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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward
October 20, 2022 at 6:04 PM
MINUTES
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to
order at 06:09 PM in the 1200 N. Telegraph Road Bldg. 12E, Pontiac MI 48341.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Eileen Kowall, Kristen Nelson, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Christine Long, William Miller III, Janet Jackson,
Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward, Karen Joliat, Gwen Markham, Gary McGillivray, Philip
Weipert, Michael Spisz, Angela Powell (20)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Charles Cavell (1)
3. Invocation - Chuck Moss
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - Minutes dated September 29, 2022
Resolution #2021-995 _
Michael Gingell moved approval of the Minutes dated September 29, 2022,
as presented. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
6. Approval of Agenda
Kristen Nelson moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Gary
McGillivray.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffman, Adam
Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
7. Communications
a. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Melissa Beyrand, Miss
Michigan
Resolution #2022-1757 _
Commissioner Philip Weipert addressed the Board to present a proclamation
honoring Melissa Beyrand, Miss Michigan 2022. Among her many
achievements, she attends the University of Michigan to earn her master's
degree in biomedical engineering with the goal of attending medical school to
become a craniofacial reproductive plastic surgeon. Melissa is an active
researcher with the Potkay Biomedical & Microsystems Research Lab. Her
social initiative is "Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and
Mathematics (S.T.E.M.)"
Melissa Beyrand, Miss Michigan 2022, addressed the Board.
b. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - World Habitat Day
Resolution #2022-2169 _
Commissioner Janet Jackson addressed the Board to present a proclamation
honoring World Habitat Day 2022. World Habitat Day was first celebrated in
1986, in Narobi, Kenya. The event held on October 3, 2022, in Oakland
County, focused on the growing inequalities in cities and human populations.
Additionally, since 1995, Habitat Oakland County volunteers, staff and donors
have assisted approximately 200 families by constructing and rehabilitating
residences across Oakland County.
c. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Zhi "Ricky" Dong
Resolution #2022-2170 _
Commissioner Gary McGillivray and Commissioner Macia Gershenson
addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring Zhi "Ricky" Dong.
Among his many achievements, Ricky successfully immigrated from China in
1995. He achieved citizenship in the United States shortly thereafter. In 2005,
Ricky began purchasing commercial property in Madison Heights where he and
his wife, Cindy Wang, established their largest business, 168 Asian
Mart. Additionally, he is an advocate for emerging entrepreneurs, provides and
distributes ready-to-eat meals in the community and provides food to local food
banks.
Zhi Dong addressed the Board.
d. Board of Commissioners - Communications Oakland Community Health
Network Resignation - Dr. Taub
Resolution #2022-2154 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication regarding the resignation of Dr. Steffan Taub
from the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), effective immediately.
e. Board of Commissioners - Communications CE Appointment - W. Herzig,
Deputy Executive I
Resolution #2022-2203 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive,
notifying the Board of the following appointment to the Oakland County
Executive Office, effective immediately:
Walt Hertzig, Deputy Executive I
Gary McGillivray moved to receive and file the above Communications.
Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, 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: Chris Ward.
Reports of Standing Committees
CONSENT AGENDA
9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a. Economic Development - Veterans Services - Grant Acceptance FY23
County Veterans Service Fund Grant
Resolution #2022-2104 _ 22-345
MR #22345
Grant Acceptance FY 23 County Veterans Service Fund Grant
Sponsored By: William Miller III
WHEREAS the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has awarded Oakland
County’s Veterans’ Services Division grant funding in the amount of
$255,319.00 for Fiscal Year 2023; and
WHEREAS this is the fourth year the County has been awarded the County
Veteran Service Fund Grant; and
WHEREAS the funding will be used for a free transportation program in
partnership with SMART, funding for Veterans Resource Fairs, Veterans
Owned Business/Entrepreneur Workshops; and
WHEREAS the funding will be used to increase awareness of the benefits and
resources available to veterans and their dependents in the county through a
marketing campaign; and
WHEREAS the marketing campaign will consist of advertising through radio,
newspapers, billboards, social media, and mailings; and
WHEREAS the total program budget consists of the following: $72,097 for
advertising, $90,000 for enhanced transportation services, $75,000 for
incentives, and $15,000 for events and workshops for veteran owned
businesses, and $3,222 for outreach technology needs in Oakland County; 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 June 23, 2022 meeting; and
WHEREAS there is no County match required with this grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts grant funding from the Michigan Veterans Affairs
Agency in the amount of $255,319 for the grant period of October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation of the grant program is
contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2023 budget will be amended as
indicated in Appendix A.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
FY23 County Veterans Service Fund Grant. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. ED_Veterans_FY2023 County Veteran Service_Sch. A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. Oakland FY23 CVSF Award Packet (002)
b. Economic Development - Veterans Services - Interlocal Agreement
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between SMART and Oakland County
for Veteran Transportation Program
Resolution #2022-2107 _ 22-346
MR #22346
Interlocal Agreement Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between
SMART and Oakland County for Veteran Transportation Program
Sponsored By: William Miller III
WHEREAS Oakland County has been approved for a Fiscal Year 23 MVAA
County Veterans Service Fund grant in the amount of $255,319; and
WHEREAS $90,000.00 of the Fiscal Year 23 MVAA County Veterans Service
Fund has been allocated towards continuing a veterans transportation program;
and
WHEREAS the veterans transportation program has provided veterans and
dependents free round trip transportation to the Oakland County Veterans
Services offices in Pontiac and Troy from any location in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the transportation services shall be provided five days per
week; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has entered into an interlocal agreement with
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) to provide
these services; and
WHEREAS SMART may partner with other transportation service providers;
and
WHEREAS SMART shall provide ADA compliant vehicles when requested or
needed; and
WHEREAS the cost per ride paid by Oakland County from the grant funds will
be $45.00; and
WHEREAS the program was scheduled to run until September 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS an amendment to the agreement to extend its duration until June
30, 2023 has been approved by the SMART Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2023 MVAA County Veterans Service Fund grant
will allow us to extend the program until at least June 30, 2023.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the
Amendment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Amendment to
Interlocal Agreement Between SMART and Oakland County for Veteran
Transportation Program. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. OC SMART Veterans Transportation Interlocal Agreement
