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Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward
April 14, 2022 at 6:15 PM
MINUTES
1.Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to
order at 06:15 PM at 1200 N. Telegraph Road Bldg. 12E, Pontiac Michigan 48341.
2.Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Karen Joliat, Michael Gingell, Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long,
Janet Jackson, Gwen Markham, Charles Cavell, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Penny Luebs, Angela Powell, Kristen Nelson, Philip Weipert, Adam
Kochenderfer, Michael Spisz, Marcia Gershenson, David Woodward, Gary McGillivray,
Eileen Kowall, Charles Moss, Robert Hoffman (21)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: (0)
3.Invocation - Janet Jackson
4.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5.Approval of Minutes
a.Clerk/Register of Deeds - Minutes Draft Minutes dated March 24, 2022
William Miller III moved approval of the Minutes dated March 24, 2022, as
presented. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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:
Add the following resolutions to the agenda:
11 i. Consent Agenda - Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreement Fiscal
Years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 324, for Representing Non-Supervisory Employees in the Facilities,
Maintenance and Operations/Heating Plant
(Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the Legislative Affairs and Government
Operation Committee immediately prior to today's meeting).
11 j. Consent Agenda - Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreement Fiscal
Years 2022, 2023, and 2024 Supplemental with the United Auto Workers (UAW), Local
889, for Representing Health and Human Services, Supervisory and Non-Supervisory
Employees
(Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee immediately prior to today's meeting).
15 d. Regular Agenda - Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreement Fiscal
Year 2022 Wage Reopener with the Oakland County Employees Union, Affiliated with
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 58 AFL-CIO (OCEU)
(Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee Immediately prior to today's meeting).
Seconded by William Miller III.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Michael Gingell to place all three of the resolutions on the Regular Agenda
as items 15 d., 15 e. and 15 f.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was amended.
Kristen Nelson moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Seconded by William
Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: Charlie Cavell,Yolanda Charles, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Gingell, Robert
Hoffman, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Adam Kochenderfer, Eileen Kowall, Thoman
Kuhn, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Gary McGillivray, William Miller
III, Chuck Moss, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Michael Spisz, Philip Weipert, David
Woodward.
No: None
Abstain: None
7.Communications
a.Board of Commissioners - Presentation - Manhole Cover Design Contest
Winner
Jim Nash, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner addressed the
Board to present the award for the Preserve Michigan Waters: Stormwater
Manhole Cover Art Contest to winner Mandy Chu.
b.Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Reya Johnson
Commissioner Angela Powell addressed the Board to present a proclamation
honoring Reya Johnson for her achievement in holding six state records for
power lifting sports while attending Troy Athens High School.
c.Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - West Bloomfield High School
Girls Basketball Team
Commissioners Angela Powell, Christine Long, Marcia Gershenson and Kristen
Nelson addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring the West
Bloomfield High School Girl's Basketball Team on their 2022 Division 1 State
Championship.
d.Board of Commissioners - Presentation - Erin Quetell, Sustainability
Officer
Erin Quetell, Oakland County Sustainability Officer, addressed the Board to give
a presentation entitled: Oakland County Sustainability followed by a short
question and answer session.
e.Board of Commissioners - Appointment CE Appointment - Regional
Transit Authority - J. Bradshaw
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive,
appointing Jeanette Bradshaw to the Regional Transit Authority Governing
Board for a term expiring March 31, 2025.
Charles Cavell moved to confirm the attached Appointment: CE Appointment -
Regional Transit Authority - J. Bradshaw. Seconded by Karen Joliat.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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
f.Board of Commissioners - Grant Application - Exception - Health Equity
Regional Council Backbone Agency RFA, SNAP-Ed at Michigan Fitness
Foundation, and Rapid Methods and Microbial Source Tracking for
Beaches Program
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward notifying the
Board that he has authorized the submission of the following grant applications:
Name: Health Equity Regional Council Backbone Agency RFA
Amount: Awards between $250,000 and $675,000
Deadline: April 14, 2022
Name: SNAP-Ed at Michigan Fitness Foundation
Amount: $59,051
Deadline: April 21, 2022
Name: Rapid Methods and Microbial Source Tracking for Beaches Program
Amount: $105,779
Deadline: April 22, 2022
Charles Cavell moved to adopt the attached Grant Applications: - Exception -
Health Equity Regional Council Backbone Agency RFA, SNAP-Ed at Michigan
Fitness Foundation, and Rapid Methods and Microbial Source Tracking for
Beaches Program. Seconded by Karen Joliat.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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
g.Parks & Recreation - Grant Application - Exception - Michigan DNR ORV
Trail Improvement Fund and Miracle Millions Grant Program
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward notifying the
Board that he has authorized the submission of the following grant applications:
Name: Michigan DNR ORV Trail Improvement Fund
Amount: $100,000
Deadline: May 1, 2022
Name: Miracle Millions Grant Program
Amount: $70,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Charles Cavell moved to adopt the attached Grant Applications: - Exception -
Michigan DNR ORV Trail Improvement Fund and Miracle Millions Grant
Program. Seconded by Karen Joliat.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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
8.Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, related only to items on the
agenda)
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #1: Kathryn
Kennedy, Sandra Carolan, Ross Barranco, Heather Smiley, Melissa Williams, Connie
Johnson, Charles Schott, Robert Pawlowski, Tasha Shurgin, Christina Bellas, Sandra
Price, Jerry Blickby, Jamie Scheet and Wendy Webster Jackson.
Reports of Standing Committees
CONSENT AGENDA
Gwen Markham moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolutions
on the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
9.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a.Board of Commissioners - Road Improvement Fiscal Year
2022 Appropriation with the Charter Township of West Bloomfield for Tri-
Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56672
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Road Improvement : Fiscal Year
2022 Appropriation with the Charter Township of West Bloomfield for Tri-Party
Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56672 . Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-098
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson, Marcia Gershenson
IN RE: Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation with the Charter Township of West
Bloomfield for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56672
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland
County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction,
maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of
the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on September 29, 2021, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #21378 which appropriated
$2,000,000 for the FY 2022 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program allocation for
projects managed by the RCOC; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, along with the RCOC,
has identified a project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately;
and
WHEREAS the project meets the terms and conditions of the Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program and the local cost participation agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the Charter Township
of West Bloomfield and authorizes the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program funds in the amount of $91,667 from Non-Departmental Transfers
appropriation (9090101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15%
from the original agreement, which are consistent with the project as originally
approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of
the original agreement will require a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County,
Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the Charter Township of West
Bloomfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
described in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A - Budget Amendment 56672
2.56672 Tri-Party - West Bloomfield Agreement
b.Board of Commissioners - Road Improvement Fiscal Year
2022 Appropriation with the City of Troy for Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program – Project No. 56721
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Road Improvement : Fiscal Year
2022 Appropriation with the City of Troy for Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program – Project No. 56721. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-099
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs, Thomas Kuhn, Adam Kochenderfer
IN RE: Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation with the City of Troy for Tri-Party
Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56721
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland
County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction,
maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of
the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on September 29, 2021, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #21378 which appropriated
$2,000,000 for the FY 2022 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program allocation for
projects managed by the RCOC; and
WHEREAS the City of Troy, along with the RCOC, has identified a project and
said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the project meets the terms and conditions of the Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program and the local cost participation agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the City of Troy and
authorizes the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $91,667 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation (9090101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15%
from the original agreement, which are consistent with the project as originally
approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of
the original agreement will require a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County,
Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the City of Troy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
described in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A - Budget Amendment 56721
2.56721 Tri-Party - Troy Agreement
c.Board of Commissioners - Road Improvement Fiscal Year
2022 Appropriation with the Township of Addison for Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program – Project No. 56762
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Road Improvement : Fiscal Year
2022 Appropriation with the Township of Addison for Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program – Project No. 56762. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-100
Sponsored By: Michael Spisz
IN RE: Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation with the Township of
Addison for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56762
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland
County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction,
maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of
the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on September 29, 2021, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #21378 which appropriated
$2,000,000 for the FY 2022 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program allocation for
projects managed by the RCOC; and
WHEREAS the Township of Addison, along with the RCOC, has identified a
project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the project meets the terms and conditions of the Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program and the local cost participation agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the Township of
Addison and authorizes the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program
funds in the amount of $19,047 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15%
from the original agreement, which are consistent with the project as originally
approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of
the original agreement will require a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County,
Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the Township of Addison.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
described in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A - Budget Amendment 56762
2.56762 Tri-Party - Addison Twp Agreement
d.Water Resources Commissioner - Easement/Assessment Transfer of
Easements from Oakland County to Highland Township
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Easement/Assessment: Transfer
of Easements from Oakland County to Highland Township. Seconded by Penny
Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-101
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Transfer of Easements from Oakland County to Highland Township
WHEREAS Oakland County holds legal title to certain easements associated
with the water supply system serving the residents of the Charter Township of
Highland; and
WHEREAS such water supply system consists of fee simple property,
easements and rights of way for the related equipment, facilities and
improvements, excluding private water leads; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland having previously transferred ownership of
most of the equipment and facilities associated with the system to the Charter
Township of Highland; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Highland desires to accept ownership from
Oakland County the remaining easements related to the water system which no
longer have outstanding bond debt; and
WHEREAS there are no outstanding bonds or other indebtedness with respect
to the property interests included with this transfer that would otherwise prohibit
the transfer of these easements; and
WHEREAS there is no cash-related loss as a result of the property transfer; and
WHEREAS the capital assets of the Highland Township Water Supply System
Fund 57107 were removed from the Oakland County financial system through
previous Miscellaneous Resolutions #19021 and #21004; and
WHEREAS the office of the Water Resources Commissioner has prepared all
necessary documents related to the conveyance via Quit Claim Deed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby transfers and assigns certain rights of way of the water
system to the Charter Township of Highland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the
attached Quit Claim Deed in favor of the Charter Township of Highland and
execute any other necessary property transfer documents to effectuate the
transfer of the County’s interest in those water supply system assets not subject
