HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2013.03.14 - 36703 March 14, 2013
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Fina nce Committee to ord er at 9:03 a.m. in the Board
of Commissioners' Auditorium of the Commissioners' Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in
Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Tom Middleton, Shelley Taub, David Woodward, Christine Long, Kathy Crawford, Jeff Matis,
Helaine Zack, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
John Scott
OTHERS PRESENT
CIRCUIT COURT Lisa Langton, Deputy Court Administrator
John Cooperrider, Court Business Manager
ECONOMIC DEVEL. & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Bret Rasegan, Supervisor
Whitney Calio, Environmental Prog. Coord.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE Robert Daddow, Deputy County Executive
Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive
COMPLIANCE OFFICE Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Admin.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director
HOMELAND SECURITY & PREPAREDNESS Ted Quisenberry, Manager
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Tim Soave, Manager
Holly Conforti, Chief
Gaia Piir, Supervisor
Jeff Phelps, Parks and Rec, Fiscal Coordinator
Antonio Pisacreta, Analyst
Nancy Falardeau, Analyst
Kim Elgrably, Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director
Jamie Hess, Manager, CLEMIS
PARKS AND RECREATION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
Melissa Prowse, Business Development Rep.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Dorothy F. Hall, Lieutenant
TREASURER’S OFFICE Andy Meisner, County Treasurer
Sue Danhausen, Cash Accounting Supervis or
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Joe Colaianne, Attorney & Insurance Admin.
PLANTE & MORAN Les Pulver, Outside Auditor
Bill Brickey, Outside Auditor
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475
Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858-1572
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Christine Long
John Scott
Kathy Crawford
Jeff Matis
Helaine Zack
Nancy Quarles
TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
SHELLEY TAUB
Vice Chairperson
DAVE WOODWARD
Minority Vice Chairperson
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OTHERS PRESENT, CONT’D
CONTRACTOR SERVICES Steve O’Keefe, Vice President
BODMAN, PLC Tom Bruetsch, Attorney
CONTINENTAL SERVICES Steve O’Keefe, Vice President
Steve LaPorte, Vice President, Operations
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Analyst
Chris Ward, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Matis moved approval of the previous minutes o f February 28, 2012, as printed. Supported
by Woodward.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
Chairperson Middleton added “Treasurer’s Office – Discussion on Contract Exception Report”,
which was postponed from the February 28, 2013 meeting as Communications Item AA. There
were no objections.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim VerPloeg distributed a list of available appointment dates for the 2013 Employee Health Screenings,
highlighting the dates and times set aside for the Board of Commissioners. He stated that they will accept
walk-ins as well. He said th at some of the dates coordinate with some of the committee meetings. He
mentioned that there is a $100 incentive for having these screenings, and he said that screenings at
personal doctors’ visits will be counted as well. There is a form for the docto r to fill out and fax to the
Human Resources Department for the employee to obtain the $100 incentive credit.
FY 2013 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Contingency Fund balance of $245,971 will be decreased by $89,695
by items 3, 4 and 17 of today’s agenda to $156,276.
Taub moved to receive and file the FY 2013 Contingency Report dated February 21, 2013.
Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
AA.Treasurer’s Office – Discussion on Contract Exception Report (Postponed from February 28, 2013
meeting
At the February 28, 2013 Finance Committee meeting, Commissioner Taub requested that pages 5 –
10 of the Contract Exception Report, which includes a memo by Pamela Weipert, Compliance Officer
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with Exception Reports from the Treasurers’ Office attached , be postponed until today so that a
representative from Plante Moran could be pres ent to answer questions.
The Exception Reports in question include the following:
1. Scripps for Public Advertising in the amount of $50,000 for August and October Land Auctions
on TV for 2010, 2011 & 2012.
2. Econ Marketing in the amount of $1,617,542.79 for Delinquent Tax Notice Printing and Mailing
for a period of 10 years.
3. Rancilio in the amount of $18,178.00 for Process Server for a period of 10 years.
4. Econ Marketing in the amount of $171,450.17 for Land Auction Mailings for the period of 10
years.
