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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 3, 2020
Meeting called to order by Chairperson David Woodward at 5:06 p.m. via Videoconference.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack. (21)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Kristen Nelson.
Moved by Zack seconded by McGillivray the minutes of the August 20, 2020 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by McGillivray seconded by Quarles the agenda be amended as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
e. Parks and Recreation Commission – Approval of 2019 Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Fisheries Habitat Grant Program Award (FH19-017)
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Finance and Infrastructure
Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
PANDEMIC RESONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
a. Board of Commissioners – Approval of the Oakland Together County COVID-19 Pandemic
Response Plan and Reimbursement of Eligible Expenses from Coronavirus Relief Grant Funds
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Pandemic Response and
Economic Recovery Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
b. Board of Commissioners – Establish the Oakland Together Cultural Institution COVID-19 Support
Fund and Appropriation of CARES Act Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Pandemic Response and
Economic Recovery Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
c. Board of Commissioners – Amendment of MR #20162 Oakland County COVID-19 Veterans Relief
Program – Expansion on Eligibility of CARES Act Funding to Service Veteran Population in
Oakland County
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Pandemic Response and
Economic Recovery Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
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d. Board of Commissioners – Approval of Reallocation of Coronavirus Relief Grant Funds from the
Oakland Small Business Stabilization Fund to the Oakland Together Small Business Recovery
Grant Program
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Pandemic Response and
Economic Recovery Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
e. Board of Commissioners – Establishment of the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund
and Appropriation of $28 Million from CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Pandemic Response and
Economic Recovery Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE COUNTY TREASURER’S MANAGEMENT OF
PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURES
a. MR #20324 – Board of Commissioners – Establish the Oakland County Minimum Foreclosure
Standard Policy
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule XII.A(2) and Rule XII.C(1) – Commissioner-Sponsored Resolution
was not referred to a liaison committee of the Board (Standing Committee)).
Move Health, Safety and Human Services Committee item h. entitled: Board of
Commissioners – Support for the Equal Rights Amendment Ratification from the Consent
Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Move Health, Safety and Human Services Committee item i. entitled: Board of
Commissioners – Urging the U.S. Senate to take Action on the Paycheck Fairness Act from
the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Move Health, Safety and Human Services Committee item j. entitled: Board of
Commissioners – Support for Protecting Renters from Eviction and Fees Act from the
Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Agenda, as amended:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kowall, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (14)
NAYS: Gingell, Kochenderfer, Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Chairperson David Woodward made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the Local
Road Improvement Program Special Committee – Approval of the 2020 Local Road Improvement Program
Project Application and Commissioner-Sponsored Resolution – Project No. 2020-29. Is there anyone
present who wishes to speak?” No one requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from
Patrick J. Kemp resigning from his position on the Oakland Community Health Network Board of Directors.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from
David Woodward, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners stating that he has used the
authority granted under the provisions Rules of the Board, Section IX.H.(1) to approve the grant
application for the FY 2021 Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) Grant Program prepared by the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from
David Woodward, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners stating that he has used the
authority granted under the provisions Rules of the Board, Section IX.H.(1) to approve the grant
application for the FY 2020-FY 2021 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Planning Grant Program
prepared by the Oakland County Circuit Court and 52nd District Courts.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from
David Woodward, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners stating that he has used the
authority granted under the provisions Rules of the Board, Section IX.H.(1) to approve the FY 2020
Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Application for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
prepared by the Oakland County Health and Human Services Department – Community and Home
Improvement Division.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from
David Woodward, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners stating that he has used the
authority granted under the provisions Rules of the Board, Section IX.H.(1) to approve the grant
application for the FY 2021 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Program prepared by the Oakland County
Sheriff’s Office.
Moved by Quarles seconded by Taub the communications be received and filed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the communications were received and filed.
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment: Elaine Tsapatoris, Yolanda Charles
and Carol Finkelstein via e-mails read into the record by Andrea Powers, Budget Analyst, Oakland County
Board of Commissioners. Due to technical issues with the Public Comment telephone lines, Chairperson
David Woodward postponed the rest of Public Comment until those issues are resolved. There were no
objections.
Moved by Gershenson seconded by Zack the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted
(with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 618. The resolutions
on this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20352
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CAMPBELL NO. 2 DRAIN (FUND NUMBER 25059)
JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office maintains county drains
established under the Michigan Drain Code, P.A. 40 of 1956, as amended; and
WHEREAS it is the County of Oakland’s desire to transfer jurisdiction to the City of Hazel Park, and the
City of Hazel Park desires to assume jurisdiction of the Campbell No. 2 Drain, a drain established under
the Michigan Drain Code; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner is agreeable and supportive of the
jurisdictional transfer from the County of Oakland to the City of Hazel Park; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Drain Code PA 40 of 1956 allows jurisdictional transfer under Section 395 with
approval from the County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
jurisdictional transfer of the Campbell No. 2 Drain, located in the City of Hazel Park, from the County of
Oakland to the City of Hazel Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
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Copy of City of Hazel Park Resolution #11-027-19, Aerial Photograph of Campbell No. 2 Drain and Exhibit
A – Campbell No. 2 Drain – Portion to be Relinquished to City of Hazel Park - Legal Description on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20353
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS – BUILDING
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT - FOURTH PHASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Facilities Management is responsible for the ongoing operation of all County Executive
buildings and for providing a comfortable working environment for employees and visitors; and
WHEREAS segments of the current Building Management System (BMS) are over 30 years old, and its
technology has been superseded by newer, more advanced hardware and software solutions; and
WHEREAS the current BMS is critical to the effective and efficient operation of critical building systems,
including heating and cooling systems, air handlers and dampers, temperature monitoring, etc.; and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FM&O) and Purchasing solicited bids for a BMS
solution implementer, and after a thorough review process by a team of evaluators that included Information
Technology (IT), FM&O, and Purchasing, the lowest responsible bidder was Limbach Company, LLC, of
Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners gave approval for a Pilot Phase (M.R.#16250), Phase 1 (M.R.
#17250), Phase 2 (M.R. #18291) and Phase 3 (M.R. #19300) to replace the BMS at the following buildings:
Public Works, Sheriff's Administration, Animal Shelter, Jail East Annex, Courthouse (Partial), North Office,
Little Oaks, North Oakland Health Center, Annex I (partial), Children's Village J, Rochester Hills District
Court, Information Technology (partial), and the Medical Examiner’s Office (partial); and
WHEREAS each of these phases have concluded within budget and on schedule; and
WHEREAS FM&O would like to continue to contract with Limbach for a fourth phase, which will continue
the circuit courthouse replacement; and
WHEREAS the total cost of the fourth phase is $800,000, including $662,000 for materials and installation,
$88,000 for engineering services, and $50,000 for contingency (see attached project estimate); and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $800,000 is available for transfer from the FY 2020 Capital
Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) for the Building
Management System Replacement Project Fourth Phase.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Building Management System Replacement Project Fourth Phase in the amount of $800,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of funding for the
Building Management System Replacement Project Fourth Phase (#100000003245) from the Capital
Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) as detailed below.
FY 2020
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100)
1040101-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($800,000)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400)
Project ID 100000003245, Activity PROJ
1040101-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $800,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Facilities Management Project Estimate on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 3, 2020
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20354
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COLLABORATION
PROGRAM, PHASE III (GROUP A) WIRELESS NETWORK PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology provides network infrastructure service for all County
departments; and
WHEREAS the current system that provides Wireless access is outdated and does not provide secure
access to the County network and has reached its useful end of life; and
WHEREAS the Wireless Network Project will implement state of the art technologies that provide expanded
connectivity and performance; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has worked with Presidio, Inc. to design a proposal
to provide a secure, robust wireless network utilizing our current Cisco network infrastructure; and
WHEREAS the Wireless Network will further the stated mission of the Oakland County Information
Technology Department to be a leader in providing government services through innovative, reliable, and
responsive information technology solutions; and
WHEREAS the Universal Communications and Collaboration (UCC) Program has been planned as an IT
Major Project, and funds have been assigned as part of the General Fund Technology
Replacement/Hardware fund balance assignment (GL Account #383448); and
WHEREAS the total estimated cost for the purchase and implementation of the Universal Communications
and Collaboration Program is $10,727,322, which includes IT and professional services labor, hardware,
software and support and maintenance; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology plans to deliver the UCC Program in three phases:
• Network Equipment Replacement and Program Management
• Voice Over IP Phone System Project
• Wireless Network; and
WHEREAS the Universal Communications and Collaboration Program Phase I Project was unanimously
approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #17310, with an appropriation of $5,488,646 and is complete: and
WHEREAS the Universal Communications and Collaboration Program Phase II Project was unanimously
approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #19037, with an appropriation of $3,620,258 and is in progress; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology is seeking approval for Phase III of the UCC
Program for Wireless Network - Group A Sites (sites with highest priority); and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology will return in Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2021 to seek
approval for the remainder of Phase III Wireless Network UCC Program sites; and
WHEREAS the total estimated cost for the Wireless Network Group A sites is $598,002, which includes IT
and professional services labor; and
WHEREAS the project implementation costs of $598,002 is available from the General Fund Technology
Replacement/Hardware fund balance assignment (GL Account #383448); and
WHEREAS it is anticipated the Wireless Network - Group A Sites Project will take five months to implement
with no estimated return on investment expected; and
WHEREAS the use of the Major Departmental Support Projects Funds is typically used to account for
projects with estimated aggregated expenditures over $5.0 million and funded by current available
resources rather than bonds issues; and
WHEREAS the costs of the project will be tracked under the Major Departmental Support Projects Funds
as part of the existing UCC Project Fund #42090 that was established and has been used with Phase I and
Phase II of the program, and a separate project number is to be established to track Phase III related costs
(Project #100000003248).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Information Technology Wireless Network - Group A Sites Project (Project #100000003248) in the amount
of $598,002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Information Technology Wireless Network - Group A Sites Project
will be tracked under the existing UCC Project Fund #42090 under separate Project #100000003248.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the appropriation and transfer
of $598,002 from the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance (GL# Account #383448) to the UCC Project
Fund #42090.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 Budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Revenue:
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 598,002
Total Revenue $ 598,002
Expenditures:
9010101-152130-788001-42090 Transfer Out $ 598,002
Total Expenditures $ 598,002
UNIVERSAL COMM COLLABRATN PRJ FUND (#42090)
Proj Business Unit MAJOR, Project #100000003248, Activity MAJOR_PROJ
Revenue:
9016001-152130-695500-10100 Transfer In – General Fund $ 598,002
Total Revenue $ 598.002
Expenditures:
9016001-152130-750170 Expendable Equipment $ 212,066
9016001-152130-731780 Software Support Maintenance 129,911
9016001-152130-773630 IT Development 42,643
9016001-152130-731458 Professional Services 213,382
Total Expenditures $ 598,002
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Universal Communications and Collaboration Program, Phase III (Group A) Wireless Network
Project – Group A Sites on file in County clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20355
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2020 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROCHESTER – DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON WASHINGTON
ROAD – PROJECT NO. 55621
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Tri-Party
Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the
construction, maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of the Road
Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on December 12, 2019, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution
#19411 which designated $4,602,324 in fund balance for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for
projects managed by the RCOC; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester, along with the RCOC, has identified a project, and said project is ready
to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the RCOC has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the project in the City of
Rochester, and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3) share of the
funding for the project and has executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2020 authorized amount of Tri-Party
Road Improvement funding for Project No. 55621 in the City of Rochester is $21,369; and
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WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2020 and prior
funding (account #383510) for Project No. 55621 in the amount of $21,369.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the City of Rochester and authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15% from the original agreement,
which are consistent with the project as originally approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in
the quarterly forecast resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of the original agreement will
require a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of
Rochester.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $21,369
Total Revenue $21,369
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $21,369
Total Expenditures $21,369
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence
from Shannon J. Miller, Deputy-Secretary/Clerk of the Board, Cost Participation Agreement, Exhibit A –
Estimated Project Cost, Exhibit B – Provisions and Exhibit C – Liability and Insurance Requirements
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20356
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – APPROVAL OF 2019 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES FISHERIES HABITAT GRANT PROGRAM AWARD (FH19-017)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in November 2019, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission applied to the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Habitat Grant Program for funding to assist
with design and engineering costs for the removal of the Mill Pond Dam and restoration of the natural stream
channel in Springfield Township, Michigan; and
WHEREAS Oakland County and Springfield Township have an existing agreement that governs the
management of the Mill Pond Dam, with 55% of costs paid by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission and 45% of costs paid for by Springfield Township; and
WHEREAS in 2018 and 2019 the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and Springfield
Township jointly conducted, with AECOM (infrastructure consulting firm), a Feasibility Study to determine
the next steps for the Mill Pond Dam, which does not currently meet Michigan Department of Environmental,
Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) standards and is in need of repair, replacement or removal; and
WHEREAS upon the completion of the Feasibility Study Springfield Township and the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission agreed that removing the dam and restoring the natural stream channel
was the best option for both entities, the local community, and the environment; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission in its 5-Year Recreation Master Plan
has an organizational goal to protect natural resources, including improving ecological communities and
preserving high-quality natural ecosystems; and
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and Springfield Township have
contracted with AECOM to provide design and engineering services for the removal of the dam and the
restoration of the stream channel and adjacent uplands; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission received a Project Agreement awarding
a 2019 grant of $121,300 to fund, in part, design and engineering services; and
WHEREAS the match of $47,200 (for a total project cost of $168,500) has been budgeted in the Parks
Capital Improvement Program and will be paid by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
(55% - $25,960) and Springfield Township (45% - $21,240) per the agreement governing maintenance and
repairs of the Mill Pond Dam.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and
accepts the 2019 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Habitat Grant Program Award of
$121,300.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and authorizes
the Chairperson or his designee to execute the grant agreement and any additional documents needed to
accept the grant.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Grant Review Sign-Off – Parks and Recreation – MDNR Fisheries Habitat Grant Program,
Fisheries Habitat Grant Program Project Agreement and Appendix A – Fisheries Habitat Grant Application
#FH19-017 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20357
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/CIVIL/CRIMINAL DIVISION – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES BETWEEN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT (ADULT TREATMENT
COURT) AND OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sixth Judicial Circuit Court's Adult Treatment Court has increasingly been
receiving referrals for individuals who have, or appear to have, a mental illness; and
WHEREAS individuals in this special high-risk population have significant rates of recidivism and are likely
to be incarcerated if left untreated; and
WHEREAS the Adult Treatment Court (ATC) was developed as an alternative to incarceration for
individuals who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse; and
WHEREAS a partnership with the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) and the Sixth Judicial
Circuit Court has been established to collaborate in providing assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment
to individuals involved in the ATC who have substance abuse and mental health issues with a goal of
reducing the need to incarcerate individuals avoiding most costly jail and prison sentences; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Urban Cooperation Act, MCL 124.501 et seq., the Oakland County Circuit Court
and the OCHN would like to enter into an agreement for the purpose of providing mental health evaluation
and other mental health services to the Court through a Court Liaison; and
WHEREAS the agreement period is effective from October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2022, unless
terminated according to provisions in the agreement; and
WHEREAS OCHN will be reimbursed $58,000 for FY 2021 and FY 2022; and
WHEREAS once awarded, funding for these services and the Court Liaison position, in FY 2021 and FY
2022, will be included in the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult Treatment Court) agreement,
administered by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), (approved via separate resolution); and
WHEREAS an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County's Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been presented to the OCHN for their approval; and
WHEREAS State statutes {MCL 45.556-p) state that the Board of Commissioners has the power to "Enter
into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities for the performance of services
jointly".