Amendment_Final
2. SMART Interlocal agreement signed
c. Economic Development - Planning and Local Business Development -
Grant Sub Recipient Agreement between Oakland County and Micah 6
Community for the EGLE Webster Community Center Grant
Resolution #2022-2112 _ 22-347
MR #22347
Grant Sub Recipient Agreement between Oakland County and Micah 6
Community for the EGLE Webster Community Center Grant
Sponsored By: William Miller III
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes and Energy
(EGLE) has awarded a $425,000 grant to Oakland County for cleanup of
contamination for the Webster Community Center in the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the grant
at their September 2, 2021 meeting (M.R. #21333); and
WHEREAS the developer of the Webster Community Center, Micah 6
Community will enter into a Sub-Recipient agreement with Oakland County
pertaining to this grant; and
WHEREAS the County’s Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved a
Sub-Recipient Agreement between the County and the Micah 6 Community;
and
WHEREAS the Micah 6 Community has approved the Sub-Recipient
Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the attached Sub-Recipient Agreement
between Oakland County And Micah 6 Community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the final executed
agreement from the Micah 6 Community designated agent, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners authorize its Chairperson to execute and enter into
this sub-recipient Agreement on behalf of the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Sub
Recipient Agreement between Oakland County and Micah 6 Community
for the EGLE Webster Community Center Grant. Seconded by Kristen
Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. Subrecipient Agmt - Finalized Version with Exhibits
d. Facilities Management - Lease Amendment #2 for Extension of the
Sheriff's Office's Lease at 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan
Resolution #2022-2097 _ 22-348
MR #22348
Lease Amendment #2 for Extension of the Sheriff's Office's Lease at 2470
Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan
Sponsored By: William Miller III
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, via MR# 14264 and
MR# 17336, authorized the Sheriff’s Office to lease the property at 2470
Elizabeth Lake Road Waterford Township for storage of equipment; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office desires to renew and continue this Lease until
November 29, 2026; and
WHEREAS in consideration for the extension of the Lease, the landlord will
contribute $20,000 to make certain physical improvements and modifications to
the building as detailed in the attached Lease Amendment; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office, Facilities Management, and Corporation
Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the
attached Lease Amendment; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Facilities Management
recommend approval and execution of the attached Lease Amendment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached Lease Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners directs the Chairperson to execute the Lease Amendment and
all other documents related to the Amendment, which may be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2023 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Lease Amendment
#2 for Extension of the Sheriff's Office's Lease at 2470 Elizabeth Lake
Road, Waterford, Michigan. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2. Amendment #2 landlord signed 9_9_2022
3. Lease Amendment #2 Bckgrd 2021_2026
4. MR 2470 Elizabeth Lake Rd Lease Amendment #2 Draft
5. Lease Renewal Ltr 12_19 to 11_21
6. MR 17336
7. M.R.14264
e. Facilities Management - Real Estate Approval of Memorandum of
Understanding between Oakland County and Road Commission for
Oakland County for Safety Fence
Resolution #2022-2119 _ 22-349
MR #22349
Real Estate Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Oakland
County and Road Commission for Oakland County for Safety Fence
Sponsored By: William Miller III
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management is installing a permanent
safety fence on the County campus around Children’s Village; and
WHEREAS part of the fence is along the property line with RCOC; and
WHEREAS RCOC requires an agreement for the installation maintenance,
repair and/or replacement of the fence; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation
Counsel drafted, reviewed, and approved the attached MOU; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management recommends approval
and execution of the attached MOU.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached MOU and directs its Chairperson to
execute the MOU and all other documents related to the MOU, which may be
required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required at this time.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Real Estate
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Oakland County and
Road Commission for Oakland County for Safety Fence. Seconded by
Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Backgnd MOU with RCOC for CV fence
2. MR Memorandum of Understanding btwn RCOC and OC (jsh comments
09-27-22)
3. 13_MOU_Oakland County-Children's Village Fence_RCOC SIGNED
10. FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
a. Equalization - Interlocal Agreement Designating Micheal Lohmeier as the
Assessor for Oakland County
Resolution #2022-2106 _ 22-350
MR #22350
Interlocal Agreement Designating Micheal Lohmeier as the Assessor for
Oakland County
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
WHEREAS pursuant to Public Act 660 of 2018, each county is required to
notify the State Tax Commission, no later than December 31, 2020, of the
individual that will serve as the County’s Designated Assessor; and
WHEREAS the Designated Assessor is part of a process to ensure that local
units of government are in compliance with statutory provisions of the Audit of
Minimum Assessing Requirements; and
WHEREAS the Designated Assessor is the individual designated by an
Interlocal Agreement executed between the County Board of Commissioners
and a majority of the assessing districts (cities and townships) within the
county, subject to final approval of the State Tax Commission; and
WHEREAS the Designated Assessor serves as the assessor of record and
assumes all duties and responsibilities as the assessor of record for an
assessing district that is determined to be non-compliant with an audit; and
WHEREAS each county must also provide the State Tax Commission with the
interlocal agreement executed by the County Board of Commissioners, a
majority of the assessing districts within the county, and the proposed
Designated Assessor for the county; and
WHEREAS the interlocal agreement must provide enough detail regarding the
assessment responsibilities for the Designated Assessor including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. Information related to the scope of services being provided by the
Designated Assessor, including preparation of assessment rolls, timeline
for delivery of documents and execution of forms, attendance at Boards
of Review meetings, duties and responsibilities related to property tax
appeals, both Small Claims and Entire Tribunal, filed with the Michigan
Tax Tribunal, responsibility to meet with local unit officials, and
obligations of local unit assessing staff members,
2. Duties and responsibilities for each local unit within the county, including
providing the Designated Assessor with reasonable access to records,
documents and information, and
3. Details relating to cost and compensation for overseeing and
administering the annual assessment and operating the assessing
office, including payment terms and cost reimbursement; and
WHEREAS an Interlocal Agreement was previously entered into between
Oakland County and the participating Assessing Districts under the former
Oakland County Equalization Director; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a new Oakland County Equalization Director,
Micheal Lohmeier, and as a result, a new Interlocal Agreement is required with
