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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward
July 19, 2022 at 8:10 PM
MINUTES
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to
order at 06:19 PM in Commissioners Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac
Michigan 48341
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Chuck Moss, Eileen
Kowall, Michael Gingell, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas Kuhn, Philip Weipert, Christine
Long, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Gary McGillivray, Penny Luebs, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Kristen Nelson, Janet Jackson, David Woodward, Karen Joliat, Charles
Cavell, Angela Powell, Michael Spisz (21)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: (0)
3. Invocation - Tom Kuhn
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - Minutes dated June 23, 2022
Kristen Nelson moved approval of the Minutes dated June 23, 2022, as
presented. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
6. Approval of Agenda
Michael Spisz moved that item 11 e., entitled: Board of Commissioners - Resolution
Urging the Governor of Michigan to Grant Clemency to Temujin Kensu be moved from
the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was amended.
Kristen Nelson moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Seconded by William
Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson,
Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffman,
Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
7. Communications
a. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Sheriff Michael Bouchard
Macia Gershenson addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring
Michael J. Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff on the occasion of being
recognized as 2022 Sheriff of the year by the Michigan Sheriff's Association for
his dedication to public service and protecting others.
Michael Gingell moved to receive and file the attached proclamation. Seconded
by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
b. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Nick Mansour
Angela Powell addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring Nick
Mansour, Oakland County small business owner and entrepreneur for his
decades of hard work in improving the economy and the quality of life for
residents in the Oakland County communities.
Michael Gingell moved to receive and file the attached proclamation. Seconded
by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
c. Executive's Office - Presentation FY 2023 - 2025 Recommended Budget
Overview
David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce David Coulter, Oakland
County Executive.
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive and Kyle Jen, Oakland County
Director of Management and Budget addressed the Board to give a
presentation entitled: County Executive Budget Recommendation - Triennial
Budget: FY 2023 - FY 2025.
Michael Gingell moved to receive and file the attached presentation. Seconded
by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
d. Board of Commissioners - Communications Grant Exception - 2023
Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program and FY 2022
DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward, notifying
the Board that he has authorized submission of the following grant applications.
Name: 2023 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
Department: Sheriff's Office
Amount:$69,457
Grant Application Deadline: June 28, 2022
Name: FY 2022 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)
Program
Department: Sheriff's Office
Amount: $566,986
Grant Application Deadline: July 12, 2022
Michael Gingell moved to receive and file the attached Grant: 2023 Coverdell
Forensic Improvement Grants Program and FY 2022 DNA Capcity
Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program. Seconded by William
Miller lll.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
e. Executive's Office - Appointment Oakland County School Mental Health
Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
appointing the following individuals to the Oakland County School Mental Grant
Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee:
Sean Carlson, Member
Laura Dodd, Member
Michael Gingell moved to receive and file the attached Communication.
Seconded by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
f. Board of Commissioners - Appointment Oakland County School Mental
Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward appointing
the following individuals to the Oakland County School Mental Health Grant
Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee:
Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chair
Commissioner David Woodward
Commissioner Karen Joliat
William Miller III moved to receive and file the attached Communications.
Seconded by Robert Hoffman.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
g. Board of Commissioners - Appointment Community Corrections Advisory
Board - S. Cooper
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward appointing
the following person to the Oakland County Community Corrections Advisory
Board, for a term ending February 28, 2026.
Steve Cooper, Director of Oak Park Public Safety
Michael Gingell moved to receive and file the attached Communication.
Seconded by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
h. Board of Commissioners - Communications DTE Response to Legislative
Affairs and Government Operations Public Comment July 12, 2022
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from Jennifer L. Whitteaker, Regional Manager
for Oakland County, DTE Energy regarding the July 12, 2022, Legislative Affairs
and Government Operations Committee public comments.
Michael Gingell moved to receive and file the attached Communications.
Seconded by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
8. Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, related only to items on the
agenda)
The following people addressed the board during Public Comment #1: Robert James,
Jason Jerore, Nicholas Adkins, Mickey Hershey, Robert Whitteman, Bryce Pirret,
Kathryn Kennedy, Ross Barranco, Sandra Rahman and Gerry Riley.
