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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward, Chair
April 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at
6:17 PM in Commissioners' Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12 E, Pontiac, MI
48341.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Robert Hoffman,
Kristen Nelson, Karen Joliat, Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Brendan Johnson,
Penny Luebs, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Angela Powell,
Michael Spisz (15)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Ajay Raman, Michael Gingell, Yolanda Smith
Charles, William Miller III (4)
3. Invocation - Bob Hoffman
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - dated April 11, 2024
Board Action #2024-4067 _
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated April 11, 2024, as
presented. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as
presented.
6. Approval of Agenda
Penny Luebs moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Michael
Spisz.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as presented.
7. Presentations
a. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Chaldean American Month
Board Action #2024-4085 _
Marcia Gershenson, Kristen Nelson, Brendan Johnson and Bob Hoffman
addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring Chaldean American
Month.
A representative from the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce addressed the
Board.
b. Circuit Court - Presentation - State of the Probate Court Address
Board Action #2024-3902 _
Hon. Linda S. Hallmark, Hon. Jennifer S. Callaghan and Edward Hutton III,
Probate Court Administrator, addressed the Board to give a presentation
entitled: State of the Probate Court.
8. Communications
a. Board of Commissioners - Appointments to the Oakland County Art
Institute Authority
Board Action #2024-145 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chair David Woodward appointing the
following individuals to serve on the Oakland County Art Institute Authority for a
two-year term, ending May 31, 2026, or until a qualified successor is appointed:
Jennifer Miller
Dr. Swarn Rajpal
Shelley Taub
b. Board of Commissioners - CE Appointment - Oakland County Art Institute
Authority
Board Action #2024-4076 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from County Executive David Coulter,
reappointing Barbara Whittaker to the Board of Directors of the Oakland County
Art Institute Authority for a term ending May 1, 2028, or until a successor is
appointed and qualified.
c. Board of Commissioners - Appointments to the Oakland County
Zoological Authority
Board Action #2024-146 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chair David Woodward appointing the
following individuals to serve on the Oakland County Zoological Authority for a
one-year term, ending May 1, 2025, or until a qualified successor is appointed:
APPOINTEES ALTERNATES
Alex Cooper Tameka Ramsey
Millie Hall Helaine Zack
Brandon Kolo Robert Kalman
d. Board of Commissioners - CE Appointment - Oakland County Zoological
Authority
Board Action #2024-4075 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the
Board to read a communication from County Executive David Coulter,
appointing the following individuals to serve on the Oakland County Zoological
Authority for a term ending May 1, 2026, or until a qualified successor is
appointed:
APPOINTEES ALTERNATES
Jennifer M. Grieco Gretchen Parks
Elizabeth Howe Richard Strenger
e. Board of Commissioners - Grant Exceptions - MDNR ORV Trail
Improvement Fund, Sustain Our Great Lakes Program, and FY 2024 Child
Parent Legal Representation Grant
Board Action #2024-4093 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chair David Woodward notifying the Board
that he has authorized the submission of the following grant applications:
Grant Name: MDNR ORV Trail Improvement Fund
Department: Parks and Recreation
Amount: $297,000
Grant Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Grant Name: Sustain Our Great Lakes Program
Department: Parks and Recreation
Amount: $300,000
Grant Application Deadline: April 18, 2024
Grant Name: FY 2024 Child Parent Legal Representation Grant
Department: Circuit Court
Amount: $175,000
Grant Application Deadline: April 26, 2024
f. Board of Commissioners - Appointment of Board of Commissioners' Chief
of Staff
Board Action #2024-4094 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chair David Woodward, appointing
Michael B. Andrews to the position of Chief of Staff for the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Linnie Taylor, the communications be received and filed, and the
appointments confirmed. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the communications were received
and filed, and the appointments confirmed.
9. Public Comment
Reports of Standing Committees
Consent Agenda
10. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the City of
Rochester Hills for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project
No. 57181
Board Action #2024-118 _
approve Project No. 57181 submitted by the City of Rochester Hills and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $132,993 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be amended as described
in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, that the
Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to
the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal
Services, and the Community.
Attachments:
1. 57181_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 57181_Tri-Party_RochesterHills
b. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with
the Township of Groveland for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program –
Project No. 57772
Board Action #2024-119 _
approve Project No. 57772 submitted by the Township of Groveland and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $21,097 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be amended as described
in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, that the
Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to
the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal
Services, and the Community.