to outstanding bond debt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Highland Township - 2020 LTGO Refunding Bonds - Updated
2.2022-04- 06 Memorandum to EDI re Highland Twp easement Transfer
3.2022-04-06 HighlandTwp WSS QCD
e.Water Resources Commissioner - Contract City of Pleasant Ridge
Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its Water System
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Contract: City of Pleasant Ridge
Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its Water System. Seconded by
Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-102
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: City of Pleasant Ridge Operations and Maintenance Agreement for
its Water System
WHEREAS the City of Pleasant Ridge desires to engage the County to operate
and maintain its water supply system through Oakland County by the office of
the Water Resources Commissioner on a revenue-neutral basis; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources
Commissioner, has qualified personnel capable of providing water operations
and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS the County's cost and overhead incurred for the services performed
shall be compensated from the revenues of the water system; and
WHEREAS the County will assist the City of Pleasant Ridge in the operations
and maintenance of the water system on a revenue-neutral basis and the
County's General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of
operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the water system;
and
WHEREAS the agreement shall be effective for an initial term of ten (10) years
with a ten (10) year renewal option; and
WHEREAS the agreement includes a termination notice of 180 days for any
reason and without penalty; and
WHEREAS the terms of the agreement for the operation and maintenance of
the City of Pleasant Ridge water system by Oakland County through the office
of the Water Resources Commissioner have been negotiated, set forth in
writing, and approved by the City of Pleasant Ridge on March 8, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the City of Pleasant Ridge Water System
Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the
attached City of Pleasant Ridge Water System Operation and Maintenance
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Water Resources Commissioner's office
will establish the Proprietary Fund operating revenue and expense budget for
the City of Pleasant Ridge Water System Operation and Maintenance
Agreement during the FY 2023 - FY 2025 budget process.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2022-04-06 Memo to EDI Committee Pleasant Ridge Water OM Contract
2.2022 Pleasant Ridge Water Supply OM Agreement
f.Water Resources Commissioner - Contract City of Pleasant Ridge
Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its Sewer System
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Contract: City of Pleasant Ridge
Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its Sewer System. Seconded by
Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-103
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: City of Pleasant Ridge Operations and Maintenance Agreement for
its Sewer System
WHEREAS the City of Pleasant Ridge desires to engage the County to operate
and maintain its sewer system through Oakland County by the office of the
Water Resources Commissioner on a revenue-neutral basis; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources
Commissioner, has qualified personnel capable of providing sewer operations
and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS the County's cost and overhead incurred for the services performed
shall be compensated from the revenues of the sewer system; and
WHEREAS the County will assist the City of Pleasant Ridge in the operations
and maintenance of the sewer system on a revenue-neutral basis and the
County's General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of
operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the sewer system;
and
WHEREAS the agreement shall be effective for an initial term of ten (10) years
with a ten (10) year renewal option; and
WHEREAS the agreement includes a termination notice of 180 days for any
reason and without penalty; and
WHEREAS the terms of the agreement for the operation and maintenance of
the City of Pleasant Ridge sewer system by Oakland County through the office
of the Water Resources Commissioner have been negotiated, set forth in
writing, and approved by the City of Pleasant Ridge on March 8, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the City of Pleasant Ridge Sewer System
Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the
attached City of Pleasant Ridge Sewer System Operation and Maintenance
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Water Resources Commissioner's office
will establish the Proprietary Fund operating revenue and expense budget for
the City of Pleasant Ridge Sewer System Operation and Maintenance
Agreement during the FY 2023 - FY 2025 budget process.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2022-04-06 Memorandum to EDI Committee Pleasant Ridge Sewer O&M
Contract
2.2022 Pleasant Ridge Sewer Service OM Agreement
g.Water Resources Commissioner - Resolution Regarding Bald Eagle Lake
Drain Bonds
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Regarding Bald Eagle
Lake Drain Bonds. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-104
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Regarding Bald Eagle Lake Drain Bonds
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #21179 adopted on May 13, 2021 (the
“May 2021 Resolution”), the Board of Commissioners of the County pledged
irrevocably the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the
principal of and interest on bonds (the “Bonds”) to be issued by the Bald Eagle
Lake Drain Drainage District in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
$870,000 to defray all or part of the cost of the Bald Eagle Lake Drain Drainage
District Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS the financing for the Project was unexpectedly delayed; and
WHEREAS said delay resulted in changes to the estimated project cost and the
apportionment of such project cost; and
WHEREAS the statutory limit for County debt is $8,478,454,848 (10% of State
Equalized Value). As of April 1, 2022, the total pledged debt is $523,711,819 or
approximately 0.6177% of the S.E.V; and
WHEREAS the estimated project cost is currently $1,110,614, and the
estimated apportionment of said project cost is as follows with $51,088 or
4.6000% to Brandon Township, $4,442 or 0.4000% to Groveland Township,
$821,237 or 73.9444% to Individual Parcels, $60,084 or 5.4100% to the
Michigan Department of Transportation and $173,763 or 15.6456% to the
County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS any property or public corporation subject to assessment may pay
the assessment in full, or may pay 10 annual installments, or may pay the
amount in full with interest to date at any time; and
WHEREAS Brandon Township, Groveland Township, the Michigan Department
of Transportation, the County of Oakland and certain other properties subject to
assessment are expected to pay their respective assessments in full prior to the
sale of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County portion of the assessments will be included in
the existing General Fund Non-Departmental Drain Current Assessments line
item (#740044); and
WHEREAS the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds to be issued shall not
exceed the project cost, taking into account any payments made prior to the
sale of the Bonds, and in any event not to exceed $870,000; and
WHEREAS the May 2021 Resolution provided that the Bonds would be
designated “Bald Eagle Lake Drain Bonds, Series 2021”, based on the original
expected financing schedule to issue the Bonds in calendar year 2021; and
WHEREAS the Bonds are now expected to be designated “Bald Eagle Lake
Drain Bonds, Series 2022”; and
WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner deems it advisable and
necessary to obtain from this Board a new resolution to reflect the Series
change from 2021 to 2022 and to ratify and confirm the irrevocable pledge of
the full faith and credit of the County to payment of the Bonds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, provided that the Bonds are
designated Bald Eagle Lake Drain Bonds, Series 2022, the irrevocable pledge
of the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal
of and interest on the Bonds is hereby ratified and confirmed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions and part of resolutions,
insofar as the same may be in conflict with the provisions of this resolution, be
and the same hereby are rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Map of Bald Eagle Lake District
2.2022-03-01 Computation of Cost - Ch. 8
3.2022-04-06 Memo to EGI - Bald Eagle Bond - lcs comments
h.Water Resources Commissioner - Contract City of Sylvan Lake Operations
and Maintenance Agreement for its Water System
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Contract: City of Sylvan Lake
Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its Water System. Seconded by
Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-105
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: City of Sylvan Lake Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its
Water System
WHEREAS the City of Sylvan Lake has a water supply system currently
operated and maintained through Oakland County by the office of the Water
Resources Commissioner on a revenue-neutral basis; and
WHEREAS the City of Sylvan Lake desires to engage the County to continue to
operate and maintain its water supply system through Oakland County by the
office of the Water Resources Commissioner on a revenue-neutral basis; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources
Commissioner, has qualified personnel capable of providing water operations
and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS the County's cost and overhead incurred for the services performed
shall be compensated from the revenues of the water system; and
WHEREAS the County will assist the City of Sylvan Lake in the operations and
maintenance of the water system on a revenue-neutral basis and the County's
General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of operating,
maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the water system; and
WHEREAS the agreement shall be effective for an initial term of ten (10) years
with a ten (10) year renewal option; and
WHEREAS the agreement includes a termination notice of 180 days for any
reason and without penalty; and
WHEREAS the terms of the agreement for the operation and maintenance of
the City of Sylvan Lake water system by Oakland County through the office of
the Water Resources Commissioner have been negotiated, set forth in writing,
and approved by the City of Sylvan Lake on February 9, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the City of Sylvan Lake Water System
Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the
attached City of Sylvan Lake Water System Operation and Maintenance
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Water Resources Commissioner's office
will establish the Proprietary Fund operating revenue and expense budget for
the City of Sylvan Lake Water System Operation and Maintenance Agreement
during the FY 2023 - FY 2025 budget process.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2022-04-06 Memo to EDI Committee Sylvan Lake Water OM Contract
2.Sylvan Lake - WRC Water Supply OM Agreement signed JM DD
i.Water Resources Commissioner - Contract City of Sylvan Lake Operations
and Maintenance Agreement for its Sewer System
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Contract: City of Sylvan Lake
Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its Sewer System. Seconded by
Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-106
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: City of Sylvan Lake Operations and Maintenance Agreement for its
Sewer System
WHEREAS the City of Sylvan Lake has a sewer system currently operated and
maintained through Oakland County by the office of the Water Resources
Commissioner on a revenue-neutral basis; and
WHEREAS the City of Sylvan Lake desires to engage the County to continue to
operate and maintain its sewer system through Oakland County by the office of
the Water Resources Commissioner on a revenue-neutral basis; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources
Commissioner, has qualified personnel capable of providing sewer operations
and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS the County's cost and overhead incurred for the services performed
shall be compensated from the revenues of the sewer system; and
WHEREAS the County will assist the City of Sylvan Lake in the operations and
maintenance of the sewer system on a revenue-neutral basis and the County's
General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of operating,
maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the sewer system; and
WHEREAS the agreement shall be effective for an initial term of ten (10) years
with a ten (10) year renewal option; and
WHEREAS the agreement includes a termination notice of 180 days for any
reason and without penalty; and
WHEREAS the terms of the agreement for the operation and maintenance of
the City of Sylvan Lake sewer system by Oakland County through the office of
the Water Resources Commissioner have been negotiated, set forth in writing,
and approved by the City of Sylvan Lake on February 9, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the City of Sylvan Lake Sewer System
Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the
attached City of Sylvan Lake Sewer System Operation and Maintenance
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Water Resources Commissioner's office will
establish the Proprietary Fund operating revenue and expense budget for the
City of Sylvan Lake Sewer System Operation and Maintenance Agreement
during the FY 2023 - FY 2025 budget process.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2022-04-06 Memorandum to EDI Committee Sylvan Lake Sewer O&M
Contract
2.Sylvan Lake - WRC Sewer OM Agreement Signed JM DD
j.Economic Development - Veterans Services - Interlocal Agreement
SMART Interlocal Agreement for Veteran Transportation Program
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Interlocal Agreement: SMART
Interlocal Agreement for Veteran Transportation Program. Seconded by Penny
Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-107
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: SMART Interlocal Agreement for Veteran Transportation Program
WHEREAS Oakland County has received MVAA County Veterans Service
Fund grants in the amount of $645,464 and accepted those in MR #21-386 and
MR #22-056; and
WHEREAS $150,000 of the MVAA County Veterans Service Fund have been
allocated towards a veterans transportation program; and
WHEREAS the veterans transportation program will provide veterans and
dependents free round trip transportation to the Oakland County Veterans
Services offices in Pontiac and Troy from any location in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the transportation services shall be provided five days per
week; and
WHEREAS Oakland County wishes to enter into an interlocal agreement with
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) to provide
these services; and
WHEREAS SMART may partner with other transportation service providers;
and
WHEREAS SMART shall provide ADA compliant vehicles when requested or
needed; and
WHEREAS the cost per ride paid by Oakland County from the grant funds will
be $45.00; and
WHEREAS the program will run until September 30, 2022; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the Agreement
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required as the
$150,000 not to exceed amount reflected in the Interlocal Agreement will be
covered from the existing budget in the MVAA County Veterans Service grant
fund (#29252).