Reports of Standing Committees
CONSENT AGENDA
9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a. Board of Commissioners - Road Improvement Fiscal Year 2022
Appropriation with the City of Troy for Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program – Project No. 56311
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Road Improvement : Fiscal Year
2022 Appropriation with the City of Troy for Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program – Project No. 56311. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-256
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs, Chuck Moss, Gary McGillivray
IN RE: Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation with the City of Troy for Tri-Party
Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56311
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland
County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction,
maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of
the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on September 29, 2021, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #21378 which appropriated
$2,000,000 for the FY 2022 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program allocation for
projects managed by the RCOC; and
WHEREAS the City of Troy, along with the RCOC, has identified a project and
said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the project meets the terms and conditions of the Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program and the local cost participation agreement; and
WHEREAS in the event the FY 2023 Tri-Party Program Funds are not
available, the COMMUNITY shall be responsible for their one-third (1/3) share
as well as the COUNTY’S one-third (1/3) share.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the City of Troy and
authorizes the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $228,409 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15%
from the original agreement, which are consistent with the project as originally
approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of
the original agreement will require a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County,
Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the City of Troy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
described in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment Project No. 56311
2. 56311 Tri-Party_Troy
b. Economic Development - Business Development - Resolution Approving
the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Oakland and
the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Approving the
Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Oakland and the
Oakland County Business Finance Corporation. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-257
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County
of Oakland and the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Business Finance
Corporation (“BFC”) are parties to a certain Memorandum of Understanding
dated as of May 10, 2017 (which amended and restated a prior Memorandum of
Understanding dated as of September 1, 1988), pursuant to which the County
contributes full-time professional management and provides other valuable
services and facilities to the BFC in recognition of the BFC’s valuable service to
the County and the business community within the County by providing small
business loans under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan
Program; and
WHEREAS the Memorandum of Understanding expired by its terms on May 10,
2022; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Small Business Administration required the BFC to enter
into a new Memorandum of Understanding with the County in order to extend
the term and to incorporate certain provisions which are necessary to address
recent changes in applicable federal law governing the U.S. Small Business
Administration’s 504 Loan Program; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a new
Memorandum of Understanding on April 14, 2022; however, the U.S. Small
Business Administration subsequently required additional revisions to the new
Memorandum of Understanding (attached); and
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees of the BFC has approved a resolution
(attached) adopting the new, further revised Memorandum of Understanding, for
a term of five (5) years from the date of approval, and authorizing the
chairperson of the BFC to execute the new, further revised Memorandum of
Understanding on behalf of the BFC; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved
the attached Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby approve the attached Memorandum of
Understanding to be entered into between the County and the BFC for a period
of five (5) years from the date of approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or any
other officer of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized to execute the new Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. MOU June 29 final for EGI
2. BFC June Bd Rez revised MOU
c. Facilities Planning & Engineering - Resolution - ArcGIS Indoors Software
Implementation
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: - ArcGIS Indoors
Software Implementation. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-258
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: - ArcGIS Indoors Software Implementation
WHEREAS Facilities Planning & Engineering is responsible for space tracking
and reporting for County owned facilities; and
WHEREAS space allocation documents are developed and updated in multiple
applications that require manual, redundant, and time-consuming operations;
and
WHEREAS GIS Indoors is a mapping system designed to centrally organize
building data; and
WHEREAS by utilizing GIS Indoors, redundant operations can be eliminated
reducing the time required for space changes; and
WHEREAS the use of GIS Indoors will allow efficiency and cost savings in real-
time viewing of space, allow for asset tracking of building spaces, equipment,
and systems aiding in preventative maintenance and repairs; and improve
communication regarding space use with County departments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the transfer of the amount totalling $250,000 from the
General Fund Non-Departmental Transfers (9090101) Technology Projects-
One Time (760180) to the Information Technology Fund (#63600) for the
ArcGIS Indoors Software Implementation Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the following budget amendment as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. GISIndoorsMemo.FMO.7.13.22
3. FPE-ARCGIS Schedule A_updated
10. FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
There were no items to report on the Consent Agenda for the Finance Committee.
11. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Recognizing August 3, 2022 as
Black Women's Equal Pay Day
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Recognizing August 3,
2022 as Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-259
Sponsored By: Angela Powell, Charles Cavell, Marcia Gershenson, Michael
Gingell, Robert Hoffman, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Adam Kochenderfer,
Penny Luebs, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Gwen Markham, David
Woodward, Philip Weipert, Michael Spisz, Yolanda Smith Charles, Gary
McGillivray, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Chuck Moss
IN RE: Recognizing August 3, 2022 as Black Women's Equal Pay Day
WHEREAS August 3rd marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day or the
approximate day a Black woman must work into the new year to make what a
white non-Hispanic man made at the end of the previous year; and
WHEREAS almost six decades after the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963,