Attachments:
1. 57772_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 57772_Tri-Party_GrovelandTwp
c. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the Charter
Township of Brandon for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project
No. 57782
Board Action #2024-120 _
approve Project No. 57782 submitted by the Charter Township
of Brandon and authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program funds in the amount of $28,159 from Non-Departmental Transfers
appropriation (9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be
amended as described in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment;
further, that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of
this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland
County Fiscal Services, and the Community.
Attachments:
1. 57782_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 57782_Tri-Party_BrandonTwp
d. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the City of
Lake Angelus for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project
No. 57792
Board Action #2024-121 _
approve Project No. 57792 submitted by the City of Lake Angelus and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $21,813 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be amended as described
in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, that the
Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to
the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal
Services, and the Community.
Attachments:
1. 57792_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 57792_Tri-Party_LakeAngelus
e. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the Village
of Wolverine Lake for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project
No. 57811
Board Action #2024-122 _
approve Project No. 57811 submitted by the Village of Wolverine Lake and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $14,149 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be amended as described
in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, that the
Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to
the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal
Services, and the Community.
Attachments:
1. 57811_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 57811_Tri-Party_WolverineLake
f. Office of Sustainability - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) Application with the United States Department of Energy
Board Action #2024-20 _
approve the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant (EECBG) application with the United States Department of Energy in
the amount of $434,190, for the period July 15, 2024, to July 14, 2026.
Attachments:
1. Grant Review Sign-Off_EECBG
2. Grant Application_EECBG
3. 2-Formula_Nontribal EECBG Statement of Work With PA No Ground
Disturbance_Final_ signed EQ
4. CERTS-ASSURANCESS-F424 revised
g. Executive's Office - Pontiac Redevelopment Project - Signatory Authority
for State of Michigan Leases in 51111 Woodward, Pontiac, Michigan
Board Action #2024-4037 _ 24-27
Resolution Pontiac Redevelopment Project - Signatory Authority for State
of Michigan Leases in 51111 Woodward, Pontiac, Michigan
WHEREAS Oakland County purchased property in downtown Pontiac in August
2023, including two buildings and several vacant parcels per Miscellaneous
Resolutions 23-128 and 23-132; and
WHEREAS the building located at 51111 Woodward is occupied by several
tenants and the County was assigned the leases as part of the August 2023
purchase; and
WHEREAS several of the leases are with the State of Michigan and those
leases specifically require that the County provide a resolution setting forth who
has authority to sign leases and lease related documents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to MCL 46.11(a), (c) the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners has the authority to authorize and
approve purchase agreements, agreements, leases, or assignments thereof for
the purchase, sale, or lease of real property or buildings and the Board of
Commissioners Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, as applicable, have the
authority to execute purchase agreements, agreements, leases, or
assignments, which are approved by the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Act 139 of 1973, MCL 45.551 et
seq., the Director of Facilities Management has the authority to sign lease
related documents after the lease has been approved by the Board of
Commissioners and executed by the Board of Commissioners Chairperson or
Vice-Chairperson.
h. Economic Development - Planning and Local Business Development -
Amendment to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
Report
Board Action #2024-4035 _ 24-28
Resolution Amendment to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Program Report
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted
Miscellaneous Resolution (MR) #16276 in 2016 authorizing the establishment of
a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) District and a PACE Program for
the purpose of promoting the use of renewable energy systems and energy
efficiency improvements by owners of eligible real property; and
WHEREAS Public Act 270 of 2010 (the “PACE Act”) has recently been
amended with the passage of Senate Bills 302 & 303 of 2023; and
WHEREAS the projects that may now be financed under the PACE Program
have been amended to provide the option for property owners of retrofits or
rehab projects to waive the energy savings guarantee; for new construction, the
energy savings guarantee is no longer required; require that new construction
be built above Michigan’s energy code; allow for the financing of environmental
hazard projects including mitigation of lead, heavy metal, or PFAS
contamination in potable water systems, mitigation of lead paint contamination;
mitigation of the effects of floods or drought; and increase the resistance of
property against severe weather; and
WHEREAS it has been determined that the PACE Program and PACE Report
approved in 2016 require an amendment to be consistent with the amended
PACE Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby amends MR #16276 approving amendments to the
Oakland County PACE Program and adopts the amended PACE Program
Report 2nd Edition attached to this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby finds that the financing of PACE projects is a valid public
purpose because it stimulates economic development, improves property
values, reduces energy costs, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and
increases employment in the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other provisions of the PACE Program
and PACE Report not amended herein shall remain in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions and parts of resolutions are, to
the extent of any conflict with this resolution, hereby rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chair of the Board to execute necessary
documents, agreements, certificates, and to take all other actions necessary or
convenient to implement a PACE Program consistent with the PACE Report on
behalf of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required.
