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July 3, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-216
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
Equalization - Interlocal Agreement Equalization Resolution for Assessing Contracts for 2022-2023
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local units of government, including
original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units as approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the County Executive Administration is recommending one-year renewals of these contracts,
generally with an inflationary increase in rates of 4%, so that the County can perform a comprehensive
assessment of services provided to these local units and ensure that appropriate rates are charged on a uniform
basis prior to entering into new three-year contracts beginning in 2023; and
WHEREAS the estimated annual impact of the 4% increase is $132,000 and a budget amendment is
recommended for FY 2022 - FY 2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services covering the
term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 with each of the Charter Townships of Commerce, Lyon, Milford,
Oakland, Oxford, Royal Oak and Springfield; the Townships of Groveland, Holly, Novi, Orion, Rose and
Southfield; the Cities of Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Village of Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington,
Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Orchard Lake
Village, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester, South Lyon, Walled Lake and Wixom.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign the
contracts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contract
with the concerned unit of government as required by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 - FY 2025 budget is amended as reflected in the attached
Schedule A budget amendment document.
Chairperson, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Gwen Markham.
Date: June 23, 2022
David Woodward, Commissioner
Date: June 24, 2022
Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive II
Date: June 24, 2022
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2022-06-15 Finance - recommend to Board
2022-06-23 Full Board
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Commissioner Charles Cavell seconded by Commissioner Michael Gingell to adopt the attached
Interlocal Agreement: Equalization Resolution for Assessing Contracts for 2022-2023.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall, 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 (17)
No: Christine Long, Philip Weipert (2)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2023 Real Personal Property Agreement Template (Final Draft 05-12-22)
2. M&B_Equalization - Interlocal Agrmt Equalization Assessing Contracts for 2022-2023_SchA
3. 2022-2023 RATES PER PARCEL_EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES
4. OCED Contract CVTs Map as of 2022
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on July 3, 2022, with the
original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk / Register of Deeds
Birmingham City Commission Minutes
June 13, 2022
Municipal Building, 151 Martin
7:30 p.m.
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Therese Longe, Mayor, opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. ROLL CALL
Alexandria Bingham, City Clerk, called the roll.
Present: Mayor Longe
Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner Haig
Commissioner Host
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Absent: Commissioner Baller
Administration: City Manager Markus, City Clerk Bingham, Planning Director Dupuis, Assistant City
Manager Ecker, Finance Director Gerber, City Attorney Kucharek
III. PROCLAMATIONS, CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS, AWARDS, APPOINTMENTS,
RESIGNATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS, ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS, INTRODUCTION OF
GUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Announcements
Per the CDC, Oakland County has a COVID-19 Community level and transmission level of HIGH. The City
continues to highly recommend the public wear masks while attending City meetings per CDC
guidelines. These precautions are due to COVID-19 transmission levels remaining high in Oakland County
that have led to an increase in infections of City employees and board members. All City employees,
commissioners, and board members must wear a mask while indoors when 6-feet of social distancing
cannot be maintained. This is to ensure the continuity of government is not affected by an exposure to
COVID-19 that can be prevented by wearing a mask. The City continues to provide KN-95 respirators and
triple-layered masks for all in-person meeting attendees.
IV. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Daniel Teahan of Hall & Hunter reiterated his request that vehicles coming from Ann Street north of Frank
be allowed to either turn right on Frank or to continue south on Ann, and described his interactions with
Staff regarding the matter since he spoke at the Commission’s May 23, 2022 meeting.
State Senator Marshall Bullock stated he remained committed to serving Birmingham in the State Senate.
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Dan Marsh, Executive Director of the Birmingham YMCA, updated the Commission on current Birmingham
YMCA programming.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion
and approved by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of the items unless a
commissioner or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order
of business and considered under the last item of new business.
06-152-22 Consent Agenda
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda:
Commissioner McLain:
Item K – Gap Funding for the CoRe Program and Support for a “Letter of
Commitment” from Oakland County Health Network and CoRe Member
Agencies to Expand the CoRe Program
Commissioner Haig: Item M – Set Public Hearing to amend Article 4, Section 4.30, Open Space
Standards, to add language to permit accessibility ramps in the required
open space.
Item P – Special Event: 2022 Birmingham Cruise Event
MOTION: Motion by MPT Boutros, Commissioner Host:
To approve the Consent Agenda excluding Items K, M, and P.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Haig
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
A. Resolution to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of May 23, 2022.
B. Resolution to approve the warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, dated May
25, 2022, in the amount of $1,373,431.15.
