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Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Fina nce Committee to order at 9:02 a.m. in Committee
Room A of the Commissioners' Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Tom Middleton, Shelley Taub, David Woodward, Christine Long, John Scott, Kathy Crawford, Jeff
Matis, Helaine Zack, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
None.
OTHERS PRESENT
CENTRAL SERVICES/AVIATION Karl Randall, Manager
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMM. AFFAIRS Kristie Zamora, Marketing Coordinator
Pam Tremble, Graphic Artist
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager
Kimberly Hampton, Technical Assistant
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
HOMELAND SECURITY Ted Quisenberry, Manager
HUMAN RESOURCES Karen Jones, Manager
April Bradshaw, Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Tim Soave, Manager, Fiscal Services
Lynn Sonkiss, Chief, Fiscal Services
Gaia Piir, Supervisor II, Fiscal Services
Jeff Phelps, P&R Fiscal Coordinator
Jawyeuan Chen Tsai, Accou ntant
Antonio Pisacreta, Financial Analyst
Leo Lease, Financial Analyst
Prentiss Malone, Jr., Financial Analyst
Kim Elgrably, Financial Analyst
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Financial Analyst
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Ex ecutive Officer
PURCHASING Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Admin., Compliance Office
Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer, Compliance Office
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Joseph W. Colaianne, Attorney & Insurance Admin.
Eurick Crayton, Jr., Attorney & Insurance Admin.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Chris Ward, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
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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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Scott moved approval of the previous minutes o f April 25, 2013, as printed. Supported by
Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FY 2013 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 20 13 – FY 2015 Contingency balance of $156,276 will be decreased by
$36,695 from item 3 of today’s agenda to $119,581. The FY 2013 General Fund Equity Balance Tri-Party
Funds under the Road Commission of Oakland County balance of $2,077,150 will be reduced by
$148,278.00 with approval of items 1a through 1f on today’s agenda.
Scott moved to receive and file the FY 2013 Contingency Report dated May 10, 2013. Supported by
Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department of Management and Budget/Purchasing Division – Contract Exception Report for the
May 16, 2013 Finance Committee Meeting
B. Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2014 Victim Rights – Grant Application
C. Sheriff’s Office – PY2013 Bulle tproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program Grant Application
D. Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Memorandum – Partnering with NonProfit
Foundations
E. Notice of Hearing: City of Auburn Hills – May 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – RE: Request for a New
Personal Property Related Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for a Facility Located at 1460
Atlantic Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Taub moved to receive and file the C ommunications. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #13115 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD – IMPROVEMENT
ON SEYMOUR LAKE ROAD AT BROOKSIDE DRIVE – PROJECT NO. 51781
The resolution, which was introduced by Michael Spisz, authorizes the release of $17,800 (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 Charter Township of Oxford. The
project is for the resurfacing, curb and gutter and drainage improvements on Seymour Lake Road and
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Brookfield Drive. A Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $17,800 is
recommended. Any additional projec t cost less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored
under this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval.
1b. MR #13116 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD – IMPROVEMENT
ON SEYMOUR LAKE ROAD, SPEZIA DRIVE TO WATERSTONE DRIVE – PROJECT NO. 51791
The resolution, which was introduced by Michael Spisz , authorizes the release of $28,367 (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 sub mitted by the Charter Township of Oxford . The project consists of
the resurfacing of Seymour Lake Road from Spezia Drive to Waterstone Dr ive. A copy of the Cost
Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $28,637 is recommended. Any additional
project cost less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs
exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval.
1c. MR #13114 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND – GRAVEL ROAD
PROGRAM, VARIOUS ROADS – PROJECT NO. 51762
The resolution, which was introduced by Michael Spisz, authorizes the release of $21,729 (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 Charter Township of Oakland. The project consists of
the spreading of gravel and chloride on various roads within the Township. A copy of the Cost Participation
Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $21,729 is recommended. Any additional project cost
less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs exceeding
15% will require an additional resolution and approval.
1d. MR #13113 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE – GRAVEL
ROAD PROGRAM, VARIOUS ROADS – PROJECT NO. 51812
The resolution, which was introduced by Jim Runestad, authorizes the release of $31,477 (Oakland
County’s 1/3 share) in Tri -Party Road Improvement Program funds fr om the Oakland County Designated
Fund Balance for a project that was submitted by the Charter Township of White Lake. The project
consists of the spreading of gravel and chloride on various roads within the Township. A copy of the Cost
Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $31,477 is recommended. Any additional
project cost less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs
exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval.