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached intergovernmental agreement between Oakland County Circuit Court and Oakland Community
Health Network (OCHN) and authorizes the payment of $58,000 to OCHN for providing these mental
health services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the County of Oakland, and hereby accepts and binds the County of Oakland to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required at this time as funding for the mental
health services will be included in the FY 2021 and FY 2022 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult
Treatment Court) agreements via separate resolutions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED acceptance of this agreement does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of FY 2021 and FY 2022 Interlocal Agreement between County of Oakland and Oakland Community
Health Network, Appendix A – Court Liaison and Appendix B: Insurance Requirements Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20358
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND
COUNTY AND THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOR ADULT TREATMENT COURT
– AMENDMENT #2
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sixth Judicial Circuit Courts’ Adult Treatment Court has been increasingly receiving referrals
for individuals having substance abuse problems; and
WHEREAS individuals in this special high-risk population have significant rates of recidivism and are likely
to be incarcerated if left untreated; and
WHEREAS the Adult Treatment Court (ATC) was developed as an alternative to incarceration for
individuals who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse; and
WHEREAS a partnership with Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) and the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Court has been established to collaborate in providing Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS); and
WHEREAS the role of a PRSS provider is to support individuals working on recovery both in the treatment
center and in their natural environment; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Urban Cooperation Act, MCL 124.501 et seq., the County and the OCHN would
like to extend an agreement for purpose of continuing peer recovery support services through a Peer
Recovery Coach; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.) #18437 approved Amendment #1 to provide these services
for the period of October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS the funding for these services was included in the FY 2019 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program
(Adult Treatment Court) agreement (M.R. #18364) and FY 2020 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult
Treatment Court) (MR #19406); and
WHEREAS the agreement for Amendment #2 is effective from October 1, 2020, through September 30,
2022, unless terminated according to provisions in the agreement; and
WHEREAS OCHN will be reimbursed a not-to-exceed amount of $21,100 for FY 2021 and FY 2022; and
WHEREAS once awarded, funding for the peer recovery support services will be included in the FY 2021
and FY 2022 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult Treatment Court) agreements, administered by
the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), (approved via separate resolutions); and
WHEREAS an agreement amendment has been drafted (as attached) by Oakland County Corporation
Counsel; and
WHEREAS the agreement amendment has been presented to the OCHN for their approval; and
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WHEREAS the Optional Unified Form of Government Act provision MCL 45.556(p) gives the County Board
of Commissioners the statutory authority to “Enter into agreements with other governmental or quasi-
governmental entities for the performance of services jointly.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Interlocal Agreement, Amendment #2 between Oakland County Circuit Court and Oakland
Community Health Network (OCHN) for the not-to-exceed amount of $21,100 per year to OCHN to
continue to provide peer recovery support services for FY2021 and FY2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Agreement,
Amendment #2 on behalf of the County of Oakland, and hereby accepts and binds the County of Oakland
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Amendment #2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required at this time as funding for these services
in FY 2021 and FY 2022 will be included in the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult Treatment Court)
agreements via separate resolutions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED acceptance of this agreement does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of FY 2021 and FY 2022 Oakland County Interlocal between Oakland County and the Oakland County
Community Health Network for Adult Treatment Court – Amendment #2 Incorporated by Reference.
Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20359
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WRAPAROUND
SERVICES WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division has increasingly been receiving youth
referrals with emotional disturbances as a result of delinquency conduct that is secondary to having a
psychiatric disorder; and
WHEREAS youth in this special high-risk population have significant rates of recidivism and likely out-of-
home placement, if left untreated; and
WHEREAS a Wraparound partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
Oakland Schools, Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), the Circuit Court, and other service
organizations, has been established to deal with this high-risk population; and
WHEREAS the goal of the Wraparound program is to reduce or eliminate the need for out-of-home
placement for youth involved with multiple systems in the community (i.e. Circuit Court, OCHN, Special
Education, and DHHS); and
WHEREAS detailed outcome measures reflect Oakland County Wraparound has been successful in
keeping more than 90% of the referred youth in their home and community, avoiding costly out-of-home
residential, psychiatric, or foster care placement; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been drafted, (as attached) by Oakland County Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been presented to Oakland Schools for their approval; and
WHEREAS the agreement period is effective from October 1, 2020, through September 31, 2022, unless
terminated according to provisions in the agreement; and
WHEREAS the cost of this intergovernmental agreement with Oakland Schools is $22,131 per fiscal year;
and
WHEREAS the funding for these services is available in the Circuit Court’s Family Divisions’ FY 2021 – FY
2023 County Executive Recommended Budget, provided under the Child Care Fund (#20293); and
WHEREAS State statutes (MCL 45.556-p) state that the Board of Commissioners has the power to "Enter
into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities for the performance of services
jointly."
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached intergovernmental agreement between Oakland County Circuit Court and Oakland Schools and
authorizes the payment of $22,131 to Oakland Schools for participation in the Wraparound program so
that services may be provided to court wards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the County of Oakland, and hereby accepts and binds the County of Oakland to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required as funds are available in the Circuit
Court - Family Division's FY 2021 - FY 2023 County Executive Recommended Budget, provided under the
Child Care Fund (#20293).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of FY 2021 and FY 2022 Interlocal Agreement between County of Oakland and the Oakland County
Intermediate School District for Juvenile Wraparound Services, Exhibit I – Oakland County Wraparound
Program and Exhibit II – Insurance Requirements Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20360
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE/PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2020 OAKLAND COUNTY
NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) BYRNE GRANT REQUEST FOR GRANT MATCH
AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police awarded the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney funding for the FY
2020 Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Byrne Grant Program for the period of October 1, 2019, through
September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS the grant award of $201,000 was approved by the Board of Commissioners with Miscellaneous
Resolution #19374; and
WHEREAS there is no grant match required in FY 2020, but the County has maintained the same level of
grant match funding after the State removed the match requirement in FY 2016; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved use of the County General Fund/General Purpose
(GF/GP) non-departmental grant match in the amount of $134,000, consistent with previous years; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office included $120,918 as a transfer in from the Sheriff’s Restricted Law
Enforcement Enhancement Fund #21342 to cover the difference needed for the grant positions; and
WHEREAS the total NET Byrne program budget is $455,918, and the current breakdown of the funding
sources are as follows: grant funding of $201,000; County General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) non-
departmental grant match of $134,000; and the balance of $120,918 from the Sheriff’s Restricted Law
Enforcement Enhancement Fund #21342 to fulfill the program funding obligation; and
WHEREAS the grant award provides partial funding of salary for one (1) special revenue (SR) full-time
eligible (FTE) Assistant Prosecutor position (#4010201-07207) in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and (2)
SR FTE Sergeant positions (#4030920-09829 and #4030920-09830), and one (1) SR part-time non-eligible
(PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Office Assistant II position (#4030920-10931) in the Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS after reviewing the current Federal Equitable Sharing Guidelines it has been discovered that
federal funds can only be paid for a required match, and since there is no longer a match requirement with
the Byrne Grant, the Federal forfeitures can no longer be used for this purpose; and
WHEREAS the explanation of permissible uses of grant funds found on page 18 of the Equitable Sharing
Guidelines states, “Matching federal grants—Shared funds may be used to pay the match requirement for
the salaries and benefits of current sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel funded by federal
grant programs provided the grant provision permits matching with federal funds,”; and
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WHEREAS a request is being made for the consideration of an additional allocation from GF/GP non-
departmental grant match in the amount of $120,918 to cover the cost of the positions and comply with the
Equitable Sharing Guidelines.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
use of County General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) non-departmental grant match in the amount of
$120,918 to cover the additional funds needed for the grant positions included in the Oakland County NET
Byrne Grant award, for the period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $120,918 Transfer In from the Sheriff’s Restricted Law Enforcement
Enhancement Fund #21342 originally budgeted in the grant will be reversed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
FY 2020
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match ($120,918)
4030901-110090-788001-27320 Transfers Out 120,918
Total Expenditures $ 0
LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCE DOJ FUND (#21342)
FY 2020
Revenue
4030901-110090-665882 Planned Use of Balance ($120,918)
Total Revenue ($120,918)
Expenditures
4030901-110090-788001-27320 Transfers Out ($120,918)
Total Expenditures ($120,918)
DRUG POLICY GRANT (#27320)
GR #0000000760 Bud Ref 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
4030901-110090-695500-21342 Transfers In ($120,918)
4030901-110090-695500-10100 Transfers In 120,918
Total Revenue $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 20361
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH HELINET AVIATION SERVICES LLC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 2015 the Sheriff’s Office entered into an agreement with Helinet Aviation Services LLC
(Contract #004560) to install a helicopter video downlink turn-key solution for the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Office (OCSO) to produce and retain helicopter video files for two OCSO Aviation Unit helicopters (M.R.