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1.SMART interlocal agreement and scope of services
k.Economic Development - Resolution Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County
Business Finance Corporation
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Approving the
Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Oakland and the
Oakland County Business Finance Corporation. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-108
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County
of Oakland and the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Business Finance
Corporation (“BFC”) are parties to a certain Memorandum of Understanding
dated as of May 10, 2017 (which amended and restated a prior Memorandum of
Understanding dated as of September 1, 1988), pursuant to which the County
contributes full-time professional management and provides other valuable
services and facilities to the BFC in recognition of the BFC’s valuable service to
the County and the business community within the County by providing small
business loans under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan
Program; and
WHEREAS the Memorandum of Understanding expires by its terms on May 10,
2022; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Small Business Administration has required the BFC to
enter into a new Memorandum of Understanding (attached) with the County in
order to extend the term and to incorporate certain provisions which are
necessary to address recent changes in applicable federal law governing the
U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program; and
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees of the BFC has approved a resolution
(attached) adopting the new Memorandum of Understanding, for an initial five
(5) years from the date of approval and successive five (5) year renewals until
terminated by either party, and authorizing the chairperson of the BFC to
execute the new Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the BFC; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved
the attached Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby approve the attached Memorandum of
Understanding to be entered into between the County and the BFC for an initial
five (5) years from the date of approval and successive five (5) year renewals
until terminated by either party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or any
other officer of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized to execute the new Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2022 MOU to BOC EDI April
2.2017 MOU BOC approval
3.2017 MOU
10.FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
a.Equalization - Resolution 2022 Equalization Report
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: 2022 Equalization
Report. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-109
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: 2022 Equalization Report
WHEREAS pursuant to MCL 211.34, the Board of Commissioners shall
examine the assessment rolls of the townships or cities and ascertain whether
the real and personal property in the respective townships or cities has been
equally and uniformly assessed at true cash value; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners shall meet in April each year to
determine County equalized value which equalization shall be completed and
submitted along with the tabular statement required by Section 5 of Act No. 44
of the Public Acts of 1911, being Section 209.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws,
to the state tax commission before the first Monday in May; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Equalization Division of the Management and
Budget Department, having completed their assessment of the equalized value
recommends the total 2022 Equalized Value at $89,735,755,134, a 5.84%
increase from 2021; and
WHEREAS the resulting taxable value for Oakland County is $69,645,264,171,
a 6.46% increase from 2021; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee, in accordance with Rule XI.A (7) of the
Board of Commissioners adopted on January 6, 2021, has reviewed the
findings and recommendations of the Interim Equalization Director, and
conducted hearings to provide for local intervention into the equalization
process; and
WHEREAS the Equalization Factors listed on the attached report is the result of
the forgoing process and are for information purposes only.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the 2022 Equalization Report along with the tabular
statement as prepared by the Interim Equalization Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to certify the tabular
statement with transmission of the statement to the secretary of the state tax
commission on or before the first Monday in May.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2022 Equalization Report be entered
into the County records and delivered to the appropriate official of the proper
township or city.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1.2022 Equalization Report
b.Information Technology - Budget Amendment Website Content
Management System Implementation
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Budget Amendment: Website
Content Management System Implementation. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-110
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Website Content Management System Implementation
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the transfer of the amount of $357,638 from the
General Fund Non-Departmental Transfers (9090101) Technology Projects -
One Time line item (#760180) to the Information Technology Fund (#63600) for
the Website Content Management System Implementation Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the following budget amendment as detailed in the
attached Schedule A document.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Amendment Schedule A
3.RFP Scorecard Summary
c.Treasurer's Office - Resolution Designating Financial Institutions As
Authorized Depositories For Public Monies
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Designating Financial
Institutions As Authorized Depositories For Public Monies. Seconded by Penny
Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-111
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Designating Financial Institutions As Authorized Depositories For
Public Monies
WHEREAS pursuant to Public Act 40 of 1932, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners shall adopt a resolution designating financial institutions as
depositories of public money; and
WHEREAS financial institutions are defined by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners as any banks or credit unions regulated by the FDIC or NCUA
that comply with MCL 129.12(2) that meet the objectives of the Oakland County
Investment Policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby designates as authorized depositories for public monies
held by the Oakland County Treasurer all financial institutions that maintain a
principal office or branch office in the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any succeeding financial institution
established after the effective date of this resolution as a result of merger,
acquisition or name change is hereby an authorized depository for public
monies held by the Oakland County Treasurer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED any new financial institution that is located in the
State of Michigan shall also be deemed as authorized provided that the County
Treasurer limits deposits to FDIC or NCUA insurance levels for the first two
years of operation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that unless specifically approved by the Board of
Commissioners no deposit shall be made into a financial institution if an elected
official of Oakland County or appointed official of the Oakland County Treasurer
is employed by or is an officer or director of said financial institution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the authorized depositories are hereby
authorized to honor all legal payment methods drawn on other Oakland County
accounts when bearing the actual or electronic signature or authorization of the
Oakland County Treasurer or their designated deputies.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.MI Public Act 40 of 1932: Depositories for Public Moneys
2.2009.10.29 Resolution #09144 - Expansion of Authorized Depositories for
Public Funds
3.2019.06.12 Resolution #19205 - Authorized Depositories for Public Funds
d.Treasurer's Office - Policy Investment Policy of Oakland County
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Policy: Investment Policy of
Oakland County. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-112
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Investment Policy of Oakland County
WHEREAS pursuant to Public Act 20 of 1943, as amended, Oakland County shall have
an Investment Policy; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners by resolution may authorize the
Treasurer, as the County investment officer, to invest public funds; and
WHEREAS the Treasurer’s Office, in collaboration with the Board of
Commissioners, other county treasurers, outside advisors, and professional
associations, has reviewed the policy in an effort to assess the ongoing needs
of the County regarding investments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopts the revised Investment Policy for Oakland County, as
submitted by the County Treasurer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy shall remain in effect until
amended or replaced by action of the Board of Commissioners.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Revised Investment Policy - with Proposed Changes Highlighted
2.Revised Investment Policy - Proposed Final Draft
3.MI Public Act 20 of 1943: Investment of Surplus Funds of Political
Subdivisions
4.1998.03.18 - Resolution #98040 Approval of County Investment Policy
5.2001.07.19 - Resolution #01177 Approval of Revised County Investment
Policy
e.Economic Development - Business Development - Resolution Proposed
City of Birmingham Corridor Improvement Authority Tax Capture - Affirm
Opt-Out Decision
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Proposed City of
Birmingham Corridor Improvement Authority Tax Capture - Affirm Opt-Out
Decision. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-113
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Proposed City of Birmingham Corridor Improvement Authority Tax
Capture - Affirm Opt-Out Decision
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly supports the
economic growth of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS one of the tools used to promote economic growth is Tax Increment
Financing used in conjunction with Corridor Improvement Authorities (CIAs);
and
WHEREAS to review requests from the County's cities, villages, and townships
to establish DDAs, CIAs and LDFAs, the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to
MR # 15056, updated the Policy for the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee (TIF Review Committee) to consider when
evaluating and making recommendations to the Finance Committee on the
County's participation in these proposed authorities; and
WHEREAS the City of Birmingham ("City") held a public hearing on March 16,
2015, to present its CIA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan ("TIF
Plan"); and
WHEREAS on April 2, 2015 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
pursuant to MR #15090, exempted its taxes from capture by the Birmingham
Corridor Improvement Authority; and
WHEREAS the CIA and the City appeared before the TIF Review Committee
on October 15, 2015 to present the proposed plan; and
WHEREAS on November 12, 2015, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, pursuant to MR #15274 resolved that the County, through
Corporation Counsel, attempt to negotiate a contract consistent with the CIA’s
presentation to the TIF Review Committee on October 15, 2015 with the
condition that if the County determines later that it is advisable to opt in to the
CIA, and if a contract is successfully negotiated, the County may revise its
decision to exempt its taxes from capture by the Birmingham CIA in accordance
with the contract; and
WHEREAS signed copies of MR #15090 and MR #15274 expressing the intent
of the County to exercise its statutory right to opt out of tax capture by the
Birmingham CIA and enter contract negotiations to determine if a basis exists to
revise its decision to exempt its taxes from capture were sent to the Clerk of the
City of Birmingham; and
WHEREAS throughout 2016, Corporation Counsel did engage in negotiations
with the City and Birmingham CIA, but was unable to reach agreement on a
satisfactory contract at that time; and
WHEREAS the County received no further communication on the matter from
the City of Birmingham until approximately September 2021, when the City of
Birmingham advised the County that it wished to renew discussion of the project
originally presented by the Birmingham CIA in 2015; and
WHEREAS in October 2021, the County was presented with an updated
Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Triangle District in the
Birmingham CIA; and
WHEREAS on December 9, 2021, the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to
MR #21477 approved and enacted further updates to the Policy for Review and
Participation in Downtown Development Authorities, Corridor Improvement
Authorities and Local Development Financing Authorities, which policy provides
in Section VI that upon creation or expansion of a District utilizing TIF the Chair
of the Board shall “direct that a resolution be initiated in the Finance Committee
recommending that the County opt out of capture in the manner provided by Act
57 of 2018 and authorizing Corporation Counsel to enter into negotiations in an
attempt to establish a contract permitting capture of the County’s taxes”; and
WHEREAS it was discovered by the County that on February 28, 2022 a
meeting was held before the Birmingham City Commission at which the City
Commission voted to “approve the updates to the City of Birmingham’s Corridor
Improvement Authority Development and TIF District”; and
WHEREAS the County did not receive proper notice of the hearing or the action
taken by the City Commission as required by the Recodified Tax Increment
Financing Act, being Act 57 of 2018, et. seq; and
WHEREAS the County, consistent with its actions in MR #15090 and MR
#15274, as well as the revised Policy established by MR #21477, wishes to
affirm its position to exempt its taxes from capture by the Birmingham CIA and
direct Corporation Counsel to enter contract negotiations pursuant to Act 57 of
2018 (MCL 125.4618, et. seq.).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the relevant provisions
of Act 57 of 2018, being MCL 125.4618, et. seq. the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby affirms its decision in MR #15090 to exempt its taxes
from capture by the Birmingham CIA under its proposed TIF plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County authorizes Corporation Counsel
to enter negotiations to attempt to establish a contract permitting capture of the
County’s taxes, subject to review by the TIF Review Committee and final
approval by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the County determines later that it is
advisable to opt-in to the CIA, and if a contract is successfully negotiated, the
County may revise its decision to exempt its taxes from capture by the CIA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners requests the
County Clerk send a signed copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the City of
Birmingham.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1.City of Birmingham Corridor Improvement Authority FOR THE TRIANGLE
DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT & TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
11.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Proclaiming April 22, 2022 as Earth
Day in Oakland County
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Proclaiming April 22,
2022 as Earth Day in Oakland County. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-114
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Gary
McGillivray, Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert,
Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Eileen
Kowall, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, David
Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell
IN RE: Proclaiming April 22, 2022 as Earth Day in Oakland County
WHEREAS April 22, 2022, marks 52 years of celebrating Earth Day; and
WHEREAS Earth Day was established to raise awareness about a wide range
of environmental issues and to inspire people to take personal action to address
them; and
WHEREAS the first Earth Day in 1970 is credited with launching the modern
environmental movement; and
WHEREAS it also launched a wave of actions, including the passage of
landmark environmental laws in the United States such as the Clean Air Acts
which include the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955, Clean Air Act of 1963, Air
Quality Act of 1967, the Clean Air Act Extension of 1970, and Clean Air Act
Amendments in 1977 and 1990, as well as the creation of the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970; and
WHEREAS today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest civic event,
marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change
human behavior and create global, national and local policy changes; and
WHEREAS in 2016, the United Nations chose Earth Day as the day when the
historic Paris Climate Agreement was open for signature at its headquarters in
New York City; and
WHEREAS the theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest In Our Planet, “now is the
time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our
families, our livelihoods… together, we must Invest In Our Planet; and
WHEREAS everyone needs to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and
implement (equitably) to create a partnership for the planet.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners proclaims April 22, 2022, as Earth Day in Oakland County and
encourages all residents to take action and make a difference and Invest In Our
Planet.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
b.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Recognizing April 29, 2022 as Arbor
Day in Oakland County
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Recognizing April 29,
2022 as Arbor Day in Oakland County. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-115
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Gary
McGillivray, Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert,
Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Eileen
Kowall, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, David
Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell
IN RE: Recognizing April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in Oakland County
WHEREAS in 1872, J. Sterling Morton successfully proposed to the Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture the first tree-planting holiday, which was to be called
“Arbor Day”; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that on the first Arbor Day, more than 1,000,000
trees were planted in the State of Nebraska alone; and
WHEREAS Arbor Day is observed in all 50 States and across the world; and
WHEREAS in 1885, the Michigan Governor and State Legislature stated the
importance of planting trees by naming a day upon which this work shall be
given special attention, known as "Arbor Day"; and
WHEREAS the purpose of Arbor Day is to encourage people to plant trees; and
WHEREAS trees promote energy conservation by providing shade and
increasing humidity, which moderates temperature extremes, and reduces the
energy necessary to heat and cool buildings and homes; and
WHEREAS trees planted in urban areas reduce the emissions of greenhouse
gases by decreasing energy consumption, and sequester carbon; and
WHEREAS trees protect and purify our water resources by reducing surface
runoff, contributing to stormwater management activity, and protecting urban
water resources; and
WHEREAS trees provide essential habitat for much of Michigan’s wildlife; and
WHEREAS trees enhance the aesthetic quality of life in urban communities by
functioning as a natural buffer for surface noise and provide a natural
recreational resource for Michigan’s youth; and
WHEREAS trees in our community increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS planting and caring for trees contributes to a sustainable
environment for future generations and makes Oakland County a great place to
live; and
WHEREAS National Arbor Day is observed throughout the nation and the world
on the last Friday of April each year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners recognizes April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the goals and ideals of Arbor Day and encourages
everyone to plant a tree in celebration.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
c.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Observing April 2022 as Genocide
Awareness Month in Oakland County
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Observing April 2022
as Genocide Awareness Month in Oakland County. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-116
Sponsored By: Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer,
Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Gary McGillivray, 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, Kristen Nelson, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz
IN RE: Observing April 2022 as Genocide Awareness Month in Oakland
County