the Assessing Districts within the County that approve the Agreement; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel is developing the Designated
Assessor Interlocal Agreement to be entered into with any and all Assessing
Districts within the County that approve the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves designating Oakland County Equalization Director
Micheal Lohmeier, who is an individual qualified and certified by the State Tax
Commission as a Michigan Master Assessing Officer, to be the Designated
Assessor for Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves and
authorizes the Chairperson of Board to execute the required Interlocal
Agreement on behalf of Oakland County upon final review and approval by
Corporation Counsel.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Interlocal
Agreement Designating Micheal Lohmeier as the Assessor for Oakland
County. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. OC Designated Assessor Interlocal Agreement 9.16.22
b. Equalization - Resolution 2022 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates
Resolution #2022-2124 _ 22-351
MR #22351
Resolution 2022 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
WHEREAS under the supervision of the Finance Committee, the Oakland
County Equalization Division has examined certificates, statements, papers
and records submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages
having taxes to be spread upon the Tax Rolls, and has checked these
documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General Property
Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS the division has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates
as adjusted by M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34d, M.C.L. 211.24e and M.C.L.
211.34e of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be spread against
state taxable valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith, and which
are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that
the Board of Commissioners authorize the Equalization Officer to sign these
certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the
constitution; and
WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under
Section 37 of the General Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code,
as amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allows
additional millage to be voted up to and including December 7, 2022 for
schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 8, 2022 for taxing
jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would
require Board approval before they could be spread; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school
operating levies on homestead and non-homestead property taxes in
accordance with this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopts the attached certificates with the recommendations
herein contained as part of the permanent records of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Officer be authorized and
directed to sign the several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation
was based, thereby authorizing and directing the various assessing officers to
spread the rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 2022.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution 2022
Apportionment of Local Tax Rates. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. 2022 Apportionment Report
11. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a. Parks & Recreation - Resolution for the Healthy Communities Park and
Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan (ARPA)
Resolution #2022-2074 _ 22-338
MR #22338
Resolution for the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation
Investment Plan (ARPA)
Sponsored By: Gary McGillivray
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 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, and therapy for individuals often isolated and lonely; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously
approved MR# 22-84 inviting the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission to submit project proposals utilizing American Rescue Plan Act
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to make investments in parks and
outdoor recreation infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $10 million for
Oakland County Parks and $5 million for communities disproportionately
impacted by the pandemic; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has
developed the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment
Plan, a comprehensive proposal to utilize ARPA funding leveraged with funding
from Oakland County Parks and Recreation and long-term partnerships with
local governments to make major investments that will rejuvenate and enhance
parks that serve residents disproportionately impacted by the pandemic
(Schedule C); and
WHEREAS the cities of Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pontiac and Southfield
have approved non-binding Letters of Intent with Oakland County Parks and
Recreation, broadly outlining the terms of proposed intergovernmental
agreements between each municipality and Oakland County Parks and
Recreation to transfer the responsibility to manage, improve, operate, and
maintain four existing municipal parks. Under the terms of these agreements,
the following parks will be operated as Oakland County Parks, for the
enjoyment of all county residents (Schedule D):
1. Ambassador Park in the City of Madison Heights (to be incorporated
in Red Oaks County Park),
2. Shepherd Park (part) in the City of Oak Park,
3. Hawthorne Park in the City of Pontiac,
4. Beech Woods Park (part) in the City of Southfield; and
WHEREAS the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment
Plan includes funding to reopen the South Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Office and develop recreation programing and interpretation facilities
in partnership with the City of Hazel Park; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Letters of
Intent at their September 7, 2022, meeting and have submitted them to the
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee of the Board in
accordance with the County’s policy for the Sale, Purchase and Leasing of
Property; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is
recommending grant funding be authorized for local priority park improvement
and outdoor recreation projects located in communities disproportionately
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic designated under the USDOT guidelines;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is
recommending approval of funding to make improvements in four Oakland
County Parks that service residents of disproportionately impacted areas
designated under USDOT guidelines:
1. Catalpa Oaks County Park (serving residents of the cities of Southfield
and Oak Park, and Royal Oak Township)
2. Lyon Oaks County Park (serving residents of the City of Wixom)
3. Red Oaks County Park (serving residents of the cities of Madison
Heights and Hazel Park)
4. Waterford Oaks County Park (serving residents of Waterford Township,
and the cities of Pontiac and Keego Harbor); and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission have
committed to expend not less than $5.2 million to support capital improvement
projects and park improvement plans detailed in the Healthy Communities Plan
prior to December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission shall seek
additional partners and grant opportunities to provide additional financial
support to planned park improvements projects and enhancements to park
facilities; and
WHEREAS a summary detailing park improvement plans and project proposals
with estimated budgets is detailed in Schedule B. Completion of project
proposals shall be contingent upon final construction cost estimates, the terms
of intergovernmental agreements and funding availability; and
WHEREAS approval of the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation
Investment Plan with an appropriation of $15 million in Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds would be a meaningful and lasting investment in improving the health
and well-being of Oakland County’s residents most impacted by the pandemic
and contribute towards the recovery and resiliency of disproportionately