#15206); and
WHEREAS the contract included two (2) years of system warranty plus an additional three (3) years of
maintenance for a total of five (5) years; and
WHEREAS the effective date of the contract was September 9, 2015, but the warranty did not commence
until June 22, 2016 when final infrastructure acceptance was achieved; and
WHEREAS the contract with Helinet is set to expire on September 30, 2020; and
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WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to extend the Helinet contract through June 22, 2021, to align
with the date the maintenance service plan expires; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Purchasing Policies and Procedures require Board of Commissioners’
approval for all contracts extending beyond five (5) years; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office will place the maintenance out for bid upon expiration of the current Helinet
maintenance plan; and
WHEREAS there is no additional cost to extend the contract since the service plans were paid for as part of
the original contract; and
WHEREAS the original contract terms and conditions, as well as insurance requirements, will remain the
same.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
extension of the contract with Helinet Aviation Services LLC until June 22, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no additional funding will be added to the contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original terms and conditions, as well as insurance requirements, will
remain the same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Oakland County Compliance Office – Contract between the County of Oakland and Helinet Aviation
Services, LLC, Exhibit I – Insurance Requirements, Exhibit II: Scope of Contractor Deliverables/Financial
Obligations, Project Management Schedule, Exhibit III – Business Associate Agreement and Exhibit IV –
Federally Funded Contract Requirements Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20362
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM (SWAT) INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office has an established SWAT team of specially trained Oakland County Sheriff’s
deputies who respond to high-risk and critical incidents; and
WHEREAS several agencies have requested to join the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to allow the following agencies to participate in the Oakland County
Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team: Beverly Hills Department of Public Safety, Farmington Hills Police
Department, and Oak Park Department of Public Safety; and
WHEREAS the agencies have agreed to the attached Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has approved the attached agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 - FY 2023 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020 FY 2021–FY 2023
Revenue
4030501-110110-631460 Sheriff ERP – Participation Fees $7,500 $7,500
Total Revenue $7,500 $7,500
Expenditures
4030501-110110-750070 Sheriff ERP - Deputy Supplies $ 1,600 $1,600
4030501-110110-774677 Sheriff ERP - Insurance 5,900 5,900
Total Expenditures $7,500 $7,500
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Agreement for Participation with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team between County
of Oakland, the County Sheriff and [Municipality] Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20363
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Healthy, Safety, and Human Services Committee
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – qPCR METHODS FOR OAKLAND
COUNTY BEACHES GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(DEQ) – DEQ PROJECT NUMBER 2018-7216 AMENDMENT #3 OVER 15%
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division has received Amendment #3 to the Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality Beach Grant contract for the qPCR Methods for the Oakland County Beaches
Project; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division was originally awarded $79,214 with a required local match
of $7,000 for a total of $86,214 (Miscellaneous Resolution #18300); and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #20086 approved Amendment #1 of this agreement, which provided
funding for the period May 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019, in the amount of $11,475 for the purchase of a
robotic pipettor; and
WHEREAS Amendment #2 extended the contract end date from December 31, 2019, to December 31,
2020; and
WHEREAS Amendment #3 extends the end date from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, and
increases funding from $97,689 to $157,689; an increase of $60,000 with no additional match requirements;
and
WHEREAS funding will be used to continue using source tracking methods to determine sources of fecal
contamination; and
WHEREAS this grant amendment has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with
Miscellaneous Resolution #19006 and is recommended for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the Chairperson to sign Amendment #3 to the qPCR Methods for Oakland County Beaches
Grant Contract, which extends the contract end date from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, and
increases funding from $97,689 to $157,689; an increase of $60,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this amendment does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the grant award and to
approve grant extensions or changes within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent
with the original application as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2021 budget is amended as follows:
HLTH QPCR METHODS FOR OC BEACHES (#28609) FY 2021
PCBU: GR0000000840
Bud Ref: 2018 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
1060212-134185-615571 State Operating Grants $60,000
Total Revenue $60,000
Expenditures
1060212-134185-702010 Salaries $30,000
1060212-134185-722740 Fringe Benefits 10,000
1060212-134185-730926 Indirect Costs 4,744
1060212-134185-750280 Laboratory Supplies $15,256
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Total Expenditures $60,000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Grant Review Sign-Off – Health and Human Services/Health – qPCR Methods for Oakland County
Beaches (2018-7216), Grant Contract Amendment between the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy and the Oakland County Health Division and EGLE-Water Resources Division –
Amendment 3 Incorporated by Reference. Original of file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20364
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF THE OAKLAND TOGETHER COUNTY COVID-
19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE PLAN AND REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF GRANT FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the economic hardship caused by COVID-19 has been rapid and far reaching across Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County government and their employees have been integral in the implementation of
the County’s coordinated strategies for COVID-19 public health/emergency response and economic
recovery; and
WHEREAS Oakland County government has and will continue to experience unplanned new costs
associated with COVID-19 response as well as adjusting services/operations to comply with social
distancing public health regulations; and
WHEREAS Oakland County government has incurred new costs associated with working from home; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act (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 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 the County has retained outside expert counsel in Pierce, Monroe & Associates, LLC, assisted
by Guidehouse (formerly PwC), to ensure compliance with the CARES Act and full utilization of federal
funding resources; and
WHEREAS $88,168,937 is to be appropriated from the $219,438,710 CARES Act funding to reimburse the
eligible costs incurred to date and the estimated eligible costs through December 30, 2020.
NOW T HEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
$88,168,937 from the $219,438,710 Coronavirus Relief Fund allocation received by the County for the
Oakland Together County COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes reimbursement of $16,500,000
to Oakland County’s fund balance for the utilization of funds by the County in response to the pandemic
outbreak and efforts to support our County employees, healthcare community, first responders, essential
workers and our County residents. These funds were not planned for nor budgeted for in the FY 2020
budget. The funds were appropriated under the following Miscellaneous Resolutions:
• MR#20062, dated March 5, 2020, Local Response to Coronavirus Outbreak - $500,000 (possibly
restore fund balance assignment GL Account #383358 Pandemic Response)
• MR#20085, dated March 18, 2020, Emergency funding for the Coronavirus pandemic response
measures - $1,000,000 (possibly restore fund balance assignment GL Account #383358 Pandemic
Response)
• MR#20097, dated March 31, 2020, Additional Emergency funding for the Coronavirus pandemic
response measures - $5,000,000 (restore fund balance assignment GL Account #383345
Catastrophic Claims)
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• MR#20112, dated April 13, 2020, Further Emergency funding for the Coronavirus pandemic
response measures - $10,000,000 (restore fund balance assignment GL Account #383345
Catastrophic Claims in the amount of $3,454,500 and restore fund balance assignment GL Account
#383435 Committed to FY 2023 and Beyond in the amount of $6,545,500).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes reimbursement of $23,850,000
to Oakland County’s fund balance for the utilization of funds by the County in response to the pandemic
outbreak and efforts to support our small business and nonprofit communities. These funds were not
planned for nor budgeted in the FY 2020 budget. The funds were appropriated under the following
Miscellaneous Resolutions:
• MR#20096, dated March 31, 2020, MEDC Grant and Small Business Stabilization Fund -
$1,850,000 (restore fund balance assignment GL Account #383487 Revolving Fund Local
Sustainability)
• MR#20123, dated April 29, 2020, Additional Appropriation for the Oakland County Small Business
Stabilization Fund - $12,000,000 (restore fund balance assignment GL Account #383438
Committed FY 2020 Budget)
• MR#20124, dated April 29, 2020, Oakland County Community Response and Recovery Fund -
$10,000,000 (restore fund balance assignment GL Account #383438 Committed FY 2020 Budget).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes reimbursement to Oakland
County’s Department budgets for funds utilized by the County in response to the pandemic outbreak and
efforts to support our County employees, healthcare community, first responders, essential workers and
our County residents. Funds utilized to respond to this pandemic were not planned for nor budgeted for in
the FY 2020 budget. Funds utilized to respond to the pandemic will first seek reimbursement for eligible
expenses under FEMA guidelines. In the absence of approval or a timely review by FEMA, CARES Act
funds will be utilized.
• Expenses identified through July 31, 2020, as eligible expenses under the CARES Act, amount to
$20,307,182.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes $27,511,755, expenditures of
CARES Act funding to be utilized for eligible expenses, as outlined in the U.S. Department of Treasury
Guidance Documents, by the County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oakland County will utilize
these funds to take care of approved expenditures incurred by departments responding to the COVID-19
pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of an Oakland
Together County COVID-19 Response Plan and Reimbursement Oversight Committee. The Oversight
Committee will be responsible for approving any requests of expenditures greater than $50,000. The
Oversight Committee will be comprised of the following representatives:
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the majority party; and an alternate
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the minority party; and an alternate
• (1) One Representative appointed by the Oakland County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Project: 100000003253
Bud Ref: 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants $88,168,937
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance (40,350,000)
Total Revenue $47,818,937
Expenditures
9010101-133095-731885 Supportive Services $47,818,937
Total Expenditures $47,818,937
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Recovery Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
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*REPORT (MISC. #20365)
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISH THE OAKLAND TOGETHER CULTURAL
INSTITUTION COVID-19 SUPPORT FUND AND APPROPRIATION OF CARES ACT GRANT
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on September
3, 2020, reports to recommend adoption of the resolution with the following amendment(s):
Amend the 3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the responsibilities of the Oakland County Cultural Institution
Oversight Group shall include: the development of the program process and requirements, the
design of the grant application, the level of grant awards ranging from $10,000 up to $50,000, the
eligibility of the applicants, the release and acceptance of the applications, the review and
evaluation of the applications based on the criteria developed by the Oversight Group, the
processing of grant awards, compiling reports on the expenditure of funds by each awardee and
presenting reports on the total expenditures and other program data. In the conduct of their work,
they shall consult with appropriate outside and internal counsel and staff for compliance with federal
and state regulations, if applicable.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
HELAINE ZACK
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20365
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISH THE OAKLAND TOGETHER CULTURAL
INSTITUTION COVID-19 SUPPORT FUND AND APPROPRIATION OF CARES ACT GRANT
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS cultural institutions are institutions with an acknowledged mission to engage in the
conservation, interpretation and dissemination of cultural, scientific, and environmental knowledge, and
promote activities meant to inform and educate citizens on associated aspects of culture, history, science
and the environment - examples of cultural institutions are museums, libraries, historical or botanical
societies, and community cultural centers; and
WHEREAS the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been rapid and far reaching
across Oakland County causing significant economic distress across all sectors of our economy and has
been particularly devastating for the cultural and creative sectors; and
WHEREAS the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advocates the best way to prevent
illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus with regulatory measures including social distancing; and
WHEREAS these necessary safety protocols and the earlier Michigan Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe”
executive order have caused business interruptions with extreme economic hardships for many cultural
institutions in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS there are continuous financial repercussions for cultural institutions and artists caused by
canceled exhibitions, classes, conferences, workshops, and concerts over the span of a very short time,
leaving many with increased stress due to lost income and uncertain futures; and
WHEREAS the availability of cultural content contributes to the mental health and well-being of Oakland
County residents, and many regional cultural institutions have provided online and free content in recent
weeks for that purpose; and
WHEREAS Oakland County supports and values these cultural institutions as valuable partners and assets
for the residents of Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS cultural institutions play a pivotal role in the maintenance, conservation, revitalization,
interpretation, and documentation of heritage, and in facilitating citizens’ interaction and engagement with
heritage; and
WHEREAS as such, cultural institutions are important actors in the promotion of cultural understanding,
intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity, and in the transmission of culture across generations; and
WHEREAS learning about other cultures helps us understand different perspectives within the world in
which we live. It helps dispel negative stereotypes and personal biases about different groups; and
WHEREAS furthermore, diversity makes our country a m ore interesting place to live in. As people from
diverse cultures contribute language skills, new ways of thinking, new knowledge, and different
experiences; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act (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 the guidance provided by the U.S Treasury indicates CARES Act funds may be used for
“expenses associated with the provision of economic support in connection with the COVID-19 public health
emergency, such as…the costs of business interruption caused by required closures.”; and
WHEREAS the County has retained outside expert counsel in Pierce, Monroe & Associates, LLC, assisted
by Guidehouse (formerly PwC) to ensure compliance with the CARES Act and full utilization of federal
funding resources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports providing
financial assistance to Oakland County cultural institutions that have been negatively impacted
economically by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby allocates up to
$2,000,000 in funding from the $219,438,710 Coronavirus Relief Fund received by the County for the
Oakland Together Cultural Institution COVID Support Fund (“The Fund”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of the Oakland
County Cultural Institution Oversight Group consisting of:
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the majority party; and an alternate
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the minority party; and an alternate
• (1) One Representative appointed by the Oakland County Executive
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the responsibilities of the Oakland County Cultural Institution Oversight
Group shall include: the development of the program process and requirements, the design of the grant
application, the level of grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, the eligibility of the applicants, the
release and acceptance of the applications, the review and evaluation of the applications based on the
criteria developed by the Oversight Group, the processing of grant awards, c ompiling reports on the
expenditure of funds by each awardee and presenting reports on the total expenditures and other program
data. In the conduct of their work, they shall consult with appropriate outside and internal counsel and staff
for compliance with federal and state regulations, if applicable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Project: 100000003250
Bud Ref: 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants $2,000,000
Total Revenue $2,000,000
Expenditures
9010101-133095-731598 Regranting Program $2,000,000
Total Expenditures $2,000,000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Recovery Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20366
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT OF MR #20162 OAKLAND COUNTY COVID-
19 VETERANS RELIEF PROGRAM – EXPANSION ON ELIGIBILITY OF CARES ACT FUNDING TO
SERVICE VETERAN POPULATION IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #20162 on
May 20, 2020, establishing the “Oakland County COVID-19 Veterans Relief” program authorizing CARES
Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) be distributed to assist Oakland County veterans, service members
and eligible family members with emergent, immediate and direct technological, health, economic and
financial assistance; 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 expansion of direct assistance of CRF funds to local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
organizations and local American Legion locations in Oakland County will serve to distribute the CARES
Act funding towards the purposes initially identified in MR#20162; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement of the expenses incurred by the local veterans organizations for Oakland
County to combat the COVID-19 pandemic renews Oakland County’s long-standing care and relief efforts
for Oakland County veterans; and
WHEREAS an amendment to the “Oakland County COVID-19 Veterans Relief” program, as approved by
MR #20162, is necessary to extend and include the local veterans organizations, such as the VFW and
American Legion for Oakland County as a eligible recipient of CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
an amendment to the Oakland County COVID-19 Veterans Relief Program to include eligible recipients of
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to include local veterans organizations, such as the VFW and the
American Legion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of an Oakland
County COVID-19 Veterans Relief Program Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee will be
comprised of the following representatives:
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the majority party; and an alternate
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the minority party; and an alternate
• (1) One Representative appointed by the Oakland County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is needed at this time as funding is available in
the “Oakland County COVID-19 Veterans Relief " program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20367
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REALLOCATION OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS STABILIZATION FUND TO THE
OAKLAND TOGETHER SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an unprecedented public health
emergency in the State of Michigan and Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress
with overwhelming, bipartisan support and signed into law by the President of the United States on March
27, 2020; and
WHEREAS the CARES Act administered by the United States Treasury Department is a relief package by
the Federal Government to protect the American people from the public health and economic impacts of
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS the CARES Act provides fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families,
and small businesses, and preserve jobs for our American industries; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners distributed the CARES Act funding to further the
disaster relief efforts due to the COVID-19 pandemic to small businesses; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolutions, #20096 and #20123 to
establish the Oakland County Small Business Stabilization Fund program to provide economic assistance
to small businesses with CARES Act funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the reallocation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds received
by the federal government, approved by the Board of Commissioners with Misc. Resolutions, #20096 and
#20123 appropriated to the Small Business Stabilization Fund program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED any unused CARES Act funds from the Oakland County Small Business
Stabilization Fund shall be reallocated to the Oakland Together Small Business Recovery Grant program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20368
BY: Commissioners David T. Woodward, District #19; Penny Luebs, District #16; Gary McGillivray, District
#20
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR
2020 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROYAL OAK – RECONSTRUCT KNOWLES STREET AND
CHESTER ROAD – PROJECT NO. 2020-29
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Local Road Improvement
Program to assist Oakland County’s cities and villages with the construction, maintenance and repair of
roads under the supervision, direction and control of cities and villages; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #16103 provides that any Oakland County appropriation in support
of the Local Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only after completion of all the following:
1. The municipality has fully completed and returned the standard project application form approved
by the Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee; and
2. The municipality has submitted a statement detailing that the project will fulfill the requirement of
encouraging and assisting businesses to locate in the county, as required in MCL 123.872; and
3. The municipality has agreed to comply with the provisions of MCL 123.872 that requires a report
shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners outlining the project activities and the degree
that the municipality has met the stated purpose of the project; and
4. The municipality has agreed to comply with policies and procedures of the program as approved
by the Board of Commissioners including supplementary policies approved by the Local Road
Improvement Program Special Committee; and
5. The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee has reviewed and recommended
approval of the application; and
6. The Commissioner(s) representing the city or village requesting the project submits a resolution
authorizing the appropriation of the County’s maximum 50% share of the project from the General
Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Local Road Improvement Program. The resolution shall be
approved by the full Board; and
7. A public hearing on the proposed project is conducted during a meeting of the Board of
Commissioners; and
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8. The municipality has approved and executed a cost participation agreement prepared by
Corporation Counsel in accordance with requirements provided in the policies and procedures of
the program as approved by the Board of Commissioners including supplementary policies
approved by the Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee; and
9. The municipality submits an invoice to the county in accordance with the conditions included in the
cost participation agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has identified a project and submitted an application detailing the goals
and outcomes of the project; and
WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has demonstrated that it has available funding equal to a minimum of
50% the project costs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s share of the Fiscal Year 2020 authorized amount of the Local Road
Improvement Program funding for Project No. 2020-29 in the City of Royal Oak is an amount not to exceed
$183,589; and
WHEREAS a public hearing regarding the project has been held before the Board of Commissioners in
accordance with the requirements of MCL 123.872; and
WHEREAS upon review of the project application, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the
completion of the project will encourage and assist businesses to locate in Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the project submitted by the City of Royal Oak and authorizes the release of Local Road Improvement
Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance (GL Account #383465 – Local Road
Improvement Matching Program).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the cost participation agreement with the City of Royal Oak prepared by Corporation Counsel for the Local
Road Improvement Program Project No. 2020-29.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Royal Oak.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $183,589
Total Revenue $183,589
Expenditures
9010101-153000-740085 Local Road Funding Program $183,589
Total Expenditures $183,589
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD, PENNY LUEBS, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY
(The vote for this motion appears on page 618).
*REPORT (MISC. #20324)
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Special Committee to Investigate the County Treasurer’s
Management of Property Tax Foreclosures
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISH THE OAKLAND COUNTY MINIMUM
FORECLOSURE STANDARD POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Special Committee to Investigate the County Treasurer’s Management of Property Tax Foreclosures,
having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on August 26, 2020, reports to recommend adoption of
the resolution with the following amendment(s):
1. Amend the Title, as follows:
“ESTABLISH THE OAKLAND COUNTY MINIMUM DELINQUENT TAX FORECLOSURE STANDARD
POLICY
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2. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the
Oakland County Minimum Delinquent Tax Foreclosure Standard Policy. The purpose of this policy is to
eliminate or significantly reduce foreclosures for delinquent property taxes in amounts less than
$1,000 (excluding interest, penalty fee, and costs). In furtherance of this policy, the Board of
Commissioners establishes the following standards and practices:
a. Resources under the control or jurisdiction of the County of Oakland shall not be utilized
in the pursuit of a foreclosure on residential or commercial property for delinquent
property taxes in amounts below the standard designated in this policy.
b. The Board of Commissioners charges the County Treasurer to develop and adopt a
written policy stating the County of Oakland will work to withhold these properties from
the annual foreclosure petition as a substantial financial hardship by utilizing
installment payment plans or tax foreclosure avoidance agreements, as authorized by
statute.
c. At the judicial foreclosure hearing, the County of Oakland shall not object to a request
from an owner of residential or commercial property that meets the standards of this
policy to have the court withhold the property from foreclosure for 1 year, as authorized
by statute.
3. Insert the following as the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this policy may be waived in the following circumstances:
• This policy does not prohibit the Treasurer from using resources to fulfill the
statutory requirement under the Michigan General Property Tax Act to file a foreclosure
petition annually with the circuit court.
• If a property is included on the annual foreclosure petition which would otherwise
meet the standards of this policy, a city, village, or township within Oakland County may file
a request with the Treasurer giving specific reasons why the property should not be withheld
from the foreclosure process. The Treasurer shall honor the request if it is accompanied by
an adopted resolution of the city, village, or township, if the request is received prior to
February 1, and if the Treasurer is not otherwise required to withhold the property by statute.
• Adoption of a resolution by the Board of Commissioners.
• This policy shall not apply if the affected property owner does not take affirmative
action on his or her own behalf to prevent the property from being foreclosed, such as
entering into an installment payment plan, or appearing at the judicial foreclosure hearing
to request a 1 year extension.
4. Delete the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clauses:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Minimum Foreclosure Standard prohibits any county
resource from being used to foreclose on a property located in Oakland County if the tax delinquency is
less than $1,000 for more than three years (excluding interest, penalty fee, and costs s as a result of tax
delinquency), unless expressly authorized by a separate resolution approved by the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED “county resource” for the purpose of this policy includes the use of any of
the following:
1. County revenue in any account under the control or jurisdiction of Oakland County;
2. County staff;
3. County property;
4. County contractors;
5. Any county paid legal counsel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Special Committee to Investigate the County Treasurer’s Management of
Property Tax Foreclosures, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
HELAINE ZACK
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20324
BY: Commissioners David T. Woodward, District #19; Robert Hoffman, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISH THE OAKLAND COUNTY MINIMUM
FORECLOSURE STANDARD POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 2013, the County Treasurer filed a petition seeking foreclosure on the property of Rafaeli,
LLC for $8.41 and later sold it at auction for $24,500; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in the Rafaeli, LLC, and Andre
Ohanessian v Oakland County, and Andrew Meisner case declaring the County Treasurer’s action was
unconstitutional, when the County Treasurer foreclosed on Mr. Rafaeli’s property for $8.41, selling the
property at auction, and retaining all the proceeds in excess of taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and costs;
and
WHEREAS with MR #19246 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners declared opposition to
“foreclosure for profit” and has long advocated for a change in state law banning such a practice; and
WHEREAS it is in the interest of Oakland County that we establish a standard such that an $8.41
foreclosure never happens again.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the
Oakland County Minimum Foreclosure Standard Policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Minimum Foreclosure Standard prohibits any county
resource from being used to foreclose on a property located in Oakland County if the tax delinquency is
less than $1,000 for more than three years (excluding interest, penalty fee, and costs s as a result of tax
delinquency), unless expressly authorized by a separate resolution approved by the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED “county resource” for the purpose of this policy includes the use of any of
the following:
1. County revenue in any account under the control or jurisdiction of Oakland County;
2. County staff;
3. County property;
4. County contractors;
5. Any county paid legal counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy is effective immediately upon approval of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, and the
treasurers of every Oakland County city, village, and township.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD, BOB HOFFMAN
Vote on Consent Agenda, as amended:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson,
Gingell. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted
(with accompanying reports being accepted).
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance and Infrastructure Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20345
BY: Commissioners Gwen Markham, District #9; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Helaine Zack, District
#18; Penny Luebs, District #16; David Woodward, District #19; William Miller, District #14; Angela Powell,
District #10; Nancy Quarles, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
RATIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS neither “women” nor “sex” are words that appear in the Constitution, revealing the limits of the
Founding Fathers’ narrow understanding of women as equal citizens; and
WHEREAS the Constitution was written by and for white men with means, which reserved its principle of equal
justice under law for the sole benefit of the authors and their privileged peers; and
WHEREAS this meant that women and people of color were openly regarded as less than full citizens and thus
excluded from many legal protections because of their sex, race, and/or ethnicity; and
WHEREAS one hundred years after women gained suffrage, the time for a constitutional amendment explicitly
guaranteeing equal rights regardless of sex is long overdue; and
WHEREAS authored by legendary activists Alice Paul, Crystal Eastman, and others in 1923 and later revised,
the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) mandates that: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied
or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.”; and
WHEREAS when the ERA was written, women’s status in American society was still often considered secondary
to men’s; and
WHEREAS legal restrictions, such as prohibitions against voting and property ownership, combined with long-
standing stereotypes about women’s roles meant that women were relegated to certain defined spaces and not
treated as full citizens; and
WHEREAS in particular, many women of color were further constrained by the compounding effects of
entrenched racial, ethnic, and gender biases, reinforcing a societal hierarchy where they had diminished status
when compared with white women; and
WHEREAS ratifying the ERA in the U.S. Constitution would affirm that sex discrimination is inconsistent with the
nation’s core value of equal protection under the law, and it would send a clear message about a national
commitment to the inherent equality of all people; and
WHEREAS on May 22, 1972, Michigan was among first states to ratify the ERA; and
WHEREAS the amendment also bolsters the argument that judicial review of cases alleging sex discrimination
should utilize the highest level of legal scrutiny, requiring a compelling state interest to deem a particular sex-
based action or practice unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS the amendment should be understood as just one fundamental element of the fight for gender
equality, one that provides an extra layer of protection that could make a difference in undoing long-standing
discriminatory practices; and
WHEREAS the absence of an explicit prohibition against sex discrimination in the U.S. Constitution remains one
key impediment undermining the fight for gender equality and women’s progress overall and the ERA is an
important tool to accomplish this progress; and
WHEREAS boosted by activism of women’s rights and civil rights advocates, the U.S. Congress passed the ERA
in 1973 and initially gave states until 1979 to ratify it by a three-fourths majority; and
WHEREAS the deadline was extended to 1982, but the ERA fell three states short of the 38
-state threshold; and
WHEREAS recently, a groundswell of support for women’s rights led Nevada to ratify the ERA in 2017, followed
by Illinois in 2018. In January 2020, Virginia became the historic and crucial 38th state to ratify the ERA (pending
legal challenges, however, meaning the amendment’s future remains uncertain); and
WHEREAS in a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on February 13, 2020 to eliminate the
deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment; and
WHEREAS further action on this measure has been blocked by U.S. Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
(R-Kentucky) in support of the Trump Administration’s opposition to the ratification of Equal Rights Amendment;
and
WHEREAS there is precedent ratification constitutional amendments beyond the original seven year deadline
provided in the U.S. Constitution, the 27th Amendment was originally proposed in 1789 and was not ratified until
1992; and
WHEREAS former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes stated: “Congress, in controlling
the promulgation of the adoption of a constitutional amendment, has the final determination of the question
whether, by lapse of time, its proposal of the amendment had lost its vitality before being adopted by the requisite
number of legislatures.”; and
WHEREAS the adoption of federal legislation to eliminate the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights
Amendment is necessary to place the principles of gender equality and equal rights into the U.S. Constitution and
the framework of our government.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
legislation pending in the U.S. Senate eliminating the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights
Amendment and calls upon the U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump
to end their opposition to gender equality and allow this measure to come before the U.S. Senate for a vote.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of the adopted resolution to the Oakland County Congressional delegation.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GWEN MARKHAM, WILLIAM MILLER, PENNY
LUEBS, ANGELA POWELL, NANCY QUARLES,
DAVID WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA
GERSHENSON
Moved by Luebs seconded by Miller the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jackson, Kowall, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles,
Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (16)
NAYS: Kochenderfer, Middleton, Hoffman. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20346
BY: Commissioners Penny Luebs, District #16; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Angela Powell, District #10;
Marcia Gershenson; District #13; Gwen Markham, District #9; Helaine Zack, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – URGING THE U.S. SENATE TO TAKE ACTION ON THE
PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 27, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 7 - Paycheck Fairness
Act, an act designed to amend and strengthen the existing federal Equal Pay Act (EPA), 29 U.S.C. § 206(d); and
WHEREAS under current federal law, it is illegal to pay women less than men for equal work, and yet, the gender
wage gap still exists and the persistent lack of equal pay is one piece of the puzzle; and
WHEREAS it is an issue that impacts women at all levels, in all types of jobs, across race, ethnicity, and other
factors; and
WHEREAS according to the 2020 Center for American Progress’ one-year analysis, women working full-time in
the United States collectively earned an estimated $546.3 billion less than their male counterparts in the one year
since the House passed the comprehensive equal pay legislation; and
WHEREAS the same analysis found that, on an individual level and in that same one-year period, a full-time
working woman earned about $9,585 less than a man on average; and
WHEREAS furthermore, when broken down by race and ethnicity, the earnings gap was larger for most women
of color when compared with white men; and
WHEREAS in the same one-year analysis of full-time workers, on average, black women earned about
$17,344.36 less than white men, and Latinas earned about $20,483.36 less; and
WHEREAS these numbers are a reminder that while the gender wage gap is often talked about in terms of cents
on the dollar, the cumulative impact over time is much larger than a few cents; and
WHEREAS while these earnings gaps may not be visible on the surface, they both represent and add to economic
burdens facing women and their families; and
WHEREAS without action, these earnings gaps are not projected to close anytime soon. At the current pace of
change, women overall are not estimated to reach pay parity with men overall until 2059; and
WHEREAS m oreover, black women and Latinas are not estimated to reach pay parity with white men until 2130
and 2224, respectively; and
WHEREAS despite the progress made by the landmark Equal Pay Act of 1963 and other civil rights legislation,
the gender wage gap between women and men persists; and
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WHEREAS some opponents point to these existing equal pay laws—effectively ignoring the wage gap and other
ongoing economic challenges that confront many working women on a daily basis—and claim that nothing else
is needed; and
WHEREAS the Paycheck Fairness Act is legislation that could begin to chip away at the persistent gender wage
gap—particularly the factors that are caused or affected by discrimination; and
WHEREAS in the absence of meaningful action, with each passing day, women are being shortchanged and
harmed by the lack of access to equal pay.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
the U.S. Senate to take action on H.R. 7 - Paycheck Fairness Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that working women and their families cannot afford to wait for pay parity,
especially when there is an effective, comprehensive bill that could begin to close the gender wage gap waiting
for Senate action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of the adopted resolution to the U.S. Senate Majority and Minority Leaders and the members of the
Michigan Senate delegation.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
ANGELA POW ELL, NANCY QUARLES, GWEN
MARKHAM, HELAINE ZACK
Moved by Luebs seconded by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Kochenderfer seconded by Spisz to amend the resolution as follows:
Insert the following language to the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
urges the U.S. Senate to take action on H.R. 7 – Paycheck Fairness Act, provided that Congress
ensures the legislation does not hinder the employment opportunities of women.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell,
Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson. (19)
NAYS: Markham, Quarles. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell,
Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment via Teleconference: Christina
Brockovich, Jeff White, Mary Wanda McGee, Victoria McCasey, Rick Black, Jody White, Shannon Miller
and Jane Kaws.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20347
BY: Commissioners Janet Jackson, District #21; Angela Powell, District #10, Helaine Zack, District #18;
Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Penny Luebs, District #16; David Woodward, District #19
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IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING RENTERS FROM EVICTION
AND FEES ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 25% of renters had housing costs greater than half of
their income; and
WHEREAS families already financially-burdened are now facing increased economic vulnerability due to
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS housing is a human right and a public health necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Congress recognized that fact when it included a federal eviction moratorium in the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); and
WHEREAS however, that moratorium only covered approximately 30% of renters, and it expired on July
24, 2020; and
WHEREAS on June 29, 2020, S. 4097 - the Protecting Renters from Eviction and Fees Act (Act) was
introduced; and
WHEREAS the Act would extend and expand the eviction moratorium for renters that ended on July 24,
2020; and
WHEREAS it would also ensure renters will not lose their housing if they experience economic hardship
during this crisis and need additional time to make their housing payments; and
WHEREAS furthermore, it would extend the federal eviction moratorium to March 27, 2021, one year after
the date of enactment of the CARES Act, and expands the moratorium to cover substantially all renters;
and
WHEREAS the Act also would prohibit fees, fines, and extra charges due to nonpayment of rent; and
WHEREAS on August 8, 2020, the President signed the executive order which offers some mitigation
measures, but it falls short of extending the moratorium included in the CARES Act; and
WHEREAS it only instructs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) to "consider" whether temporarily banning residential evictions is "reasonably
necessary" to further prevent the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS eviction is destabilizing for individuals and families and can have a negative impact on health,
economic security, and the ability to access housing in the future; and
WHEREAS eviction also puts families at risk of homelessness, which increases their vulnerability to
contracting COVID-19; and
WHEREAS experts are warning that ending the moratorium now could lead to “an avalanche of evictions”
as Americans continue to face high unemployment rates; and
WHEREAS the latest U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey finds that 30% of renters have no or
little confidence they can make their next housing payment; and
WHEREAS the COVID-19 crisis is far from over. The implications for housing instability, an impending
tsunami of evictions, and the devastation of homelessness are only growing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
S. 4097 - the Protecting Renters from Eviction and Fees Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the U.S. Congress
to pass the Protecting Renters from Eviction and Fees Act to help mitigate the hardship many Americans
continue to or will experience due to the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of the adopted resolution to the President of the United States, the Secretary of the United States
Department of Health and Human Services, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the U.S. Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JANET JACKSON, ANGELA POWELL, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, DAVID WOODWARD,
HELAINE ZACK, PENNY LUEBS
Moved by Jackson seconded by Luebs the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Kochenderfer seconded by Hoffman the resolution be amended as follows:
Insert the following language to the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports S. 4097 -
the Protecting Renters from Eviction and Fees Act., provided that property owners affected by
this legislation can get appropriate tax relief.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kowall,
Kochenderfer. (10)
NAYS: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson, Jackson. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson addressed the Board to call a recess at 6:58 p.m.
The Chairperson addressed the Board to reconvene at 7:09 p.m.
Roll call:
PRESENT: Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall,
Kuhn . (21)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Moved by Taub seconded by Middleton the resolution be amended as follows:
Amending the resolution by inserting the following after the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners urges that a provision be included
in the legislation requiring that all tenants who receive the protection from eviction and
associated fees sign a document provided by the landlord acknowledging their responsibility to
pay deferred rent and fees due at the end of the moratorium period.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kowall, Kochenderfer, Kuhn,
Long. (10)
NAYS: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson, Jackson. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution, as presented:
AYES: Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs. (12)
NAYS: Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Gingell, Hoffman, Kowall, Kochenderfer, Kuhn, Long. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as presented, was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20369
BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OAKLAND TOGETHER SCHOOL
COVID-19 SUPPORT FUND AND APPROPRIATION OF $28 MILLION FROM CARES ACT
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the education of our children is of utmost importance and learning was interrupted when schools
in Michigan were closed on March 16, 2020 to help control the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS Oakland County school districts and public school academies, in response to the COVID-19
pandemic, have begun planning and preparing for the 2020-2021 school year by addressing the protocols
for safe educational environments, while still meeting the academic support needs of the students and
teachers; and
WHEREAS the preparations and plans include virtual remote learning or a hybrid of in-person and remote
learning; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division is working with the schools to convey science-based
guidance and current information on the impact that COVID-19 is having on communities; and
WHEREAS pursuant to MR #20205, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acted to support our
schools by approving the Oakland Together School Nurse Program; and
WHEREAS the success of our schools to facilitate learning in a safe educational environment for our
students and teachers is essential to the wellbeing of our children and families and the economic recovery
of our County; and
WHEREAS the 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 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 the guidance provided by the U.S Treasury indicates CARES Act funds may be used to
“facilitate distance learning, including technological improvements, in connection with school closings to
enable compliance with COVID-19 precautions;” and
WHEREAS the guidance provided by the U.S. Treasury indicates eligible expenses include “expenses for
the acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies” and “expenses for disinfection of public
areas and other facilities,” and expenses to ensure compliance with COVID-19 public health orders; and
WHEREAS the County has retained outside expert counsel in Pierce, Monroe & Associates, LLC, assisted
by Guidehouse (formerly PwC), to ensure compliance with the CARES Act and full utilization of federal
funding resources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes
the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund (“The Fund”) to support school districts for the
implementation of safety protocols stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund (“The Fund”) shall
be administered with the following guidelines:
• The distribution formula for the allocation of available funding to school districts and public school
academies shall be based upon the following weighted factors:
o 30% based on student population per district
o 15% based on number of special education students per district
o 35% based on number of economically disadvantaged students per district
o 20% total staffing per district
• Each school district and public school academy must submit an application detailing their request
for reimbursement for CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Act eligible expenses. At a minimum, the
application shall detail expenditures in the following categories:
a. Implementing new health and safety protocols,
b. Ensuring the mental & social emotional well-being of students, staff and parents,
c. Altering existing operations due to COVID-19,
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d. Adjustments to learning/instruction plans and facilities including addressing technology
needs
• Each school district and public school academy shall report how much CARES Act funds they have
been awarded or received from all federal, state, and other sources as of August 31, 2020.
• Each school district and public school academy must execute an interlocal agreement with the
County. At a minimum, this agreement shall include provisions requiring participating school
districts and public school academies to participate in other applicable Oakland County COVID-19
Response programs.
• Each school district and public school academy may expend money only in accordance with the
interlocal agreement.
• All expenditures must be supported by records sufficient to demonstrate that the amount of
payments from The Fund have been in accordance with Section 601(d) of the Social Security Act.
In accordance with the interlocal agreement each school district and public school academy must
provide this documentation to the County prior to receiving reimbursement.
• The school district and public school academy must agree to participate in the production of
documents required by any future audit of the CARES Act program, and funds not spent in
accordance with the Act must be returned to the County.
• The school district and public school academy must agree that, in the event they receive direct
funding from the federal or state government to cover these expenses, the County money will be
returned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of an Oakland
Together School COVID-19 Support Fund Oversight Committee comprised of the following representatives:
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the majority party, and an alternate;
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the minority party, and an alternate;
• (1) One Representative appointed by the Oakland County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners directs that an amount not more than
$100,000 from the Fund shall be reserved to provide mental health screening and referral services to school
age children, educators and parents. The administration of this program shall be under the authority of the
Oversight Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oversight Committee shall be charged with the development,
determination of eligible applicants, release, review and recommendation of a grant application process for
the Fund. In the conduct of their work, the Committee shall consult with appropriate outside and internal
counsel and staff for compliance with federal and state regulations
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the allocation
and appropriation of $28,000,000 in funding from the $219,438,710 CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds
for the Oakland Together Schools COVID-19 Support Fund. The release of funds for this program is
contingent upon approval by the Board of Commissioners of the grant applications and interlocal
agreements submitted by school districts and public school academies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Project: 100000003249
Bud Ref: 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants $28,000,000
Total Revenue $28,000,000
Expenditures
9010101-133095-731598 Regranting Program $28,000,000
Total Expenditures $28,000,000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pandemic Response and Recovery Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD
Moved by Gershenson seconded by Miller the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Spisz seconded by Kowall the resolution be amended as follows:
Amending the following language to the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund (“The Fund”)
shall should be administered with the following guidelines:
• The distribution formula for the allocation of available funding to school districts and public school
academies shall be based upon the following weighted factors:
o 30% based on student population per district
o 15% based on number of special education students per district
o 35% based on number of economically disadvantaged students per district
o 20% total staffing per district
• Each school district and public school academy must submit an application detailing their request
for reimbursement for CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Act eligible expenses. At a minimum, the
application shall detail expenditures in the following categories:
a. Implementing new health and safety protocols,
b. Ensuring the mental & social emotional well-being of students, staff and parents,
c. Altering existing operations due to COVID-19,
d. Adjustments to learning/instruction plans and facilities including addressing technology needs
• Each school district and public school academy shall report how much CARES Act funds they have
been awarded or received from all federal, state, and other sources as of August 31, 2020.
• Each school district and public school academy must execute an interlocal agreement with the
County. At a minimum, this agreement shall include provisions requiring participating school
districts and public school academies to participate in other applicable Oakland County COVID-19
Response programs.
• Each school district and public school academy may expend money only in accordance with the
interlocal agreement.