1e. MR #13111 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROYAL OAK – RESURFACING OF COOLIDGE
HIGHWAY FROM WEBSTER ROAD TO WOODWARD AVENUE – PROJECT NO. 50661
The resolution, which was introdu ced by Dave Woodward, authorizes the release of $23,363 (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 Royal Oak. The project consist s of the
resurfacing of Coolidge Highway from Webster Road to Woodward Avenue. A copy of the Cost
Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $23,363 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.
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1f. MR #13117 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON – GRAVEL ROAD
PROGRAM, VARIOUS ROADS – PROJECT NO. 51822
The resolution, which was introduced by Michael Spisz, authorizes the release of $25,542 (Oakland
County’s 1/3 share) in Tri -Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Desi gnated
Fund Balance for a project that was submitted by the Township of Brandon. The project consists of the
spreading of gravel and chloride on various roads within the Township. A copy of the Cost Participation
Agreement is included, and a budget amend ment of $25,542 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.
2a. MR #13101 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON – 2013 - 2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the Township of
Addison and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May 24, 2013 through
September 30, 2015. The contract includes the continuation of one General Fund/General Purpose, part -
time 125 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position and increases the hourly rate of pay from $31.37 to
$31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd Quarter Forecast to reflect the rate
increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
2b. MR # 13102 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE 2013 – 2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the Charter
Township of Commerce and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May 24,
2013 through September 30, 201 5. The contract includes the continuation of one General Fund/General
Purpose, part -time 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position and increases the hourly rate of pay
from $31.37 to $31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd Quarter Forecast to
reflect the rate increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
2c. MR #13103 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND – 2013 -2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeki ng approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the Charter
Township of Highland and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May 24, 2013
through September 30, 201 5. The contract includes the continuation of one Genera l Fund/General
Purpose, part -time 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position and increases the hourly rate of pay
from $31.37 to $31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd Quarter Forecast to
reflect the rate increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
2d. MR #13104 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE – 2013-2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the Charter
Township of Independence and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May 24,
2013 through September 30, 201 5. The contract includes the continuation of one General Fund/General
Purpose, part -time 125 hours/y ear Marine Safety Deputy I position and increases the hourly rate of pay
from $31.37 to $31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd Quarter Forecast to
reflect the rate increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at th is time.
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2e. MR #13105 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CITY OF
ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE – 2013-2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the C ity of Orchard
Lake Village and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May 24, 2013 through
September 30, 2015. The contract includes the continuation of one General Fund/General Purpose, part -
time 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position and increases t he hourly rate of pay from $31.37 to
$31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd Quarter Forecast to reflect the rate
increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
2f. MR #13106 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION – 2013-2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the Charter
Township of Orion and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the pe riod of May 24, 2013
through September 30, 201 5. The contract includes the continuation of one General Fund/General
Purpose, part -time 640 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position and increases the hourly rate of pay
from $31.37 to $31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd Quarter Forecast to
reflect the rate increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
2g. MR #13107 – SHERIFF’S 0FFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD – 2013-2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the Charter
Township of Waterford and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May 24, 2013
through September 30, 201 5. The contract includes the continuation of one General Fund/General
Purpose, part -time 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position and increases the hourly rate of pay
from $31.37 to $31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd Quarter Forecast to
reflect the rate increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
2h. MR #13108 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD – 2013-2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Services Agreement between the Charter
Township of West Bloomfield and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May
24, 2013 through September 30, 201 5. The contract includes the continuation o f two (2) General
Fund/General Purpose, part-time 1,700 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I positions and increases the
hourly rate of pay from $31.37 to $31.50 per hour. The budget for FY 2013 will be amended with the 2 nd
Quarter Forecast to reflect the ra te increase; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended at this time.
2i. MR #13109 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CITY OF
NOVI – 2013-2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Marine Patrol Servic es Agreement between the City of Novi
and the County of Oakland for marine patrol services for the period of May 24, 2013 through September 30,
2015. The contract includes the creation of one General Fund/General Purpose, part -time 250 hours/year
Marine Safety Deputy I position. A budget amendment for $7,896 is recommended.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes for Consent Agenda items 1a through
2i. Supported by Long.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward, Matis and Quarles absent.
