Special Projects to Address the Budgetary Gaps Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health
Emergency postponed until the July 23, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as requested by
Commissioner Taub.
Notice of Intent to Discharge MR #20197 - Facilitation of a Plan to Provide Broadband Internet Access to
the School Children of Oakland County Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic at the July 23, 2020 Board of
Commissioners meeting as requested by Commissioner Taub.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20251
BY: Commissioner Adam Kochenderfer, District #15
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF ROCHESTER FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s local governments and their front-line essential services employees have
been an integral partner in the implementation of Oakland County’s coordinated strategies for COVID-19
public health/emergency response and economic recovery; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act’s (CARES Act) – Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the
emergency as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
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WHEREAS guidance provided by the U.S. Treasury in “Coronavirus Relief Fund, Frequently Asked
Questions” dated May 4, 2020, indicates that a county may but is not required to allocate funds to a local
government within the county; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, Oakland County established an Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant program with an allocation of $35,000,000 of CARES Act -
Coronavirus Relief Funds to provide an opportunity for Oakland County to aid local government jurisdictions
experiencing a significant financial burden related directly to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester has demonstrated an eligible plan to utilize CARES Act funding in
accordance with the U.S. Treasury guidelines in their reimbursement application. The eligible
reimbursement application is included as “Attachment A”; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Oversight Committee has reviewed the
eligible plan and grant application from the City of Rochester and recommends the disbursement of
$364,466.87 to the City of Rochester from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester has approved and executed an interlocal agreement prepared by Oakland
County Corporation Counsel. The agreement is included as “Attachment B”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the City of Rochester and authorizes the distribution of
$364,466.87 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the City of Rochester
from Oakland County CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the interlocal agreement with the City of Rochester.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution and the finalized executed agreement to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of
Rochester.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as the appropriation for the Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program was authorized with Miscellaneous Resolution
#20187 adopted on June 4, 2020.
Chairperson, I move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ADAM KOCHENDERFER
Copy of Attachment A – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form, Attachment B – Agreement for
CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and City of Rochester, Michigan and City of Rochester
Resolution Regarding Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and City of
Rochester Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Kochenderfer seconded by Spisz to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#20251 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rochester for
Distribution of CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20251 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rochester
for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried.
Moved by Kochenderfer seconded by Spisz the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall,
Kuhn. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20252
BY: Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ADDISON
TOWNSHIP FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s local governments and their front-line essential services employees have
been an integral partner in the implementation of Oakland County’s coordinated strategies for COVID-19
public health/emergency response and economic recovery; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act’s (CARES Act) – Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the
emergency as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
WHEREAS guidance provided by the U.S. Treasury in “Coronavirus Relief Fund, Frequently Asked
Questions” dated May 4, 2020, indicates that a county may but is not required to allocate funds to a local
government within the county; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, Oakland County established an Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant program with an allocation of $35,000,000 of CARES Act -
Coronavirus Relief Funds to provide an opportunity for Oakland County to aid local government jurisdictions
experiencing a significant financial burden related directly to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS Addison Township has demonstrated an eligible plan to utilize CARES Act funding in
accordance with the U.S. Treasury guidelines in their reimbursement application. The eligible
reimbursement application is included as “Attachment A”; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Oversight Committee has reviewed the
eligible plan and grant application from Addison Township and recommends the disbursement of $134.89
to Addison Township from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from
CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS Addison Township has approved and executed an interlocal agreement prepared by Oakland
County Corporation Counsel. The agreement is included as “Attachment B”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from Addison Township and authorizes the distribution of $134.89
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to Addison Township from Oakland
County CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the interlocal agreement with Addison Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution and the finalized executed agreement to Oakland County Fiscal Services and Addison
Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as the appropriation for the Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program was authorized with Miscellaneous Resolution
#20187 adopted on June 4, 2020.
Chairperson, I move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL SPISZ
Copy of Attachment A – Expenditure Review Form and Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act
Distribution between Oakland County and Addison Township Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Long to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20252 –
Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Addison Township for Distribution of
CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20252 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Addison Township
for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Long the resolution be adopted.