Attachments:
1. 04.19.24 Draft Oakland County PACE Program Report 2nd Edition
2. PACE Presentation
i. Economic Development - Veterans Services - SMART Transportation
Agreement with Veterans Services
Board Action #2024-4029 _
approve the attached Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) to
provide a pilot veteran's transportation program for the period June 1,
2024 through September 30, 2024; further, the Chair of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to sign the Agreement.
Attachment:
1. Veterans' Transportation Agreement
11. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Information Technology - Transfer from the Non-Departmental Technology
Projects to the Information Technology Fund for the Event Management
Platform
Board Action #2024-9 _
approve the one-time appropriation and transfer of the amount totaling
$63,000 from the General Fund Non-Departmental Transfers (9090101)
Technology Projects-One Time (760180) to the Information Technology
Fund (63600) for the Event Management solution; further, that the FY 2024
budget shall be amended as reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget
Amendment.
Attachment:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment
b. Equalization - 2024 Equalization Report
Board Action #2024-22 _
approve the 2024 Equalization Report along with the tabular statement as
prepared by the Equalization Director and authorize the Board Chair to
certify the tabular statement with transmission of the statement to the
Secretary of the State Tax Commission on or before the first Monday, May
6, 2024; further, that the 2024 Equalization Report be entered into the
County records and delivered to the appropriate officials of the proper
townships or cities.
Attachment:
1. 2024 Final Equalization Report
c. Fiscal Services - Fiscal Year 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan
Board Action #2024-4040 _
approve submission of the attached Deficit Elimination Plan to the
Michigan Department of Treasury.
Attachment:
1. Deficit Elimination Plan with Charts FY2023
d. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the 2024 Clawson Friends of
the Library Program
Board Action #2023-3488 _
approve the allotment of $10,000 appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2024
Board of Commissioners General Fund Special Projects line-item budget
for the purpose of enhancing the Clawson Friends of the Library Program;
further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to execute any required
agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the
recipient of the funds promote the County as a primary sponsor and
provide a report to the Board detailing the sponsorship outcomes,
including the impact on the number of residents served.
e. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Oxford Township Parks and
Recreation 2024 Seymour Celebration
Board Action #2024-4006 _
approve the one-time allotment of $10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Board
of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget for the
purpose of sponsoring Oxford Township Parks and Recreation 2024
Seymour Celebration; further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to
execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland County.
Additionally, require that the recipient of the funds promote the County
with Grand Finale sponsor benefits and provide an impact report to the
Board detailing the sponsorship outcomes, including the number of
residents served.
Attachment:
1. 2024 SC Sponsor Application Oakland County
f. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 15th Annual International Lyon
Township Kite Festival
Board Action #2024-3985 _
approve the allotment of $5,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Board of
Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget for the
purpose of sponsoring the 15th Annual International Lyon Township Kite
Festival; further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to execute any
required agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require
that the recipient of the funds promote the County as a primary sponsor
and provide an impact report to the Board detailing the sponsorship
outcomes, including the number of residents served.
g. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Pontiac Meals on Wheels
Foundation's "Blues in the Streets" Event
Board Action #2024-3999 _
approve the one-time allotment of $10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Board
of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget for the
purpose of sponsoring the Pontiac Meals on Wheels Foundation's "Blues
in the Streets" Event; further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to
execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland County.
Additionally, require that the recipient of the funds promote the County as
a primary sponsor and provide an impact report to the Board detailing the
sponsorship outcomes, including the number of residents served.
Attachment:
1. Blues in the Streets Proposal
12. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Human Resources - Healthy Workplace Policy Update and
Recommendation
Board Action #2024-30 _
approve the proposed amendments to the Healthy Workplace Policy, as
noted in the attached documents.
