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June 9, 2016
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Fina nce Committee to order at 9:03 a.m. in
Committee Room A of the Commissioners' Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Thomas Middleton, Eileen Kowall, David Woodward, Ch ristine Long, Shelley Goodman
Taub, Wade Fleming, Hugh Crawford, Helaine Zack and Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
None.
OTHERS PRESENT
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Jody Overall, Manager
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Bob Daddow, Deputy County Executive
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMM. AFFAIRS Irene Spanos, Director
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager
Kimberly Hampton, Technical Assistant
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, Manager, Planning & Engineering
FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Manager
Gaia Piir, Chief
Holly Con forti, Chief
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Katie West, Grant Coordinator
Terri Brockmiller, Financial Analyst
Monica Tinsley, Financial Analyst
Leo Lease, Financial Analyst
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director
HUMAN RESOURCES Jordie Kramer, Director
Lori Taylor, Deputy Director
Jennifer Hain, Manager
Heather Mason, Comp. and Class Supervisor
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director
Tammi Shepherd, Chief, App. Services
Mary Morgan, Supervisor
Patricia Coates, 911 Coordinator, CLEMIS
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Tim Prince, Manager
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
Wade Fleming
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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marcia Gershenson, Commissioner, District #13
Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Chris Ward, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Fleming moved approval of the previous minutes of May 12, 2016. Supported by
Woodward .
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Item #14, “Information Technology – City of Auburn Hills Police Department Cessation of PSAP
Functions” was moved up on the agenda to follow Item #3, and “Board of Commissioners –
Proposed Township of Orion Corridor Improvement Authority Tax Capture – ‘Opt-Out’” was added
to the agenda as Item #17.
Taub moved approval of the agenda, as amended . Supported by Fleming .
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FY 2015/FY 2016/FY 2017 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The FY 2016 Contingency balance of $100,879 will be reduced by $53,623 with the adoption of
Item #3. The FY 2016 Classification and Rate Change bala nce will be decreased by $9,171 with
the approval of Items #9 and #10 on the agenda. The Overtime Reserve Balance will be increased
by $22,000 for FY 2017 with the approval of Item #11. The FY 2016 General Fund Equity balance
will be decreased by $61,813 with the adoption of Items #1a and #1b for Tri-Party funds. A revised
contingency report was provided to re flect a change on pages 9, 10 and 11 of the Contingency
Report for the addition of $1 million to support the Pilot for the Local Road Improvement Matching
Program and to include the Security Enhancements in the amount of $5.5 million with the adoption
of Item #7. The Contingency Report also includes the updated Distribution Balances for the West
Nile Virus program .
Fleming moved to receive and file the FY 2016 Contingency Report . Supported by Taub.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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COMMUNICATIONS
A. Circuit Court – FY 2017 Urban Drug Court Initiative (UDCI) – Grant Application
B. Circuit Court – FY 2017 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program (MMHCGP) -
Application
C. Circuit Court – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) – Juvenile Drug
Court - Application
D. Circuit Court – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) – Adult Treatment
Court – Application
E. 52-1 District Court (Novi) – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) –
Application
F. 52-1 District Court (Novi) – FY 2017 Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) Grant
Application
G. 52-3 District Court (Rochester Hills) – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program
(MDCGP) – Application
H. 52-4 District Court (Troy) – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) –
Application
I. Library Board – 2016 Remote Access Legal Database Grant Application – Oakland County
Bar Foundation
J. Sheriff’s Office – 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program -
Application
Kowall moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #16141 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – TOWNSHIP OF ROSE – 2016
GRAVEL ROAD PROGRAM – PROJECT NO. 53292
The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Hoffman to approve the Tri-Party Road
Improvement funding in the amount of $20,116, which is Oakland County’s one -third share, for a
project in the Charter Township of Rose. The project consists of the spreading of gravel and
chloride on various roads within the Township. The work is expected to be completed this summer.
1b. MR #16142 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND –
2016 LIMESTONE PROG RAM – PROJECTS NO. 53302
The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Spisz to approve the Tri -Party Road Improvement
funding in the amount of $41,697, which is Oakland County’s third share, for a project in the Charter
Township of Oakland. The project consists of the spreading of limestone on various roads within
the Township. The work is expected to be completed this summer.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution s on the Consent Agenda .
Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unan imously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
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REGULAR AGENDA
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF
WIXOM 2016
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract between the City of Wixom and the County of
Oakland for the provision of patrol services in the City of Wixom for special events at rates
established by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The contract period is June 16, 2016
through December 31, 2016. The contract involves the support of part -time, non-eligible Mounted
Deputies to patrol areas that are not accessible by other forms of transportation. Undersheriff
McCabe indicated that this is the 2 nd or 3rd year that the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has
provided patrol services for the City o f Wixom for special events.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR POLICE AND FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR
THE CITY OF AUBURN HILLS 2016 – 2018 AND CREATION OF NEW DIVISION, UNIT AND
POSITIONS
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract for police and fire dispatch services between
the County of Oakland and the City of Auburn Hills for the period of July 11, 2016 – March 31, 2018.
