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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016.08.11 - 36996 August 11, 2016 Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Fina nce Committee to order at 9:08 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, Christine Long, Shelley Goodman Taub, Wade Fleming, Hugh Crawford, Helaine Zack and Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE None OTHERS PRESENT CIRCUIT COURT Nanci Grant, Chief Judge COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT Kerri Rieth, Manager COMPLIANCE OFFICE Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Manager CORPORATION COUNSEL Joellen Shortley, Deputy Corporation Counsel COUNTY EXECUTIVE Jerry Poisson, Deputy County Executive Bob Daddow, Deputy County Executive Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive /CIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMM. AFFAIRS Dan Hunter, Deputy Director Jim Keglovitz, Principal Planner EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager Terry Schultz, Chief FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director Ed Joss, Manager, Planning & Engineering FIFTY SECOND DISTRICT COURT – 3RD DIV. Julie Nicholson, Chief Judge FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Manager Gaia Piir, Chief Holly Conforti, Chief Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II Terri Brockmiller, Analyst Michael Andrews, Analyst Monica Tinsley, Analyst FRIEND OF THE COURT Suzanne Hollyer, Director HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director Kathy Forzley, Manager HOMELAND SECURITY Ted Quisenberry, Manager HUMAN RESOURCES Jordie Kramer, Director Lori Taylor, Deputy Director Heather Mason, Comp. & Class Supervisor 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 FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 2 August 11, 2016 OTHERS PRESENT , cont’d. HUMAN RESOURCES, cont’d Jennifer Hain, Manager INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director Carl Wilson, Manager Janette McKenna, Manager Jeff Nesmith, CLEMIS Chief LIBRARY BOARD Laura Mancini, Director MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer PROBATE COURT Linda Hallmark, Judge Jill Daly, Probate Register Rebecca Schnelz, Court Administrator PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Tricia Dare, Chief, Juvenile Division PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION ER Jim Nash, Water Resources Commissioner Phil Sanzica, Chief Deputy WRC Steve Korth, Manager Tim Prince, Manager John Basch, Senior Attorney Carrie Ricker Cox, Chief Engineer TOWNSHIP OF ORION Chris Barnett, Superviso r STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS Mike Hilfinger, Vice President Gary Roberts, Consultant GRASS LAKE BOARD Joe Sorano CITY OF AUBURN HILLS Tom Tanghe, City Manager CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION Chris Barnett, Supervisor BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director Connie Srogi, Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Kowall moved approval of the prev ious minutes of July 14, 2016. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Middleton indicated that Item #21 “Information Technology – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Transfer GIS and Related Data to t he United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)” was requested to be removed at this time, and that a resolution titled, “Board of Commissioners – Participation in the Charter Township of Orion Corridor Improvement Authority” will be added to the a genda as #27, and it will be taken up after Item #3 on today’s agenda. FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 3 August 11, 2016 Fleming moved approval of the agenda, as amended . Supported by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Tom Tanghe, City Manager, Auburn Hills , expressed his grati tude for the assistance of road funds through the Pilot Local Road Improvement Program and indicated that the funds will be used for the reconstruction of Deep Wood Drive in one of their tech parks. Joellen Shortley, Deputy Corporation Counsel introduced Brandon Buck, a new attorney in the Corporation Counsel office . FY 2015/FY 2016/FY 2017 CONTINGENCY REPORT The FY 2016 General Contingency balance will be increased by $10,377 with the adoption of items #5 and #15, which includes $50,000 increase and a $53,623 decrease for Item #5 and an increase of $14,000 for Item #15. The FY 2016 Grant Match balance will be decreased by $50,000 with the adoption of Item #3 for a transfer to General Contingency. The FY 2016 General Fund Equity balance will be decrease d by $787,913 with the adoption of Items #1a and #1b for Tri-Party funds, Items 2a – 2p and 26 for the Local Road Improvement Matching Program and Item #13 for the Homeland Security Enhancements for the Executive Office Building. The Contingency Report also includes the updated West Nile Virus Distribution Balances for FY 2016. Commissioner Kowall asked if it was too late for communities to apply for West Nile Virus distributions for this year. Ms. Sonkiss indicated that she would get information on the deadline and follow up with Commissioner Kowall. Taub moved to receive and file the FY 201 6 Contingency Report . Supported by Fleming. Motion carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Sheriff’s Office/Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2017 Narcotics Enforcem ent Team (NET) Grant Application B. Economic Community & Development Affairs – 2016 Main Street America – Façade Improvement Pilot Program C. Information Technology 2015/2016 Master Plan Quarterly Status Executive Summary D. CLEMIS Funds – Financial Statements and Schedules for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2016 E. Oakland County E911 Technical Surcharge Pool Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 F. Board of Commissioners – Local Road Improvement Subcommittee – Round One Applications – 2016 Pilot Local Road Improvement Program Projects G. 2016 Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority Tax Levy H. Notice of