WHEREAS genocide is the ultimate display of hate, fear, and violence, that
may cause persecution and annihilation of innocent people. Genocide
ideologies are learned attitudes and behaviors; and
WHEREAS the dictionary defines genocide as the deliberate and systematic
destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group; and
WHEREAS genocide can result from multiple dangerous factors or conditions,
including the promotion of one group’s social, economic or political advantage
at the expense of another’s human rights; compliance with authoritarian
leaders, governments or groups; a crisis of resources; and/or prejudice resulting
in negative reactions to, or evaluations of, groups and their members; and
WHEREAS the negative effects of genocide magnify distrust, fear, vigilance,
suspicion, anxiety, stereotypes, and disconnection; and
WHEREAS basic human rights of survival, security, development, and social
participation are threatened by genocide; and
WHEREAS over the years, millions of survivors of genocide were forced from
their homelands and scattered around the world; and
WHEREAS genocide continues to occur throughout human history; and
WHEREAS the psychological devastation of genocide has been established in
psychological studies of the genocides of the Indigenous Peoples of the
Americas, Africans in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Jewish people in the
Holocaust, Armenians, the Tutsis in Rwanda, Cambodians, Guatemalans,
Ukrainians, Chinese in the Nanking Massacre, Muslims in Bosnia, Christians in
Iraq, and most currently the Black people of the Darfur region of the Sudan; and
WHEREAS genocide has long term intergenerational traumatic effects on whole
communities; and
WHEREAS even as we confront the inhumanity of genocide, we also are
inspired by the remarkable spirit, strength, tenacity and courage of people who
are survivors and their contributions which have enriched our communities,
spurred our economy, and strengthened our democracy; and
WHEREAS the people of Oakland County should always remember the horrific
persecution of innocent people throughout history from genocide and remain
vigilant against hatred, persecution, and tyranny; and
WHEREAS as citizens of Oakland County, we should actively rededicate
ourselves to the principles of individual freedom in a just society; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes all
manifestation of hate, prejudice, discrimination, and violence and affirms the
basic human rights of all people for survival, equality, dignity, respect, and
liberty.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby declares April 2022 as Genocide Awareness Month in
Oakland County in remembrance of the victims of genocide and in honor of all
survivors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, as citizens of Oakland County should
work to promote human dignity and confront hate whenever and wherever it
occurs.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
d.Board of Commissioners - Contract Amendment #3 with the Oakland
Literacy Council for a Contract Extension and Change of Scope for Adult
Literacy Projects
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Contract: Amendment #3 with the
Oakland Literacy Council for a Contract Extension and Change of Scope for
Adult Literacy Projects. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-117
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Amendment #3 with the Oakland Literacy Council for a Contract
Extension and Change of Scope for Adult Literacy Projects
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriated funding
for literacy projects through Miscellaneous Resolution #19306; and
WHEREAS subsequently, Contract #005818 was executed with the Oakland
Literacy Council in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the term of October 1,
2019 through September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS Amendment #1 to the contract is dated July 28, 2020 and amended
the scope of services; and
WHEREAS Amendment #2 to the contract is dated October 29, 2020 and
extended the term of the contract through September 30, 2021 and increased
the total contract amount to $20,000; and
WHEREAS Amendment #3 would increase the contract amount by $40,000 for
a new not to exceed amount of $60,000 to fund a portion of the expanded
program administration; and
WHEREAS Amendment #3 would extend the term of the contract through June
30, 2022 to bring the contract in line with the Oakland Literacy Council’s
Program Year; and
WHEREAS Amendment #3 would amend the Scope of Services, Exhibit IX, as
attached to reflect the expansion of Adult Literacy Project services provided by
the Oakland Literacy Council; and
WHEREAS strong adult literacy and numeracy skills are essential
underpinnings of success in Oakland County; more skills lead to higher-wage
jobs, quality healthcare, business startups, school success for children, and
overall a better quality of life for all Oakland County residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the extension of the existing contract with the
Oakland Literacy Council from September 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in
an amount not to exceed $40,000 to fund a portion of the expanded program
administration for Adult Literacy Projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required as the FY
2022 Board of Commissioner's existing budget includes $40,000 for the Adult
Literacy Projects.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Exhibit IX - Literacy Council
2.Oakland Literacy Council - Original Contract
3.OLC - Contract Amendment #1
4.OLC - Contract Amendment #2
e.Clerk/Register of Deeds - Grant Acceptance with the Michigan Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for the 2022 Survey and
Remonumentation Grant
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with the
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for the 2022 Survey
and Remonumentation Grant. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-118
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
for the 2022 Survey and Remonumentation Grant
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes, Office of Land Survey and
Remonumentation has awarded funding to the Oakland County Clerk/ Register
of Deeds in the amount of $227,996 for the Remonumentation program; and
WHEREAS this is an ongoing grant and the twenty-eighth year of funding by
the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs; and
WHEREAS the grant award of $227,996 consists of $227,996 in current
program costs; and
WHEREAS the grant will provide partial reimbursement for one (1) existing
General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Plat and
Boundary Review Specialist position (#2010401-09329) that assists with the
monitoring and administration of the program; and
WHEREAS no additional personnel or local match is required; and
WHEREAS approximately 4,786 corners have been remonumented in Oakland
County since the inception of this program; and
WHEREAS in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Office of Land
Survey and Remonumentation and the governing state statute, this grant year
will be the first year that the Oakland County program will focus exclusively on
maintenance of existing corners, with 280 land corners scheduled for
maintenance in 2022; 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 accepts the 2022 Survey and Remonumentation Grant for the
period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, in the amount of
$227,996.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with acceptance of the grant, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the County Clerk/Register of
Deeds, Lisa Brown, as the Grant Administrator as required by the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and that the
Chairperson may approve amendments and extensions within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, 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 the FY 2022 Special Revenue budget be
amended as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A FY22 Remon Grant
2.Grant Review Sign-Off
3.Survey & Remonumentation Application & grant agreement
f.Parks & Recreation - Grant Acceptance with the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources for the FY2022 Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement
Fund
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2022 Off-Road Vehicle
Trail Improvement Fund. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-119
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2022
Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund
WHEREAS Holly Oaks ORV Park is a partnership between the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources and Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission; and
WHEREAS in May 2021 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
(OCPRC) applied to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
ORV Trail Improvement Fund for the continued development of the Dixie Ledge
parking area at Holly Oaks Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Park; and
WHEREAS the OCPRC was awarded $199,000 for Phase II of development of
Dixie Ledge at Holly Oaks ORV Park; and
WHEREAS the grant period is October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022;
and
WHEREAS the Michigan DNR owns the Holly Oaks ORV Park property and
Oakland County Parks and Recreation operates the park through a 20-year
Operating Agreement with the DNR.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves and accepts the 2022 Michigan Department of
Natural Resources Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund Award of
$199,000 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves and authorizes the Chairperson or his designee to
execute the grant agreement and any additional documents needed to accept
the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as reflected
in the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2.Grant Review Sign-Off One Page
3.Grant Agreement
g.Human Resources - Resolution Approving a Second Annual Leave Buy
Back Option under Merit Rule 23
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Approving a Second
Annual Leave Buy Back Option under Merit Rule 23. Seconded by Penny
Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-120
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Approving a Second Annual Leave Buy Back Option under Merit
Rule 23
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #16311 authorized a once per year buy
back a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours annual leave time in
one-hour increments, until a minimum of 40 hours remains in their annual leave
bank, for full-time employees who have a minimum of 60 hours in their annual
leave bank; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #20103 revised Merit Rule 23 to allow the
Human Resources Department to administer the program once per calendar
year, on a flexible timeline; and
WHEREAS increased workloads related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
employee concern over travel during the pandemic, has continued to result in
less use of annual leave and employees continue to reach maximum annual
leave time accumulation; and
WHEREAS it is proposed by the Human Resources Department to provide two
(2) opportunities for employees to cash out annual leave time for calendar year
2022, with proposed pay out dates of June and December of 2022; and
WHEREAS the anticipated impact of the additional Annual Leave Buy Back
option in calendar year 2022 is $660,000 and no additional funding is required
in the individual departmental budgets as the annual leave buy back hours will
be paid from the Fringe Benefit Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves two (2) opportunities in calendar year 2022 for the
buyback of annual leave time for full-time employees following the adopted
parameters within Merit Rule 23.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the payment received as a result of annual
leave cash out shall not be included in the final average compensation (FAC)
for employees on the defined benefit plan and no additional contributions will be
made to an employee’s defined contribution plan by the County or the employee
as a result of the payment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED all annual leave time cashed out is subject to all
payroll income tax withholding requirements as well as any garnishment, wage
assignment, levy, income withholding order requirements, employee benefit
contributions and/or arrearages.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2023 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2.HR - Annual Leave Buy Back Memo
h.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Support for Human Trafficking
House Bills 4091 - 4113 and 4214 - 4215
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Support for Human
Trafficking House Bills 4091 - 4113 and 4214 - 4215. Seconded by Penny
Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-077
Sponsored By: David Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Eileen Kowall, Penny
Luebs, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Charles Cavell, Gary McGillivray,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Adam Kochenderfer, Karen Joliat, Angela Powell,
Charles Moss, Thomas Kuhn, Janet Jackson, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long,
William Miller III, Gwen Markham, Philip Weipert, Robert Hoffman
IN RE: Support for Human Trafficking House Bills 4091 - 4113 and 4214 -
4215
WHEREAS in February of 2021, a bipartisan package of new legislation, House
Bills 4091-4113 and 4114-4215, were introduced by state lawmakers on human
trafficking - a crime against humanity that violates the most basic human rights,
and victims suffer a horrible injustice; and
WHEREAS the human trafficking bills, recommended by the Michigan Human
Trafficking Commission, are aimed to strengthen tools to hold traffickers
accountable, to expand protections for victims of trafficking, to fundamentally
alter the criminal justice system’s approach to commercial sexual activity,
otherwise known as prostitution, and expand training standards to various
licensed professionals; and
WHEREAS to hold traffickers accountable, the proposed legislation will amend
expert testimony for human trafficking cases, expand statutory immunity for
compelled testimony to the human trafficking chapter, and to include human
trafficking in propensity evidence expansion; and
WHEREAS recommendations in the proposed legislation include expanding
protections for the victims of trafficking that include expanded minor rebuttable
presumption, provisions for the expansion of adult and juvenile human
trafficking victim expungement in HB 4091 and HB 4093, and HB 4092 provides
an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking; and
WHEREAS recognizing the inescapable overlap between sex trafficking and
prostitution the proposed legislation includes over a dozen proposals that
fundamentally alter the criminal justice system’s approach to prostitution by
replacing the term “prostitution” throughout Michigan law with the defined term:
commercial sexual activity and to define in the human trafficking chapter as “a
sex act provided in exchange for something of value”; and
WHEREAS in addition, numerous bills relate to the expansion of mandated
training on human trafficking for various licensed professionals that include
commercial drivers, educators and educational-based counselors, and
cosmetologists; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Attorney General stated that by adopting “these
policies in our laws to protect survivors and help meet their intense needs, we
can break the cycle of silence demonstrating to traffickers their tactics will no
longer prove successful and may encourage victims to safety come forward and
report traffickers, which is the strongest evidence to hold traffickers
responsible”; and
WHEREAS Oakland County remains unrelenting in its efforts to end the
exploitation and injustice suffered by victims and through a collaborative effort
offer services to support the victims of human trafficking.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby supports House Bills 4091 - 4113 and 4114 - 4215 and
urges the prioritization of rights for human trafficking victims and to strengthen
the means for prosecutors to hold traffickers and exploiters accountable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of the adopted resolution to the House Judiciary
Committee, the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission, the State House
Speaker and Minority leader, the members of the Oakland County delegation to
the Michigan Legislature, Sheriff Michael Bouchard, and the Board of
Commissioner's legislative lobbyist.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
i.Parks & Recreation - Other Action for Seasonal Employee Salary and
Incentive Changes at Oakland County Parks
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Other Action: for Seasonal
Employee Salary and Incentive Changes at Oakland County Parks. Seconded
by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-121
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: for Seasonal Employee Salary and Incentive Changes at Oakland
County Parks
WHEREAS labor shortages during the 2021 season had a major impact on
operations throughout the Oakland County parks system, resulting in the
reduction of park services and recreation programs. Lack of adequate lifeguard
staff resulted in the closure of the Waterford Oaks Waterpark for the entire
season and reduced operations at the Red Oaks Waterpark; and
WHEREAS despite an extensive and unprecedented employee recruitment
campaign, the number of qualified candidates for Lifeguard positions is running
far behind the normal pace experienced in previous years; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has
recommended new incentives to support ongoing efforts to recruit and retain
quality staff for the upcoming 2022 season.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission to make further temporary adjustments to employee compensation
and incentives for seasonal part-time classifications for the duration of FY 2022
in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to approval by the Chairperson of
the Parks and Recreation Commission, Deputy County Executive for Human
Resources, and the Director of Management and Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
payment of bonuses up to $500 for Lifeguard positions, payable at the end of
the season, for those that complete at least 100 hours of service by the end of
the 2022 Fiscal Year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
payment of an additional $1 an hour bonus for all waterpark staff for hours
worked between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Hours worked shall be
calculated and submitted by the Park Supervisor at season end based on the
waterpark cost center hours reported in Workday, and paid in a lump sum to the
eligible employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to establish a transportation
assistance benefit for seasonal part-time employees, contingent upon review
and approval by Human Resources and Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED an amendment to the FY 2022-2024 Budget
shall be included in a subsequent quarterly budget forecast.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1.Waterpark Employee_and_Position_Listing
12.PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a.Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance with the Michigan State Police for the
2022 Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance (EFLEA) Grant
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with the
Michigan State Police for the 2022 Emergency Federal Law Enforcement
Assistance (EFLEA) Grant. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-122
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the Michigan State Police for the 2022 Emergency Federal Law
Enforcement Assistance (EFLEA) Grant
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has been awarded
2022 Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance (EFLEA) pass through
grant funding from the Michigan State Police for reimbursement of overtime
incurred as a result of the Oxford High School shooting that occurred on
November 30, 2021 ; and
WHEREAS the award amount is $327,539 for the period November 30, 2021
through November 29, 2022; and
WHEREAS over two hundred (200) law enforcement officers from numerous
agencies responded to the Oxford High School shooting call at 12:55 p.m. and
many officers and crime scene investigators worked through the night; and
WHEREAS Detectives interviewed everyone involved in the incident, including
but not limited to, students, staff, and parents of the shooter; and
WHEREAS in the days and weeks following the shooting, staff continued to
collect evidence, conduct interviews, provide victim assistance, and respond to
around the clock media inquiries; and
WHEREAS the OCSO was inundated with other school threats across Oakland
County, which all had to be investigated immediately to determine whether they
were credible; and
WHEREAS the OCSO also provided security to Prosecuting Attorney staff as
they received numerous threats; and
WHEREAS this grant award includes reimbursement funding for overtime
incurred during the initial response to the Oxford High School shooting, the
continuing investigation, other school threats, and security requested by the
Prosecuting Attorney; 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 approves the 2022 Emergency Federal Law Enforcement
Assistance pass through grant funding from the Michigan State Police in the
amount of $327,539 for the period November 30, 2021 through November 29,
2022.
