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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 23, 2020
Meeting called to order by Chairperson David Woodward at 5:17 p.m. via Teleconference.
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 William Miller.
Moved by Zack seconded by Markham the minutes of the September 3, 2020 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by McGillivray seconded by Spisz the agenda be amended as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
cc. Board of Commissioners – Feasibility Study for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Training and
Emergency Operations Centers
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Health, Safety and Human
Services Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
dd. 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
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Health, Safety and Human
Services Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
ee. Health and Human Services/Health Division – Authorize Execution of Agreement for Preliminary
Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2021 Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Agreement Grant
Funds
(Reason for Suspension: Waiver of Rule III – Resolution was taken up by the Health, Safety and Human
Serivces Committee less than five (5) business days prior to today’s meeting).
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds read a resolution adopted by Huron Valley Schools
expressing appreciation for Oakland County leadership and their support of public education.
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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 Emergency Solutions Grant Round 2 (ESG-CV2) prepared by the Oakland County
Health and Human Services – Community and Home Improvement Division.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from
the Oakland Together School COVID-19 Support Fund Oversight Committee that included a report by the
Committee explaining the calculations of allocations to Oakland County School Districts.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Hoffman seconded by Weipert 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 via email read into
the record by Andrea Powers, Budget Analyst, Oakland County Board of Commissioners , Patrick Tetreau
via telephone call, Lisa Brown, Dorsha Magee, Jody White, Jeff White, Tom Howe, Victoria McCasey and
Patricia Lazenby via teleconference.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Gershenson the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted. The vote
for this motion appears on page 691. The resolutions on this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an
asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20390
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2020 THIRD QUARTER
FINANCIAL FORECAST AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 621 of 1978, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act for Local Units of
Government, provides for adjustments to the adopted budget; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Oakland County General Appropriations Act Section 22, which authorizes
budget amendments for variances between the budgeted revenue and actual revenue, and Section 23,
which authorizes budget amendments for variance between estimated revenue and projected expenditures,
amendments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Third Quarter Financial Forecast Report has identified several
variances and budget amendments are recommended; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment of $10,488 is recommended to reallocate the Expendable
Equipment expenditure line item budget (Account 750154) from 52-1 (Novi) District Court to 52-2
(Clarkston) District Court correcting the carryforward referenced in the Department of Management and
Budget - Fiscal Year 2019 Year-End Report and Budget Amendments (M.R. 19411) for the replacement of
signs; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office receipt of forfeiture/enhancement funds are recorded in separate restricted
funds that require a transfer to the General Fund for use of the monies. Transfers In from the various
restricted funds in the amount of $93,833 is being recognized for eligible personnel, forensic lab and training
costs for corrections officers and dispatchers; and
WHEREAS a correction to a department number reflected in Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.) #20185
Department of Management and Budget - Fiscal Year 2020 Second Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget
Amendments is recommended as the Sheriff’s Office budget amendment in the amount of ($70)
inadvertently referenced Emergency Communications Operations department (4030701) rather than
Sheriff’s Office Patrol Services department (4030601); a budget amendment is recommended to the correct
the department number; and
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WHEREAS M.R. #20185 Department of Management and Budget - Fiscal Year 2020 Second Quarter
Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments was amended at the June 4th Board of Commissioners
meeting in which $500,000 was reappropriated from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act funding to the Board of Commissioners Public Information expenditure line item (Account
731500). Due to the timing of the budget amendment, a project number was not established. A FY 2020
budget amendment is recommended to establish and include Project Number 100000003221 in order to
track the activity related to the reappropriation of CARES Act funds in the amount of $500,000; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 – FY 2023 budget amendment is recommended for Corporation Counsel to
reallocate the portion of the salaries and fringe benefits for Position #2741 that were partially in the Building
Liability Fund (#67700) to the General Fund (#10100) as the position will now be fully reflected in the
General Fund and accounted for in the indirect cost plan allocation; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment of $222,135 is recommended for the Health Division’s General
Fund/General Purpose budget to recognize adjustments to the FY 2020 Comprehensive Planning,
Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) agreement for Essential Local Public Health Services (ELPHS) Food
to reflect Amendment #3, which is less than fifteen percent of the original agreement (M.R. #19285); and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2020 Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Reimbursement Agreement (M.R.#20011) was modified to reflect Amendment #1 to extend the
performance period from May 31, 2020, to August 31, 2020, and to extend the inspection reports and
reimbursement submission due date from no later than June 30, 2020, to no later than September 30, 2020;
a budget amendment is not required; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment is recommended for Economic Development in the amount of
$53,000 to reallocate funding from Salaries ($35,000) and Fringe Benefit Adjustment ($18,000) line item to
the Contracted Services expenditure line item (Account 730373) $53,000 in order to properly account for
activities related to temporary employee services; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment in the amount of $275,000 is required to reflect the donation from the
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund/Ballmer Group. The donation was accepted by the County Executive
under the emergency powers granted under M.R. #20170 with notification to the Board of Commissioners
as a communication item at the June 25, 2020 full BOC meeting. The donation is to be used specifically for
COVID-19 related emergency support for the following: $175,000 is to be used for personal protective
equipment (PPE) in which Oakland County intends to use the PPE specifically for faith-based organizations;
$100,000 for workforce initiatives for COVID-19 related Emergency Supportive Services including
workforce training, license/certification fees, work-related tools/equipment, technology equipment,
transportation assistance, and other supportive services necessary to obtain/retain employment or
attend/complete training; and
WHEREAS a correction to an account number reflected in M.R. #20185 Department of Management and
Budget - Fiscal Year 2020 Second Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments is needed as the
budget amendment for the transfer of $200,000 from the General Fund to the Radio Communications Fund
for the Children’s Village radio replacements correctly reflected the account description of Transfers Out
but inadvertently referenced the expenditure line item Account #777560 which is the account for the Radio
Communications expenditure line item. A budget amendment is required to correct the expenditure account
number from #777560 to #788001; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment is recommended for the Friend of the Court in the amount of
$128,883 to reallocate funding from the Expendable Equipment expenditure line item (Account 750154) to
the Info Tech Operations expenditure line item (Account 774636) to fund the initial purchase of eighty (80)
laptops; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 – FY 2023 budget amendment of $1,340 is recommended for the Sheriff’s Office to
reallocate funding between expenditure line items to accurately reflect equipment installation expenditures
within the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant Fund (#27372); and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 – FY 2023 budget amendment totaling ($149,658) is recommended for the Sheriff’s
Office to remove the FY 2017 Byrne JAG State grant (#27371; M.R. #18304) budget as the grant is no
longer active; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 – FY 2023 budget amendment totaling ($124,500) is recommended for the Sheriff’s
Office to remove the FY 2018 Byrne JAG State grant (#27327; M.R. 18386) budget as the grant is no
longer active; and
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WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment is recommended to the Mandated Indigent Defense Fund
(MIDC) Fund (#20260) to recognize FY 2020 Compliance Plan Amendment #4 in which the budget of $960
is reallocated from Defense Attorney Fees expenditure line item (Account 730450) to Info Tech Operations
expenditure line items (Account 774636) for the following district court divisions: $320 for 52-1 Novi District
Court, $320 for 52-2 District Court-Clarkston and $320 for 52-4 District Court-Troy for a five month Zoom
Subscription; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment is recommended to the MIDC Fund (#20260) to recognize FY
2020 Compliance Plan Budget Adjustment #5 which reallocates $32,610 from Defense Attorney
expenditure line item (Account 730450) to Info Tech Operations expenditure line item (Account 774636) for
the purchase and installation of three (3) Polycoms; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment is recommended to the MIDC Fund (#20260) to recognize FY
2020 Compliance Plan Budget Adjustment #6 which reallocates $7,688 from CLEMIS Development
expenditure line item (Account 773530) to the Telephone Communications expenditure line item (Account
778675) for the purchase and install of FirstNet Extender and 3 iPads; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment is recommended to the MIDC Fund (#20260) to recognize FY
2020 Compliance Plan Budget Adjustment #7 which reallocates $676 from Defense Attorney Fees
expenditure line item (Account 730450) of which $500 is reallocated to Expendable Equipment expenditure
line item (Account 750154) for the following divisions: $125 to 52-1 District Court-Novi; $125 to 52-2 District
Court-Clarkston; $125 to 52-3 District Court-Rochester Hills; $125 to 52-4 District Court-Troy and $176 is
reallocated to Office Supplies for the following divisions: $44 to 52-1 District Court-Novi; $44 to 52-2 District
Court-Clarkston; $44 to 52-3 District Court-Rochester Hills; $44 to 52-4 District Court-Troy for Masks and
Plexiglass; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment totaling $358,375 is recommended for the Health Division to recognize
adjustments to the FY 2020 Com prehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) agreement to
reflect amendment #3 which is less than fifteen percent of the original agreement (M.R. #19285). The
amendment includes $275,000 in funding for COVID-19 activity; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment of $6,290 is recommended for the Health Division to recognize
receipt of payment from the US Department of Health and Human Services for the CARES Act Provider
Relief Fund. Miscellaneous Resolution #19006 authorizes Management and Budget to administratively
process grant agreements and grant amendments of $10,000 or less, after review and approval by
Management and Budget, Human Resources, Risk Management and Corporation Counsel when the grant
does not require an associated interlocal agreement, there are no position changes and the grantor does
not require a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS the FY 2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Interlocal Agreement (M.R. #18094)
was modified to reflect Amendment #2 to extend the performance period end date from May 31, 2020, to
December 31, 2020; a budget amendment is not required; and
WHEREAS M.R. #20119 Veteran Services Division - FY 2020 County Veterans Service Fund authorized
the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $363,479 for FY 2020; however, due to the COVID-19
pandemic Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency approved an amendment to the award allowing $256,479 to
be redirected to provide emergency financial assistance to veterans and their dependents who have been
impacted by pandemic. Financial assistance will be provided for vehicle repairs, home repairs, childcare
expenses, medical expenses, utilities, housing and food and sundries; a FY 2020 budget amendment is
recommended to reallocate a portion of the grant award, $256,479 from several expenditure line items to
the Special Projects line item (Account 731822); and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment totaling ($39,330) is recommended for the Parks and Recreation
Commission (#50800) to reflect water park and concessions revenue lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
reflect actual revenue collections for Property Tax Levy $26,387, Local Comm Stabilization Share,
$171,929 and $21,556 for Miscellaneous revenue related to recognition of expired gift cards. Also, to adjust
prior years expense for FY 2019 invoices paid in FY 2020; amend Prior Years’ Adjustments $19,389 from
reclassing prior year expenses to capital improvement projects for sanitary modifications and electrical
improvements; amend Refund Prior Year Expense $8,665 for Mill Pond Dam feasibility study; amend
Equipment Rental $10,000 for off-road vehicle park; amend Public Information $75,000 for additional
millage renewal expenses, and to correct the department and program number for the Transfer to
Municipalities line item; and
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WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified of an award of $10,000 from the Fair
Food Network through its Double Up Food Bucks program. The funding will be used to reimburse to
participating vendors at the County’s Farmers Market for Double Up Food Bucks Incentives spent by
customers at their stalls in exchange for unprocessed, Michigan-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables and
plants that produce food. The award also provides matching dollars for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits to recipients to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. A budget amendment is not
required. M.R. #19006 authorizes Management and Budget to administratively process grant agreements
and grant amendments of $10,000 or less, after review and approval by Management and Budget, Human
Resources, Risk Management and Corporation Counsel when the grant does not require an associated
interlocal agreement, there are no position changes and the grantor does not require a separate resolution;
and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment in the amount of $510,956 is recommended to the Radio
Communications Fund (#53600) to reallocate funding from Software Support Maintenance expense line
item (Account 731780) to Training expense line item (Account 731941) for training costs; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment is recommended for the Water Resources Commissioner (WRC)
Drain Equipment Fund (#63900) to accurately account for Info Tech Operations (Account 774636)
expenses for FY 2020; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment in the amount of $36,500 is recommended to the Information
Technology Fund (#63600) to accurately account for activity related to WRC’s Drain Equipment Fund
(#63900) for operational support costs; and
WHEREAS a FY 2020 budget amendment in the amount of $18,393 is recommended to the Motor Pool
Fund (#66100) due to a project that has been completed; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment in the amount of $44,295 is recommended to the Imaging System Project
Fund (#42080) to reallocate funds between line items for the operating costs related to the Imaging System
Project; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended to transfer funding in the amount of $23,774 from the
Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) (Project #100000003224)
in order to remove the existing LED display and install a new LED display at the south campus entrance;
per Miscellaneous Resolution #15231 which allows for administrative approval of capital improvement
program projects under $30,000; and
WHEREAS M.R. #20202 Human Resources – Transfer of Divisions between County Executive
Departments authorized the creation of new divisions: Health and Human Services/Community and Home
Improvement Division; Health and Human Services/ MSU Extension; Public Services/Children’s Village;
Management & Budget/Purchasing and Economic Development & Community Affairs/W orkforce
Development/Veterans Services and transfer of all associated budgets between departments. A FY 2021
– FY 2023 budget amendment is recommended to move the division budgets between departments as
referenced in the attached Schedule C. For FY 2020 division budgets and actuals will remain in place within
the financial reporting structure in place at the beginning of FY 2020 to account for a full year of activity for
the impacted divisions; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County International Airport has attempted to collect funds totaling $27,190.45
from various customers and recommends the amount to be written off as uncollectable; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs has
attempted to collect funds from loan recipients for the Home Investment Partnership Act in the amount of
$19,420 and recommends it to be written off as uncollectible loans; and
WHEREAS the Human Resources Department has requested a write-off totaling $847.80 of which is from
the period of April 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020, for uncollectible healthcare contributions due to benefit
contributions arrearages-post separation; and
W HEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission received donations for the period of April 2020 through
June 2020 totaling $63,376.50; and
WHEREAS the Department of Public Services, Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center received donations
for the period of April 2020 through June 2020 totaling $13,458.37; and
WHEREAS the Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Village Division, received donations
for the period of April 2020 through June 2020 totaling $8,842.10, of which $775.00 were cash donations;
and
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WHEREAS a donation is recognized in the Treasurer’s Office in the amount of $1,214.56 for check #2676
dated 6/3/2020 and $1,214.56 for check #2671 dated 7/1/2020 from Treasurer Andrew Meisner for a
voluntary pay cut during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the Fiscal Year 2020
Third Quarter Financial Report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the uncollectible debts, as recommended by the Department of
Management and Budget and detailed in the attached schedules, are authorized to be written off.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donations be recognized in the Parks and Recreation Commission,
Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, Children’s Village Division and Treasurer’s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 – FY 2023 Budgets are amended pursuant to Schedules
A, B and C.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Correspondence from Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive, Schedule A – Oakland County,
Michigan – Fiscal Year 2020 Third Quarter Budget Amendments – General Fund/General Purpose,
Schedule B – Oakland County, Michigan – Fiscal Year 2020 Third Quarter Budget Amendments –
Proprietary/Special Revenue Funds, Schedule C - Oakland County, Michigan – Fiscal Year 2020 Third
Quarter Budget Amendments – Proprietary/Special Revenue Funds, County of Oakland - FY 2020 Third
Quarter Report - General Fund/General Purpose Revenue and Expenditures Summary by Department,
County of Oakland - General Fund/General Purpose Revenues - FY 2020 Third Quarter Report, County of
Oakland - FY 2020 Third Quarter Report Expenditures by Department, County of Oakland - FY 2020 Third
Quarter Report - Non-Departmental Expenditures, FY 2020 Budget Amendments, Grants Accepted -
$10,000 and Under, County of Oakland - FY 2020 Third Quarter Report Enterprise Funds by Department,
County of Oakland - FY 2020 Third Quarter Report Internal Service Funds by Department, County of
Oakland - FY 2020 Third Quarter Report Internal Service/Enterprise Funds – Information Technology,
Oakland County Airports - FY 2020 Proposed T-Hangar and Land Lease Write-offs, Oakland County
Airports - FY 2020 Customs and Landing Uncollectible Account Write-offs, Minutes of the Oakland County
Airport Committee, Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division - Request for
Authorization to Recognize Uncollectible Home Improvement Loans, Fringe Benefit Healthcare
Contributions - FY 2020 Uncollectible Debt Write-offs, Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
- FY 2020 3q Report for Contributions (Donations), Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption
Center - 2020 FY - Third Quarter, Department of Health and Human Services - Oakland County Children's
Village – Donation Tracking and Correspondence from Jody Weissler DeFoe, Chief Deputy Treasurer on
file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20391
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 4th QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY
2020
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1 -
21 provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement
of classifications; and
WHEREAS the 4th Quarterly Report for FY 2020 identifies the job studies conducted and the salary grade
changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement any GF/GP salary
grade changes resulting from this Salary Administration Plan Quarterly Report recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 4th Quarterly Report for FY 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to increase the salary grade of the following classifications:
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Classification From Grade Points To Grade Points
District Court Administrator 18 618 20 758
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following new classification:
Classification Grade Points FLSA Status
Supervisor FOC Administration 12 411 Non-Exempt
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify the following positions:
Position # From To
3010404-03556 Office Supervisor II Supervisor FOC Administration
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Fund Positions will be funded from Non-Departmental Class
& Rate Change, and there will be an impact of $32,189 for FY 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Special Revenue-Friend of the Court position change from Office
Supervisor II to the new classification of Supervisor FOC Administration will be funded by the Friend of the
Court Office Supplies line item in the amount of $4,451 for FY 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021-2023 Budget will be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2021- FY 2023
Expenditures 9090101-196030-740037 Non-Dept - Class & Rate Change $ (32,189)
3020201-121020-702010 District Court Novi - Salaries 6,758
3020201-121020-722750 District Court Novi - FB Worker's Comp 76
3020201-121020-722760 District Court Novi - FB Group Life 16
3020201-121020-722770 District Court Novi - FB Retirement 1,685
3020201-121020-722790 District Court Novi - FB FICA 517
3020201-121020-722810 District Court Novi - FB Disability 109
3020201-121020-722820 District Court Novi - FB Unemploy Insur 7
3020501-121020-702010 District Court Troy - Salaries 6,758
3020501-121020-722750 District Court Troy - FB Worker's Comp 76