Hearing: City of Auburn Hills – July 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. – RE: Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Revocation of Personal Property for a Facility Lo cated at 1925 Taylor Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 I. Notice of Hearing: City of Auburn Hills – July 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. – RE: Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Transfer for Real Property for a Facility Located at 1925 Taylor FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 4 August 11, 2016 Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 J. Notice of Hearing: City of Auburn Hills – July 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. – RE: Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate New Personal Property for a Facility Located at 1925 Taylor Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 K. Notice of Hearing: City of Auburn Hil ls – July 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. – RE: Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for New Real Property for a Facility Located at E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 L. Notice of Hearing: City of Rochester Hills – July 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Establishm ent of an Industrial Development District for the Following Property: 1500 W. Hamlin Road M. Notice of Hearing: City of Rochester Hills – July 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. – RE: Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for New Real Property Improvements for a Facility Located at 1500 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48326 Commissioner Woodward asked if Item B was an application for a new grant or a continuation. Mr. Hunter indicated that the application is for a new program, and Oakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs has applied to Main Street America for funding. They currently do some architectural work with the Main Street Program, but they do not have a façade program. Fleming moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA 1a. MR #16196 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD – REPLACEMENT OF CULVERT CROSSING AT PUTNAM DRIV E – PROJECT NO. 52734 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gershenson to approve the Tri-Party Road Improvement funding in the amount of $83,333, which is Oakland County’s third share, for a project in the Charter Township of West Bloomfield. The project consists of the replacement of the Putnam Drive culvert crossing at the Walnut Lake Canal. The project is expected to begin this summer. 1b. MR #16202 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD – REPLACEMENT OF CULVERT CROSSING AT OVERBROOK ROAD – PROJECT NO. 52924 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Taub to approve the Tri -Party Road Improvement funding in the amount of $56,167, which is Oakland County’s t hird share, for a project in the Charter Township of Bloomfield. The project consists of the Overbrook Road culvert crossing at the Roughe Tributary. Construction on this project is expected to begin this summer. 2a. MR #16183 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF WIXOM – JOINT AND CRACK SEALING OF NUMEROUS LOCAL ROADS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS – PROJECT NO. 2016-15 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Weipert to approve the Pilot Local Road FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 5 August 11, 2016 Improvement funding in the amount of $18,814, Oakland County’s share, for a project in the City of Wixom. The project will include joint and crack pavement sealing and roadway marking with legend placements on several roads in the City. 2b. MR #16184 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 201 6 APPROPRIATION – VILLAGE OF MILFORD – 2016 VILLAGE PROGRAM REPAIRING ASPHALT AND CONCRETE STREETS – PROJECT NO. 2016-11 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Weipert to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $8,358, Oakland County’s share, for a project in the Village of Milford. The project consists of repairing asphalt and concrete streets in the Village of Milford . 2c. MR #16185 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR – RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING OF S. CASS LAKE RD. AND PORTMAN ST. – PROJECT NO. 2016-08 The resolution was introduced by Commis sioner Scott to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $3,774, Oakland County’s share, for a project in the City of Keego Harbor. The project consists of the reconstruction and resurfacing of S. Cass Lake Road and Portman Street in the City. 2d. MR #16186 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE – REMOVE AND REPLACE SECTIONS OF PONTIAC DR., INVERNESS ST., GARLAND ST., AVONDALE ST., LAKELAND AVE., OAKW OOD ST., ROSEDALE AVE. – PROJECT NO. 2016-13 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Scott to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $3,287, Oakland County’s share, for a project in the City of Sylvan Lake. The project co nsists of removal and replacement of sections of Pontiac Dr., Inverness St., Garland St., Avondale St ., Lakeland Ave., Oakwood St. and Rosedale Ave. 2e. MR #16187 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATI ON – CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS – RESURFACING OF SCOTIA RD., BERKLEY AVE., HUNTINGTON RD., & LUDLOW AVE. – PROJECT NO. 2016-07 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Zack to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $7,267, Oa kland County share, for a project in the City of Huntington Woods. The project consists of roadway overlay and banding of roads labeled “Major” under the City’s major/local category, such as Scotia, Berkley, Huntington and Ludlow Roads. 