HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2022.03.24 - 353881200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward
March 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM
MINUTES
1.Call Meeting to Order
Vice-Chairperson Marcia Gershenson called the meeting of the Board of
Commissioners to order at 06:11 PM at 1200 N. Telegraph Road Bldg. 12E, Pontiac MI
48341.
2.Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Penny
Luebs, Gary McGillivray, Eileen Kowall, William Miller III, Michael Gingell, Charles
Cavell, Adam Kochenderfer, Janet Jackson, Thomas Kuhn, Robert Hoffman, Charles
Moss, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Marcia Gershenson, Karen
Joliat, Michael Spisz (20)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: David Woodward (1)
3.Invocation - Michael J. Gingell
4.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5.Approval of Minutes
a.Clerk/Register of Deeds - Minutes dated March 10, 2022
William Miller III moved approval of the Minutes dated March 10, 2022, as
presented. Seconded by Michael Spisz.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas Kuhn,
Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffman,
Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
6.Approval of Agenda
Kristen Nelson moved the agenda be amended as follows:
Move item 11 f. entitled: Board of Commissioners - Resolution Declaring Oakland
County's Support, Respect and Appreciation of Our Law Enforcement Officers from the
Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Remove item 16 a. entitled: Health and Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing
Development - Grant Acceptance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Program Year 2021 HOME Investment Partnership - American
Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program - Administrative and Planning Funds from the
Agenda.
Seconded by Eileen Kowall.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was amended.
Kristen Nelson moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Seconded by Eileen
Kowall.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Charles
Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell,
Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
7.Communications
a.Board of Commissioners - Proclamation Women's History Month Awards
Commissioner Angela Powell addressed the Board to introduce the honorees for
the 2022 Women's History Month Awards Program and their presenters.
The 2022 honorees are:
Portia Fields-Anderson, Jennifer Graham, Barb Allison, Tia Marie Sanders, Char
Larson, Barbara Talley, Constance Miller, Rev. Dr. Patricia W. Coleman-Burns
and Dorothy Conrad.
8.Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, related only to items on the
agenda)
The following person addressed the Board during Public Comment #1: Sandra
Carolan.
Reports of Standing Committees
CONSENT AGENDA
9.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
10.FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
a.Management and Budget - Resolution American Rescue Plan Act
Spending Authorization for County Operations from April to September
2022
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Resolution: American Rescue Plan
Act Spending Authorization for County Operations from April to September
2022. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-079
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: American Rescue Plan Act Spending Authorization for County
Operations from April to September 2022
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the initial guidance of the Interim Final Rule, the County may
use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in public
health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the public
health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium pay for
essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS the adopted FY 2022-2024 County budget included an
appropriation of $5.0 million from ARPA funds to support County operational
costs driven by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS the Ad Hoc Pandemic Committee previously approved specific
allocations from that appropriation totaling $4,163,780 for anticipated expenditures
covering the period of October 2021 through March 2022; and
WHEREAS the County continues to incur operational expenses created by the
COVID-19 pandemic to protect the safety of County employees and residents
and ensure effective County operations during the pandemic.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby appropriates an additional amount of $3,097,800 from
American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for FY 2022 and
approves the expenditure of that appropriation, as well as the remaining
$836,220 from the initial $5.0 million appropriation, for the purposes specified in
the attached table, utilizing professional services contracts where noted.
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 the 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 2022 – FY 2024 budget is amended
as referenced in the attached Schedule A document.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.ARP county ops march2022
2.FY22 ARPA fund County Operations- April - Sept 2022 Schedule A
11.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a.Board of Commissioners - Board Resolution Designating April 2, 2022 as
World Autism Day in Oakland County
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Board Resolution: Designating April
2, 2022 as World Autism Day in Oakland County. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-080
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Gary
McGillivray, Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert,
Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Penny
Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Eileen Kowall, Angela Powell, David
Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell
IN RE: Designating April 2, 2022 as World Autism Day in Oakland County
WHEREAS April 2, 2022 is World Autism Awareness Day, promoting
acceptance for individuals on the autism spectrum; and
WHEREAS according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), 1 in 44 children are identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders; autism is
the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States; and
WHEREAS persons with autism form an incredibly diverse community with
vastly different strengths, limitations, and preferences from individual to
individual; and
WHEREAS there are fundamental characteristics associated with autism,
including difficulty understanding social interactions and norms, an intense
reliance on routine or sameness, and repetitive behaviors that manifest
themselves differently in each person; and
WHEREAS many individuals on the autism spectrum find certain challenges an
insurmountable obstacle when trying to find or maintain employment on their
own; and
WHEREAS young adults on the autism spectrum demonstrate the lowest
employment rates among people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS over 70% of adults with autism want to work but are either
unemployed or underemployed; and
WHEREAS individuals on the autism spectrum have amazing strengths and
skills that often go untapped when the proper supports are not in place, which
may include superior attention to detail, intense knowledge on a topic, or good
long-term memory; and
WHEREAS hiring individuals with autism goes a long way towards achieving
diversity on a worksite because each person with autism offers a valuable
perspective that is unique from those of neurotypical individuals; and
WHEREAS existing incentives or strategies for businesses to hire persons with
autism are currently under-utilized or unknown; and
WHEREAS modifying hiring practices to accommodate persons with autism,
taking advantage of Work Opportunity Tax Credits, partnering with a non-profit
resource provider, and working with a job coach have all proven to be effective
in supporting persons with autism and their employers; and
WHEREAS the positivity and motivation of persons with autism in the face of
great adversity is an inspiring lesson to us all.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners celebrates April 2, 2022 as World Autism Awareness Day and
encourages all citizens to exercise respect and compassion for our relatives,
friends, co-workers, neighbors, and fellow Americans on the autism spectrum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners believes it is important to level the playing field so everyone has
a chance at success and encourages businesses and employers to utilize
existing incentives or strategies to assist them in hiring persons with autism.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners encourages our elected officials at the local, state, and federal
level to adopt policies that promote acceptance and facilitate greater access to
employment for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
b.Board of Commissioners - Board Resolution Recognizing April 2022 as