3020501-121020-722760 District Court Troy - FB Group Life 16
3020501-121020-722770 District Court Troy - FB Retirement 1,685
3020501-121020-722790 District Court Troy - FICA 517
3020501-121020-722810 District Court Troy - FB Disability 109
3020501-121020-722820 District Court Troy - FB Unemploy Insur 7
3020301-121020-702010 District Court Clarkston - Salaries 5,660
3020301-121020-722750 District Court Clarkston - FB Worker's Comp 64
3020301-121020-722760 District Court Clarkston - FB Group Life 13
3020301-121020-722770 District Court Clarkston - FB Retirement 1,411
3020301-121020-722790 District Court Clarkston - FICA 433
3020301-121020-722810 District Court Clarkston - FB Disability 92
3020301-121020-722820 District Court Clarkston - FB Unemploy Insur 5
3020401-121020-702010 District Court Rochester Hills - Salaries 4,552
3020401-121020-722750 District Court Clarkston - FB Worker's Comp 51
3020401-121020-722760 District Court Clarkston - FB Group Life 10
3020401-121020-722770 District Court Clarkston - FB Retirement 1,135
3020401-121020-722790 District Court Clarkston - FICA 348
3020401-121020-722810 District Court Clarkston - FB Disability 74
3020401-121020-722820 District Court Clarkston - FB Unemploy Insur 5
Total General Fund Expenditures $ -
FRIEND OF THE COURT
(#27100)
Expenditures 3010404-126030-750399 Friend of the Court - Office Supplies $ (4,451)
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3010404-126030-702010 Friend of the Court - Salaries 3,281
3010404-126030-722750 Friend of the Court - FB Worker's Comp 37
3010404-126030-722760 Friend of the Court - FB Group Life 8
3010404-126030-722770 Friend of the Court - FB Retirement 818
3010404-126030-722790 Friend of the Court - FICA 251
3010404-126030-722810 Friend of the Court - FB Disability 53
3010404-126030-722820 Friend of the Court - FB Unemploy Insur 3
Total Friend of the Court Expenditures $ -
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Oakland County Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly Report for FY 2020, Correspondence from
Heather Mason, Supervisor, Human Resources, Oakland County Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly
Report for FY 2020 – Part II – Background, Oakland County Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly Report
for FY 2020 – Part III – Summary Page, Oakland County Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly Report for
FY 2020 – Part IV – Human Resources Department Recommendations, Oakland County Salary
Administration Fourth Quarterly Report for FY 2020 – Part V – Reasons for Recommendations, Oakland
County Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly Report for FY 2020 – Part VI – Draft Job Descriptions and
Oakland County Michigan – Supervisor FOC Administration – Job Description on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20392
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2020 AIRPORT
PFAS TESTING GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the Oakland County International
Airport a Grant Contract No. PTK-PFAS 2020, for Testing and Sampling of PFAS, in the amount of
$100,000; and
WHEREAS the project consists of storm -sewer monitoring and well sampling to identify if PFAS is present
in the groundwater and quantify PFAS impacts to the storm-sewer and respond to potential PFAS
contamination; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics (“AERO”) shall act as agent
on behalf of the County in the administration of the Grant; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the Airport
PFAS Testing Grant Agreement; and
WHEREAS the target date for project completion is March 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS the total cost of the project is $100,000, with no local match required; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with
Miscellaneous Resolution #19006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
the Airport PFAS Testing Grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation (“MDOT”), in an amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a period of 18 months after the execution date of the agreement by MDOT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further
commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen
percent (15%).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
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HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Grant Review Sign-Off – Central Services/Aviation – 2020 Oakland County International Airport –
Municipal Airport Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Test or Sample Funding, Airport PFAS
Testing Grant Agreement between the Michigan department of Transportation and County of Oakland,
Project Specific Requirements – Appendix A, PFAS Assessment Grant Proposal – Oakland County
International Airport – MPART Grant Program, Figure 1 – Map of AFFF Incident Locations, Table 1 – AFFF
Incident Summary and Attachment A – AFFF Fluid MSDS Sheets Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20393
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2020 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner
operates and maintains a number of open ditch or enclosed drains at various locations throughout Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are
recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities comprising
the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Water Resources Commissioner to levy
assessments against the Drainage District of drains established in accordance with said Chapter 4, for
operation, maintenance, clean out and repair purposes; and
WHEREAS for the Fiscal Year 2021, the Water Resources Commissioner proposes to assess 93 Drainage
Districts the total aggregate amount of $735,500 for the maintenance, operation, clean out and repair of 93
drains; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 4 drains is $50,738.09
for roads at large; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s share of the funding is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental
account – Drain Assessments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the Fiscal Year 2021, for the
purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 93 drains located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $735,500, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against
all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 93 Drainage
Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
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
Copy of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2020 Chapter 4 Drain Assessments for
Maintenance and Operation, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Chapter 4 Drains
Detail Summary by Community and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Chapter 4
Drains Detail Summary by Project on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson stated the resolution be held over until the October 29, 2020 Board meeting. There were
no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20394
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER - 2020 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner
operates and maintains a number of open ditch and/or enclosed drains at various locations in Oakland and
West Bloomfield Townships; and
WHEREAS existing private drains established as County Drains in accordance with Chapter 18 of the
Michigan Drain Code shall be the same as if originally laid out and designated, located, established and
constructed by procedures set forth in other sections of the Michigan Drain Code; and
WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner incurs costs for the operation and maintenance of these
Drains that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government
entities comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Water Resources Commissioner to levy
assessments against Drainage District of drains established in accordance with Chapter 18, for operation,
maintenance, clean out and repair purposes; and
WHEREAS for the Fiscal Year 2021, the Water Resources Commissioner proposes to assess 94 Drainage
Districts the total aggregate amount of $378,729 for the maintenance, operation, cleanout and repair of 94
drains; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 18 drains is
$60,718.67 for roads at large; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s share of the funding is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental
account – Drain Assessments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the Fiscal Year 2021, for the
purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 94 drains located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $378,729, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against
all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 94 Drainage
Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
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
Copy of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Chapter 18 Drain Assessments for
Maintenance and Operation, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Chapter 18 Drains
Detail Summary by Community and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Chapter 18
Drains Detail Summary by Project on file in County Clerk ’s office.
The Chairperson stated the resolution be held over until the October 29, 2020 Board meeting. There were
no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20395
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2020 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Part 307 of Act 451 of 1994, as amended, Inland Lake
Levels, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner operates and maintains 35 lake level control
devices/structures and 7 lake augmentation pumps that regulate the legally established water level of 53
lakes located within Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are
recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities comprising
the assessment rolls of the respective Lake Level Districts; and
WHEREAS Section 30722(4) of Act No. 59 requires that the Water Resources Commissioner obtain
approval from the Board of Commissioners prior to levying any lake level assessment in excess of $10,000
annually; and
WHEREAS for the Fiscal Year 2021, the Water Resources Commissioner proposes to assess 29 separate
Lake Level Districts for the total aggregate amount of $752,500 for operation, maintenance and repair
purposes, as itemized on the listing attached hereto, of which 22 of the proposed assessments are in excess
of the $10,000 limit, thereby requiring the Board of Commissioners’ authorization.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the Fiscal Year 2021, for the
purpose of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $752,500, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against
the befitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 29 separate Lake Level
Districts itemized on the listing hereto, including 22 assessments in excess of $10,000.
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
Copy of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Lake Level Drain Assessments for
Maintenance and Operation, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Lake Levels Detail
Summary by Community and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner - 2020 Lake Levels Detail
Summary by Project on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson stated the resolution be held over until the October 29, 2020 Board meeting. There were
no objections.
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20396
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING AND ENGINEERING - 2020 ROOF
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program includes $953,680 for Roof Replacement
Program; and
WHEREAS based on Facilities Planning & Engineering’s (FPE) annual evaluation and prioritization efforts,
the building roof needs replacement to help prevent leakage, building damage, and inconvenience to
residents, employees, and the public in the Courthouse W est Wing Extension (26,250 sq. ft.); and
WHEREAS its roof was installed in 1994, and the warranty expired in 2009; and
WHEREAS the project will involve replacement of the existing roofing with two layers of 2” insulation, 1.5"
Firestone HailGuard, 90 mil EPDM, and metal flashings; and
WHEREAS the roof replacement will have a 30-year warranty; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Purchasing Division procedures, bids for the project were solicited, received,
and reviewed by the FPE Division and the Purchasing Division; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder was Royal Roofing Co., Inc., of Orion, Michigan; and
WHEREAS Purchasing and FPE met with Royal Roofing Co., Inc., to review their bid and confirm all work
was understood and included; and
WHEREAS the total project cost of $623,714 includes $452,000 for roofing (Royal Roofing Co., Inc.),
$35,000 for lightning protection removal and replacement (Guardian Equipment), $30,360 for construction
design and quality control services (Spalding-DeDecker), $25,000 for fireproofing repair (National
Restoration), and $81,354 for contingency (see project estimate attached).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby approves the FY 2020
Roof Replacement Program Project in the amount of $623,714.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the amount
of $623,714 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund
(#40400) to establish the FY 2020 Roof Replacement Program Project (#100000003255) as detailed below:
FY 2020
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100)
1040801-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($623,714)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400)
Project ID 100000003255, Activity PROJ
1040801-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $623,714
$ -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 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20397
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERAT IONS – MEDICAL
EXAMINER’S HVAC PUMPS AND VALVES REPLACEMENT PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the ongoing operation of the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Operation (MEO) is mission
critical; and
WHEREAS the MEO building has five heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) chilled water pumps
and valves in need of replacement due to age and degradation; and
WHEREAS the HVAC chilled water pumps and valves were installed when the building was built in 1999
and have exceeded their useful life; and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FM&O) is recommending a replacement of the HVAC
pumps and valves; and
WHEREAS funding for the replacement is included in the FY 2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP);
and
WHEREAS the total cost of the project is $204,866, which includes annual competitively bid contractor
costs of $171,845 for equipment and installation (Limbach Co.); $14,397 for architectural, mechanical,
electrical engineering, and design professional services (Hooker Dejong); and $18,624 for contingency (see
attached project estimate); and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $204,866 is available for transfer from the Capital Improvement
Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) for the Medical Examiner’s
HVAC Pumps and Valves Replacement Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the Medical Examiner’s HVAC Pumps and Valves Replacement Project in the amount of $204,866.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of funding in the
amount of $204,866 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work
Oder Fund (#40400) to establish the Medical Examiner’s HVAC Pumps and Valves Replacement Project
(#100000003254) as detailed below:
FY 2020
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100)
1040801-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($204,866)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400)
Project ID 100000003254, Activity PROJ
1040801-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $204,866
$ -0-
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Attachment – Facilities Management Project Estimate on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20398
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2020-FY 2021 MICHIGAN INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION
PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) has awarded Oakland County planning
grant funding in the amount of $578,490 for the period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2021;
and
WHEREAS the MIDC Act, MCL 780.981 et al., requires local funding units to take over the delivery of
indigent defense systems; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is the local funding unit for the 6th Circuit Court and the four election division
districts of the 52nd District Court; and
WHEREAS the MIDC Act, MCL 780.989(1)(f) authorizes the MIDC to establish regulations for the
mandatory collection of data from court funding units; and
WHEREAS the MIDC Act, MCL 780.993(10) requires the MIDC to provide grants to local units of
government for the reasonable costs associated with the data required to be collected under the MIDC Act;
and
WHEREAS MIDC Standard 5, Independence of the Judiciary, requires that a local funding unit have an
indigent defense system that is independent of the judiciary including a computer system that is separate
from that of the Judiciary; and
WHEREAS the planning grant award will provide funds necessary to create a separate computer system
for the Oakland County indigent defense system apart from the judiciary; and
WHEREAS the planning grant award also provides funding to the Oakland County Circuit Court for the
purpose of integrating multiple existing systems and creating a stand-alone system to achieve the following:
1) create a rotational counsel appointment system to process attorney assignments; 2) capture the
mandatory data required by the MIDC Act, MCL 780.989(1)(f); 3) compile needed financial and data reports
for the MIDC quarterly reports required under MIDC regulations; and 4) process payment vouchers from
attorneys, defense experts and defense investigators for expense tracking required under MIDC
regulations; and
WHEREAS the planning grant agreement has completed the grant review process in accordance with the
Board of Commissioners’ Grant Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
FY2020-FY2021 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Planning Grant from the Michigan Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the am ount of $578,490 for the period of October 1, 2019, through
September 30, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the grant contract on
behalf of the County of Oakland, and the Chairperson may approve any grant extensions or amendments,
within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the IT Planning Grant work performed and completed will be billed
through the IT Development quarterly billing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020-2021 budget be amended as follows:
MIDC FUND (#20260)
PCBU: GRANT Project: 100000003256
Bud Ref: 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
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FY 2020-2021
Revenue
9010101-121170-615571 State Operating Grant $578,490
Total Revenues $578,490
Expenditures
9010101-121170-773630 IT Development $578,490
Total Expenditures $578,490
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 – Multi-Department: Circuit Court, 52nd District Courts – FY 20 – FY 21
Oakland County MIDC Planning Grant and Grant Between the State of Michigan - Department of Licensing
and Regulatory Affairs and Oakland County Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20399
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION AND SHERIFF’S
OFFICE – CREATION OF INTELLIGENCE ANALYST POSITION FUNDED BY 2019 HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT – GRANT AMENDMENT OVER 15%
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners are
committed to protection of the privacy, civil rights and civil liberties of all residents; and
WHEREAS per Miscellaneous Resolution (M.R.) #20229, Oakland County accepted the 2019 FEMA State
Homeland Security Grant Program award in the amount of $551,927 for the period of September 1, 2019,
through May 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS the Program provides funds to build capabilities to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts
of domestic and foreign terrorism, to address national priorities and target capabilities as they relate to
terrorism, and to support the implementation of the National Preparedness Goal, National Incident
Management System, and National Response Framework; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has designated Homeland Security Region 2 in the State which includes,
but is not limited to, the following: City of Detroit and the Counties of Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair,
Washtenaw and Wayne; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police Homeland Security Division has charged the Regional Homeland
Security Planning Boards to identify and prioritize how regionally awarded grant funds will be used within
the regions; and
WHEREAS the Detroit & Southeast MI Information Center (DSEMIIC) is a regional intelligence fusion center
made up of local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS the mission of the DSEMIIC is to identify, monitor, analyze and disseminate information using
an all terrorism, all crimes, all hazards, risks-based approach in support of law enforcement, public safety,
and the private sector’s efforts to prevent, protect, and prepare for threats to Southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS since 2012, each of the Region 2 communities had assigned an analyst to the fusion center
until 2020, when Washtenaw and St. Clair Counties elected to give these positions to Macomb & Oakland
Counties respectively; and
WHEREAS the Region 2 Board has assigned funds to operate six (6) Intelligence Analysts within Region
2; and
WHEREAS since 2012, the grant has funded one (1) Intelligence Analyst position in the Oakland County
Sheriff’s Office assigned to the research, analysis, evaluation and correlation of high sensitivity information
at the DSEMIIC; and
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WHEREAS the County has received a regional allocation of $240,000, with $40,000 in funding for the
Solution Area Planner (SAP) project, and funding of $200,000 for two (2) Intelligence Analyst positions; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security are proposing the creation of one (1) full-time eligible
(FTE) Special Revenue (SR) Intelligence Analyst position to provide additional support.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the 2019
Homeland Security Grant Program Interlocal Agreement amendment in the amount of $240,000 with no
local grant match, increasing the grant award amount to $791,927 for the period of September 1, 2019,
through May 21, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED one (1) SR funded FTE Intelligence Analyst position be created in the
Sheriff’s Office, Emergency, Response and Preparedness Division, Administration Unit (4030501) to
support the DSEMIIC Fusion Center of Homeland Security of Region 2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Homeland Security Division will utilize a portion of the 2019 FEMA
State Homeland Security Grant Program award and subsequent authorized and accepted awards to fund
this position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages the Governor,
as appropriate and in a manner consistent with state and federal law, to ensure that any employee
performing duties at the DSEMIIC that those employee(s) are performing their official duties in compliance
with the Privacy Policy established for the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein. The objective of this cause shall be to help ensure that any
DSEMIIC representative performs their duties in a manner that protects the privacy, civil rights and civil
liberties of Oakland County’s residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program, including this position, is contingent upon
continued grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 – FY 2022 Special Revenue budgets are amended as
follows:
DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT GRANT FUND (#29340)
GR0000000932 Budget Ref. 2019 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
FY 2020 - FY 2022
Revenues
1060601-115125-610313 Federal Operating Grant $ 40,000
4030501-110110-610313 Federal Operating Grant 200,000
Total Expenditures $240,000
Expenditures
1060601-115125-702010 Salaries Regular $ 26,000
1060601-115125-722740 Fringe Benefits 14,000
4030501-110110-702010 Salaries Regular 130,000
4030501-110110-722740 Fringe Benefits 70,000
Total Expenditures $240,000
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 – Multi Department: Health and Human Services/Homeland Security
Division and Sheriff’s Office - 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Interlocal Agreement,
Correspondence from Michael Curtis, Homeland Security Grant Manager, Correspondence from D/F/Lt.
