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Home My WebLink AboutAgendas/Packets - 2026.06.03 - 42892Call Meeting to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Public Comment PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) A B C D COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) E F REGULAR AGENDA:ACTION PRESENTER(S) Approval & Fwd to BOC Approval & Fwd to BOC UNFINISHED BUSINESS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:ACTION PRESENTER(S) 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS Approval of Minutes - May 6, 2026 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Ebony Bagley, Chair Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Parks Commission Room - 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328 Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda Public Access Information If you require special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (248)858-0906, Ext. 9, at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT TO: July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. or to the Call of the Chair View Agenda Packets/Minutes Here: https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/get-involved/parks-commission May 6, 2026 Chair Bagley called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 2:01 p.m. in the Parks Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Ebony Bagley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Andrea LaFontaine, Kate Baker, Lola Banks, Christine Long, Eric McPherson, Shanell Weatherspoon COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Ann Erickson Gault, Jim Nash OTHERS PRESENT: PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director Alan Jaros, Deputy Director Esther Jackson, Manager – Strategic Planning & Performance Zach Crane, Supervisor – Design, Engineering & Compliance Tom Hughes, Chief – Park Operations – North District Erik Koppin, Chief – Park Operations – South District Bill Singleton, Chief – Business Systems Ashlie Smith, Chief – Nature & Outdoor Education Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief – Recreation Programs & Services Desiree Stanfield, Chief – Communications & Marketing Kevin Syoen, Chief – Budget & Procurement Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator Andy Krumwiede, Strategic Sourcing Agent Simon Rivers, Planning Supervisor Jami Monte, Administrative Services Coordinator Sandy Dorey, Recreation Program Supervisor Liz Caltagirone, Data Analyst Brad Wethy, Asst. Parks Supervisor – Waterford Oaks Anna Forshey, Recreation Program Coordinator Taylor Van Dyke, Recreation Program Coordinator Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist Hilary Young, Recreation Program Specialist MSU EXTENSION Kristi Evans, Director PUBLIC Rex Mathewson, Headwater Trails, Inc. APPROVAL OF AGENDA McPherson moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Long. Motion carried on a voice vote with Banks absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES McPherson moved to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2026 regular meeting and the April 1, OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48328 Telephone: (248) 858-0906 REGULAR MEETING Ebony Bagley, Chair Yolanda Smith Charles Vice Chair Andrea LaFontaine Secretary Kate Baker Lola Banks Ann Erickson Gault Christine Long Eric McPherson Jim Nash Shanell Weatherspoon RETURN TO AGENDA May 6, 2026 Page 2 2026 Closed Session, as presented. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried on a voice vote with Banks absent. PUBLIC COMMENT None. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. Staff Introduction: Andy Krumweide Mr. Syoen introduced Andy Krumweide as the new Strategic Sourcing Agent. B. Staff Introduction: Taylor Van Dyke Ms. Dorey introduced Taylor Van Dyke as the new Recreation Program Coordinator. C. Farmers Market ’25 Report / ’26 Preview Mr. Koppin presented the 2025 Farmers Market report and 2026 preview. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS D. Monthly Financial Report Mr. Syoen provided an overview of the FY2026 Monthly Financial Report. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. Mission 26 Foundational Governance and System Alignment Director Ward distributed the “Mission 26 Parks as Essential Civic Infrastructure” packet to the Commission. Smith Charles moved to receive and file the “Mission 26 Parks as Essential Civic Infrastructure” packet. Seconded by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. Proposed FY 2027-2029 Budget a. FY 2027-2029 Operating Budget b. Capital Improvement Plan c. Capital Equipment Plan Smith Charles moved to review the proposed FY 2027-2029 Operating Budget, FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and FY 2027 Capital Equipment Plan, for preliminary approval. Seconded by McPherson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. Oakland County Farmers Market Relocation Feasibility Analysis Baker moved to approve the site feasibility analysis, conceptual planning, and preliminary cost estimating for the relocation of the Oakland County Farmers Market to a parcel on the south county campus, located outside the Bicentennial Oaks footprint between the Board of Commissioners building and the Bicentennial wetland complex, and forward to the Board of Commissioners for authorization. Seconded by Smith Charles. May 6, 2026 Page 3 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. Clinton River Oaks Preliminary Integrated Park Plan Smith Charles moved to approve the Clinton River Oaks Preliminary Integrated Park Plan and authorize staff to complete the plan in compliance with the Interlocal Partnership Agreement dated December 13, 2025, and submit the Final Integrated Park Plan to the City of Rochester’s representative for approval. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. Phase One Integrated Park Plans for Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks Baker moved to approve the Phase One Integrated Park Plans for Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks and authorize the Director to transmit both documents to the Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent to fulfill the Preliminary Park Action Plan requirement under Section 4.7 of the Interlocal Agreements. Seconded by Banks. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. Bloomfield Oaks and Discovery Oaks Interlocal Services Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools Smith Charles moved to approve the Interlocal Services Agreement between Oakland County and Bloomfield Hills Schools for transition services and operational continuity at Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks, in substantially the form attached, and authorization of the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement on behalf of the County. Seconded by Baker. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. Bloomfield Oaks and Discovery Oaks Positions Long moved to postpone this item until the next meeting on June 3, 2026. Seconded by Baker. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. CRAMBA Clinton River Oaks Agreement Weatherspoon moved to approve the agreement with the Clinton River Area Mountain Bike Association (CRAMBA) to support park staff with ongoing trail maintenance at Clinton River Oaks, and authorize the Director to finalize the terms of the agreement, subject to review and approval by Corporation Counsel. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 9. Director’s Report Director Ward provided an overview of his report and announced that Zach Zuchowicz was named in the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. May 6, 2026 Page 4 10. Executive Committee Update Chair Bagley encouraged staff to explore installing signage in the parks regarding smoking and vaping. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT At 4:43 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to June 3, 2026, or to the Call of the Chair. Andrea LaFontaine, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval. Fund Balance Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage $68,596,827.00 $70,820,827.00 $59,674,810.32 ($11,146,016.68)84.26% $68,596,827.00 $70,820,827.00 $26,685,257.67 $44,135,569.33 37.68% Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage $6,574,600.00 $6,574,600.00 $2,405,212.00 ($4,169,388.00)36.58% $7,400,995.00 $7,400,995.00 $3,795,521.64 $3,605,473.36 51.28% Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage $1,635,615.00 $1,635,615.00 $35,277.00 ($1,600,338.00)2.16% $2,177,748.00 $2,177,748.00 $574,360.56 $1,603,387.44 26.37% Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage $2,226,000.00 $2,222,600.00 $1,205,765.98 ($1,016,834.02)54.25% $4,490,879.00 $4,490,879.00 $1,977,677.68 $2,513,201.32 44.04% Adopted Amended Actual Favorability/UNF Percentage $320,000.00 $320,000.00 $106,237.00 ($213,763.00)33.20% $446,124.00 $446,124.00 $131,707.11 $314,416.89 29.52% Awarded Amount Paid Out $2,995,216.00 $2,116,750.00 Revenue Expenses FY 2026 YTD Expenses Summary of Campground Programs Summary of ORV Park Operations FY 2026 YTD Revenue FY 2026 YTD Revenue Parks and Recreation Summary of Waterpark Programs Summary of Golf Programs FY 2026 YTD Revenue Expenses Summary of Parks and Recreation FY 2026 YTD Revenue Expenses As of 9/30/2025 Current 5/26/2026 $54,556,755.98 $87,718,321.36 $1,196,550.91 Expenses Amount Remaining $878,466.00 $2,242,274.65 FY 2025 FY 2026 YTD The County strategy is to invest in longer term Agencies and Treasuries. Before the unprecedented rise in short term rates this strategy consistently outpreformed the short term investments (CDs and High Yeild Savings accounts). FY 2022 - 2026 YTD Expenses Investment Income Summary of Community Grant Program RETURN TO AGENDA Message from th e District Director At Michigan State University Extension, we transform lives through education—supporting individuals, families, and communities across Michigan. From agriculture and environmental education to youth development and community engagement, our 600+ staff deliver trusted, research-based knowledge where it’s needed most. In 2025, we empowered families, strengthened youth and continued to deepen our community impact. This year also marked an important transition, as MSU Extension moved out of the county health department and the county's general fund and is now proudly aligned within the Oakland County Parks Department, strengthening our connection to place -based learning, conservation, and public spaces. With strong partnerships and deep community roots, we are building a stronger Michigan and a better Oakland County. Thank you for being part of our journey. 16,768 reached through community events and fairs $3,498,482 worth of time has been contributed by volunteers 873 answered Ask Extension questions 838 volunteers COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 | 1 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding atbrand.msu.edu. How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact . Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager:dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist:wilcoxd4@msu.edu Icon Library OAKLAND COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 Main office: 1200 N Telegraph Rd, #34E, Pontiac MI 48341 / 248.858.0880 Satellite office: 27725 Greenfield Rd, Southfield MI 48076 Tollgate Farm & Education Center: 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi MI 48377 / 248-347 -0269 Impact Kristi Evans District 11 North Director evanskr1@msu.edu 1,616 consultations3,842 participants in health and nutrition classes RETURN TO AGENDA 4-H Youth Programming Chicken Embryology SPIN Club at Notre Dame Academy Third grade students hatch eggs in an incubator in their classroom while learning about embryo development, scientific record keeping, and fun chicken facts. 4-H Discovery Day Discovery Day is one of Oakland County's largest 4 -H events.It is an all-day event open to the public and provides an opportunity for Oakland County 4 -H clubs to showcase their 4-H projects and recruit new youth and volunteers. 1,248 of 4-H youth enrollments 8,040 of total youth participants 265 of total volunteers Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 | 2 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Icon Library I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Einstein’s little geniuses celebrated the new year with an ice-cold treat. Using hands-on STEM activities to re-engage and re-focus our youth for this year’s success. Elementary students learned how to make ice cream in under 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. A self-made treat we couldn’t beat! Novi Home Show 2025 MSU Extension Educators and Smart Gardening trained Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteers engaged with attendees at the Novi Home Show through presentations, and youth activities to reach a total of 742 people. Extension Master Gardener Onboarding 2025 Trainees participated in guided tours of active project sites. The goal of these sessions was to ensure volunteers feel prepared, supported, and connected as they begin their service in the community. Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 |3 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Oakland County Extension Master Gardeners NEW Oakland County Extension Master Gardeners welcomed in 2025 People reached through Smart Gardening outreach efforts in 2025 3,609 Monthly Oakland Gardener readers 52 3,783 "Amazing newsletter every month. You and your team do a great job." Reader comment "I always turn to MSU Extension when I have gardening questions! I know you will always have an answer that I can trust. " Home show participant Health and Nutrition Programming # of participants from the county attending programs. # of programs (across the state) attended by participants from this county.Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 |4 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Icon Library Creative Germ Puppets: A Fun Hands-On Hygiene Lesson Kindergarten students at International Languages Academy (WHRC) participated in MSU Extension’s Show Me Nutrition program and enthusiastically created colorful germ puppets using paper and paper bags, turning a simple craft into a fun, hands-on learning experience. As they colored and assembled their unique designs, the activity helped introduce important concepts about germs and hygiene in an engaging and memorable way. The students enjoyed bringing their puppets to life, making the lesson both creative and educational. Cultivating Success Cooking Matters: Building Confidence in the Family Kitchen Strong participant commitment, with consistent attendance and engagement, was the key to this program. Over time, participants experienced a meaningful shift in mindset, moving from seeing cooking as difficult and time -consuming to viewing it as enjoyable and manageable. They gained confidence in preparing healthy meals at home, which positively impacted their family life by creating more opportunities to cook and spend time together. "We always prioritize attending the MSU Extension programs when we see them on the calendar.“ Participant in Strengthening Family Connections Through Mindfulness and RELAX Health and Nutrition Programming # of participants from the county attending programs. # of programs (across the state) attended by participants from this county.Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 |5 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Icon Library Cultivating Success Youth have a stronger connection to where their food comes from and interest in cooking and food preservation when they are involved in these experiences firsthand. This is exactly what 4 -H youth were able to experience at the 4 -H Strawberry Preservation Workshop at Tollgate Farm. Youth, ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade, came to Tollgate Farm for this two-hour program. The children visited the farm's strawberry patch where they learned about production, harvesting, and local agriculture. Then, they learned how to safely preserve strawberries by making their own freezer jam with a research- based recipe and food safety practices. Supporting Families, One Space at a Time Key Grace Academy, a small K –8 school in Madison Heights, is transforming part of its daycare into a cozy, private lactation space for breastfeeding families. With strong parent input, staff support, and grant funding, the initiative aims to create a safe, comfortable environment for infants and ensure long -term care through ongoing maintenance and community support. Before funding came to an end MSU Extension implemented 35 policy, systems or environmental changes to sites, which impacted over 2,500 individuals and reached over 1,000 individuals through the classroom. Strawberry Preservation Workshop Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 |6 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Cultivating Success Empowering Michigan’s specialty cut flower growers through farm tours The specialty cut