National County Government Month in Oakland County
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Board Resolution: Recognizing April
2022 as National County Government Month in Oakland County. Seconded by
Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-081
Sponsored By: Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas
Kuhn, Christine Long, Eileen Kowall, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Charles
Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Penny Luebs,
Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, David
Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell
IN RE: Recognizing April 2022 as National County Government Month in
Oakland County
WHEREAS the nation's 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million
Americans provide essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant
communities; and
WHEREAS counties move America forward by providing health care,
administering justice, keeping communities safe, creating economic
opportunities and much more; and
WHEREAS Oakland County and all counties take pride in their responsibility to
protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of its residents in efficient
and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS through the National Association of Counties President Larry
Johnson’s "Counties THRIVE” initiative, NACo is focusing on six areas
especially in supporting residents and businesses during the coronavirus
pandemic; and
WHEREAS NACo will continue to focus on these areas of technology, health,
readiness, infrastructure, vulnerable communities, and economic opportunities
to allow counties to best serve our residents; and
WHEREAS each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has
encouraged counties across the country to actively promote their own programs
and services to the public they serve.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby proclaims the month of April 2022 as National County
Government Month in Oakland County and encourages all County officials,
employees, schools, and residents to participate in county government
celebration activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Michigan
Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
c.Board of Commissioners - Board Resolution Recognizing April 10 - 16,
2022 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Board Resolution: Recognizing April
10 - 16, 2022 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Seconded by
Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-082
Sponsored By: Michael Spisz, Kristen Nelson, Marcia Gershenson, Karen
Joliat, David Woodward, Gary McGillivray, Philip Weipert, Janet Jackson, Gwen
Markham, Robert Hoffman, Penny Luebs, Angela Powell, Christine Long,
Michael Gingell, Thomas Kuhn, Yolanda Smith Charles, Eileen Kowall, Charles
Moss, Charles Cavell, Adam Kochenderfer, William Miller III
IN RE: Recognizing April 10 - 16, 2022 as National Public Safety
Telecommunicator Week
WHEREAS in 1991, a Congressional resolution named the second full week in
April of every year, National Telecommunicator Week; and
WHEREAS emergencies can occur at any time or any place and require the
assistance of police, fire or emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS 9-1-1 is the Hotline for Help for people in emergency situations, and
the 9-1-1 call taker's voice is the first assurance that help is on the way; and
WHEREAS 9-1-1 professionals regularly meet the challenges of extremely
stressful situations with calmness and efficiency; and
WHEREAS when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers,
firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of
property; and
WHEREAS the safety of these emergency responders is dependent upon the
quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the 9-
1-1 communications center; and
WHEREAS Public Safety Dispatchers are the "heart of public safety," providing
assistance before any other emergency services arrive on scene; and
WHEREAS Public Safety Dispatchers are a vital link for our emergency
responders by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information
and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS Public Safety Dispatchers contribute substantially to the
apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of injuries and
illnesses on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and
professionalism during the performance of his or her daily job duties; and
WHEREAS the week of April 10 -16, 2022, has been designated as National
Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in honor of the men and women whose
diligence and professionalism keep our citizens and emergency responders
safe.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the
Oakland County Sheriff's Office — Emergency Communications Operation
Center and the special contribution they make to ensure the public safety of all
citizens in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby honors all the Emergency Communications staff of the
Oakland County Sheriff's Office for their unique skills, abilities and devotion to
duty and offer their heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the citizens of Oakland
County.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
d.Board of Commissioners - Board Resolution Designating April 2022 as
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Oakland County
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Board Resolution: Designating April
2022 as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Oakland County.
Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-083
Sponsored By: Eileen Kowall, Kristen Nelson, Marcia Gershenson, Karen Joliat,
Charles Cavell, Adam Kochenderfer, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Charles Moss, Thomas Kuhn, Michael Gingell, Christine Long, Angela Powell,
Robert Hoffman, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gwen Markham, Michael Spisz,
Philip Weipert, David Woodward, Gary McGillivray
IN RE: Designating April 2022 as National Distracted Driving Awareness
Month in Oakland County
WHEREAS distracted driving is the result of engaging in other activities while
driving; and
WHEREAS according to the National Safety Council (NSC), cell phone
distracted driving has become a serious public health threat; and
WHEREAS more than 700 injury crashes involved distracted driving on an
average day and the economic toll of all motor vehicle crashes in the U.S.
annually exceeds $400 billion; and
WHEREAS the NSC in 2018 estimates more than 2,800 people in the U.S.
have died in distraction-related crashes – resulting in at least seven people
dying every day with an estimated 400,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes
involving distracted drivers: and
WHEREAS road construction worker deaths are on the rise as a result of being
struck by vehicles or mobile equipment on highways, streets and bridges; and
WHEREAS a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey
found that about 20% of drivers between the ages of 18-20, and nearly 30% of
drivers between the ages of 21-34 said that texting makes no difference to their
driving performance; and
WHEREAS the NHTSA survey also found that at least half of all drivers report
that talking on a phone makes no difference to their driving performance; and
WHEREAS the Texas A&M Transportation Institute conducted a study that
revealed that the voice-to-text method offers no real safety advantage over
manual texting and driving performances suffered equally with both methods;
and
WHEREAS preventing distracted driving injuries and deaths requires the
cooperation of all levels of government, employers and the general public; and
WHEREAS by designating a month to the awareness of distracted driving, the
Board of Commissioners looks to educate Oakland County residents about the
dangers of distracted driving.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby designates April 2022 as National Distracted Driving
Awareness Month in Oakland County and encourages all motorists to commit to
practicing safe driving behaviors.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
e.Parks & Recreation - Resolution Requesting the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission to Submit Proposals to Utilize American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Make Investments in
Park and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure and Address the Impact of the
COVID-19 Pandemic
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Requesting the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission to Submit Proposals to Utilize
American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Make Investments
in Park and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure and Address the Impact of the
COVID-19 Pandemic. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-084
Sponsored By: Gary McGillivray, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William
Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, David Woodward, Michael Gingell,
Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert,
Eileen Kowall
IN RE: Requesting the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
to Submit Proposals to Utilize American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds to Make Investments in Park and Outdoor Recreation
Infrastructure and Address the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the guidance of the Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, the
County may use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in
public health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the
public health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium
pay to essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS COVID-19 and the resulting mitigation measures have highlighted
the essential role that parks, trails, and natural spaces play in supporting the
mental and physical well-being of individuals. Parks have been a lifeline for
many during the pandemic – a place of safety, comfort, exercise, reflection,
enjoyment, therapy for individuals often isolated and lonely; and
WHEREAS using American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to
support improvements to park infrastructure and public outdoor recreation
spaces will facilitate a healthy, active and more resilient community, and aid in
the prevention of chronic disease, counter social isolation by connecting people
with nature and each other, and support the mental and physical wellbeing of
our residents; and
WHEREAS an Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ $15 million American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Fund investment in parks would build
a healthy, active and more resilient community and aid in the prevention of
chronic disease, counter social isolation by connecting people with nature and
each other, and support the mental and physical wellbeing of our residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED requests the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission to submit project proposals to utilize American
Rescue Plan Act for investments in Oakland County Parks and Recreation
infrastructure and address Covid impacts to the park system. Individual project
proposals shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for consideration
to authorize in the form of a resolution appropriating project funding. Requests
for funding for this purpose shall be submitted by December 31, 2022. The
cumulative amount of project funding for this purpose shall not exceed $10
million.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED requests the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission to submit project proposals to utilize American Rescue
Plan Act for targeted investment park and outdoor recreation infrastructure in
communities disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Individual
project proposals shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for
consideration to authorize in the form of a resolution appropriating project
funding. Requests for funding for this purpose shall be submitted by December
31, 2022. The cumulative amount of project funding for this purpose shall not
exceed $5 million.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners strongly
encourages the Parks and Recreation Commission to identify additional funding
sources and partnerships to leverage the investment of ARPA funding for
maximum impact.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
12.PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a.Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance with the Department of Natural
Resources for the FY 2022 Off-Road Vehicle Law Enforcement Program
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with the
Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2022 Off-Road Vehicle Law
Enforcement Program. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-085
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2022 Off-Road
Vehicle Law Enforcement Program
WHEREAS Oakland County has been awarded Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Off-Road
Vehicle (ORV) Law Enforcement Grant funding in the amount of $15,000 from
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR); and
WHEREAS the grant period is October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) patrols and provides
security for all county parks, including the ORV park, Holly Oaks; and
WHEREAS this is the third year that Oakland County Parks and Recreation has
applied for MDNR funding for OCSO to patrol Holly Oaks ORV Park; and
WHEREAS grant funding will be for salaries and fringe benefits of OCSO
deputies; and
WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board at their January 21,
2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the FY 2022 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Law Enforcement
Grant Award from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the amount
of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant award 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 that the budget is amended as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.FY2022 P&R Sheriff ORV LE Grant Schedule A R1
2.Grant Review Sign-Off One Page
3.Oakland County 2022 ORV Law Enf GA
b.Sheriff’s Office - Resolution Extension the Temporary Increase in Rate of
Overtime Pay to Reduce Employee Mandatory Overtime Hours
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Extension the
Temporary Increase in Rate of Overtime Pay to Reduce Employee Mandatory
Overtime Hours. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-086
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Extension the Temporary Increase in Rate of Overtime Pay to
Reduce Employee Mandatory Overtime Hours
WHEREAS the Human Resources Department and the Sheriff’s Office, in
conjunction with the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (OCDSA),
are recommending the extension in the rate of overtime for three (3) months for
limited classifications experiencing the most significant mandated overtime
requirements, at a rate of two times the hourly salary for overtime worked on
Saturday and Sundays; and
WHEREAS the three (3) month period would cover all weekends through the
end of June 2022; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to extend the temporary rate increase of
overtime for three (3) months is $467,581; and
WHEREAS the funding for a three (3) month extension of the temporary rate
increase of overtime pay will be covered by the FY 2021 Sheriff’s Office
personnel favorability, which fell to the fund balance of the General Fund, and
therefore, the $467,581 will be appropriated from the General Fund equity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves an extension to the temporary increase in the rate of
overtime pay to twice the normal employee’s salary for overtime worked on
Saturday and Sunday for the following classifications in the Oakland County
Sheriff’s Office: Corrections Deputy I, Corrections Deputy II, Deputy I, Deputy II,
Dispatch Specialist, Dispatch Specialist Shift Leader, and Fire Investigator. The
extension to the temporary increase in the rate of overtime pay shall be
effective through June 2022 covering the months of April through June 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Deputy County Executive Lynch is
authorized to update the Memorandum of Understanding with the Oakland
County Deputy Sheriff’s Association for terms of this program extension.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the purposes of extending the temporary
increase in the rate of overtime pay, the Board of Commissioners authorizes an
exception to the provisions of Merit Rule 2.10.3.1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as reflected
in the attached Schedule A document.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1.EXTENSION of Temp Increase In OT Pay Schedule A
c.Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance with the U.S. Department of Justice for
the FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with the U.S.
Department of Justice for the FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP).
Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-087
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest
Partnership (BVP)
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Programs (BJA), has awarded the Sheriff’s Office grant funding in the amount of
$21,437.85 for the period April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement program provides up to 50% of the cost of
bulletproof vests; and
WHEREAS the grant allows reimbursement of costs incurred by the Sheriff’s
Office for the purchase of approved bulletproof vests for deputies; and
WHEREAS the prior year total funding was $11,704.06; and
WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board at their January 21,
2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Programs (BJA) in the amount of $21,437.85 for the period April 1, 2021 through
August 31, 2023.