Brian Budde, Commander, MIOC, MIOC Privacy Policy, Appendix A to MIOC Privacy Policy – Terms and
Definitions and Appendix B to MIOC Privacy Policy - Federal Laws Relevant to Seeking, Retaining, and
Disseminating Justice Information Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20400
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – NURSE, EDUCATION, PRACTICE,
QUALITY AND RETENTION – REGISTERED NURSES IN PRIMARY CAR E GRANT ACCEPTANCE
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Wayne State University (WSU) was awarded a four-year grant (July 1, 2018 through June 30,
2022) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to recruit and train nursing students and
current registered nurses (RNs) to practice at the full scope of their license in community-based, primary
care teams; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution (MR) #19012 approved a sub-award agreement between WSU and
Oakland County to serve as a preceptor agency for training nursing students and supporting current RNs
to practice at the full scope of their license in the County’s medically underserved population; and
WHEREAS W SU intends to continue its sub-award with Oakland County for the grant period of July 1,
2020, through June 30, 2021, in the amount of $73,073; and
WHEREAS the grant funding will reimburse Oakland County for salaries and fringe benefits of Public Health
Nurses who serve on the RN preceptor team; and
WHEREAS no additional personnel are being requested; and
WHEREAS there is no grant match requirement; and
WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of
Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
the grant award for the Nurse, Education, Practice, Quality and Retention – Registered Nurses in Primary
Care through WSU in the amount of $73,073 for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the grant agreement and to approve the grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the
original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation of the grant program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 budget is amended as follows:
NURSE, EDUCATION, PRACTICE, QUALITY AND RETENTION – REGISTERED NURSES IN PRIMARY
CARE (#28623)
GR0000000968 Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
FY 2021
Revenue
1060240-133390-610313 Federal Operating Grants $ 73,073
Total Revenue $ 73,073
Expenditures
1060240-133390-702010 Salaries $ 58,458
1060240-133390-722740 Fringe Benefits 14,615
Total Expenditures $ 73,073
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 Division - Nurse, Education, Practice,
Quality and Retention – Registered Nurses in Primary Care, FDP Cost Reimbursement Research
Subaward Agreement, Attachment 1 - Research Subaward Agreement - Certifications and Assurances,
Attachment 2 - Research Subaward Agreement - Federal Award Terms and Conditions, Attachment 3A -
Research Subaward Agreement Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Contacts, Attachment 3B - Research
Subaward Agreement Subrecipient Contacts, Attachment 3B Page 2 - Research Subaward Agreement -
Highest Compensated Officers, Attachment 4 - Research Subaward Agreement - Reporting Requirements,
Attachment 5 - Cost Reimbursement Research Subaward Agreement - Statement of Work, Cost Sharing,
Indirects and Budget, Attachment 6 – Clinical Partner – Scope of W ork and HSRA – Notice of Award
Authorization Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20401
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES - CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – 2020/2021 NATIONAL SCHOOL
LUNCH PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County Children’s Village has applied for and been awarded the National School
Lunch Program Grant from the Office of School Support Services, Michigan Department of Education for
reimbursement of meals and snacks provided to the residents at Children’s Village for the period July 1,
2020, through June 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS the Office of School Support Services, Michigan Department of Education, administers the
United States Department of Agriculture National School Lunch/Commodity Distribution, Afterschool Snack
and Breakfast Programs; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the program is to make nutritionally balanced, low cost meals, snacks, and/or
milk available statewide to children through the completion of high school; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Children’s Village is licensed as a residential childcare institution; and
WHEREAS the campus residents except Mandy’s Place residents qualify for free severe need breakfasts,
free lunches, and free afterschool snacks seven days a week and are reimbursed based on rates provided
in Administrative Memo No.1 dated July 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS in addition, Children’s Village qualifies for a performance-based extra 7 cents per lunch based
on whole grain menu items served to residents; and
WHEREAS the grant amount is unknown at the time of acceptance; however, it is based on the attached
per meal reimbursement rates; and
WHEREAS for the previous grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, the total cost of meals and
snacks was approximately $823,631, of which Children’s Village was reimbursed $241,730 from the
Michigan Department of Education for the school meal programs; and
WHEREAS meal provision expenditures are not recorded by program due to cost efficient bulk purchases
that cover food services for the entire campus; and
WHEREAS there is no grant match requirement; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board
of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and
accepts the 2020-2021 National School Lunch/USDA Food Distribution Agreement and Certification
Statement for grant meal reimbursements for the period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the
original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required at this time
Chairperson, on behalf of the 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/Children’s Village – 2020-2021 National
School Lunch Program, Correspondence from MEGS, Administrative Memo No.1 – School Year 2020-
2021, 2020-2021 National School Lunch/USDA Foods Distribution - Special Milk, Afterschool Snack, and
Breakfast Programs – Permanent Agreement, 2020-2021 National School Lunch/USDA Foods Distribution
- Special Milk, Afterschool Snack, and Breakfast Programs – Policy Statement, Assurances and
Certifications for USDA Foods Delivery, CNP – School Nutrition Program – Sponsor Information, CNP –
School Nutrition Program – Site Information, CNP – School Nutrition Program – Certification Statements,
MEGS – Mind Security Agreement, CNP – School Nutrition Program – Meal Counting and Claiming, CNP
– School Nutrition Program – Request for USDA Foods Delivery and CNP – School Nutrition Program –
Meal Prices Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20402
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – WATER RESTART GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s (WRC) Office operates twenty (20)
water systems in thirteen (13) municipalities; and
WHEREAS Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-28 requiring water suppliers to
restore water service to any occupied residence where the service had been previously shut off due to non-
payment; and
WHEREAS Executive Order 2020-28 further mandated that if a public water supplier determines that any
occupied residences within its service area have had water service shut off for any reason other than non-
payment or that reconnection would create a risk to public health, the water supplier must make its best
efforts to remedy such conditions and restore water service to such occupied residences as soon as
possible; and
WHEREAS prior to the issuance of Executive Order 2020-28, the WRC was proactive and suspended all
shut-off activity on March 13, 2020; and
WHEREAS in response to Executive Order 2020-28, the WRC completed the essential mandated tasks in
compliance with the executive order; and
WHEREAS employees of the WRC hand-delivered a letter providing detailed instructions to every customer
whose water service was shut off on how to ensure that their water service would be restored; and
WHEREAS letters were mailed to both the mailing and service address for all customers whose water
service was shut off with instructions about how to have their water restored; and
WHEREAS the WRC restored water service to homes where customers requested such restoration of
service, which was completed as required by Executive Order 2020-28; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has offered to
assist in covering the cost of restoring water service by reimbursing 75 percent (75%) of the cost of restoring
water service; and
WHEREAS the total cost is $43,277, of which $32,458 will be reimbursed by EGLE; and
WHEREAS the remaining local cost to Oakland County is $10,819; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has completed the grant review process in accordance with Miscellaneous
Resolution #19006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
EGLE Water Restart Grant award totaling $43,277, which consists of $32,458 in grant funding and a
required local in-kind match of $10,819 for the period March 10, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes both the Board
of Commissioners’ Chairperson and the Water Resources Commissioner to execute the grant agreement
and to approve amendments and extensions within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, consistent
with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget is amended as follows:
WATER AND SEWER GENERAL ADMIN FUND (#57010) FY 2020
Project #100000003216 Budget Reference 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
6010101-133095-650105 Contributions State Grants $32,458
Total Revenue $32,458
Expenses
6010101-133095-771638 Drain Equipment Labor $29,923
6010101-133095-771639 Drain Equipment $ 2,535
Total Expenses $32,458
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
674
Copy of Water Restart Grant Agreement Between the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy and Oakland County, Appendix A – Scope and Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy Finance Division - Financial Support Section – FY 20 Financial Status Report
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20403
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT
– FERNDALE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Ferndale is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide security to
the Court with Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2023, and the Board
of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the agreement for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the
ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court
staff; and
WHEREAS M.R. #17215 authorized an agreement and amendment for security for the Ferndale District
Court through September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS an agreement to provide services through September 30, 2023, has been approved through
the County Executive review process; and
W HEREAS the operating revenue generated by this contract is estimated at $121,393 in FY 2021,
$123,840 in FY 2022 and $126,297 in FY 2023; and
WHEREAS approval of the agreement to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached agreement and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached agreement for security with the 43rd District Court-
Ferndale for the Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue four (4) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) PTNE 1,000
hours per year Court/Park Deputy positions (#4030435-11574, 11575, 11815 & 11816) in the Courthouse
Security Unit contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 – FY 2023 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Revenue
4030401-121280-631806 Reimb. Court Services $ 1,243 $ 2,447 $ 2,457
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance ($ 1,243) ($ 2,447) ($ 2,457)
Total Revenue $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Agreement to Provide Security for the 43rd
District Court – Ferndale and 2021-2023 Schedule A - Sheriff's Office Cost for 43rd District Court-Ferndale
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20404
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT
– HAZEL PARK FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
675
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Hazel Park is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide security
to the Court with Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2023, and the
Board of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the agreement for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the
ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court
staff; and
WHEREAS M.R. #17216 authorized an agreement for security for the Hazel Park District Court through
September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS an agreement to provide services through September 30, 2023, has been approved through
the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the operating revenue generated by this contract is estimated at $102,684 in FY 2021,
$104,754 in FY 2022 and $106,832 in FY 2023; and
WHEREAS approval of the agreement to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached agreement and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached agreement for security with the 43rd District Court-
Hazel Park for the Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue three (3) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) PTNE
Court/Park Deputy positions (#4030435-13060, 13061, and 13062) and increase the hours from 800 hours
per year to 1,000 hours per year in the Courthouse Security Unit, contingent upon the level of funding
associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP PTNE Court/Park Deputy position (#4030435-
12995) and increase the hours from 400 hours per year to 440 hours per year in the Courthouse Security
Unit, contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 – FY 2023 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Revenue
4030401-121280-631806 Reimb. Court Services $5,341 $2,070 $ 2,078
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance 12,033 15,304 15,296
Total Revenue $17,374 $17,374 $17,374
Expenditures
4030401-121280-702010 Salaries Regular $16,506 $16,506 $16,506
4030401-121280-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustment 868 868 868
Total Expenditures $17,374 $17,374 $17,374
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Agreement to Provide Security for the 43rd
District Court – Hazel Park and 2021-2023 Schedule A - Sheriff's Office Cost for 43rd District Court-Hazel
Park Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20405
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT
– MADISON HEIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Madison Heights is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide
security to the Court with Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2023, and
the Board of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
676
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the agreement for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the
ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court
staff; and
WHEREAS M.R. #17217 authorized an agreement for Security for the Madison Heights District Court
through September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS an agreement to provide services through September 30, 2023, has been approved through
the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the operating revenue generated by this contract is estimated at $60,697 in FY 2021, $61,920
in FY 2022 and $63,148 in FY 2023; and
WHEREAS approval of the agreement to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached agreement and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached agreement for security with the 43rd District Court-
Madison Heights for the Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) PTNE
Court/Park Deputy positions (4030435 -13050 & 13051) and increase the positions from 800 hours per year
to 1,000 hours per year in the Courthouse Security Unit, contingent upon the level of funding associated
with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 – FY 2023 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Revenue
4030401-121280-631806 Reimb. Court Services $932 $ 1,223 $ 1,228
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance 9,853 9,562 9,557
Total Revenue $10,785 $10,785 $10,785
Expenditures
4030401-121280-702010 Salaries Regular $10,246 $ 10,246 $ 10,246
4030401-121280-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustment 539 539 539
Total Expenditures $10,785 $10,785 $10,785
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Agreement to Provide Security for the 43rd
District Court – Madison Heights and 2021-2023 Schedule A - Sheriff's Office Cost for 43rd District Court-
Madison Heights Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20406
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE 46TH DISTRICT COURT
– SOUTHFIELD FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 46th District Court in Southfield is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide security to
the Court with Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2023, and the Board
of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the agreement for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the
ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court
staff; and
WHEREAS M.R. #17218 authorized an agreement for security for the Southfield District Court through
September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS an agreement to provide services through September 30, 2023, has been approved through
the County Executive review process; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
677
WHEREAS approval of the agreement to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached agreement and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached agreement for security with the 46th District Court-
Southfield for the Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue four (4) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) PTNE 1,000
hours per year Court/Park Deputy positions (#4030435-11439, 11440,11441,& 11442) in the Courthouse
Security Unit, contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Agreement to Provide Security for the 46th
District Court – Southfield and 2021-2023 Schedule A - Sheriff's Office Cost for 46th District Court-Southfield
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20407
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE 47TH DISTRICT COURT
– FARMINGTON HILLS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 47th District Court in Farmington Hills is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide
security to the Court with Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2023, and
the Board of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the agreement for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the
ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court
staff; and
WHEREAS M.R. #17219 authorized an agreement for security for the Farmington Hills District Court
through September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS an agreement to provide services through September 30, 2023, has been approved through
the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the operating revenue generated by this contract is estimated at $73,923 in FY 2021, $75,413
in FY 2022 and $76,909 in FY 2023; and
WHEREAS approval of the agreement to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached agreement and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached agreement for security with the 47th District Court-
Farmington Hills for Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) PTNE 1,000
hours per year Court/Park Deputy positions (#4030435-09992 & 09993) in the Courthouse Security Unit,
contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP PTNE Court/Park Deputy position (#4030435-
09994) and decrease the position from 1,000 hours per year to 500 hours per year in the Courthouse
Security Unit, contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 – FY 2023 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Revenue
4030401-121280-631806 Reimb. Court Services $ 907 $ 1,490 $ 1,496
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance (12,918) (13,501) (13,507)
Total Revenue ($12,011) ($12,011) ($12,011)
Expenditures
4030401-121280-702010 Salaries Regular ($11,411) ($11,411) ($11,411)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
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4030401-121280-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustment (600) (600) (600)
Total Expenditures ($12,011) ($12,011) ($12,011)
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Agreement to Provide Security for the 47th
District Court – Farmington Hills and 2021-2023 Schedule A - Sheriff's Office Cost for 47th District Court-
Farmington Hills Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20408
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE 48TH DISTRICT COURT
– BLOOMFIELD HILLS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide
security to the Court with Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2023, and
the Board of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the agreement for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the
ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court
staff; and
WHEREAS M.R. #17220 authorized an agreement for security for the Bloomfield Hills District Court through
September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS an agreement to provide services through September 30, 2023, has been approved through
the County Executive review process; and
W HEREAS the operating revenue generated by this contract is estimated at $91,045 in FY 2021, $92,880
in FY 2022 and $94,723 in FY 2023; and
WHEREAS approval of the agreement to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached contract and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached agreement for security with the 48th District Court-
Bloomfield Hills for the Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) PTNE 1,000
hours per year Court/Park Deputy positions (#4030435-09007 and 09008) in the Courthouse Security Unit
contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP PTNE Court/Park Deputy position (#4030435-
13054) and increase the hours of the position from 800 hours per year to 1,000 hours per year in the
Courthouse Security Unit, contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 – FY 3.
2023 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Revenue
4030401-121280-631806 Reimb. Court Services $932 $ 1,835 $ 1,843
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance 4,461 3,558 3,550
Total Revenue $5,393 $5,393 $5,393
Expenditures
4030401-121280-702010 Salaries Regular $5,123 $ 5,123 $ 5,123
4030401-121280-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustment 269 269 269
Total Expenditures $5,393 $5,393 $5,393
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
679
Copy of Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Agreement to Provide Security for the 48th
District Court – Bloomfield Hills and 2021-2023 Schedule A - Sheriff's Office Cost for 48th District Court-
Bloomfield Hills Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20409
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT
FOR K-9 DOG (JAX)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Ian Kershaw is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Canine Unit (Unit); and
WHEREAS while Deputy Kershaw has worked in this Unit, he has handled the same canine, Jax; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wishes to retire Jax from the Unit, transfer ownership of
Jax to Deputy Kershaw, and release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Jax; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer of Ownership and
Release of Claims Agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
transfer of ownership and release of claims agreement to transfer K-9 Dog Jax to trainer and handler,
Deputy Ian Kershaw.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the County will sell Jax to his current handler for the sum of $1.00 as outlined
in the Release of Claims Agreement.