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 the budget is amended as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.EFLEA-2022-04 Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Grant
Schedule A
2.Grant Review Sign-Off
3.EFLEA-2022-04 Grant Contract - OSCO
4.EFLEA-2022-04 Budget (Attachment 1)
5.EFLEA-2022-04 FSR- OSCO
b.Sheriff’s Office - Resolution of the Department, Position Upgrade and
Creation of a New Division
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: of the Department,
Position Upgrade and Creation of a New Division. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-123
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: of the Department, Position Upgrade and Creation of a New
Division
WHEREAS the Sheriff has evaluated the significant changes in staffing and has
proposed a reorganization primarily focused on the increasing technological
needs of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS this reorganization will include the creation of a new Technology
Information and Innovation Division, position transfers and unit transfers within
the Emergency Response and Preparedness Division, Patrol Services Division,
and the Corrective Services – Satellite Division; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting to upwardly reclassify one (1) GF/GP Full-
Time Eligible (FTE) Lieutenant position (#4030501-00868) to a Captain position
to oversee the new division; and
WHEREAS due to the pending Workday Phase II Financials implementation,
the reorganization will move the supervisory organizations only and the
associated financial budget and reporting changes will be included with the FY
2023 – FY 2025 budget process; and
WHEREAS the budgetary impact for the upward reclassification of the one (1)
Lieutenant position (4030501-00868) to a Captain position is $21,610 for FY
2022 - FY 2024. The cost is prorated at $3,682 for FY 2022, $8,875 for FY 2023
and $9,053 for FY 2024. The cost will be offset by the use of the non-
departmental General Fund Contingency line item (10100-9090101-196030-
730359).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of the new Technology Information and
Innovation Division, unit transfers and position transfers according to the
attached schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to upwardly reclassify one (1) GF/GP FTE
Lieutenant position (4030501-00868) to a Captain position to be effective the
first full pay period following the adoption of the resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 – FY 2024 budget be amended
to account for the upward reclassification of the one (1) GF/GP FTE Lieutenant
position (4030500-00868) to a Captain position as reflected in the attached
Schedule A document.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the financial budgetary and reporting
changes for the cost-neutral movement of the other positions and related
operating costs will be incorporated into the FY 2023 – FY 2025 budget
process.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2022 Sheriff's Office Reorg, Division Creation and Position Reclass
Schedule A
2.Sheriff's Office 2022 Reorg Schedule B
3.Sheriff's Office- 2022 Reorganization, Position Reclassification and
Creation of New Division Write Up
c.Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance with the Michigan State Police for the
2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: with the
Michigan State Police for the 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Grant. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-124
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the Michigan State Police for the 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic
Science Improvement Grant
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has been awarded
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Paul Coverdell Grant funding in the amount of $71,553
from the State of Michigan, Department of State Police for the period April 1,
2022 through March 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS the OCSO provides forensic laboratory services to Oakland County
and its neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS grant funding in the amount of $40,785 will be used to purchase
opioid-specific test kits; and
WHEREAS grant funding in the amount of $30,768 will be used to continue
covering a portion of one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible (FTE)
Forensic Lab Investigator (position #11785) in the Sheriff's Office Investigative
& Forensic Services Division, Forensic Services Unit; and
WHEREAS the balance of funding $113,871, $113,709 for position #11785 and
$162 for testing kits, is available in the Law Enforcement Enhancement Lab
Fees Restricted Fund (#21340); and
WHEREAS the grant award 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 approves the Fiscal Year 2022 Coverdell grant award in the
amount of $71,553 for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $113,871 be transferred from the Law
Enforcement Enhancement Lab Fees Restricted Fund (#21340).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) SR funded Full-Time Eligible
Forensic Lab Investigator position #11785.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment, and continuation of the Special Revenue
position in the grant is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 budget is amended as detailed in
the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.2022 Coverdell Grant Schedule A
2.GrantReviewForm Signoff
3.FY22 OCSO SAA Coverdell Contract
4.MSP FY 2022 (BJA FY 2021) Coverdell Budget_OCSO_Rev 2-
22_Redacted
d.Sheriff’s Office - Resolution Establishing Marine Patrol Services
Agreement Rates for May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Establishing Marine
Patrol Services Agreement Rates for May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-125
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Establishing Marine Patrol Services Agreement Rates for May 1,
2022 through December 31, 2024
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
permit the Sheriff's Office to enter into agreements with townships, villages, and
cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff's marine patrol services; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and the Sheriff developed the
2022/2023/2024 marine patrol agreement rates for the period commencing May
1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the following marine patrol agreement rates per deputy
for Law Enforcement Services for the period May 1, 2022, through December
31, 2024:
2022 2023 2024
Marine Deputy with Boat
$40.13 $41.34 $42.77
Marine Deputy with Boat Overtime
Rate $53.44 $54.91 $56.62
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that budget amendments will be included with
the individual Marine Patrol Services agreements.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Marine Deputy without Boat
$28.97 $30.18 $31.16
Marine Deputy without Boat
Overtime Rate $42.28 $43.75 $45.46
e.Sheriff’s Office - Contract Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Parks and Recreation Commission for 2022, 2023, and 2024
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Contract: Law Enforcement
Services Agreement with the Parks and Recreation Commission for 2022, 2023,
and 2024. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-126
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Parks and
Recreation Commission for 2022, 2023, and 2024
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contractual agreements for the purpose
of Law Enforcement; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office and Parks and Recreation Commission currently
have an agreement for Law Enforcement Services; and
WHEREAS the current agreement will expire on March 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has requested that the
agreement be continued with modifications through December 2024; and
WHEREAS one (1) Sergeant position (#4030601-01788) will continue through
September 30, 2022, and be deleted effective October 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS one (1) Deputy II position (#4030601-12096) will be deleted
effective April 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS the rates in the attached agreement are consistent with the rates as
established by this board for the local units of government; and
WHEREAS this agreement has been through the County Executive review
process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to enter into an agreement for
Law Enforcement Services with the Parks and Recreation Commission for the
remainder of 2022, 2023 and 2024 at the rates provided in the attached
agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible
Sergeant position (#4030601-01788) effective October 1, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible
Deputy II position (#4030601-12096) effective April 1, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the positions in this
agreement be contingent on future agreement renewal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the budget is amended as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.LE Services Agreement for Parks Rec 2022 2023 2024 Schedule A FINAL
2.Sheriff - LES Parks Commission 2022-2024. Write Up
3.OCSO 2022-2024 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PARKS AND REC
f.Health & Human Services - Health Division - Grant Amendment #3 to the
FY 2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Grant Amendment: #3 to the FY
2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement. Seconded by
Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-127
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: #3 to the FY 2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department
Agreement
WHEREAS Oakland County Health Division has received Amendment #3 to the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Fiscal Year
(FY) 2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement in the
amount of $189,404 for the period November 1, 2021, through September 30,
2022; and
WHEREAS Amendment #3 changes the total amount of the agreement from
$10,677,527 to $10,866,931, an increase of $189,404; and
WHEREAS Amendment #3 provides American Rescue Plan funding to assist
the Home Visiting Program and associated families with the means to respond
to immediate needs resulting from the impacts of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS this funding will support the costs of providing services and supplies
to families, including program costs and training needs for the Home Visiting
Program for the period November 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS the Health Division is requesting to create one (1) Special Revenue
(SR) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Public Health Nurse III position within the Public
Health Nursing Services unit (#1060230); and
WHEREAS no County match is required; and
WHEREAS Amendment #3 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 authorizes Amendment #3 to the Fiscal Year 2022
Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement totaling $189,404 for
the period of November 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) Special Revenue Full-Time
Eligible (FTE) Public Health Nurse III position (#1060230).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
county to any future commitment and continuation of this position and program
is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to
execute this agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within
fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which is consistent with the
agreement as originally approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 Special Revenue budget is
amended per the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.FY22 LHD Emerging Threats Amend#3_Schedule A
2.Grant Review Sign-Off - FY22 LHD Emerging Threats Amendment #3
3.Health - FY22 Emerging Threats Local Health Dept Grant.Write Up
4.Draft Contact
5.ATT I
6.ATT III
7.ATT IV
g.Public Services - Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center - Donation -
Acceptance of Gift to the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet
Adoption Center
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Donation: - Acceptance of Gift to
the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center. Seconded by
Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-128
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: - Acceptance of Gift to the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet
Adoption Center
WHEREAS the mission of the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center, in part, is
to provide a humane haven for animals in our care and to promote responsible
pet placement; and
WHEREAS many individuals have become involved with our shelters either
through volunteer activities or donations to support this mission; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center
Legacy Fund was established to receive donations to assist our efforts to
provide the highest quality service and treatment to animals entrusted in our
care; and
WHEREAS Mr. Kenneth Earl Thweatt was a generous and compassionate
resident of Oakland County and beloved pet parent to Delilah and Alley Cat,
both of which he adopted from the Oakland County Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS Mr. Kenneth Thweatt named the Oakland County Animal Shelter as
a beneficiary of funds in the amount of $1,090,590.43; and
WHEREAS MR #83204 requires that gift donations with a value of $10,000 or
more, with no match or other financial obligations to the County, be reviewed by
the department’s/division’s liaison committee, acknowledged by the Board of
Commissioners by signed resolution, accounted for in the appropriate
departmental donation account, and recorded as a general fixed County asset.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners acknowledges the generous gift of $1,090,590.43 donated by
the late Mr. Kenneth Earl Thweatt to the Oakland County Animal Shelter and
Pet Adoption Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donation will be accounted for in the
Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center’s Legacy Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this
time.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
REGULAR AGENDA
13.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a.Economic Development - Resolution Business Forward Initiative
William Miller III moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Business Forward
Initiative. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-129
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Business Forward Initiative
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 U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule
for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, 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 pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #21284, the Board of
Commissioners approved appropriations of $2,500,000 for the Oakland
Together Small Business Recovery and Resilience Business Professional
Services Assistance Grant Program, and $500,000 to obtain the services of
business community navigators to provide counseling and technical assistance
to Oakland County businesses and organizations in underserved communities;
and
WHEREAS consolidating these two programs will serve to direct American
Rescue Plan Act funding for acute/urgent small business support to the
intended recipients. Rebranding the consolidated programs will be known as
Business Forward; and
WHEREAS the county has successfully launched the Business Forward
programs in underserved communities and wishes to continue the program and
expand its reach to directly impact small businesses in all Oakland County
communities as they recover, grow and thrive; and
WHEREAS the duration of the Business Forward program will exceed the one-
year timeline as initially authorized with MR #21284, an extension is required for
continuation of the program; and
WHEREAS the Business Forward program is targeting support to over 6,300
Oakland County small businesses each year, thru calendar year 2026, which
will result in supporting over 25,000 new, emerging, and established
entrepreneurs county-wide. These identified small businesses are in industries
that have been identified by the 36th Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook
Report as Incomplete -Recovery; those industries are accommodation and food
services, retail trade, other services, arts, entertainment and recreation, private
health and social services, information and manufacturing; and
WHEREAS an additional appropriation of $15,000,000 is requested to address
the economic harm resulting from the public health emergency caused by
COVID-19 to the industries identified above.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby appropriates $15,000,000 from the American Rescue
Plan Act for the Business Forward program – Phase II, for the purposes of
providing direct support to the county’s small businesses and investing in the
tools, expertise, and resources needed by the small business community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby
approves an extension of the Business Forward program for the expanded
services to the small business community in Oakland County and reaffirms the
$3,000,000 appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the program 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 the American Rescue Plan Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of American Rescue Plan Act
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 all ARPA funding for contracts in support of
advancing the goals of the Business Forward program will need to be obligated
no later than December 31, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ARPA funds allocated to the Business
Forward program will need to be expended no later than December 31, 2026, in
accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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.Economic Development Business Forward Initiative_Schedule A
2.Business Forward Presentation
14.FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee.