Attachments:
1. BOC Healthy Workplace Memo APRIL 2024
2. Healthy Workplace Policy UPDATE April 2024
b. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Establishing the Tri-County
Behavioral Health Task Force
Board Action #2024-150 _ 24-26
Resolution Establishing the Tri-County Behavioral Health Task Force
WHEREAS on September 8, 2023, Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County
legislators met during the 15th Tri-County Summit to receive an update on the
progress towards regional goals to collaborate on behavioral health and social
justice solutions; and
WHEREAS the increasing number of individuals with mental health and
substance-use disorders in the criminal justice system has an enormous impact
on our communities; and
WHEREAS diverting individuals with mental health and substance-use
disorders away from correctional institutions and toward more appropriate and
culturally competent, community-based behavioral health care and treatment is
an essential component of national, state, and local strategies to provide people
with the support they need and to eliminate unnecessary involvement in the
juvenile and criminal justice systems; and
WHEREAS individuals and their health care providers share information with
each other to diagnose health issues, make decisions about treatments, and
coordinate care; sharing of health information is an essential tool for delivering
quality health care and should be examined for a continuum of care through the
justice system; and
WHEREAS the County Commissioners from Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne
can work together to explore this issue through a joint task force; and
WHEREAS this task force, to be called the Tri-County Behavioral Health Task
Force, will examine methods to share behavioral health information through
existing health information networks and solicit additional ideas for addressing
behavioral health within justice systems; and
WHEREAS this partnership is a substantive outcome of the 2023 Tri-County
Summit, highlighting how government, corporations and institutions within the
region can work together to craft desired goals which result in sound solutions
for a successful future.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners joins its colleagues from Macomb and Wayne counties in
creating and supporting the Tri-County Behavioral Health Task Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall consist of two
representatives, as appointed by the respective Board of Commissioners, from
each county to provide direction and oversight. The Task Force may also
include non-voting members representing county departments and subject-
matter experts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall submit their regional
update at the 2024 Tri-County Summit and to each of the respective Tri-County
Board of Commissioners.
Attachment:
1. Copy of 2023 TCS Recap
c. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Requesting Michigan Legislature
Support Increased Funding for Michigan 2-1-1 in Fiscal Year 2025
Board Action #2024-4053 _ 24-29
Resolution Requesting Michigan Legislature Support Increased Funding
for Michigan 2-1-1 in Fiscal Year 2025
WHEREAS our local United Way for Southeastern Michigan, is the operator of
Michigan 2-1-1 for Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw and Lapeer
Counties; and
WHEREAS Michigan 2-1-1 is a service provided at no cost to Michigan
residents that connects them with thousands of health and human services
agencies and resources right in their communities - quickly, easily, and
confidentially, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via phone, email, live chat, and
online databases; and
WHEREAS Michigan 2-1-1 has supported Oakland County during natural
disasters, including regional flooding, power outages, extreme weather
conditions and global crises, including providing information about COVID-19
testing and vaccination locations; and
WHEREAS more than 19,000 individuals from Oakland County have contacted
Michigan 2-1-1 for assistance with housing, job training, utility assistance, food,
and other resources in just the last year alone; and
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes United Way for Southeastern
Michigan’s 2-1-1 service as an essential part of our human service
infrastructure, connecting individuals and families in need with critical
assistance in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS an increased state investment would grow the impact of 2-1-1,
expand available services, and ensure this critical resource is available for the
people of Oakland County and across the state every day, twenty-four hours a
day; and
WHEREAS an increased investment of $7 million would boost capacity, grow
community awareness of 2-1-1, expand social navigation support, strengthen
coordination with state and local governments, and ensure that the system is
properly resourced to continue to provide this essential service for anyone who
needs it at any time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners requests that the Michigan Legislature support an additional $7
million in funding for Michigan 2-1-1 in the FY 2025 state budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners requests a
copy of this resolution be sent to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the
State Senate Majority and Minority leaders, the State House Speaker and
Minority leader, the members of the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan
Legislature, the Board of Commissioners’ legislative lobbyist, the United Way for
Southeastern Michigan, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
13. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Circuit Court - Transfer Youth and Family Casework Supervisor and
Technical Office Specialist from the Adult Treatment Grant to Child Care
Fund
Board Action #2024-4031 _
transfer the positions of Youth and Family Casework Supervisor
(P00009712) and Technical Office Specialist (P00010677) from Adult
Treatment Court Grant funding to Juvenile Casework Services under the
Child Care Fund; further, approve the Child Care Fund as funding source;
further, include budget amendment in the subsequent Management and
Budget quarterly financial report.
Attachments:
1. Circuit Court Transfer ATC Positions to CCF HR Write Up 4-5-24
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
b. Circuit Court - Transfer Youth & Family Casework II Position from the
General Fund to Child Care Fund
Board Action #2024-142 _
transfer funding source for the Youth and Family Caseworker II position
(P00002674) from the General Fund (#10100) to the Child Care Fund
(#20293); further, include budget amendment in the subsequent
Management and Budget quarterly financial report.
Attachment:
1. Circuit Court Transfer Y&F Caseworker II from GF to CCF HR Write Up
c. Sheriff’s Office - Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Violence Against Women for the FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants
for Enforcement of Cybercrimes
Board Action #2024-13 _
approve the submission of the FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for
Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program Grant application in the amount of
$465,132 for the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027;
further, approve the Memorandum of Understanding with CARE House of
Oakland County.