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 acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation of this program is
contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the budget is amended as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2021 Sheriff's Office BVP Grant Schedule A
2.Grant Acceptance Sign Off
3.FY2021 BVP Award Email Notification
4.FY2021 BVP Award - Oakland County
5.2021 BVP Award Page
6.2021 BVP Grant Application Packet
d.Sheriff’s Office - Grant Application with the Office of National Drug Control
Policy for the 2023 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Grant Application: with the Office of
National Drug Control Policy for the 2023 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
(HIDTA) Program. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-088
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the Office of National Drug Control Policy for the 2023 High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team
(NET) is requesting 2023 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Grant
funding for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS the HIDTA program, created by Congress with the Anti-Drug Abuse
Act of 1988, provides assistance to federal, state, local, and tribal law
enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be critical drug-
trafficking regions of the United States; and
WHEREAS the grant program is administered by the Office of National Drug
Control Policy (ONDCP) as a subrecipient of the Michigan State Police; and
WHEREAS the total grant application request is $132,300 with no county match
required; and
WHEREAS the funding will allow partial overtime reimbursement of NET
Investigators in the amount of $115,000; and
WHEREAS the grant funding will also pay for communications services in the
amount of $17,300; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will issue subrecipient agreements to reimburse
partial overtime for investigations to the local units of government that are part
of the Narcotics Enforcement Team; and
WHEREAS the grant application has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board at their January 21,
2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the submission of the 2023 High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Grant application, for the period January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023, in the amount of $132,300.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application and future 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 that no budget amendment is required at this
time.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Grant review Signoff
2.IDBP 2023 Supplemental - Enforcement
3.Initiative Description and Budget Proposal 2023 - Enforcement (3)
4.FMS Budget Sheet 2023 (3)
e.Sheriff’s Office - Grant Application with the Community Foundation for
Southeast Michigan for the Community Policing Innovations Initiative
Grant
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Grant Application: with the
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for the Community Policing
Innovations Initiative Grant. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-089
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for the
Community Policing Innovations Initiative Grant
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is applying for
Community Policing Innovations Initiative Grant funding from the Community
Foundation for Southeast Michigan in the amount of $698,966.72; and
WHEREAS the grant period is anticipated to begin in June 2022 and run for one
(1) year; and
WHEREAS the OCSO provides contracted law enforcement services to twelve
(12) communities within Oakland County and sees a benefit to expanding the
Community Policing and Education Series to the citizens within those
communities with the addition of Community Policing and Educational Events
(CPEE); and
WHEREAS the CPEE program will supplement but run independently of the
current U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS) grant funded Community Policing and Education Series
(CPES); and
WHEREAS the OCSO, in conjunction with a Training and Technical Assistant
(TTA), will host CPEE at varying locations throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS these events, held twice a month, would allow community members
the opportunity to meet and discuss concerns, best practices, and the role of
law enforcement in a community setting; and
WHEREAS the focus of the events will be on cultural awareness, application of
the law in diverse communities, and looking for ways to build public trust
through transparency and action; and
WHEREAS the program would encourage open communication and allow the
opportunity for reform measures to be discovered; and
WHEREAS the grant application has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board at their January 21,
2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the submission of the Community Policing
Innovations Initiative grant application to the Community Foundation for
Southeast Michigan in the amount of $698,966.72 for a one-year period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application and future 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.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Grant Review Sign-Off
2.Community Policing Innovations application
3.OCSO Community Policing Innovations Grant (Budget Narrative)
4.OCSO Community Policing Innovations Grant v.2 Revised_ (002)
f.Public Services - Community Corrections - Interlocal Agreement
Amending Scope of Services with the Oakland Community Health Network
for Implementing Trauma-Informed Group Programming Within the Step
Forward Program
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Interlocal Agreement: Amending
Scope of Services with the Oakland Community Health Network for
Implementing Trauma-Informed Group Programming Within the Step Forward
Program. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-090
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Amending Scope of Services with the Oakland Community Health
Network for Implementing Trauma-Informed Group Programming Within
the Step Forward Program
WHEREAS the Oakland Community Health Network is the provider of services
for people who are experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues
supported by the public mental health system; and
WHEREAS many of the offenders referred to Oakland County Community
Corrections need these services; and
WHEREAS there is an existing Interlocal Agreement in place between
Community Corrections and the Oakland Community Health Network; and
WHEREAS the Interlocal Agreement's scope of services provides for a Mental
Health/Substance Abuse liaison assessment service; and
WHEREAS criminally involved individuals with the Michigan Department of
Corrections have been named as a priority population for assessment services,
thereby making the process duplicative; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Corrections has amended the scope of
services and redirected the funding to implement trauma-informed group
programming within the Step Forward program; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Corrections will reimburse the Oakland
Community Health Network for expenses related to these services with funds
awarded through the Michigan Department of Corrections/Office of Community
Corrections grant; and
WHEREAS the Interlocal Agreement contains the terms for the scope, delivery,
and payment of these services; and
WHEREAS the funding amount from the Interlocal Agreement ($45,000)
remains the same and no County match is required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves and authorizes the Chairperson to sign the amended
Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and the Oakland Community
Health Network for trauma-informed group programming within the Step
Forward program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this agreement will take effect upon Board of
Commissioner approval and authorization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.OCHN proposed new scope of services
2.OCHN_2021-0275-ADM_Iterlocal Agreement
g.Health & Human Services - Health Division - Grant Acceptance with
Oakland University for the Prescription for a Healthy Oakland – Southeast
Expansion Program
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with Oakland
University for the Prescription for a Healthy Oakland – Southeast Expansion
Program. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-091
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with Oakland University for the Prescription for a Healthy Oakland –
Southeast Expansion Program
WHEREAS Oakland University (OU), was awarded a one-year grant jointly from
the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Foundation, and the W. K Kellogg Foundation to support the Prescription for a
Healthy Oakland – Southeast Expansion Program; and
WHEREAS OU intends to subcontract with the Oakland County Health Division
(OCHD) to coordinate health education, community outreach, and program
implementation aspects of the Prescription for Healthy Oakland expansion to
Southeast Oakland County project; and
WHEREAS the subaward agreement provides funding in the amount of $27,040
for the period February 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement requires the creation of one (1) Special
Revenue (SR) Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Public
Health Educator II position to fulfill the work outlined in the subaward Scope of
Work; and
WHEREAS no County match is required; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board of Commissioners at
their January 21, 2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby accepts the grant award for the Prescription for a
Healthy Oakland Program through Oakland University in the amount of $27,040
for the period of February 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) SR PTNE 1,000 hours per year
Public Health Educator II position within the Health Promotion Services unit
(#1060241).
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 agreement as originally approved.