C. Resolution to approve the warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, dated June
1, 2022, in the amount of $1,399,577.65.
D. Resolution to approve the warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, dated June
8, 2022, in the amount of $711,825.41.
E. Resolution to approve the purchase of a complete set of Holmatro extrication tools and accessories
from West Shore Fire in the amount not to exceed $59,459.63 from Fire Department Machinery
and Equipment fund #101-336.000-971.0100 subject to the approval of the annual FY 2022-2023
budget. In addition, to authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, Finance
Director, and Fire Chief to sign the purchase agreement on behalf of the City.
F. Resolution to approve the purchase of a MAKO BAM06H Breathing Air Module and SSCFS3-4HP
MAKO Three Position SCBA/SCUBA Containment Fill Station from West Shore Fire in the amount
not to exceed $50,637.35 from Fire Department Machinery and Equipment fund #101-336.000-
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971.0100 subject to the approval of the annual FY 2022-2023 budget. In addition, to authorize the
Mayor, City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director and Fire Chief to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City.
G. Resolution to approve the purchase of a QuantiFit2 Respirator Fit Test System from OHD, LLLP in
the amount not to exceed $8,920.00 from Fire Department Machinery and Equipment fund #101-
336.000-971.0100 subject to the approval of the annual FY 2022-2023 budget. In addition, to
authorize the Fire Chief to approve the purchase order on behalf of the City.
H. Resolution to purchase thirteen (13) APX6000 portable radios with required accessories from
Motorola in the amount of $87,732.00 from the State of Michigan MI Deal purchasing contract
#190000001544 and $6,250 for licensing rights from Michigan Public Safety Communication System
(MPSCS) not to exceed a total of $93,982.00 from Fire Department Machinery and Equipment fund
#101-336.000-971.0100 and Emergency Management Miscellaneous fund #101-337.000-962.0000
subject to the approval of the annual FY 2022-2023 budget. In addition, to authorize the Fire Chief
to approve the purchase order on behalf of the City.
I. Resolution to approve an agreement with L.G.K. Construction, Inc., for Birmingham Museum-Allen
House Visitor Doors Refinishing Project in the amount not to exceed $12,850. In addition, to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Funding for this
project has been budgeted in account #101-804.002-811.0000.
J. Resolution approving a one-year contract between the City and Oakland County for assessing
services for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and authorize the mayor and the City
clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
L. Resolution to set a public hearing date of July 11, 2022 to amend Article 2, Sections 2.04, 2.06,
2.08 and 2.10 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the minimum front yard setback requirement.
N. Resolution to set a public hearing date of July 11th, 2022 to consider the Special Land Use Permit
Amendment, Final Site Plan and Design Review application for 185 N. Old Woodward – Bell Bistro
– to allow for interior and exterior renovations at an existing bistro and the addition of a new
outdoor dining area on public/private property on N. Old Woodward.
O. Resolution to set a public hearing date of July 11th, 2022 to consider the Special Land Use Permit
Amendment, Final Site Plan and Design Review application for 310 E. Maple – Casa Pernoi to allow
for the expansion of the outdoor seating arrangement.
Q. Resolution to approve a request by the Birmingham Shopping District to hold the 2022 Santa House
special event beginning the weekend of November 26, 2022 through December 24, 2022 contingent
upon compliance with all permit and insurance requirements and payment of all fees and, further,
pursuant to any minor modifications that may be deemed necessary by administrative staff at the
time of the event.
R. Resolution to approve a request from the Birmingham Shopping District to hold the 2022 Winter
Markt special event on Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4, 2022 contingent upon
compliance with all permit and insurance requirements and payment of all fees and, further,
pursuant to any minor modifications that may be deemed necessary by administrative staff at the
time of the event.
S. Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign the National League of Cities Open Letter to Congress on
Gun Violence Prevention.
06-153-22 (Item K) Gap Funding for the CoRe Program and Support for a “Letter of
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Commitment” from Oakland County Health Network and CoRe Member
Agencies to Expand the CoRe Program
Commissioner McLain said she was pleased the City continued to participate in the CoRe Program and said
she was glad the program would be expanded with the addition of the City of Rochester. She said the
CoRe Program is critical.
Commissioner Host concurred with Commissioner McLain.
The Mayor added her support for the resolution, saying it was an excellent idea.