Mr. Meisner indicated that the Exception Report for Scripps on Page 7 should be corrected to show the
Purchase Amount at $60,000, as opposed to $50,000, as he stated that it costs $10,000/yr. for each
instance, and they advertise land auctions twice a year .
Mr. Meisner stated that in regards to the issues with the direct vouchers, once concerns were raised by
Fiscal Services, the Treasurer’s Office took steps to resolve them by reducing the amount of staff
authorized to use direct voucher s, and they worked with the Purchasing Department to get Requests
for Proposals (RFPs) out to receive bids for processing service and the printing/mai ling service
vendors.
Mr. Daddow gave a brief overview of how concerns were raised with respect to internal controls within
the County’s Purchasing Department . He stated that through discussions with the Clerk’s Office and
questions about some of their transactions, an external audit was performed by Plante Moran, and it
was discovered that the Treasurer’s Office had similar transactions , and that there needed to be
measures put in place to prevent any potential issues of concealment in the future, which could have
occurred in this instance. There was a meeting in December between Fiscal Services and Chief
Deputy Treasurer VanLeuven , and a course of action was put in place. He stated that the underlying
contracts were put out for RFPs, and he said that some have been received today, and more will come
back in the next couple of days. He stated that the Department of Management and Budget has taken
steps to provide oversight for all direct vouchers in the future, and the necessary steps have been put in
place to respond to a problem that existed. He suggested that if anybody has any further questions or
concerns that they address them directly to Mr. Meisner in writing or they can set up a meeting with Mr.
Meisner.
A. Department of Management and Budget/Pu rchasing Division – Contract Exception Report for the
Month of March 2013
B. Economic Development & Community Affairs Department, Community & Home Improvement
Division – Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program Application
(CFDA Number 14.169 Housing Counseling Assistance Program
C. Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2014 Victim of Crime Act Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) –
Grant Application
D. Notice of Hearing: City of Southfield – March 18, 2013 7 p.m. – RE: Request for the Establishment
of an Industrial Development District and Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
for Tax Abatement for New Real Property and Personal Property for Property Located at 21005
Lahser Road, Southfield, MI
E. Sheriff’s Office – Discussion on ARAMARK Contract
Commissioner Woodward had requested to have discussion and to get some clarification at today’s
Finance Committee meeting about the recently-signed Aramark contract. He requested that staff from the
Sheriff’s Department and Purchasing Department be available to answer questions about the award of the
bid and the negotiations with regards to the contract with Aramark, which was e-mailed to the Finance
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Committee members. His focus of concern was the fresh favorites and eye care items, which are
commissionable sales items, and the difference between the Request for Proposals (RFP) and the contract.
Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Administrator, explained that after review of all the RFPs that were received , an
evaluation committee evaluated them, and Aramark was rated as #1 from all the bids received . Then he
explained that once they pick a #1 vendor, they go into negotiations. They were looking at the best way to
save the Sheriff’s Office money.
Mr. Cunningham explained that when the pre vious contract with Aramark was established five years ago,
fresh favorites, which are things such as pizza or burgers, and eye care didn’t exist. During the course of
the last contract those items were offered to inmate s, and the Sheriff’s Office accepte d the money through
their Commissary Fund. Mr. Cunningham explained that Aramark did not include the fresh favorites and
the eye care items on commissioned sales in the contract. Mr. Cunningham was not concerned about that
because his focus was on saving the County the most money, and therefore, he chose to take the lower-
price per meal rather than to gather an unknown factor for commissi oned sales because it was based on
the inmate population, which would vary the price of the meal from time to time.
Ms. VanPelt indicated that the items that are in the contract as commissioned price items are increasing
12% ($577,000/yr.) to the County, and the price per meal has gone down from 92.5 cents/meal to 72.5
cents/meal. Mr. Cunningham stated that the menu didn’t change from the previous contract with Aramark.
He stated that the only thing that did change was switching the cold meal from noon until the evening meal .
Undersheriff McCabe stated that the Sheriff’s Office undergoes a yearly inspection by the M ichigan
Department of Corrections, and they are in 100% compliance and meet all caloric intake requirements and
nutritional requirements.