3. MR #13110 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC – 2013-2015
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of an amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Contract
between the City of Po ntiac and the County of Oakland. The amendment includes the addition of one
Deputy II (no fill) for the period of June 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015 for traffic enforcement. In addition,
one marked vehicle with mobile data computer, video camera, mobile and prep radio will be added to the
County fleet.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2013 SECONDARY ROAD P ATROL AND TRAFFIC
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT AMENDMENT
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of an amendment to the Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic
Accident Prevention Program Grant that will reinstate one Deputy II position effective May 25, 2013. The
amount of the grant award is $50,754, which will support the cost of this position for the remaining four
months of FY 2013.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a rol l call vote with Matis absent.
5. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL OF
CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
THE CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR
The Department of Equalization is seeking approval for the renewal of a contract between the County of
Oakland and the City of Keego Harbor for assessing services. The contract period is from July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2016.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Lon g.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
6. MR #13099 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – OAKLAND-MACOMB INTERCEPTOR
DRAIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
The Water Resources Commissioner is requesting that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
pledge Oakland County’s full faith and credit for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Drain
Bonds, Series 2013A (Limited Tax General Obligation) not to exceed $90,200,000 in aggregate principal
amount to finance the costs relating to Segment 3 of the Oakland -Macomb Project, which are described in
detail on the attached Schedule I. The Project includes an additional cost associated with the Segment I
Project, which involves the structural rehabilitation of the Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain and necessary
ancillary construction. The project also includes any or all of the costs associated with the repairs,
improvements, renovation, expansion or maintenance of the Northeast Sewage Pump Station to be
operated under a long -term operating agreement with the City of Detroit.
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Quarles moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
7. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
2013 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – REHABILITATE TERMINAL APRON
The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded $500,000 in grant funding to Oakland County,
which includes $450,000 in Federal funds, $25,000 in State funds and a required County match of $25,000.
The funds will be used for a project that consists of the rehabilitation of the terminal apron at the Oakland
County International Airport. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance
of the grant contract, and it has completed the grant review process and received departmental approvals.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
8. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 FUNDING AMENDMENT
The State of Michigan awarded the County of Oakland reimbursement funding for the period of August 1,
2009 through April 30, 2012 to support the four mission areas of homeland security (prevent, protect,
respond and recover) and address the 8 national priorities and 37 target capabilities as they relate to
terrorism and to strengthen preparedness planning. In 20 10, Oakland County received $1,622,932 in
Homeland Security Grant funding, which included $148,218 for State Ho meland Security Program and
$1,474,714 for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). Oakland County has now received an additional
$311,000 of funding under the UASI portion of the grant.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
9. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2010
FEMA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
The United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
has released funding to the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland
Security Division, which has awarded Oakland County $467,785. These funds will be used to purchase the
Lenco BearCat vehicle. The grant period is from January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. S upported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
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10. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – 2011 AND 2012 FEMA
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT – REGIONAL ALLOCATION
Homeland Securi ty is seeking approval for the acceptance of additional regional funds in the amount of
$260,500 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
through the State of Michigan for Region 2 of the State of Michigan, which in cludes, but is not limited to the
following political subdivisions: City of Detroit and the Counties of Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair,
Washtenaw and Wayne. The grant period is September 1, 2012 through May 14, 2014. This is a pass -
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through grant in which the County of Macomb acts as the fiduciary agent and sub-grantee for the grant.
The regional funding will be used to cover the continuation of two (2) full -time eligible, special revenue
Regional SAP positions in the Homeland Security Division and one Special Revenue, full-time eligible
Intelligent Analyst position in the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response and Preparedness Division
Administration Unit.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
11. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – ARTS, CULTURE &
FILM – FY 2013 REGIONAL REGRANTING SERVICES – ADMINISTRATION – GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County $9,400 for administrative
services relating to its Regional Re-granting Services Program for Fiscal Year 2013. The grant requires a
local grant match of $9,400, as determined on a dollar -for-dollar basis, with $3,720 in -kind goods/services.