CM Markus provided a brief summary of the CoRe Program.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner McLain, seconded by MPT Boutros:
To provide gap funding in the amount of $18,667.00 to support the continuation of the CoRe program
from April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. Sufficient funds are available in the police department’s
salaries and wages account (account# 101-301.000-702.0001) in both the 2021-2022 budget and the
2022-2023 budget to cover this cost
And
To support the City of Birmingham’s commitment to allocate and dedicate the resources necessary for the
continuation and expansion of the CoRe program subject to the additional funding from the “Community
Projects” grant as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as detailed in the OCHN “Letter of
Commitment”. This plan includes an additional OCHN full time mental health clinician and the addition of
the City of Rochester, MI to the CoRe team. Furthermore, to authorize the Chief of Police to sign the
“Letter of Agreement” agreement on behalf of the City.)
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Haig
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
06-154-22 (Item M) Set Public Hearing to amend Article 4, Section 4.30, Open
Space Standards, to add language to permit accessibility ramps in the
required open space.
In reply to Commissioner Haig, PD Dupuis confirmed the public hearing would include consideration of the
phrase ‘and width’ as shown on page 190 of the evening’s agenda packet.
Commissioner Host voiced his support for the proposed ordinance amendment and thanked Staff for their
work on the item.
CM Markus briefly summarized the purpose of the proposed ordinance amendment to be considered at the
public hearing.
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Commissioner McLain noted NEXT has resources to support community members who may need to install
a ramp.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Haig, seconded by Commissioner Host:
Resolution to set a public hearing date of July 11, 2022 to amend Article 4, Section 4.30 of the Zoning
Ordnance to include provisions for accessible ramps that do not unintentionally inhibit persons in need as
it relates to open space restrictions.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Haig
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
06-155-22 (Item P) Special Event: 2022 Birmingham Cruise Event
Commissioner Haig asked if the City could help mitigate the potential traffic and parking impact of this
event for residents of Ruffner, Cole, Webster, and Holland.
ACM Ecker stated that vehicles are permitted to park in non-permit parking areas. She noted that parking
enforcement could be called for any vehicles parking in front of driveways or in front of yellow curbs zones.
She noted that the Fire Department would be paying close attention to those roads to ensure an egress
path in case of emergency as well.
CM Markus said he would express Commissioner Haig’s concerns to the Police and Fire Chiefs and would
ask them to discuss the matter with their departments.
In reply to the Mayor, ACM Ecker said there has been no further discussion with Papa Joe’s.
In reply to Commissioner Haig, CM Markus confirmed that the BSD has liability insurance coverage that
includes the adjacent MDOT right-of-way.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Haig, seconded by Commissioner McLain:
To approve a request from the Birmingham Shopping District to hold the 2022 Birmingham Cruise special
event, on Saturday, August 20, 2022 contingent upon compliance with all permit and insurance
requirements and payment of all fees and, further, pursuant to any minor modifications that may be
deemed necessary by administrative staff at the time of the event, with the addition that Commissioner
Haig’s comments be conveyed to the Fire and Police Departments for further review.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Haig
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
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VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
06-156-22 Public Hearing - 243 E. Merrill - La Strada Special Land Use Permit
The Mayor recused herself at 7:58 p.m. citing a business relationship between her spouse and the
establishment.
MPT Boutros assumed facilitation of the meeting at 7:58 p.m. and opened the public hearing.
PD Dupuis reviewed the item.
John Henke, attorney, was present on behalf of the request.
MPT Boutros closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
In reply to Commissioner Haig, Mr. Henke stated that the area of interior blank space on the plans may
accommodate an expanded kitchen in the future, and may accommodate the retail aspect of the business
in the interim. He confirmed that there would be no interior seating added to that or any area beyond what
the plans allow.
Commissioner Haig said he was satisfied in regards to the SLUP, but was concerned with establishing a
precedent by allowing the outdoor dining deck request since the City has no formal policy regarding the
allocation of outdoor dining decks. He noted that the Advisory Parking Committee has expressed a need
for a formal policy to guide outdoor dining deck recommendations and decisions. He recommended that
the topics be handled separately.
CM Markus said the Planning Board was working on such a policy, and that the topic would be before the
Commission and the Planning Board at their joint meeting on June 20, 2022. He said the applicant has also
been diligent about going through this process appropriately, noting that their outdoor dining deck during
the Covid-19 emergency was attentive to maintaining the public walkway and was one of the more
compliant decks.
Commissioner Host said that while he was split, La Strada was one of the compliant decks during the
Covid-19 emergency and noted there were no issues. He added that the SLUP would allow the Commission
to address any potential issues that could arise, and said he was comfortable moving forward on that basis.