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 Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20410
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADDISON TOWNSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC
SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR OTHER CARES ACT
GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
W HEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
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WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refund payment to Addison Township will be made upon the notification
and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with Addison Township for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement Program or Other
Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20411
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON FOR
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR OTHER
CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 23, 2020
681
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreem ent for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Brandon will be made
upon the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding
opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Brandon for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20412
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR
OTHER CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Commerce will be made
upon the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding
opportunities.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Commerce for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20413
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND
FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR
OTHER CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Highland will be made
upon the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding
opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant
funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
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Copy of Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Highland for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20414
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT
PROGRAM OR OTHER CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Independence will be
made upon the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding
opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Independence for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20215
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON FOR THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR OTHER
CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Lyon will be made upon
the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Lyon for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement Program
or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20416
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND FOR
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR OTHER
CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Oakland will be made
upon the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding
opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Oakland for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20417
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION FOR
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR OTHER
CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
W HEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
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WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Orion will be made upon
the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Orion for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement Program
or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20418
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD FOR
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR OTHER
CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
W HEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
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CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a refund payment to the Charter Township of Oxford will be made upon
the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Oxford for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20420
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS FOR THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR OTHER
CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refund payment to the City of Rochester Hills will be made upon the
notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the City of Rochester Hills for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement Program or
Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20421
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2019-2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OR
OTHER CARES ACT GRANT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County provides Law Enforcement Services to the Municipality in accordance with the
payment obligations and other terms in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program (PSPHPR) was created to reimburse eligible public safety and public health payroll expenditures
under section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economical Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-
136; and
WHEREAS the County recently became eligible under the PSPHPR Program to apply for reimbursement
for amounts that the County refunded to a local unit of government, which the County has contracted with
to provide public safety services; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to refund the local unit of government for the amount of PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding awarded prior to receiving and recognizing the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding; and
WHEREAS the refund to the local unit of government would be based on payroll costs incurred by the
County as the contracted law enforcement billable rate is not eligible for the PSPHPR Program or other
CARES Act grant funding, and such refund would reduce the appropriate Charges for Services revenue
line item; and
WHEREAS if the County is not fully reimbursed by the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act grant funding
for the refund amount or the County is required to return/forfeit any of the reimbursement funding for any
reason, the Municipality shall reimburse the County for any and all amounts that the County is not fully
reimbursed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the amendment to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2019-2021 Law
Enforcement Services agreement for purposes of refunding local units of government under the PSPHPR
Program or other CARES Act grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refund payment to the Charter Township of Springfield will be made
upon the notification and formal acceptance of the PSPHPR or other CARES Act grant funding
opportunities.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the refund amount to the local
unit of government would be offset by an equal amount of the PSPHPR Program or other CARES Act 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 Amendment to Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the Charter Township of Springfield for the Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement
Program or Other Cares Act Grant Funding Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*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 AC TION 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
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
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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 vote for this motion appears on page 691).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20422
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES - ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – 2020 ANIMAL
SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER EQUIPMENT GRANT – GRANT AMENDMENT OVER 15%
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since 2015 the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center has been honored to
receive grants from the local organization Two Seven Oh; and
WHEREAS from the generosity of this organization, the Shelter has been able to purchase items to keep
employees and volunteers safe, animals awaiting adoption at the Shelter more comfortable and afforded
the Shelter to be able to continue best practices within the industry; and
WHEREAS on July 2, 2020, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Miscellaneous Resolution
#20233 was passed to accept a grant award totaling $30,765 from Two Seven Oh to update the Animal
Shelter’s sound system in the amount of $3,375 and for the purchase of tasers for the Animal Control
Officers in the amount of $27,390; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, after much thought and research,
and in an endeavor to maintain our animal control officers’ safety as best as possible, has reconsidered the
purchase of the tasers for their Animal Control Officers; and
WHEREAS the Animal Shelter saw a much bigger need for extra security focused on the pens located on
the west side of the Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center wishes to deter animals from
being abandoned in those pens after hours and to gain the ability to identify anyone who does desert an
animal in our pens after hours; and
WHEREAS Two Seven Oh has agreed to redirect $15,190 of the $27,390 offered for the purchase of the
tasers to the security for the west side of the Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS the cost of the project will be $15,190 (security cameras, lights and sign age); and
WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process according to Miscellaneous
Resolution #19006.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
2020 Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Equipment grant amendment in amount of $12,200, reducing
the grant award to $18,565 for the period of May 12, 2020, through October 15, 2020.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the
original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the grant is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows.
FY 2020 FY 2020
Adopted Amendment Amended
ANIMAL CONTROL GRANTS (#29215)
GR0000000391 Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2020
Revenues
1070801-114000-650104 Contributing Operating $30.765 ($12,200) $18,565
Total Revenues $30,765 ($12,200) $18,565
Expenditures
1070801-114000-774636 Info Tech Operations $ 3,375 $ 0 $ 3,375
1070801-114000-750154 Expendable Equipment 27,390 (27,390) 0
1070801-114000-788001-40400 Transfer Out - Proj W ork Order $ 0 $ 15,190 $15,190
Total Expenditures $30.765 ($12,200) $18,565
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400)
Project ID 100000003257, Activity PROJ
Revenues
1040801-148020-695500-29215 Transfer In - AC Grants $ 0 $15,190 $15,190
Total Revenues $ 0 $15,190 $15,190
Expenditures
1040801-148020-796500 Budgeted Equity Adjustment $ 0 $15,190 $15,190
Total Expenditures $ 0 $15,190 $15,190
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 – Public Services/Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center – 2020 Animal
Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Equipment Grant and Two Seven Oh Inc. – Reimbursement Grant
Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote on Consent Agenda:
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 resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to call a recess at 6:03 p.m.
Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to reconvene at 6:23 p.m.
Roll called.
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PRESENT: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson,
Gingell. (21)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Chairperson David Woodward made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the Fiscal
Year 2021 General Appropriations Act and 2021 County General Property Rates. Is there anyone present
who wishes to speak?” No one requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20423
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: FISCAL YEAR 2021 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND 2021 COUNTY GENERAL
PROPERTY TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 139 of 1973, the Unified Form of County
Government Act, and Public Act 621 of 1978 (as amended by P.A. 493 of 2000), the Uniform Budgeting
and Accounting Act for Local Government, it is the responsibility of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to establish and adopt the annual County Budget and work program; and
WHEREAS the Finance and Infrastructure Committee received budget requests from all County
Departments, and has reviewed in detail the County Executive's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Recommendation; and
WHEREAS the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, after due deliberation, has formulated a
Recommended General Appropriations Act balancing total appropriations with available resources at
$908,837,356 for Fiscal Year 2021, a summary of which was included in the Notice of Public Hearing
published in newspapers of general circulation; and
WHEREAS the further intent of this resolution is to maintain a budgetary system for the County of Oakland
on the same basis of accounting (generally accepted accounting principles) as the actual financial
information is maintained; to define the powers and duties of the County's officers in relation to that system;
to designate the Chief Administrative Officer and Fiscal Officer; and to provide that the Board of
Commissioners and committees thereof, as well as the Fiscal Officer, shall be furnished with information
by the departments, boards, commissions and offices relating to their financial needs, revenues and
expenditures/expenses, and general affairs; to prescribe a disbursement procedure, to provide for an
allotment system; and to provide remedies for refusal or neglect to comply with the requirements of this
resolution; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court Mediation Fund (Miscellaneous Resolution #90177) is used to cover the total
cost of Attorney Mediators, with the balance to be used for enhancement of Court operations as requested
by the Court and approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners supports the concept of cultural diversity training for Oakland
County employees and requires all supervisory, division manager and director level employees to attend
cultural diversity training.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt
and amend the Fiscal Year 2021 General Appropriations Act recommended by the Finance and
Infrastructure Committee as advertised and placed in the Clerk's Office for public inspection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds from the Civil Mediation Account (10100-240201) be utilized to
cover the total costs incurred in Fiscal Year 2021 for the Civil Mediation Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following policy, as codified per Miscellaneous Resolution #20113,
specifies the administration of the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund:
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1) The Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) was established in accordance with the
provisions of Public Act 206 of 1893 (as amended) for the purpose of paying local taxing
units within the County their respective shares of delinquent ad valorem real property taxes,
in anticipation of the collection of those taxes by the County Treasurer. This policy
statement, which encompasses the precept of self-funding, ensures that utilization of
unrestricted DTRF funds does not impair the functional intent or operational success of the
DTRF as originally established.
2) To that end, at no time shall funds be diverted from the DTRF that would cause the
unrestricted balance to fall below a level that would assure a prompt payment of all current
and future outstanding General Obligation Limited Tax Notes, as well as assure the
continued operation of the DTRF as specified in the preceding paragraph.
3) Penalties and investment interest generated by the DTRF may be transferred, in whole or
in part, to the General Fund of the County upon majority vote of the Board of
Commissioners so long as such transfer(s) meets the provisions of paragraph #2 above.
4) Any and all appropriations from unrestricted DTRF funds, excepting penalties and
investment interest, shall be limited to one-time expenditures, as opposed to recurring
operations.
5) Unless otherwise specified, appropriations from the DTRF shall be considered long- or
short-term advances (with specific time frames detailed in the authorizing resolution), to be
repaid with interest as specified below.
6) Any appropriations from unrestricted DTRF funds, excepting penalties and investment
interest, not considered advances to be repaid within a time certain shall require a two-
thirds majority vote of the Board of Commissioners.
7) All appropriations from unrestricted DTRF funds considered to be advances to be repaid
within a time certain shall require a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners.
8) Terms and conditions of any and all advances from the DTRF shall be specified in the
authorizing resolution, including interest obligations detailed as follows:
a. Interest on each payment will be based on the average monthly rate paid during
the term of the agreement by the agent of the DTRF for that year's outstanding
borrowing, or
b. In the event no borrowing occurs for the DTRF, principal and interest payments
will be made in accordance with the previously established "Loan of County Funds
Policy" (Miscellaneous Resolution #89276) which requires Board approval of
repayment terms at an interest rate no less than the prevailing six-month Treasury
Bill rate and that such rates shall be computed and compounded quarterly.
9) Pursuant to MCL 211.78m(8), following the settlement of each preceding year’s foreclosure
sale, but not later than June 30th, the County Treasurer shall submit a written report to the
Board of Commissioners identifying any remaining balance available following the
settlement and detailing all costs associated with the administration of the Delinquent Tax
Revolving Fund. All or a portion of any remaining balance, less any contingent costs of
title or other legal claims described in subdivisions (a) through (f), of the Act may
subsequently be transferred into the general fund of the county by the Board of
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $3,000,000 in DTRF interest earnings will be transferred to the General
Fund to support General Fund/General Purpose activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an indirect cost charges will be billed by the General Fund to the DTRF,
in accordance with Oakland County’s approved Central Services Indirect Cost Allocation Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $4,787,165, or one-half of the $9,574,329 convention facility tax
revenues distributed by the State to Oakland County under the authority of the State Convention Facility
Development Act, P.A. 106 of 1985, be earmarked for substance abuse prevention and treatment
programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in accordance with the
requirements of Public Act 214 of 1899, as amended, authorizes that .0004 mills Current Property Tax Levy
be designated for the purpose of funding Veterans' Services Soldier Relief.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each Supervisor of the various townships and Assessing Officers of the
several cities of Oakland County are authorized and directed to spread on their respective township of city
tax rolls for the year 2021 a County General Property Tax Levy of 4.0200 Mills to be applied to the 2021
Taxable Value of all property located within their respective jurisdictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Officer perform the function of Equalization Director
including the examination of the assessment rolls of the several townships and cities within Oakland County
to ascertain whether the real and personal property in the respective townships and cities has been equally
and uniformly assessed at 50% of true cash value and to make recommendation to that fact to the County
Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The County Executive is hereby designated the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of
Oakland and, further, that the Director of Management and Budget shall perform the duties of the
Fiscal Officer as specified in this resolution. In the absence of a Director of Management and
Budget, the Deputy County Executive that oversees the Department of Management and Budget
shall perform the duties of the Fiscal Officer as specified in this resolution.
2. The Fiscal Officer shall provide an orientation session and instructions for preparing department
budget requests. These instructions shall include information that the Fiscal Officer determines to
be useful and necessary to assure that the budgetary estimates of the agencies are prepared in a
consistent manner and the needs of the Board of Commissioners and Committees are met.
3. Any offices, departments, commissions and boards of the County of Oakland financed in whole or
in part by the County of Oakland shall transmit to the Fiscal Officer their estimates of the amounts
of money required for each activity in their respective agencies, as well as their estimate of
revenues that will be generated from charges for services. They shall also submit any other
information deemed relevant by the Fiscal Officer and/or the Board of Comm issioners and
committees thereof.
4. The Fiscal Officer shall provide guidelines to be used by the offices, departments, commissions
and boards of the County of Oakland in submitting their budget estimates and shall prescribe the
rules and regulations the Fiscal Officer deems necessary for the guidance of officials in preparing
such budget estimates. The Fiscal Officer may require that the estimates be calculated on the
basis of various assumptions regarding level of service. The Fiscal Officer may also require a
statement for any proposed expenditure and a justification of the services financed.
5. The Fiscal Officer shall prepare estimates of revenue for each budgeted fund, classified to show in
detail the amount expected to be received from each source. Estimates of expenditures and
revenues shall also be classified by character, object, function and activity consistent with the
accounting system classification.
6. The Fiscal Officer shall review the agency estimates with a representative from each agenc y of the
County of Oakland that has submitted such estimates. The purpose of the review shall be to clarify
the estimates, ensure the accuracy, and to determine their adherence to the policies previously
enumerated by the Fiscal Officer and the Board of Commissioners or committees thereof as herein
required.
7. The Fiscal Officer shall consolidate the estimates received from the various agencies together with
the amounts of expected revenues and shall make recommendations relating to those estimates
which shall assure that the total of estimated expenditures including an accrued deficit does not
exceed the total of expected revenues including an unappropriated surplus.
8. The recommended budget shall include at least the following:
(a) Expenditure data for the most recently completed fiscal year and estimated
expenditures, or amended budget, for the current fiscal year,
(b) An estimate of the expenditure amounts required to conduct, the government of
Oakland County, including its budgetary centers,
(c) Revenue data for the most recently completed fiscal year and estimated revenues,
or amended budget, for the current fiscal year,
(d) An estimate of revenues, by source, to be raised or received by Oakland County
in the ensuing fiscal years,
(e) The amount of surplus or deficit from prior fiscal years, together with an estimate
of the amount of surplus or deficit expected in the current fiscal year,
(f) An estimate of the amount needed for deficiency, contingent or emergency
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purposes and the amounts needed to pay and discharge the principal and interest
of the debt of Oakland County due in the ensuing fiscal years,
(g) The amount of proposed capital outlay expenditures, except those financed by
enterprise, capital projects, or internal service funds, including the estimated total
costs and proposed method of financing of each capital construction project and
the projected additional annual operating cost and the method of financing the
operating costs of each capital construction project for three (3) years beyond the
fiscal year covered by the budget,
(h) An informational summary of projected revenues and expenditures/expenses of
any capital projects, internal service, and enterprise funds,
(i) A comparison of the revenue and expenditure amounts in the recommended
budget to the most recently approved budget adopted by the Board of
Commissioners with appropriate explanation of the variances,
(j) Any other data relating to fiscal conditions that the Fiscal Officer or the Board of
Commissioners or committees thereof consider to be useful in evaluating the
financial needs of the County.
9. Not less than ninety (90) days before the next succeeding fiscal year, the County Executive shall
transmit the recommended budget to the County Board of Commissioners. The recommended
budget shall be accompanied by:
(a) A proposed general appropriations measure, consistent with the budget, which
shall set forth the anticipated revenue and requested expenditure/expense
authority in such form and in such detail deemed appropriate by the Board of
Commissioners or committees thereof. No appropriations measure shall be
submitted to the Board of Commissioners in, which estimated total
expenditures/expenses, including an accrued deficit, exceed estimated total
revenues, including an available surplus.
(b) A budget message which shall explain the reasons for increases or decreases in
budgeted items compared with the current fiscal year, the policy of the County
Executive as it relates to important budgetary items, and any other information that
the County Executive determines to be useful to the Board of Commissioners in
its consideration of proposed appropriations.
(c) A comparison of the recommended budget to the most recently approved current
year budget, together with an analysis and explanation of the variances there from,
such variances being divided to show the portion attributable to the current year
budget amendments and the portion resulting from the recommended budget.
10. The County Board of Commissioners, or any committee thereof, may direct the County Executive
and/or other elected officials to submit any additional information it deems relevant in its
consideration of the budget and proposed appropriations measure. The Board of Commissioners
or the committees thereof may conduct budgetary reviews with the Fiscal Officer, and/or County
departments and divisions or agencies, etc., for the purpose of clarification or justification of
proposed budgetary items.
11. The County Board of Commissioners may revise, alter, or substitute for the proposed general
appropriations measure in any way, except that it may not change it in a way that would cause total
appropriations, including an accrued deficit, to exceed total estimated revenues, including an
unappropriated surplus. An accrued deficit shall be the first item to be resolved in the general
appropriations measure.
12. The County Board of Commissioners shall fix the time and place of a public hearing to be held on
the budget and proposed appropriations measure. The Clerk/Register shall then have published,
in a newspaper of general circulation within the County of Oakland, notice of the hearing and an
indication of the place at which the budget and proposed appropriations measure may be inspected
by the public. This notice must be published at least seven days before the date of the hearing.
13. No later than September 30, the Board of Commissioners shall pass a general appropriations
measure providing the authority to make expenditures and incur obligations on behalf of the County
of Oakland. The supporting budgetary data to the general appropriations measure shall include at
least the following:
(a) Expenditure data for the most recently completed fiscal year,
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(b) The expenditures budget as originally adopted by the Board of Commissioners for
the current fiscal year,
(c) The amended current year appropriations,
(d) An estimate of the expenditure amounts required to conduct, the government of
Oakland County, including its budgetary centers,
(e) Revenue data for the most recently completed fiscal year and estimated revenues,
or amended budget, for the current fiscal year,
(f) Budgeted revenue estimates as originally adopted by the Board of Commissioners
for the current fiscal year,
(g) The amended current year Budgeted revenues,
(h) An estimate of revenues, by source, to be raised or received by Oakland County
in the ensuing fiscal year,
(i) The amount of surplus or deficit from prior fiscal years, together with an estimate
of the amount of surplus or deficit expected in the current fiscal year,
(j) An estimate of the amount needed for deficiency, contingent on emergency
purposes, and the amounts needed to pay and to discharge the principal and
interest of the debt of Oakland County due in the ensuing fiscal year,
(k) The amount of proposed capital outlay expenditures, except those financed by
enterprise, capital project, or internal service funds, including the estimated total
costs and proposed method of financing of each capital construction project and
the projected additional annual operating cost and the method of financing the
operating costs of each capital construction project for three (3) years beyond the
fiscal year covered by the budget,
(l) An informational summary of projected revenues and expenditures/expenses of
capital projects, internal service, and enterprise funds,
(m) Any other data relating to fiscal conditions that the Board of Commissioners
considers to be useful in considering the financial needs of the County,
(n) Printed copies of the Board of Commissioners Adopted Budget, Financial Plan or
any facsimile thereof shall contain all of the above data unless otherwise approved
by the Board of Commissioners,
14. The Board of Commissioners may authorize transfers between appropriation items by the County
Executive or Fiscal Officer within limits stated in the appropriations measure. In no case, however,
may such limits exceed those provided for in paragraph #22 and #23 of this resolution.