2f. MR #16188 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – MULTIPLE YEAR PROJECT PLAN REQUIRING THE ROLL OVER OF COMMUNITY ALLOCATION – CITY OF FERNDALE – RESURFACING OF VESTER STREET The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Zack to approve the multiple year project plan for the City of Ferndale for a project that consists of the resurfacing of Vester Street. The 2016 and FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 6 August 11, 2016 2017 allocations would be rolled over for consideration of the project in 2018, contingent upon continuation of the Pilot Local Road Improvement Program. 2g. MR #16189 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF HAZEL PARK – ASPHALT REMOVAL AND RESURFACING ON W. WOODWARD HEIGHTS BLVD. – PROJECT NO. 2016-05 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Zack to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $19,222, Oakland County share, for a project in the City of Hazel Park. The project consists of asphalt removal and resurfacing on West Woodward Heights Boulevard. 2h. MR #16191 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – VILLAGE OF LEONARD – REPAVING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ELMWOOD STREET – PROJECT NO. 2016-10 The resolution was introduced by Co mmissioner Spisz to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $1,409, Oakland County share, for a project in the City of Leonard. The project consists of repaving and reconstruction of Elmwood Street. 2i. MR #16192 – BOARD OF COMM ISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF PLEASANT RIDGE – CONCRETE REPAIRS ON MILLINGTON RD., POPL AR PARK BLVD., OAKLAND PARK BLVD., CAMBRIDGE BLVD., OAKDALE BLVD., MAPLEFIELD RD. – PROJECT NO. 2016- 12 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner McGillivray to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $5,627, Oakland County share, for a project in the City of Pleasant Ridge. The project consists of concrete repairs on Millington Rd ., Poplar Park Blvd., Oakland Park Blvd., Cambridge Blvd., Oakdale Blvd. and Maplefield Road. 2j. MR #16194 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS – CITY- WIDE CONCRETE AND ASPHALT ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM – PROJECT NO. 2016-04 The resolution was introduced by Commissioners Dwyer, Gershenson and Jackson to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $100,746, Oakland Coun ty share, for a project in the City of Farmington Hills. The project is for the City of Farmington Hills Annual Concrete and Asphalt Road Maintenance Program. 2k. MR #16195 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF FARMINGTON – REPAIR AND RESURFACING OF LOCAL ROADS – PROJECT NO. 2016-03 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Dwyer to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $11,642, Oakland County share, for a project in the City of Farmington. The project consists of the repair and resurfacing of local roads in the City of Farmington. FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 7 August 11, 2016 2l. MR #16198 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE – RESURFACING OF MEADOWOOD AVENUE – PROJECT NO. 2016-09 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Quarles to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $8,934, Oakland County share, for a project in the City of Lathrup Village. The project consist s of the resurfacing of Meadowood Avenue from Meadowood Court to Lathrup Boulevard. 2m. MR #16199 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF SOUTHFIELD – REHABILITATION OF NORTH BOUND NORTHWEST ERN HWY SERVICE DRIVE – PROJECT NO. 2016-16 The resolution was introduced by Commissioners Quarles and Jackson to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $109,813, Oakland County share, for a project in the City of Southfield. The project consists of the rehabilitation of northbound Northwestern Highway Service Drive. 2n. MR #16200 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – VILLAGE OF HOLLY – REHABILITATION COGSHALL STREET – PROJECT NO. 2016 -06 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Hoffman to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $7,711 for a project in the Village of Holly. The project consists of the rehabilitation of Cogshall Street. 2o. MR #16201 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 216 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF AUBURN HILLS – RECONSTRUCTION OF DEEP WOOD DRIVE – PROJECT NO. 2016-01 The resolution was introduced by Commissioners Gingell and Gosseli n to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $29,877, Oakland County share, for a project in the City of Auburn Hills to reconstruct Deep Wood Drive. 2p MR #16203 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF BIRMINGHAM – RESURFACING OF WEBSTER AVE. AND S. WORTH ST. – PROJECT NO. 2016 -02 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Taub to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $30,598, Oakl and County share, for the resurfacing of Webster Ave. and S. Worth St. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes on the Consent Agenda. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent. Chairperson Middleton set a Public Hearing to be held at the Board of Commissioners’ Meeting on FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 8 August 11, 2016 Thursday, August 18, 2016, at 9:35 a.m. for the Local Road Improvement Projects 2016 -01 through 2016-16 (Items 2a through 2e, 2g through 2p and Item #26). 