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 future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as detailed
in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.PHS FY22 Health OU RX 4 Health BCBSM Grant_Sch. A
2.Grant Review Sign-Off - OU Rx For Health
3.OU Rx For Health Grant Acceptance - HR Write Up
4.Grant Agreement Signed OU MHEF
5.Subaward half-executed 3.2.22 (002)
h.Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Grant Acceptance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the FY 2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling
Program
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the FY 2021
Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-092
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for
the FY 2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
has awarded the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of
Community & Home Improvement FY 2021 Comprehensive Housing
Counseling Program funds totaling $49,579 to conduct housing counseling
services performed during the period April 1, 2021 through September 30,
2022; and
WHEREAS the competitive grant award provides funding to deliver a full range
of housing counseling services to help housing consumers improve housing
conditions and meet the responsibilities of home ownership and tenancy
through home purchase counseling, mortgage default and foreclosure
assistance, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program (Reverse Mortgage)
counseling, landlord/tenant responsibility information, subsidized housing
referral, home improvement resources, financial coaching and fair housing
information; and
WHEREAS the grant requires $49,579 to be used for counseling services;
and
WHEREAS grant funds will be used to partially support one (1) Special
Revenue (SR) Full Time Eligible (FTE) Housing Counseling Supervisor position
(1060701-03354); and
WHEREAS the grant will continue to support two (2) FTE SR funded N&HD
Specialist – Senior positions (#1060702-00730 and 10806); and
WHEREAS County funding is not required for this grant continuation; and
WHEREAS this agreement has completed the Grant Review Process according
to the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the FY 2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling
Grant Program Grant Award totaling $49,579 to provide homebuyer education,
pre-purchase, financial capability and foreclosure services for Oakland County
households.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that housing counseling services will be
performed in accordance with National Industry Standards for Homeownership
Education and Counseling.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation of the SR position is
contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Board of Commissioners Chairperson to execute
the grant agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to a fifteen
percent (15%) variance from the original award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended per the
attached Schedule A, to reflect the grant award of $49,579.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.PH&S NHD 2021 US Dept of HUD Counseling Grant_Sch. A
2.Grant Review Sign-Off
3.FY21 CHC Award Package
REGULAR AGENDA
13.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Economic Development
and Infrastructure Committee.
14.FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
a.Management and Budget - M&B Quarterly Report Fiscal Year 2022 First
Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached M&B Quarterly Report: Fiscal
Year 2022 First Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments.
Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-093
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Fiscal Year 2022 First Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget
Amendments
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 variances between
estimated revenue and projected expenditures, amendments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 First Quarter Financial Forecast Report has identified
several variances and budget amendments are recommended; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment of $1,900 is recommended for the Prosecutor's
Office to reallocate a portion of the salaries budget to the expenditure line item for Contracted
Services (Account 730373) as the summer Law Clerk position (P00015060) has been frozen.
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM) is providing the summer law
clerk services; 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 $31,093 is being
recognized for eligible personnel, forensic lab and training costs for dispatchers and
corrections officers, of which $10,000 is being returned as a donation was received in FY
2021 to purchase a K-9. Therefore, restricted funds of $10,000 were not utilized in FY 2021;
a refund of $10,000 is being returned to the K-9 Program; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment of $5,000 is recommended for the Sheriff’s Office
to recognize an additional allocation from the Office of National Drug Control Policy for the
2020 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant, amendment #3. The money will
be used to purchase supplies for detectives to use during their investigations and operation
in the field ($4,103.00) and Cellular Telephone Services ($897.00). The amendment also
extends the deadline to use these funds and reporting to December 31, 2021. Amendment
#3 is less than fifteen percent of the original agreement (M.R. #20226); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 - FY 2024 budget amendment of $1,354,697 is recommended for the
Sheriff’s Office to reallocate budgets between divisions and programs to more accurately
reflect the budgets with actual activity; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 - FY 2024 budget amendment of $895,697 is recommended for the
Sheriff’s Office to reallocate budgets between programs to more accurately reflect the
budgets with actual activity; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment is recommended to transfer funding in the amount
of $29,133 from the Board of Commissioners General Fund budget to the Project Work Order
Fund for office space modifications. The project falls under the $30,000 threshold for capital
improvement projects per Miscellaneous Resolution #15231 and allows administrative
approval by both the Director of Facilities Management and the Fiscal Officer (or designee)
if funding is available. Funding of $29,133 is available in the Board of Commissioners Library
Continuations line-item budget (Account 731101) as $60,000 was carried forward from the
FY 2021 Year End Report for office space modifications as the Library Resource Center is
winding down; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 – FY 2024 budget amendment of $300,000 is recommended for the
Board of Commissioners to reallocate the budget from Professional Services expenditure
line-item (Account 731458) to Special Projects expenditure line-item (Account 731822);and
WHEREAS a budget amendment totaling $10,909 for FY 2022, $16,036 for FY 2023 and
$16,839 for FY 2024, is recommended for Compliance Office and Fiscal Services for the
ongoing costs of annual software licenses; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 – FY 2024 budget amendment totaling $1,700 is recommended for
the Health Division to reallocate the Medical Supplies expenditure line-item budget (Account
750301) from the Health Hearing and Vision unit (1060237) to the Health Clinic unit
(1060234); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment totaling $1,719,344 is recommended for the
Health Division to reclassify the Local Community Stabilization Authority carryforward budget
to grant project number 100000003577; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 - FY 2024 budget amendment totaling ($694,931) is recommended
for the Health Division removing the budgets for the 2021 Local Community Stabilization
Authority (LCSA) Health Distribution grant project 100000003242 as the grant funding has
ended; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment totaling $961,102 is recommended to recognize
the receipt of funding for the FY 2022 LCSA Health Distribution (grant project
100000003577); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 – FY 2024 budget amendment totaling $1,916,175 is recommended
for the Health Division removing the salaries and fringe benefits of sixty part-time non-eligible
1,000-hour Public Health Nurse II positions which had a sunset date of July 30, 2021. The
position budgets were created to provide nurses to County school districts to mitigate COVID
concerns (M.R. #20639); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 – FY 2024 budget amendment totaling $570,072 is recommended for
the Health Division to transfer position budgets from Health Promotion Services (1060241)
to Public Health Nursing Services (1060230); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 – FY 2024 budget amendment totaling $3,174,276 is recommended
for the Health Division correcting the revenue budgets to reflect their respective grant project
identification numbers; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 – FY 2024 budget amendment totaling $16,000 is recommended for
the Health Division to reallocate expenditure line-item budgets for Equipment Maintenance
(Account 730646), Interpreter Fees (Account 730982), Membership Dues (Account 731213)
and Personal Mileage (Account 731346) from the Health Promotion unit (1060241) to the
Field Nursing unit (1060230); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 - FY 2024 budget amendment of $77,596 is recommended for the
Health Division removing the General Fund budget for the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland
Intermediate School District (M.R.# 21014) as Oakland Schools has terminated the contract;
and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment is recommended for the Animal Control Division
to accept reimbursement funding of $1,750 from the October 4th - 10th Bissel Pet
Foundation's Empty the Shelter event. 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 2022 budget amendment totaling $62,067 is recommended for the
Economic Development Division to reallocate the budget from the former Marketing &
Communications unit (1090108) to the Planning and Local Business Development Admin
unit (1090201); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment in the amount of $6,026.52 is recommended for
the Veteran Services Division to reallocate the budget for encumbrances from the inactive
unit of 1090702 to the new unit number of 1090401 as Veteran Services was reorganized
and transferred from Workforce Development division (M.R. 21195 Economic
Development/Workforce Development and Veterans Services Division – Reorganization of
Positions); and
WHEREAS an acknowledgement of acceptance of $3,500 is recommended for the Veterans
Services Division for the FY 2021 reimbursement from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
(MVAA) for the FY 2021 training. The training ensures that county counselors receive the
required Continued Education Units (CEU's) on veteran’s benefits, laws, and procedures.
