HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015.03.26 - 36881 March 26, 2015
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, Eileen Kowall, David Woodward, Christine Long, Shelley Taub, Jeff Matis, Hugh
Crawford, Helaine Zack, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
None
OTHERS PRESENT
CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds
CORPORATION COUNSEL Joellen Shortley, Deputy Corporation Counsel
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Matt Gibb, Deputy County Executive
COMPLIANCE OFFICE Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer
PURCHASING Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Admin.
ECON. DEVELOPMENT & COMM. AFFAIRS. Irene Spanos, Director
Bret Rasegan, Supervisor, Planning
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & OPER ATIONS Art Holdsworth, Director
Paul Zachos, Property Management
HUMAN RESOURCES Monica Buchholz, Analyst
Sara Kohn, Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director
Carl Wilson, Manager
Joseph Tabor, Supervisor I
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie VanPelt, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Gaia Piir, Chief, Fiscal Services
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Laura Huyghe, Accountant
Jeff Phelps, Parks Fiscal Coordinator
Kim Elgrably, Analyst
Monica Tinsley, Analyst
Michael Andrews, Analyst
Terri Brockmiller, Analyst
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
Phil Castonia, Chief, Business Operations
PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Paul Walton, Chief Assistant
PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
THE CITY OF FARMINGTON Kevin Christiansen, EDC Director
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
Shelley Goodman Taub
Jeff Matis
Hugh Crawford
Helaine Zack
Nancy Quarles
TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
EILEEN KOWALL
Vice Chairperson
DAVID WOODWARD
Minority Vice Chairperson
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OTHERS PRESENT, cont’d.
THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS Steve Brock, City Manager
LEAN & GREEN MICHIGAN Cory Connolly, Clean Energy Project Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Chris Ward, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Crawford moved approval of the previous minutes of March 12, 2015, as printed. Supported
by Taub.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Agenda stands as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FY 2015/FY 2016/FY 2017 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The FY 2015 General Contingency balance will be decreased by $34,533 with the adoption of Item #5 on
the agenda, bringing the total down to $27,734.
The FY 2015 Classification and Rate Chang e balance will be decreased by $5,658 with the adoption of
Item #7 on today’s agenda, bringing the total down to $235,355.
The FY 2015 Capital Outlay balance will be decreased by $51,556 with the approved memo for the Sheriff’s
Office Livescan Equipment Replacement.
The General Fund Equity balance will be decreased by $613,371 with the adoption of Items #1a – 1d, for
Tri-Party funding.
Taub moved to receive and file the FY 2015 Contingency Report. Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. County Executive Compliance Office/Purchasing – Contract Exception Report for the March 26,
2015 Finance Committee Meeting
Kowall moved to receive and file Communication Item A. Supported by Taub.
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #15072 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2015 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE –
RECONSTRUCTION OF SASHABAW ROAD AT WALDON ROAD – PROJECT NO. 52651
The resolution, which was introduc ed by Commissioner Middleton, authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program Funds in the amount of $538,148 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) from the Oakland
County Designated Fund Balance for a project tha t was submitted by the Charter T ownship of
Independence. The project consists of the reconstruction and widening of Sashabaw Road at Waldon
Road and Sashabaw Road at I -75. Construction on this project is expected to begin this spring. A Cost
Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $538,148 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.
1b. MR #15073 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2015 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE – 2015 GRAVEL
ROAD PROGRAM – PROJECT NO. 52902
The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Kowall, authorizes the release of Tri -Party Road
Improvement Program Funds in the amount of $29,494 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) from 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 an d chloride on various roads within the township. The work
is expected to be completed this summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget
amendment of $29,494 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 #15075 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2015 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GROVELAND – 2015
GRAVEL ROAD PROGRAM VARIOUS ROADS – PROJECT NO. 52892
The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Hoffman, authorizes the release of Tri -Party Road
Improvement Program Funds in the amount of $10,054 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) from the Oakland
County Designated Fund Balance for a project that was submitted by the Township of Groveland . The
project consists of the spreading of gravel and chloride on various roads within the township. The word is
expected to be completed this su mmer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget
amendment of $10,054 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 add itional
resolution and approval.