3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND CITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNSHIPS OPERATING PSAPS The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of an agreement between the County of Oakland and the Public Ent ities operating Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in Oakland County. There is no Fiscal impact resulting from this agreement; therefore, no budget amendment is required. Ms. Coates explained that this agreement is part of the process toward transitioning to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (ESInet), and the roles and responsibilities for both the County and PSAPS are going to change, and this agreement defines those roles and responsibilities between the County and the public entities operating PSAPs for op timum security, functionality and operation of the ESInet. Commissioner Taub shared an article from the Wall Street Journal, titled “Some 911 Fees Go Unpaid by Phone Companies, Lawsuit Says.” Ms. Coates indicated that there is no accountability from the carriers that provide a surcharge to the County. There is no way of verifying how many customers they have to confirm how much surcharge is to be provided to the County for 9 -1-1 fees. Ms. Coates indicated that she is part of a Committee in Lansing, and they are working on rewriting the 9-1-1 statute to increase the State 9-1-1 fee from 19 cents to 25 cents to help to offset the cost of Next Generation 9 -1-1. The technical surcharge for the County is the amount that the carriers collect and keep for landlines, and it is currently 22 cents. The State fee needs to be adjusted so that it is fair for everyone who has a device that can access 9 -1-1 and not just the customers who have landlines. Another piece of the proposed legislation is to request greater accountability from the carriers. Commissioner Taub indicated that the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) will be taking this issue up as it is a concern of many counties in Michigan. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Taub moved to receive and file the article from the Wall Street Journal. Supported by Long. Motion carried on a voice vote. 27. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PARTICIPATION IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY The Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee met on August 9, 2016, to consider the participation in the Charter Township of Orion Corridor Improvement Authority. The Ad Hoc Committee reports with a recommendation to the Finance Co mmittee that the attached suggested resolution with agreement be adopted. The TIF plan provides for the capture of County property taxes beginning with the tax capture for 2016 for up to a total of $4,147,886.00 or for a period of 20 years, whichever occurs first. Chris Barnett, Supervisor, Charter Township of Orion, was present to answer questions posed by the Commissioners a nd he thanked the Commissioners for their support. FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 9 August 11, 2016 Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FY 2017 – FY 2021 TITLE IV-E CLIENT SERVICES CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE The Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney provides legal consultation services to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS ) for cases of abuse/neglect of children, court proceedings, establishment of protocol, petition information and periodic strategy and training meetings with MDHHS staff. The Prosecuting Attorney is seeking approval of a grant award in the amount of $2,000,000, an established amount that the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office may bill for legal services during the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2021. This contract is a renewal of an agreement between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Oakland County to provide legal consultation regarding the abuse/neglect of children cases, court proceedings, establishment of protocol, petiti on information and periodic strategy and training meetings with MDHHS staff. The total maximum expendable amount per year is $400,000 for reimbursement from the MDHHS. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote . 5. MR #16181 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 2016 The resolution approves the addi tion of one position to the Charter Township of Oxford substation contract for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2016 Law Enforcement Services Agreement. Undersheriff McCabe explained that this position is for a School Liaison Deputy, and this position was eliminated during budget cuts several years ago. Oxf ord Township and Oxford Community Schools will share the cost of this position. A proposed report to amend the Sc hedule A was provided to make revisions, as follows: Patrol Sergeant 1 $5,775.89 $150,173 Detective Sergeant 1 $5,949.74 $154,693 Deputy II (w/fill) $5,879.75 Deputy II (no- fill) 12 $5,034.16 $1,570,656 $1,177,992 Deputy II (no- fill/no-vehicle) $4,739.87 Patrol Investigator no-fill 2 $5,208.01 $270,816 $135,408 FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 10 August 11, 2016 Deputy I (no - fill) $4,637.66 TOTAL 16 $2,162,512 $1,638,960 Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack. Long moved the proposed report to amend the Schedule A. Supported by Taub. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. MR #16182 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT THE MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL – 2016 SEASON The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of the law enforcement services agreement between the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan Renaissance Festival for the 2016 Season. This contract increases staffing levels from 8 to 13 Deputies as a result of Groveland and Holly Townships requesting more assistance with traffic and parking. The Michigan Renaissance Festival pays 100% of the cost. The effective date of the contract is from August 19, 2016 through December 31, 2016, during which time 16 event dates are scheduled during that time. Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. MR #16178 - WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE OAKLAND COUNTY DWRF CIT Y OF PONTIAC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM BONDS This resolution authorizes the issuance of Oakland County Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) Bonds to be in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the continuation of a project to install water meters in the City of Pontiac. Mr. Lockhart explained that they have already installed about 6,000 water meters, and these bonds will allow Water Resources Commissioner staff to install approximately 12,000 additional water meters. Commissioner Taub asked about the status of water bill collections in Pontiac. Mr. Lockhart indicated that there is a Water Shutoff program in place currently through the billing department that monitors bill collections, and if water bills are not paid by a certain time, the consumer will be issued a shutoff notice. There are water collection towers in the City of Pontiac as well, which will indicate if there is water meter tampering or water leaks anywhere. Water Resources Commissioner billing department staff include notifications with consumer bills if it is determined that there is an issue such as a pipe leak at a home. Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 11 August 11, 2016 8. MR #16179 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE OAKLAND COUNTY OPEN MARKET CITY OF PONTIAC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM BONDS The resolution authorizes Open Market Bonds to be sold to pay for some high priority water system improvements to the County’s City of Pontiac Water Supply System. Mr. Lockhart explained that when a city wants to remove a road, it is beneficial for the Oakland County Department of Water Resources to coordinate with the city to make Water Supply System improvements. They are currently working on Paddock and Saginaw Streets. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 9. MR #16193 – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE – REQUEST FOR $148,000 LOAN FROM THE LONG TERM REVOLVING FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRASS LAKE AUGMENTATION WELL The Lake Improvement Board for Grass Lake in the Charter Township of White Lake has determined that construction of an augmentation well is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the public and to protect natural resources and the value of property around the lake. Mr. Basch explained that this augmentation well will help Grass Lake with regulating lake levels, and with the recent drought conditions lake levels have been low. A Special Assessment District has been established, and this is a proposal requesting assistance from the County for this long -term loan in the amount of $148,000, which would come from the Oakland County Long Term Revolving Fund. Ms. Sonkiss indicated that the money will be reimbursed by White Lake Township from the Lake Board assessment rolls. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 10. MR #16176 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking approval of an interlocal agreement between Oakland County and the Charter Township of Independence extend the Safety Path system that currently terminates at the park entrance on Sashabaw Road and to take the trail through a series of boardwalks in the right-away up to Oak Hill Road. The Charter Township of Independence will contribute $600,000 toward the Safety Path project. The esti mated total cost of this project is $1,345,934. Mr. Stencil indicated that this is part of a long -term project to also create an inter-park connection, which would go all the way down to Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road, which would create a loop of about 10 and a half miles. Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Zack voting no. FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 12 August 11, 2016 11. MR #16177 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – OAKLAND COUNTY 4 -H ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT – SPRINGFIELD OAKS The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking approval of the renewal of the lease agreement between Oakland County and the Oakland County 4 -H Fair Association. The current agreement expires on December 31, 2016. This new agreement wo uld be a five-year agreement with a five - year renewable option. The Oakland County Fair Association has been a partner of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission since 1970, when the Fair relocated to Springfield Oaks. In lieu of rent, the 4-H Fair Association will be responsible for utilities, electric and gas and a number of barns and facilities on the site, as well as providing the p arks system with a percentage of the monies received for parking and rental storage facilities for winter stora ge. Mr. Stencil indicated that about 100,000 people came to the 4-H Fair this year. Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 12. MR #16180 – DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES M ANAGEMENT/WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH D’AN-CO PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR USE OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AND STORAGE YARD AT 30750 W 8 MILE ROAD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN The Departments of Facilities Mana gement and Water Resources Commissioner are seeking approval of the renewa l of a lease agreement with D’An-Co Properties, LLC for a facility located at 30750 West 8 Mile Road in the City of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Currently, the County is renting this facility on a month-to-month basis. The new lease would be for a five -year term, beginning on July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2021, at the rate of $3,800 a month or $45,600 per year. The Water Resources Commissioner’s Water Unit will occupy the 2,880 square foot garage in the industrial building and 26,600 square feet of storage yard and have use of approximately two acres of land associated with the building. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 13. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING LOBBY SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT Facilities Management has been working with the Sheriff’s Office to improve buildin g security on the County Campus, and this is a continuation of that effort. In light of the terrorist shootings that have occurred over the last year, Facilities Management decided to revisit the Executive Office security, and based on that improvements w ill be made for security in the lobby area. The resolution authorizes the Executive Office Building Lobby Security Enhancements Project, in the amount of $173,229. A transfer will be made from the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Homeland Security Enhancement to the Project Work Order Fund for this project. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 13 August 11, 2016 14. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FY 2017 – FY 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Department of Facilities Management provides a Capital Improvement Program repor t with detailed information. The FY 2017-2026 Capital Improvement Program report is broken down by Buildings and Civil. The estimated cost of the B uilding Projects is $38,511,000, and the Civil Projects cost estimate is $52,521,034. Mr. Holdsworth gave a brief overview of the FY 2017 – FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program projects. The projects are listed in priority order , and each line item is composed of several different projects, which are detailed on individual sheets in the report. No project will move forward without first being recommended by the County Executive and approved by the Board of Commissioners by resolution. Kowall moved to receive and file the FY 2017 – FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program report. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried on a voice vote. 15. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – AMENDMENT #1 OF THE INLAND BEACH GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) – DEQ PROJECT NUMBER 2015 -7209 The Health Division is seeking approval of an Amendment #1 of the Inland Beach Grant Project contract between the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Oakland Count y Health Division. This amendment will increase the County’s reimbursement by $48,896, of which $35,802 is from State funding and $13,094 is the local grant match , and will extend the expiration date of the contract from September 30, 2016 to December 31, 2016. The funds are used to cover the cost of water samples for water quality monitoring. Commissioner Taub suggested that the Oakland County Health Division install magnets for vehicles that say “Oakland County Health Department” when testing water in the communities so that residents are aware who they are , and also for public relations purposes. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 16. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AN D HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – AMENDMENT #2 OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES The Health Division is seeking approval of an Amendment #2 o f the interlocal agreement between the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and the Oakland County Health Division to increase funding for the Suicide Prevention Services program by $57,349 for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30 , 2016. Funds will be used for prevention -based training and education at community events for key community leaders at schools, law enforcement, the community and youth. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming . FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 14 August 11, 2016 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 17. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT – ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – 2016 ANONYMOUS GRANT ACCEPTANCE The resolution approves the acceptance of a $10,000 grant from a local organization that will all ow the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center to purchase two cat condos. Each cat condo accommodates two cats . The local organization has asked to remain anonymous. Commissioner Woodward expressed concerns about the donor being anonymous . Mr. Gatt indicated that the organization is a non-profit organization that raises money to take care of animals. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 18. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – PY 2016/2017 MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MSHDA) HOUSING EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES – ACCEPTANCE The Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs is seeking approval of a $20,000 grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The funds will be used to help sustain housing counselors in the Oakland County Department of Economic Developme nt & Community Affairs, which includes salaries and fringe benefits for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. No County match is required. Ms. Rieth indicated that their housing counselors have decreased from 5 to 2.5 housing counse lors. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 19. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FY 2016 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of a grant in the amount of $28,229 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developm ent for the period of October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. The funds support a portion of the salary and fringe benefits for one Special Revenue Full -Time Eligible Housing Counseling and Homeless Services Supervisor position. No County match is requir ed. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 20. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER GIS AND RELATED DATA TO THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCI L OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of the renewal of the FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 15 August 11, 2016 intergovernmental agreement between the County of Oakland and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) for the sharing of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related land data at no cost to be used for projects within Oakland County borders. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 22. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2016 DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER The Department of Information Technology is requesting approval of the Third Quarter 2016 Appropriation Transfer for development charges during the third quarter, which t he Department of Information Technology has determined to be $1,236,174.24 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments. Direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary Fund departments are $611,120.39 and non-County agencies are $16,318.00 fo r the third quarter of 2016. The schedule provides detailed information of all charges to departments and non -County agencies from Information Technology. Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 23. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & NETWORKING REORGANIZATION Mr. Bertolini introduced Carl Wilson, Manager, from Information Technology. The Department of Information Technology is seeking appr oval to reorganize the Technology Systems and Networking area of the Department. Mr. Bertolini indicated that this reorganization will provide for some additional working leadership positions to help with Mr. Wilson’s efforts and the Chiefs who work with him. Commissioner Taub asked for an update on recruiting of employees for the Information Technology Department. Mr. Bertolini indicated that the marketplace for Information Technology workers are strong in southeast Michigan, and there are peaks and val leys for recruitment for reasons such as sala ry, benefits, work environment. In the last two years they have hired more than they have lost. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried unanimously o n a roll call vote with Zack absent. 24. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S RECOMMENDED FY 201 7-2019 BUDGET AND OVERVIEW OF REVENUE AND NON - DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET AND SALARY RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sonkiss presented the overview of the FY 2017 – FY 2019 Triennial Budget. The Finance Committee was also provided with the Finance Committee Amendment List and the Fiscal Year 2016 Salary Recommendations that was approved by the Human Resources Committee. The budget is divided into three fund types, General Fund/General Purpose, Special Revenue Funds and Proprietary Funds. Ms. Sonkiss gave the Commissioners a brief summary of the information contained in the Fiscal Year 2017 – Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and General Appropriations Act Line Item book and the Categorical Analysis and Budget Highlights book, which provides explanations of FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 16 August 11, 2016 variances from one year to the next by budget category, such as for salary adjustments. Ms. Sonkiss explained how to read the budget and gave a short explanation of the budget and amendment processes for the recommended budget. The FY 2017 Recommended Budget of $854.3 million is a $16.5 million or 1.97% increase from the FY 2016 Amended Budget. The majority of the increase is from changes in the proprietary fund as a result of Water Resources Commissioner related funds for operational and infrastructure items as well as a 2% General Salary increase . The FY 2018 Recommended Budget reflects a 0.56% increase above FY 2017 primarily as a result of a 2% general salary increase and an increase of 1.6% for compensation changes and interest expense . FY 2019 recommends a $1.4 million increase over FY 201 8 primarily as a result of a 1% general salary increase and compensation changes. Property taxes represent the largest source of General Fund/General Purpose revenue, which is based on the anticipated Taxable Value for a calendar year, and as part of the budget process County Administration has to project 18 months in advance of actual levy date. Ms. Sonkiss explained how the budget amendment process occurs. Amendments are placed on a list to be considered at the fi nal budget wrap -up on August 25. Oakland County’s budget is balanced through FY 2019, with the continued use of fund balance, but there are factors to watch for f uture budget years especially as it relates to property taxes. David Hieber provided the Oakland County Property Tax Overview and Outlook to the Finance Committee, and he gave some brief highlights of the information in the report. In 2007, Oakland County’s estimated tax levy was $271,300,000. In 2012, the County estimated tax levy was $206,148,000 and in 2016 the estimated County tax levy is $212,936,000. Approximately 53% of the Oakland County General Fund revenue comes from property taxes in the Coun ty. Projections show that Oakland County taxable values will not be restored to 2007 levels until 2021. Included in the report were examples of properties in the County with taxable value changes due to Proposal A. Taub moved to receive and file the FY 2017-2019 Overview of the Budget, Salary Recommendations and the Property Tax Overview and Outlook . Supported by Fleming. Motion carried on a voice vote. 25. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PAYMENT OF 2017 COUNTY DUES FOR MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (MAC) The 2017 County Dues for the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) has been received, and per #04298, the Finance Committee is required to approve the annual dues each year. The amount of the annual dues for 2017 is $72,811.73, which is the same as las t year. Taub moved to report with the recommendation that Fiscal Services release funds in the amount of $72,811.73 for the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) 2017 dues. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 26. MR #16190 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF TROY – CONCRETE SLAB REPLACEMENT ON SOUTER DRIVE – PROJECT NO. 2016 -14 The resolution was introduced by Commissioners Fleming, Gosselin and McGil livray to approve the Pilot Local Road Improvement funding in the amount of $108,105, Oakland County’s share, for a FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 17 August 11, 2016 project in the City of Troy. The project consists of concrete slab replacement on Souter Drive. Fleming moved approval of the attached su ggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub. Fleming moved to report with a recommendation that the NOW THEREFORE paragraph #2 of the Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot Program Cost Participation Agreement be amended, as follows: 2. The BOARD approves of a total funding amount under the PROGRAM for the PROJECT in an amount not to exceed $108,106 $108,105. The COMMUNITY shall submit an invoice to the COUNTY in the amount of $108,106 $108,105, addressed to Lynn Sonkiss, Manager of Fiscal Services, Executive Office Building, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Building 41 West, Waterford, MI 48328, upon execution of this Agreement. Upon receipt of said invoice, the BOARD shall pay the COMMUNITY the sum of $108,106 $108,105 from funds available in the PROGRAM. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. RECESS AT 11:25 A.M. RECONVENED AT 11:35 A.M. BUDGET HEARINGS COUNTY EXECUTIVE Jerry Poisson, Deputy County Executive, presente d the proposed County Executive budget to the Finance Committee on behalf of the County Executive. For FY 201 7 there are no increases in County Executive Administration, which is comprised of the Compliance Office, including Purchasing and Auditing, Corporation Counsel, Risk Management and County Administration, which include most of the Deputies, secretarial and administrative assistants that support them. There is a recommendation for three (3) additional positions in the Department of Management and Budget, one (1) additional position in Human Resources, ten (10) additional positions in the Health and Human Services Department, with the majority of the positions are sanitarians to handle the increased health inspections that are required, and three (3) additional positions at Children’s Village to help with the increased State regulations and three (3) positions in Animal Control. All Department heads were present to answer any questions posed by the Commissioners. Mr. Poisson indicated that all recom mended position change costs are offset by budget cuts. Mr. Poisson addressed questions that were posed by Commissioners. DISTRICT COURT Judge Nicholson presented the proposed District Court budget to the Finance Committee on behalf of all 52nd District Courts. Honorable Nicholson indicated that there is a challenge with consistency with retaining part-time non-eligible positions because they are losing them to full -time positions in other areas, which causes difficulty in training and consistency. The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will have some impact on the District Courts. CIRCUIT COURT FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 18 August 11, 2016 Judge Grant presented the proposed Circuit Court budget to the Finance Committee. With regard to juvenile resentencing, sentencing someone under age 18 t o life without parole is unconstitutional, and there are 44 cases that have been filed for juvenile resentencing. It will be a one -time, large expense, but there will be funds to offset that cost. T he State has mandated that all c ourts in Michigan will need to offer e-filing. The Oakland County Circuit Court has been working with the consultant for the State in preparing the Request for Proposals which is supposed to go out next month. The State hopes to award a contract by the end of the year. In rega rd to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission standards, the Supreme Court has asked the State of Michigan legislature to revise some of the standards in that legislation because it will impact all courts in the State of Michigan. PROBATE COURT Judge Hallmark presented the proposed Probate Court budget to the Finance Committee. Judge Hallmark, Jill Daly and Rebecca Schnelz were available for questions posed by the Commissioners. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash presen ted the proposed budget for his department. He had reminded the Commissioners of discussions earlier this year with regard to filling some positions in the Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) office. Some of the positions have been filled. The Project Manager is Sid Lockhart. The WRC has hired Nancy Basch as the Business Systems Manager, and Carrie Cox has been assigned to the Great Lakes Water Authority as Liaison to Bob Daddow. A new Assistant Chief Engineer and a Civil Engineer III has been hired, and they will start in a few weeks. They are actively searching for individuals for the Assistant Chief Engineer, Civil Engineer II and Civil Engineer III positions. The WRC office has seen an increase of staff from 275 to 350 due to taking over the Pontia c Wastewater system, some of which came from the City of Pontiac. There have been dramatic improvements in customer service in Pontiac and the WRC is improving the Pontiac wastewater treatment center. A new solids handling project will be implemented for improvements. The WRC is obtaining grants for a majority of the cost of improvements in the City of Pontiac. Two years ago the WRC received $28 million worth of Storm water Asset Management and Wastewater (SAW) grants. The WRC is working on the Oakla nd-Macomb Interceptor project with Macomb County and the State, which is a $170 million project, to help the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) reduce rates and find better ways to save money. The WRC is working with Oakland County Corporation Counsel, Oakland County Executive and the State of Michigan with some legislation to protect local communities from frivolous lawsuits over flooding which was an issue in 2014 even though it was considered a natural disaster. The WRC is working with the Health Depar tment about water quality issues. Messrs. Nash, Sanzica, Korth and Prince were available to address questions posed by the Commissioners. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fleming informed the Commissioners that there would be Local Road I mprovement Subcommittee meeting immediately following the Finance Committee meeting. There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:12 p.m. ______________________________________ _________________________________ FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 19 August 11, 2016 Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.