Chairperson Middleton stated that in light of the testimonies that took place today, in the future, if
commissioners have questions about a particular item that the commissioner is presenting, they will need to
submit them to the departments prior to the meeting or they will not be on the agenda.
Crawford moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Matis.
Motion to receive and file the Communications carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #13060 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON – PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING GRISWOLD ROAD PAVING FROM 8 MILE ROAD TO 9 MILE ROAD – PROJECT
NO. 51682
The resolution, which was introduced by Phil Weipert, authorizes the release of $46,070 (Oakland
County’s 1/3 share) in Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland Co unty
Designated Fund Balance for a project that was submitted by the Charter Township of Lyon. The
project consists of the paving of a Griswold Road, a gravel road, from Eight Mile Road to Nine Mile
Road. A copy of the Cost Participation Agreement is inc luded, and a budget amendment of $46,070 is
recommended. Any additional project costs less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored
under this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
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1b. MR #13061 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIAT ION – CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS – JOINT REPAIR AND
CRACK SEALING ON LIVERNOIS ROAD FROM AVON ROAD TO WALTON BLVD. – PROJECT
NO. 51631
The resolution, which was introduced by Jeff Matis, authorizes the release of $105,029 (Oakland County’s
1/3 share) in Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Designated Fund
Balance for a project that was submitted by the City of Rochester Hills. The proj ect consists of joint repair
and crack sealing on Livernois Road from Avon Road to Walton Bouleva rd. A copy of the Cost
Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $105,029 is recommended. Any
additional project costs less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this agreement.
Project costs exceeding 15% will re quire an additional resolution and approval.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
2. MR #13050 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of an interlocal agreement between the County of Oak land and the
City of Birmingham for the purpose of creating the Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team under the
direction of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. In addition, an Oakland County Narcotic
Enforcement Team Advisory Board will be implemented for recommendations and direction towards the
operation of the Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team. The goals of the enforcement team are to
investigate drug trafficking within Oakland County and to detect and apprehend individuals who violate
narcotic and drug laws within Oakland County . In addition enforcement training will al so be provided for
participating officers. There is no financial impact, and no budget amendments are required in relation to
the adoption of this agreement.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
3. MR #13051 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC – 2013 - 2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract amendment for law enforcemen t services in the City of
Pontiac. This amendment adds one Patrol Investigator to the Notre Dame Preparatory School from August
1, 2013, to December 31, 2015 , and 3,000 hours of part-time, non-eligible Court Deputy II service for
security at the Notre Dame Preparatory School for the period of March 1, 2013 , to December 31, 2015.
The amendment includes one Deputy II position in the Contract Patrol Pontiac Division of the Sheriff’s
Office for the period of August 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015 , which includes one unmarked vehicle with
mobile and prep radio. The amendment also includes three 1,000 -hour, part-time, non-eligible, Court
Deputy II positions for the Contract Patrol Pontiac Division of the Sheriff’s Office for the period of March 1,
2013, to December 31, 2015. This amendment requires a total capital cost transfer from the General
Fund/General Purpose Contingency of $23,000.
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Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE 2013 - 2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract amendment for law enforcement services in the
Charter Township of Independence to add two Deputy II positions for the period of April 6, 2013, through
December 31, 2015, and one marked vehicle with mobile data computer, c amera, mobile and prep radio .
This amendment requires a total capital cost transfer from the General Fund/General Purpose Contingency
of $36,695.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
5. MR #13052 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE CITY
OF ROCHESTER HILLS FOR 2013 – 2015
The City of Rochester Hills has requested fire dispatch services by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
for the City of Rochester Hills Fire Department. The contract period is fo r two years. The contract rates
for the period of April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014, will be $115,184, and for the period of April 1,
2014, through December 31, 2015 (a partial ye ar) the rate will be $39,164. The current adopted
provided for the continuation of dispatch contract services for Rochester Hills; therefore, n o budget
amendment is required at this time.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward and Scott absent.