In addition, the resolution authorizes the creation of a new division within the Sheriff’s Office titled,
“Emergency Communication/Operations Center”. The Sheriff/ERP/Communications Division will be
deleted and all current positions in that Division will be transferred to the new Division . One
General Fund/General Purpose full-time eligible Chief Emergency Management Operations position
will be upwa rdly reclassified to Lieutenant. In addition, one new full-time eligible Captain position,
one new GF/GP full-time eligible Dispatch Specialist Shift Leader position and six GF/GP full -time
eligible Dispatch Specialist positions will be created in the new unit. The contract was provided at
today’s meeting, and a revised Fiscal Note w as provided to change the Sheriff Corrective Services
Satellites Expenditures to Sheriff Emergency Communication/Operations Center.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – CITY OF AUBURN HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
CESSATION OF PSAP FUNCTIONS
As a result of the City of Auburn Hills’ request to enter into a contract with Oakland County for police
and fire dispatch servic es, their police department will no longer be listed as a Primary 9 -1-1 Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP), and therefore, it will be removed from the final Amended 9 -1-1
Service Plan for the County of Oakland. The resolution approves the amendment to the 9-1-1
Service Plan and a budget amendment to utilize $50,000 from the Radio Communications Fund.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
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4. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA
ACQUISITION (SCADA) PHASE 2 ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Prince explained that the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is a control
alarm system for all the water and sewer systems that the Water Resources Commissioner (WRC)
operates and maintains. The WRC completed Phase I of this project, which included a radio
concentrator site, earlier this year. The se radio sites send information back through a fiber network,
to Oakland County Information Technology with a backup radio network. The SCADA alarm system
currently notifies Safety Dispatch, who contacts on -call and supervisory staff of alarm notifications.
The WRC is currently seeking approval to proceed with Phase 2 of the SCA DA Enhancement
project, which will extend SCADA functionality by the deployment of additional software. One of the
enhancements of the new software include email and text notifications of alarms directly to field
staff as opposed to having them routed thr ough Safety Dispatch, which will shorten response time.
Another software enhancement includes the expansion of graphics on SCADA screens with greater
site detail. In addition, the software will provide easier data extraction for engineering staff to
analyze. Mr. Prince indicated that WRC staff, in partnership with OCIT, conducted a small pilot to
verify the compatibility to verify compatibility with the hardware/software system, and the pilot was
very successful. The estimated implementation cost of the project is $132,924 with an ongoing
maintenance cost of $23,372, has a two -year payback, which will occur due to the decreased
dependency on Safety Dispatch.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
5. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE
SERVICES WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIPS OF COMMERCE, HIGHLAND, LYO N,
MILFORD, OAKLAND, ORION, OXFORD AND ROYAL OAK, AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF
GROVELAND, HOLLY, NOVI, ROSE AND SOUTHFIELD, AND THE CITIES OF BERKLEY,
BIRMINGHAM, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON, CLAWSON,
FARMINGTON, FERNDALE, HAZEL PARK, HUNTINGTON WOODS, KEEGO HARBOR,
LATHRUP VILLAGE, MADISON HEIGHTS, ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE, PLEASANT RIDGE,
ROCHESTER, SOUTH LYON AND WALLED LAKE
The Department of Management and Budget/Equalization Division is seeking approval of a contract
for Oakland County Equalization Div ision assistance with the Charter Townships of Commerce,
Highland, Lyon, Milford, Oakland, Orion, Oxford and Royal Oak and the Townships of Groveland,
Holly, Novi Rose and Southfield and the Cities of Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Village of
Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup
Village, Madison Heights, Orchard Lake Village, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester, South Lyon and
Walled Lake. The contract period is from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
6. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – 2016 PARKING
LOT REPAVING PROGRAM PROJECTS
This year Facilities Management has identified four (4) parking lots have the greatest need to be
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repaved this year, and they are Central Garage, Oakland Pointe, Powerhouse Drive and some
areas of the Children’s Village campus. The Planning and Building Co mmittee had authorized the
Facilities Planning & Engineering Division to advertise and receive bids for this project, and the
lowest, responsible bidder is T & M Paving, Inc. of Milford, Michigan. The Department of Facilities
Management/Facilities Planning & Engineering is seeking approval to award the contract for the
repaving project to T & M Paving, Inc.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Crawford .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack and Quarles absent.
7. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – PRIORITY 2
BUILDING SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
The Department of Facilities Management is seeking approval of the Priority 2 Building Security
Enhancements Project. Mr. Holdsworth explained that this is a continuation of the building security
enhancements that was started last year. The Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Facilities
Management conducted a comprehensive review of all the County’s buildings to determine what
was needed to make all County facilities secure for the benefit of the employees and the public.
Recommendations were divided up as Priority 1, 2, 3 and 4. Priority 2 enhancements include
building security enhancement at the Information Technology Building, m ain courthouse, Children’s
Village, Emergency Operations and Dispatch Center, Jail, Patrol Services, Steam Plant, the Water
Resources Commissioner Billing Office, North Office Building, Little Oaks, Oakland Pointe,
Executive Office Building and the Clarkst on, Novi, Rochester Hills and Troy District Courts. The
estimated cost of Priority 2 building enhancements is $5,468,500. The resolution approves Priority
2 and a budget amendment to transfer funding in the amount of $5,468,500 from the General Fund
Assigned Fund Balance as detailed in the resolution.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack and Quarles absent.
8. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE AND FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – CHILDREN’S VILLAGE A
BUILDING EXERCISE YARD EXPANSION PROJECT
There is currently a fenced-in recreation area behind Children’s Village A Building Girl’s Detention
Area, which is relatively sma ll and divided up into green space. There is currently no gate access
from the exterior, which makes it difficult for faci lity staff to maintain it. As part of this project, the
fenced-in area will be expanded by 3600 square feet, a grass volleyball cour t will be added ,
including a double-grade entryway for maintenance and equipment, and the landscaping will be
reconditioned. The project will be completed by competitively -bid annual contractors in accordance
with Purchasing Division requirements. The es timated cost of this project is $44,371, which is
available for transfer from the FY 2016 through FY 20125 Capital Improvement Program/Building
Improvement Fund.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Crawford .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
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9. MR #16135 - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – RETITLE CLASSIFICATIONS AND
REMOVE FROM THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval to retitle the classificati ons of Manager-
Health Division and Manager-Fiscal Services and remove them from the Salary Administration Plan
in order to create two new classifications titled Health Officer and Fiscal Services Officer, overtime
exempt, which will be excluded from the Sa lary Administration Plan. Human Resources had
recently conducted a study of all Managers, and found that these two classifications’ salaries had
risen, and in surveying Kent, Livingston and Macomb Counties, it was discovered that these
salaries at Oakland County were low in comparison.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
10. MR #16136 - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN
3RD QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY 2016
Ms. Mason gave a brief overview of the Salary Administration Plan 3 rd Quarterly Report for FY
2016. The position and salary grade changes proposed by Human Resources are from job studies
that were conducted by Human Resourc es Department staff. One classification is going to receive
an increase in salary grade; three classifications will be created ; and four positions will be upwardly
reclassified.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
11. MR #16131 – HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – CREATION OF PARENTAL LEAVE
BENEFITS AND POLICY
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval of the creation of a Parental Leav e Benefits
and Policy for parents who are Oakland County employees. The policy provides six (6) weeks of
paid Parental Leave after the birth or adoption of a new child . By 2020, 28% of Oakland County’s
workforce will be eligible to retire, and Human Resources wants to be sure they will be able to retain
current workers and replace retired workers by offering attractive benefits.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Zack moved to amend the resolution, as follows :
Amend the 9th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows: WHEREAS Oakland County is proposing
to offer parents paid parental leave for six (6) consecutive weeks after a birth or adoption;
and
Amend the 12th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows: WHEREAS payment will be made for six
(6) consecutive weeks at 100% of current salary at 40 hours per week with a maximum of
240 hours paid; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment will be made for six (6) consecutive weeks
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within a one year period at 100% of the current salary at 40 hours per week with a
maximum of 240 hours.
Supported by Woodward.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
AYES: Woodward, Zack, Quarles (3)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Crawford, Middleton (6)
Motion failed for lack of a majority vote.
Woodward moved to a mend the resolution, by adding the following paragraphs:
WHEREAS the Parental Leave Policy will provide six (6) weeks paid leave after the
placement of a foster care child or children for parental bonding time for an Oaklan d
County employee appointed by the proper authorities to serve and care for a long -
term foster child or children.
WHEREAS an eligible parent is defined as a mother or father with the inclusion of a
foster parent when appointed by the proper authorities to serve and care for a foster
child or children.
In addition, the following note would be added to the bottom of the resolution:
The inclusion of Foster Care and Foster Parent is applicable to all sections of the
Parental Leave Policy and Merit Rules in r egards to all aspects of the Parental Leave
benefit.
Supported by Zack.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
AYES: Woodward, Crawford, Zack, Quarles (4)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Middleton (5)
Motion failed for lack of a majority vote.