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. A budget amendment is not
required as the reimbursement was received in FY 2021; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment totaling $61,242 is recommended for Emergency
Management and Homeland Security Health Division correcting the funding from grant
project number 100000003595 to grant project number 100000003305; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment of $12,988 is recommended for the Children's
Village Division correcting the Info Tech Operations expenditure line-item budgets as the
budget was inadvertently made to inactive unit of 1060501. Per M.R. #20202 Human
Resources – Transfer of Divisions between County Executive Departments, Children's
Village transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of
Public Services; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 - FY 2024 budget amendment of $209,650 is recommended for Non-
Department correcting Grant Match (Account 730800) as the budget was posted to the
Juvenile Sentencing expenditure account (740084) in error. The grant match is for the
Prosecuting Attorney's FY 2021 Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Grant award
referenced in Management and Budget's Year End Report (M.R. #21507). The Year End
Report’s Schedule A had a typographical error in which the Account Title for Grant Match
was reflected correctly, however it referenced the incorrect account number of 740084; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment totaling $4 is recommended for the County
Executive's Office of Public Communication division (10106) correcting the budget for Fringe
Benefit Adjustment as too much was taken out. Organizationally, the division is no longer
under the County Executive as it became its own department and retitled as Department of
Public Communications (M.R. #21323) ; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment totaling $153,375 FY 2022 and $150,260 for FY2023 - FY
2024 is recommended for the Workforce Development Division (1090701) correcting the
Salaries Regular (Account 702010) and Fringe Benefit Adjustments (Account 722900) due
to the timing of the budget development and reorganization of the department (M.R. #21195);
and
WHEREAS the Mandated Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) (Budget Adjustment #1)
authorized an increase of $28,240.27 for salaries and fringe benefits for the Director of
Indigent Defense Office and (Budget Adjustment #2) authorized an increase of $6,357.28 for
salaries and fringe benefits for the Indigent Defense Office Supervisor. The adjustments are
less than five percent of the entire salaries and fringe benefit category. A budget amendment
is not required as there is sufficient favorability within the County’s Mandated Indigent
Defense Fund (#20260) Controllable Personnel category to cover the increase in salaries
and fringe benefits; and
WHEREAS Amendment #1 to the Sheriff’s Office FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program adds 2 additional personal computers and 12 additional
monitors for the Emergency Communications Operations division based on the updated
quote. This amendment has no impact to the overall grant award amount and therefore
a budget amendment is not required; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment of $14,195 is recommended for the Sheriff's
Office to recognize Amendment #1 to the FY 2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog
Reduction (CEBR) grant which is under 15%. The amendment is reallocating the budget
between salaries and fringe benefits, causing no impact to the overall FY 2020 grant award;
and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment totaling $61,587 is recommended for the Health
Division to recognize Amendment #2 to the FY 2022 Emerging Threats Local Health
Department Agreement increasing total funding from $10,615,940 to $10,677,527 (M.R.
#21347). Amendment #2 is under 15% of the original agreement (M.R. #21347); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment totaling $2,342,656 is recommended for the
Health Division correcting the budgets of the Local Health Department (Comprehensive
Grant) (M.R. #21435); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment of $4,382 is recommended for Central Services
Airport and Aviation Fund (#56500) to reallocate the expenditure line-item budget from
Professional Services (Account 731458) to Info Tech Operations (Account 774636) for the
one-time purchase of a laptop to accommodate working remotely. Also, the FY 2023- FY
2024 budgets totaling $3,352 is amended for ongoing Information Technology support; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment of ($95,000) for FY 2022, ($115,000) for FY 2023, and
($136,000) for FY 2024 is recommended for Central Services Airport and Aviation Fund
(#56500) correcting the Interest Expense expenditure line-item budget as the debt for the
Oakland County International Airport Terminal debt was refinanced in 2020;
and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 - FY 2024 budget amendment of $477,808, $468,438, and 468,438,
respectively, is recommended for the Workforce Development Fund (#29801) correcting the
transposition error for expenditure line-item budgets, Program (Account 731465) and
Retirement Health Savings (Account 731645); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment is recommended for Facilities Maintenance &
Operations (#63100) to reallocate $12,979 from Radio Communications expenditure line item
(Account 777560) under FMO Building Safety (Department 1040770) to Radio
Communications expenditure line item (Account 777560) under Building Safety Division
(Department 1110102) due to reorganization of departments (M.R. #20461 Transfer of
Homeland Security and Building Safety); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment totaling $8,581 is recommended for Parks and
Recreation Commission (#50800) to adjust the following: Revenues: Refund Prior Year
Expenditure of $3,631 for an overbilled item and reflect a gain on the sale of equipment of
$4,950. Adjustments to expenses include the following: window replacement $228,690, golf
cart purchases $136,059, building maintenance $31,500, and slide pool marcite replacement
activity $32,250 approved by the Parks Commission during the first quarter of FY 2022. Also,
to allocate funds from the General Program Administration account $41,589 to various parks
incurring maintenance project costs during the first quarter of FY 2022 and to adjust the
Transfer to Municipalities account to reflect payment made in FY 2021 for the Normandy
Oaks Park partnership program ($213,080) as well as to reflect the discontinuance of the
auditing function at Parks and Recreation ($40,385); partially offset by Budget Equity
Adjustments of ($208,042); and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 budget amendment of $378,217 is recommended for Radio
Communications Fund (#53600) increasing Interest Expense as the budget is not sufficient
to cover the interest portion of the debt payment;
and
WHEREAS the Department of Public Services, Children’s Village Division received
donations for the period of October 2021 through December 2021 totaling $31,156.60, of
which $2,755 was a cash donation; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission received donations for the period of
October 2021 through December 2021 totaling $26,305.26; and
WHEREAS the Department of Public Services, Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center
received donations for the period of October 2021 through December 2021 totaling
$21,794.18; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Economic Development, Neighborhood
Housing Division has attempted to collect funds from loan recipients for the Home Investment
Partnership Act Accounts totaling $18,095 and recommends it be written off as an
uncollectible loan; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has requested write-offs totaling $4,317
for the period of October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, for uncollectible transactions;
and
WHEREAS the Human Resources Department has requested a write-off totaling $1,809.16,
of which $763.74 is for FY 2022 for the period of October 1, 2021, $159.35 for FY 2021
Second Quarter (February 16, 2021 - through March 1, 2021), $599.77 is for FY 2021 Third
Quarter (May 4, 2021 through June 22, 2021), and $286.30 FY 2021 Fourth Quarter (Year
End August 10, 2021 through September 14, 2021) for uncollectible healthcare contributions
due to benefit contributions arrearages-post separation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the Fiscal
Year 2022 First Quarter Financial Report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donations be recognized by the Children’s Village
Division, Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, and the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
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 FY 2022 – FY 2024 Budgets are amended pursuant
to Schedules A and B.