1d. MR #15076 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2015 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON – GRAVEL ROAD
PAVING OF GRISWOLD ROAD – PROJECT NO. 51682
The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Weipert, author izes the release of Tri -Party Road
Improvement Program Funds in the amount of $35,675 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) from the Oakland
County Designated Fund Balance for a project that was submitted by the Charter Townsh ip of Lyon. The
project consists of the gravel road paving of Griswold Road from 8 Mile Road to 9 Mile Road. Construction
on this project is expected to begin this spring. A Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget
amendment of $35,675 is recommended. Any additional project cost less than 15% of the original
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agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional
resolution and approval.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes for all items on the Consent
Agenda. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
2. MR #15068 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PAINT CREEK TRAILWAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2015 SEASON
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract between Oakland County and the Paint Creek
Trailways Commission. Undersheriff McCabe explained that this is the annual contract for the Paint Creek
Trail mounted deputies, who are part -time deputies. This is the 14th year that the Sheriff’s Office has
provided mounted deputy law enforcement services for the Paint Creek Trailways.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote w ith Matis absent.
3. MR #15069 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – SALE OF SHERIFF’S OFFICE COUNTY -OWNED FIREARMS
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval to sell Sheriff’s Office County -Owned Firearms in the manner set
forth in the policy, which is to sell these firea rms to Sheriff’s Office personnel. Undersheriff McCabe
indicated that this is a practice that the Sheriff’s Of fice has been doing for quite a while . When Sheriff’s
Deputies retire, they are allowed to buy their weapons at fair market value.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
4. MR #15070 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – DISPOSAL OF FORFEITED, LOST OR UNCLAIMED FIREARMS
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval to assign forfeited, lost or unclaimed firearms that are not
required to be destroyed to the Sheriff’s Office Range for training purposes or for sale at auction. A list of
these firearms will be presented to the County Executive Central Services Department to conduct the sale
of the weapons at public auction. Proceeds from the sale of these firearms shall be used by the Sheriff’s
Office for law enforcement purposes only. A budget amendment is not required at this time.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
5. MR #15071 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2013 – 2015
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of an Amendment #2 to the Law Enforcement Services Contract
with the Charter Township of Orion. The Amendment adds one full-time eligible Deputy II (no -fill) and one
part-time non eligible Court Deputy II (240 h ours) position in the Patrol Services Division/Orion Township of
the Sheriff’s Office from April 4, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Undersheriff McCabe explained that this is
the second position that Orion Township is adding back from previous years when they had to be
eliminated due to an economic downturn.
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Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
6. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – DELETION OF PROBATION OFFICER I POSITION
The Prosecutor’s Office is requesting approval of the deletion of a Probation Officer I position in the
Prosecuting Attorney Litigation Division effective April 1, 2015. Mr. Walton explained that the deletion of
this position is necessary becaus e the State of Michigan has cut funding for the Teen Court program. Per
the Gosling Amendment, positions supported by grants are contingent upon continued grant funding.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
7. MR #15063 - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 2 ND
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY 2015
The Human Resources Department has submitted its 2 nd Quarterly Report for FY 2015, and it identifies the
job studies conducted and the salary grade changes recommended by the Human Resources Department
after completing the review process. The Human Resources Department is recommending a salary grade
increase of the Chief – Heating Plant from a Salary Grade 12 to a 13, and the Chief Deputy County Clerk
from a Salary Grade 15 to a 17. In addition, it is recommended that a Senior BOC Community Liaison
position be created with a Salary Grade 12.
Kowall moved approval of the attached sugges ted Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
8. MR #15064 - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – FY 2015 BARRICK ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONTRIBUTION ACCEPTANCE
Mr. Stencil indicated that this is the th ird year that the Parks and Recreation Commission has received this
$10,000 contribution through the BP Fueling Communities Program , with their local marketer, Barrick Oil of
Royal Oak. The contribution will support the Disabled Veterans’ Sport Initiative . The resolution authorizes
and accepts the Barrick Enterprises, Inc. contribution in the amount of $10,000.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis abse nt.
9. MR #15065 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF 2015 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
The Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs is seeking approval of the 2015 NO HAZ
Interlocal Agreement for the Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Mr. Rasegan indicated that they have
added two communities, Rose Township and Independence Townships, which brings the total number of
participating communities to 14. Last year they saw a 12% incre ase in resident participation in the NO HAZ
program, and 42% were first -time users. Collection dates are listed on the County websi te at
NOHAZ.COM. Some brochures were handed out at today’s meeting.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fisca l Note. Supported by Quarles.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent.
