HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.06.30 - 34697MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION
BY: Commissioner Gwen Markham, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY EXECUTIVE — AUTHORIZATION OF TARGETED
INVESTMENTS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND APPROPRIATION OF
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Executive, in consultation with the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force, has
issued recommendations for the use of Recovery Funds to address immediate community needs related
to the pandemic and its negative economic impacts, and
WHEREAS pursuant to MR #21212, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the
acceptance of $244,270,949 in Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and has
received the first of two expected disbursements in the amount of $122,135,474.50; and
WHEREAS the American Rescue Plan Act established the following high-level categories for authorized
use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds:
• Supporting public health expenditures
• Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency
• Replace lost public sector revenue
• Provide premium pay for essential workers
• Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure; and
WHEREAS approval of the assignment of targeted investments noted below to address immediate needs
will build on Oakland County's record of success addressing the negative health and economic impacts
experienced by residents, community organizations, and business owners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
appropriation of $10,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act— Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to establish the
Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-profit Grant Program (Project ID# 100000003458) to
offer grants to Oakland County non -profits organizations delivering mental/behavioral health services and
associated support services with a goal of increasing the capacity of these organizations to meet the
growing demand for services. Release of program funding is contingent upon the affirmative vote of the
Public Health & Safety Committee of the grant program policies and procedures, including grant eligibility
policies and disbursement procedures. Grant awards and disbursements to any individual grantee shall not
exceed $500,000 without receiving approval of the Public Health and Safety Committee and the Full Board.
A report on program expenditures and success metrics will be forwarded monthly to the Public Health &
Safety Committee and Full Board. A budget amendment is recommended for the $10,000,000
appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the assignment of $4,000,000 of
American Rescue Plan Act — Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to establish the Oakland Together Mental Health
and Wellbeing Emergency Room Services Grant Program to support Oakland County health care providers
experiencing an increase in patients visiting emergency rooms seeking mental/behavioral health and
substance abuse care. The County Executive Administration will solicit proposals from providers to address
the immediate need (not to exceed one year in duration). Recommendations for grant disbursement shall
be forwarded to the Full Board in the form of an appropriations resolution at a future date. A report on
program expenditures and success metrics will be forwarded monthly to the Public Health & Safety
Committee and Full Board. No budget amendment is required at this time for the $4,000,000 assignment
as a separate resolution will be issued at a future date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the assignment of $2,000,000
of American Rescue Plan Act — Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to establish the Oakland Together Mental
Health and Wellbeing School Partnership Grant Program to increase availability of mental/behavioral
services in Oakland County public schools. Program funding may be utilized for a one-to-one matching
grant with Oakland County school districts to assist with costs associated with expanding access to
behavioral health professionals, including social workers, psychologists/psychiatrists, and behavior
analysts. Program funding may also be utilized to support Oakland County Youth Assistance and other
initiatives that support mental and behavioral health and overall wellbeing of at -risk students. Release of
program funding is contingent upon the approval of the Public Health & Safety Committee of grant program
policies and procedures, including grant eligibility policies and disbursement procedures and approval of
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June 30, 2021
the Full Board for an appropriations resolution and required interlocal agreements. A report on program
expenditures and success metrics will be forwarded monthly to the Public Health and Safety Committee
and Full Board. No budget amendment is required at this time for the $2,000,000 assignment as a separate
resolution will be issued at a future date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the appropriation of up to
$2,000,000 for the Neighborhood Housing and Development Division to enter into professional services
contracts with qualified legal aid and assistance organizations, including Legal Aid & Defender Association,
Lakeshore Legal Aid, and Oakland County Mediation Center Legal Aid, to provide assistance to Oakland
County residents experiencing crisis housing needs related to the pandemic, including eviction, foreclosure,
rent and utility bills, and other related issues. A report on expenditures and success metrics will be
forwarded monthly to the Public Health and Safety Committee and Full Board. A budget amendment is
recommended for the $2,000,000 appropriation (Project ID# 100000003459).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the appropriation of up to
$2,500,000 for an Oakland Together Small Business Recovery and Resilience Business Professional
Services Assistance Grant Program under the administration of the Economic Development Department.
The goal of the program is to provide grants to businesses and non -profits experiencing negative economic
impacts due to the pandemic to obtain professional support services. Grant program policies and
procedures, including grant eligibility policies and disbursement procedures shall be forwarded to the
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee. A report on program expenditures and success
metrics will be forwarded monthly to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee and Full
Board. A budget amendment is recommended for the $2,500,000 appropriation (Project ID#
100000003460).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the appropriation of up to
$500,000 for the Economic Development Department to obtain the services of business community
navigators to provide counseling and technical assistance to Oakland County businesses and organizations
in obtaining federal, state, and local relief resources. Targeted outreach efforts should be made to Oakland
County businesses owned and controlled by individuals qualifying as economically and socially
disadvantaged, as defined by Section 8(a) of the Small Business Administration. A budget amendment is
recommended for the $500,000 appropriation (Project ID# 100000003461).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners that the duration of these programs shall
not exceed one year from commencement unless an extension is authorized by action of the Full Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the programs shall be administered in conformance with federal, state,
and local legal requirements, Oakland County policies and procedures, and Department of Treasury
guidelines for the eligible expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act — Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act — Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds for programs and services by Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the
General Fund, unless authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 budget be amended as follows:
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND 421285).
FY 2021
Project: 100000003458 ARP Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-profit Grant Program
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants
$10.000.000
Total Revenue
$10,000,OOD
Expenditures
9010101-133095-731598 Regranting Program
$10.000.000
Total Expenditures
10.000.000
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND 421285)
FY 2021
Project: 100000003459 ARP Crisis Housing Legal Aid and Assistance
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants $2,000 000
Total Revenue 2.000.000
Expenditures
1060701-133095-731885
Supportive Services
Total Expenditures
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND (#21285)
Project: 100000003460 ARP Small Business Recovery and
Resilience Professional Services and Assistance Grant
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313
Expenditures
1090101-133095-731598
Federal Operating Grants
Total Revenue
Regranting Program
Total Expenditures
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND (#21285)
Project: 100000003461 ARP Business Community Navigators
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313
Expenditures
1090101-133095-731885
Federal Operating Grants
Total Revenue
Supportive Services
Total Expenditures
$2,000,000
2.000.000
FY 2021
$2, 500, 000
2.500.000
$2,500,000
2.500.000
FY 2021
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution,
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Commissioner Gwen Markham, District #9
Chairperson, Finance Committee
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Long absent.
Resolution #21284 June 30, 2021
Moved by Markham seconded by Luebs the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jackson, Joliet, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Moss,
Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Hoffman. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
I HEREBY AMME THE FOREOS RE
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on June 30, 2021,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 301h day of June, 2021. „
Lisa Brown, Oakland County