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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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20253
BY: Commissioner Michael J. Gingell, District #1
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s local governments and their front-line essential services employees have
been an integral partner in the implementation of Oakland County’s coordinated strategies for COVID-19
public health/emergency response and economic recovery; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act’s (CARES Act) – Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the
emergency as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
WHEREAS guidance provided by the U.S. Treasury in “Coronavirus Relief Fund, Frequently Asked
Questions” dated May 4, 2020, indicates that a county may but is not required to allocate funds to a local
government within the county; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, Oakland County established an Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant program with an allocation of $35,000,000 of CARES Act -
Coronavirus Relief Funds to provide an opportunity for Oakland County to aid local government jurisdictions
experiencing a significant financial burden related directly to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has demonstrated an eligible plan to utilize CARES Act funding
in accordance with the U.S. Treasury guidelines in their reimbursement application. The eligible
reimbursement application is included as “Attachment A”; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Oversight Committee has reviewed the
eligible plan and grant application from the Charter Township of Orion and recommends the disbursement
of $131,208.29 to the Charter Township of Orion from the Oakland Together Local Government
Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has approved and executed an interlocal agreement prepared
by Oakland County Corporation Counsel. The agreement is included as “Attachment B”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the Charter Township of Orion and authorizes the distribution
of $131,208.29 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the Charter Township
of Orion from Oakland County CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the interlocal agreement with the Charter Township of Orion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution and the finalized executed agreement to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the Charter
Township of Orion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as the appropriation for the Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program was authorized with Miscellaneous Resolution
#20187 adopted on June 4, 2020.
Chairperson, I move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL GINGELL
Copy of Attachment A – Expenditure Review Form, Attachment A – CVT COVID Support Expenditure
Review Form and Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and
Charter Township of Orion Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
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Moved by Spisz seconded by Weipert to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20253
– Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with The Charter Township of Orion for
Distribution of CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20253 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Charter
Township of Orion for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20254
BY: Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s local governments and their front-line essential services employees have
been an integral partner in the implementation of Oakland County’s coordinated strategies for COVID-19
public health/emergency response and economic recovery; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act’s (CARES Act) – Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the
emergency as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
WHEREAS guidance provided by the U.S. Treasury in “Coronavirus Relief Fund, Frequently Asked
Questions” dated May 4, 2020, indicates that a county may but is not required to allocate funds to a local
government within the county; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, Oakland County established an Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant program with an allocation of $35,000,000 of CARES Act -
Coronavirus Relief Funds to provide an opportunity for Oakland County to aid local government jurisdictions
experiencing a significant financial burden related directly to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland has demonstrated an eligible plan to utilize CARES Act
funding in accordance with the U.S. Treasury guidelines in their reimbursement application. The eligible
reimbursement application is included as “Attachment A”; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Oversight Committee has reviewed the
eligible plan and grant application from the Charter Township of Oakland and recommends the
disbursement of $27,248.59 to the Charter Township of Oakland from the Oakland Together Local
Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland has approved and executed an interlocal agreement prepared
by Oakland County Corporation Counsel. The agreement is included as “Attachment B”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the Charter Township of Oakland and authorizes the distribution
of $27,248.59 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to Charter Township of
Oakland from Oakland County CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the interlocal agreement with the Charter Township of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution and the finalized executed agreement to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the Charter
Township of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as the appropriation for the Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program was authorized with Miscellaneous Resolution
#20187 adopted on June 4, 2020.
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Chairperson, I move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL SPISZ
Copy of Attachm ent A - Expenditure Review Form and Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act
Distribution between Oakland County and The Charter Township of Oakland Incorporated by Reference.
Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Weipert to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20254
– Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Charter Township of Oakland for
Distribution of CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20254 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Charter
Township of Oakland for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Hoffman the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward,
Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20255
BY: Commissioners Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12 and Marcia Gershenson, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s local governments and their front-line essential services employees have
been an integral partner in the implementation of Oakland County’s coordinated strategies for COVID-19
public health/emergency response and economic recovery; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act’s (CARES Act) – Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the
emergency as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
WHEREAS guidance provided by the U.S. Treasury in “Coronavirus Relief Fund, Frequently Asked
Questions” dated May 4, 2020, indicates that a county may but is not required to allocate funds to a local
government within the county; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, Oakland County established an Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant program with an allocation of $35,000,000 of CARES Act -
Coronavirus Relief Funds to provide an opportunity for Oakland County to aid local government jurisdictions
experiencing a significant financial burden related directly to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS Bloomfield Township has demonstrated an eligible plan to utilize CARES Act funding in
accordance with the U.S. Treasury guidelines in their reimbursement application. The eligible
reimbursement application is included as “Attachment A”; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Oversight Committee has reviewed the
eligible plan and grant application from Bloomfield Township and recommends the disbursement of
$244,624.87 to Bloomfield Township from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS Bloomfield Township has approved and executed an interlocal agreement prepared by Oakland
County Corporation Counsel. The agreement is included as “Attachment B”.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from Bloomfield Township and authorizes the distribution of
$244,624.87 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to Bloomfield Township
from Oakland County CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the interlocal agreement with Bloomfield Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution and the finalized executed agreement to Oakland County Fiscal Services and to Bloomfield
Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as the appropriation for the Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program was authorized with Miscellaneous Resolution
#20187 adopted on June 4, 2020.
