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R. Eric Reickel
Director
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December 11, 1973
2800 watkins lake road pontiac, michigan 48054
To the Members of the
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
A meeting has been called of the PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION as follows:
TIME . . . . . . o . o . . . 9:30 a.m.
Friday, December 14, 1973
PLACE . . . . . . . . o o . Parks & Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan
PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . Regular Meeting
The meeting is called in accordance with authorization of
Frances P. Clark, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation
Commissions.
Cordially,
R. Eric Reickel ro
Director
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Frances Clark
Chairperson
Richard R. Wilcox
Vice -Chairman
Henry A. Schiffer
Secretary
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Emil Jawors
George Kuhn
William L. Mainland
Roger H. Marz
Ted McCullough, Jr.
William M. Richards
E. Frank Richardson
Addison - Oaks ° Groveland - Oaks • Independence - Oaks ° Springfield - Oaks • Waterford - Oaks • White Lake - Oaks
OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December 14, 1973
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes of November 30, 1973.
4. Waterford -Oaks Pool Bids.
15. Mobile Recreation Vehicle Bids.
6. Groveland-Oaks Master Plan.
7. Parks & Recreation Commission Audit.
8. Agreement - Springfield Y.A.C. 1974 Rodeo and
Oakland County A's Club.
9. Food & Beverage Service Draft Documents.
10. 1974 Budget Proposal
11. Unfinished Business.
12. New Business.
13. Adjourn,
NOTE: Next regular meeting scheduled for December 28, 19730
ITEM # 4
WATERFORD-OAKS POOL BIDS
The architect for Swanson Associates will be present to submit
to the Commission the overall evaluation of the swimming pool
bids that were received by the Commission on Thursday, November
29, 1973. It is expected, at this time, that the architect will
have recommendations as to the disposition of this project.
ITEM #5
MOBILE RECREATION BIDS
We will be in a position to make recommendations for the purchase
of the additional mobile recreation equipment as approved by the
Commission. The bids are being compiled at present and will be
available for approval from the Commission at the Friday meeting.
The vehicles to be approved will be a Swim -Mobile, Puppet -Mobile,
Movie -Mobile and Fashion -Mobile.
ITEM # 6
GROVELAND-OAKS MASTER PLAN
Proposals have been received from the firms of Anderson/Lesniak
Associates, Inc. and Ellis, Arndt and Truesdell, Inc., for the
purpose of coming up with a plan that will adequately analyze the
present development of the park and evaluate it in relationship to
a long range plan.
In order to do this, it will be necessary to bring an experienced
firm in so that a thorough analysis of the park can be carried out.
I reviewed this with both firms and it is agreed upon that the lump
sum figure of $8800.00, including incidental costs, that was proposed
by AndersonAesniak, Associates, Inc., was a fair estimate and that
an agreement should be drawn up with this firm so they may proceed
with the proper analysis and final recommendation for an overall
master plan of Groveland-Oaks be accepted.
ITEM # 7
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AUDIT
A total of four proposals have been submitted to this office for the
purpose of performing an audit of the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission books for the year ending December, 1973, as
well as a preliminary investigation of previous years financial
activities.
Three firms were invited to submit proposals: Plante and Moran of
Southfield; Ernst & Ernst of Detroit; Arthur Young & Company,
Bloomfield Hills and a fourth company, Karpus, Clark & Company of
Detroit, also requested permission to submit a proposal.
These proposals were reviewed by Commission Staff and it was determined
that the services offered by all were similar as well as the estimated
price range. The cost of the proposals were estimated as follows:
Plante & Moran $ 7,200.00
Ernst & Ernst $8,000.00-101000.00
Arthur Young & Co. 10,750.00
Karpus, Clark & Co. 109250.00
It is the general opinion of staff that the expense of this project
is equal and there would be no advantage to accepting the proposals
on a low bid basis because in the long run, it is assumed that it
would cost the same no matter who the Commission contracted with. The
best criteria to use would be to recommend the firm who has worked close-
ly in a similar field of Parks and Recreation. It seems as though all
firms have had the opportunity to do some type of governmental
accounting and auditing, but the one firm that has extensive experience
with Parks and Recreation is Ernst & Ernst who has been employed by
the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority for many years.
page 2-Parks & Recreation Commission Audit
Taking this into consideration, staff would recommend Ernst and
Ernst to do the Commission's 1973 Audit. A copy of each proposal
is inclosed for review so you may understand the criteria that
staff used in determining the recommended firm.