15.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a.Human Resources - Staffing Modification to Create Chief Employee &
Labor Relations Officer Classification and Position
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Staffing Modification : to Create
Chief Employee & Labor Relations Officer Classification and Position.
Seconded by William Miller III.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-130
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: to Create Chief Employee & Labor Relations Officer Classification
and Position
WHEREAS Employee and Labor Relations has two full-time employees that are
dedicated to supporting almost 5,000 employees and 13 labor unions, and is
responsible for all policy and merit rule interpretation and management,
administering collective bargaining agreements, addressing employee
complaints, investigations, and disciplinary actions throughout the County, as
well as ensuring compliance and enforcement with State and Federal labor laws
throughout the organization; and
WHEREAS it has been determined there is a need to have a position with a
legal background to interpret labor contracts, act as the County’s chief
negotiator in collective bargaining, oversee investigations, and collaborate with
Corporation Counsel to develop and represent departments in matters brought
before the Personnel Appeal Board; and
WHEREAS it is being requested to create a new classification and full-time
eligible (FTE) GF/GP funded position titled Chief Employee & Labor Relations
Officer; and
WHEREAS the financial impact for FY 2022 is ($61,572) due to the two deleted
positions being vacant all fiscal year, FY 2023 and FY 2024 impact of $23,684
will be offset using Human Resources Department Legal Services account; and
WHEREAS the cost of this position will be offset by deleting two (2) vacant
GF/GP positions, and a decrease in the Human Resources Department Legal
Services line item (10100-1050103-183130-731073).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create the following Merit
classification:
Title Salary
Grade
FLSA Status
Chief Employee & Labor Relations
Officer
131 Exempt
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) FTE GF/GP Chief Employee &
Labor Relations Officer position within the Human Resources Department,
Administration Division, Labor Relations Unit (1050103).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete the following positions:
Position #Classification Status Salary Grade
1050403-02090 Human Resources
Analyst
FTE 118
1050103-12163 Project Advisor PTNE 223
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to amend the FY 2022-2024 Budget as reflected
in Schedule A - Budget Amendment attached.
Vote Summary (13-8-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray
No: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip
Weipert, Thomas Kuhn, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A Labor Relations Chief Creation
2.HR - Request for Chief of Employee and Labor Relations Memo
3.HR - Chief of Employee and Labor Relations Write Up
4.Job Description - Chief Employee and Labor Relations Officer
b.Human Resources - Policy Adopting a Hybrid Work Policy
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Policy: Adopting a Hybrid Work
Policy. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
William Miller III moved to amend the resolution as follows:
Add the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to each department implementing
the Hybrid Work Policy, each department shall submit a written
implementation plan to the Human Resources Department.
Seconded by Michael Gingell.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was amended.
Discussion followed.
Motion to Adopt the Resolution as Amended Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-131
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Adopting a Hybrid Work Policy
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic required Oakland County to provide
services to our residents in different and innovative ways, as offices were shut
down and more services moved online; and
WHEREAS after time and working through this new type of work environment,
allowing both remote and on-site work practices have multiple benefits for
Oakland County and residents; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and Human Resources Department have
received requests to allow for hybrid work models in departments based on the
required work environment and maintaining high quality services; and
WHEREAS an internal work group consisting of Human Resources,
Corporation Counsel, Risk Management, Information Technology, and Union
representation was formed to address all areas that needed to be addressed
from a legal and/or risk point of reference, and a policy and agreement
prepared; and
WHEREAS no additional funding or budget amendment is required at this
time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the attached Hybrid Work Policy and
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report on the Hybrid Work Policy and how
it enhances and advances the Oakland County Executive's Strategic Plan and
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) program objectives and initiatives shall be
forwarded to the Board one year after adoption and presented to the Legislative
Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Hybrid Work Policy will remain in effect for 18
months following the adoption of this resolution, and may be extended by
approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's
Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee shall receive
progress reports on implementation of the Hybrid Work Policy no less than
every six months. Reports shall include, but not be limited to:
Copies of all department specific plans for implementing Hybrid Work
Policy
Evaluation on department function and performance and productivity
Impact on employee recruitment and retainment
Effect on department work culture
Recommendations and suggestions to improve the Hybrid Work Policy
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this
time.
Vote Summary (16-5-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson,
William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet
Jackson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: Michael Spisz, Christine Long, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Gary
McGillivray
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.HR - Hybrid Work Policy Memo
2.Hybrid Work Policy
3.HR - Hybrid Work Policy Agreement
Human Resources - BOC Amendment Woodward Amendment #1
William Miller III moved to accept the attached BOC Amendment: Woodward
Amendment #1. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22131
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Woodward Amendment #1
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic required Oakland County to provide
services to our residents in different and innovative ways, as offices were shut
down and more services moved online; and
WHEREAS after time and working through this new type of work environment,
allowing both remote and on-site work practices have multiple benefits for
Oakland County and residents; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and Human Resources Department have
received requests to allow for hybrid work models in departments based on the
required work environment and maintaining high quality services; and
WHEREAS an internal work group consisting of Human Resources,
Corporation Counsel, Risk Management, Information Technology, and Union
representation was formed to address all areas that needed to be addressed
from a legal and/or risk point of reference, and a policy and agreement
prepared; and
WHEREAS no additional funding or budget amendment is required at this
time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the attached Hybrid Work Policy and
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report on the Hybrid Work Policy and how
it enhances and advances the Oakland County Executive's Strategic Plan and
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) program objectives and initiatives shall be
forwarded to the Board one year after adoption and presented to the Legislative
Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to each department implementing
the Hybrid Work Policy, each department shall submit a written
implementation plan to the Human Resources Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Hybrid Work Policy will remain in effect for 18
months following the adoption of this resolution, and may be extended by
approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's
Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee shall receive
progress reports on implementation of the Hybrid Work Policy no less than
every six months. Reports shall include, but not be limited to:
Copies of all department specific plans for implementing Hybrid Work
Policy
Evaluation on department function and performance and productivity
Impact on employee recruitment and retainment
Effect on department work culture
Recommendations and suggestions to improve the Hybrid Work Policy
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this
time.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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 - Appointment to Regional Convention Facility
Authority - Citizens Advisory Council
Kristen Nelson moved to confirm the attached Appointment: to Regional
Convention Facility Authority - Citizens Advisory Council. Seconded by Karen
Joliat.
Motion Passed.
Report
IN RE: to Regional Convention Facility Authority - Citizens Advisory
Council
The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having
considered the expiring appointment on the Citizens Advisory Council - Detroit
Regional Convention Facility Authority, recommends that MiVida Burrus be
reappointed for a four-year term commencing March 3, 2022, until March 2,
2026.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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.Burrus - AppforReappt.
d.Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreement Fiscal Year 2022
Wage Reopener with the Oakland County Employees Union, Affiliated with
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58, AFL-CIO
(OCEU)
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Fiscal Year 2022 Wage Reopener with the Oakland County Employees Union,
Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58, AFL-
CIO (OCEU). Seconded by William Miller III.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-132
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Fiscal Year 2022 Wage Reopener with the Oakland County
Employees Union, Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local 58, AFL-CIO (OCEU)
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, and the Oakland County Employees Union
affiliated with IBEW Local 58, AFL-CIO (OCEU), have negotiated a Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the period October 31, 2019 through September 30,
2022; and
WHEREAS the Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect has a Wage
Reopener only clause for Fiscal Year 2022; and
WHEREAS the parties have negotiated wage increases for Fiscal Year 2022,
for represented employees in Animal Control, Homeland Security, Facilities
Maintenance and Operations, Sheriff’s Office, Parks and Recreation and Water
Resource Commissioner (WRC) as outlined in Schedule B; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a four percent (4%) wage increase for
the classifications within this bargaining unit except for the Maintenance-
Laborer – WRC classification as this will receive a six percent (6%) wage
increase; and
WHEREAS the wage increase of four percent (4%) and six percent (6%) for the
represented classifications is a one-time equity adjustment on total
compensation which is effective from October 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS the total annual cost associated with the new wages is $381,851, of
which $108,765 impacts the General Fund (#10100), $179,374 for the Facilities
Maintenance & Operations Fund (#63100), $78,260 to the Parks and
Recreation Fund (#50800), and $15,452 to Drain Equipment Fund (#63900).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Wage Reopener for the represented
classifications with a one-time equity adjustment on wages effective from
October 1, 2021 and upon approval by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the
County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022-2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (11-10-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny
Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray
No: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long,
Philip Weipert, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Robert Hoffman, Adam
Kochenderfer
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.FY22 OCEU SCHED A ( BU 011, 018, 020 ,023 ,024, 050 and 055)
2.Schedule B - OCEU Salary Schedule
3.OCEU Original CBA 2019 - 2022
e.Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreement Fiscal Years 2022,
2023, 2024, and 2025 with the International Union of Operating Engineers,
Local 324, for Representing Non-Supervisory Employees in the Facilities,
Maintenance and Operations/Heating Plant
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 324, for Representing Non-Supervisory Employees
in the Facilities, Maintenance and Operations/Heating Plant. Seconded by
William Miller III.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-133
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with the International Union
of Operating Engineers, Local 324, for Representing Non-Supervisory
Employees in the Facilities, Maintenance and Operations/Heating Plant
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 324 (OE 324), entered into and negotiated a Collective
Bargaining Agreement covering approximately eight (8) non-supervisory
employees in the Facilities, Maintenance and Operations/Heating Plant; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed to a four (4) year Collective Bargaining
Agreement for the period April 23, 2022 through September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to maintain the 1.5% wage increase
provided on September 25, 2021. Should a general wage increase greater than
1.5% be provided to the general, non-represented employee group, then this
bargaining unit would be entitled to the same increase applied at the same time
and in the same manner; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to terms pertaining to general wage
increases for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025, shift premiums, classification
changes, salary step placements, Compensatory Time, on-call pay, healthcare
and retirement benefits, death leave, professional license reimbursement, boot
and uniform allowance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the proposed Agreement between the County of
Oakland and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324,
covering the period of April 23, 2022 through September 30, 2025, for non-
supervisory employees in Facilities, Maintenance and Operations/Heating Plant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County
of Oakland, is authorized to execute said supplemental agreements as
attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2025 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (13-8-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Adam Kochenderfer
No: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip
Weipert, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Robert Hoffman
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2.OPER ENGINEERS SUMMARY OF AGREEMENT FY 2022-2025
3.Op Engineers CBA Boiler Operators
4.Job Description- Boiler Mechanic I
5.Job Description- Boiler Mechanic II
6.Job Description- Boiler Mechanic III
7.Job Description- Boiler Operator I
8.Job Description- Boiler Operator II
9.Job Description- Boiler Operator III
f.Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreement Fiscal Years 2022,
2023, and 2024 Supplemental with the United Auto Workers (UAW), Local
889, for Representing Health and Human Services, Supervisory and Non-
Supervisory Employees
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024 Supplemental with the United Auto Workers
(UAW), Local 889, for Representing Health and Human Services, Supervisory
and Non-Supervisory Employees. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-134
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024 Supplemental with the United
Auto Workers (UAW), Local 889, for Representing Health and Human
Services, Supervisory and Non-Supervisory Employees
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889
(UAW), have negotiated and entered into a Supplemental Collective Bargaining
Agreement covering approximately 234 supervisory and non-supervisory
employees in the Health and Human Services Department for the period
February 24, 2022, through September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed the classifications listed in the attached
Supplemental agreement will be represented by this bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to terms pertaining to general wage
increases for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, classification and salary grade changes,
4/10 work schedules, Overtime Canvass and Rotation, on-call pay,
Compensatory Time, healthcare and retirement benefits, mileage, vaccination
and Personal Protection Equipment provisions, boot, clothing and uniform
allowance, and the use of outside contractors; and
WHEREAS the total annual cost associated with the agreement is $457,690, of
which $76,540 impacts the General Fund (#10100), and $381,150 impacts the
Fringe Benefit Fund (67800).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the attached proposed Supplemental Agreement between the County
of Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889, covering the period of
February 24, 2022, through September 30, 2024, for supervisory and non-
supervisory employees in the Health and Human Services Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County
of Oakland, is authorized to execute said supplemental agreements as
attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (13-8-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Adam Kochenderfer