• All expenditures must be supported by records sufficient to demonstrate that the amount of
payments from The Fund have been in accordance with Section 601(d) of the Social Security Act.
In accordance with the interlocal agreement each school district and public school academy must
provide this documentation to the County prior to receiving reimbursement.
• The school district and public school academy must agree to participate in the production of
documents required by any future audit of the CARES Act program, and funds not spent in
accordance with the Act must be returned to the County.
• The school district and public school academy must agree that, in the event they receive direct
funding from the federal or state government to cover these expenses, the County money will be
returned.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kowall, Kochenderfer, Kuhn,
Long. (10)
NAYS: McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson,
Luebs, Markham. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Kowall the resolution be amended as follows:
Amending the following language to the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund (“The Fund”)
shall should be administered with the following guidelines:
• The distribution formula for the allocation of available funding to school districts and public school
academies shall be based upon the following weighted factors:
o 30% based on student population per district
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o 15% based on number of special education students per district
o 35% based on number of economically disadvantaged students per district students eligible for
free and reduced lunch
o 20% total staffing per district
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kuhn,
Long. (10)
NAYS: Miller, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Kowall, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Moved by Kowall seconded by Gingell to reconsider the vote on the Spisz Amendment #2.
The Chairperson ruled the request out of order. There were no objections.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Middleton to amend the resolution as follows:
Amending the following language to the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by inserting the following
language:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund (“The Fund”)
shall be administered with the following guidelines:
• The distribution formula for the allocation of available funding to school districts and public school
academies shall be based upon the following weighted factors:
o 30% based on student population per district
o 15% based on number of special education students per district
o 35% based on number of economically disadvantaged students per district
o 20% total staffing per district
o Upon the finalization of the distribution formula as detailed above, the following
adjustments shall be made:
o An additional weighted factor of 10% for school districts and public school
academies serving Oakland County that received the lowest foundation
allowance from the State of Michigan in FY19-20.
o A reduced weighted factor of 10% for school districts and public school
academies serving Oakland County that received the highest foundation
allowance from the State of Michigan in FY19-20.
• Each school district and public school academy must submit an application detailing their request
for reimbursement for CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Act eligible expenses. At a minimum, the
application shall detail expenditures in the following categories:
a. Implementing new health and safety protocols,
b. Ensuring the mental & social emotional well-being of students, staff and parents,
c. Altering existing operations due to COVID-19,
d. Adjustments to learning/instruction plans and facilities including addressing technology needs
• Each school district and public school academy shall report how much CARES Act funds they have
been awarded or received from all federal, state, and other sources as of August 31, 2020.
• Each school district and public school academy must execute an interlocal agreement with the
County. At a minimum, this agreement shall include provisions requiring participating school
districts and public school academies to participate in other applicable Oakland County COVID-19
Response programs.
• Each school district and public school academy may expend money only in accordance with the
interlocal agreement.
• All expenditures must be supported by records sufficient to demonstrate that the amount of
payments from The Fund have been in accordance with Section 601(d) of the Social Security Act.
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In accordance with the interlocal agreement each school district and public school academy must
provide this documentation to the County prior to receiving reimbursement.
• The school district and public school academy must agree to participate in the production of
documents required by any future audit of the CARES Act program, and funds not spent in
accordance with the Act must be returned to the County.
• The school district and public school academy must agree that, in the event they receive direct
funding from the federal or state government to cover these expenses, the County money will be
returned.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long,
Middleton. (10)
NAYS: Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Taub seconded by Long to postpone action on the resolution.
Discussion followed.
Vote on postponement:
AYES: Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long,
Middleton. (10)
NAYS: Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the motion to postpone failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Markham seconded by Gershenson the resolution be amended as follows:
After the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
clause:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED public school districts and public school academies operating
a building or buildings for educational purposes in Oakland County are eligible for grant
funding from the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund (“The Fund”); and
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Quarles, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Markham, Miller. (8)
NAYS: Powell, Spisz, Taub, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs,
McGillivray, Middleton, Nelson. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
The Chairperson addressed the Board to call a recess at 8:06 p.m.
The Chairperson addressed the Board to reconvene at 9:03 p.m.
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Roll call:
PRESENT: Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson,
Powell, Quarles. (21)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Moved by Nelson seconded by Gershenson the resolution be amended as follows:
Amend the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund (“The Fund”) shall
be administered with the following guidelines:
• The distribution formula for the allocation of available funding to school districts and public school
academies shall be based upon the following weighted factors:
o 30% based on student population per district
o 15% based on number of special education students per district
o 35% based on number of economically disadvantaged students per district
o 20% total staffing per district
Amend the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of an Oakland
Together School COVID-19 Support Fund Oversight Committee comprised of the following representatives:
• (12) One Two Oakland County Commissioner from the majority party, and an alternate;
• (1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the minority party, and an alternate;
• (1) One Representative appointed by the Oakland County Executive.
After the 4th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause add:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oversight Committee shall present a report, accompanied with
detailed statistics to the Board of Commissioners of the allocations per school district and public
school academy with the weighted factors described above, no less than five days following the
enactment of this resolution.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller,
Nelson, Powell. (11)
NAYS: Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long,
Middleton. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long,
Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz. (17)
NAYS: Taub, Gingell, Hoffman, Middleton. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Moved by Middleton to reconsider the vote on the Spisz Amendment #2.
The Chairperson ruled the request out of order. There were no objections.
Chairperson David Woodward appointed these Commissioners to the following Fund Program Oversight
Committees:
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Oakland County COVID-19 Veterans’ Relief Program – Penny Luebs, Gary McGillivray – Alternate, Eileen
Kowall, Bob Hoffman – Alternate.
Oakland Together Cultural Institution COVID-19 Support Fund – Marcia Gershenson, Helaine Zack –
Alternate, Shelley Taub, Michael Spisz – Alternate.
Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund – Kristen Nelson, Janet Jackson, Nancy Quarles –
Alternate, Adam Kochenderfer, Philip Weipert – Alternate.
Oakland Together County COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan – Gwen Markham, Angela Powell –
Alternate, Thomas Kuhn, Michael Spisz – Alternate.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Quarles the Oversight Committee appointments be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor the Oversight Committee appointments were confirmed.
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 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 from the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee postponed until the September 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 from the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee
postponed until the September 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 from the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee
postponed until the September 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 from the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Committee postponed until the
September 23, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as requested by Commissioner Taub.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Hoffman to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolutions
#20370 through #20376 and #20378 – #20381 - Board of Commissioners – Approval of Reimbursement
Application for Reimbursement of Funds from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership
Program and Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with [Municipality] for Distribution
of CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolutions #20370 through #20376 and #20378 – #20381 - Board of Commissioners – Approval of
Reimbursement Application for Reimbursement of Funds from the Oakland Together Local Government
Partnership Program and Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with [Municipality]
for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried. The vote for this motion appears on page 640. The
resolutions follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20370
BY: Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – ADDISON TOWNSHIP
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 $1139.63
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus
Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with Addison
Township to participate in the Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from Addison Township and authorizes the disbursement of 1139.63
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus
Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution 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 – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20371
BY: Commissioners Michael J. Gingell, District #1; Thomas Kuhn, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – CITY OF AUBURN HILLS
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
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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 City of Auburn Hills 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 Auburn Hills and recommends the disbursement of
$13,056.70 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of
Auburn Hills to participate in the Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the City of Auburn Hills and authorizes the disbursement of
$13,056.70 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Auburn Hills.
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.
MICHAEL GINGELL, THOMAS KUHN
Copy of Attachment A – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20372
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – CITY OF CLAWSON
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 Clawson 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 Clawson and recommends the disbursement of $1,700.00
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus
Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of
Clawson to participate in the Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the City of Clawson and authorizes the disbursement of
$1,700.00 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Clawson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20373
BY: Commissioner William Miller, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – CITY OF FARMINGTON
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 City of Farmington 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 Farmington and recommends the disbursement of
$39,675.47 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of
Farmington to participate in the Grant Program.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the City of Farmington and authorizes the disbursement of
$39,675.47 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Farmington.
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.
WILLIAM MILLER
Copy of Oakland Together Local Government COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form and
Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and City of Farmington Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20374
BY: Commissioners Thomas F. Middleton, District #4; Michael J. Gingell, District #1
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
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 Independence 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 Independence Township and recommends the disbursement of
$21,085.15 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with
Independence Township to participate in the Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from Independence Township and authorizes the disbursement of
$28,085.15 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and Independence 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.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 3, 2020
635
Chairperson, we move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TOM MIDDLETON, MICHAEL GINGELL
Copy of Attachment A - CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20375
BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF KEEGO HARBOR 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 City of Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor and recommends the disbursement of
$8,687.23 to the City of Keego Harbor from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor and authorizes the distribution of
$8,687.23 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the City of Keego Harbor
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 Keego Harbor.
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 Keego
Harbor.
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.
KRISTEN NELSON
Copy of Attachment A – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form and Attachment B – Agreement
for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and City of Keego Harbor on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 3, 2020
636
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20376
BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF LATHRUP VILLAGE 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 City of Lathrup Village 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 Lathrup Village and recommends the disbursement of
$30,527.84 to the City of Lathrup Village from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Lathrup Village 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 Lathrup Village and authorizes the distribution of
$30,527.84 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the City of Lathrup
Village 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 Lathrup Village.
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 Lathrup
Village.
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.
NANCY QUARLES
Copy of Attachment A – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form, Attachment B – Agreement for
CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and City of Lathrup Village and City of Lathrup Village
Resolution #20-93 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20378
BY: Commissioner Gwen Markham, District #9
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – CITY OF NOVI
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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637
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 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 $800,341.77
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus
Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of
Novi to participate in the Grant Program.
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 disbursement of
$800,341.77 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of 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.
KRISTEN NELSON
Copy of Attachment A – Oakland Together Local Government COVID Support Fund Expenditure
Submission Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20379
BY: Commissioner Michael J. Gingell, District #1
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – ORION TOWNSHIP
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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 3, 2020
638
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 Orion 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 Orion Township and recommends the disbursement of $60,597.44
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus
Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with Orion
Township to participate in the Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from Orion Township and authorizes the disbursement of $60,597.44
from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus
Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and Orion 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 GINGELL
Copy of CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20380
BY: Commissioners Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Tom Kuhn, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
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 City of Rochester Hills 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 Hills and recommends the disbursement of
$11,700.00 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
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639
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of
Rochester Hills to participate in the Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the eligible reimbursement application from the City of Rochester Hills and authorizes the disbursement of
$11,700.00 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program from CARES Act –
Coronavirus Relief Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Rochester Hills.
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.
ADAM KOCHENDERFER, THOMAS KUHN
Copy of Attachment A – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 640).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20381
BY: Commissioner Eileen Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE 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 Township of White Lake 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 Township of White Lake and recommends the disbursement of
$20,855.05 to the Township of White Lake from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the Township of White Lake 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 Township of White Lake and authorizes the distribution of
$20,855.05 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the Township of White
Lake 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 Township of White Lake.
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 Township of
White Lake.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 3, 2020
640
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.
EILEEN KOWALL
Copy of Attachment A – Oakland Together Local Government COVID Support Fund Expenditure
Submission Form and Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County
and Charter Township of White Lake Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote on resolutions #20370 – #20376 and #20378 - #20381:
AYES: Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall,
Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz,
Taub. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions were adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20377
BY: Commissioner Gwen Markham, District #9
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF NORTHVILLE 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 City of Northville 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 Northville and recommends the disbursement of
$33,837.11 to the City of Northville from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Northville 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 Northville and authorizes the distribution of
$33,837.11 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the City of Northville
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 Northville.
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
Northville.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 3, 2020
641
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 – Oakland Together Local Government COVID Support Fund Expenditure
Submission Form and Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County
and City of Northville Incorporated by reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Markham seconded by Miller to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20377
– Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Northville for Distribution of
CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20377 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Northville
for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried.