FRANK S. MORAN, CPA
LYLE E. ALGATE, CPA
BRUCE M. BEREND, CPA
Louis E. BOISVERT, CPA
ROBERT J. CLARKE, CPA
BRUCE CORRELL, CPA
TH OMAS D. DEMERY, CPA
JAMES A. DOWSLEY, CPA
JOSEPH J. GERBER, CPA
DON B. GILL, CPA
GERALD W. HEPP, CPA
WILLIAM C. HERRICK, CPA
KENNETH J. KUNKEL, CPA
WILLIAM L. MATTHEWS, CPA
DOUGLAS M. MORRISON, CPA
EDWARD M. PARKS, CPA
RICHARD L. PIFER, CPA
RICHARD H. SIMONIAN, CPA
JOSEPH W. WENTRACK, CPA
PAUL P. YODER, CPA
PLANTE & MOPAN
Certdt'ed f ublic Accountants
P. O. BOX 30Z
CENTRAL PARR PLAZA BUILDING
226211 CENTRAL PARK BOULEVARD
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48OZ6
313- 352� 2500
November 26, 1973
WILLIAM F. CLARK
JAMES H. KELLER
IRENE W. KRAUSE
ROBERT J. PETZ
ELORION PLANTE, CPA
1694-1971
JOHN I. NASLUND, CPA
1927-1973
RALPH R. GENTER, CPA
MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN
GROUP OF C.P.A. FIRMS
WITH OFFICES IN
PRINCIPAL CITIES
Mr. R. Eric Reickel, Director
County of Oakland Parks and Recreation Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
Dear Sir:
We appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you the proposed
audit of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and we also appreciate
the courtesy and information furnished us by Mrs. McCormick and
Mr. Galloway.
We are pleased that you have given us an opportunity to make a
proposal regarding your auditing requirements. Our proposal consists
of a brief description of our firm, an outline of auxiliary services
available, our proposal for the Parks and Recreation Commission audit
and an estimate of the audit fee, as well as a summary of our firm's
experience relating to municipal and governmental auditing.
AUDIT DEPARTMENT
Since its inception over 40 years ago, our firm has had varied and
extensive experience in auditing. Our firm is the largest local CPA
firm in the State of Michigan and currently ranks 35th in the United
States in size. Presently our staff numbers approximately 125 people,
59 of whom are Certified Public Accountants. Many of our partners
and staff have had experience in city, township and other governmental
audit engagements. We are currently engaged as auditors by 15 separ-
ate municipalities throughout the State and numerous other organiza-
tions using fund accounting, including 22 school districts. This
clientele makes our firm the leading municipal accounting firm in the
State of Michigan.
It is our policy to assign qualified experienced personnel to each
engagement. We are prepared to furnish assistance in the preparation
of budgets, projections, cost analysis and other financial reports.
We also supplement audit reports with a separate memorandum of com-
ments on matters of interest noted in the course of the engagements.
'Mr. R. Eric Reickel - 2 - November 26, 1973
DATA PROCESSING
Our Systems Service Division is composed of professional employees
whose backgrounds cover a broad range of systems work, including
such areas as computer software design and creation, accounting
design and installation, operations research, small machine consult-
ing, forms design and control, manual systems, work measurement,
policy and procedure manual programs, contract programming, computer
operations and feasibility studies.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Our staff of clinical psychologists assists clients in recruiting,
evaluating and selecting personnel. In addition, we have performed
the following services for municipalities:
a. Development of organization charts implemented by
administrative manuals
b. Careful systematic reviews of existing salary struc-
tures compared to related job responsibilities
C. Review of personnel forms, records and procedures
d. Development of job description and job function
manuals
e. Development of job standards and performance appraisal
systems
PERSONNEL ASSIGNED
Because of our large municipal clientele, we are able to furnish
experienced municipal personnel on each examination. I would be the
primary partner and would participate actively in the audit.
Mr. Kunkel would be the secondary partner who would also be available
for consultation. The audit associate would be Mr. Gauthier, and the
audit senior would be Mr. Opipari. Working with them would be an
assistant with training in municipal accounting.
EXPERIENCE
The enclosed list will give you some familiarity with our municipal
clients. We will provide you with the names of persons you may con-
tact at these municipalities regarding our work and services if you
so desire.