flower industry in Michigan has seen a surge in interest over the past decade, attracting many new growers with limited agricultural experience. These aspiring farmers often lack formal training in both horticulture and business planning. Recognizing this gap, MSU Extension launched the Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour Series to provide hands-on learning and peer-to -peer engagement. “The wealth of information was invaluable. Thank you so very much -much appreciated.” From Education to Action: Seed Sowing The Seed Sowing workshop at Henry Ford Hospital’s West Bloomfield campus combined hands-on learning with community impact. MSU Extension Master Gardeners strengthened their seed-starting skills while directly supporting the Henry Ford Greenhouse in launching this year’s herbs, vegetables, and flowers, reinforcing sustainable gardening practices and community partnerships. Driving Business Growth and Job Creation in Oakland County Through the Product Center, we supported Oakland County entrepreneurs and small businesses, generating measurable economic impact through targeted, one-on-one assistance. Impact Highlights: •$1.25 million in increased sales •$5.4 million in annual sales supported •35 jobs created •9 jobs retained •60 businesses served Conservation Stewards help combat Oak Wilt Disease in northern Oakland County The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP), first offered in Oakland County in 2006, equips adults with the skills to support land and water stewardship in their communities. In Fall 2025, 30 new stewards joined more than 266 alumni. As part of the program, participants complete capstone projects addressing real-world conservation needs. Graduates, along with their families and classmates of Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy, collected and planted over 1,000 white oak acorns across Oakland County. Their project helps combat oak wilt, a disease that has been devastating red oak trees in Michigan. Because white oaks are more resistant, planting them ensures forests can continue to thrive even as red oaks decline. Oak trees are a vital keystone species, supporting insects, birds, and entire ecosystems. Efforts like this help protect biodiversity and the future of Michigan’s natural landscapes. # of participants from the county attending programs. Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 |7 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Cultivating Success “One of my favorite aspects of this capstone project was collaborating with Kari, a fellow Conservation Steward from the Fall 2025 cohort. The project was successful because of how much help from community we received along the way. Kari crowdsourced the acorns, and we brought in our kids and family to help us plant them! Kudos to Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy for designing a project that was clearly delineated and actionable.” Elena Mityaeva-2025 CSP Oakland graduate Tollgate Farm and Education Center PumpkinFest A Celebration at Tollgate Farm Tollgate Farm hosted their annual PumpkinFest in October. Families rode wagons out to the Scarecrow Trail and pumpkin patch, enjoyed live music, and met friendly farm animals. Hands-on activities, such as decorating mini pumpkins and playing themed games, concessions and educational displays added to the experience. PumpkinFest offered something for everyone. Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 | 8 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Icon Library The 160-acre farmstead provides non-formal learning for children, families, and adults, offering the unique opportunity to experience hands-on agriculture in an urban environment. An “all-you-can-eat” pancake celebration, complete with locally made maple syrup. “It’s not just about the pancakes,” one attendee shared. “It’s about learning where our food comes from—and having fun doing it.” Tollgate Farm and Education Center once again tapped into the sweet traditions of spring with its beloved annual Maplefest, welcoming families from across Southeast Michigan to explore the wonder of maple syrup production. Sweet Success: Maplefest 2025 Draws Large Crowds Tollgate Farm and Education Center Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 | 9 How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. 4.To create a more impactful display of data, it is recommended to change numbers to bold text and 20 pt. font size. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Icon Library Planting Seeds of Purpose MSU Extension Tollgate Farm and Education Center launched an inspiring new partnership with the Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. This collaboration created meaningful work -based learning opportunities for Living and Learning participants, transforming Tollgate Farm into a space for skill - building, confidence, and community connection. Twice a week throughout the summer, participants worked alongside a Living and Learning staff coach with the aid of Tollgate team members. Farm Sprouts Early Learner Program Launches MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center is celebrating the wildly successful launch of its newest early childhood initiative,Farm Sprouts, a hands-on farm adventure designed for children ages 2– 4. Since its debut, the program has quickly become a community favorite, with all initial sessions selling out and demand continuing to grow. 898 Number of campers in 2025 3,169 Number of school participants in 2025 2,376 Number of public event attendees in 2025 59 CSA members 2025 Thank you to all our partners who share our mission of helping people improve lives through education. Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Hex Code #18453B #0B9A6D #008208 #7BBD00 #FFFFFF #000000 Fonts ( in order of primary, secondary and tertiary brand preference): Metropolis Garamond Times New Roman Learn more about font and branding at brand.msu.edu. COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2025 | 10 Optional page and details: In the District Directors’ Sharepoint , located under ‘County Annual Reports’ there are isolated district maps and a map of the districts across the state with our AgBio centers’ locations. Must include the affirmative action statement in the last page of your report, regardless whether you use this partnership page or not. How to complete the annual report: 1.Download the master template from the OD website (if you do not have it). 2.You can duplicate, rearrange or remove the icons and corresponding text based on the most outstanding impacts. For example, if the number of partnerships is larger than the Ask Extension questions answered for your county, switch them. This is where it is important to work as a team to identify the county’s strengths to highlight. 3.Find data through PEARS and MI Spartan Impact. Norma Lundeen (nlundeen@msu.edu) can assist with accessing or locating data. 4.Find relevant photos or graphics through iStock, Pexels or Pixabay. Only photos with releases or pictures without people should be included in the report. Note: it is always best to find pictures from local programs. Reach out to your county staff, look at PEARS success stories or contact Chelsea Dickens (dickensc@msu.edu ) for possible picture locations. 5.Success stories should be a few sentences unless additional details are required for an accurate and effective story. 6.All photos and icons should have alt text included unless it is decorative and not essential to the narrative of the report. To do so, right-click on an image/icon > click alt text at the bottom of the list > and write a description of a sentence or two about the image in the provided box. 7.To add pages, find the page you’d like to make a copy of on the left side panel > right click > click on ‘duplicate slide.’ Editorial tips: 1.Keep to font and brand standards set by the University. 2.If data points are irrelevant (cannot be found for your county or is inconsequential related to broad impact) do not feel the need to include them. 3.If there is an element you would like changed (For example, the Product Center is irrelevant) please change it to a more relevant program or research center. Contact for resources: Chelsea Dickens, Communications Manager: dickensc@msu.edu Norma Lundeen, Planning and Reporting Project Manager, Data Analyst II: nlundeen@msue.edu Dawn Earnesty, MSU Extension Evaluation Specialist: wilcoxd4@msu.edu Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. 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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 1 Department: Park Operations From: Erik Koppin, Chief of Park Operations and Maintenance – South District Subject: 2026 Water Safety & Swim Lesson HCMA Partnership MOU RECOMMENDED MOTION Move to approve to the 2026 Collaborative Partnership Memorandum of Understanding between the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to develop the Water Safety and Swim Lessons program at Waterford Kettering Pool to residents of Pontiac and neighboring areas, and to expand efforts to reduce drownings and increase water safety, and forward to the Board of Commissioners for approval. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Summer of 2026 marks the fifth year of partnering with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks to teach essential water safety and learn to swim skills geared towards children ages 5 to 13 years old. Registered participants will receive a swimsuit, swim caps, goggles, bag, and a towel. The partnership will provide 80-100 participants at Waterford Kettering High School. Registration will be offered through strategic partnerships with Oakland County Sherrif PAL and Pontiac Parks and Recreation. Registration fills up fast with dates, times and details on how to register being announced and advertised after completion of the agreement. ATTACHMENTS 1.2026 Collaborative Partnership Memorandum of Understanding RETURN TO AGENDA HURON-CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY AND OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2026 Collaborative Partnership Memorandum of Understanding The HURON-CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY (“HCMA”) and the OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (“OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS”) memorialize the following understandings regarding the Water Safety and Swim Lesson Partnership between our agencies. 1. Purpose: The purpose of this partnership is to develop the Water Safety and Swim Lessons program at WATERFORD KETTERING POOL to residents of PONTIAC and neighboring areas, and to expand efforts to reduce drownings and increase water safety. 2. Understandings: a. HCMA will: i. Provide a total of up to $16,709 to the OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS for its use in its Water Safety and Swimming Lessons program at the WATERFORD KETTERING POOL location. ii. Facilitate online registration for all swim lesson participants as outlined in detail in attachment A. 1. Obtain liability waivers from all participants and the parents of minor participants as part of the registration process prior to the commencement of the Water Safety and Swim Lessons program. iii. Create pre and post lesson assessments and share with O AKLAND COUNTY PARKS for use with every participant. iv. Procure swim gear for the individual participants as needed to include swimsuit/trunk, swim googles, swim cap, towel and swim bag. v. Help with outreach and communication efforts to spread the word about the free Water Safety and Swim Lessons program and this partnership. vi. Execute a joint marketing and communication campaign to promote the free Water Safety and Swim Lessons program using agreed upon language. vii. Participate in a post swim lesson re-cap meeting within 4 weeks of the final lesson. b. OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS will: i. Invoice HCMA for up to $16,709 by SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 and provide a W9 to allow payment to be processed. 