6. MR #13053 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND FOR 2013 – 2015
The Charter Township of Oakland has requested fire dispatch services by the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Office for the Charter Township of Oakland Fire Department. The contract period is for two years. The
contract rates are established for the period of April 1 through March 31 , and the annual rate is $12,702 for
the 2013 calendar year; $17,190 for 2014 and $4,31 9 for partial calendar year 2015. The current adopted
budget provided for the continuation of dispatch contract services for Oakland Township; therefore, no
budget amendment is required at this time.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward and Scott absent.
7. MR #13045 - WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HURON VALLEY SCHOOLS PUMP STATION
AND FORCEMAIN
The Huron Valley School District is requesting assistance from the Oakland County Water Resources
Commissioner to provide the operation and maintenance of the pump station and forcemain located at
1570 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake Township, which provides service to the Huron Valley Schools.
Operation and maintenance costs are estimated to be $330.00 per month, and under the terms and
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conditions of the contract, Huron Valley Schools agrees to reimburse the County all costs associated with
the operation and maintenance of the pump station and forcemain. In addition, Huron Valley Schools will
provide the County with a deposit of $5,000 as a reserve fund. A budget amendment is recommended to
establish the System Enterprise Fund by transferring $5,000 from the Huron Valley Schools WWTP F und
57309 and recognizing $1,980 for service rate charges of $330.00 per month.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vot e with Woodward and Scott absent.
8. MR #13054 - CIRCUIT COURT/CIVIL/CRIMINAL DIVISION – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BETWEEN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT (ADULT
TREATMENT COURT) AND OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHOR ITY
The Circuit Court is seeking approval of an intergovernmental agreement between the County of Oakland
and the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority for mental health evaluations and other
mental health services such as mental health assessm ents, crisis intervention and treatment to individuals
involved in the criminal justice system in the Sixth Circuit Court who have or appear to have a mental
illness,. The services would be provided through a Court Liaison, and the cost is $54,000, which would be
provided under the Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program administered by the State Court
Administrative Office (SCAO). No budget amendment is recommended.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward and Scott absent.
9. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – 2012 – 2013
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING PROGRAM (HMEP -PP)
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Homeland Security Division is seeking acceptance of a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
Planning Program grant in the amount of $9,940 from the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency
Management and Homeland Security Division to be utilized by Oakland Count y’s Local Emergency
Planning Committee (LEPC), which performs emergency preparedness planning functions. The grant
period is from October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013. The grant requires a 20% in-kind match of
$2,485 in General Fund expenditures, w hich brings the total program costs to $12,425. The Fiscal Year
2013 Homeland Security General Fund budget includes costs associates with this program; therefore, no
budget amendment is recommended.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call v ote with Scott absent.
10. MR #13055 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – INCREASE TO THE
MEDICAL EXAMINER DIVISION CREMATION PERMIT FEE
The Medical Examiner’s Office is requesting approval to increase cremation service fees from $20.00 to
$30.00, which have not been reviewed since 2003. Ms. VanPelt gave some background information on this
request. She stated that positions were previously downgraded to part -time clerical positions from full-time
through previous year budget tasks , and they have had issues with turnover as the individual who
previously wanted to work part -time has left. In the near future, the Medical Examiner’s Office will submit a
request to bring one position back to full-time; however, for now they need funds to support that. It was
discovered that Oakland County’s cremation fees were lower than other counties . The request is for an
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increase in fees from $20.00 to $30.00 for FY 2013 , and then effective October 1, 2013, FY 2014, the fee
will go up to $40.00. Commissioner Matis pointed out that even with this increase Oakland County’s
cremation fees will still be lower than Macomb and Wayne Counties, as their fees are $75.00. It is
estimated that there will be $46,000 per year in additional revenue from the cremation fee increase .