15. A deviation from the original general appropriations measure shall not be made without first
amending the general appropriations measure through action by the Board of Commissioners,
except within those limits provided for in paragraph #16 of this resolution.
16. Appropriations accumulated at the following three summary levels of expenditure within each
County Department will be deemed maximum authorization to incur expenditures: Personnel
Expenditures, Operating Expenditures, and Internal Support Expenditures. The County Executive
or the Fiscal Officer shall exercise supervision and control of all budgeted expenditures within these
limits, holding expenditures below individual line-item appropriations or allowing overruns in
individual line-items providing that at no time shall the net expenditures exceed the total
appropriation for Personnel and Operating Expenditures, respectively, for each department as
originally authorized or amended by the Board of Commissioners. Further, Personnel Expenditures
are authorized only for positions specifically authorized pursuant to this Act as adopted and
amended by Board of Commissioner resolution, and appropriated overtime, holiday overtime, on-
call pay, shift premium summer help, emergency salaries, and any adjustments required by
collective bargaining agreements. The Fiscal Officer shall submit to the Finance Committee a
quarterly listing of new governmental funded appropriations and internal service fund line items
created administratively which were not properly classifiable. Line-item detail, division, unit or cost
center detail and allotments, which provide a monthly calendarization of annual appropriations, as
deemed necessary by the Fiscal Officer shall be maintained and utilized as an administrative tool
for management information and cost control. The Fiscal Officer shall not approve any expenditure
beyond that necessary to accom plish stated program or work objectives authorized in the general
appropriation measure as originally approved unless amended, in which case the amendment
takes precedence.
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17. In order to amend the General Appropriations Act the amendment must specifically identify the
fund, department, division, unit, program and account affected by the amendment. Additionally, if
the amendment increases an appropriation, the source of funding for that additional appropriation,
whether an increase in revenue or an offsetting decrease in expenditure, must be presented as
part of the amendment.
18. The Fiscal Officer shall maintain, for all budgeted funds, appropriation ledger accounts in which are
to be recorded such expenditure encumbrances and obligations for the future payment of
appropriated funds as the Fiscal Officer may approve.
19. Each purchase order, voucher or contract of Oakland County shall specify the funds and
appropriation designated by number assigned in the accounting system classification from which it
is payable and shall be paid from no other fund or appropriation. The necessary amount of the
appropriation from such account shall be transferred pursuant to the provisions of this resolution to
the appropriate general appropriation account and the expenditure then charged thereto.
20. No obligation shall be incurred against, and no payment shall be made from, any appropriation
account unless there is a sufficient unencumbered balance in the appropriation and sufficient funds
are or will be available to meet the obligation. All capital projects funded from the Capital
Improvement Fund shall require approval of the Board of Commissioners on recommendation of
the appropriate liaison committee (Planning and Building Committee) prior to initiation of the
project. Pursuant to M.R. #15231, projects under $30,000 can be administratively approved by
both the Director of Facilities Management and the Fiscal Officer (or designee) if funding is
available and any transfers required are to be included in the subsequent quarterly forecast report.
Any obligation incurred or payment authorized in violation of this resolution shall be void and any
payment so made illegal except those otherwise ordered by court judgment or decree.
21. The Fiscal Officer, after the end of each quarter, shall transmit to the Board of Commissioners a
report depicting the financial condition of budgeted operations, including, but not limited to:
(a) A forecast of actual revenues by major source compared with budgeted revenues
accompanied by an explanation of any significant variances,
(b) A forecast of actual expenditures and encumbrances by department compared
with authorized appropriations accompanied by an explanation of any significant
variances, and
(c) A forecast of actual expenditures, encumbrances and transfers from each of the
several non-departmental appropriations accounts compared with authorized
appropriations accompanied by an explanation of any significant variances.
22. Direct expenditure and/or transfers of any unencumbered balance or any portion thereof in any
appropriation for transfer account to any other appropriations account may not be made without
amendment of the general appropriation measure as provided for in this resolution, except that
transfers within and between budgeted funds and departments may be made by the Fiscal Officer
in the following instances:
(a) Transfers may be made from the non-departmental Overtime Reserve account and
Fringe Benefit Reserve account to the appropriate departmental budget as specific
overtime requests are reviewed and approved by the Fiscal Services Division.
Additionally, overtime appropriations may be transferred between divisions within
a department at the request of the Department Head, if authorized by the Fiscal
Officer or his/her designee. The Overtime Reserve account includes an estimated
amount for the Parental Leave benefit that may be needed by departments that
have contractual service obligations or job duties that cannot be temporarily
covered by other departmental personnel and the use of Parental Leave causes
the department to exceed their Personnel Expenditure budget category. The
Overtime Reserve account also includes an estimated am ount for 24 hour / 7 days
per week operations for the Election Day holiday which occurs the Tuesday
following the first Monday in November in even years.
(b) Transfers may be made from the non-departmental appropriation accounts for
Maintenance Department Charges and Miscellaneous Capital Outlay to the
appropriate departmental budget as specific requests for these items are reviewed
and approved by the Fiscal Officer or his/her designee.
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(c) Transfers may be made from the non-departmental appropriation accounts for
Emergency Salaries Reserve and Summer Employees Reserve as specific
requests for these items are reviewed and approved by the Human Resources
Department.
(d) Transfers may be made from salary and fringe benefit savings, resulting from use
of Merit System Administrative Leave without Pay provisions, from departmental
budgets to a non-departmental Administrative Leave account. Quarterly reports
identifying such
transfers and detailing the status of the non-departmental Administrative Leave
account shall be provided to the appropriate Board committees.
(e) Fringe benefit rates shall be established annually in the budget process to charge
all General Fund/General Purpose, Special Revenue and Proprietary funds for
actual employer fringe benefit costs. Such rates shall be sufficient to meet all fringe
benefit costs including sick leave and annual leave accumulations, tuition
reimbursement, employee training, retirees' medical, required debt service on the
Retiree Health Care Refunding bonds pursuant to M.R. #12299 and M.R. #13280,
and retirement administration. All funds collected for Retirement, Tuition
Reimbursement, Social Security (FICA), Medical for active and retired employees,
Disability, Dental, Optical, and Life and Accident Insurance shall be transferred to
the Employee Fringe Benefit Fund as established by Miscellaneous Resolution
#81312. Sufficient funds shall be maintained in the Employee Fringe Benefit Fund
liability account for sick leave and annual leave to cover the accumulated liability
at an amount equal to 50% of the sick leave accumulation and 100% of the annual
leave accumulation, including applicable Social Security (FICA) taxes thereon. All
funds collected by Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation
shall be transferred to the Fringe Benefit Fund as established by Miscellaneous
Resolution #81012 and modified by Miscellaneous Resolution #96024.
(f) The transfer of funds to the Capital Improvement Fund/Building Improvement Fund
shall be made in accordance with the appropriation authorized by th e Board of
Commissioners.
(g) Transfers (advances) may be made as necessary from the Drain Revolving Fund
to Drain Construction Funds and Drain Maintenance Funds as short-term
advances for costs incurred such as preliminary engineering fees and ongoing
maintenance costs. Costs incurred by Drain Maintenance Funds and Drain
Construction Funds will be repaid by the Drain Fund through assessments.
Specific requests will be reviewed and approved by the Fiscal Officer or his/her
designee.
(h) A transfer of any or all of the appropriation allocated under the Non-Departmental
account for Legislative Expense (#10100-9090101-196030-731080) shall not be
made to any departmental budget without adoption of an Oakland County Board
of Commissioners resolution.
(i) Transfers may be made from the Non-Departmental Juvenile Resentencing
account to the Circuit Court, Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff’s Office as actual
costs are incurred and upon approval of the Fiscal Officer or his/her designee.
23. The Board of Commissioners may make supplemental appropriations by amending this general
appropriations measure as provided by this resolution, provided that revenues in excess of those
anticipated in the original general appropriations measure become available due to:
(a) An unobligated surplus from prior years becoming available;
(b) Current year revenue exceeding original estimate in amounts sufficient enough to
finance increased appropriations. The Board of Commissioners may make a
supplemental appropriation by increasing the dollar amount of an appropriation
item in the original general appropriations measure or by adding additional items.
At the same time the estimated amount from the source of revenue to which the
increase in revenue may be attributed shall be increased, or other source and
amount added in a sum sufficient to equal the supplemental expenditure amount.
In no case may such appropriations cause total estimated expenditures, including
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an accrued deficit, to exceed total estimated revenues, including an
unappropriated surplus.
24. Whenever it appears to the County Executive or the Board of Commissioners that actual and
probable revenues in any fund will be less than the estimated revenues upon which appropriations
from such fund were based, the County Executive shall present to the Board of Commissioners
recommendations which, if adopted, will prevent expenditures from exceeding available revenues
for the current fiscal year. Such recommendations shall include proposals for reducing
appropriations, increasing revenues, or both. After receiving the recommendations of the County
Executive for bringing appropriations into balance with estimated revenues, the Board of
Commissioners shall amend the general appropriations measure to reduce appropriations or shall
approve such measures necessary to provide revenues sufficient to equal appropriations, or both.
25. All appropriations are annual and the unexpended portion shall lapse at year-end. Encumbrances
and appropriations carried forward shall be recorded as an assigned fund balance, and the
subsequent year's budget amended to provide authority to complete these transactions.
Appropriations shall not be carried forward for more than six (6) months into the budget year
following the year in which they were originally appropriated. A status report on Appropriations
Carried Forward, as required by Miscellaneous Resolution #93156, will be incorporated as an
integral part of the ensuing year's Second Quarter Financial Forecast for the purposes of
determining their continuation for the remainder of the year. The recommended year-end budget
amendment shall be supported with a statement of revenues and expenditures and operating
surplus or deficit which shall contain the following data: (1) budget as adopted; (2) budget
amendments; (3) budget as adjusted; (4) revenues and expenditures, operating surplus or deficit;
(5) accrued revenue and expenditures; (6) transfers; (7) total revenues and expenditures and
transfers, operating surplus or deficit, including accruals and transfers; (8) encumbrances; (9)
appropriations carried forward; (10) total revenues and appropriations utilized, operating surplus or
deficit, including encumbrances and appropriations carried forward; (11) balance of revenues not
collected, unencumbered appropriation balance, operating surplus or deficit; (12) detail of
adjustments to designated and undesignated fund balance, detail of adjustment to reserves and/or
any other utilization of surplus; (13) final surplus or deficit or undesignated fund balance carried
forward to the subsequent year's budget.
26. A member of the Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, any elected officer, the Fiscal
Officer, any other administrative officer or employee of Oakland County shall not: (1) create a debt,
incur a financial obligation on behalf of the County against an appropriation account in excess of
the amount authorized, (2) apply or divert money of the County for purposes inconsistent with those
specified in this general appropriations measure as approved and amended by the Board of
Commissioners, nor (3) forgive a debt or write off an account receivable without appropriate
authorization of the Board of Commissioners, as described in Miscellaneous Resolution #93135
(Bad Debt Write-Off Policy) and Miscellaneous Resolution #12048 (Short Sale Policy). Specifically,
application of the foregoing Bad Debt Write-Off Policy shall be invoked for all amounts in excess of
$1,000; transactions of a lesser amount shall be considered within the administrative authority of
the Fiscal Officer or his/her designee. Application of the foregoing Short Sale policy may be invoked
to allow the County to consider less than the balance owed on an Oakland County home
improvement loan in a proposed sale of property, unless prohibited by Federal Regulations, as
determined by the Manager of the Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division
or his/her designee. Furthermore, the Fiscal Services Division must submit to the Board of
Commissioners, as part of the quarterly financial report, a listing of all bad debt write offs (including
short sales) occurring during the preceding three months. In addition, transactions relating to
Inmate Prisoner Billings which are billed in excess of ability to pay are hereby authorized to be
adjusted in accordance with Public Act 212 of 1994 with the resultant amount of the write-off
subsequently reported to the Board of Commissioners as part of the Quarterly Financial Report.
Also, within the administrative authority of the Fiscal Officer and with the general approval of the
Court, Circuit Court and Probate Court financial orders for $2,500 or less may be reduced and
amended by the Fiscal Services Division based on an individual’s ability to pay. Waiver of fees in
excess of $2,500 shall require the approval of the Court. Except as otherwise stated in the General
Appropriations Act, funds shall not be expended without specific appropriation or other appropriate
action by the Board of Commissioners from fund equity; from balance sheet accounts for the
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purchase of fixed assets not cited in paragraph 26 of the General Appropriations Act, non-routine
prepaid items or non-routine obligations related to a specific appropriation; or from funds not
budgeted.
27. All Internal Service Fund budgets that have depreciable assets shall have a capital budget with
detail supporting the amount of annual depreciation therein included, as well as a fiscal plan for
replacing, upgrading or disposing of those assets.
28. The budgetary system shall be maintained on the same basis of accounting (generally accepted
accounting principles) as the actual financial information is maintained.
29. Any violation of the general appropriations measure by the County Executive, the Fiscal Officer,
any administrative officer, employee or member of the Board of Commissioners detected through
application of generally accepted accounting procedures utilized by Oakland County or disclosed
in an audit of the financial records and accounts of the County shall be filed with the State Treasurer
and reported by the State Treasurer to the Attorney General. Pursuant to Public Act 621 of 1978,
the Uniform Budgeting Act, the Attorney General shall review the report and initiate appropriate
action against the person or persons in violation. For use and benefit of the County of Oakland,
the Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney may institute a civil and/or criminal action in a court
of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of County funds disclosed by an examination to have
been illegally expended or collected as a result of malfeasance, and for the recovery of public
property disclosed to have been converted or misappropriated.
30. The provisions of this act shall be applied to the General Fund and all Special Revenue and
Proprietary Funds of the Count y, including Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds.
31. The Board of Commissioners adopted a leased vehicle policy per Miscellaneous Resolution
#93230 which was amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #94257 and then superseded by
Miscellaneous Resolution #19004 requires requests for additional new vehicles (other than
replacements of existing vehicles previously approved by the Board of Commissioners) shall, upon
affirmative recommendation of the County Executive, be submitted annually to the Finance and
Infrastructure to include any significant changes in the County Leased Vehicle Program. The FY
2021 budget includes a transfer from the Water Resources Commissioner Drain Equipment Fund
to the Motor Pool Fund that reflects an expansion of the County’s fleet:
• Water Resources Commissioner includes $160,432 for one (1) Half-Ton Pickup Truck , two
(2) Three Quarter-Ton Pickup Trucks, and one (1) All Wheel Drive sport utility vehicle
(SUV).
32. The Board of Commissioners adopted a Professional Services Contract Authorization policy per
Miscellaneous Resolution #19346 that requires approval of the Board of Commissioners for
Professional Service contracts in excess of $250,000. The policy also requires Board of
Commissioners approval for Professional Services contracts in excess of $100,000 that were
awarded through a process other than full and open competition, such as a single or sole source
process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as a condition of continuing debt covenants the Department of
Management and Budget and Treasurer’s Office are hereby directed to take any and all ministerial actions
that may be n ecessary to facilitate the payment of the principal and interest on all debt obligations that have
been authorized through separate action by the Board of Commissioners and the payment of all other
obligations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2021 Salary Recommendations are authorized as
follows:
• Provide a one-time 1% taxable equity payment on base salary for full-time employees in salary
grades 1 - 21, not to be applied to, or enhance, any County benefit including but not limited to
Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit retirement benefits, for fiscal year 2021 to be allocated
within the first fiscal quarter.
• Provide a one-time 1% taxable equity payment for Fiscal Year 2021 to be allocated within the
first fiscal quarter on base salary, not to be applied to, or enhance, any County benefit including
but not limited to Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit retirement benefits, for all remaining
full-time employees not represented by collective bargaining agreements, including appointed
officials, classes designated as exceptions to salary grades 1 -21 but excluding:
o Circuit, Probate, and District Court Judges which are currently at the maximum rate
allowed.
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o Oakland County Road Commission members.
o All other elected officials whose salaries may be addressed separately at a later time.
• Create the following new classifications within the Salary Administration Plan:
Classification Salary Grade FLSA Status
Absence Management Administrator 14 Non-Exempt
Airport Administration Specialist 13 Non-Exempt
• Delete the classification titled Airport Administration Supervisor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to assign fund balance with the FY 2020 Year-End Report in the amount of
$105,000 for a Landlord Mitigation Program with the intended purpose to provide funding for Oakland
County’s affordable housing programs. Fund Balance Assignments require a separate resolution for
program appropriation and the FY 2020 Year End Report must be adopted by the Board of Commissioners
prior to any separate resolutions being brought forward for consideration.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution which embodies the Fiscal Year 2021 General Appropriations Act as detailed in the Fiscal Year
2021 Budget document, including subsequent amendments.
HELAINE ZACK
Moved by Zack seconded by Luebs the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Nelson seconded by Gingell the resolution be amended as follows:
Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021-2023 Finance & Infrastructure Committee
Recommended Budget document, presented on September 23, 2020; directed to assign
$2,000,000 with the FY 2020 Year-End Report in the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program
Assigned Fund Balance with the intended purpose to assist Oakland County’s cities,
villages and townships with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads under the
supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and
to assign $2,000,000 with the FY 2020 Year-End Report in the Local Road Improvement
Matching Program Assigned Fund Balance with the intended purpose 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. Fund Balance Assignments
require a separate resolution for program appropriation and the FY 2020 Year End Report
must be adopted by the Board of Commissioners prior to any separate resolutions being
brought forward for consideration.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton,
Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, W eipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell,
Hoffman. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Weipert the resolution be amended as follows:
Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021-2023 Finance & Infrastructure Committee
Recommended Budget document, presented on September 23, 2020; directed to assign
$10,000,000 with the FY 2020 Year-End Report in the Budget Stabilization Reserve Assigned
Fund Balance with the intended purpose to set aside surplus revenue for times of
unexpected revenue shortfall or budget deficit. Fund Balance Assignments require a
separate resolution for appropriation. The FY 2020 Year End Report must be adopted by the
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Board of Commissioners prior to any separate resolutions being brought forward for
consideration.