YLANTIS & MORAN
Mr. R. Eric Reickel - 3 - November 26, 1973
AUDIT PROPOSAL
An audit of the financial activities for the year ended December 31,
1973, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, would
include such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing
procedures as we considered necessary. Our auditing work would be
conducted during both an interim period and at the end of the year.
In addition to reporting on your financial statements, as a part of
our annual examination we would review your accounting procedures
and system of internal control. We would furnish you a memorandum
describing any improvements our review might suggest. It would be
our plan to include in this memorandum your request for recommenda-
tions for efficient and effective management of commission funds and
recommendations for bonding personnel. Our recommendations would
correlate with the Oakland County accounting system.
Our estimate of the year-end audit is based on the hours worked on
the audit and the preparation of the various reports at our standard
billing rates. We estimate the cost of the year-end audit to be
$4,700.
On the same basis, we anticipate that the review of the Commission
activities for prior years would be approximately $2,500. The
specific requirements of this work should be discussed because, for
purposes of preparing this estimate, we have limited our review to
evidence of adequate control of purchases of land and cost of con-
struction. These costs represent the major expenditures during the
formative years of the Commission.
We shall be pleased to discuss with you, at your convenience, ways in
which we may serve you.
Very truly yours,
PLANTE & MORAN
i
Robe J. Clarke
RJC:emp
Enclosure
YLAPiTr & MORAN
MUNICIPAL CLIENTS OF PLANTE & MORAN, CPA's
Allen Park Public Schools
City of Dearborn Heights
Almont Community Schools
City of Ecorse Building Authority
Berkley City Schools
City of Farmington
Bloomfield Hills Schools
Farmington City and Township
Dryden Community Schools
District Library
Farmington Public Schools
City of Farmington Hills
Garden City Schools
City of Garden City
Huron Valley Schools
City of Highland Park
Lamphere Public Schools
Township of Highland
Lapeer County Intermediate
Village of Milford
School
Township of Milford
Lapeer Public Schools
City of Mount Clemens
Lincoln Park Schools
Township of Redford
Northville Public Schools
City of River Rouge
Oakland Schools (Oakland
City of Westland
County Intermediate)
City of Wixom
Riverview Community Schools
Southfield Public Schools
South Lyon Community Schools
Walled Lake Schools
Waterford Schools
Wayne Westland Schools
West Bloomfield Schools
Westwood School District
11/26/73
PEANTH & MORAN
KARPUS, CLARK & COMPANY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
417 PENOBSCOT BUILDING
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 46226
WOODWARD 1-4S60
EUGENE S. KARPUS. C.P.A.
WILLIS G. CLARK, G.P.A.
STEPHEN E. KARPUS, C.P.A.
Pauline McCormick
Administrative Assistant
County of Oakland
Parks and Recreation Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
Dear Ms. McCormick:
November 26, 1973
As requested, we are setting forth (1) the services that
we propose to perform as independent certified public accountants
in the audit and examination of the accounts, records, bonding,
and procedures of the Parks and Recreation Commission's activities;
and (2) recommendations for effective management reporting of
commission funds; and (3) our proposal regarding the fee for such
services.
Audit of Commission Activities for Years 1967-1973
Our examination will be made in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards, and will include tests of the account-
ing records and such other audit procedures as we consider necessary
to enable us to render an opinion on the fairness of your financial
statements. It is not contemplated that we will make a comprehensive
detailed examination of transactions nor that we will necessarily
discover fraud should any exist. We will, however, inform you
promptly of any findings that appear unusual or abnormal. Our work
will include a review and critique of your system of internal con-
trols. Confirmation of cash, investments, and receivables. A
review and testing of fixed assets and improvements and verification
of liabilities and surplus accounts. In addition to the above the
individual departmental financial statements will be tested as to
control over receipts and proper departmental classification of
disbursements. Included in our audit will be a review of insurance
coverages including bonding procedures which should be commensurate
to exposure of cash at each location.
At the conclusion of the audit, we will submit a report
for the year ended December 31, 1973 which will include:
Our opinion
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement of Operating Results
Consolidated Statement of Surplus
Consolidated Source and Application of Funds
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Organizational Data and Supplementary Information
Departmental Statements of Operations
Schedule of Investments
Schedule of Insurance Coverages
Since the Commission has not had an audit in prior years,
much of the audit would relate to prior activities of the Commis-
sion. We would begin this work during the first or second week in
December and complete it prior to May 1974.