Vote Summary (18-2-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny
Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1.1st QUARTER FORECAST
15.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Declaring Oakland County’s
Support, Respect and Appreciation of Our Law Enforcement Officers
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Declaring Oakland
County’s Support, Respect and Appreciation of Our Law Enforcement Officers.
Seconded by Karen Joliat.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-053
Sponsored By: Eileen Kowall, Robert Hoffman, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Adam
Kochenderfer, Penny Luebs, Michael Gingell, Yolanda Smith Charles
IN RE: Declaring Oakland County’s Support, Respect and Appreciation of
Our Law Enforcement Officers
WHEREAS the role of law enforcement has profound importance for the safety
and freedom of the people; and
WHEREAS each day, law enforcement officers risk making the ultimate
sacrifice in order to uphold justice and protect our communities. Despite the
substantial risks they face each and every day, law enforcement officers in
Oakland County and throughout Michigan choose to serve, protect, and
safeguard our lives and property; and
WHEREAS Oakland County law enforcement and corrections officers are
highly-trained and courageous individuals, often finding themselves in
dangerous situations in order to enforce and maintain the laws of the state and
to protect the citizens, residents, and visitors in our communities; and
WHEREAS the contemptible actions of a few have resulted in too many law
enforcement officers losing their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS all crimes against law enforcement officers should be treated
accordingly under the law; and
WHEREAS it is in the public interest that we promote awareness of and respect
for the job our public safety officers perform each day. Our Oakland County and
Michigan law enforcement men and women are heroes we count on and we
trust to protect all of us.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners declares support, respect, and appreciation for our Oakland
County Sheriff's Deputies and Command Officers, our local police departments,
and the Michigan State Police, who together protect all of Oakland County’s
citizens, residents and visitors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward a copy of this resolution to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the
Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police
Officers Association of Michigan, the Director of the Michigan State Police, and
all law enforcement agencies in Oakland County.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
16.PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Public Health and Safety
Committee.
17.Reports of Special Committees
18.Special Order of Business
19.Unfinished Business
20.New & Miscellaneous Business
a.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Appropriating American Rescue
Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Child Care Tuition Assistance
Program for Oakland County Families in Partnership with Oakland
Livingston Human Service Agency
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-094
Sponsored By: Marcia Gershenson
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds for Child Care Tuition Assistance Program for Oakland County
Families in Partnership with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the initial guidance of the Interim Final Rule, the County may
use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in public
health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the public
health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium pay for
essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS most Oakland County parents could not afford the true cost of
quality child care before the COVID-19 pandemic and now parents are
struggling to find a child care program with an open slot or, if they can, they typically are
not affordable; and
WHEREAS according to Child Care Aware of America, child care costs families
an average of $11,000 per year and is more than the price of public college in
33 states; and
WHEREAS the proposed Child Care Tuition Assistance Program will support
Oakland County families living from 250%-300% in poverty to pay $3,666 per
child - one third of the annual child care cost; and
WHEREAS according to the Great Start Collaborative, there are currently 1,364
children eligible to receive the Child Care Tuition Assistance program; and
WHEREAS an appropriation of up to $5,750,488 is requested to proceed with
the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program proposal, of which $5,000,424 will
be used to pay tuition and up to $750,064 will cover administrative costs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation in the amount up to $5,750,488 in
American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds assigned to the Child
Care Tuition Assistance Program to support Oakland County families living from
250%-300% in poverty to pay $3,666 per child.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Economic Development shall
act as contract administrator for the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program and
shall be authorized to enter into a contract for services for program
administration with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA),
subject to review by the Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that monthly reports detailing expenditures for
the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program shall be forwarded to the Board of
Commissioners.
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 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee. There were no objections.
b.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Appropriating American Rescue
Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Increase Licensed Mental
Health Professionals in all 28 Local School Districts and the Public School
Academies in Oakland County in Partnership with the Oakland Schools
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-095
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds to Increase Licensed Mental Health Professionals in all 28 Local
School Districts and the Public School Academies in Oakland County in
Partnership with the Oakland Schools
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the initial guidance of the Interim Final Rule, the County may
use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in public
health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the public
health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium pay for
essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS the proposed increase of licensed mental health professionals in all
28 local school districts and the Public School Academies in Oakland County
will improve the student to mental health professional ratio and will increase
mental health services for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS in 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy
of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association
have joined together to declare a National State of Emergency in Children’s
Mental Health; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is responding to this
declaration to address the ongoing challenges of the acute mental health care
needs of children and adolescents in our communities; and
WHEREAS Oakland Schools has the opportunity to build off funding that has
been made available to local districts through the Michigan School Aid Act in
section 31N. That funding has already provided additional mental health
professionals in a small number of school districts in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS school-based mental health services are central to developing
physically and psychologically safe environments in schools. When students
feel safe psychologically, they are more likely to report safety concerns or seek
help as needed; and
WHEREAS an appropriation of $10,807,466 is requested to proceed with the
increase of licensed mental health professionals in all 28 local school districts
and the Public School Academies in Oakland County for the period of two
school years proposal as outlined in Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation in the amount of $10,807,466 in
American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to increase licensed
mental health professionals in all 28 local school districts and the Public School
Academies in Oakland County for the period of two school years as described
in Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners shall act as
contract administrator and shall be authorized to enter into a contract for
services for program administration with Oakland Schools, subject to review by
the Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that quarterly reports detailing expenditures shall
be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.