Vote on amendment:
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 amendment carried.
Moved by Hoffman seconded by Spisz the resolution be amended as follows:
Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021-2023 Finance & Infrastructure Committee
Recommended Budget document, presented on September 23, 2020; directed to assign
$1,000,000 with the FY 2020 Year-End Report in the Public Safety Facility Planning Assigned
Fund Balance with the intended purpose of obtaining architectural and design plans
associated with a County public safety training facility and Emergency Operations Center.
Fund Balance Assignments require a separate resolution for program appropriation and the
FY 2020 Year End Report must be adopted by the Board of Commissioners prior to any
separate resolutions being brought forward for consideration.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
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 amendment carried.
Moved by Markham seconded by Zack the resolution be amended as follows:
Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021-2023 Finance & Infrastructure Committee
Recommended Budget document, presented on September 23, 2020; directed to assign
$1,000,000 with the FY 2020 Year-End Report in the Community Public Safety Partnership
Assigned Fund Balance with the intended purpose of creating a public-private partnership
to support Oakland County communities interested in the adoption and implementation of
community policing initiatives. Fund Balance Assignments require a separate resolution for
program appropriation. The FY 2020 Year End Report be adopted by the Board of
Commissioners prior to any separate resolutions being brought forward for consideration
or by reassignment of fund balance.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles,
Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer,
Kowall. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
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Moved by McGillivray seconded by Miller the resolution be amended as follows:
Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021-2023 Finance & Infrastructure Committee
Recommended Budget document, presented on September 23, 2020; directed to assign
$400,000 with the FY 2020 Year-End Report in the Priority Environmental Remediation
Projects Assigned Fund Balance with the intended purpose to protect human health and the
environment by identifying, investigating, and reducing risks at sites of environmental
contamination. Fund Balance Assignments require a separate resolution for program
appropriation. The FY 2020 Year End Report must be adopted by the Board of
Commissioners prior to any separate resolutions being brought forward for consideration.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall,
Kuhn. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward,
Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Long. (16)
NAYS: Middleton, Taub, Gingell, Kowall, Kuhn. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #20424)
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2021 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
(ATPA) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on September
16, 2020, reports to recommend adoption of the resolution with the following amendment(s):
1. Amend the 4th WHEREAS to the following:
WHEREAS the Oakland County ATPA award includes funding for the following: $1,029,072 for
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office with a required match of $411,628; $164,799 for Farmington Hills
Police Department with a required match of $65,920; $125,765 for Hazel Park Police Department
with a required match of $50,306; $182,829 for the Royal Oak Police Department with a required
match of $73,132131; $194,872 for the Southfield Police Department with a required match of
$77,949; $110,207 for the Detroit Police Department with a required match of $44,083; and
$159,572 for the City of Pontiac Police Department with a required match of $63,829; and
2. Amend the 6th WHEREAS to the following:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s total required match, for both the Oakland County ATPA award and
City of Detroit ATPA award, is $471,281 and is available in the existing Sheriff’s Office Transfer
Out line item and the General Fund Non-Departmental Grant Match account; and
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3. Amend the 9th WHEREAS to the following:
WHEREAS the grant award also includes funding for overtime, vehicle lease vehicles and mileage,
investigative supplies, cell phones, membership dues, training, office supplies, GPS tracker yearly
subscription, communication devices monthly service, vehicle diagnostic platform and thermal
imaging monocular; and
4. Amend the 12th WHEREAS to the following:
WHEREAS the Agreement for Participation in Oakland County Auto Theft (OCAT) and Receipt
of ATPA Grant Funds has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel; and
5. Amend the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the State of Michigan, Auto Theft Prevention Authority, passed through the City of
Detroit, in the amount of $89,840480 with a grant match of $59,653 totaling $149,133 for the period
of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
6. Amend the 5th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County’s portion of the required match totaling
$471,281 is available in the existing Sheriff’s Office Transfer Out line item and the Non-
Departmental General Fund Grant Match account.
7. Amend the 7th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
representative from the Sheriff’s Office to execute the Agreement for Participation in OCAT and
Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds with the local units of government and the Agreement for
Participation in PATPreventing Auto Theft (PAT) and Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds.
8. Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 budget is amended as follows:
FY 2021 FY 2021
Budget Amendment Amended
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match $ 410,839 ($ 137,195) $ 273,644
4030901-116270-788001-27310 Transfer Out 334,086 137,195 471,281
Total Expenditures $ 744,925 $ 0 $ 744,925
ATPA GRANT (FUND #27310)
GR0000000974 Activity GLB Analysis GLB Budget Ref 2021
Revenues
4030901-116270-695500-10100 Transfer In $ 461,791 $ 9,490 $ 471,281
4030901-116270-615571 State Operating 1,229,058 40,692 1,269,750
Total Revenue $1,690,849 $ 50,182 $1,741,031
Expenditures
4030901-116270-702010 Salaries $ 558,500 $ 16,243 $ 574,743
4030901-116270-712020 Overtime 107,136 3,058 110,194
4030901-116270-722750 Workers Comp. 14,279 0 14,279
4030901-116270-722760 Group Life 1,140 0 1,140
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4030901-116270-722770 Retirement 144,538 0 144,538
4030901-116270-722780 Hospitalization 119,104 0 119,104
4030901-116270-722790 Social Security 40,506 0 40,506
4030901-116270-722800 Dental 9,753 0 9,753
4030901-116270-722810 Disability 8,286 0 8,286
4030901-116270-722820 Unemployment Insurance 876 0 876
4030901-116270-722850 Optical 908 0 908
4030901-116270-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustments 16,876 (6,639) 10,237
4030901-116270-730324 Communications 1,500 (1,500) 0
4030901-116270-730373 Contracted Services 536,371 26,455 562,826
4030901-116270-731213 Dues & Memberships 790 (60) 730
4030901-116270-731304 Officers Training 26,000 (2,000) 24,000
4030901-116270-731780 SW Support & Maintenance 0 998 998
4030901-116270-750070 Deputy Supplies 7,200 0 7,200
4030901-116270-750154 Expendable Equipment 4,286 752 5,038
4030901-116270-750399 Office Supplies 4,800 0 4,800
4030901-116270-776661 Motor Pool 82,000 6,000 88,000
4030901-116270-778675 Telephone Communication 6,000 6,875 12,875
Total Expenditures $1,690,849 $ 50,182 $1,741,031
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
HELAINE ZACK
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20424
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2021 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
(ATPA) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), has awarded Oakland
County funding in the amount of $1,180,270 with a grant match of $786,846 totaling $1,967,116 for the
funding period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS the ATPA encourages multijurisdictional agreements; Oakland County’s award includes one
Detroit position, and Detroit’s award includes one Oakland County Sheriff’s Office position; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will receive grant funding in the amount of $149,133 with a required match of
$59,653 for the Oakland County position working with the Detroit ATPA team ; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County ATPA award includes funding for the following: $1,029,072 for the Oakland
County Sheriff’s Office with a required match of $411,628; $164,799 for the Farmington Hills Police
Department with a required match of $65,920; $125,765 for the Hazel Park Police Department with a
required match of $50,306; $182,829 for the Royal Oak Police Department with a required match of
$73,132; $194,872 for the Southfield Police Department with a required match of $77,949; $110,207 for the
Detroit Police Department with a required match of $44,083; and $159,572 for the Pontiac Police
Department with a required match of $63,829; and
WHEREAS each participating municipality is responsible for their own match requirement; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s total required match, for both the Oakland County ATPA award and City of
Detroit ATPA award, is $471,281 and is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental Grant Match
account; and
WHEREAS the award provides continued funding for the following positions in the Sheriff’s Office: one (1)
Special Revenue (SR) Sergeant position (#4030901-10333), five (5) SR Deputy II positions (# 4030901 -
06108, 06109, 06147, 06148, and 11067), and one (1) SR Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Deputy position
(#4030901-12036); and
WHEREAS the award provides continued funding for one (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP)
Deputy II position (#4030601-11149) contracted with the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the grant award also includes funding for overtime, vehicle lease and mileage, investigative
supplies, cell phones, membership dues, training, office supplies, GPS tracker yearly subscription,
communication devices monthly service, vehicle diagnostic platform and thermal imaging monocular; and
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WHEREAS funding for (1) SR Deputy II position (#4030901-10898) in the Sheriff’s Office, who is assigned
to the Detroit ATPA program, is continued through ATPA grant funding passed through the City of Detroit
and awarded to Oakland County through a separate agreement issued by the City of Detroit; and
WHEREAS one (1) unmarked vehicle with radio, overtime cost, and cell phone are included in the Detroit
ATPA award; and
WHEREAS the Agreement for Participation in OCAT and Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds has been reviewed
by Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the ATPA grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with
Miscellaneous Resolution #19006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the State of Michigan, Auto Theft Prevention Authority in the amount of $1,180,270 with a
grant match of $786,846 totaling $1,967,116 for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30,
2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant funding
from the State of Michigan, Auto Theft Prevention Authority, passed through the City of Detroit, in the
amount of $89,840 with a grant match of $59,653 totaling $149,133 for the period of October 1, 2020,
through September 30, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) SR Sergeant position (#4030901-10333), five (5) SR
Deputy II positions (#’s 4030901-06108, 06109, 06147, 06148, and 11067) and one (1) SR PTNE Deputy
position (#4030901-12036) in the Sheriff’s Office/Investigative & Forensic Services/Special Teams Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP Deputy II position (# 4030901-11149) contracted
by the City of Pontiac and reimbursed by the ATPA grant in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Pontiac Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) SR Deputy II position (#4030901-10898) working as part
of the Detroit ATPA team in the Sheriff’s Office/Investigative & Forensic Services/Special Teams Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County’s portion of the required match totaling $471,281 is
available in the Non-Departmental General Fund Grant Match account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the grant agreement, and to approve any grant amendments within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
representative from the Sheriff’s Office to execute the Agreement for Participation in OCAT and Receipt of
ATPA Grant Funds with the local units of government and the Agreement for Participation in PAT and
Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the Special Revenue positions in the grant is contingent upon continued
future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Copy of Grant Review Sign-Off – Sheriff’s Office FY 2021 Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant,
Correspondence from Insp. Michael Johnson, Executive Director (acting), Automobile Theft Prevention
Authority, Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant Contract, County of Oakland Sheriff Department
– Oakland County Auto Theft Squad (OCAT) – Combined Budget Detail, Agreement for Participation in
OCAT and Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds between Oakland County (Oakland County Sheriff's Office) and
City of Farmington Hills (Farmington Hills Police Department) and City of Hazel Park (Hazel Park Police
Department) and City of Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police Department) and City of Detroit (Detroit Police
Department) and City of Southfield (Southfield Police Department) and City of Pontiac (Oakland County
Sheriff's Office-Pontiac), Agreement for Participation in PAT and Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds between
City of Detroit (Detroit Police Department) and Wayne State University (Wayne State University Police
Department) and Oakland County (Oakland County Sheriff's Office) and Detroit Police Department
Preventing Auto Theft (PAT) Budget Detail Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Luebs seconded by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Luebs seconded by McGillivray the Finance and Infrastructure Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long,
Luebs. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Penny Luebs, District #16
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.
• 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
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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 materials, 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
Moved by Miller seconded by Luebs the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Nelson seconded by Miller to add Commissioners Nelson and Luebs as co-sponsors of the
resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add Commissioners Nelson and Luebs as co-
sponsors of the resolution carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gingell seconded by Hoffman the resolution be amended as follows:
Amend the following language in the title:
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING THE SECOND THIRD MONDAY OF
OCTOBER AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Amend the following language in the 10th WHEREAS:
WHEREAS on this second third 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
Amend the following language in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
proclaims October 12 19, 2020, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Michigan to uplift our country’s
indigenous roots, history, and contributions.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long. (10)
NAYS: McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson,
Luebs, Markham. (11)
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A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as presented:
AYES: Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray. (11)
NAYS: Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as presented, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20325
BY: Commissioners Michael Spisz, District #3; Gary McGillivray, District #20; Thomas Kuhn, District #11;
Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Robert Hoffman, District #2; Shelley Taub, District #12; Philip Weipert,
District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS In today’s world, the public expects police accountability and professional interactions; and
WHEREAS the path to achieve this goal is through the best hiring practices and realistic training – both
of which leads to better outcomes; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) places an emphasis on all training aspects
including real-life scenario training, classroom instruction, range qualification, roll call trainings, and many
other types of innovative programming, which keeps our community up to date and our employees trained
in the best practices; and
WHEREAS the OCSO frequently updates their training modules and conducts repeat training throughout
the year which includes emerging threats and trends, diversity, bias, first-aid, updates to laws, case law,
and new emerging best practices, and any other ‘of the moment’ subject in which our personnel needs to
be trained on; and
WHEREAS currently, the OCSO training spaces are extremely outdated and not conveniently co-located
for any of our personnel; and
WHEREAS examples include but are not limited to:
- Training classrooms are located in multiple locations including the Sheriff’s Administration
building, the jail basement, various rented spaces at Oakland Community College and the
recently leased former school in Brandon Township (previously held at Brown Road which (now
has black mold);
- Driving courses have been held at the Oakland County International Airport and the former
Summit Place Mall parking lot;
- Gun range training is held in the basement of the jail and multiple outside facilities are
rented for patrol rifle training;
- The gun range in the basement of the jail was built in 1972 and the last major update
Occurred in the 1980s. It was built when the Sheriff’s Office was training around 150 personnel
to shoot. Right now, close to 900 Deputies and multiple outside law enforcement agencies use
the facility monthly to train;
- The Virtra system, a real-world, 360-degree, simulation system is being housed at a separate
location (former Health Division building) and should be co-located near the range and all other
training; and
WHEREAS the OCSO and county wide first responders need access to a structure to accommodate
training for high-risk search warrants, school shooters, barricaded gunmen, and other incidents related to
responding to any type of structure; and
WHEREAS the OCSO teaches emergency vehicle operations (EVO) and precision driving. A permanent
drive track is needed to train not only its own personnel, but other regional agencies. They are called
upon often to teach this training to other agencies and finding appropriate space which is safe for everyone
is a constant challenge; and
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WHEREAS the OCSO training facilities desperately need essential and critical updates for better real-
world scenario training and a system which offers more options for OCSO Deputies to qualify; and
WHEREAS the new training center would be a regional asset, which would open up state-of-the-art
training to our law enforcement partners to use. When all law enforcement agencies in the county receive
the same training, outcomes are better as they can work together seamlessly at a high-performance level;
and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Operation Center (SOC) and Oakland County Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) has outgrown its current space and desperately needs upgrades to keep the site secure and
functional. It is a cinderblock building built in the 1940s and it does not meet current federal standards for
withstanding a tornado, violent weather, etc. It was never intended to be a SOC 911 Center/EOC when it
was moved there and was supposed to be a temporary solution; and
WHEREAS this site houses both the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications and Operations Division
and the Oakland County Homeland Security Division; and
WHEREAS these services are incredibly important to Oakland County residents and critical for all major
incidents which may happen in the region – weather events, natural disasters, terrorism, hazardous
material incidents, etc.; and
WHEREAS the SOC not only dispatches calls for all 15 contracted areas which it patrols, but additionally
handles service for seven police agencies, eighteen local fire/EMS agencies, and for the Oakland County
Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center; and
WHEREAS the SOC serves as the default 9-1-1 point for all emergency calls with incomplete or unknown
caller location; and
WHEREAS almost all local Oakland County 9-1-1 dispatch centers and multiple Macomb County 9-1-1
dispatch centers have the SOC designated as their backup Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP); and
WHEREAS the SOC also provides all mutual aid fire response dispatch (MABAS) for Oakland County
special fire/rescue teams; and
WHEREAS as the request for service continues to grow, the building and facilities are currently at capacity
with no room for growth or expansion; and
WHEREAS as technologies change, the OCSO needs the infrastructure and ability to house ever-
changing equipment and software platforms with no interruption to service.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes a feasibility study for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, Sheriff’s Operation
Center (SOC) and Oakland County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
development of a Request for Proposal to engage an architectural consultation firm to perform a
formalized space needs analysis and prepare a preliminary budget for new construction facilities of the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, SOC and EOC. Approval is contingent upon final review
by the Purchasing Unit and Corporation Counsel. The Board of Commissioners shall act as the contract
administration and the bid evaluation committee shall consist of representatives from the Board of
Commissioners and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL SPISZ, GARY MCGILLIVRAY,
THOMAS KUHN, ADAM KOCHENDERFER,
BOB HOFFMAN, SHELLEY TAUB, PHILIP
WEIPERT
Moved by Spisz seconded by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson,
Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Middleton. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #20387)
BY: Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
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:
The Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
September 23, 2020, reports to recommend adoption of the resolution with the following amendment(s):
1. Amend the resolution title, as follows:
MR #20387 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUEING
A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT
OF BODY WORN CAMERAS FOR OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAW
ENFORCEMENT
2. Strike the 4th WHEREAS clause:
WHEREAS as of 2020, the Waterford and Southfield Police Departments joined the growing
number of law enforcement agencies equipped with body worn cameras; and
3. Add the following as the 4th WHEREAS clause:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners supports the Sheriff’s Office in its efforts for its
pilot program which has been in development since Spring 2020; and
4. Add the following as the 9th WHEREAS clause:
WHEREAS all Oakland County police agencies are encouraged to explore the development
of a body worn camera program to better service all citizens of Oakland County; and
5. Strike the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED clause, as follows:
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.