Attachments:
1. Grant Review Sign-Off
2. JustGrants - Grant Application Package
3. 24_03_14 Woodward Certification and Assurance Letter for Grant
Application
4. FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes
Program - Project Narrative
5. Budget Narrative
6. Memorandum of Understanding - OVW Grant
7. OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Local Law Enforcem..
8. OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Local Law Enforcem..
d. Sheriff’s Office - Amendment #2 to the FY 2024 Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority
Board Action #2024-19 _
approve the grant amendment from the State of Michigan, Auto Theft
Prevention Authority in the amount of $182,554 to add Waterford
Township to the auto theft team for the period of October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the grant amendment; further, authorize a
representative from the Sheriff’s Office to execute the Agreement for
Participation in Oakland County Auto Theft Team and Receipt of ATPA
Grant Funds with the local units of government and the Agreement for
Participation in Preventing Auto Theft (PAT) and Receipt of ATPA Grant
Funds; further, amend the FY 2024 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. 2024 ATPA Grant Acceptance Schedule A Amend #2
2. Grant Review Sign-Off FY24
3. OCAT modification form for new Waterford Twp officer signed
4. 08-24 OCAT
5. MOA OCAT and Waterford
6. Amendment #1 _ Grant Amendment Sign-Off
e. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Amendment #1 to the FY 2024
Oakland Schools Home Visitation Grant
Board Action #2024-4025 _
accept Amendment #1 to the Home Visitation Grant through Oakland
Schools grant award in the amount of $111,382 for the period of October 1,
2023 through September 30, 2024; further, authorize the Chair of the Board
of Commissioners to execute the grant agreement; further, amend FY 2024
budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. PH&S_Health_FY24 Oakland Schls Home Visit_Amend #1_Sch.A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off FY24
3. P2400326 OCHD 32p(4)_UPDATED
4. FY23 Carryover OCHD - 32p4 NFP_JANUARY 2024
5. FY24 OCHD - 32p4 NFP
f. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Application to the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2025 Lead Education
and Faucet Replacement Program
Board Action #2024-4026 _
approve the submission of the 2025 Lead Education and Faucet
Replacement Program grant application to the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services in the amount of $103,636 for the period
October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Attachments:
1. Grant Review Sign-Off
2. EGrAMS Application and attachments updated 4-8-2024 revised
3. Att 3B
4. Att C
5. Att E
6. Attachment B.4 - Budget DeMinimis Calculator - 10-17-2022
7. RFP FAQ
8. RFP
9. Standard agreement language
10. FFATA25_Att_F_UEI 4_3
11. Fiscal Questionnaire FY 2025 4_10
g. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Acceptance from the
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs of the 2024
Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant
Board Action #2024-4027 _
accept the 2024 Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight
Grant from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA) Bureau of Professional Licensing award in the amount of $515,261
for the period January 1, 2024 through September 15, 2024; further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the grant
agreement; further amend FY 2024 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. PH&S_Health FY2024 Michigan Medical Marijuana_Sch.A
2. Grant Acceptance Sign Off 2024
3. 2024 MOOG Agreement - Oakland
h. Board of Commissioners - Gun Buyback Events - Update and New
Proposal
Board Action #2024-4010 _
approve the one-time allotment in the amount of $5,000 from the Fiscal
Year 2024 Regranting Program (#SC731598) line-item budget for a gun
buyback and gun disposal event hosted by St. David's Episcopal Church;
further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute any
required agreements on behalf of Oakland County.
Attachments:
1. 12-09-23 Full Board_OC Gun Buyback Southfield Event Outcome Report
2. 2024 TGD Gun Buy Back Event proposal
3. TGD Leadership
i. Board of Commissioners - Sheriff's Office Proposal to Conduct Follow-
ups with Parolees that Had Gun Charges
Board Action #2024-4011 _
approve the one-time allotment of $2,889 from the FY 2024 Regranting
Program (#SC731598) line-item budget to conduct follow-ups with
parolees who have previous gun charges by Oakland County Sheriff's
Office; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to
execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland County.
Attachment:
1. OCSO proposed project budget
Angela Powell moved to adopt the Board Actions on the Consent Agenda.