Management of Commission's Funds
While at your office I had the opportunity to review some
of the accounting records and reporting requirements presently used
by your staff. Your present accounting and reporting system enables
you to compare current operating results with a budget. They appear'
to be functioning efficiently and accurately; however, it is our
thought that in view of the tremendous increase in transactions
incurred during 1972 and 1973 and the aggresive plans yet to be
implemented in the future attention should be given to developing
as soon as possible more complete and automated monthly accounting
reports. It is my opinion that the size of your organization does
not render an on site computer installation since the cost would be
prohibitive and a drain on operating labor hours. We recommend an
outside service center approach. All of your records and current
reporting requirements have been packaged to such an extent that
the cost is reasonable without any loss of internal control within
your organization. That is to say your staff will totally control
the input and output to your specifications and provide the following
monthly reports.
(1) A detailed general ledger showing by each
voucher the account distribution assigned
by your staff and the payee name and
amount, similar to what is now done by hand.
(2) A consolidated balance sheet and depart-
mental balance sheets, monthly, not yearly
as now done.
(3) A detailed comparison of actual results to
budgeted amounts with variances and per-
centages automatically calculated as a
by-product of the general ledger.
Once installed such a reporting system provides responsi-
bility in accounting, with related budgeting and control information,
and permits the use of summaries and exception reporting so as to
pinpoint areas where variances from the plan occurred, and permits
prompt consideration of possible corrective measures. It is our
feeling that such a system would reduce your staff input by approxi-
mately 40%. Such a time savings would allow them the opportunity to
implement corrective measures for budget variances as discovered by
the reporting system.
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From the information I gathered there would be no change
necessary in documents currently used, in that, once the voucher
is prepared and coded your staff is through and a copy of such
voucher would be sent monthly for processing, updating and prepara-
tion of financial statements and budget analysis.
Such data would be handled by the mails and in all of
our current installations the completed reports are on your desk
between the 8th and 15th of the month depending on when sent.
It is our practice to present recommendations orally
with enough written material to facilitate understanding and instal-
lation. We would present a plan outlining steps, responsibilities,
sequence, and timing for installation and then continue monthly
assistance for improvements, and supervision. It is desirable and
more economical that installation, for the most part, be done by
your personnel with our consultation and guidance. This approach
provides your personnel with a thorough understanding of the system
changes and objectives and would enable them to make most future
changes or refinements in a manner which would conform with the
overall system.
Accounting Fee
As our fee for such services, we would charge our regular
per diem rates plus our out-of-pocket expenses, using the following
rates:
Clerical and typing $ 8 per hour
Staff accountants 12 11"
Senior accountants 15 "
Partners 30 "
Although we cannot, of course, determine very accurately
how much time is needed to do this work since this is our first
engagement for the commission and we have no basis for the extent
of participation of your staff in the preparation of needed schedules
and analysis we will provide an estimate of costs.
It is my suggestion since each individual operating entity
is to be self-sufficient and pay its own way that we be allowed to
bill each entity separately, and accordingly I have prepared the
following estimates.
BEIM
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Administration
Independence -Oaks
Springfield -Oaks - Golf Course
Springfield -Oaks - Mill Pond
Springfield -Oaks - Youth Activity Center
Waterford -Oaks
White Lake -Oaks
Groveland-Oaks
Addison -Oaks - Park
Addison -Oaks - Conference Center
Consolidated Food Service Division
Addison Conference Center - Food Service
Springfield -Oaks - Food Service
Groveland-Oaks - Food Service
Addison Park - Food Service
Springfield Y.A.C. - Food Service
Waterford Food Service Division
White Lake - Food Service
Monthly
Statements
Audit
and Budgets
xxx
xxx
1,000
50
1,200
-
1,000
40
100
10
400
30
400 10
1,000 60
1,000 70
1,000 50
7,500
xxx
xxx
300
80
300
30
300
40
300
20
300
30
300
30
300
100
9,600
650
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I wish to take this opportunity of thanking you for
considering us and assuring you of our desire to perform the
required service.
We would be pleased to furnish any additional informa-
tion you may require.