impacted local communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation of $15 million in ARPA Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds to support the projects and initiatives outlined in the Healthy
Communities and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan as reflected in
Schedules B and C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriated funds may be utilized to
support capital improvement projects to rejuvenate, enhance and improve parks
and outdoor recreation facilities as reflected in Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED expenditures of appropriated funds shall comply
with the regulations and compliance requirements for the use of American
Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Parks and Recreation Commission, with the assistance of Corporation Counsel,
to develop and submit grant acceptance agreements to the Board of
Commissioners to facilitate improvements to local park and recreation facilities
in amounts not to exceed:
1. $400,000 to the City of Hazel Park,
2. $500,000 to the City of Oak Park,
3. $500,000 to the City of Pontiac,
4. $300,000 to the Charter Township of Royal Oak,
5. $500,000 to the City of Southfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to negotiate and submit to
the Board of Commissioners intergovernmental agreements with the cities of
Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pontiac, and Southfield regarding the
management, operation and maintenance of the parks identified in Schedule D.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Commission shall
present quarterly reports to the Board of Commissioners regarding the use of
appropriated funds and the status of park improvement projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Commission shall
seek and apply for additional funding from other sources to supplement the
investments made by Oakland County and Oakland County Parks and
Recreation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the appropriation of Local Recovery Funds shall
not obligate a commitment of General Funds. All expenditures shall conform
with federal, state, county and local regulatory requirements and Oakland
County policies and procedures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2023 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution for the Healthy
Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan (ARPA).
Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2. ARPA Schedule B
3. ARPA Schedule C
4. ARPA Schedule D
5. 7 - 2_ParksCommARPAres 9_2_2022
12. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a. Sheriff’s Office - Donation Acceptance of Two Support Canine Dogs
(Woody and Colt)
Resolution #2022-2090 _
Report
Donation Acceptance of Two Support Canine Dogs (Woody and Colt)
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
Motion to authorize the acceptance of the donation of two (2) support canine
dogs from Mission Oakland with an estimated value of $6,000; further, that the
cost of food, veterinary care, grooming, boarding where necessary, equipment,
and other related items for the canines will be paid for by the County and that if
the Handler or Support Canine are retired, the Handler has the option to
purchase the Support Canine for $1.00; furthermore, that the FY 2023-2025
budgets are amended as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Michael Gingell moved to approve the acceptance of the donation of two (2)
support canine dogs from Mission Oakland with an estimated value of $6,000;
further, that the cost of food, veterinary care, grooming, boarding where necessary,
equipment, and other related items for the canines will be paid for by the County and
that if the Handler or Support Canine are retired, the Handler has the option to
purchase the Support Canine for $1.00; furthermore, that the FY 2023-2025 budgets
are amended as detailed in the attached Schedule A. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Mission Oakland - Therapy Canine Donation - Woody & Colt
2. FY23-FY25 Therapy Dogs Donation from Mission Oakland Schedule A
b. Health & Human Services - Interlocal Agreement with the City of Detroit
for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Program
Resolution #2022-2113 _ 22-352
MR #22352
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Detroit for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS
Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Program
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
requires that intergovernmental agreements (IGA) be established between
political subdivisions which have not less than 10% of the areas reported AIDS
cases and provide HIV/AIDS related services; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Health Department, as the lead agency for administering
Ryan White Part A, HIV Emergency Relief Grant funds, and the Southeastern
Michigan HIV/AIDS Council (SEMHAC) facilitate an ongoing needs assessment
process; and
WHEREAS this needs assessment shows that Oakland County possesses
19.75% of HIV/AIDS cases in the Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA) Counties;
and
WHEREAS the purpose of the IGA is to ensure eligible local governments
provide maintenance of effort expenditure information related to the Ryan White
Extension Act; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Health Department and SEMHAC directly allocated
$1,291,377 of Ryan White Part A funding to community agencies within
Oakland County in FY 2021/2022 for the provision of services to persons living
with HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS none of the provisions of the Agreement are intended to create any
other relationship between the County and the City of Detroit; and
WHEREAS this agreement is included in the County Executive’s Contract
Review Process; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this intergovernmental agreement does not obligate
the County to any future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the Inter-Governmental Agreement between
the County of Oakland and the City of Detroit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to
execute the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this
time.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Detroit for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment
Extension Act of 2009 Program. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Oakland County_Intergovernmental Agreement 09.14.2022 AT
2. Oakland County Spreadsheet 09.14.2022 AT
3. Oakland County 09.14.2022 AT.f
4. Memo Corp Council
c. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the Federal Bureau of
Investigation for the FY 2023 Gang and Violent Crime Safe Streets Task
Force
Resolution #2022-2072 _ 22-353
MR #22353
Grant Acceptance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the FY
2023 Gang and Violent Crime Safe Streets Task Force
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) may reimburse state and
local law enforcement agencies (LEA) for the cost of overtime incurred by
officers assigned full-time to FBI-managed task forces for overtime expenses
incurred as a result of task force-related activities; and
WHEREAS the FBI sends a Notice of Limits each fiscal year, which outlines the
maximum limits for reimbursement under the Cost Reimbursement Agreement
(CRA) between the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Violent Crime Safe
Streets Task Force (SSTF) and the FBI; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office will receive up to $19,840.75 in SSTF
reimbursement funding from the FBI for the period of October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS this funding will be used for the reimbursement of overtime for an
OCSO Detective assigned to the SSTF for the expenses necessary to identify
and target for prosecution of criminal enterprise groups responsible for drug
trafficking, money laundering, alien smuggling, crimes of violence such as
murder and aggravated assault, robbery, and violent street gangs, as well as to
intensely focus on the apprehension of dangerous fugitives where there is or
may be a federal investigative interest; and
WHEREAS no county match is required; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved the Memorandum of