10. MR #15066 - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION – LICENSING OF
COURTHOUSE PARKING SPACES TO BILL FOX CHEVROLET
The Department of Facilities Management is requesting approval of a License Agreement between the
County of Oakland and Bill Fox Chevrolet for the storage of new vehicles at the Rochester Hills District
Courthouse (700 Barclay Circle). The effective date of this agreement is March 15, 2015, which is the date
that the previous agreement expires. The license agreement requires that Bill Fox Chevrolet pay $1401 per
month or $16,812 annually for the use of 126 parking spaces. The annual estimated prorated revenue will
be offset by the amount budgeted in the General Fun d Non-Departmental Licenses line item for FY 2015 –
FY 2017. The current budget amount of $12,000 was based on the previous license agreement amount of
$1, per month. Mr. Zachos indicated that if there is any damage to the facility or parking lot, it would be
covered under the liability insurance, which is included in the agreement; however, any normal wear and
tear would be County responsibility. The license term is for one year with the license fee due and owing on
the first month in advance and may be renewed by mutual consent for two additional years. The license
can be unconditionally terminated by either party. Judge Nicholson and the Court Administration at the
Rochester Hills District Court has approved the contin ued licensing of the parking spaces.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS – COUNTY CAMPUS OUTDOOR LIGHTING LED
RETROFIT PROJECT
The Department of Facilities Maintenance & Operations is requesting approval of the County Campus
Outdoor Lighting LED Retrofit Project. This project consists of the replacement of the metal halide and
high-pressure sodium lamps on County Campus and remote building sites with LED light fixtures.
Requests for Proposals were posted, and seven (7) bids were received. Rauhorn Electric of Macomb, MI
came in as one of the lowest bidders and was selected as the finalist. The total estimated project cost is
$300,000 with an anticipated payback in savings of six (6) to seven (7) years.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. MR #15067 - CENTRAL SERVICES/SUPPORT S ERVICES DIVISION – CREATION OF GARAGE
ACCOUNT CLERK POSITION
The Department of Central Services/Support Services Division is requesting approval to create one (1) PR -
funded, full-time eligible (FTE) Garage Account Clerk position that had been previously d eleted in 2009.
With all the reductions due to budget tasks, an employee transferred, and a mechanic filled in to perform
the functions that the account clerk had done. Now with the growth that the fleet has experienced, it is
necessary for them to have the mechanic back out working on the shop floor.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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13. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT – WORKSTATION SERVICES UNIT POSITION
CHANGES
In reviewing the status of some contracted workers in the Workstation Services Unit, t he Department of
Information Technology determined that because these individuals use County vehicles and County
facilities, the liability risk is high. To resolv e this issue, the Department of Information Technology is
seeking approval to cre ate six (6) full-time eligible PR funded full-time employees (5 Customer Service
Technician IIs and 1 Customer Service Technician III) in the Workstation Services Unit. T he dollars for
professional services and equipment maintenance that are currently being used for these individuals as
contractors will convert into salaries and fringe benefits, making this plan cost -neutral.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Res olution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO ADJUST THE
COST ON THE ACQUISITION OF 2014 ORTHOIMAGERY
Last year the Oakland County Board of Commissioners ap proved an agreement with the State of Michigan
to acquire orthoimagery for Oakland County for the amount of $100,65 0.71. Orthoimagery is a technology
in which photography is taken from an airplane so that when viewing parcels, the picture of the house can
be seen underneath the outline of a parcel. This year orthoimagery is being offered to the County at a
reduced price, from $100,650.71 to $25,000.00. The resolution approves the Addendum to the State of
Michigan agreement.
Taub moved approval of the a ttached suggested Resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
15. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – AGREEMENT WITH THE SEMCOG TO ESTABLISH THE COST,
LICENSING AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE ACQUISITION OF 2015 ORTHOIMAGERY
The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of a contract between the Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and Oakland County for the 2015 Orthoimagery project. The
agreement establishes the cost and condition of the use of digital ort hoimagery data collected by the
Vendor, pursuant to an agreement between the Vendor and the State of Michigan. The County’s portion of
the 2015 orthoimagery collection will be in the amount of $75,726.37. Oakland County will share the 2015
orthoimagery with its cities, villages and townships (CVTs) at no cost. Funding is available in the FY 2015
Information Technology Fund professional services line item. No budget amendment is recommended at
this time.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested R esolution. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
16. MR #15050 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – INITIATE PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY
(PACE) PROGRAM COUNTYWIDE TO ASSIST OAKLAND COUNTY BUSINESSES AND GREEN
INVESTMENT
Commissioner Woodward introduced a resolution to request assistance from the Economic Development
and Community Affairs and Purchasing Departments to develop and submit a Request for Proposals (RFP)
for professional services for the creation of a Property Assessed C lean Energy (PACE) Program within
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Oakland County. The PACE program is a voluntary program in which could be used as a financing tool that
businesses could utilize to better afford energy upgrades in their facilities. Commissioner Woodward
indicated that it would be operating like a special assessment for the business owner, and there would be
no County liability risk.