Very truly yours,
Certified Public Accountants
ITEM #8
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS - 1974 RODEO
AND OAKLAND COUNTY A'S CLUB
(MODEL A'S) CAR SHOW
The above mentioned activities are scheduled for 1974 at the
Youth Activities Center and must be bound by agreement. These
two agreements have been reviewed by the Civil Counsel and have
been approved as to form. It is expected that both of these
activities will provide a great amount of activity at the Y.A.C.
as well as generate revenues.
As part of the agreement with the Model A's Club, a restored Model A
will be made available as a door prize. Estimated cost is between
$1000 and $1200. The advance sale of tickets by the Club is expected
to offset the cost of this door prize which must be purchased by the
Commission as part of the Agreement.
Estimated gross revenues - $6,500.00; Total estimated expenses -
$3,800.00; Total net revenue - $2,750.00.
More details will be made available at the Commission meeting if
there should be further questions.
The agreement with the Rodeo reflects very little change from the
agreement the Commission approved in 1973.
A greater return to the Commission is expected because of the
notoriety the Rodeo has received as well as promotional experience
should encourage greater sale of tickets.
ITEM #9
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE DRAFT DOCUMENTS
The information that is necessary in order for the Commission
to advertise for qualified bidders is enclosed. It would be
appreciated if Commission would look at these documents very
closely for any additions or corrections so we may proceed in
attempting to come up with an operator for the Commissionts Food
and Beverage facilities. The following documents are enclosed:
1. Advertisement for Invitation to Submit a Letter of In-
tent for the Leasing of and/or Catering Certain Restaurant and
Banquet Facilities in the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
system.
2. Letter of Intent for the Purpose of Leasing White Lake -
Oaks Clubhouse, Springfield -Oaks Clubhouse and Addison -Oaks
Conference Center. Along with this Letter of Intent is a Quali-
fication of Bidder form that is the most important item as this
will determine the people that you will want to be inviting to
submit proposals.
3. A synopsis of the five areas that the bids will be
taken on.
I have reviewed these documents with Robert Allen, Civil Counsel,
and he found them to be in order. If the Commission concurs, it
is requested that permission be granted to advertise for Letters
of Intent to be received no later than 1:00 P.M., January 18, 1974.
Document #1
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR INVITATION TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT FOR
December 14, 1973
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is
inviting interested parties to submit a Letter of Intent for
leasing the food and beverage service at White Lake -Oaks Club-
house, 991 Williams Lake Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48054, the
Springfield -Oaks Clubhouse and Youth Activities Center, 12450
Andersonville Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48019, Addison -Oaks
Conference Center, 1480 West Romeo Road, Oxford, Michigan 48051
and the Waterford -Oaks Activities Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road,
Pontiac, Michigan 48054, for the term of five years commencing
March 1, 1974 ending on February 28, 1979.
The lease, based on a percentage of the gross receipts
derived from the operation of said county property, with a
minimum monthly guarantee, subject to the term of lease to be
negotiated with the firm chosen by the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission and on the terms and conditions contained
in the negotiated Lease Agreement, will be received from quali-
fied and experienced restaurant operators, until 1 o'clock P.M.,
E.S.T., on January 18, 1974, by the Director of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission, 2800 Watkins Lake Road,
Pontiac, Michigan 48054, and will be thereafter transferred to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for the purpose of reviewing
Page 2 (Advertisement for Invitation to Submit a Letter of Intent)
and evaluating the letters of intent to determine qualified
applicants.
Once the list is determined, applicants will be called in
for individual interviews before the Commission.to present
their proposal for the operation of the above restaurant facili-
ties and catering in the Oakland County Parks system.
Upon request a Qualification of Bidder form and a set of
information documents will be made available for the purpose
of informing all interested parties on the type of facilities
they will be making a proposal on and the past experience of
these facilities. This information may be obtained from the
Parks and Recreation =Commission office at 2800 Watkins Lake
Road, Pontiac, Michigan, 480S4.
In selecting the qualified restauranteurs, consideration
will be given only tothose bidders who have demonstrated their
qualifications to operate a first class restaurant by previous
experience in the restaurant business, and the financial back-
ground for successful operation of said county property.
As soon as it is determined which qualified applicant the
Commission selects, a contract will be negotiated. Final con-
sideration may not necessarily be determined by the highest
responsible bidder but consideration will be given to the bidder's
background in the restaurant business and the success that he
has received as well as the determination of who could best serve
the interests of the county on a day-to-day basis throughout the
five year contract agreement.