6. Add the following as the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED clause:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Purchasing Division in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office to develop and
release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase, maintenance, and video
management of body worn cameras for law enforcement body worn cameras on behalf of
the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
7. Remove the 1st, 2nd and 3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clauses:
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;
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• 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
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.
8. Add the following as the 1st – 5th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clauses:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners recognizes that the Sheriff’s
Office is undertaking a pilot program and the specification for the deployment of body worn
cameras shall be informed by the results of the pilot program and conditions for use
prescribed based on the needs of the agency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon being issued, the Board of Commissioners receives
a copy of the RFP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners authorizes the scope of the RFP
to be expanded to include an optional expansion of the program with cost sharing with local
Oakland County local police agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED following the evaluation of the RFP process, the Oakland
County Sheriff has committed to share with the Board of Commissioners the costs of
implementing a body worn camera program. These costs will include initial capital
investment, replacement, retention and storage costs, any training for personnel or
additional personnel needed to fully support an efficient body worn camera program, as well
as any future ongoing costs to keep the program functional.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the RFP will be issued by December 30, 2020.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
PENNY LUEBS
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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; Michael Gingell, District #1; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Michael
Spisz, District #3; Tom Middleton, District #4; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Christine Long, District #7; Philip
Weipert, District #8; Thomas Kuhn, District #11; Shelley Taub, District #12; Adam Kochenderfer, District
#15; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Helaine Zack, District #18; Gary McGillivray, District #20
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:
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
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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
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
Moved by Luebs seconded by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Hoffman the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell,
Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton,
Miller. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Weipert to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the
resolution carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20425
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR PRELIMINARY ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2021 LOCAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT (COMPREHENSIVE) AGREEMENT GRANT FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the Oakland
County Health Division funding through the Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Agreement
(formerly the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting agreement - CPBC) in the amount of
$15,082,070; and
WHEREAS the funding is for the period October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS the grant award and anticipated FY 2021 contract amendments includes sufficient funding to
support the sixty-four (64) Special Revenue positions; and
WHEREAS MDHHS is requiring the Board Chairperson’s execution of the grant acceptance agreement
prior to 10/1/2020 for Oakland County to be eligible for reimbursement of incurred expenses; and
WHEREAS the very limited time provided by MDHHS for grant recipients to review and authorize
acceptance is not sufficient to conduct a full grant review in accordance with county policies and
procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Chairperson to execute the grant agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 Local Health Department
(Comprehensive) Agreement effective on 10/1/2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization to execute the grant agreement is a preliminary approval
of the grant acceptance; final approval of the grant acceptance is contingent upon conformance with the
Oakland County Grant Application and Acceptance Procedures, including review by appropriate
departments and adoption of a resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED for the purpose of authorizing execution for this preliminary grant
acceptance, the provisions of the Oakland County Grant Application and Acceptance Procedures are
temporarily waived.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that preliminary acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment and continuation of the Revenue positions in the grant are contingent upon continued
future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this time.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS
Moved by Luebs seconded by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman,
Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller,
Nelson. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee.
Motion to Discharge MR #19248 – Board of Commissioners – Request Michigan’s Attorney General to
Cease Efforts to Shutdown Enbridge Line 5 from the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee postponed until the October 15, 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 October 15, 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 October 15, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as requested by Commissioner
Kochenderfer.
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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 October 15, 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 October
15, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting as requested by Commissioner Taub.
Notice to Discharge MR #20339 - Board of Commissioners – Free Day-Use Park Admission for Seniors
(62 and Over), Military, Veterans, Residents with Permanent Disabilities, First Responders and Healthcare
Workers from the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee at the October 15, 2020 Board of
Commissioners meeting as requested by Commissioner Gingell.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20426
BY: Commissioners Angela Powell, District #10; William Miller, District #14; Nancy Quarles, District #17;
Gary McGillivray, District #20; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Shelley Taub, District #12; Gwen Markham,
District #9; Helaine Zack, District 18; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Michael Gingell, District #1; Bob
Hoffman, District #2; Michael Spisz, District #3; Tom Middleton, District #4; Eileen Kowall, District #6;
Christine Long, District #7; Philip Weipert, District #8; Tom Kuhn, District #11; Adam Kochenderfer, District
#15; Penny Luebs, District #16; David Woodward, District #19; and Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER 2020 AS DEAF
AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the purpose of Deaf Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of deaf issues, people,
and culture; and
WHEREAS since first observed by the World Federation of the Deaf in the late 1950s, the month of
September, culminating in the International Week of the Deaf, is dedicated to promoting a greater
understanding, and celebration, of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community; and
WHEREAS approximately 1 out of every 1,000 children in the United States is born with profound hearing
loss; and
WHEREAS there are many misconceptions about being deaf and the challenges people who are deaf face
in their everyday lives, which can only be dispelled through greater public education and awareness; and
WHEREAS people who are deaf communicate using sign language, which is a fully fledged natural
language with its own morphology, syntax, and structure; and
WHEREAS according to 2017 Census Bureau data, at least 11,200,000 individuals in the United States
are deaf or hard of hearing; and
WHEREAS there are approximately 870,000 Michigan residents with varying degrees of hearing loss
ranging from mild to profound, including individuals who are born deaf and people who encounter late-stage
hearing loss; and
WHEREAS deaf culture is an important part of the fabric of our society; and
WHEREAS people who are deaf can work in almost any job and the main barriers to employment arise
from inaccessible work environments rather than an inability to hear; and
WHEREAS deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made and continue to make numerous contributions
in the United States; and
WHEREAS much work remains to be done to promote the rights of people who are deaf, including access
to education, access to information and services, and the prevalence of sign language.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes September 2020 as National Deaf Awareness Month in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights - Division of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing, the
Michigan Deaf Association and the Michigan Coalition for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing People.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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ANGELA POWELL, WILLIAM MILLER, NANCY
QUARLES, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, KRISTEN
NELSON, SHELLEY TAUB, GWEN MARKHAM,
HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
MICHAEL GINGELL, BOB HOFFMAN,
MICHAEL SPISZ, TOM MIDDLETON, EILEEN
KOWALL, CHRISTINE LONG, PHILIP
WEIPERT, THOMAS KUHN, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, PENNY LUEBS, DAVID
WOODWARD, JANET JACKSON
Moved by Powell seconded by Long to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20426 –
Board of Commissioners – Recognition of September 2020 as Deaf Awareness Month in Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20426 – Board of Commissioners – Recognition of September 2020 as Deaf Awareness Month
in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Powell seconded by Long the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson,
Powell. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Long seconded by Powell to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the
resolution carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20427
BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Janet Jackson, District #21; Penny Luebs, District
#16; Gwen Markham, District #9; Helaine Zack, District #18; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Kristen Nelson,
District #5; Christine Long, District #7; Michael Gingell, District #1; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Michael Spisz,
District #3; Thomas Middleton, District #4; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Philip Weipert, District #8; Angela
Powell, District #10; Tom Kuhn, District #11; Shelley Taub, District #12; William Miller, District #14; Adam
Kochenderfer, District #15; David Woodward, District #19; and Gary McGillivray, District #20
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DECLAR ING OCTOBER 2020 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners declare
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the "Day of Unity" held in October
1981 and was conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV); and
WHEREAS the intent was to foster unity among survivors and advocates from across the country; and
WHEREAS in October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. That same year
marks the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline; and
WHEREAS under current Michigan law, domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behavior in which an
individual uses physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or economic abuse to control another person;
and
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WHEREAS other acts of domestic violence include yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion,
threats, isolation, stealing a paycheck, online stalking, non-stop texting, consistent use of the silent
treatment or insults; and
WHEREAS domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and
status; and
WHEREAS statistics show that one in three women and one in four men have been victims of some form
of physical and emotional abuse by an intimate partner within their lifetime; and
WHEREAS in Michigan, one in three families are impacted by domestic violence; and
WHEREAS in 2019, 4,529 women, m en and children fell victim to domestic violence in Oakland County,
including 9 fatal incidents according to Michigan Incident Crime Reporting. In almost all instances, the use
of a weapon was reported; and
WHEREAS in the last 30 years, the overall rate of domestic violence dropped nearly two-thirds and state
laws have addressed issues such as dating abuse in the workplace, stalking, employment discrimination
and more; and
WHEREAS unfortunately, many instances of domestic violence remain unreported due to numerous
barriers, including the stigma that still surrounds and prevents survivors from coming forward; and
WHEREAS we must work together to bring awareness, to educate society about what can be done to
prevent domestic violence, to support the individual and unique needs of survivors, and to ensure that
survivors are not re-victimized.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners declares October
2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Oakland County and strongly supports the efforts of
national, state, and local partners, as well as every citizen, to actively engage in public and private efforts
to prevent domestic violence.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, JANET JACKSON,
PENNY LUEBS, GWEN MARKHAM, HELAINE
ZACK, NANCY QUARLES, KRISTEN NELSON,
CHRISTINE LONG, MICHAEL GINGELL, BOB
HOFFMAN, MICHAEL SPISZ, TOM
MIDDLETON, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, EILEEN
KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, ANGELA
POWELL, THOMAS KUHN, SHELLEY TAUB,
WILLIAM MILLER, ADAM KOCHENDERFER,
DAVID WOODWARD
Moved by Gershenson seconded by Markham to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#20427 – Board of Commissioners – Declaring October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in
Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20427 – Board of Commissioners – Declaring October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Gershenson seconded by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson,
Powell, Quarles. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Spisz seconded by Weipert to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the
resolution carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20428
BY: Commissioners W illiam Miller, District #14; Penny Luebs, District #16; Nancy Quarles, District #17;
Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Helaine Zack, District #18; Michael Spisz, District #3; and Kristen Nelson,
District #5; Michael Gingell, District #1; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Thomas Middleton, District #4; Eileen
Kowall, District #6; Christine Long, District #7; Philip Weipert, District #8; Gwen Markham, District #9;
Angela Powell, District #10; Thomas Kuhn, District #11; Shelley Taub, District #12; Adam Kochenderfer,
District #15; David Woodward, District #19; Gary McGillivray, District #20; and Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 2020 AS NATIONAL
ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND
COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS October is National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month to raise
awareness of ADHD, to improve the lives of the millions of children and adults in the United States living
with ADHD and to ensure reliable resources and information based on research and scientific evidence are
provided to support individuals and families; and
WHEREAS ADHD affects both children and adults, it is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or
hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, such as the ability of an individual
to regulate activity level, inhibit behavior, and attend to tasks in developmentally appropriate ways; and
WHEREAS ADHD, the most extensively studied mental disorder in children, affects an estimated 6 million
children and an estimated 10 million adults across racial, ethnic, and socio-economic lines; and
WHEREAS for children without a diagnosis, ADHD causes them to have trouble paying attention, controlling
impulsive behaviors, being overly active, and have difficulty at school, home, or with friends; and
WHEREAS adults undiagnosed and untreated for ADHD can lead to significant problems with education,
social and family situations, relationships, employment, self-esteem, and emotional health; and
WHEREAS despite the serious consequences that can be apparent in the family and life experiences of an
individual with ADHD, studies indicate that at least 75 percent of adults who have ADHD do not know they
have it and if left untreated, leads to other problems; and
WHEREAS current research shows that genetics plays an important role and scientific studies are
evaluating other causes and risk factors including brain injury, environmental exposure (e.g., lead) during
pregnancy or at a young age, alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, premature delivery, and low birth
weight; and
WHEREAS the lack of public knowledge and understanding of the disorder plays a significant role in the
overwhelming numbers of undiagnosed and untreated cases of ADHD, and the dissemination of inaccurate,
misleading information contributes as an obstacle for diagnosis and treatment; and
WHEREAS the Surgeon General, the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association,
the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychological Association, the
American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National
Institutes of Mental Health, among others, recognize the need for proper diagnosis, education, and
treatment of ADHD; and
WHEREAS studies by the National Institute of Mental Health and others consistently reveal that through
proper comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, the symptoms of ADHD can be substantially decreased,
and one’s quality of life can be improved; and
WHEREAS it is essential to continually consider ways to improve access and the quality of mental health
services dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and adults with ADHD, as well as their families;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages all Americans to find out more about
ADHD, to support ADHD mental health services, and seek the appropriate treatment and support, if
necessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners designates
October 2020 as National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month in Oakland
County and encourages our citizens, governmental agencies, businesses and schools to observe the day
with appropriate programs and activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Oakland County Health Department, the Oakland Community Health
Network and Oakland Schools
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MILLER, PENNY LUEBS, NANCY
QUARLES, MARCIA GERSHENSON, HELAINE
ZACK, MICHAEL SPISZ, KRISTEN NELSON,
MICHAEL GINGELL, BOB HOFFMAN, TOM
MIDDLETON, EILEEN KOWALL, CHRISTINE
LONG, PHILIP WEIPERT, GWEN MARKHAM,
ANGELA POWELL, THOMAS KUHN, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, DAVID WOODWARD,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON,
SHELLEY TAUB
Moved by Miller seconded by Nelson to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20428
– Board of Commissioners – Designation of October 2020 as National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month in Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20428 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of October 2020 as National Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Miller seconded by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer,
Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles,
Spisz. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Long seconded by Weipert to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the
resolution carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20429
BY: Commissioners Penny Luebs, District #16; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Bob Hoffman, District #2;
Gary McGillivray, District #20; Nancy Quarles, District #17; William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson,
District #5; Michael Spisz, District #3; Helaine Zack, District #18; Michael Gingell, District #1; Thomas
Middleton, District #4; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Christine Long, District #7; Philip Weipert, District #8; Gwen
Markham, District #9; Angela Powell, District #10; Thomas Kuhn, District #11; Shelley Taub, District #12;
Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; David Woodward, District #19; and Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 17 – 23, 2020 AS
CONSTITUTION WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout
history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights; and
WHEREAS September 17, 2020, marks the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the
United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS the United States Constitution secured our commitment to freedom and democracy, a
commitment which has guided us through more than two centuries of enormous growth and change; and
WHEREAS the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the Constitution provides a historic opportunity for
citizens of Oakland County to pay tribute to our Founding Fathers and to reflect on the rights, privileges,
and responsibilities of citizenship; and
WHEREAS Constitution Week is a time to emphasize Oakland County citizens’ responsibilities for
protecting and defending the Constitution.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby declares
September 17 – 23, 2020, as Constitution Week in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners asks the citizens of
Oakland County to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting
the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never
be regained.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Daughters of the American Revolution, Michigan Council for Social
Studies, Michigan Center for Civic Education, Oakland Schools, Oakland County Bar Association, Oakland
County Circuit Court, Oakland County Clerks Association, and the Oakland Chamber Network.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PENNY LUEBS, MARCIA GERSHENSON, BOB
HOFFMAN, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, NANCY
QUARLES, WILLIAM MILLER, KRISTEN
NELSON, MICHAEL SPISZ, HELAINE ZACK,
MICHAEL GINGELL, TOM MIDDLETON,
EILEEN KOWALL, CHRISTINE LONG, PHILIP
WEIPERT, GWEN MARKHAM, ANGELA
POWELL, THOMAS KUHN, SHELLEY TAUB,
ADAM KOCHENDERFER, DAVID
WOODWARD, JANET JACKSON
Moved by Luebs seconded by Weipert to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20429
– Board of Commissioners – Designating September 17-23, 2020 as Constitution Week in Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20429 – Board of Commissioners – Designating September 17-23, 2020 as Constitution Week
in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
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 resolution was adopted.
Moved by Hoffman seconded by Weipert to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the
resolution carried.
Moved by Zack seconded by Luebs to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolutions #20430
through #20437 - Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with (Jurisdiction) for
Distribution of CARES Act Funding.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolutions #20430 through #20437 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of Interlocal Agreement with
(Jurisdiction) for Distribution of CARES Act Funding carried. The vote for this motion appears on page 728.
The resolutions follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20430
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF
FERNDALE 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale and recommends the disbursement of
$69,572.62 to the City of Ferndale from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Ferndale 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 Ferndale and authorizes the disbursement of
$69,572.62 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program to the City of
Ferndale 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 Ferndale.
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
Ferndale.
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.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Attachment A – Oakland Together COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form,
Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and City of Ferndale and
City of Ferndale – Resolution Regarding Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County
and City of Ferndale Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 728).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20431
BY: Commissioners Nancy Quarles, District #17; Helaine Zack, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF OAK PARK FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park and recommends the disbursement of
$7,417.26 to the City of Oak Park from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program
from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Oak Park 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 Oak Park and authorizes the disbursement of
$7,417.26 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Program to the City of Oak
Park 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 Oak Park.
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 Oak
Park.
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.
NANCY QUARLES, HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Oakland Together COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form, Attachment B –
Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and the City of Oak Park and City of Oak
Park Resolution – Request to Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Oakland County for CARES Act
Funding – Approved Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 728).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20432
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 NORTHVILLE
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
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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
$9,034.95 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
Northville 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 Northville and authorizes the disbursement of
$9,034.95 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 Northville.
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 – CVT COVID Support Expenditure Review Form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 728).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20433
BY: Commissioners Janet Jackson, District #21; Nancy Quarles, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF SOUTHFIELD 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 Southfield 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
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WHEREAS the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Oversight Committee has reviewed the
eligible plan and grant application from the City of Southfield and recommends the disbursement of
$322,645.10 to the City of Southfield from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant
Program from CARES Act – Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield 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 Southfield and authorizes the distribution of
$322,645.10 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership program to the City of Southfield
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 Southfield.
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
Southfield.
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.