Chairperson, we move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, MARCIA GERSHENSON
Copy of Attachment A – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form, Attachment B – Agreement for
CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and the Charter Township of Bloomfield and Charter
Township of Bloomfield Resolution Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Taub seconded by Gershenson to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#20255 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Bloomfield Township for
Distribution of CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20255 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Bloomfield Township
for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried.
Moved by Taub seconded by Gershenson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20256
BY: Commissioner Gwen Markham, District #9
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF NOVI FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s local governments and their front-line essential services employees have
been an integral partner in the implementation of Oakland County’s coordinated strategies for COVID-19
public health/emergency response and economic recovery; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act’s (CARES Act) – Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the
emergency as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
WHEREAS guidance provided by the U.S. Treasury in “Coronavirus Relief Fund, Frequently Asked
Questions” dated May 4, 2020, indicates that a county may but is not required to allocate funds to a local
government within the county; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #20187, Oakland County established an Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant program with an allocation of $35,000,000 of CARES Act -
Coronavirus Relief Funds to provide an opportunity for Oakland County to aid local government jurisdictions
experiencing a significant financial burden related directly to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
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WHEREAS the City of Novi has demonstrated an eligible plan to utilize CARES Act funding in accordance
with the U.S. Treasury guidelines in their reimbursement application. The eligible reimbursement
application is included as “Attachment A”; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Oversight Committee has reviewed the
eligible plan and grant application from the City of Novi and recommends the disbursement of $70,930.00
to the City of Novi from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES
Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Novi has approved and executed an interlocal agreement prepared by Oakland
County Corporation Counsel. The agreement is included as “Attachment B”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the City of Novi and authorizes the distribution of $70,930.00
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the City of Novi from Oakland County
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the interlocal agreement with the City of Novi.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution and the finalized executed agreement to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Novi.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as the appropriation for the Oakland
Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program was authorized with Miscellaneous Resolution
#20187 adopted on June 4, 2020.
Chairperson, I move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GWEN MARKHAM
Copy of Attachment A – Expenditure Review Form, City of Novi Summary of COVID-19 Related PPE and
Public Facility Related Costs and Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland
County and City of Novi Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Markham seconded by Weipert to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#20256 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Novi for Distribution
of CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20256 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Novi for
Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried.
Moved by Markham seconded by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
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 was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20257
BY: Commissioners Nancy Quarles, District #17; Penny Luebs, District #16; Gwen Markham, District #9;
Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Gary McGillivray, District #20
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF THE OAKLAND TOGETHER ABSENTEE
BALLOT PROGRAM FOR ALL OAKLAND COUNTY VOTERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS elections are the foundation of our democracy; and
WHEREAS the COVID-19 global pandemic is presenting unprecedented and unique challenges for holding
safe and healthy elections in 2020; and
WHEREAS in the midst of this pandemic, voters should not need to choose between their health and casting
their ballots; and
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WHEREAS the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s safety guidelines endorses vote by mail
during the pandemic and recommends that voters consider alternatives to casting their ballots in person
during upcoming elections; and
WHEREAS because of the global pandemic, Oakland County is urging all County voters to vote by mail to
reduce exposure to COVID-19 per Miscellaneous Resolution # 20172; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners formed the Oakland County Safe, Healthy and
Secure Election Advisory Council to identify challenges and barriers for having safe, healthy and secure
elections in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS the Advisory Council has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorizes funding
for return postage for all Oakland County absentee ballots for the November 2020 election and the creation
of the Oakland Together Absentee Ballot program; and