Census Bureau data show that women working full-time, year-round are paid 82
cents for every dollar a man earns, while Black women working full-time, year-
round are paid 63 cents; and
WHEREAS the pay disparity Black women face is part of a wider set of
disparities that Black women face in homeownership, unemployment, poverty,
access to childcare, and the ability to accumulate wealth; and
WHEREAS nearly two-thirds of workers paid the minimum wage or less are
women and the concentration of women in low-wage jobs is a significant
contributor to the wage gap; and
WHEREAS the lack of family friendly policies, such as access to affordable,
quality childcare, paid family and medical leave, paid sick days, and fair and
predictable work schedules, forces many caregivers to choose between
providing for their families financially and ensuring their loved ones receive
quality care, and contributes to the wage gap; and
WHEREAS the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has had a
disproportionate impact on women and women of color, with women losing the
majority of jobs lost since March 2020, leaving the workforce at three times the
rate as men for childcare purposes, and with women and women of color
experiencing the lowest rates of employment in decades; and
WHEREAS true pay equity requires a multi-faceted strategy that addresses the
gendered and racial injustices that Black women face daily; and
WHEREAS equal pay strengthens the economic security of families and
enhances retirement savings; and
WHEREAS when women are paid fairly, families are stronger, businesses
prosper, and American values and the economy are strengthened.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women
and designates August 3, 2022, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day in Oakland
County.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
b. Human Resources - Resolution Implementing the Salary Administration
Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2022
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Implementing the
Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2022. Seconded by
Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-260
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Implementing the Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report
for FY 2022
WHEREAS Merit Rule 2 provides a process for departments and employees to
request a review of the salary grade placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2022 identifies the job studies
conducted and the salary grade changes recommended by the Human
Resources Department through the month of May 2022; and
WHEREAS this report creates three (3) new classifications, impacting seven (7)
Full-Time Eligible (FTE) positions; and
WHEREAS this report changes the salary grade of three (3) FTE classifications,
impacting seven (7) FTE positions; and
WHEREAS this report creates twenty-five (25) part-time classifications with no
immediate position implications; and
WHEREAS the General Fund/General Purpose impact is $11,963 for FY 2022
and $56,549 for FY 2023 -2025 impacting eight (8) FTE positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 3rd
Quarterly Report for FY 2022, effective July 16, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED create new classifications according to the
attached Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to change the salary grade of classification
according to the attached Schedule C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify positions according to the attached
Schedule D.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022-2025 Budgets be amended in
the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment 3rd Qtr
2. 3rd 2022 SCHEDULE B - New Classifications
3. 3rd 2022 SCHEDULE C - Factor Changes
4. 3rd 2022 SCHEDULE D - Biweekly Increases
5. 3rd 2022 SCHEDULE E - Draft Job Descriptions
c. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Encouraging the Governor and
Michigan Legislature to Significantly Increase the State Earned Income
Tax Credit
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Encouraging the
Governor and Michigan Legislature to Significantly Increase the State Earned
Income Tax Credit. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-254
Sponsored By: David Woodward, Robert Hoffman
IN RE: Encouraging the Governor and Michigan Legislature to
Significantly Increase the State Earned Income Tax Credit
WHEREAS the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was enacted in 1975
to provide tax relief for low and moderate-income households with work-related
sources of income; and
WHEREAS it is a refundable credit against taxes on income earned, meaning
that under certain circumstances, the EITC can result in a net contribution to
household income; and
WHEREAS the EITC is a proven anti-poverty tool, lifting 5.6 million people,
more than half of whom are children, out of poverty nationwide; and
WHEREAS Michigan, along with 28 other states and the District of Columbia,
enhances the federal EITC with a state credit; and
WHEREAS Michigan’s state EITC, with strong bipartisan support, previously sat
at 20% of the federal EITC until it was dramatically reduced to 6% in 2011; and
WHEREAS in tax year 2019, about 738,380 working Michigan families
benefited from the state EITC; and
WHEREAS in 2019, about 56,420 families in Oakland County benefited from
the state EITC; and
WHEREAS in 2019, about $7.47 million was put back into Oakland County’s
local economy by virtue of the state EITC; and
WHEREAS every $1 brought into a community through the EITC generates
$1.67 in economic activity; and
WHEREAS the EITC positively impacts small businesses and strengthens local
economies by increasing household spending power and helping lower-and-
moderate-income workers afford basic needs; and
WHEREAS according to the MSU Center for Economic Analysis and the
Product Center 2019 analysis, the EITC benefits urban, suburban, and rural
residents alike; and
WHEREAS the EITC also drives improved educational outcomes for children
and ultimately increases the chances of students being able to attend and/or
afford college; and
WHEREAS even before COVID-19’s negative impact on the state’s economy,
far too many working residents were struggling to cover the basic cost of living
with 1 in 6 Michiganders - and 1 in 5 Michigan children - living in poverty and,
according to the ALICE Report, 38% of households in the state, the vast
majority of whom are working, are struggling to afford a basic monthly budget;
and
WHEREAS leaders from across the political spectrum from President Ronald
Reagan to President Barrack Obama have been strong supporters of the EITC
for the many benefits identified above; and
WHEREAS at 6%, Michigan’s current EITC is one of the weakest in the nation;
and
WHEREAS in the last year, both Democratic and Republican leaders in
Michigan have expressed support for a significant increase to the state’s EITC,
including Senator Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) who has introduced a bill to
increase the EITC to 30% of the federal, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D)
who listed an EITC increase as a priority in her 2022 State of the State address;
and
WHEREAS twelve Chambers of Commerce throughout the state, including the
Detroit Regional Chamber, along with a wide variety of community stakeholders
including the Small Business Association of Michigan, Oakland University,
Michigan Nonprofit Association, and Michigan Association of United Ways are
actively encouraging a significant increase to the state’s EITC; and
WHEREAS for all the reasons listed above, an increased EITC would provide
clear, immediate and tangible benefits to Oakland County residents and