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 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Attachments:
1.Exhibit A_Oakland County Support for Mental Health
2.31n_2021_MDE-Legislative_Report-2021-FINAL_ver3_742870_7
3.RCS 31n(6) application FY2021-22.docx
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Health and Safety
Committee. There were no objections.
c.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Affirming the First Amendment
Rights of All Parents at School Board Meetings
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-096
Sponsored By: Adam Kochenderfer, Michael Spisz
IN RE: Affirming the First Amendment Rights of All Parents at School
Board Meetings
WHEREAS School administrators must balance reasonable safety and security
measures with parental engagement and First Amendment rights. Parents’
strong emotions do not automatically equate to being threatening, criminal, or a
domestic terrorist; and
WHEREAS over the last two years, parents all across Oakland County and of
every political persuasion have exercised their protected First Amendment right
to assemble by participating at local school board meetings out of concern for
policies impacting their children’s wellbeing and safety; and
WHEREAS in one particular district, Rochester Community Schools (“RCS”),
school administrators retaliated against Oakland County citizens, abusing its
policies governing speech at meetings to discriminate against speakers based
on their viewpoints; and
WHEREAS specifically, the RCS administration admitted that it compiled
dossiers of vocal parents with the names of their employers, children’s names
and ages, and other information; and
WHEREAS in several instances, the RCS administration admitted contacting
vocal parents’ employers and, in one instance, the parent was subsequently
fired from her job; and
WHEREAS the RCS administration issued multiple cease-and-desist letters to
parents implying legal action against them because, in some instances, the
administration disagreed with their public statements; and
WHEREAS following these egregious acts, one RSC board member has
proposed an “anti-retaliation policy that would bar district officials from taking
action against people who make a ‘good-faith complaint’ or question policies”
according to a Detroit Free Press article on March 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners defends the
constitutional rights of all Oakland County citizens and advocates for parents to
exercise their First Amendment rights to peacefully assemble and express their
viewpoints at public meetings. Oakland County citizens should be able to
exercise these basic, fundamental American rights without the fear of reprisal or
retaliation that may infringe on their livelihood.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby recognizes the rights enumerated in the Constitution of
parents to peaceably assemble and petition school boards, regardless of their
views.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners condemns the actions taken by the Rochester Community
School administration and calls for the resignation of the RCS
Superintendent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward a copy of this resolution to the Superintendent of the Michigan
Department of Education, the Superintendent of Oakland Schools, the
Superintendent and Board of Rochester Community Schools, and the
Superintendents of all Oakland County School Districts.
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee. There were no objections.
d.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Appropriating American Rescue
Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Broadband Feasibility Study
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-097
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds for Broadband Feasibility Study
WHEREAS Broadband or "fast internet" is critical infrastructure for the 21st
century. It has become an essential tool for most elements of everyday life,
including remote learning; remote work; telehealth; communication with family,
friends and neighbors; easy access to public services and civic participation.
The pandemic amplified the importance of broadband as many households
struggled due to lack of access to internet service, devices to connect, and/or
the skills to effectively use the internet. Existing inequities were exacerbated,
particularly among rural, lower-income, Black and Hispanic, and senior
households; and
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the initial guidance of the Interim Final Rule, the County may
use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in public
health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the public
health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium pay for
essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS a recent "Pulse of the Region" survey conducted by the Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition found
that 90% of respondents considered Broadband as an essential public service;
and
WHEREAS the Broadband Feasibility Study follows the guiding principles and
standard evaluation criteria established by the Board of Commissioners for the
equity of Oakland County's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and future
economic growth; and
WHEREAS an appropriation of up to $1,000,000 is requested for the Oakland
County Broadband Feasibility Study as a one-time investment targeted at
addressing long-term community needs that have been exacerbated by the
COVID-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impacts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation in the amount of up to $1,000,000
in American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds assigned for the
purpose of conducting an Oakland County Broadband Feasibility Study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Executive's Office shall
act as contract administrator for the Oakland County Broadband Feasibility
Study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that bid evaluation process shall consist of
representatives from the Board of Commissioners and the Executive's Office,
subject to review by the Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the development of a Request for Proposal to
engage a consultation firm to perform a formalized needs analysis and prepare
a preliminary budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any reports detailing expenditures and
performance metrics for the Oakland County Broadband Feasibility Study shall
be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.
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 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee. There were no objections.
21.Announcements
Commissioner William Miller III addressed the Board to inform everyone that the 2022
Michigan Construction Career Days will be held on May 4 & 5, 2022 at the Operating
Engineers 324 Construction Career Center in Howell. The Construction Career Days
are open to grades 7-12.
Commissioner Eileen Kowall addressed the Board regarding cybersecurity issues and
broadband development.
Commissioner Angela Powell addressed the Board to thank the Oakland County
Sheriff's Office for their excellent work on the case of 7-year-old shooting victim Ariah
Jackson.
Commissioner Michael Spisz addressed the Board to thank Commissioner Angela
Powell for organizing the award ceremony for the Women's Month honorees.
Commissioner Yolanda Smith-Charles addressed the Board to recognize the fact that
tonight, for the first time, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting was
chaired by two women, and to congratulate Commissioner Marcia Gershenson and
Commissioner Gwen Markham on this historical achievement.
22.Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, any topic)
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Thomas Zerefa,
Thomas Yazbeck, Andrew Sarpolis, Kristen Milefcheck, Elizabeth Sadowski, Steven
Hammontree, Michael Kosuth, Calley Wang and Nick Schroeck.
23.Adjournment to April 14, 2022 or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 07:22 PM.