The Planning and Building Committee reported to the Board with a recommendation that the resolution be
amended by deleting the BE IT FUR THER RESOLVED paragraph.
Mr. Gibb, Deputy County Executive, indicated that at this point the City of Rochester Hills and the City of
Southfield have implemented a PACE program, and there is only one project in Southfield and non e in
Rochester Hills. He stated that the PACE program has been primarily used in residential projects.
Woodward moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Woodward moved to report to the Board with a recommendation that the resolution be ad opted with
an amendment to insert the following paragraphs:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Request for Proposals (RFP) include a qualification that
Oakland County will not act as the grantor or creditor of loans and will not incur any financial
obligation or risk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to the commencement of a PACE program, the Department
of Economic Development and Community Affairs, the Purchasing Department and Fiscal
Services provide the Planning and Building and Finance Committee s with an analysis of the
proposals submitted and recommended further actions.
Supported by Taub.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
After much discussion and questions Commissioner Matis moved to postpone consideration of this
resolution until the next scheduled Finance Committee meeting, April 16, 2015, or until April 30,
2015, if the earlier scheduled meeting is not enough time to compile information needed to address
questions and concerns about the PACE program . Supported by Kowall.
Motion to postpone carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
17. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROPOSED CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY TAX CAPTURE – “OPT OUT”
The resolution reflects that the County of Oakland exempts County taxes fr om capture by the Birmingham
Corridor Improvement Authority for the proposed TIF Plan, pursuant to Section 18 of Public Act 280 of
2005, as amended, MCL 125.288(5). The TIF Review Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
If the County determines later that it is advisable to opt in to the CIA, and if a contract is successfully
negotiated with Oakland County Corporation Counsel, the County may revise its decision to exempt its
taxes from capture by the CIA.
Kowall moved approval of the attached s uggested Resolution. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no.
18. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
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Last year, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners had pa ssed Miscellaneous Resolution #14248,
which exempted County property taxes from capture by the City of Farmington CIA and requested that
Oakland County Corporation Counsel negotiate a contract with the City of Farmington and the CIA. Upon
further review and successful negotiations with the City of Farmington and the CIA, the TIF Review
Committee now recommends participation in the CIA plan that was presented on March 25, 2015. The
resolution rescinds MR #14248 and authorizes County participation in the CIA, as specified in the attached
contract, in an amount not to exceed $284,000.00 or for a period of twenty (20) years, whichever comes
first, beginning with the tax year of 2015.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
19. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
Last year, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners had passed Miscellaneous Resolution #14 247,
which exempted County property taxes from capture by the City of Farmington Hills CIA and requested that
Oakland County Corporation Counsel negotiate a contract with the City of Farmington Hills and the CIA.
Upon further review and successful negotia tions with the City of Farmington Hills and the CIA, the TIF
Review Committee now recommends participation in the CIA plan that was presented on March 25, 2015.
The resolution rescinds MR #1424 7 and authorizes County participation in the CIA , as specified in the
attached contract, in an amount not to exceed $1,537,000.00 or for a period of twenty -five (25) years,
whichever comes first, beginning with the tax year of 2015. The capture of County property taxes is subject
to the City of Farmington Hills’ ann ual contribution being at least three times that of the County’s and the
County’s annual contribution shall not exceed 75% of the total amount of County ad valorem tax increment
revenue within the City of Farmington Hills.
Quarles moved approval of the a ttached suggested Resolution. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
20. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISH AN END DATE FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN
THE CITY OF FARMINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The City of Farmington has a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) that was established on February
17, 1986, and is currently collecting County taxes for it. Upon review and recommendation by the TIF
Review Committee, the resolution approves the attached contract between the County, the City of
Farmington and the Farmington DDA to establish that on December 31, 2038, the City of Farmington DDA
shall cease collecting County taxes, as per the attached contract.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Sup ported by Quarles.
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 12:07 p.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.