Seconded by Robert Hoffman.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham,
Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann
Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Regular Agenda
14. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Executive's Office - Pontiac Redevelopment Project - Architect/Engineer
and Urban Planning Services for Renovations to 31 E. Judson & 51111
Woodward in Pontiac
Board Action #2024-147 _ 24-30
Resolution Pontiac Redevelopment Project - Architect/Engineer and Urban
Planning Services for Renovations to 31 E. Judson & 51111 Woodward in
Pontiac
WHEREAS Oakland County purchased property in downtown Pontiac including
two buildings and surrounding structures and parcels in 2023 per Miscellaneous
Resolutions 2023-3203 and 2023-3241; and
WHEREAS 31 E Judson, approximately 200,000 square feet, is vacant and
requires renovations prior to being occupied by County departments; and
WHEREAS 51111 Woodward, approximately 200,000 square feet, is
substantially occupied and has usable space that can be utilized by County
departments if needed, and would require some alterations; and
WHEREAS an Architect/Engineer Professional Services RFQ was issued via
Oakland County Purchasing for selection of an Architect/Engineer to provide
Architect/Engineering and Urban Planning Services through the competitive
bidding process; and
WHEREAS HED of Royal Oak, MI was the most qualified bidder; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $3,230,000 is available for transfer from
the Pontiac Development Fund (#42110) for Architect/Engineering and Urban
Planning Services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
authorizes funding in the amount of $3,230,000 for Architect/Engineering and
Urban Planning Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County Executive Office to enter into a professional services contract with
Harley, Ellis, Devereaux Corporation (HED) for Architect/Engineering and Urban
Planning services for a term of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027 in an
amount not to exceed $3,230,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any contract extensions or amendments to
the original contract will require approval of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an
appropriation in the amount of $3,230,000 from the General Fund Strategic
Investment Plan Assigned Fund Balance (GL Account #383554) for
Architect/Engineering and Urban Planning Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive Office and Board of
Commissioners intend to expend appropriated funds with revenues received
from a combination of the State of Michigan’s $50,000,000 enhancement grant
to Oakland County and $10,000,000 in Local Fiscal Recovery Funds received
under the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
transfer of funding for Architect/Engineering and Urban Planning Services (PRJ-
17576) in the amount of $3,230,000 from the General Fund Strategic
Investment Plan Assigned Fund Balance (GL Account #383554) to the Pontiac
Development Fund (#42110) as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Pontiac Redevelopment
Project - Architect/Engineer and Urban Planning Services for Renovations
to 31 E. Judson & 51111 Woodward in Pontiac. Seconded by Angela Powell.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (10-5-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. Architect_Engineer Svc for Renovations for Pontiac Proj._Schedule A
b. Executive's Office - Pontiac Redevelopment Project - Architect/Engineer
and Community Engagement Services for Renovations to 31 E. Judson &
51111 Woodward In Pontiac
Board Action #2024-149 _ 24-31
Resolution Pontiac Redevelopment Project - Architect/Engineer and
Community Engagement Services for Renovations to 31 E. Judson &
51111 Woodward In Pontiac
WHEREAS Oakland County purchased property in downtown Pontiac including
two buildings and surrounding structures and parcels in 2023 per Miscellaneous
Resolutions 2023-3203 and 2023-3241; and
WHEREAS 31 E Judson, approximately 200,000 square feet, is vacant and
requires renovations prior to being occupied by County departments; and
WHEREAS 51111 Woodward, approximately 200,000 square feet, is
substantially occupied and has usable space that can be utilized by County
departments if needed, and would require some alterations; and
WHEREAS an Architect/Engineer, Urban Planning, and Community
Engagement RFQ was issued via Oakland County Purchasing for selection of
an Architect/Engineer, Urban Planner, and Community Engagement company
through the competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS a Community Engagement company will act as the County’s
advocate in community outreach and engagement implementation during
planning, design, and construction services related to the renovation of 31 East
Judson and the Pontiac Downtown Redevelopment project; and
WHEREAS AECOM of Novi, MI, in partnership with Sidewalk Detroit of Detroit,
MI, was the most qualified bidder; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $130,561 is available for transfer from the
Strategic Investment Plan Assigned Fund Balance (GL Account #383554) to the
Pontiac Development Fund (#42110) for Architect/Engineer Community
Engagement services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
authorizes funding in the amount of $130,561 for Architect/Engineer Community
Engagement services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County Executive Office to enter into a professional services contract with
AECOM Great Lakes, Inc, in partnership with Sidewalk Detroit, for
Architect/Engineering and Community Engagement services for a term of March
1, 2024 through February 28, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $130,561.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any contract extensions or amendments to
the original contract will require approval of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an
appropriation in the amount of $130,561.00 from the General Fund Strategic
Investment Plan Assigned Fund Balance (GL Account #383554) for
Architect/Engineer Community Engagement services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that County Executive Office and Board of