businesses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners calls upon the Governor and members of the Michigan
Legislature to include a substantial increase in Michigan’s Earned Income Tax
Credit in the FY 22/23 state budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to all Oakland County
cities, villages, and townships, the Governor of the State of Michigan, the
members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the State Senate Majority
and Minority leaders, the State House Speaker and Minority leader, and the
members of the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
12. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the Michigan State Police for the
2022 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: from the
Michigan State Police for the 2022 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
(HIDTA) Program. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-261
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: from the Michigan State Police for the 2022 High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
WHEREAS the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has awarded
the Michigan State Police funding for the Oakland County Narcotics
Enforcement Team (NET) initiative as part of the 2022 High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Grant Program; and
WHEREAS the total grant award is $135,000 with no county match required;
and
WHEREAS the grant funding period is January 1, 2022 through December 31,
2022; and
WHEREAS the grant award will allow partial funding for overtime
reimbursement of NET Investigators in the amount of $115,000; and
WHEREAS the grant award will allow for purchase of communications services
in the amount of $20,000; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will issue subrecipient agreements to reimburse
partial overtime to the local units of government that are part of the Narcotics
Enforcement Team; and
WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board at their January 21,
2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the 2022 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)
Grant award, for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, in the
amount of $135,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached 2022 High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Areas (HIDTA) Grant Subrecipient Agreement and authorizes its Chairperson to
execute this agreement with the following local units of government:
City of Auburn Hills – Auburn Hills Police Department
City of Birmingham – Birmingham Police Department
City of Farmington Hills – Farmington Hills Police Department
City of Ferndale – Ferndale Police Department
City of Hazel Park – Hazel Park Police Department
City of Madison Heights – Madison Heights Police Department
City of Pontiac – Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Pontiac Substation
City of Rochester – Rochester Police Department
City of Rochester Hills – OCSO Rochester Hills Substation
City of Royal Oak – Royal Oak Police Department
City of Troy – Troy Police Department
Bloomfield Township – Bloomfield Township Police Department
Commerce Township – OCSO Commerce Township Substation
Waterford Township – Waterford Township Police Department
West Bloomfield Township – West Bloomfield Township Police Department
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant award and to approve any
grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award,
which are consistent with the original award as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation of this program is
contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as detailed
in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. SO 2022 SO HIDTA NET Schedule A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off FY22 Acceptance
3. 2022 NET HIDTA InitialAward_G22SM0002A
4. 2022 HIDTA Subrecipient Agreement Final
5. 2022 Exhibit A-E
b. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Grant Application with the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2023 Local
Health Department Emerging Threats Agreement
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Grant Application: with the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2023 Local
Health Department Emerging Threats Agreement. Seconded by Michael
Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-262
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for
the FY 2023 Local Health Department Emerging Threats Agreement
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division is applying for funding through
the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Fiscal Year
(FY) 2023 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement in the
amount of $10,835,066 for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30,
2023; and
WHEREAS funding will support COVID-19 Immunization, Contact Tracing,
Investigation, Testing Coordination, Monitoring and Infection Prevention, and
COVID Workforce Development, ELC SEWER Network, PFAS Response, and
Home Visitation; and
WHEREAS funding continues to support the development of a Regional Lab in
an effort to modernize and expand COVID-19 testing and response capabilities;
and
WHEREAS the application requests funding for the continuation of a Full-Time
Eligible (FTE) Special Revenue (SR) Public Health Nurse III position (#15618)
and a Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Special Revenue
(SR) Medical Technologist position (#14866); and
WHEREAS the application requests funding to create a Full-Time Eligible (FTE)
Special Revenue (SR) Medical Technologist position; and
WHEREAS no County match is required; and
WHEREAS this grant application has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board of Commissioners at
their January 21, 2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Fiscal Year 2022 Emerging Threats
Local Health Department agreement application totaling $10,835,066 for the
period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application and future acceptances of this
grant does not obligate the county to any future commitment and continuation of
this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this
time.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Grant Review Sign-off - FY23 LHD Emerging Threats Application
2. MDHHS Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Project Allocations for Emerging Threats-
Local Health Department- 2023
3. Boilerplate contract - FY23 LHD Emerg Threats (2)
4. Att 1
5. Att III
6. ATT IV
7. ATT B3
8. Add A
9. DeMinimisRate FY23 (4)
10. Laws and regs
11. Fiscal Questionnaire FY 2023 (1)
c. Circuit Court - Resolution Authorizing Submission of the 2022-2023
Oakland County Child Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget to the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Authorizing
Submission of the 2022-2023 Oakland County Child Care Fund Annual Plan
and Budget to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-263
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Authorizing Submission of the 2022-2023 Oakland County Child
Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget to the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services
WHEREAS The Child Care Fund (CCF) reimbursement program is a
collaborative effort between Michigan’s circuit courts, county governments,
tribes, and state and county Department of Health and Human Services, to
share costs that support programming for neglected, abused, and delinquent
youth in Michigan; and
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions of Chapter 400 of the Michigan Compiled
Laws (MCL), entitled “The Social Welfare Act”, Oakland County is required to
develop and submit an Annual Plan and Budget (AP&B) for the provision of