Woodward moved to amend the resolution by adding the following paragraph:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s part -time employees (part-time eligible and part-time
non-eligible) will be eligible for Parental Leave on a pro -rated basis after completion
of one (1) year of County service since their most recent date of hire.
Supported by Zack.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
AYES: Woodward, Zack, Quarles (3)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Crawford, Middleton (6)
Motion failed for lack of a majority vote.
Main motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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12. MR #16138 – HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – CHANGE TO MERIT RULES 14, 21
AND 22
Provided the previous resolution, Item #11, MR #16131 is adopted, this resolution would amend th e
Merit Rules 14, 21 and 22 to accommodate the changes to support the Parental Leave Benefit
Policy.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent.
13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – 2016 REGION 10
COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs is seeking approval of a grant in
the amount of $40,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for the
period of March 25, 2016 through December 30, 2016. The funds will be used to reach more
businesses to make them aware about the resources that Oakland County Economic Development
& Community Affairs has. Ms. Spanos explained that part of these funds will be used for the
Educator Event to Promote Manufacturing Day 2016 .
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote wit h Crawford absent.
15. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2016 SECOND QUARTER
FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The resolution accepts the Fiscal Year 2016 Second Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget
Amendments. Ms. Sonkiss gave a bri ef overview of the FY 2016 Second Quarter Report. The
County will complete FY 2016 with a projected overall favorable variance of $1 3,805,515 in General
Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) operations, which is split between receiving $4,145,715 more
revenue than anticipated and a projected favorability in expenditures of $9,659,800. The
favorability in revenue comes from Land Transfer Tax of $1.5 mi llion in the County Clerk’s Office,
$755,000 in the Treasurer’s Office for payments other than anticipated as a result of the sale of
foreclosed property and $100,000 for Administrative Fees. Due to increases in caseload and
collections efforts from all of the District Courts, there is $700,000 favorable from the fines and
costs. In addition, there is $350,000 favorable from Children’s Village Out County Board and Care
and $150,000 Children’s Village Board and Care from an increase in Department of Human
Services' wards and $300,000 favorable for commission received from the inmate Public Telephone
and $150,000 favorable for the Health Division Pneumo vaccine.
The Sheriff’s Office and Facilities Management are projected to be unfavorable at the end of the
Fiscal Year. Due to increased use of overtime and related fringe benefits, which is primarily in the
Corrective Services area because of a large number of vacant positions and employees on leave,
the Sheriff’s Office is projected to be $1,515,900 unfavorable by the end of FY 2016. Facilities
Management is projected to be $13,000 unfavorable due to an increased use of ov ertime and
related fringe benefits and from Capital Improvement Projects. Ms. Sonkiss and Ms. Van Pelt
addressed questions posed to them by the Commissioners.
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Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
16. GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY UPDATE
Mr. Daddow gave a brief update about issues surrounding the Great Lakes Water Authority
(GLWA). He provided a copy of a Detroit News a rticle titled, “Finley: Detroit-Suburb Feud Emerges
on Water Contract”, and a 23-page document, titled, “Charges for Services: Evaluation of Business
Issues and Impacts on GLWA FY -2017 and Beyond”. Mr. Daddow gave some brief highlights from
the 23-page document, speaking about the case against Highland Park for its failure to pay its bills
and how the Wayne County Circuit Court Judge has awarded nearly $20 million in judgments
against Highland Park but has prevented the Detroit Water and Sewer Department/GLWA from
entering that judgment on the C ity’s property tax rolls. Genesee County is expected to leave the
GLWA water system at the end of FY 2017, which will cause the GLWA to experience a loss of
revenue of about $18.2 million in FY 2018 and beyond. This loss of revenue will result in a sizabl e
increase to the remaining customers to cover the fixed costs. Commissioner Taub suggested that
since Mr. Daddow had a previous ly scheduled appointment today and did not have much time to
give this presentation and address questions by the Commissioners, that he be invited back at a
future Finance Committee meeting.
Fleming moved to receive and file the Detroit News article and the 23 -page document
provided. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
17. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROPOSED TOWNSHIP OF ORION CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY TAX CAPTURE – “OPT OUT”
The TIF Committee met on June 7, 2016 to consider the Township of Orion Corridor Improvement
Authority tax capture, and a report was submitted reflecting that the TIF Committee recommends a
proposed resolution to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to exempt its taxes from
capture by the Orion Township CIA for the proposed TIF Plan at this time. If the County determines
later that it is advisable to opt in to the CIA, and if a contrac t is successfully negotiated, the County
may revise its decision to exempt its taxes from capture by the CIA.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarl es absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20
a.m.
______________________________________ _________________________________
Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
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NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.