Moved by Markham seconded by Miller the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Taub seconded by Kowall to amend the resolution as follows:
Insert the following language after the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Northville shall only expend Oakland Together Local
Government Partnership Grant Program funds within the boundaries of Oakland County.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert. (10)
NAYS: Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson,
Powell, Quarles. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution, as presented:
AYES: Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward. (17)
NAYS: Gingell, Hoffman, Middleton, Taub. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as presented, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20382
BY: Commissioners Gwen Markham, District #9; Helaine Zack, District #18; Marcia Gershenson, District
#13; Michael Spisz, District #3; and Bob Hoffman, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2020 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC
HERITAGE MONTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS from September 15, 2020, through October 15, 2020, National Hispanic Heritage Month is
observed by celebrating the ancestry, cultures and contributions of American citizens who came from — or
whose ancestors came from — Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America; and
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WHEREAS the Bureau of the Census estimates the Hispanic population living in the continental United
States at nearly 6,000,000, plus an additional 3,500,000 living in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, making
Hispanic Americans almost 18% of the total population of the U.S. and the largest racial or ethnic minority
group in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS Hispanic Americans harbor a deep commitment to family and community, an enduring work
ethic, and a perseverance to succeed and contribute to society; and
WHEREAS more than 1 in 4 public school students in America are Latino, and the ratio of Latino students
is expected to rise to nearly 30% by 2027; and
WHEREAS 36% of Latinos between the ages of 18 and 24 are enrolled in college, making Latinos the
largest racial or ethnic minority group on college campuses, including 2-year community colleges and 4-
year colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS between 2014 - 2018, 31.5% of Hispanics 25 years of age and older hold advanced degrees;
and
WHEREAS Latino workers represent 62.9% of the total civilian labor force of the U.S., and the rate of Latino
labor force participation is expected to grow to 28% by 2024, accounting for approximately 48% of the total
labor force increase in the United States by that year; and
WHEREAS Hispanic Americans are dedicated public servants, holding posts at the highest levels of the
U.S. Government, including one seat on the Supreme Court of the United States, five seats in the Senate,
46 seats in the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS between 2017 through 2019, there were 9.7% Latino school teachers; 23.9% Latino
management professionals in businesses; approximately 6% of lawyers are comprised of Hispanic and
Latinos; and 5.8% of Latinos are physicians, and many others who contribute to the U.S. through their
professions; and
WHEREAS the annual purchasing power of Hispanic Americans, between 2017 through 2019, was
estimated between $1.5 to $1.7 trillion, an amount greater than the economy of all except 17 countries in
the world; and
WHEREAS there are more than 7.9 million Hispanic-owned firms supporting millions of employees
nationwide and contributing more than $600 billion in revenue to the U.S. economy; and
WHEREAS Hispanic-owned businesses represent the fastest-growing segment of small businesses in the
U.S., with Latino-owned businesses growing at more than 15 times the national rate; and
WHEREAS countless Hispanic Americans have answered the call to protect the cause of freedom by
serving in our Armed Forces and have fought bravely in every war in the history of the United States, over
18,611,432 between 2014 and 2018; and
WHEREAS as of April 2018, more than 12.1% of Latinos have served in post-September 11, 2001,
overseas contingency operations; and
WHEREAS as of 2015, there were more than 1,200,200 living Hispanic veterans of the Armed Forces,
including 136,000 Latinas; and
WHEREAS 61 Hispanic Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award
for valor in action against an enemy force bestowed on an individual serving in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS a record 12,700,000 Latinos voted in the 2016 Presidential election, representing a record 9.2%
of the electorate in the U.S. It is projected that 32 million Latinos will be eligible to vote in 2020; and
WHEREAS the number of eligible Latino voters is expected to rise to 40,000,000 by 2030, accounting for
40% of the growth in the eligible electorate in the U.S. by 2032; and
WHEREAS each year approximately 800,000 Latino citizens turn 18 years old and become eligible to vote,
a number that could grow to 1,000,000 by 2030, adding a potential 18 million new Latino voters by 2032;
and
WHEREAS we celebrate the ancestry and culture of Hispanic Americans and continue to recognize the
valuable impact and immense contributions of Hispanic Americans to the economic, social, cultural and
civic life of America and Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes September 2020 as National Hispanic Heritage Month and encourages our citizens,
governmental agencies, businesses and schools to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Hispanic
Americans.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GWEN MARKHAM, HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, MICHAEL SPISZ, BOB
HOFFMAN
Moved by Markham seconded by Hoffman to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#20382 – Board of Commissioners – Recognizing September 2020 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20382 – Board of Commissioners – Recognizing September 2020 as National Hispanic
Heritage Month carried.
Moved by Markham seconded by Hoffman the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward,
Zack. (20)
NAYS: Middleton. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20383
BY: Commissioners Michael J. Gingell, District #1; Shelley Taub, District #12; Christine Long, District 7;
Michael Spisz, District #3; Thomas Middleton, District #4; Helaine Zack, District #18; and Gary McGillivray,
District #20
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION AND
FAMILY LITERACY WEEK SEPTEMBER 20 – 26, 2020
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week raises public awareness about the need
for and value of adult education and family literacy; and
WHEREAS the goal is to leverage resources that support access to basic education programs for the 43
million U.S. adults with low literacy skills; and
WHEREAS Adult Education serves adults, 16 years of age and older, who are no longer enrolled in school
and may be functioning below the 12th grade level; and
WHEREAS many high school dropouts do not have the literacy skills to complete their education, transition
to postsecondary education or vocational training or become employed; and
WHEREAS many individuals who are unemployed, underemployed or receive public assistance lack the
literacy skills to obtain and keep a job with a family-sustaining income, continue their education or
participate in job training programs; and
WHEREAS the National Center for Education Statistics reports that low levels of literacy are likely to limit
life chances and may be related to social welfare issues including poverty, incarceration, and preventive
healthcare; and
WHEREAS a recent survey indicated that 92% of business leaders thought that U.S. workers were not
skilled as they are needed to be; and
WHEREAS sixty-three percent of all U.S. jobs will require education beyond high school and 89.9% of
Americans age 18 and above only hold a high school degree; and
WHEREAS in 2019, the U.S. Department Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reported there is an estimated
shortage of 7 million private sector workers across all skill levels; and
WHEREAS Adult Education and family literacy are the best available weapons against inter-generational
low literacy; and
WHEREAS educating motivated students with the skills that companies need provides a qualified candidate
for hard to fill positions and Adult Education builds the skills of workers; and
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WHEREAS adults with a high school degree are more likely to work full time and average 20% higher
earnings ($30,000) well above the poverty line for a family of four; and
WHEREAS parents in family literacy programs become more involved in their children’s education and gain
the tools necessary to obtain a job or find better employment; and
WHEREAS parental involvement is a key predictor of a child’s success, the level of parental involvement
increases as the education level of the parent increases; and
WHEREAS this results in children’s lives to become more stable, and success in the classroom, and in all
future endeavors, becomes more likely; and
WHEREAS a better educated population strengthens our communities, makes them safer and contributes
to a community’s economic growth; and
WHEREAS National Adult Education and Family Literacy week highlights the need to support efforts to
ensure each and every citizen has the necessary literacy skills to succeed at home, at work and in society;
and
WHEREAS the literacy of our citizens is essential for the economic well-being of Oakland County, our
society and the individuals who benefit from full participation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners designates
September 20 – 26, 2020 as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Oakland County and
recognizes the importance to support programs that assist those in need of adult education and family
literacy programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages all citizens,
government agencies, public and private institutions, schools, institutions of higher education, libraries and
businesses to support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs to ensure a literate
society.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
a copy of this resolution to Michigan’s Department of Education and the Oakland Intermediate School
District.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL GINGELL, SHELLEY TAUB,
CHRISTINE LONG, MICHAEL SPISZ, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, HELAINE ZACK, TOM
MIDDLETON
Moved by Gingell seconded by Weipert to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20383
– Board of Commissioners – Designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week September
20 – 26, 2020.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20383 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of National Adult Education and Family
Literacy Week September 20 – 26, 2020 carried.
Moved by Taub seconded by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20384
BY: Commissioners William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Helaine Zack, District #18;
Penny Luebs, District #16; Gwen Markham, District #9
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DECLARING SEPTEMBER 12-20, 2020, AS 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 among citizens Countywide and affirm the benefits of welcoming everyone –
including new Americans; and
WHEREAS at a time when political rhetoric has deepened divisions, and the COVID-19 pandemic has
renewed anti-immigrant sentiment, Welcoming Week reminds us to double down on our inclusive vision
and find new ways to bring people together across lines of difference to further develop understanding and
mutual support; 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 participating in Welcoming Week, Oakland County recognizes that being a welcoming
community for all makes us stronger economically, socially and culturally; and
WHEREAS in 2019, there were over 2,500 Welcoming Week events in 250 communities, with more than
80,000 people participating and over 10 million social media impressions; and
WHEREAS last year, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners collaborated with many organizations
to organize The Friendship Games as a 2019 Welcoming Week event; and
WHEREAS while Welcoming Week will look different this year, in light of COVID-19, Oakland County still
plans to promote this week virtually to help immigrant and U.S.-born neighbors connect and celebrate what
unites us as a community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby declares
September 12-20, 2020, as Welcoming Week in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believes communities are
stronger when everyone feels welcome and works together for the common good.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges elected officials,
community leaders and all residents to do their part and join with the initiative to affirm Oakland County as
a welcoming county that respects the innate dignity of all people.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER, KRISTEN NELSON,
HELAINE ZACK, PENNY LUEBS, GWEN
MARKHAM
Moved by Miller seconded by Nelson to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20384
– Board of Commissioners – Declaring September 12-20, 2020, as Welcoming Week in Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20384 – Board of Commissioners – Declaring September 12-20, 2020, as Welcoming Week
in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Taub seconded by Kowall the resolution be amended as follows:
Amend the following language in the 1st WHEREAS:
WHEREAS communities bring together legal immigrants, refugees, and long-time residents in a
spirit of unity to build strong connections among citizens Countywide and affirm the benefits of
welcoming everyone – including new Americans; and
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Hoffman, Kowall, Kochenderfer, Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Gingell. (10)
NAYS: Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson. (11)
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A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Miller seconded by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as presented:
AYES: Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kuhn, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell,
Quarles, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman. (15)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Gingell. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as presented, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20385
BY: Commissioners Janet Jackson, District #21; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Marcia Gershenson, District
#13; Penny Luebs, District #16; William Miller, District #14; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Michael Spisz, District
#3; Helaine Zack, District #18; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Gwen Markham, District #9; Angela Powell, District
#10
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DECLARING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL SICKLE CELL
DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus
attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD); and
WHEREAS SCD is one of the most common inherited blood disorders affecting approximately 100,000
children and adults in the nation; and
WHEREAS SCD can lead to lifelong disabilities and reduce average life expectancy; and
WHEREAS SCD is a complex genetic disease involving multicellular adhesion between red blood cells,
white blood cells, platelets, and endothelial cells, resulting in vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs); and
WHEREAS VOCs are the trademark of SCD and are associated with an increase mortality rate. These
recurrent episodes induce severe pain, decrease qualify of life, can cause life-threatening complications,
including stroke.; and
WHEREAS VOC is the number one reason that patients with SCD visit the emergency room or are
hospitalized; and
WHEREAS according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nationwide SCD occurs
in 1 out of every 365 Black or African-American births and 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American births;
and
WHEREAS in Michigan, SCD occurs in1 out of every 2,496 births and 1 out of every 467 African-American
births; and
WHEREAS according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the disease is most
prevalent in African Americans; however, it also occurs in other ethnic groups including individuals of Middle
Eastern, Mediterranean, Central and South American, and Asian heritage; and
WHEREAS the estimated annual medical costs for SCD exceed $1.1 billion in the United States; and
WHEREAS eighty percent of overall treatment costs attribute to inpatient costs and $356 million in
estimated annual costs for emergency room visits; and
WHEREAS high Medicaid costs stem from “super utilizers”, patients with more than four hospital visits per
year, and SCD was the fifth most common diagnosis among Medicaid “super utilizers”; and
WHEREAS access to care may be challenging for patients with SCD. Due to a lack of physicians
experienced in treating SCD; and
WHEREAS many young adults transitioning from pediatric care seek treatment in emergency settings; and
WHEREAS only two medications have been approved to treat complications of SCD and more needs to be
done to improve the quality of care for patients with SCD; and
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WHEREAS the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center on Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities, Division of Blood Disorders considers SCD a major public health concern in the
United States.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby declares
September as National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JANET JACKSON, NANCY QUARLES, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, PENNY LUEBS, WILLIAM
MILLER, BOB HOFFMAN, MICHAEL SPISZ,
HELAINE ZACK, EILEEN KOWALL, GWEN
MARKHAM, ANGELA POWELL
Moved by Jackson seconded by Quarles to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#20385 – Board of Commissioners – Declaring September as National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness
Month in Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20385 – Board of Commissioners – Declaring September as National Sickle Cell Disease
Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Jackson seconded by Quarles the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller,
Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman,
Jackson. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20386
BY: Commissioners Gary McGillivray, District #20; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Michael Spisz, District
#3; Christine Long, District #7; Gwen Markham, District #9; Helaine Zack, District #18; Penny Luebs, District
#16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DECLARING SEPTEMBER 20-27, 2020 AS MICHIGAN
TRAILS WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are causing changes in everyday schedules
and are disrupting exercise routines for many Americans; and
WHEREAS exercise is especially important now because it can reduce stress, prevent weight gain, boost
the immune system, and improve sleep; and
WHEREAS the health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise have positive impacts over a lifetime;
and
WHEREAS COVID-19 closures of gyms, fitness studios, and other public places are resulting in reduced
opportunities for physical activity; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Parks were open, and beginning March until June1, 2020, entry fees were
eliminated for residents and guests looking to seek refuge from quarantine, joblessness, or the inability to
travel; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Parks have seen a rise in park attendance since the spring; and
WHEREAS every year, during the month of September, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) declares Michigan Trails Week; and
WHEREAS trail veterans and newcomers are invited to join the DNR and the Michigan Trails and
Greenways Alliance on a mission to collectively travel 100,000 miles during Michigan Trails Week; and
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WHEREAS this year’s Michigan Trails 2020 Challenge is an eight-days challenge to walk, hike, ride or
paddle to earn badges for different milestones during the last week of September; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s wealth of trails provides an abundance of opportunities for residents and
visitors to enjoy our county’s spectacular natural resources; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks system offers nearly 80 miles of paved and natural trails within its
parks for walking, jogging, skating, biking and equestrian riding year-round; and
WHEREAS the Oak Routes county-wide trail system is the result of successful partnerships between state
agencies, local trails groups, local units of government, non-profit organizations, and businesses coming
together to connect communities and people; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Parks’ trails continue to be an emerging need to attract Oakland County
residents and visitors from neighboring counties; and
WHEREAS the County’s trail system provides residents with broad access to a low-cost, accessible, and
enjoyable way to exercise and improve health; and
WHEREAS trail-related activities, including hiking, walking, running, biking, horseback riding, cross-country
skiing, paddling are among the most popular and growing means of outdoor enjoyment; and
WHEREAS the existence of quality trails helps to strengthen the appeal of communities by boosting quality-
of-life amenities that attract businesses and increase property values.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby declares
September 20-27, 2020 as Michigan Trails Week in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County’s rich network of trails continue to provide residents
and visitors with scenic spaces to explore nature, appreciate wildlife, experience solitude, or share time
with family and friends.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
MICHAEL SPISZ, CHRISTINE LONG, GWEN
MARKHAM, HELAINE ZACK, PENNY LUEBS
Moved by McGillivray seconded by Taub to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#20386 – Board of Commissioners – Declaring September 20-27, 2020 as Michigan Trails Week in Oakland
County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20386 – Board of Commissioners – Declaring September 20-27, 2020 as Michigan Trails Week
in Oakland County carried.