WHEREAS the cost to cover this initiative is estimated not to exceed $575,000; and
WHEREAS there is available funding in the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to
cover these expenses; and
WHEREAS payment would be made in the form of direct payment to the vendor who prints county absentee
ballots or reimbursement to local clerks’ offices; and
WHEREAS paying the return postage for absentee ballots is an eligible expense as authorized by the
County’s CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners seeks to remove
all barriers for safe participation in the upcoming November election during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners hereby amends the policies and procedures for
the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to authorize its Oversight Committee to
administer the Oakland Together Absentee Ballot program for all County voters who cast an absentee ballot
in the November General Election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland Together Absentee Ballot program shall not exceed $575,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as funding is to come from the
Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution
#20187.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairman to sign any
contracts and agreements to implement this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to all of Oakland County local election
clerks and the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
NANCY QUARLES, PENNY LUEBS, GWEN
MARKHAM, MARCIA GERSHENSON, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20258
BY: Commissioner Angela Powell, District #10, Commissioner David T. Woodward, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZE GRANT FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT VOCERA
TOUCHLESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND
PATIENTS AT MCLAREN OAKLAND FACILITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County hospitals, their health care professionals and support staff have served on the
front lines of the fight against the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
WHEREAS widespread shortages of personal protective equipment and supplies have placed many of
these front-line health care professionals and workers at great risk during the height of the COVID-19
epidemic; and
WHEREAS the implementation of touchless, wireless communication systems within our system is a
positive step forward to reduce the potential for the spread of highly communicable diseases, such as
COVID-19, while improving overall health outcomes by increasing both the speed of communication and
coordination of services between caregivers; and
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WHEREAS McLaren Oakland has identified the Vocera Communication System as an appropriate solution
for implementation at their hospital located in Pontiac. The system promises to increase safety, reduce
breakdowns in communication, provide an effective communication tool by simplifying processes and will
be patient centric, prioritizes information for the caregiver, eliminating nuisance alerts/alarms, reducing
cognitive overload and impacting patient response times and safety; and
WHEREAS to help curtail the need for health care professionals to continually adjust their PPE in the
performance of their duties, McLaren Oakland, the hospital started a pilot with a touchless communication
device earlier in the year; and
WHEREAS based on the results of this pilot program, McLaren Oakland has reported quantitative and
qualitative improvements in speed of communication and coordination of services for patients; and
WHEREAS the benefits of this hands-free pilot program were demonstrated for COVID-19, for example:
- The Vocera system eliminates the risk of staff contamination during patient room visits;
- It enables both patient, nurse and other hospital personnel to speak directly with each other
remotely, removing the necessity of multiple in-room, face-to-face interactions;
- It assists in the coordination of care through the ease of directly communicating with Respiratory
Therapists or Transporters, Environmental Services staff to receive instructions or request
equipment directly from the floor to a Vocera device anywhere in the hospital; and
WHEREAS additionally the Vocera system integrates with already existing technology at McLaren Oakland
and will enable anyone with a device to access this role-based communication system; and
WHEREAS McLaren Oakland has initiated a capital campaign to raise the necessary funding required for
a systemwide implementation of the Vocera Communication System. The total cost of implementing is
$389,408 of which $130,078 was already successfully secured from private donations, including a $50,000
donation from Flagstar Bank. An additional grant from Oakland County in the amount of $259,330 would
secure the necessary funding to complete the capital campaign to allow the project to move forward; and
WHEREAS on March 27, 2020, Congress passed, and the President signed, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act) with overwhelming, bipartisan support; and
WHEREAS Oakland County was allocated $219,438,710 under the CARES Act’s Coronavirus Relief Fund
(CRF) to respond directly to the emergency as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order
effects of the emergency; and
WHEREAS the provision of a direct grant funding from Oakland County’s CARES Act Coronavirus Relief
Funds for the implementation of a touchless communication system at McLaren Oakland presents an
opportunity to utilize resources wisely on behalf of front-line health care workers and patients to mitigate
the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes an
appropriation of up to $260,000 for the purpose of providing a grant to McLaren Oakland for the
implementation of the systemwide touchless Vocera Communication System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the required contract or grant documents for completion of this transaction, subject to review of Corporation