funding of juvenile justice and foster care services to the Bureau of Juvenile
Justice, Department of Human Services, annually to receive reimbursement;
and
WHEREAS the state supports the county’s CCF with a fifty percent (50%) cost
share on eligible direct expenditures and ten percent (10%) for an indirect cost
allotment to fund administrative expenditures; and
WHEREAS the State Pays First (SPF) legislation (Senate Bill 101 amended PA
280 of 1939), effective October 1, 2019, now requires the State to pay 100% of
expenditures for CCF abuse/neglect children with 50% reimbursement to the
state; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court - Family Division and the Oakland
County Department of Health and Human Services have developed the
attached juvenile justice and foster care services budget for the State's fiscal
year, October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS the figures provided are estimates for State Child Care Fund
budgeting purposes only, based on current available data and may not reflect
the eventual adopted budget and/or expenditures for this program; and
WHEREAS the application reflects $32,009,531 in direct gross expenditures
and $3,800,000 in offsetting revenues, leaving a direct net expenditure amount
of $28,209,531 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
The Child Care Fund reimburses 50% for all eligible direct net expenditures of
$28,209,531, rendering a State reimbursement of $14,104,765 should the State
approve the budget and the County expends all funds listed in the application;
and
WHEREAS the application reflects $1,940,935 in Neglect/Abuse Out of Home
Care expenditures, which represents the County’s fifty percent (50%)
reimbursement to the State.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes submission of the 2022-2023 Oakland County Child
Care Fund Budget to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice’s Child Care Fund Unit,
Department of Health and Human Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this
time. If requested, a budget amendment may be recommended at the time of
the contract agreement.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. FY2023 CCF Packet for the BOC REGULAR AGENDA
13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Creating Special Committee to
Study Road Commission Operations Options
William Miller III moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Creating Special
Committee to Study Road Commission Operations Options. Seconded by
Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-187
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Creating Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations
Options
WHEREAS county government exists to provide necessary services to
constituents and success in accomplishing that mission depends heavily upon
the guidance and initiative of county leadership; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, as the county’s legislative body, holds
the responsibility of establishing policy framework which provides sound fiscal
oversight of the county budget and the expenditure of taxpayer funds; and
WHEREAS during its deliberative processes, the Board of Commissioners
evaluates the spending of the county budget, monitors the effectiveness of
board-adopted policies and seeks to streamline and increase efficiencies which
positively impact county services and the bottom line where possible; and
WHEREAS PA 2 of 2020, section (7) states … the powers, duties, and
functions that are otherwise provided by law for an appointed board of county
road commissioners may be transferred to the county board of commissioners
by a resolution as allowed under section 11 of 1851 PA 156, MCL 46.11. The
appointed board of county road commissioners of that county is dissolved on
the date specified in the resolution adopted under this subsection, and the
county board of commissioners is authorized to receive and expend funds as
allowed under 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.651 to 247.675; and
WHEREAS further, PA 2 of 2020 9) states that … before adopting a resolution
under subsection (7), the county board of commissioners shall conduct, at a
minimum, two public hearings on whether to transfer the powers, duties, and
functions of the board of county road commissioners to the county board of
commissioners; and
WHEREAS it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners to thoroughly evaluate
the option to streamline government operations and absorb the Oakland County
Road Commission into county government as provided by law, and to
determine the potential outcomes of such action on the oversight and delivery of
county road work, county operations and the budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby expresses its intent to form a Special Committee to
Study Road Commission Operations for the purpose of evaluating the option
provided under Michigan Public Act 2 of 2020, and other applicable laws, and
will provide a report and presentation to the Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee as to potential avenues to pursue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Special Committee to Study Road
Commission Operations members will be appointed by the Board Chairperson,
two from the majority party and one from the minority party.
Vote Summary (14-7-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Gwen
Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman
No: Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Thomas Kuhn,
Chuck Moss, Adam Kochenderfer
Abstain: None
14. FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee.
15. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Urging the Governor of Michigan to
Grant Clemency to Temujin Kensu
Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Urging the Governor of
Michigan to Grant Clemency to Temujin Kensu. Seconded by Robert Hoffman.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-208
Sponsored By: Robert Hoffman
IN RE: Urging the Governor of Michigan to Grant Clemency to Temujin
Kensu
WHEREAS in 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer denied Temujin Kensu's
clemency request because there was an ongoing investigation by the Michigan
Attorney General's Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU); and
WHEREAS the investigation ended on May 17, 2022 but the attorney general's
office found no new evidence to support a claim of innocence by a man who
was convicted of committing a murder in 1986 in a Port Huron college parking
lot; and
WHEREAS on May 25th, Congressman Levin, Congresswoman Tlaib and State
Senator Stephanie Chang released a statement pointing out how "deeply
disappointed they are to learn that the Michigan Attorney General's CIU, has
declined to pursue the release of Temujin Kensu, an innocent Michigander who
has been in prison for more than three decades."; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Innocence Clinic and other advocates also argue
Kensu was wrongly convicted of killing the man; and
WHEREAS there were many problems with the trial, like lack of physical
evidence linking Kensu to the crime scene; there were no witnesses to the
murder, and Kensu’s court-appointed defense attorney had a drug problem; and
WHEREAS the Governor's executive clemency authority is derived from
Section 14 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, which states that
the Governor shall have power to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons
after convictions for all offenses, except cases of impeachment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of
Commissioners urges the Governor of Michigan to grant clemency to Temuji
Kensu.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the
State of Michigan and members of the Oakland County State Legislature
delegation.