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
11. MR #13049 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF 2013 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Waste Resource Management is seeking approval of a No Haz Interlocal Agreement with all municipalities
that have signed the interlocal agreement and passed a resolution in support. At this time, the following
municipalities have approved interlocal agreements: Addison Township, Groveland Township, the City of
Lake Angelus, Oakland Township, Oxford Township, Orion Township, City of Rochester, City of Rochester
Hills and Waterford Township. Under this agreement, the communities agree to provide regular, reliable
and easily-accessible household hazardous waste collection services to their residents. This program
helps to avoid toxic materials from entering Oakland County’s waterways, water tables and landfill
resources. In addition, it allows homeowners to remove and avoid potentially hazardous situations in their
homes. The program serves to increase public awareness of return, di sposal and source reduction options,
and it helps to divert significant quantities of household hazardous materials from landfills. The interlocal
agreement requires participating municipalities to fully reimburse the County for all costs it incurs in
connection with the NO HAZ program. Mr. Rasegan stated that from 2011 to 2012 participation went up by
1,000 vehicles, and they survey the participants, and of those that responded, there were 42% were new
participants, and during the 11 years of this progra m they have collected 3 million pounds of hazardous
waste that has not gone into the landfills.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
12. MR #13046 - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – WATERFORD OAKS LEASE –
OAKLAND PARKS FOUNDATION
Mr. Stencil indicated that they are in the process of re -establishing the Oakland Parks Foundation, which is
a 501c3 non-profit organization, and its purpose is to support parks and recreation in Oakland County and
the strategic efforts of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission is
seeking approval of a lease agreement between the County of Oakland and the Oakland Parks Foundation
for residential property located on the grounds of Waterford Oaks County Park at 1580 Scott Lake Road.
The initial term of the lease is from April 1, 2013 through April 1, 2014, with an automatic renewal for four
additional one-year terms, ending April 1, 2018, unless either Party provides written notice of cancellation in
accordance with the Building Lease Agreement. Under the terms of the lease the Oakland Parks
Foundation will pay rent of $500.00 per month as well as all utility costs. Ms. Mitchell as ked Mr. Stencil if
this property was previously rented to an individual, and Mr. Stencil answered affirmatively; however, that
lease was terminated almost a year ago.
Commissioner Taub suggested that a member from the Parks and Recreation Commission serve on the
Oakland Parks Foundation and that quarterly reports be submitted to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for oversight.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Matis.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call v ote with Scott absent.
13. MR #13047 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – REQUEST FOR NON -EXCLUSIVE
UNDERGROUND EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICE TO THE DETROIT EDISON
COMPANY – SPRINGFIELD COUNTY PARK
The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking a pproval of the granting of an easement to the Detroit
Edison Company for the sum of $1.00 to install a new underground transformer for upgraded electrical
utility service and related appurtenances at the Springfield Oaks County Park. Mr. Stencil indicated that
this work has already been done, and it was part of an electrical improvement for the camping and the
grounds at the Springfield Oaks County Park to support programs such as the County Fair.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
14. MR #13048 – DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATION
COUNSEL – APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO SELL THE WEST OAKLAND OFFICE
BUILDING IN WALLED LAKE, MICHIGAN
Facilities Management is seeking approval of a purchase agreement between the County of Oakland and
Seth Norman and Paul Norman on behalf of IMS Laboratories, a Michigan limited liability company, for the
property at 1010 East West Maple, Walled Lake, MI. The purchase price is $645,000 with an earnest
money deposit of $50,000. The County is required to pay a 5% broker’s commission at closing. They will
occupy most of the building and lease the remainder allowing for future expansion.
Mr. Holdsworth submitted some suggested amendments based on continuing negotiations with the
purchaser.
Woodward moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Crawford moved to report to amend the resolution by adding the f ollowing BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph and to amend the Purchase Agreement, Sections 6.1 and 6.2, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs the Director of Facilities Management to execute the closing do cuments required to
complete the purchase of the property.
6.1. Purchaser and its agents shall have a period of ninety forty-five (9045) business days,
commencing on the Effective Day, to inspect or cause to be inspected all aspects of the physical
and economic condition of the Premises (“Inspection Period”). Only for further inspection of the
physical condition of the Premises, the Buyer may extend the Inspection Period for an
additional ninety (90) days by providing written notification to the Selle r.