Woodward moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
12. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – ARTS, CULTURE &
FILM – FY 2013 REGIONAL REGRANTING SERVICES – REGRANTING – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded the County of Oakland $31,700 in grant
funds for the FY 2013 Regional Re -granting Services Program. There is no County m atch required, and
acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Ms. Zamora mentioned
that Oakland County has been a partner of this program since 1986, and she indicated that the FY 2013
award is $12,500 more than last y ear’s award. This grant provides funding for locally developed, high
quality arts projects to address local arts needs and to increase public access to the arts.
Ms. Zamora distributed a copy of news articles from www.oaklandcountyprosper.com announcing
recipients of arts minigrants.
Woodward moved to receive and file the news articles. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously o n a roll call vote.
13. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – WATER TOWER LOGO
PROJECT
The Department of Facilities Management is requesting authorization for the Water Tower Logo Project,
which consists of a painted wrap-around logo. Facilities Management advertised for bids, and the lowest
responsible bidder is Media Swing, LLC, of Grosse Pointe Farms in the amount of $22,490. The total
project cost of $39,664 includes $5,000 for re -painting, $7,000 for cable re -routing/antenna placement and
a contingency of $5,174. Mr. Holdsworth indicated that County administration has approved this logo.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott.
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Motion carried on a roll call vote with Woodward and Zac k voting no.
14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
The Department of Facilities Management is seeking approval for the deletion of one General
Fund/General Purpose, Part -Time, Non-Eligible (1,000 hr./per year), Property Management Specialist and
the creation of one Full-Time Eligible (FTE) PR Property Management Specialist in the Facilities
Management Administration Unit. Mr. Holdsworth explained that since Mr. Hughson, who had previously
held this position, retired it has been difficult finding individuals to fill this position as a part -time position.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
15. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MA INTENANCE & OPERATIONS – INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The Department of Facilities Management is seeking approval of the Information Technology
Uninterruptible Power Supply Replacement Project, which consists of upgrading electrical capacity in the
Information Technology Department from 160kVA to 200kVA, upgrading the extended warranty for 100% of
preventative maintenance and repairs to three years and an alternate power supply that would eliminate an
automatic transfer switch. The total estimated cost of the project is $406,550, which includes a contingency
of $37,000. Three bids were received, and the lowest responsible bidder is Doublejack Electric Company
of Royal Oak for the amount of $353,700.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Woodward.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
16. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – 2012 BP FUELING COMMUNITIES DONATION
ACCEPTANCE
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopte d MR #13022 to accept a $20,000 BP Fueling
Communities grant award on February 7, 2013, for the Disabled Veterans’ Sport Initiative. The grant
agreement was approved by the local brand marketer of BP, Barrick Enterprise; however, BP Product North
America did not approve it and, therefore, did not execute the grant agreement that was authorized and
approved by MR #13022. BP Products North America wishes to disburse funds for the BP Fueling
Communities Program through a donation instead of a grant agreement .
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking approval of the 2012 BP Fueling
Communities Program donation for the Disabled Veterans’ Sport Initiative in the amount of $20,000 and the
rescission of MR #13022.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
17. MR #13098 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND THE SOUNDQUE
CONTRACT FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD
The resolution approves and authorizes an e xtension of the SoundQue contract for webcasting services,
which expires on July 31, 2013, for an additional one -year period, ending July 31, 2014, under the
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previously negotiated terms and scope of services. Commissioner Matis explained that they didn’t bid it out
because there is a two percent (2%) cost reduction to stay wi th SoundQue for one more year .
Commissioner Woodward inquired about the language of the contract, as it was not included in today’s
packets, and asked what the actual dollar amount wo uld be for the next year.
Taub moved to postpone consideration of the resolution until the June 6, 2013 Finance Committee
meeting to allow time to obtain more detailed information concerning viewership. Supported by
Scott.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Woodward, Crawford, Zack and Quarles voting no.
18. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 2013 PARKS AND RECREATION PROPERTY TAX LEVY
The resolution authorizes the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to levy a 0.2415 mills tax to support
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission during FY 2013 and to direct each Supervisor of
the various townships and Assessing Officers of the several cities of Oakland County to spread the levy on
their respective tax rolls for the year 2013 December Levy. Th e levy was approved by Oakland County
voters on August 8, 2010, and has been modified to comply with the “Headlee Amendment” (MCL
211.34D(26). This levy is estimated to raise $11.9 million.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Sup ported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committe e, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington Helen Hanger
Committee Coordinator Senior Committee Coordinator
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.