Vote Summary (13-8-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Gwen
Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Robert Hoffman
No: Michael Gingell, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Thomas
Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Gary McGillivray, Adam Kochenderfer
Abstain: None
16. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a. 52-1 District Court (Novi) - Resolution Approving the Appointment of a
District Court Magistrate - Cody R. Ellwanger
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Approving the
Appointment of a District Court Magistrate - Cody R. Ellwanger. Seconded by
Robert Hoffman.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-264
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Approving the Appointment of a District Court Magistrate - Cody R.
Ellwanger
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has provided for
magistrates for the Fifty-Second District Court; and
WHEREAS the Judges of the Fifty-Second District Court have appointed Cody
R. Ellwanger, Attorney at law, to serve as a magistrate for the Fifty-Second
District Court; and
WHEREAS MCL 600.8501(a) provides that magistrate appointments be
approved by the County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the appointment of Cody R. Ellwanger,
Attorney at law, to act as a magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. Resume - 5-2022
b. Executive's Office - Resolution Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act –
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Oakland County Out of School Time
Learning Supports Investment
Penny Luebs moved to adopt as amended the attached Resolution:
Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the
Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment. Seconded
by Karen Joliat.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-265
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds for the Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports
Investment
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the guidance of the Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, the
County may use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in
public health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the
public health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium
pay for essential workers and invest in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will create a $5 million-dollar competitive grant
opportunity to support school districts, public-school academies, and non-profit
organizations to provide out of school educational curriculum, tutoring and youth
well-being supports with the goal of closing gaps in learning because of the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will contract with the United Way for Southeastern
Michigan to design, administer and monitor the grant as outlined in Attachment
A; and
WHEREAS in school districts and public-school academies funding must be
used to support to expand or extend current programming. If necessary, a new
program can be created, but the school district or public-school academy must
provide matching funds; and
WHEREAS the project is estimated to cost $5 million dollars and will start as
early as the fall of 2022 through the summer of 2024; and
WHEREAS American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds will
support year-round tutoring, and after-school programming over the next two
years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes a one-time appropriation of American Rescue Plan
Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $5 million dollars for the
Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Health and Human Services Department
Director to contract with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan to develop
an action plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of the Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports
Investment Oversight Ad Hoc Committee consisting of:
(2) Two Oakland County Commissioners from the majority party; and their
alternate,
(1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the minority party; and their
alternate,
(2) Two Representatives appointed by the Oakland County Executive; and
their alternate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Out of School Time
Learning Supports Investment Oversight Ad Hoc Committee shall approve the
action plan developed by the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Out of School Time
Learning Supports Investment Oversight Ad Hoc Committee shall report to the
full Board of Commissioners for their approval of the action plan developed by
United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of the appropriation of American
Rescue Plan Act-Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs and services by
Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the General Fund unless
authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as detailed
in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (20-1-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: Christine Long
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. HHS_ARPA- Out of School Time Learning Schedule A
2. Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Attachment A
062822_Clean_KD
Board of Commissioners - BOC Amendment Weipert and Kuhn
Amendment #1
Philip Weipert moved to adopt the attached: Weipert and Kuhn Amendment #1.
Seconded by Thomas Kuhn.