Counsel, the Purchasing Unit and the County’s CARES Act Professional Counsel.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ANGELA POWELL, DAVID WOODWARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20259
BY: Commissioner William Miller, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESERVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SCHOOL TOUCHLESS
WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION FROM COUNTY CARES ACT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND
GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners School Drinking Water Station program replaced
more than 650 old drinking water fountains at 29 Oakland County schools and 7 public school academies
with state-of-the-art drinking water and water bottle refilling stations in 2018; and
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WHEREAS in 2018, Oakland County’s bulk purchasing power reduced the price per unit by more than
$100, allowing the County to significantly expand the number of units and participating schools; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolutions #19306 and #19411 assigned $300,000 for future appropriation in
support of the School Drinking Water Station Program for Fiscal Year 2020; and
WHEREAS an Ad Hoc Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has been appointed to
administer the School Drinking Water Station Program recommend procedures, a vendor and a distribution
plan for touchless water bottle filling stations for Oakland County schools to the Board of Commissioners;
and
WHEREAS access to healthy drinking water while protecting against the spread of COVID-19 remains a
priority as schools reopen to secure the safety and wellbeing of Oakland County students and faculty; and
WHEREAS County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act (CARES Act)’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the emergency
as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
WHEREAS the County has retained outside expert counsel in Pierce Monroe & Associates assisted by
Guidehouse (formerly PwC) to ensure compliance with the CARES Act and full utilization of federal funding
resources; and
WHEREAS these funds may only be used to cover costs that are necessary expenditures incurred due to
the public health emergency; were not accounted for in a budget approved as of March 27, 2020; are not
government revenue replacements; and are incurred by December 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS an additional assignment of $300,000 from Oakland County’s CARES Act Coronavirus Relief
Fund Grant would authorize the Ad Hoc Committee on the School Drinking Water Station Program to move
forward with a total of $600,000 as they progress with program planning. Additional funding will build upon
the success of the 2018 program by leveraging the power of bulk purchasing to drive down the cost per
unit and expanding the number of schools that can participate/units offered.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby reserves
$300,000 from the County’s CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) for the 2020 School Drinking
Water Station Program under the direction of the Ad Hoc Committee on the School Drinking Water Station
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this assignment is subject to review of program policies and agreements
by Pierce Monroe & Associates assisted by Guidehouse (formerly PwC) to ensure compliance with the
CARES Act and full utilization of federal funding resources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any appropriation of these funds shall require a separate resolution by
the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20260
BY: Commissioners William Miller, District # 14; Michael Spisz, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT OF OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM POLICIES TO INCLUDE THE ROAD COMMISSION FOR
OAKLAND COUNTY AS A QUALIFIED LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #20187 on
June 4, 2020, establishing the “Oakland Together Local Government Partnership” program for the purpose
of distributing grant funding to Oakland County local governments for eligible expenses authorized for
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF); and
WHEREAS the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury on the May 28, 2020 memorandum,
“Coronavirus Relief Funds, Frequently Asked Questions”, states that a government entity receiving relief
funds may transfer funds to another local government entity, provided that the transfer qualifies as a
necessary expenditure due to the public health emergency; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, Act 2 of 1968, includes within the list of
definitions of “local units of governments”, “the board county road commissioners of a county”; and
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WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has submitted preliminary estimated costs related
to COVID-19 public health emergency in excess of $1.6 million; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement of the expenses incurred by the Road Commission for Oakland County
renews Oakland County’s long-standing partnership with the RCOC and the relief of these unanticipated
costs would direct severely limited resources to their intended purpose of investment in local road
improvements and repairs; and
WHEREAS an amendment to the “Oakland Together Local Government Partnership” program policies, as
approved by MR #20187, is necessary to extend and include the Road Commission for Oakland County as
a qualified local unit of government.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
an amendment to the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Program as follows:
Strike the 8th Whereas clause:
WHEREAS "Local Government" means:
1. City
2. Village
3. Township
4. Authority or commission established by a county, village, city, or township
resolution, motion,ordinance, or charter
5. Authority or organization of government established by law that may expend
funds of the authority or organization; and
6.