Page 3 (Advertisement for Invitation to Submit a Letter of Intent)
The Commission will have the right and privilege to
reject all proposals if they do not meet these standards of
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
A Letter of Intent shall be filed in the office of the
Parks and Recreation Commission within the time prescribed, and
the letter shall be contained in a sealed envelope, the outside
of which whall be marked "Letter of Intent, Lease of Parks and
Recreation Commission Restaurants", and shall show the name of
the person, firm or corporation making the bid.
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission reserves
the right to waive any informalities and has the right to reject
any or all parties if necessary.
R. Eric Reickel, Director
As per authority of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Document #2
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING WHITE LAKE -OAKS
CLUBHOUSE, SPRINGFIELD-OAKS'CLUBHOUSE AND ADDISON-OAKS
CONFERENCE CENTER.
December 14, 1973
TO: The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
The undersigned hereby submits a Letter of Intent for
the purpose of leasing from the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission the property and premises known as the
White Lake -Oaks Clubhouse, 991 Williams Lake Road, Pontiac,
Michigan 48054, the Springfield -Oaks Clubhouse, 12450 Ander-
sonville Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48019, and the Addison -Oaks
Conference Center, 1480 West Romeo Road, Oxford, Michigan 48051,
as well as catering services to the Springfield -Oaks Youth
Activities Center, 12450 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, Michigan
48019 and Waterford -Oaks Activities Center, 2800 Watkins Lake
Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48054.
It is understood and agreed that the lease shall be for
the term of five years, commencing March 1, 1974 and ending
February 28, 1979, subject to a lease to be negotiated upon the
approval of a qualified restauranteur to be determined by the
Parks and Recreation Commission. The lease shall be upon the
terms and conditions set forth in the contract documents that
will be negotiated in the future. Upon execution of the pro-
posed Lease Agreement, the successful bidder shall simultaneously
execute a performance bond in an amount to be determined later,
Page 2 (Letter of Intent)
guaranteeing performance of the terms and provisions of said
Lease Agreement during the entire term thereof. It is to be
understood that this Lease Agreement will not be transferable
to any other party without the approval of the majority of the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
It shall be further understood that when the final
proposal is made on behalf of and no
others, on a competetive basis without collusion, and that no
other person, firm or corporation has any interest, direct or
indirect, in this bid. The undersigned certifies that no
county official has any special financial interest, direct or
indirect, in the pending proposal or in the lease of said county
property to the undersigned or any portion of the profits
thereof, and that no promises or inducements have been made or
received on behalf of the undersigned in connection with the
making of this bid or the leasing of said county property.
The undersigned further certifies that the contract
documents aforesaid will be carefully examined, and the demised
premises and all property connected therewith have been in-
spected, and that at no time will misunderstanding in respect
thereto be pleaded.
The full names and residences of all individuals having
any interest in the foregoing Letter of Intent, as principals
are as follows:
Name Addresses
Page 3 (Letter of Intent)
In Witness Whereof, the undersigned has caused this bid
proposal to be duly executed the day and year first above
written.
If bidder is an individual: Name:
If bidder is a partnership
or non -corporate firm:
If bidder is a corporation:
(Corporate Seal)
Attest:
ecretary
Address:
Firm name:
BY:
Firm Address:
Corporation Name:
By:
title
Corporation Address:
Sworn and subscribed to before me this
day of , 19
Notary Public, (name) at large
My commission expires:
Page 4 (Letter of Intent)
QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER (Confidential)
1. Name of Organization (Specify type - whether an individual,
partnership, corporation or other legal entity)
2. Business Address:
3. If a Corporation - Give names and address of corporate
officers and amount of stock owned by each, either legally
or equitably, and anme and address of each stockholder.
Also indicate when and where incorporated and if qualified
to do business in State of Michigan. Give names and addresses
of Board of Directors. List name and address of all persons
having financial interest, direct or indirect, in corporation.
4. If a Partnership or other non -Corporate Entity - Give names
and addresses of all partners or all persons having any
financial interest, direct or indirect, in organization and
specify the nature of such interest.
S. State the number of years that the organization, under its
present name, has been engaged in the restaurant business.
6. State the experience qualifications and background of all
persons having management control of the organization in
the restaurant business.
7. List chronologically the restaurants or similar businesses
presently or heretofore operated by the organization, or by
persons having management control of the organization.
8. List all pertinent information indicating the ability of the
organization and its management personnel to operate on
the demised premises a successful restaurant of first class
character and quality.