Commissioners intend to expend funds for this appropriation with revenues
received from a combination of the State of Michigan’s $50,000,000
enhancement grant to Oakland County and $10,000,000 in Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds received under the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
transfer of funding for Community Engagement services (PRJ-17576) in the
amount of $130,561 from the General Fund Strategic Investment Plan Assigned
Fund Balance (GL Account #383554) to the Pontiac Development Fund
(#42110) as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Pontiac Redevelopment
Project - Architect/Engineer and Community Engagement Services for
Renovations to 31 E. Judson & 51111 Woodward In Pontiac. Seconded by
Angela Powell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (10-5-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
Absent:
Attachment:
1. Pontiac AE Renovations_Schedule A
15. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Executive's Office - Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Board Action #2024-4048 _
Gwen Markham moved to confirm the appointment of Sheryl Johnson as
Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham,
Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann
Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Johnson appointment letter to BOC
2. SJohnson resume 2023
b. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 2024 International and US Open
National Bocce Tournaments
Board Action #2024-3935 _
Gwen Markham moved to approve the allotment of $40,000 from the Fiscal
Year 2024 Board of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item
budget for sponsoring two events: the International Tournament with a
sponsorship amount of $20,000 and the U.S. Open National Event also
with a sponsorship amount of $20,000; further, approve and authorize the
Board Chair to execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland
County. Additionally, require that the recipient of the funds promote the
County as a primary sponsor and provide a report to the Board detailing
the sponsorship outcomes, including the impact on the number of
residents served. Seconded by Linnie Taylor.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (14-1-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie
Taylor
No: Kristen Nelson
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Bocce Request Letter
2. Letter of Support
16. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Supporting Senate Bills 401-404, the
Michigan Voting Rights Act
Board Action #2024-4054 _ 24-32
Resolution Supporting Senate Bills 401-404, the Michigan Voting Rights
Act
WHEREAS free and fair access to voting and participation in our democracy is
fundamental to creating an equitable system of governance; and
WHEREAS Michigan voters and election officials have established Michigan as
a leader in democracy in recent years, enshrining a right to vote in the Michigan
constitution, establishing a minimum of 9 days of early voting, creating a
permanent mail ballot voter list, providing prepaid postage for mailed absentee
ballot applications and absentee ballots, and requiring a minimum of one drop
box for every jurisdiction and at least one drop box per every 15,000 registered
voters in larger municipalities; and
WHEREAS the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been attacked and
eroded since its passage; and
WHEREAS dozens of laws restricting access to the ballot and imposing
discriminatory voting practices that have a disparate impact on black and brown
voters, voters who have limited English proficiency and persons with disabilities
have been implemented across several states since the 2013 Shelby v. Holder
Supreme Court ruling striking down the critical pre-clearance provision of the
Federal Voting Rights Act; and
WHEREAS several states, including California, Virginia, Washington, Oregon,
New York and Connecticut have enacted state voting rights acts, while
Maryland, New Jersey and Michigan have introduced their own versions of a
state voting rights act; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Voting Rights Act will build on the tremendous
progress of the last few years and protect Michigan voters from vote dilution and
voter suppression, offer additional legal tools for voters to fight discrimination,
expand language assistance for voters with limited English proficiency, create a
data institute to store and publish election and demographic data to foster more
transparent, evidence-based best practices for election administration; and
WHEREAS passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act will protect all voters,
including voters of color who have been the targets of discriminatory voting
laws, from future discrimination and further establish Michigan as a leader in
protecting democracy and voter access in the United States.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners calls on the Michigan State Legislature to pass Senate Bills
401, 402, 403 and 404 - The Michigan Voting Rights Act - before the end of the
2024 legislative session.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the State Senate Majority and Minority leaders, the State
House Speaker and Minority leader, the members of the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature, and the Board of Commissioner’s
legislative lobbyist.
Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Resolution Supporting
Senate Bills 401-404, the Michigan Voting Rights Act. Seconded by Ann
Erickson Gault.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (10-5-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
17. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Board of Commissioners - Education Campaign - Billboards
Board Action #2024-4009 _
Penny Luebs moved to approve the one-time allotment not to exceed $7,000
from the Fiscal Year 2024 Regranting Program (#SC731598) line-item
budget to create a billboard as a public awareness campaign about the
importance of gun safe storage; further, authorize the Chair of the Board
of Commissioners to execute any required agreements on behalf of
Oakland County. Seconded by Marcia Gershenson.