Moved by McGillivray seconded by Taub the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell,
Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20387
BY: Commissioners Janet Jackson, District #21; David Woodward, District 19; William Miller, District #14;
Angela Powell, District #10; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Penny Luebs, District #16; Kristen Nelson,
District #5; Gwen Markham, District #9
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DEVELOP AND ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT OF BODY WORN CAMERAS FOR
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS transparency and accountability are essential in protecting the safety of our residents; and
WHEREAS according to the Cato Institute’s Criminal Justice National Survey, 89% of Americans support
police officers wearing body cameras to record their on-duty interactions; and
WHEREAS this polling data demonstrates strong, bipartisan approval of equipping law enforcement with
body worn cameras; and
WHEREAS as of 2020, the Waterford and Southfield Police Departments joined the growing number of law
enforcement agencies equipped with body worn cameras; and
WHEREAS body worn cameras are valuable law enforcement and public safety tools, capturing footage
enhanced beyond the capacity of police vehicle dash-camera videos; and
WHEREAS the enhanced footage provided by body worn cameras has demonstrated the capacity to
improve transparency and accountability by increasing civility between law enforcement and citizens;
accelerating resolutions of complaints, lawsuits and other proceedings; supporting the documentation of
corroborating evidence; and enhancing opportunities for the continual assessment of law enforcement
operations and field training of officers; and
WHEREAS research demonstrates that body worn cameras benefit the officers who wear them and the
public they serve; and
WHEREAS a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) study found that officers equipped with body worn cameras
received fewer complaints of misconduct, and fewer resources were spent on misconduct investigations
with estimated savings of more than $4,000 per user annually; and
WHEREAS the DOJ has also developed recommendations and guidelines for the implementation of a body
worn camera program that includes provisions for the privacy of individuals, the storage of data, the consent
to record and other lessons learned from the implementation of law enforcement programs; and
WHEREAS use of body worn cameras would serve to build greater community trust between the general
public and local law enforcement and improve public safety and justice in Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs a Request
for Proposal (RFP) be developed for the purchase, maintenance, and video management of body worn
cameras for all Oakland County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at a minimum, requirements in the RFP must include the following:
• Provide quality cameras for all Oakland County Sheriff’s Office command and deputy officers to
wear that offer ease of use, functionality, recording and storage capabilities;
• Companies must provide video storage solutions to store, manage, retrieve and share captured
digital video;
• Companies must provide a service agreement that includes service on equipment, hardware, and
software;
• Require potential vendor to demonstrate experiences in designing and maintaining body worn
camera and backend server solutions;
• Minimum camera hardware specifications:
o 128 GB of storage
o Electronically adjustable field of view
o Eliminate fisheye effect from wide-angle lenses
o Ability to capture video before the duration of the recorded event and pre-event
o Field replaceable battery
o High Dynamic Range camera sensor
o 256 AES Bit Encryption at rest and encryption in transit
o One-year minimum warranty on all hardware (including battery) and software components;
• Minimum video management specifications:
o System must have a fully hosted solution or on-premise enterprise server
o System must be able to perform user search on multiple criteria (date, time, officer, devise,
locations)
o System must have a case management tool
o System must have the ability to redact video and audio from video files
o System must have the ability to upload external data files of any standard format
o System must have ability to livestream video
o System must have ability to export cases or recorded events out of the system where
external users can access a copy of the files
o System must have an audit system for every user action with a system for chain of custody
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o System must have location search
o Clear indication of storage, equipment replacement and cloud transaction costs
o Disclosure of all additional costs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the RFP be issued, and qualified vendors invited to submit proposals
no later than 30 days after the adoption of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs that Corporation
Counsel develop a written policy for presentation and consideration to the Board of Commissioners for the
use of body worn cameras by November 30, 2020.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JANET JACKSON, DAVID WOODWARD,
WILLIAM MILLER, ANGELA POWELL, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, PENNY LUEBS, KRISTEN
NELSON, GWEN MARKHAM
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee.
Objection to the referral by Gingell seconded by Kowall.
Vote on referral:
AYES: Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack,
Gershenson. (11)
NAYS: Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was referred to the Health, Safety and Human
Services Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20388
BY: Commissioners William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Marcia Gershenson, District
#13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION ON THE DEFERRED
REMOVAL FOR IRAQI NATIONALS INCLUDING MINORITIES ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Iraqi nationals came to the United States under varying circumstances, many as refugees who
are now lawful permanent residents; and
WHEREAS these Iraqis with longstanding removal orders – who have deep roots, family, and employment
ties here – share one key commonality: they deserve to be fully and fairly considered on an individualized
immigration hearing, case-by-case basis; and
WHEREAS the Trump administration should not detain or deport them as a monolith; and
WHEREAS before President Donald Trump took office they were allowed to stay, but the Trump
administration has sought to remove them after striking a deal with Iraq to take them back; and
WHEREAS Iraqis with longstanding removal orders are reopening and winning their cases because, in fact,
removal to Iraq is extremely dangerous; and
WHEREAS they can only plead their case if they can access the immigration court system in the first place;
and
WHEREAS in April 2019, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the roughly 1,000 Iraqi nationals
with longstanding removal orders are no longer protected from deportation if an immigration court has not
heard their case; and
WHEREAS numerous Iraqi nationals, including many Chaldean Christians, could face persecution for their
religion, their ethnicity, or their ties to America if they are forced back to Iraq against their will; and
WHEREAS on May 7, 2019, U.S. Representatives Andy Levin (D-Michigan) and John Moolenaar (R-
Michigan introduced H.R. 2537 - the Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act, which
would grant two years of relief from detainment and deportation for Iraqi nationals who have orders for
removal; and
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WHEREAS the bipartisan bill is cosponsored by 30 U.S. Representatives including Representatives Jack
Bergman, Bill Huizenga, Justin Amash, Daniel Kildee, Fred Upton, Tim Walberg, Elissa Slotkin, Haley
Stevens, Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib and Brenda Lawrence from Michigan delegation; and
WHEREAS the bill defers removal for 24 months for Iraqi nationals who have been ordered removed at any
time prior to the bill’s enactment and who resided in the United States on or before Jan. 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS the legislation excludes those who pose a threat to national security, are returning voluntarily,
or are subject to extradition; and
WHEREAS because of Congress’ inaction on this legislation, a 41-year old, who suffered from mental
health issues was deported to Iraq in June of this year, died on August 6th, according to the American Civil
Liberties Union (ACLU) and U.S. Representative Andy Levin (MI-9); and
WHEREAS after being deported on June 2nd, he struggled as a homeless man on the streets of Najaf and
Baghdad to find the insulin he needed for his diabetic condition; and
WHEREAS the ACLU of Michigan claims he, died in part from not having access to quality healthcare; and
WHEREAS for the past two years, Iraqi-American Christian leaders in Michigan have said that deporting
Chaldeans back to Iraq would be a virtual death sentence; and
WHEREAS the battle over the fate of this immigrant group has played out in Michigan, a state that President
Trump won in 2016 and many in the Chaldean community supported his candidacy; and
WHEREAS he spent most of his life in the United States, but was deported in President Donald Trump’s
intensified immigration enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS if deportation efforts continue by Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), more people’s
lives can be at risk.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
the U.S. Congress to take action on H.R. 2537 - the Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including
Minorities Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is gravely concerned for
the safety of these valuable members of our communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of the adopted resolution to the U.S. President and the U.S. Senate Majority and Minority Leaders,
and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER, KRISTEN NELSON, MARCIA
GERSHENSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were
no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20389
BY: Commissioners William Miller, District #14; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Janet Jackson, District
#21; David T. Woodward, District #19; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Gwen Markham, District #9; Helaine
Zack, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING THE SECOND MONDAY OF OCTOBER AS
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the idea of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native
Nations to the United Nations-sponsored International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous
Populations in the Americas; and
WHEREAS in 1990, representatives from 120 Indigenous Nations at the First Continental Conference on
500 Years of Indian Resistance unanimously passed a resolution to transform Columbus Day into an
opportunity to reveal historical truths about pre-existing indigenous cultures that have survived an often-
violent colonization process which continues to exist and thrive in present day America; and
WHEREAS the United States endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
on December 16, 2010, and Article 15 of that declaration states:
• Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories,
and aspirations, which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information.
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• States should take effective measures, in consultation and cooperation with the indigenous peoples
concerned, to combat prejudice and eliminate discrimination and to promote tolerance,
understanding, and good relations among indigenous peoples and all other segments of society;
and
WHEREAS since 2015, at least 11 states and 129 cities in the United States have passed measures
designating the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day; and
WHEREAS historians have largely agreed that Columbus did not “discover” the Americas, as indigenous
people were already here, nor was he the first European to reach the “New World”; and
WHEREAS Columbus brought devastation to the Americas, enslaving indigenous people of the region and
decimating the population while opening the Americas up to Europe for the expansion of slave trade at the
expense of the indigenous population; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan recognizes the presence of the three major tribal groups in our State
today, the Chippewa (Ojibwe), Ottawa (Odawa), and Potawatomi (Bodéwadmik), who have lived upon this
land since time immemorial, and values the progress our society has accomplished through Native
American thought and culture; and
WHEREAS the recognition and acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples’ Day would officially acknowledge
and respectfully support the resistance, persistence, existence and living history of Oakland County’s
indigenous people, including the Bodéwadmik, Odawa, Ojibwe; and
WHEREAS Indigenous Peoples’ Day shall be used to reflect upon the ongoing struggles of indigenous
peoples on this land, and to celebrate the thriving cultures and values that the Bodéwadmik, Odawa,
Ojibwe, and other indigenous peoples contribute to our society; and
WHEREAS on this second Monday of October, we should honor the historic, cultural, and contemporary
significance of indigenous peoples and their ancestral lands that also became known as the Americas and
celebrate their contributions to communities throughout Michigan, the United States, and all over the world;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a responsibility to oppose the systemic racism towards indigenous people
in the United States which perpetuates negative impacts on health, income, and social inequalities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners proclaims
October 12, 2020, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Michigan to uplift our country’s indigenous roots, history,
and contributions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we celebrate and honor the foundational contributions of Indigenous
People to the history of our County, the State of Michigan, and our Country.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages our schools
and other institutions to use Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a point from which to, throughout the year, reflect
upon and learn about the historical abuses and continuing struggles of indigenous nations, and to celebrate
the magnificent foundations of the indigenous people of this land upon which our County, State, and
Country were built.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the County of
Oakland, at the earliest possible date in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, to rebrand all marketing m aterials, signs,
calendars, and other medias from the name “Columbus Day” to that of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
JANET JACKSON, DAVID WOODWARD,
NANCY QUARLES, GWEN MARKHAM,
HELAINE ZACK
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were
no objections.
Commissioner Nelson addressed the Board and stated that the proofs for the senior election mailers will
go out this week.
Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to say that she believes that everyone should treat each other
kindly and with respect.
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Commissioner McGillivray addressed the Board to inform everyone that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the
Holly Oaks ORV Park will be held on September 11, 2020 and the Grand Opening of the new walk at
Catalpa Oaks will be held on October 2, 2020.
The Board adjourned at 10:03 p.m. to the call of the Chair or September 23, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN DAVID WOODWARD
Clerk Chairperson