No: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip
Weipert, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Robert Hoffman
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.HHS FY 2022-2024 UAW Collective B.A. for Sup. and Non-Sup_Sch. A
2.UAW H&HS Supervisory and NonSupervisory CBA
3.Original CBA
16.PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a.Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Resolution Establishing the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Establishing the Oakland
County Housing Trust Fund. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-135
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Establishing the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund
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 U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule
for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, 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 devastating impacts of the COVID-19 health pandemic has
exacerbated the limited or uncertain availability of stable, safe, adequate, and
attainable housing in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a need of 11,582 additional units of affordable
housing needing to be created over the next decade; and
WHEREAS of the more than 150,000 renters in Oakland County, 41.4% are
cost burdened, paying more than 30% of their income in rent; and
WHEREAS the average wait for a Housing Choice Voucher in Oakland County
is 26 months; and
WHEREAS there is a desperate need of affordable housing in Oakland County,
the Neighborhood & Housing Development Division recommends the creation
of the Housing Trust Fund, the creation of two new classifications for additional
positions within the Neighborhood & Housing Development Division, and
creation of the Board to oversee the Housing Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS two (2) new classifications of Housing Trust Fund Manager at
salary grade 127 and Housing Trust Fund Coordinator at salary grade 114 will
be established; and
WHEREAS two (2) positions within the Neighborhood & Housing Development
unit (#1060701); one (1) Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year
General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) Housing Trust Fund Manager position,
and one (1) PTNE 1,000 hours per year GF/GP Housing Trust Fund
Coordinator position will be created; and
WHEREAS a FY 2022 General Fund appropriation and transfer of $40,000,
sourced from a portion of the State Revenue Sharing revenue dollars, to the
Housing Trust Fund (#21400) is recommended for the new position and
operating costs; and
WHEREAS to sustainably and continually fund the HTF, the Neighborhood &
Housing Development Division recommends and requests that effective FY
2023 an annual appropriation and transfer of $2,000,000 from the General
Fund, sourced from a portion of the State Revenue Sharing revenue dollars, is
provided to the Housing Trust Fund (#21400); and
WHEREAS the Neighborhood & Housing Development Division requests a one-
time appropriation of $5,000,000 in the American Rescue Plan Act – Local
Fiscal Recovery Fund (#21285).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes a one-time Fiscal Year 2022 appropriation in the
amount of $5,000,000 in the American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds (#21285) for the Oakland County Housing Trust Project (Project
100000003663). This funding will be used to increase available affordable or
attainable rental and homeowner occupied housing throughout Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an additional one-time assignment in the amount of
$5,000,000 in the American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
(#21285) for the Oakland County Housing Trust Project and a separate
resolution will be issued at a future date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a separate Oakland County Housing Trust
Fund (HTF) (Special Revenue Fund #21400) be established to account for the
Oakland County contributions and any other federal or state revenue for the
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes a FY 2022 appropriation and transfer in the amount
of $40,000 from the General Fund, sourced from a portion of the State Revenue
Sharing revenue dollars, to the HTF (#21400) in order to fund the partial year
costs associated with the new positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation and transfer in the amount of
$2,000,000 annually from the General Fund, sourced from a portion of the State
Revenue Sharing revenue dollars, to the HTF (#21400) effective with FY 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners creates the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund Board (HTF
Board), which shall consist of seven (7) members. The HTF Board members
shall have relevant development, funding and/or oversight experience including,
but not limited to, working or volunteering for non-profit or for-profit developers,
working for lending institutions, or serving as a County Commissioner. The HTF
Board shall consist of the following members who shall serve two (2) year
terms:
One (1) Neighborhood & Housing Development Division staff to chair the
board and appointed by the Neighborhood & Housing Development
Manager;
Three (3) members appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners; and
Three (3) members appointed by the County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the HTF shall be administered by the
Neighborhood & Housing Development Division and the Neighborhood &
Housing Development Division shall create bylaws for the HTF and the HTF
Board operations along with an application process to request HTF funding and
all documents, agreements and guidelines for the implementation, distribution,
and monitoring of HTF activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the HTF Board shall be responsible to:
approve the creation of and changes to bylaws developed by the
Neighborhood & Housing Development Division;
approve housing development funding priorities proposed by the
Neighborhood & Housing Development Division;
evaluate all housing proposals requesting funding from the HTF;
approve housing proposals requesting less than or equal to $1,500,000
from the HTF. Recommend approval of housing proposals requesting
more than $1,500,000 from the HTF shall require an adopted resolution
by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Neighborhood & Housing Development
Division shall be authorized to execute the documents and agreements required
to effectuate the transfer of HTF monies, subject to review by Risk Management
and Corporation Counsel after a proposal is approved accordingly by the HTF
Board or Board of Commissioners. The HTF Board is not authorized to execute
any documents or agreements on behalf of the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Neighborhood & Housing Development
Division will submit an annual report of HTF activities to the Public Health and
Safety Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the HTF shall be used for the creation of
affordable or attainable housing units or other uses that support the creation of
affordable or attainable housing, including, but not limited to, acquisition,
predevelopment and rehabilitation of residential properties for single family or
multi-family developments. Non-profit developers are eligible to receive these
funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to establish the following classifications:
Classification Salary Grade
Housing Trust Fund Manager 127
Housing Trust Fund Coordinator 114
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following Special Revenue funded
positions within the Neighborhood & Housing Development unit (#1060701):
Quantity Eligibility Classification
1 PTNE 1,000 hours per year Housing Trust Fund Manager
1 PTNE 1,000 hours per year Housing Trust Fund Coordinator
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the HTF shall be administered in
conformance with federal, state, and local laws, 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 (12-9-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell,
Thomas Kuhn, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray
No: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long,
Philip Weipert, Charles Moss, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.Oakland County Housing Trust Fund_Sch. A Final
2.N&HD - AHTF Write Up
b.Board of Commissioners - Budget Amendment Appropriating American
Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Oakland Together
Housing Security Initiative
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Budget Amendment: Appropriating
American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Oakland
Together Housing Security Initiative. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Micheal Spisz to amend the resolution as follows:
Amend the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that annual quarterly reports detailing
expenditures and performance metrics for Oakland Together Housing Security
Initiative shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners, Public Health and
Safety Committee.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was amended.
Discussion followed.
Motion to Adopt the Resolution as Amended Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-035
Sponsored By: Charles Cavell
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative
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 U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule
for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, 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 devastating impacts of the COVID-19 health pandemic has
exacerbated the limited or uncertain availability of stable, safe, adequate, and
attainable housing in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS there are roughly 3,000 homeless Oakland County residents; and
WHEREAS there are only 172 permanent year-round emergency shelter beds
able to serve roughly 1,000 homeless Oakland County residents annually; and
WHEREAS over 69,000 privately owned homes are cost burdened, paying
more than 30% of their monthly income toward housing costs; and
WHEREAS a worker in Oakland County who earns the minimum wage of $9.65
per hour would need to work 65 hours per week in order to afford a modest 2-
bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the proposed Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative will
provide safe, attainable and accessible housing to residents impacted by the
COVID-19 health pandemic and the negative economic impacts in our
communities and will be designed to meet LFRF eligibility and reporting
requirements; and
WHEREAS an appropriation of $7,000,000 is requested to proceed with the
Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative (OTHSI).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation in the amount of $7,000,000 in
American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds assigned to the
Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative. The OTHSI funding shall be
allocated into the following programs as follows:
• $5,000,000 for the creation of a Shelter Capacity Fund. Funds are to
be used to increase the number of available emergency shelter beds for both
individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community and to
de-congregate currently available units to improve safety and privacy. The fund
will be used for one-time costs including but not limited to the acquisition of land
and construction of shelters or acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing
structures such as motels, hotels, or other facilities to be used for shelters. The
Neighborhood & Housing Development Division will administer this program,
develop an application process for eligible shelter providers to apply for funding,
be responsible for accepting, reviewing, and making funding decisions based on
this application process, and monitor the use of funds through the collection and
review of quarterly reports. To accomplish this, up to $100,000 a year may be
used for administrative support. (Project 100000003687 titled ARP NHD Shelter
Capacity)
• $2,000,000 to re-establish the Roofs, Ramps and Repairs program to
offer critical home repairs for homeowners who live in the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development Qualified Census Tracts in Oakland County.
Priority will be given to senior-owned homes. The Neighborhood & Housing
Development Division shall act as contract administrator and shall be
authorized to enter into a contract for services for program administration,
subject to review by the Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel. Up to
$100,000 per year may be used for administrative and operational costs until
the funds are expended. (Project 100000003688 titled ARP NHD Home
Repairs).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that unless otherwise stated in this resolution,
the Neighborhood & Housing Development Division shall act as contract
administrator for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative and shall be
authorized to enter into contracts for services for program administration,
subject to review by the Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that quarterly reports detailing expenditures and
performance metrics for Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative shall be
forwarded to the Board of Commissioners, Public Health and Safety Committee.
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 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (16-5-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, 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: Michael Gingell, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Thomas Kuhn, Charles
Moss
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1.Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative_Schedule A FINAL (4.1.22)
Board of Commissioners - BOC Amendment Spisz Amendment #1
Michael Spisz moved to adopt the attached BOC Amendment: Spisz
Amendment #1. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22035
Sponsored By: Michael Spisz
IN RE: Spisz Amendment #1
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 U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule
for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, 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 devastating impacts of the COVID-19 health pandemic has
exacerbated the limited or uncertain availability of stable, safe, adequate, and
attainable housing in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS there are roughly 3,000 homeless Oakland County residents; and
WHEREAS there are only 172 permanent year-round emergency shelter beds
able to serve roughly 1,000 homeless Oakland County residents quarterly; and
WHEREAS over 69,000 privately owned homes are cost burdened, paying
more than 30% of their monthly income toward housing costs; and
WHEREAS a worker in Oakland County who earns the minimum wage of $9.65
per hour would need to work 65 hours per week in order to afford a modest 2-
bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the proposed Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative will
provide safe, attainable and accessible housing to residents impacted by the
COVID-19 health pandemic and the negative economic impacts in our
communities and will be designed to meet LFRF eligibility and reporting
requirements; and
WHEREAS an appropriation of $7,000,000 is requested to proceed with the
Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative (OTHSI).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation in the amount of $7,000,000 in
American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds assigned to the
Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative. The OTHSI funding shall be
allocated into the following programs as follows:
• $5,000,000 for the creation of a Shelter Capacity Fund. Funds are to
be used to increase the number of available emergency shelter beds for both
individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community and to
de-congregate currently available units to improve safety and privacy. The fund
will be used for one-time costs including but not limited to the acquisition of land
and construction of shelters or acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing
structures such as motels, hotels, or other facilities to be used for shelters. The
Neighborhood & Housing Development Division will administer this program,
develop an application process for eligible shelter providers to apply for funding,
be responsible for accepting, reviewing, and making funding decisions based on
this application process, and monitor the use of funds through the collection and
review of quarterly reports. To accomplish this, up to $100,000 a year may be
used for administrative support. (Project 100000003687 titled ARP NHD Shelter
Capacity)
• $2,000,000 to re-establish the Roofs, Ramps and Repairs program to
offer critical home repairs for homeowners who live in the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development Qualified Census Tracts in Oakland County.
Priority will be given to senior-owned homes. The Neighborhood & Housing
Development Division shall act as contract administrator and shall be
authorized to enter into a contract for services for program administration,
subject to review by the Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel. Up to
$100,000 per year may be used for administrative and operational costs until
the funds are expended. (Project 100000003688 titled ARP NHD Home
Repairs).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that unless otherwise stated in this resolution,
the Neighborhood & Housing Development Division shall act as contract
administrator for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative and shall be
authorized to enter into contracts for services for program administration,
subject to review by the Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that annual quarterly reports detailing
expenditures and performance metrics for Oakland Together Housing Security
Initiative shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners, Public Health and
Safety Committee.