CONDENSED NET WORTH STATEMENT Date:
ASSETS
Cash
Stocks and Bonds
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable
Accrued Interest
Real Estate
Inventory
Equipment (depreciated value)
Furniture and Fixtures
Other Assets
LIABILITIES
Notes Payable
Accounts Payable
Mortgages Payable
Page S (Letter of Intent)
Other Liabilities
Reserves
Capital Stock (if applicable)
Surplus (net worth) earned
Unearned
Total Assets
Liabilities, capital and surplus
Dated at , this day of
Name of Organization:
iiie
Sworn and subscribed to before me this
day of , 19
Notary Public, State of Michigan
My Commission expires:
WATERFORD-OAKS
Waterford -Oaks Activities Building is located at 2800
Watkins Lake Road, Waterford Township. This spacious Activi-
ties Building can comfortably handle 500 persons for a buffet
or sit-down banquet. Most food is catered into this building;
however, it does have a spacious kitchen consisting of ice
machine, freezer, refrigerator, gas range, and large double
sink.
Additional features are bar and set-up service counter,
air-conditioning, and a spacious elevated stage.
In 1971, 20 groups totaling 4,885 persons used the
building. Gross revenues were $11,485.78 with expenditures
of $7,223.11.
Groups in 1972 totaled 60, bringing 13,736 persons to
the center. Gross revenues totaled $35,997.52 and expenditures
were $19,975.13.
During 1973, the center had 39 groups with a total of
8,676 persons. Gross revenue received was $31,776.98 and ex-
penditures were $9,999.03 through October.
S'PRI-NGFL LD=OAKS
Springfield -Oaks Clubhouse is located at 12450 Anderson-
ville Road in Davisburg, Michigan. This building is a support
facility for a 9 hole golf course with expansion to 18 holes by
1976. It is a two story building with the golf course lounge
area situated downstairs and capable of seating 40 persons.
During the 1973 golf season, which was the lounge's first year of
operation, it served 11,000 persons.
This area is serviced by a modern concession stand consisting
of sandwich unit, two unit gas burner, stainless steel work area
and complete beverage set-up.
Upstairs is a dining and banquet area which was opened during
the winter of 1972. It is capable of handling 75 persons for a
sit-down or buffet party. During the winter months of 1972, it
hosted 5 parties totaling 332 persons. The banquet room is en-
hanced by a magnifici.ent stone fireplace. This banquet area is
serviced by a separate kitchen upstairs which has such features
as a six door upright refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, two
oven stove unit, and a grill and broiler.
This rough cedar building which is nestled into the woods is
fully carpeted and air conditioned.
Combined gross revenues for 1972 were $5,399,65 with expendi-
tures of $5,884.40. For 1973, the gross revenue was $5,884.40
with expenditures of $5,364.45.
There is a Class C Liquor License pending the hiring of a
co -licensee.
WHITE LAKE -OAKS
White Lake -Oaks Clubhouse is located at 991 Williams
Lake Road, White Lake Township. It is a combined golf course
support facility and a dining and banquet center. The large
dining area can seat up to 235 persons for a sit-down meal.
It is fully carpeted with two porta-bars, one waitress station
equipped with ice machine, coffee urns, etc., and a dance floor
and piano. This room has a separate outside entrance and can
be closed off from the remainder of the building for private
parties.
The dining area was opened in August of 1972. During
this time, it serviced 48 groups totaling 2,723 persons.
During 1973, its first full year of operation, 204 groups
totaling 26,660 persons used it.
The lounge area can seat 80 people. It is equipped with
an N.C.R. electra-bar and waitress station. During the same
time periods as the dining room, it served 31,339 persons in
1972. In 1973 it serviced 50,000 persons. Both eating facili-
ties are serviced by a modern central kitchen.
Additional features of the building which will be operated
by the Parks and Recreation Department are: golf course pro
shop, club storage lockers and locker rooms for both men and
women which include showers and clothing storage areas. It is
fully air conditioned and has a pave and lighted parking lot.
The dining area and lounge had a combined gross revenue
of $49,242.13 and expenditures of $67,794.06 for 1972. Through
September of 1973, the gross revenues were $184,065.80 with
expenditures of $166,768.14.