JANET JACKSON, NANCY QUARLES
Copy of Attachment A – Oakland Together COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form and
Attachment B – Agreement for CARES Act Distribution between Oakland County and City of Southfield
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file on County Clerk ’s office. Incorporated by reference.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 728).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20434
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 – BRANDON 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 Brandon 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 Brandon Township and recommends the disbursement of $3,300.00
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 Brandon
Township 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 Brandon TWP authorizes the disbursement of $3,300.00 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 Brandon 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 - Oakland Together COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 728).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20435
BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton District #4
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
$18,912.68 from the Oakland Together Local Government Partnership Grant Pr ogram 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
$18,912.68 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.
Chairperson, I move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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TOM MIDDLETON
Copy of Attachment A – Oakland Together COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 728).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20436
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
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 $5,750.00
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 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 $5,750.00
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 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 Attachment A – Oakland Together COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 728).
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20437
BY: Commissioner Philip J. Weipert, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE OAKLAND TOGETHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – VILLAGE OF MILFORD
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 Village of Milford 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 Village of Milford and recommends the disbursement of
$104,390.43 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 Village
of Milford 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 Village of Milford and authorizes the disbursement of
$104,390.43 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 Village of Milford.
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.
PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of Attachment A – Oakland Together COVID Support Fund Expenditure Submission Form on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Zack seconded by Nelson resolutions #20430 - #20437 be adopted.
Vote on resolutions:
AYES: Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn,
Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub,
Weipert. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions were adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20438
BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #12; Tom Kuhn, District #11; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Bob
Hoffman, District #2; Penny Luebs, District #16; Michael Spisz, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORTING HOUSE BILLS 4186 AND 4187 – THE DATA
BREACH NOTIFICATION ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 2019 alone, there were 2,013 confirmed data breaches affecting billions of people; and
WHEREAS a data breach occurs when security is compromised and personal information, such as user
names and passwords, bank account or credit card information, social security numbers, etc. are accessed
without authorization; and
WHEREAS data breaches can occur in many ways including: hacking, ransomware, malware, phishing,
and denial of service (DoS); and
WHEREAS there is not currently a specific timeframe mandated within Michigan state law to notify
individuals when a data breach occurs and personal, financial, health, government or bank records have
been accessed without authorization; and
WHEREAS there is also no requirement to notify the State when a wide-scale breach happens; and
WHEREAS ultimately, this leads to consumers being the last to know that their information has been
compromised; and
WHEREAS in one example, Yahoo! experienced a data breach in August 2013 affecting 3 billion user
accounts but did not disclose the breach until over three years later in December 2016; and
WHEREAS State Representative Diana Farrington introduced House Bills 4186 and 4187 that would create
the Data Breach Notification Act; and
WHEREAS specifically, House Bill 4187 would create the Data Breach Notification Act, and House Bill 4186
would exempt entities subject to the new Act from similar provisions of the Identity Theft Protection Act; and
WHEREAS an entity covered under this Act would need to provide notice within 45 days of its determination
that a breach has occurred; and
WHEREAS the Data Breach Notification Act would require certain entities to do all of the following: protect
sensitive personal identifying information; investigate actual and potential breaches of security; and provide
notice to persons in the event of a breach of security resulting in the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive,
personal identifying information.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
House Bills 4186 and 4187, commonly known as the Data Breach Notification Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of the adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Michigan Secretary of State,
the State Senate Majority and Minority leaders, the State House Speaker and Minority leader, the members
of the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, and the Board of Commissioners’ legislative
lobbyist.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, THOMAS KUHN, EILEEN
KOWALL, BOB HOFFMAN, PENNY LUEBS,
MICHAEL SPISZ
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were
no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20439
BY: Commissioner Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ACCEPTANCE OF THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF
TREASURY PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM –
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland was allocated $219,438,710 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond directly to the emergency as
well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency; and
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WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury provided for applications to be submitted for the Public
Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement (PSPHPR) Program; and
WHEREAS counties that received direct CARES Act funding were deemed eligible for the State’s PSPHPR
Program limited to requesting for the amount the county has refunded (with non-federal funds) a local unit
of governmental authority which has contracted with the county to provide public safety or public health
services; and
WHEREAS the amount the county could apply for would be limited to the eligible contracted payroll costs
refunded; and
WHEREAS Oakland County provides contracted public safety services to the following local governmental
units:
• Addison Township
• Charter Township of Brandon
• Charter Township of Commerce
• Charter Township of Highland
• Charter Township of Independence
• Charter Township of Lyon
• Charter Township of Oakland
• Charter Township of Orion
• Charter Township of Oxford
• City of Pontiac
• City of Rochester Hills
• Charter Township of Springfield; and
WHEREAS Oakland County submitted $5,423,410 in eligible contracted payroll costs related to April and
May 2020 for the PSPHPR Program; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury received more requests compared to funding available
for the program and downwardly adjusted the reimbursement by 50% with a cap of $5,000,000 for each
applicant; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Treasury has awarded Oakland County in the amount of
$2,711,705 for the PSPHPR Program and the award was conveyed in a distribution notice from the State
on September 21, 2020; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is refunding the local governments from the Oakland County General Fund
Charges for Services Sheriff Special Deputies revenue line item in accordance with the Sheriff’s Office
2019-2021 Law Enforcement Services agreement amendments recently presented to the Board of
Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby accepts grant funding
from the Michigan Department of Treasury in the amount of $2,711,705 for the Public Safety and Public
Health Payroll Reimbursement Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further
commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that FY 2020 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020
Project: 100000003267
Bud Ref: 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
4030601-133095-610313-40010 Federal Operating Grants $58,808
4030601-133095-610313-40030 Federal Operating Grants $110,541
4030601-133095-610313-40040 Federal Operating Grants $307,673
4030601-133095-610313-40060 Federal Operating Grants $129,898
4030601-133095-610313-40080 Federal Operating Grants $250,427
4030601-133095-610313-40090 Federal Operating Grants $180,089
4030601-133095-610313-40120 Federal Operating Grants $120,755
4030601-133095-610313-40130 Federal Operating Grants $243,817
4030601-133095-610313-40140 Federal Operating Grants $149,256
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4030601-133095-610313-40420 Federal Operating Grants $629,164
4030601-133095-610313-40440 Federal Operating Grants $451,298
4030601-133095-610313-40180 Federal Operating Grants $79,979
4030601-133095-632093-40010 Sheriff Special Deputies ($58,808)
4030601-133095-632093-40030 Sheriff Special Deputies ($110,541)
4030601-133095-632093-40040 Sheriff Special Deputies ($307,673)
4030601-133095-632093-40060 Sheriff Special Deputies ($129,898)
4030601-133095-632093-40080 Sheriff Special Deputies ($250,427)
4030601-133095-632093-40090 Sheriff Special Deputies ($180,089)
4030601-133095-632093-40120 Sheriff Special Deputies ($120,755)
4030601-133095-632093-40130 Sheriff Special Deputies ($243,817)
4030601-133095-632093-40140 Sheriff Special Deputies ($149,256)
4030601-133095-632093-40420 Sheriff Special Deputies ($629,164)
4030601-133095-632093-40440 Sheriff Special Deputies ($451,298)
4030601-133095-632093-40180 Sheriff Special Deputies ($79,979)
Total Revenue $ 0
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHRISTINE LONG
Moved by Long seconded by Kowall to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20439 –
Board of Commissioners – Acceptance of the Michigan Department of Treasury Public Safety and Public
Health Payroll Reimbursement Program – Grant Acceptance.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20439 – Board of Commissioners – Acceptance of the Michigan Department of Treasury Public
Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement Program – Grant Acceptance carried.
Moved by Long seconded by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20440
BY: Commissioners Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12; Angela Powell, District #10; Philip Weipert,
District #8; Michael Gingell, District #1; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Michael Spisz, District #3; Thomas
Middleton, District #4; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Christine Long, District #7;
Gwen Markham, District #9; Thomas Kuhn, District #11; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; William Miller,
District #14; Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Penny Luebs, District #16; Nancy Quarles, District #17;
Helaine Zack, District #18; David Woodward, District #19; Gary McGillivray, District #20; and Janet Jackson,
District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF
MELISSA MCCLELLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS we are all deeply indebted to the honorable individuals who serve in law enforcement,
dedicating their lives and careers to serving and protecting the community and the people who live there;
and
WHEREAS Melissa McClellan of the Oakland Count y Sheriff’s Office is one such individual; and
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WHEREAS Melissa McClellan, has worked at the Sheriff’s Office for 31 years. he began her career in
September of 1989, as a civilian clerk assigned to booking. In 1991, she was promoted to Deputy I and
attended Demarse Corrections Academy in Lansing, before her assignment to the Annex of the Main Jail
Corrective Services Division. In 1992, McClellan assisted with the planning and implementation of the first
Cell Extraction Team, where she became one of the original members. As a Deputy I, other assignments
included Court Services, Work Release, the Main Jail and L-Building; and
WHEREAS in April of 1998, Deputy I McClellan was promoted to a Deputy II, a Supervisor, where her
assignments included Booking Supervisor, as well as Supervisor in the Main Jail and Annex. From April
1999 to June, she attended the Oakland Police Academy, graduating second in her class. She transferred
to the road patrol in June of 1999. Her assignments included Independence Township and School
Liaison/Substation Detective – where she was assigned two middle and nine elementary schools; and
WHEREAS in January of 2004, Melissa McClellan was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Corrections.
In 2013, Sergeant McClellan was promoted to Lieutenant and later assigned as Administrative Lieutenant.
In October of 2016, she was promoted to Executive Lieutenant and assigned as Jail Administrator; and
WHEREAS as an Executive Lieutenant, McClellan’s role included oversight of inmate medical and mental
health services, clinic operations, classification and inmate population management, chaplain and faith-
based services, jail library and inmate programs – including but not limited to substance use, jail diversion,
education and tether services. Her experience includes developing and implementation of policy and
program effectiveness, as well as engaging in strategic planning and evaluative studies for facility
improvements. She was liaison with Local, State and Federal agencies, maintaining mandates and
assisting with ensuring legal, NCCHC and MDOC compliance for the Oakland County Jail; and
WHEREAS Executive Lieutenant McClellan, in partnership with Oakland Community Health Network,
assisted in implementing a Medication Assisted Treatment Program in Oakland County Jail - the first robust
program in the State of Michigan, utilizing methadone, suboxone and vivitrol. Executive Lieutenant
McClellan demonstrated strong collaborative and program planning skills; and
WHEREAS Executive Lieutenant McClellan served on the Oakland County Community Corrections
Advisory Board, Oakland County HIPAA Compliance Committee and is the first African American female
elected to the American Jail Association’s Board of Directors. She graduated from the FBI National
Academy, the National Jail Leadership Command Academy, Northwestern School of Police Staff and
Command, and the Police Executives and New Chief’s School. She is a Certified Jail Manager and a
published co-author in American Jail’s Magazine; and
WHEREAS Melissa McClellan is a member of numerous associations and received several
accommodations and awards throughout her 31-year career; including the Sheriff’s Distinguished Service
Accommodation. She has a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration – Project Management and is a
member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Melissa McClellan is married to Arthur McClellan, has
two adult sons, Keith Gadson, Jr., and Christopher McClellan and three grandchildren – Aamad, Jordan
and Aria.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on this special occasion, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners joins with the Oakland County Sherriff’s Office, as well as the family, friends and colleagues
of Captain Melissa McClellan, to congratulate her on her promotion to Captain of Corrective Services
Satellites Division – Court Services and recognizes her distinguished service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners would like to recognize Captain
Melissa McClellan, an African American woman, as the first ever female promoted to Captain in the history
of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Chairperson, we move for the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, ANGELA POWELL, PHILIP
WEIPERT, MICHAEL GINGELL, BOB
HOFFMAN, MICHAEL SPISZ, TOM
MIDDLETON, KRISTEN NELSON, EILEEN
KOWALL, CHRISTINE LONG, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, GWEN MARKHAM, THOMAS
KUHN, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, PENNY
LUEBS, WILLIAM MILLER, NANCY QUARLES,
HELAINE ZACK, DAVID WOODWARD, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON
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Moved by Taub seconded by Powell to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20440 –
Board of Commissioners – Honoring the Distinguished Public Service of Melissa McClellan.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20440 – Board of Commissioners – Honoring the Distinguished Public Service of Melissa
McClellan carried.
Moved by Taub seconded by Powell the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Taub seconded by Powell to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add all Commissioners as co-sponsors of the
resolution carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20441
BY: Commissioners Kristen Nelson, District #5; Helaine Zack, District #18; Penny Luebs, District #16;
Angela Powell, District #10; Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUPREME COURT
JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG AND HER ‘MOST FERVENT WISH’
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the longest serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died
on Friday September 18, 2020 due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer; and
WHEREAS she became the second female justice ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court; and
WHEREAS for more than a decade, until her first judicial appointment in 1980, she led the fight in the courts
for gender equality; and
WHEREAS she acted as general counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), where she co-
founded the ACLU Women’s Rights Project and argued over 300 gender discrimination cases, winning five
of six, before the Supreme Court; and
WHEREAS she built upon that legacy as a judge, serving 13 years as a U.S. Court of Appeals judge and
then during 27 years as a Supreme Court Justice; and
WHEREAS after being appointed Associate Justice to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993,
Ginsburg authored some 200 opinions, and broke new ground for gender equality in the United States; and
WHEREAS during her tenure, she led the Supreme Court in landmark decisions that expanded the rights
of women; and
WHEREAS Ginsburg wrote some of the Supreme Court’s most notable opinions on gender discrimination,
including the majority opinion in United States v. Virginia, a 1996 case which opened the Virginia Military
Institute to women; and
WHEREAS in her minority opinion for Ledbetter v. Goodyear in 2007, she wrote: "The Court does not
comprehend, or is indifferent to, the insidious way in which women can be victims of pay discrimination”;
and
WHEREAS there was a framed copy of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 on the wall of her chambers,
a law which she counted among her proudest achievements, even as it illustrated her limited power; and
WHEREAS her influence went far beyond gender cases. In 2012, for instance, Ginsburg authored a vital
concurrence/dissent in the split decision for National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, a
case that upheld aspects of the Affordable Care Act; and
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WHEREAS in more than four decades as a lawyer, professor, appellate judge, and associate justice of the
U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has influenced the law and society in real and permanent ways.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby honors
the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the President of the
United States to honor Justice Ginsburg’s final wish: “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until
a new president is installed” as her granddaughter revealed.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
KRISTEN NELSON, HELAINE ZACK, PENNY
LUEBS, ANGELA POWELL, JANET JACKSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were
no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20442
BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, District #4
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LANDLORDS IN OAKLAND COUNTY TO
PREVENT TAX FORECLOSURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS COVID-19 has caused a rapid and far reaching economic hardship across Oakland County and
the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS in early April 2020, 31% of tenants across the nation were already struggling with their rent
payments which has contributed to the financial burdens’ landlords are experiencing on how to make
mortgage, tax and utility payments on their properties; and
WHEREAS in Oakland County, Community Housing Network has been receiving thousands of calls from
county residents needing financial assistance with their rent and mortgage payments; and
WHEREAS landlords (property owners) have stated their collections have plunged as much of the economy
has shut down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus; and
WHEREAS Federal and State orders have banned evictions for four (4) months giving reason for tenants
to stop making rent payments, resulting in rent bills so large that tenants will opt to be evicted, thus defeating
the purpose of the order; and
WHEREAS landlords are arranging payment plans, utilizing security deposits and credit cards in an effort
to meet their financial obligations and prevent tenant evictions; and
WHEREAS landlords, like tenants, are affected by economic uncertainties and are in need of direct
protection and financial assistant to prevent mortgage foreclosures or tax foreclosures prompted by the
impact of the coronavirus pandemic; and
WHEREAS with no direct financial assistance, any further financial destabilization to landlords may
increase the probability of mortgage and tax foreclosures, evictions, and homelessness; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in response to the overwhelming needs of its’
residents have established assistance programs for residents and businesses economically impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic from the $219 million received from the CARES Act; and
WHEREAS to prevent significant economic hardships for landlords as well as tenants in Oakland County
stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is appropriate and necessary to establish a county-wide program
to provide financial assistance for landlords experiencing economic hardships to prevent foreclosures,
evictions, and further destabilization of the economy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports providing
financial assistance to Oakland County landlords that are negatively impacted economically by the COVID-
19 pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby allocates up to
$500,000 of the Oakland County COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Relief Program to be implemented
and administered by the Oakland County Community Development and Home Division, to help landlords
struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded by the Community
Development Block Grant-CV program’s $3 million in CARES Act funding from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the purpose of this fund shall be to provide financial assistance to Oakland
County landlords for payment of property taxes on eligible rental properties impacted by COVID-19.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED financial assistance shall be provided for eligible rental properties in the
amount incurred by Oakland County landlords on property tax bills for July 1, 2020, and for the property tax
bills coming December 1, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds must cover landlords’ tax payments incurred by December 31,
2020, and the Oakland County Board of Commissioner shall receive a report on the distribution of the funds
that include the amount provided to each landlord and supporting data on or before February 26, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required at this time as funds have been
appropriated to the Oakland County’s Community Development Block Grant-CV that established the
Oakland County COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage and Utility Relief Program.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TOM MIDDLETON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were
no objections.
Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
and stated that she was a great woman and a great Justice.
Commissioner Miller addressed the Board to request a moment of silence for Zach Morisette who was
struck and killed by a hit and run driver while working road construction on September 21, 2020.
A moment of silence was observed in honor of Zach Morisette.
Commissioner Jackson addressed the Board to express her pride that Oakland County is recognizing
Domestic Violence Awareness. She added that the City of Southfield will host March Against Domestic
Violence on October 4, 2020 and October 17, 2020. Anyone interested can register at 248-796-5500.
The Board adjourned at 8:07 p.m. to the call of the Chair or October 15, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN DAVID WOODWARD
Clerk Chairperson