Commissioner McLain said that while it would be preferable to have clear outdoor dining deck guidelines,
the City is in a period of transition regarding these policies. She noted that there is an adjacent parking
deck so the loss of the two parking spaces to the proposed outdoor dining deck would not be significant,
that the applicant has appropriately gone through the review process, and that the outdoor dining deck
would have a traffic calming effect. She said that she was in favor of the item for those reasons, noting
additionally that there would be further conversation regarding outdoor dining decks between the
Commission and Planning Board at their joint meeting.
In reply to CM Markus, CA Kucharek clarified that the SLUP could be reopened in the case of a violation by
La Strada. She also noted that paragraph three of the SLUP prohibits a change in the number of seats.
Consequently, if the SLUP and the outdoor dining deck were split as per Commissioner Haig’s request, La
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Strada would have to return for a SLUP amendment.
PD Dupuis noted that the recent increase in outdoor dining applications came from establishments that
had outdoor dining during the Covid-19 emergency. He said at this point all but one of those establishments
has received outdoor dining and that he did not anticipate a similar number of requests to continue.
MPT Boutros expressed that proprietor of La Strada has been a model business owner in the City, and
agreed with Commissioner McLain that the applicant appropriately participated in the review process. He
said he was supportive of request.
Commissioner Haig said that since he had expressed his policy concerns regarding outdoor dining decks,
was supportive of the SLUP, and had heard that this applicant was particularly compliant he would move
the suggested resolution.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Haig, seconded by Commissioner McLain:
To approve the Special Land Use Permit Amendment, Final Site Plan and Design Review application for
243 E. Merrill – La Strada – to allow for the expansion of the existing bistro and the associated interior
renovations and the addition of a new outdoor dining platform in the Merrill St. right-of-way with the
following condition:
● The applicant must install city-standard tree grates in the two (2) tree boxes adjacent to their
storefront and outdoor dining facilities.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
06-157-22 Historic Design Guidelines – Consultant Selection
The Mayor rejoined the meeting and resumed facilitation.
PD Dupuis presented the item.
In reply to Commissioner Host, CM Markus stated that since both firms are qualified, certified by the State
Historic Preservation Office, and acknowledged by the Historic District Commission to be comparable, the
City in his view is obligated to go with the lower bidder.
In reply to Commissioner Haig, PD Dupuis said he asked the CLG Coordinator why the City received such
a wide price range in the bids. He said the CLG Grant Coordinator explained that in the niche field of
Michigan historic preservation, there are varying firms sizes, levels of experience, locations, and histories,
which result in a wide range of big amounts for projects.
Commissioner Host commended PD Dupuis on receiving the grant.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Haig, seconded by Commissioner Host:
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To approve an agreement with Kraemer Design Group for historic services in the amount not to exceed
$20,000. In addition, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
Funding for this project has been budgeted in account # 101-721.000-811.0000.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
06-158-22 Charter Amendment to Chapter IV of the Birmingham City Charter
CA Kucharek reviewed the item.
MOTION: Motion by MPT Boutros, seconded by Commissioner Haig:
To rescind Resolution 05-136-22 and pass a resolution to change the minimum and maximum qualifying
signatures needed for nominating petitions to a minimum of forty (40) and a maximum number of one
hundred (100), to be in line with state law and to direct the City Clerk to notify the Attorney General of the
rescission of the original Resolution No. 05-136-22.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
06-159-22 Revised Charter Amendment to Chapter VI of the Birmingham City
Charter
CA Kucharek reviewed the item.
MOTION: Motion by MPT Boutros, seconded by Commissioner Schafer:
To rescind Resolution No. 05-137-22 previously adopted at the May 9, 2022 City Commission meeting and
adopting a revised resolution to amend the City of Birmingham Charter, Chapter VI. – CONTRACTS,
Sections 1., 2., and 3., as suggested by the Attorney General’s Office and as attached hereto, and to direct
the Mayor’s signature for approval and the Clerk to proceed as dictated by state law.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
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Nays, None
06-160-22 2022-2023 Budget Appropriations Resolution
FD Gerber presented the item.
In reply to Commissioner Haig, CM Markus explained how the City generally approaches taxable value and
mills. He then stated that while he appreciated the Commissioner’s idea of creating a buffer for a recession,
the proposed mechanism would only add about $14,000 in revenue. He noted he was with Birmingham
during a previous recession and that the City has to find ways to balance a recession on the revenue and
expense side. He said that it is generally not possible to tax one’s way out of a recession.