A Class C Liquor License is in force at this time and will
become available as a co -licensee upon a final contract.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS
YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER
The Youth Activities Center is located on Andersonville
Road in Davisburg, Michigan. It is a large activities complex
consisting of a 70 x 120 exhibit hall, 36 x 60 multi -purpose
room and three 18 x 18 conference rooms. The entire facility
is air conditioned and serviced by a large lighted parking area.
This building has a small kitchen and concession area
which requires all food to be catered for large parties or con-
ferences. The concession stand will be operated by the
Commission.
It has a banquet seating capacity of 800 in the exhibit
hall and 250 in the multi -purpose room.
In 1972, there were 18 banquets servicing 4,395 persons.
The gross revenues were $5,124.41 with expenditures of $5,764.13.
Total banquets for 1973 were 26, servicing 4,714 persons.
Gross revenues through September were $10,100.60 with expendi-
tures equaling $5,208.44.
ITEM # 10
1974 BUDGET PROPOSAL
The proposed annual budget of the Parks and Recreation Commission
was reviewed on Thursday, December 6, 1973 at a special meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Commission. Certain amendments and
recommendations were suggested by the Commission. These corrections
have been made by the staff and will be put into the final budget
document once it is approved.
Certain justifications requested by the Commission are attached
for reference and will be added to the budget as directed.
The corrected figures for the anticipated revenue and expenditures
will be available at the meeting for final approval.
REVENUE
VI-3. Administration:
Miscellaneous - 1973 9 Mos. Actual -- $33,941.35.
This revenue is reimbursement obtained from the
County Board of Commissioners for the operation
of the Springfield Youth Activities Center.
VI-6. Addison -Oaks Conference Center:
Miscellaneous - 1973 9 Mos. Actual -- $11,234.40.
This revenue is gratuities received from banquets
and in 1974 is shown in the gratuity account.
VI-9. Springfield Mill Pond:
Contract Commission - 1974 Recommended.
Springfield Township pays 500 of the lifeguards's
cost which is $1,500.00.
VI-10. Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center:
Miscellaneous - 1974 Recommended.
$90,942.00 is project reimbursement from County
Board of Commissioners for anticipated operation
deficit. In 1973, the deficit reimbursement was
recorded in Administration Revenue.
VI-12. White Lake -Oaks Golf Course
Miscellaneous
Gratuities for the Food Service were recorded in
this account in 1973. In 1974, the gratuities
will be shown for 6 months in the gratuities account.
EXPENDITURES
VII-3. Administration
Salaries - 1974 Recommended:
All sections have a large increase in salaries
because the PEP Program is no longer funded. In
the past, these costs were not reflected in the
budget. PEP positions being fully funded are
asterisked on IV-3. This is reflected in all accounts.
Fringe Benefits - 1973 Budgeted Compared to 1973
9 Mos. Actual.
In all sections this account was budgeted for PEP
positions for which our department didn't have to
pay. In 1974, this department will have to pay all
fringe benefits. This is reflected in all fringe accounts.
Page 2. Part -Time - 1974 Recommended:
$3,780.00 is for co-op student or part-time office
help.
Advertising - 1974 Recommended.
$10,100.00 includes developing individual park
brochures.
Professional Services - 1974 Recommended: $13,000.00
The major portion of this expenditure will be for
an outside audit. The custodial service is also in
this account.
VII-5. Technical Support Section
Transportation - 1974 Recommended.
This is increased because county vehicles will
be provided.
VII-6. Addison -Oaks Park
Rubbish Removal - 1974 Recommended.
Increase is purchase of plastic bags for camper's
garbage.
VII-8. Groveland-Oaks Park
Rubbish Removal - 1974 Recommended.
Increase is purchase of plastic bags for camper's
garbage.
Grounds Maintenance - 1974 Recommended.
Increase is for lake weed treatment.
VII-10. Springfield -Oaks Golf Course
Grounds Maintenance - 1974 Recommended.
Increase is for additional work on new 9 hole
development.
VII-12. Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center
ecial Events - 1973 9 Mos. Actual and 1974 Recommended
This account is for expenses of Rodeo, 4-H, and
Sheriff's Circus.
Food for Resale - 1974 Recommended.
This is for operation of concession. Part of this
use to be charged to food service.
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VII-13. Waterford -Oaks
Part -Time - 1974 Recommended.
This position was for summer maintenance of
grounds. In 1974 DFO will perform this service.
Grounds Maintenance - 1974 Recommended.
This is increased to provide for DFO's maintenance
charges.