Discussion Followed.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22265
Sponsored By:
IN RE: Weipert and Kuhn Amendment #1
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the guidance of the Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, the
County may use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in
public health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the
public health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium
pay for essential workers and invest in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will create a $5 million-dollar competitive grant
opportunity to support school districts, public-school academies, and non-profit
organizations to provide out of school educational curriculum, tutoring and youth
well-being supports with the goal of closing gaps in learning because of the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will contract with the United Way for Southeastern
Michigan to design, administer and monitor the grant as outlined in Attachment
A; and
WHEREAS in school districts and public-school academies funding must be
used to support to expand or extend current programming. If necessary, a new
program can be created, but the school district or public-school academy must
provide matching funds; and
WHEREAS the project is estimated to cost $5 million dollars and will start as
early as the fall of 2022 through the summer of 2024; and
WHEREAS American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds will
support year-round tutoring, and after-school programming over the next two
years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes a one-time appropriation of American Rescue Plan
Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $5 million dollars for the
Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Health and Human Services Department
Director to contract with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan to develop
an action plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of the Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports
Investment Oversight Ad Hoc Committee consisting of:
(2) Two Oakland County Commissioners from the majority party; and their
alternate,
(1) One Oakland County Commissioner from the minority party; and their
alternate,
(2) Two Representatives appointed by the Oakland County Executive; and
their alternate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Out of School Time
Learning Supports Investment Oversight Ad Hoc Committee shall approve the
action plan developed by the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Out of School Time
Learning Supports Investment Oversight Ad Hoc Committee shall report
to the full Board of Commissioners for their approval of the action plan
developed by United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of the appropriation of American
Rescue Plan Act-Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs and services by
Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the General Fund unless
authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as detailed
in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (21-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
17. Reports of Special Committees
18. Special Order of Business
19. Unfinished Business
20. New & Miscellaneous Business
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Appropriating American Rescue
Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to create the Crisis Intervention
Training Pilot Program in Partnership with Oakland Community Health
Network
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-266
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds to create the Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program in
Partnership with Oakland Community Health Network
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the guidance of the Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, the
County may use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in
public health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the
public health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium
pay for essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS COVID 19 prevented opportunities for residents to participate in
safe social and recreational interaction and activities. It contributed to extreme
isolation at times and a movement to technology-based communication and
interaction. The lack of normal social interaction and recreation impacted the
mental health of the residents in Oakland County. It contributed to self-
medicating in the way of substances, domestic violence, and suicide. This has
ultimately led to an increase in mental health related calls to law enforcement,
who were already seeing an increase of mental health related calls prior to
Covid 19 as well; and
WHEREAS Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is an innovative first-responder
model of police-based crisis intervention training to help persons with mental
disorders and/or addictions access medical treatment rather than place them in
the criminal justice system due to illness related behaviors. It also promotes
officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis; and
WHEREAS CIT provides the foundation necessary to promote community
solutions to assist individuals with a mental illness and/or addictions. The CIT
Model reduces both stigma and the need for further involvement with the
criminal justice system. CIT provides a forum for effective problem solving
regarding the interaction between the criminal justice and mental health care
system and creates the context for sustainable change; and
WHEREAS Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is in the unique
position as a county-wide public mental health system, to provide training,
support, and expertise to any/all law enforcement/public safety entities as they
seek to develop new approaches to citizens in crisis; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners seeks to appropriate $500,000 of
American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to establish a Crisis
Intervention Training Pilot Program in partnership with OCHN to be funded for the
pilot period, ending December 31, 2024. The Pilot Program will serve to provide law
enforcement and mental health professionals the opportunity and means to
work in conjunction with each other to tackle the impact of a post COVID-19
environment on mental health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of a Crisis Intervention Training Pilot
Program and authorizes an appropriation in the amount not-to-exceed $500,000
of American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to be allocated as
follows:
$320,000 to fund expanding Oakland County's Crisis Intervention
Training Program, for the pilot period ending December 31, 2024, in
partnership with Oakland Community Health Network.
$100,000 to fund a reimbursement grant, administered by Oakland
Community Health Network, to local law enforcement agencies allowing
access to training and education for the Oakland County Crisis
Intervention Training Pilot Program.
$80,000 to fund a reimbursement grant, administered by Oakland
Community Health Network, for County personnel and local law
enforcement agencies to achieve the CIT program professional
certification through CIT International.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners, or designee, shall act as contract administrator for the Crisis
Intervention Training Pilot Program and shall be authorized to enter into a
contract for services for program administration with Oakland Community
Health Network, subject to review by the Purchasing Division and Corporation
Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a quarterly report shall be forwarded to the
Finance Committee by Oakland Community Health Network detailing expenditures
and grant funded metrics for the Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of appropriations of American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs and services by
Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the General Fund unless
authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Health and Safety
Committee and the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
There were no objections.
b. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 117 and
House Bill 4902 to Help Michigan Businesses and Workers Procure
Contracts With the State of Michigan
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-267
Sponsored By: Janet Jackson
IN RE: Supporting Senate Bill 117 and House Bill 4902 to Help Michigan
Businesses and Workers Procure Contracts With the State of Michigan
WHEREAS Michigan businesses were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic;
and
WHEREAS supporting Michigan-headquartered businesses and job creators is
more important than ever to sustain the economic growth in our state; and
WHEREAS with over $16 billion on a yearly basis dedicated to procurement of
goods and services through the Department of Technology, Management, and
Budget (DTMB), this legislation will be critical to address the need of ensuring
more Michigan-based companies are awarded state contracts; and
WHEREAS the proposed legislation gives Michigan headquartered companies
a 7-day window to resubmit a bid for a state contract if the lowest bidder on the
contract is an out-of-state company. If the Michigan-headquartered company re-
bids and the bid is lower than the out of state company’s original bid, then the
Michigan company would get the contract; and
WHEREAS this legislation would prioritize those dollars going to Michigan-
based companies, giving companies an added incentive to submit bids for state
contracts and a higher probability of them being successful bids for the delivery
of goods and services while keeping the existing “responsive and responsible
best value bidder” safeguards set by the DTMB; and
WHEREAS if adopted, this bipartisan effort would ensure retaining more tax
dollars within our state, invest in Michigan headquartered and operated
companies, and place an emphasis on companies that may have traditionally
been overlooked; and
WHEREAS recently, the neighboring State of Ohio, enacted a law (ORC 123:5-
1-06) with language similar to Michigan legislation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners support Senate Bill 117 and House Bills 4902 which would help
Michigan businesses and workers procure contracts with the state of Michigan .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor
Gretchen Whitmer, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House
Democratic Leader, Majority Leader of the Senate, Senate Democratic Leader,
the Oakland County state legislative delegation.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee. There were no objections.
c. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Appropriating American Rescue
Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Funding to Address Safety
Concerns in the School District of the City of Pontiac
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-268
Sponsored By: Angela Powell
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds Funding to Address Safety Concerns in the School District of the
City of Pontiac
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the guidance of the Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, the
County may use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in
public health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the
public health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium
pay for essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS if students and educators are to achieve their full potential, schools
must be safe and feel safe; and
WHEREAS students who report feeling safe in school are more engaged in
class, have higher academic achievement, and have lower rates of
absenteeism, truancy, and behavioral issues; and
WHEREAS many communities seek the help of law enforcement to promote
school safety and protect schools from violence; and
WHEREAS while the pandemic impacted millions of American households and
businesses, some of its most severe impacts fell on low-income and
underserved communities, where pre-existing disparities amplified the impact of
the pandemic and where the most work remains to reach a full recovery; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Treasury Department, in the Coronavirus State & Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds: Overview of the Final Rule, states that communities
experiencing a surge in gun violence as a result of the pandemic may use the
American Rescue Plan’s funds for purposes such as: "hiring law enforcement
officials – even above pre-pandemic levels – or paying overtime where the
funds are directly focused on advancing community policing strategies in those
communities experiencing an increase in gun violence associated with the
pandemic"; and
WHEREAS to incentivize programs that provide support to communities with
the greatest needs and hit hardest by the health and economic impacts of the
COVID-19 emergency, the U.S. Treasury Department has created a list of
activities and investments that will be deemed presumptively eligible when they
are provided in a Qualified Census Tract. The City of Pontiac is the community
with the highest number of Qualified Census Tracts in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Sheriff's Office is requested to add one (1) Patrol
Investigator position for one (1) year from August 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 in
the School District of the City of Pontiac.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
authorizes a one-time appropriation in American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal
Recovery to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office budget to address safety
concerns by adding one (1) Patrol Investigator position in the School District of the
City of Pontiac.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) marked patrol vehicle with cell
phone, mobile radio, prep radio, MDC, and Video Camera be added to the
County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this position will be sunset on August 31,
2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of appropriations of American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs and services by
Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the General Fund unless
authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as detailed
in the attached Schedule A.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Health and Safety
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
d. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Appropriating American Rescue
Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Lyon Oaks County Park
Improvement Project Matching Grant in Partnership with Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-269
Sponsored By: Philip Weipert
IN RE: Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds for the Lyon Oaks County Park Improvement Project Matching
Grant in Partnership with Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the guidance of the Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, the
County may use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in
public health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the
public health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium
pay for essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS COVID-19 and the resulting mitigation measures have highlighted
the essential role that parks, trails, and natural spaces play in supporting the
mental and physical well-being of individuals. Parks have been a lifeline for
many during the pandemic – a place of safety, comfort, exercise, reflection,
enjoyment, therapy for individuals often isolated and lonely; and
WHEREAS the proposed Lyon Oaks County Park Improvement Project will use
American Rescue Plan Act -Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support
improvements to park infrastructure and public outdoor recreation spaces will
facilitate a healthy, active and more resilient community, and aid in the
prevention of chronic disease, counter social isolation by connecting people
with nature and each other, and support the mental and physical wellbeing of
our residents; and
WHEREAS the estimated overall cost of the Lyon Oaks County Park
Improvement Project is $400,000 and will be funded as a matching grant
between the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC); and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners will provide up to $200,000 of
American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which will be
matched by OCPRC, from their Capital Asset Contribution, for the Lyon
Oaks County Park Improvement Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation up to $200,000 in American
Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to create a matching grant for
the Lyon Oaks County Park Improvement Project in partnership with Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act
– Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Lyon Oaks County Park Improvement
Project shall be contingent upon the approval of matching funds by the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of appropriations of American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs and services by
Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the General Fund unless
authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
21. Announcements
Commissioner Gwen Markham addressed the Board to announce the Oakland History
Center Summer Ice Cream Social, to be held on Saturday July 30th and Sunday July
31st, 2022.
22. Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, any topic)
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Thomas
Cavalier, Kathryn Kennedy, Ross Barranco, Sandra Raham, Gerald Riley, Glen
Kerchak, Doud Fleury, Mary Hagg and Oakland County Resident.
23. Adjournment to August 4, 2022 or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 08:07 PM.