In reply to the Mayor, the City Manager said it was not yet known how the new commercial developments
in the City would be assessed but said he expects them to be significant.
The Mayor noted the City was fortunate to have developments in the pipeline.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Haig, seconded by MPT Boutros:
To approve the budget appropriations resolution, adopt the City of Birmingham’s budget and establish the
total number of mills for ad valorem property taxes to be levied for the fiscal year commencing July 1,
2022 and ending June 30, 2023
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
06-161-22 Water/Sewer Rate Changes for 2022-2023
FD Gerber presented the item.
Commissioner McLain said the final two slides of FD Gerber’s presentation were extremely helpful in
explaining changes and asked that Staff make those two slides more easily accessible by the public.
MOTION: Motion by MPT Boutros, seconded by Commissioner Host:
To amend the Schedule of Fees, Charges, Bonds and Insurance for changes in water, sewer, storm water,
industrial surcharge, and industrial waste control charge rates effective for bills with read dates on or after
July 1, 2022 as recommended in the staff report.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
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06-162-22 4th Quarter Budget Amendment
FD Gerber reviewed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Host, seconded by MPT Boutros:
To approve the appropriations and amendments to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget as follows:
General Fund:
Revenues:
Licenses & Permits 101-000.000-479.0011 $ 100,000
Intergovernmental 101-000.000-528.0000 875,000
101-000.000-574.0001 415,000
101-000.000-588.0000 200,000
Charges for Services 101-000.000-639.0001 (40,000)
101-000.000-646.0003 (60,000)
Fines and Forfeitures 101-000.000-657.0000 (550,000)
Interest and Rent 101-000.000-664.0000 (1,100,000)
101-000.000-666.0001 (100,000)
Other Revenue 101-000.000-672.0101 (100,000)
Total Revenue Adjustments $ (360,000)
Expenditures:
Public Safety 101-336.000-702.0002 $ 135,000
Engineering & Public Services 101-444.002-985.7700 (360,000)
Transfers Out 101-136.000-999.9999 (135,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustments $ (360,000)
Major Streets Fund:
Revenues:
Intergovernmental 202-000.000-554.0000 $ 120,000
Interest & Rent 202-000.000-664.0000 (220,000)
Total Revenue Adjustments $ (100,000)
Expenditures:
Traffic Controls 202-303.001-981.0100 $ (130,000)
Maintenance of Streets & Bridges 202-449.004-941.0000 15,000
Street Trees 202-449.005-819.0000 60,000
Snow & Ice 202-449.006-941.0000 (45,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustments $ (100,000)
Local Streets Fund:
Revenues:
Interest & Rent 203-000.000-664.0000 $ (140,000)
Other Revenue 203-000.000-672.0203 (35,000)
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Total Revenue Adjustments $ (175,000)
Expenditures:
Construction 203-449.001-981.0100 $ (175,000)
Street Trees 203-449.005-819.0000 125,000
Street Maintenance 203-449.003-702.0001 (75,000)
203-449.003-941.0000 (50,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustments $ (175,000)
Solid Waste:
Revenues:
Interest and Rent 226-000.000-664.0000 $ (60,000)
Total Revenue Adjustments $ (60,000)
Expenditures:
Other Contractual Services 226-582.000-827.0100 $ (60,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustments $ (60,000)
Brownfield Redevelopment Fund:
Revenues:
Draw from Fund Balance 243-000.000-400.0000 $ 5,000
Property Taxes 243-000.000-402.0001 59,000
Interest and Rent 243-000.000-664.0000 (5,000)
Total Revenue Adjustments $ 59,000
Expenditures:
Brownfield Fund 243-691.000-967.0100 $ 59,000
Total Expenditure Adjustments $ 59,000
Principal Shopping District Fund:
Revenues:
Interest and Rent 247-000.000-664.0000 (33,000)
Total Revenue Adjustments $(33,000)
Expenditures:
Principal Shopping District Fund 247-748.000-702.0001 $ (33,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustments $ (33,000)
Debt Service Fund:
Revenues:
Draw from Fund Balance 308-000.000-400.0000 $ 8,000
Interest and Rent 308-000.000-664.0000 (8,000)
Total Revenue Adjustments $ 0
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ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
06-163-22 Special Event - Dog Days of Summer
The Mayor disclosed that her employer made a philanthropic grant award to the Michigan Humane Society
for a dog-bite education program for fiscal year 2022. She stated that the City Attorney recommended
disclosure but did not believe the matter rose to a conflict-of-interest.