Understanding and the Cost Reimbursement Agreement for the SSTF by
Miscellaneous Resolution #18243; and
WHEREAS the Notice of Limits 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 approves the Notice of Limits for FY 2023 State and Local
Overtime Reimbursements in the amount of $19,840.75 from the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the period of October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant amendments within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which
are consistent with the original agreement 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 the budget is amended as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the FY 2023 Gang and Violent
Crime Safe Streets Task Force. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. FY23 SSTF Schedule A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off FY23
3. FY2023_Signed_TFO_OT_Limit_Memo
d. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the Federal Bureau of
Investigation for the FY 2023 Joint Terrorism Task Force
Resolution #2022-2073 _ 22-354
MR #22354
Grant Acceptance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the FY
2023 Joint Terrorism Task Force
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) may reimburse state and
local law enforcement agencies (LEA) for the cost of overtime incurred by
officers assigned full-time to FBI-managed task forces for overtime expenses
incurred as a result of task force-related activities; and
WHEREAS the FBI sends a Notice of Limits each fiscal year, which outlines the
maximum limits for reimbursement under the Cost Reimbursement Agreement
(CRA) between the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Joint Terrorism
Task Force (JTTF) and the FBI; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office will receive up to $19,840.75 in JTTF
reimbursement funding from the FBI for the period of October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS this funding will be used for the reimbursement of overtime for an
OCSO Sergeant assigned to the JTTF for the expenses necessary for
detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States;
and
WHEREAS no county match is required; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved the CRA for the JTTF by
Miscellaneous Resolution #18218; and
WHEREAS the Notice of Limits 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 approves the Notice of Limits for FY 2023 State and Local
Overtime Reimbursements in the amount of $19,840.75 from the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the period of October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant amendments within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which
are consistent with the original agreement 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 the budget is amended as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the FY 2023 Joint Terrorism
Task Force. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. FY23 JTTF Schedule A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off FY23
3. FY2023_Signed_TFO_OT_Limit_Memo
e. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for
the FY 2022 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-
Based Program
Resolution #2022-2150 _ 22-355
MR #22355
Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based
Program
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS Oakland County applied for and has been awarded Fiscal Year
(FY) 2022 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based
Program grant funding in the amount of $1,467,744 from the U.S. Department
of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice
Assistance (BJA); and
WHEREAS the grant period is October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025;
and
WHEREAS the grant program will provide the ability to expand individual
agency Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained law enforcement officers, along
with the creation of a county-wide Crisis Response Team made up of dedicated
CIT law enforcement officers who receive advanced training and respond where
the need arises, similar to a county-wide task force; and
WHEREAS the Crisis Response program will include twelve (12) communities
that contract with OCSO for law enforcement services and thirty-nine (39) local
and multijurisdictional law enforcement agencies within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the creation of a county-wide Crisis Response Unit and increased
CIT training will better equip officers to respond to individuals experiencing a
crisis and divert them to mental health agencies to receive appropriate care;
and
WHEREAS grant funding will be used to create one (1) special revenue (SR)
full-time eligible (FTE) Sergeant and two (2) SR FTE Deputy II positions in the
Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Response and Preparedness Division (#4030501);
and
WHEREAS grant funding will also be used for overtime and travel costs
associated with the required BJA National meeting in Washington D.C.; 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 approves the Fiscal Year 2022 Comprehensive Opioid,
Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program grant funding in the
amount of $1,467,744 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30,
2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) special revenue (SR) full-time
eligible (FTE) Sergeant and two (2) SR FTE Deputy II positions in the Sheriff’s
Office, Emergency Response and Preparedness Division (#4030501).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 the FY 2023-FY 2025 budget is amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Comprehensive
Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program. Seconded
by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Sheriff FY2022 Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Abuse
Site-Based Program Schedule A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. Sheriff's Office - FY2022 Comprehensive Opiod Stimulant and Substance
Abuse Site Based Program Grant Write Up
4. Funded Award - FY22 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimlulant, and Substance
Abuse Site-based Program
f. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for
the FY 2022 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Technology
and Equipment Program
Resolution #2022-2151 _ 22-356
MR #22356
Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Technology and
Equipment Program
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS Oakland County has been awarded Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 COPS
Technology and Equipment Program grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000
from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS); and
WHEREAS the grant period is March 15, 2022 through March 14, 2024; and
WHEREAS grant funding will be used to create one (1) special revenue (SR)
full-time eligible (FTE) User Support Specialist II position and two (2) SR FTE
Technical Office Specialist positions in the Sheriff’s Office, Technology
Information, and Innovation Division (#4030801) and one (1) SR FTE Technical
Office Specialist position in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (#4010201); and
WHEREAS grant funding will also be used to purchase additional body-worn
camera charging units, redactive software with support and maintenance, and
additional IT costs associated with increasing the data transfer capacity; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the Fiscal Year 2022 COPS Technology and
Equipment Program grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for the period of
March 15, 2022 through March 14, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) special revenue (SR) full-time
eligible (FTE) User Support Specialist II position and two (2) SR FTE Technical
Office Specialist positions in the Sheriff’s Office, Technology Information, and
Innovation Division (#4030801) and one (1) SR FTE Technical Office Specialist
position in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (#4010201).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 the FY2023-FY2024 budget is amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services Technology and Equipment Program.
Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FY2022 COPS TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT
PROGRAM Schedule A (Updated)
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. Sheriff's Office - FY2022 COPS Technology Equipment Program Grant
HR Write Up
4. Funded Award
g. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the Michigan Department of State
Police for the FY 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Overtime Enforcement
Resolution #2022-2152 _ 22-357
MR #22357
Grant Acceptance from the Michigan Department of State Police for the FY
2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Overtime Enforcement
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has been awarded
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Overtime Enforcement funding
for Pontiac in the amount of $16,516 in federal pass through funding with a
required grant match of $4,129 totaling $20,645 from the Michigan Department
of State Police (MSP) - Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for the
period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS OCSO will use this grant funding for overtime in order to implement
a high visibility traffic enforcement program designed to protect pedestrians and
bicyclists, to educate community members about illegal/dangerous walking,
cycling, and driving behaviors and enforce these traffic laws. Required
enforcement periods are October 29, 2022 – November 4, 2022, focusing on
keeping pedestrians safe, and August 7 – 13, 2023, focusing on keeping
bicyclists safe; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the Fiscal Year 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle
Overtime Enforcement grant award from the Michigan Department of State
Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning in the amount of $20,645 for the
period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $4,129 be transferred from the County’s
General Fund/General Purpose Grant Match account to fulfill the grant match
requirement.
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 agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation of the program is
contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2023 budget is amended as detailed in
the attached Schedule A.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
from the Michigan Department of State Police for the FY 2023 Pedestrian
and Bicycle Overtime Enforcement. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. FY2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Overtime Enforcement Sch A. R1
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. FY23 Bike and Pedestrian Grant Award
h. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for
the FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program
Resolution #2022-2153 _ 22-358
MR #22358
Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS Oakland County applied for and has been awarded Fiscal Year
(FY) 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
funding in the amount of $84,918 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),
Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); and
WHEREAS the grant period is October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025;
and
WHEREAS the total FY 2022 grant award includes an increase of $10,405 from
the previous year’s award; and
WHEREAS the funding is based on a federal JAG formula and there is not
required grant match; and
WHEREAS Sheriff’s Office allocation of $61,918 will be used to purchase three
hundred and five (305) micro-trauma kits to allow for quicker triage and first aid
during incidents, $24,400, and twenty-two (22) helmet communications
headsets, boom mics, shoulder mics and switch to operate for the Motor Unit
that are compatible with the new Motorola radio system $37,518; and
WHEREAS Public Services would like to work with agencies such as the Anti-
Defamation League, Ferndale Pride and other community, population-specific
groups to identify barriers associated with the underreporting of hate crimes. To
accomplish this task, their grant allocation of $20,000 will be used to hire an
agency to facilitate round table discussions and / or focus groups on this topic;
and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office allocation of $3,000 will be used
to purchase three (3) 36’ W Lateral 4-drawer file storage unit to provide a
secure and consistent place for large files to be stored while a case is pending.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funding in the amount of $84,918 for the
period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 the FY 2023 budget is amended as detailed in
the attached Schedule A.
Michael Gingell moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Seconded by Kristen
Nelson.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Copy of FY2022 JAG Schedule A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Award
4. FY2022 Budget Detail Worksheet
5. FY 2022 JAG Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the
Applicant Government - signed
REGULAR AGENDA
13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a. Facilities Management - Lease Approval of Amendment #1 to the Sheriff's
Office's Lease Agreement with Midfield Management, LLC for Aircraft
Storage and Office Space at the Oakland County International Airport
Resolution #2022-2120 _ 22-359
MR #22359
Lease Approval of Amendment #1 to the Sheriff's Office's Lease
Agreement with Midfield Management, LLC for Aircraft Storage and Office
Space at the Oakland County International Airport
Sponsored By: William Miller III
WHEREAS the two helicopters are presently housed at the Oakland County
International Airport (OCIA) with Midfield Management, LLC (M.R. #20091); and
WHEREAS the Departments of the Sheriff and Facilities Management, with the
assistance of Oakland County Corporation Counsel, have negotiated the terms
and conditions of the attached Amendment #1 to the Hangar Lease Agreement;
and
WHEREAS under the terms and conditions of Amendment #1 to the Hangar
Lease Agreement, Midfield Management LLC, will expand the current office
space by approximately 310 sq. ft. from 450 sq. ft. with additional 100 sq. ft. of
floor space in hangar for storage cabinets (included) at a rental rate of $300.00
per month ($3,600 annually) to 759 sq. ft. and maintaining the additional 100 sq.
ft. of floor space in hangar for storage cabinets (included) at a rental rate of
$661.00 per month ($7,932 annually); and
WHEREAS under the terms and conditions of Amendment #1 to the Hangar
Lease Agreement, Midfield Management LLC will provide improvements, to be
completed prior to the move in date of the new space, to the office space
totaling $8,100 and the County will reimburse Midfield Management LLC for
these improvements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the attached Amendment #1 to
the Hangar Lease Agreement for use of space at Midfield Management LLC,
6544 Highland Road at the Oakland County International Airport, Waterford,
Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or his designee to execute the
attached Hangar Lease Agreement and all other related documents between
the County and Midfield Management, LLC, which may be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2023 – FY 2025 budget is amended
per the attached Schedule A.