6.2. If Purchaser is not satisfied, in its sole and exclusive discretion, with the results of the
inspections for any reason whatsoever physical and economic inspections of the Premises ,
Purchaser may rescind this Agreement by mailing written noti ce to Seller not more than two (2)
business days after the expiration of the Inspection Period and receive a refund of the Deposit,
including any accrued interest, as follows: (1) if the rescission is within the first ninetysixtythirty
(3690) days of the Inspection Period all of the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser or (2) if more
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than 90sixtythirty (3690) days of the Inspection Period has lapsed and Purchaser rescinds the
Agreement, only seventy-five fifty percent (5075%) of the Deposit shall be retu rned to Purchaser.
Supported by Long.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
Motion on the Fiscal Note carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
15. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND CITY OF TAYLOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FIRE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of an interlocal agreement between the
County of Oakland and the City of Taylor to all ow the City of Taylor Fire Department to participate in the
Fire Records Manageme nt System beginning May 1, 2013. Mr. Hess explained that there are currently 31
fire departments that participate in the Fire Records System, 29 in Oakland County and 2 outsi de Oakland
County. This will be the 3rd non-Oakland County agency that will be participating. Non-Oakland County
agencies are required to pay all costs associated with this program, which includes licensing, maintenance
and any computers and printers, connectivity costs as well as a n annual participation fee.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
16. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – APPROVAL OF COLLABORATIVE ASSET
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CVT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE
Ms. Shepherd gave some background information on the Collaborative Asset Management System
(CAMS) project, which has been around for several years. The CAMS program was funded in 2007 by the
Board of Commissioners , and it is a tool that participants can use to standardize countywide infrastructure
maintenance of water, sewer, storm and roads . Participating agencies include the Oakland County Water
Resources Commissioners’ Office, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Road Commission for Oakland
County, Facilities Maintenance & Operations , and the Cities of Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills and Oak
Park. At this time, the Department of Information Technolog y is requesting approval of a CAMS CVT
Interlocal agreement with the Township of Independence. This agreement will allow Independence
Township access to Oakland County’s CAMS application modules which provide information related to
public assets, such as water, sanitary sewer, and/or storm sewer infrastructure that is managed by various
governmental entities within the County of Oakland. Training and other related services are also accessible
by the CAMS system through the Information Technology Departmen t. The term of the agreement is four
years, and the parties may agree to extend this agreement for successive three -year periods by signed
amendment. There is no charge to Independence Township for this service; however, effective October 1,
2013, Independence Township will be responsible for the annual software support and maintenance fee
which covers a portion of the actual costs of the system.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
17. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2013 FIRST QUARTER
FINANCIAL FORECAST AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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March 14, 2013
The Transmittal Letter of March 14, 2013, from Management and Budget forecasts that the County will
complete FY 2013 with an overall favorable variance of $12,410,788 in General Fund/General Purpose
(GF/GP) operations, compared to the amended budget. This overall favorability is split between receiving
$597,172 less revenue than anticipated and a projec ted favorability in expenditures of $13,007,960.
Detailed schedules are included with the resolution. On Page 25 of the report, for FY 2013, it shows that
there is a Planned Use of Fund Balance of $37,621,540; however, Ms. Sonkiss stated that they will o nly
have to use $27,331,877.34 of that amount for FY 2013 to balance the budget .
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
18. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET – FY 2014 – FY 2016 REVENUE ESTIMATES
These are preliminary revenue estimates for FY 2014 – FY 2016. Mr. Soave indicated that they basically
line up with the framework document that Mr. Daddow submitted previously and that Property Tax revenue
estimates are based on the projections included in the budget adopted on September 20, 2012 . In regards
to growth of property values, they reflect no change for FY 2014, a 1% growth in 2015 and a 2% growth for
2016. Mr. Soave explained that these f igures will change, and they will be updated after the property tax
board of review process is complete. Mr. Soave mentioned that there is a reduction in investment income
due to the downturn of the market, which causes cash flow challenges. T hey are assuming that they will
begin receiving revenue sharing from the State of Michigan in the middle of 2015. He said that they are
starting to see come -backs in the mortgage and re-evaluation fees.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committe e, the meeting was adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington Jim VerPloeg
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.