Amend the Now Therefore Be It Resolved Clause within MR# 20187 with the following:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the creation of the "Oakland Together Local Government Partnership" program for the
purpose of offering Oakland County local governments grant funding for CARES Act Coronavirus
Relief Funds (CRF) eligible expenses. Local governments (as defined above) in Oakland County
are eligible for consideration for funding. Funds are only made available if the "Local Government"
and any approved, eligible public entities have expenditures that meet the requirements of the
Coronavirus Relief Fund as provided by the U.S. Treasury.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, for the purposes of the "Oakland Together Local Government
Partnership” program, Local Government means:
1. City;
2. Village;
3. Township;
4. Authority or commission established by a county, village, city, or township resolution, motion,
ordinance, or charter;
5. Authority or organization of government established by law that may expend funds of the
authority or organization; and
6. Road Commission for Oakland County
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oversight Committee of the Oakland Together Local Government
Partnership program is authorized to develop, review and recommend a grant application(s) for the Road
Commission for Oakland County and forward their recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for
consideration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is needed at this time as funding is available in
the “Oakland Together Local Government Partnership" program.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER, MICHAEL SPISZ
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee.
There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20261
BY: Commissioners Penny Luebs, District #16; David T. Woodward, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND TOGETHER “SAFE FOR SCHOOL” HOTLINE IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH BEAUMONT HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS after the COVID-19 outbreak hit the United States, the majority of schools went on to cancel
in-person classes for the remainder of the academic year; and
WHEREAS Michigan has been under a State of Emergency since March 10, 2020, and Oakland County
has been under a State of Emergency since March 13, 2020, due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS schools have been closed in Michigan since March 16, 2020, to help control the spread of
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS opening schools in the fall of 2020 will benefit families beyond providing education by supplying
child care, school services, meals, and other family supports; and
WHEREAS without in-person instruction, schools risk children falling behind academically and exacerbating
educational inequities; and
WHEREAS according to the Governor’s “MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap”
published on June 30,2020, Michigan's K-12 schools must put in place an extensive safety plan before they
reopen in the fall to in-person instruction; and
WHEREAS there is a strong need for collaboration with healthcare professionals in the private and public
sector to protect the safety of students and faculty as pandemic conditions continue to change; and
WHEREAS Beaumont Health is the largest private sector employer in Oakland County. The doctors,
nurses, healthcare professionals and support staff of Beaumont Health served on the front lines of the fight
against the COVID-19 pandemic, often making great sacrifices and putting themselves at risk in the service
of their patients; and
WHEREAS to date, Beaumont has treated/tested close to 50,000 individuals, by far more than any other
health system in the State; and
WHEREAS in support of Oakland County’s efforts to protect students and faculty, Beaumont Health is
prepared to offer a partnership by providing telephone screenings with healthcare professionals from the
hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Mondays thru Fridays to pre-screen sick school children before they
enter a school facility; and
WHEREAS this telephone screening will be provided at no cost to parents or the schools, to identify
students at risk for serious illness, including those students that should be referred for testing for COVID-
19 prior to entering the school building; and
WHEREAS utilization of the Oakland Together “Safe for School” hotline number will generate a referral to
the Oakland County school nurse assigned for that school building, who then can track, trace and provide
public health assistance to schools; and
WHEREAS each parent of an Oakland County public school or public-school academy student will be
provided with a hotline number to call when their child is sick; and
WHEREAS it is a great link for the community to be able to see a provider and It will give them comfort and
a plan forward when their child is sick; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Together “Safe for School” hotline will start to operate on the first day of school,
tentatively set for September 8, 2020, and will be funded until December 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS the cost to cover this initiative is estimated at an amount not to exceed $175,000; and
WHEREAS the funding for the Oakland Together “Safe for School” hotline is available from the County’s
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the creation of the “Oakland Together Safe for School” hotline program in partnership with
Beaumont Health for the purposes of providing telephone screenings of Oakland County public schools
and public-school academy students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an appropriation of up to
$175,000 from the Oakland County CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Executive’s Office,
or its designee from the Health and Human Services Department, to negotiate the terms and conditions of
a contract for services and associated agreements necessary for implementation of this program, subject
to review by Corporation Counsel, the Purchasing Unit and the County’s CARES Act Professional Counsel.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall receive a report on
the utilization of the Beaumont Health program, as a condition of the contractual agreement, to be received
as a communication item.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS, DAVID WOODWARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee.
There were no objections.
Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Board to wish Commissioner Taub a Happy Birthday.
Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to wish Commissioner Taub a Happy Birthday.
The Board adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to the call of the Chair or July 22, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN DAVID WOODWARD
Clerk Chairperson