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 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, 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.Health & 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
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached 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. Seconded by Gary McGillivray.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-136
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: 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
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by
letter dated September 21, 2021, transmitted to the Neighborhood & Housing
Development Division (N&HD) a Program Year 2021 allocation of the HOME
Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program in the
amount of $10,396,043 for the program year period of September 21, 2021
through September 30, 2030; and
WHEREAS in accordance with the Notice and the HOME-ARP Grant
Agreement, a Participating Jurisdiction (PJ), as of the Federal Award Date, may
use up to five percent ($519,802.15) of its total award for administrative and
planning costs; and
WHEREAS this resolution does not constitute acceptance of the total award or
approval of any future HOME-ARP activities as a separate resolution will be
issued at a future date; and
WHEREAS the administrative and planning portion of the grant funds will
continue to fund the following six (6) Full-Time Eligible Special Revenue (SR)
positions in the Department of Health and Human Services/Neighborhood &
Housing Development Division (1060701): one (1) Supervisor N&HD
Administrative Services position (#01371), two (2) Supervisor N&HD positions
(# 00999 and 03182), one (1) N&HD Community Liaison position (#14811), one
(1) Chief N&HD position (#14810), one (1) Manager N&HD position (#14809);
and
WHEREAS the grant agreement 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 Administrative and Planning Funds, in the amount of
$519,802.15, of the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the period of September
21, 2021 through September 30, 2030.
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 within fifteen
percent (15%) of the original award, consistent with the original agreement as
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of these grants does not
obligate the County to any future commitments and continuation of the Special
Revenue positions is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2024 Special Revenue
budgets are amended per the attached Schedule A, to reflect the PY 2021 grant
award of $519,802.15.
Vote Summary (12-9-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray
No: Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert,
Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1.NHD 2021 HOME-ARP_Schedule A
2.Grant Review Sign-Off
3.20210921_Oakland County_HOME ARP_2021GrantTransmittalLetter
4.Oakland County HOME ARP Grant Agreement
17.Reports of Special Committees
18.Special Order of Business
19.Unfinished Business
20.New & Miscellaneous Business
a.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Sponsoring the 13th Annual
International Lyon Township Kite Festival on June 4 and June 5, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-137
Sponsored By: Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham
IN RE: Sponsoring the 13th Annual International Lyon Township Kite
Festival on June 4 and June 5, 2022
WHEREAS the history of kites dates back to ancient Asia with the earliest
known depiction being dated from 9500–9000 years B.C.; and
WHEREAS the 13th Annual International Lyon Township Kite Festival
celebrates this history with free kites for attendees, kite decorating for children,
and demonstrations by world renowned professional kite flyers; and
WHEREAS the International Kite Festival, held at the James F. Atchison
Memorial Park atop a majestic hill in New Hudson (Lyon Township) on June 4
and 5, 2022, provides a safe, outdoor and COVID-friendly event that is free to
the public and includes activities for all ages; and
WHEREAS more than 1,000 free kites will be provided to kids along with kite
decorating and flying, kids' entertainment, games and crafts, and music and
other live entertainment will be provided; and
WHEREAS attendees can see spectacular displays of unique kites with groups
of professional kite flyers perform choreographed routines all day through the
whole festival; and
WHEREAS spending time outdoors has a positive impact on mental health by
reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and improving attention, lowering
stress, and creating better moods; and
WHEREAS the International Kite Festival is also a way for the community to
learn about and interact with local nonprofits, connecting causes with donors
and people with services; and
WHEREAS the International Kite Festival is Oakland County's biggest kite-flying
event is organized by the nonprofit Lyon Events Organization (LEO) and brings
in professional kite flyers from all over the world; and
WHEREAS one-time funding of $5,000 is available from the non-departmental
transfers General Fund Special Projects expenditure line item and will be re-
appropriated within the Board of Commissioners General Fund Special Projects
expenditure line item budget for the sponsorship of the 13th Annual Lyon
Township Kite Festival.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes sponsoring the 13th Annual International Lyon
Township Kite Festival in the amount of $5,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee. There were no objections.
Attachment:
1.Schedule A - Budget Amendment
b.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Proclaiming April 2022 as National
Fair Housing Month in Oakland County
Marcia Gershenson moved suspension of the rules for the attached Resolution:
Proclaiming April 2022 as National Fair Housing Month in Oakland County.
Seconded by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (14-7-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Philip Weipert, Gwen
Markham, Angela Powell, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Adam
Kochenderfer
No: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Thomas
Kuhn, Yolanda Smith Charles, Robert Hoffman
Abstain: None
Marcia Gershenson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Proclaining April
2022 as National Fair Housing Month in Oakland County as amended.
Seconded by Gary McGillivray.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-138
Sponsored By: Charles Cavell, David Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Janet
Jackson, Adam Kochenderfer, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Philip Weipert,
William Miller III, Michael Spisz, Angela Powell, Charles Moss, Kristen Nelson,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Gary McGillivray
IN RE: Proclaiming April 2022 as National Fair Housing Month in Oakland
County
WHEREAS the Fair Housing Act, enacted on April 11, 1968, safeguarded into federal law
the goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination in the United
States; and
WHEREAS the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color,
religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability, and commits recipients of federal
funding to affirmatively further fair housing in their communities; and
WHEREAS more than fifty years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act, discrimination
persists, and many communities remain segregated; and
WHEREAS many individuals still experience different sales prices or rental charges for the
sale or rental of a dwelling based on one’s color; or are assigned a certain “area” of a building
or complex to live due to their religion; or denied a mortgage or are charged a higher interest
rate since they have a disability; and
WHEREAS these acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity
are unacceptable to a common sense of decency and fairness; and
WHEREAS our social fabric, the economy, health, and environment are strengthened in
diverse, inclusive communities; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is committed to the mission and
intent of Congress to provide fair and equal housing opportunities for all.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby declare the month of April 2022 as Fair Housing Month in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County is an inclusive County committed to fair
housing and the promotion of appropriate activities by private and public entities to provide
and advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of
Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is
requested to forward copies of the adopted resolution to the Fair Housing Center of
Metropolitan Detroit, the Fair Housing Center for Southeast and Mid-Michigan, the Alliance
for Housing, the Community of Housing Network, and the HOPE Warming Center.
Vote Summary (18-3-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Janet
Jackson, Karen Joliat, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas Kuhn, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham,
Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Charles Moss, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Michael
Spisz, Philip Weipert, David Woodward.
No: Michael Gingell, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long.
Abstain: None
c.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Establishing the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners Marine Safety Patrol Matching Grant Program
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-139
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Establishing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Marine
Safety Patrol Matching Grant Program
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Marine Safety Patrol
Matching Grant Program is a partnership between the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners and local municipalities throughout the county; and
WHEREAS the purpose of this matching grant program is to provide enhanced
marine safety patrol and enforcement through the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Office for cities, villages, and townships that share jurisdiction of lakes in the
county with public access boating sites; and
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's
Office to enter into agreements with townships, villages, and cities for the
purpose of providing Sheriff's marine patrol services; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office provides regular/routine marine patrol hours on
municipal lakes in Oakland County by entering into a three-year contract with
local municipalities; and
WHEREAS the Marine Safety Patrol Matching Grant program will provide
matching funds for regular marine safety patrol services on lakes under multi-
municipal jurisdiction, with public boat access and over 1,000 acres in size; and
WHEREAS the funds awarded under this program will require a 2:1 (County :
municipality) match; and
WHEREAS dates and times of marine patrols will be determined by the Sheriff’s
Office Marine Unit to ensure the effectiveness of the patrols.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes an appropriation of $150,000 from the FY
2021 Assigned Fund Balance for the purpose of establishing the Marine Safety
Patrol Marine Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any agreements under this grant program
will require a separate resolution, contingent upon review by Corporation
Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as reflected
in the attached Schedule A.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Heath and Safety
Committee. There were no objections.
d.Board of Commissioners - Resolution Opposing the Imposition of
Highland Park's Water and Sewer Debt on Oakland County Communities
Charles Moss moved to suspend the rules for the attached Resolution:
Opposing the Imposition of Highland Park's Water and Sewer Debt on Oakland
County Communities. Seconded by Michael Spisz.
Motion to Suspend the Rules Failed.
Vote Summary (10-11-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Christine
Long, Philip Weipert, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Robert Hoffman, Adam
Kochenderfer
No: David Woodward, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny
Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray
Abstain: None
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-140
Sponsored By: Charles Moss, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Robert Hoffman,
Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Adam Kochenderfer,
Thomas Kuhn
IN RE: Opposing the Imposition of Highland Park's Water and Sewer Debt
on Oakland County Communities
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners seeks to ensure
Oakland County residents and businesses provided municipal water and sewer
services are charged rates that are fair, just, reasonable, and consistent with
their usage of those services; and
WHEREAS Oakland County communities receive water services from the Great
Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and all Oakland County communities are paying
members in good standing with GLWA; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has a direct role in GLWA providing water
services to the City of Highland Park; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan requested then Detroit Water and Sewerage
Department (DWSD), now GLWA, to provide emergency water services to the
City of Highland Park because the State of Michigan determined Highland
Park's water treatment plant was creating a public health risk to its residents;
and
WHEREAS on November 12, 2012, the State of Michigan stated the repairs to
the water treatment plant were to be completed in 3-4 days; but neither the
State of Michigan or the City of Highland Park repaired the water treatment
plant, and it remains shuttered to this day; and
WHEREAS the City of Highland Park has paid less than 1% of their water
services charges since 2012; and
WHEREAS since 2012, the City of Highland Park has accumulated
$54,233,700 in debt to GLWA for both water and sewer services. Should their
payment pattern continue, this debt will rise to $60,977,600 by the end of FY
2023; and
WHEREAS the City of Highland Park's debt has now been allocated by the
GLWA to the GLWA subsidiary authority member communities, including
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS when Highland Park does not pay, the costs are borne by the other
member partner communities receiving GLWA’s sewer services. By the end of
the current fiscal year, Highland Park’s sewer services arrearages will exceed
$42,859,400 if no payments are made. If this pattern continues, the arrearages
will exceed $48,346,000 by the end of FY 2023; and
WHEREAS the City of Highland Park’s continued non-payment of charges and
accumulated arrearages will force Oakland County and its communities to pay
respective charges, of significant funds that these communities need for
services and investment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby requests the State of Michigan and the Great Lakes
Water Authority do not require Oakland County and the 86 other paying
member communities to pay for the City of Highland Park's debt to GLWA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby requests the State of Michigan become directly involved
in resolving this dispute.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners calls on the State of Michigan to create a system in which debts
of non-paying water and sewer customers can no longer be charged to paying
customers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners expresses its support to Oakland County communities in their
efforts to resolve this situation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the
Chairman of the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors, the Executive
Director of the Great Lakes Water Authority, the Chairman of the Macomb
County Board of Commissioners, the Chairman of the Wayne County
Commission, the Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner, and all
Oakland County communities serviced by the Great Lakes Water Authority.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee. There were no objections.
21.Announcements
Commissioner Angela Powell addressed the Board to inform them she had distributed
a flier with information regarding the non-profit Oakland Hope organization. She also
stated Oakland Hope would be coming before the Board for future funding assistance
and encouraged everyone to go visit the organization.
Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles addressed the Board to remind everyone about
Good Friday and she hopes everyone will enjoy their time with families.
Commissioner William Miller III, addressed the Board to remind 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.
22.Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, any topic)
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Ross Barranco,
Sharon Carter, Dane Bone, Kathryn Kennedy, Sandra Carolan, Heather Smiley,
Melissa Williams, Corey Rowe, Thomas Yazbeck, Marcus Johnson, Lucas Lasecki,
Charles Schott, Robert Pawloski, Tasha Schurgin, Monica Yatooma, Hannah Mathers,
Megan Owens, Richard Harris, Analicia Hazelby, Teresa Renaud, Jamie Scheet, Rich
Schneider, Mikal Goodman, Calley Wang, Marnic Alford, Jeff Schaepen, Wibur Sims,
Diajah Ruffin, Rebecca Donnelly-Lasecki, Connie Johnson, Annette Lebaron and
James Sobolewski.
23.Adjournment to May 12, 2022 or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 PM.
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.