Board of Commissioners - Spisz Amendment #1
Board Action #2024-4095 _
Michael Spisz moved to amend as follows: approve the one-time allotment
not to exceed $7,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Regranting Program
(#SC731598) line-item budget to create a billboard as a public awareness
campaign about the importance of gun safe storage; further, no name,
image or likeness of an elected official can be used in 2024; further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute any
required agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Seconded by Karen
Joliat.
Discussion followed.
Motion Failed.
Vote Summary (6-9-0)
Yes: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert
Hoffman, Philip Weipert
No: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie
Taylor
Abstain: None
Main Motion as Presented.
Penny Luebs moved to approve the one-time allotment not to exceed $7,000
from the Fiscal Year 2024 Regranting Program (#SC731598) line-item
budget to create a billboard as a public awareness campaign about the
importance of gun safe storage; further, authorize the Chair of the Board
of Commissioners to execute any required agreements on behalf of
Oakland County. Seconded by Marcia Gershenson.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham,
Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann
Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed.
Attachment:
1. Oakland County - Secure Storage Billboard_Media Proposal - 3_22_24
18. New & Miscellaneous Business
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Supporting an Increase in the
Governor’s Local Bus Operating FY 2025 Budget
Board Action #2024-4070 _ 24-33
Resolution Supporting an Increase in the Governor’s Local Bus Operating
FY 2025 Budget
WHEREAS Local Bus Operating (LBO) funds from the State of Michigan help
fund local transit programs that provide benefits to a broad population of
residents much needed transportation; and
WHEREAS on November 8, 2022, the residents of Oakland County showed
their support for public transit, with more than 57% of votes, and approved the
Oakland County Public Transportation millage; and
WHEREAS transit was a key provision highlighted in the Growing Michigan
Together Council’s December 2023 report, which identified ways Michigan
could improve its economic competitiveness and attract young talent to the
state; and
WHEREAS local transit programs maintain residents’ independence and helps
them affordably reach critical destinations every day (work, grocery shopping,
medical appointments, senior centers, and more); and
WHEREAS local transit programs keep residents who are unable to drive
active, engaged, and independent in their communities; and
WHEREAS when well-integrated into a community, transit options such as
buses can combat traffic congestion, reduce pollution, reduce unhealthy
inactivity (built-in walking), and spur development; and
WHEREAS transit promotes sustainability by allowing for a single vehicle, a
bus, to serve many trips at the same time. Increased LBO allows more transit
service to be available reducing carbon fuel consumption and greenhouse gas
production, which would help meet Michigan’s climate commitments from the MI
Healthy Climate Plan; and
WHEREAS Act 51 states that the LBO may be funded at up to 60% of state
eligible expenses for non-urban transit agencies and up to 50% of state eligible
expenses for urban transit agencies. However, Michigan has never fully funded
this line item and has fallen short of state-determined need. Non-urban
agencies received 34-42% of eligible expenses and urban agencies received
just 29-34%; and
WHEREAS the Governor’s current proposed FY 2025 budget would provide
$40 million less than the current year in LBO, which would be detrimental to
local transit programs, resulting in transit agencies struggling to meet existing
demands.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners urges the Governor of the State of Michigan to increase the
Local Bus Operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to minimally maintain FY 2024
funding levels, and optimally fully fund maximum allowable amounts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the State Senate Majority and Minority leaders, the State
House Speaker and Minority leader, the members of the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the members of the Michigan Legislative
Transit Caucus, and the Board of Commissioner’s legislative lobbyist.
Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Resolution Supporting an
Increase in the Governor’s Local Bus Operating FY 2025 Budget. Seconded
by David Woodward.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham,
Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann
Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
b. Board of Commissioners - Appointments to the Tri-County Summit
Behavioral Health Task Force
Board Action #2024-4086 _
Robert Hoffman moved to confirm the appointments of Commissioner
Penny Luebs and Dana Lasenby, OCHN Chief Executive Director, to the
Tri-County Summit Behavioral Health Task Force. Seconded by Linnie
Taylor.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham,
Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann
Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Attachment:
1. Letter - Tri-County Task Force_Appointments_4.24.24
c. Board of Commissioners - Support for Milford 2024 Memories Summer
Festival
Board Action #2024-4089 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
d. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 4th Annual Madison Heights
Juneteenth Festival
Board Action #2024-4090 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
19. Announcements
Penny Luebs addressed the Board regarding ongoing issues with the Civic Clerk
software.
Discussion followed.
20. Public Comment
Suzanne Meleony addressed the Board during Public Comment #2.
21. Adjournment to May 22, 2024, or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 07:27 PM.