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AGENDA ITEM: Sponsorship of the Pontiac Community Foundation’s 2025 Annual Impact Summit
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2025-5297
Motion to approve the one-time allotment of $10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Board of
Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget for the purpose of sponsoring the
Pontiac Community Foundation’s 2025 Annual Impact Summit; 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 and provide an impact report to the Board
detailing the sponsorship outcomes, including the number of residents served.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Special Project Angela Powell
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1. First and Last Name (Person Submitting the Form): Dustin McClellan – Founder & CEO
2. Organization (Person Submitting the Form): Pontiac Community Foundation
3. Email Address (Person Submitting the Form): emma@pontiaccommunityfoundation.org (Director
of Philanthropy)
4. Phone Number (Person Submitting the Form): 248.246.6606
5. Last Name of Sponsoring Commissioner: Powell
6. Project Overview: The Pontiac Community Foundation’s 2025 Annual Impact Summit is a high-
profile, community-focused event that brings together civic leaders, donors, residents, and
organizational partners to celebrate the Foundation’s accomplishments and share its vision for the
future of Pontiac. Scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the historic Batch 154 in
Downtown Pontiac, the Summit will showcase key initiatives such as M1 Mobility and the Center for
Pontiac Entrepreneurship, which aim to address the city’s most pressing challenges. The event is
designed to foster collaboration, highlight innovative community investments, and inspire future
engagement in revitalizing Pontiac as a thriving place to live, work, and play.
7. Project Type: Event Sponsorship
8. Provide a proposed budget breakdown for the project, including but not limited to the estimated
cost of the overall project, and specifically how much you are asking the Board of Commissioners
(BOC) to contribute: The Pontiac Community Foundation is seeking sponsorship from the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners at the $10,000 “Community Champion” level. This sponsorship will
help fund event logistics, venue costs, community participation support, program materials, and
media production. While the total event cost is not itemized in this submission, sponsorships at
varying levels are available, and the $10,000 contribution would position the Board as a lead
community partner. This contribution would directly support the Foundation’s efforts to expand its
impact in Pontiac by facilitating a high-quality, inclusive event that engages stakeholders and
showcases transformative work in the city.
9. Provide a detailed timeline for implementation of the project: The 2025 Annual Impact Summit will
take place on June 4, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Planning and coordination began earlier in
the year and will continue through May 2025, culminating in the event itself and followed by post-
event reporting and follow-up with sponsors and attendees in June and July.
10. Provide detail on any possible funding partners or matching funds: The Pontiac Community
Foundation has engaged a variety of corporate and philanthropic sponsors to support the Annual
Impact Summit. The County’s sponsorship would complement these partnerships and enable
broader outreach, stronger logistics, and increased community participation in the event. While this
request is not a matching grant, it reflects a co-investment model alongside other private and
nonprofit contributors.
11. Describe the anticipated impact of the project and how its success will be evaluated: The Annual
Impact Summit is expected to engage a wide range of stakeholders and community members,
offering transparency about the Foundation’s ongoing efforts while also energizing future
collaboration. The event serves as a platform to communicate measurable outcomes from key
initiatives, announce upcoming projects, and build trust with the community. Success will be
evaluated based on event attendance, diversity of participation, media coverage, and stakeholder
feedback. In addition, the Foundation will share a follow-up summary with key partners, including
the Board, to highlight the impact of their sponsorship.
12. Include any additional information or supporting documents relevant to the project: The
Foundation has provided a formal sponsorship request letter and a detailed sponsorship deck
outlining event levels and benefits. The event aligns with the Board of Commissioners’ mission to
support initiatives that benefit Oakland County residents and promote collaborative, community-
based development. No support from County departments is needed to execute this project.
FISCAL IMPACT: No Budget Amendment Needed
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Dustin McClellan Founder & CEO
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 5/23/2025
AGENDA DEADLINE: 05/08/2025 4:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Special Projects Master List-3
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2025-05-01 Full Board - Refer to Finance
2025-05-14 Finance - Recommend to Board
2025-05-22 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Angela Powell
Seconded by: Commissioner Christine Long
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Kristen Nelson, Angela
Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward
(16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell, Robert Smiley (2)
Passed
Project Title Item ID Location Type Date Total Cost BOC Request BOC % of Total Commissioner(s)Attendance Duration
Blues in the Streets #Pontiac Event Saturday, August 23, 2025 $26,500.00 $7,500.00 28%Powell 300 1 day
Clawson 4th of July Parade #Clawson Event Friday, July 4, 2025 $40,000.00 $10,000.00 25%Luebs 10000 1 day
Commerce Township Bicentennial Celebration #Commerce Event Saturday, June 14, 2025 $50,000.00 $5,000.00 10%Long 2000 1 day
Concert in the Park #Commerce Event July 4 - August 1, 2025 $25,000.00 $5,000.00 20%Long 1000 5 weeks
Lathrup Village Music Festival #Lathrup Vlg Event Saturday, September 13, 2025 $30,000.00 $5,000.00 17%Smith-Charles 600 1 day
Lyon Township International Kite Festival #Lyon Event Spring - Summer 2025 $12,000.00 $5,000.00 42%Weipert 1000 1 day
Lyon Twp DDA Volunteer Appreciation Event #Lyon Event Wednesday, August 6, 2025 $6,381.00 $2,500.00 39%Weipert 500 2 hours
Milford Memories Summer Festival #Milford Event August 8 - 10, 2025 $30,000.00 $5,000.00 17%Weipert 300000 3 days
Pontiac Community Foundation Impact Summit #Pontiac Event Wednesday, June 4, 2025 $45,000.00 $10,000.00 22%Powell 150 1.5 hours
Holly Dickens Festival #Holly Event November - December 2024 $75,000.00 $20,000.00 27%Hoffman 1000 3 weekends
Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration #Madison Hts Event Saturday, June 14, 2025 $40,000.00 $5,000.00 13%Erickson Gault 100000 1 day
CommUnity Cup Challenge #Southfield Event June 12 - August 28, 2025 $15,000.00 $10,000.00 67%Smith-Charles 100 11 weeks
Pontiac Growing to Live #Pontiac Event April 1 - November 30, 2025 $50,000.00 $10,000.00 20%Powell 100 8 months
Hospitality House Food Pantry & Weekend Food Program #Commerce Program Wednesday, March 12, 2025 $1,525,890.00 $10,000.00 1%Raman 5300 year long
HIRE! Pontiac Program #Pontiac Program June - July, 2025 $100,000.00 $20,000.00 20%Powell 100 6-week
Special Project 24-25 Program Sponsorship Remaining Budget
24-25 Budget $175,000.00 $175,000.00
Approved Projects $30,000.00 $45,000.00 $275,000.00
Pending Requests $0.00 $55,000.00 $220,000.00