The City Attorney concurred.
CC Bingham presented the item.
Deb Scola, from Michigan Human, spoke on behalf of the request. She provided a brief overview of the
proposed event and described what factors go into making a community pet-friendly.
The Mayor said it would be helpful if Michigan Humane provided information during the event that
responsible dog owners walk with leashes.
Ms. Scola agreed.
MOTION: Motion by MPT Boutros, seconded by Commissioner Host:
To approve a special event permit as requested by Michigan Humane to hold the Dog Days of Summer
Event on Saturday August 6, 2022, contingent upon compliance with all permit and insurance requirements
and payment of all fees and, further, pursuant to any minor modifications that may be deemed necessary
by administrative staff at the time of the event.
Commissioner Host offered his support for the event.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
Commission Items for Future Discussion. A motion is required to bring up the item for future
discussion at the next reasonable agenda, no discussion on the topic will happen tonight.
06-164-22 Forming a Sustainability Board
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MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Schafer, seconded by Commissioner Host:
To draft an ordinance or mission statement for the formation of a Sustainability Board, with representation
from certain other City boards and committees and from interested and qualified community members.
Commissioner McLain offered her support.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes, Mayor Pro Tem Boutros
Commissioner McLain
Commissioner Schafer
Commissioner Haig
Mayor Longe
Commissioner Host
Nays, None
Commission Discussion On Items From Previous Meetings
VIII. REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
A. 479 South Old Woodward Correspondence
CA Kucharek introduced the topic. She noted that she did not want to go into detail on the topic due to
the prospect of litigation.
Stephen Estey, attorney, and Doraid Markus, co-owner of 469-479 S. Old Woodward, spoke regarding the
request.
MPT Boutros said he would be willing to hear more about this topic on a future agenda. He described the
reasons he was in favor of doing so.
In reply to an inquiry from Commissioner Host, Mr. Estey confirmed there is an approved site plan but said
it was not what Mr. Markus was ultimately interested in building on the property.
In reply to the same inquiry from Commissioner Host, CM Markus said that proposal was an
acknowledgment of the factual basis of what can be developed on the site.
Commissioner Host said he was not in favor of hearing more about the request at a future meeting since
a site plan was already approved.
Commissioner McLain said that while she wanted all parties to have a fair say, the Commission also had
an obligation avoid creating legal exposure for the City.
CM Markus and CA Kucharek reviewed some of their reasons for recommending the Commission not grant
the request.
Mr. Estey said that if the Commission were to hear more about this item on a future agenda he would
agree not to use the content of that discussion in future potential litigation.
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The City Attorney noted that even if specific aspects were not cited, Mr. Estey could still prepare his
arguments for litigation based off the content of that discussion.
MPT Boutros made a motion to direct the City Manager to place this item on a future agenda. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
X. REPORTS
A. Commissioner Reports
1. Notice of Intention to Appoint to the Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board
B. Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Host expressed appreciation for the Birmingham community, noting in particular two
residents who had recently been featured in the Birmingham Eccentric.
C. Advisory Boards, Committees, Commissions’ Reports and Agendas
D. Legislation
E. City Staff
1. NEXT Resolutions – Update from CM Markus
a. Village of Beverly Hills
b. Village of Bingham Farms
INFORMATION ONLY
XI. ADJOURN
Mayor Longe adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p.m.
Alexandria Bingham
City Clerk
Laura Eichenhorn
City Transcriptionist
September 6, 2022
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
Richard H. Austin Building, 1st Floor
430 W. Allegan
Lansing, MI 48918
Dear Office of the Great Seal:
On June 23, 2022 the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #22216 –
Equalization – Interlocal Agreement Equalization Resolution for Assessing Contracts for 2022 -2023.
As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the County of
Oakland and the City of Birmingham, and the authorizing Board of Commissioners Resolution are enclosed for filing by
your office.
Send confirmation of receipt of this a greement to:
Mr. Joseph Rozell, Director of Elections
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
County Service Center, Building #14 East
1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
Pontiac, MI 48341
(Please include our Miscellaneous Resolution number on the confirmation of receipt letter for filing purposes.)
Contact our office at (248) 858-0564 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Joseph J. Rozell, CERA
Director of Elections
Cc: Donna Dyer, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County
Erika Munoz-Flores, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County
Alexandria Bingham, Clerk, City of Birmingham
Kimberly Hampton, Technical Specialist, Equalization Division
Enclosures