William Miller III moved to adopt the attached Resolution Lease Approval of
Amendment #1 to the Sheriff's Office's Lease Agreement with Midfield
Management, LLC for Aircraft Storage and Office Space at the Oakland
County International Airport. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Lease Amendment #1 Bckgrd
2. MR Lease Amendment #1 with Midfield Managment, LLC
3. 1st Amendment - Midfield Maven Lease (final version )
4. Copy of SO 2022 hanger lease Schedule A (updated)10.10.22
b. Facilities Management - Lease Amendment #1 to Agreement with AT&T for
Equipment Room Space in the Oakland County Courthouse
Resolution #2022-2118 _ 22-360
MR #22360
Lease Amendment #1 to Agreement with AT&T for Equipment Room
Space in the Oakland County Courthouse
Sponsored By: William Miller III
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology request approval of the attached Amendment #1 to the Lease
Agreement with Michigan Bell Telephone Company (d/b/a AT&T Michigan); and
WHEREAS this Amendment #1 will continue to permit AT&T Michigan to house
equipment in County buildings for the Centrex telephone system (provided and
operated by the AT&T Michigan), which is presently utilized as a back-up for the
County telephone system; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a Lease
Agreement through Miscellaneous Resolution 17049; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology
and Corporation Counsel drafted, reviewed, and approved the attached
Amendment #1 with AT&T Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached Amendment #1 to the Lease Agreement
and directs its Chairperson to execute the Amendment #1 and all other
documents related to the Amendment #1, which may be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required at this time.
William Miller III moved to adopt the attached Resolution Lease Amendment
#1 to Agreement with AT&T for Equipment Room Space in the Oakland
County Courthouse. Seconded by Gary McGillivray.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. AT&T Lease Bckgrd 2022_2027
2. First Amendment signed by ATT
3. AT&T Centrex 5 yr Zero Lease 4 21 2017
4. MR ATT Equipment Room Lease in Court House Bsmt
14. FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
a. Equalization - Interlocal Agreement Assessing Real and Personal Property
Assessment Services with City of Novi for 2022-2023
Resolution #2022-2105 _ 22-361
MR #22361
Interlocal Agreement Assessing Real and Personal Property Assessment
Services with City of Novi for 2022-2023
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides several services to local units of
government, including original assessments, 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 City of Novi has requested to enter into a contract with the
Oakland County Equalization Division to provide assistance with commercial
and industrial property; be available for consultation on all Michigan Tax
Tribunal commercial and industrial property and special assessment appeals;
and assist with the preparation of both the oral and written defense of appeals,
as long as there is a current Contract in effect.
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 the City of Novi, which has been
signed by its authorized signatories.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is
authorized to sign this contract.
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 2023 budget is amended as detailed
in the attached Schedule A.
Gwen Markham moved to adopt the attached Resolution Interlocal
Agreement Assessing Real and Personal Property Assessment Services
with City of Novi for 2022-2023. Seconded by Robert Hoffman.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Novi Commercial and Industrial Property Agreement 09 14 22
2. CITY OF NOVI THIRD-PARTY ACCESS_signed
3. Copy of MB_Equalization_FY2-23 Interlocal for Equalization Assessing-
Novi_Sched. A
b. Information Technology - Contract Extension with Peninsula Fiber
Network (PFN) for Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet from 2022 to 2032
(#004702)
Resolution #2022-2125 _
Report
Contract Extension with Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) for Next
Generation 9-1-1 ESInet from 2022 to 2032 (#004702)
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
Motion to approve the 10-year contract extension with Peninsula Fiber Network
through December 31, 2032, further that a budget amendment is not required
as there is sufficient funding within Information Technology’s FY 2023 – FY
2025 operating budget to cover the cost of the expenditure.
Gwen Markham moved to approve the 10-year contract extension with
Peninsula Fiber Network through December 31, 2032, further that a budget
amendment is not required as there is sufficient funding within
Information Technology’s FY 2023 – FY 2025 operating budget to cover
the cost of the expenditure. Seconded by Michael Spisz.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (20-0-0)
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, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. 004702_CO_05
2. 008194_06 - signed
3. Peninsula Fiber Network
4. PSC w-Everify.2010.03.10 NO NOT USE FROM HERE -
Peninsula_Fiber_Network
5. Change Order Document - 004702_CO_01
6. Change Order Document - 004702_CO_02
7. Change Order Document - 004702_CO_03
8. Change Order Document - 004702_CO_04
9. PFN 4702
15. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee.
16. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a. Indigent Defense - Grant Acceptance from the State of Michigan for the FY
2023 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant
Resolution #2022-2052 _ 22-362
MR #22362
Grant Acceptance from the State of Michigan for the FY 2023 Michigan
Indigent Defense Commission Grant
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
WHEREAS the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act (“MIDC Act”), MCL
780.981, et. seq., gives the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (“MIDC”)
the authority to propose minimum standards for the provision of indigent
criminal defense services; and
WHEREAS a proposed standard takes effect after it is adopted by the
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”); and
WHEREAS the MIDC Act requires every indigent criminal defense system in
Michigan to comply with every standard that has been adopted by LARA; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is the indigent criminal defense system (“System”)
for the 6th Circuit Court and the four divisions of the 52nd District Court; and
WHEREAS Systems are legally required to submit a Compliance Plan and Cost
Analysis (“Plan”) annually to the MIDC, which explains the methods by which
the System will comply with the approved standards in the next fiscal year, and
lists the amount of money the System requires to comply with the approved
standards; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved Oakland County’s FY 2023
Plan submission via Miscellaneous Resolution #22-204 on June 7, 2022; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s FY 2023 Plan submission sought continued
funding for several existing positions, and increased funding for several new
positions, as further outlined below; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s FY 2023 Plan submission sought to significantly
change the way in which indigent criminal defense services are provided by
moving to a “hybrid” model, a component of which is the creation of the first in-
house public defender’s office in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the total amount of funding included in Oakland County’s FY 2023
Plan submission was $16,322,771.12; and
WHEREAS of that total, Oakland County is required to contribute its statutorily
mandated “local share,” which amounts to $1,883,620.74 in FY 2023; and
WHEREAS the remainder of $14,439,150.38 is disbursed to Oakland County as
a grant from the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the MIDC will approve Oakland County’s FY 2023 Compliance Plan
and Cost Analysis at its meeting on October 11, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the FY 2023 MIDC Grant from the State of Michigan
(LARA) in the amount of no less than $14,439,150.38, for the period of October
1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create a new division titled Public Defender’s
Office, within the County Executive Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following new units within the
County Executive Department, Public Defender’s Office Division:
Administration
Public Defender Services
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) positions with the Sheriff’s
Office, one (1) position within the Community Corrections Department, and nine
(9) positions within the County Executive Department, Indigent Defense
Services Office Division as detailed in the attached Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to implement the classification creations as
proposed in the attached Schedule C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to implement the classification changes as
proposed in the attached Schedule D.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the “Gosling Amendment,” MR
#90004, if the level of funding is reduced by the grantor agency a proportionate
reduction in local maintenance of effort will be authorized thereby reducing the
total budget and service levels of the categorical program, unless the County
Department administratively responsible for the categorical program shall
recommend a reprioritization of funds within existing authorized resources to
continue the grant program and desired budget and service levels.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract and that the
Chairperson may approve any grant extensions or amendments, within fifteen
percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original
agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment beyond FY 2023 and continuation of this
program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2023-25 budgets are amended, per
the attached Schedule A, to reflect grant funding in the amount of
$14,439,150.38 from the MIDC and the required Oakland County local share
contribution of $1,883,620.74 for a total program budget of $16,322,771.12.
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Resolution Grant Acceptance
from the State of Michigan for the FY 2023 Michigan Indigent Defense
Commission Grant. Seconded by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-2-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Adam Kochenderfer
No: Thomas Kuhn, Robert Hoffman
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Schedule A
2. Schedule B
3. Schedule C
4. Schedule D
5. GRANT SIGN OFF - MDIC FY23Accept
6. Final HR Writeup
7. Combined Job Descriptions
17. Reports of Special Committees
18. Special Order of Business
19. Unfinished Business
20. New & Miscellaneous Business
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Supporting Michigan Senate Bill
1136 and House Bill 6305 Addressing High Energy Prices
Resolution #2022-2204 _ 22-363
MR #22363
Resolution Supporting Michigan Senate Bill 1136 and House Bill 6305
Addressing High Energy Prices
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
WHEREAS on June 30th, 2022, legislation was introduced to prohibit
excessive pricing for certain energy products, like gas, during spiking market
trends; and
WHEREAS Michigan Senate Bill 1136 and House Bill 6305 define gouging as
“an unjustified disparity of more than 20%” between an energy product or
service being sold and other comparable products and services before, during
or after a market disruption; and
WHEREAS this legislation would establish new penalties for intentional price
gouging - a misdemeanor which could result in jail time and sizeable fines; and
WHEREAS these major energy price increases are often speculation and
cause consumer anxiety; and
WHEREAS the price charged to the consumer has little to do with the actual
cost of supply paid by gas station retailers; and
WHEREAS these rapid increases in the retail price of gas often unfairly impact
those who can least afford it, including seniors, young adults, and low-income
populations; and
WHEREAS the bills would not apply to utilities or services regulated by the
Michigan Public Service Commission; and
WHEREAS historically, gas retailers (i.e. corner gas station owners) have not
appeared to profit from high prices. Instead, high profits have been extracted by
refiners and producers farther up the supply chain; and
WHEREAS strengthening consequences for energy price gouging will increase
consumer protection for Michigan residents; and
WHEREAS there is an easily accessible website hosted by the Michigan
Agriculture and Rural Development Department, which provides consumer
protection resources, including a newly created gasoline information website
with a complaint process link; and
WHEREAS currently, when gas prices are high and inflation is still rising, oil
and gas companies are making record profits as Michiganders struggle to pay
for gasoline, food, and other basic necessities; and
WHEREAS this legislation aims to protect Michigan consumers and to provide
much needed financial relief to Michigan families.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports and calls for the fast-tracked passing of Senate Bill
1136 and House Bill 6305.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners directs its lobbyist to support all efforts to get SB 1136 and HB
6305 passed into law, and communicate the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners' support for this legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of
Deeds is requested to forward copies of the adopted resolution to the Governor
of the State of Michigan, the Attorney General of the State of Michigan, 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.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to Committee. There were no
objections.
21. Announcements
Commissioner William Miller III addressed the Board to announce the road
construction projects for the upcoming weekend. He addressed safety and
consideration for construction workers on the roads.
Commissioner Kristen Nelson addressed the Board to announce the Oakland
Together Senior Initiative senior center grant applications will be available starting
October 31, 2022. She encourages all Commissioners to reach out to their local
senior centers and local governments. She also announced the annual Oakland
County Executive Pumpkin Auction. All donation proceeds will go towards the All for
Oxford Resiliency Center.
22. Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, any topic)
The following people addressed the board during Public Comment #2: Mary Hatt,
John Buhl, Noreen Keller, Melanie Nivelt, Doug Fleury, John Bakowski, Mary
Blanchard, George Kullis, Robert Hoffman.
23. Adjournment to November 17, 2022 or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 07:19 PM.