1. Invoice must be itemized. Invoicing shall be for costs actually incurred. 2. Funding can be provided by HCMA for any participant who has been in the pool for a minimum of 1 lesson, up to the dollar amount specified in the MOU. Docusign Envelope ID: 66D12F99-FE56-82ED-8393-9F506ECF08EE 3. Registered participants who were “no-shows” or never got in the pool and were not provided a water safety and swim lesson program will not be funded. ii. Provide between 60-100 registered participants with a free swim lesson session to PONTIAC and neighboring residents during the month of JULY of 2026. iii. Be responsible for booking all swim lesson facilities, hiring lifeguard/swim instructors, paying staff, securing insurance required, maintaining paperwork as needed, and contacting participants about any change in swim lesson schedules. iv. Provide HCMA a copy of current swim instructor certifications for applicable swim instructors. v. Ensure all registered participants have a complete pre -lesson skills assessment provided by HCMA. This can be completed by the swim instructors or participant families but should be complete by the end of the registered participants’ first lesson. vi. Conduct post-lesson skills assessments provided by HCMA by September 15, 2026. vii. Participate in a post swim lesson re-cap meeting within 4 weeks of the final lesson. viii. Execute a joint marketing and communication campaign to promote the free Water Safety and Swim Lessons program using agreed upon language. ix. Communicate with HCMA on any issues or shortfalls regarding the swim lessons in good faith. 3. Enforcement by Parties. This Agreement shall be enforceable only by the Parties hereto and no other person shall have a right to enforce any provisions contained herein. This Agreement is not intended to convey third party rights to any other person. 4. Severability. Should any portion of this Agreement be determined by a court of appropriate jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement. 5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments attached hereto, which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof contains the entire Agreement between the parties Docusign Envelope ID: 66D12F99-FE56-82ED-8393-9F506ECF08EE Agreed and understood: HURON-CLINTON METROPARKS ______________________________ DATE: ____________________ By: Amy McMillan Its: Director OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ______________________________ DATE: ____________________ By: Its: OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________ DATE: ____________________ By: Its: Docusign Envelope ID: 66D12F99-FE56-82ED-8393-9F506ECF08EE 6/1/2026 Attachment A: HCMA to facilitate the online registration process for the free Water Safety and Swim Lessons program at WATERFORD KETTERING POOL. HCMA will: 1. Host the online registration process a. Registration set-up b. Hold a waitlist and maximize participation by transferring waitlist participants to open spots or no-show spots within the first two lessons c. Share the link for online registration a minimum of 4 weeks ahead of the first lesson to OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS, for use with Pontiac Parks and Recreation and Oakland County Sheriff PAL, along with other identified Pontiac partner groups. 2. Create and share communication and promotion materials of swim lesson registration 3. Send a post-lesson satisfaction survey to registered participants OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS will: 1. Send HCMA confirmed lesson schedule, which includes all dates, times, and number of participants a minimum of 8 weeks ahead of first lesson. 2. Update HCMA of any no-call/no-shows immediately after each of the first two lessons in a session. 3. Facilitate pre-lesson and post -lesson skill assessments to all registered participants. a. Pre-lesson skills assessments must be complete by the end of the registered participants’ first lesson. All pre-skills assessments must be uploaded using the link provided by HCMA by September 15, 202 6. b. Post-lesson skills assessments must be complete, and results sent to HCMA by September 15, 2026. Docusign Envelope ID: 66D12F99-FE56-82ED-8393-9F506ECF08EE Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 2 Department: Administration From: Chris Ward, Director Subject: Recognizing July is Park and Recreation Month RECOMMENDED MOTION Move to approve the resolution proposing July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month and forward to the Board of Commissioners. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Attached for the Commission’s consideration and approval is a proposed resolution recognizing July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month. The Board of Commissioners will present this designation as a proclamation at its full Board July 16 meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1.July is Park and Recreation Month Resolution RETURN TO AGENDA RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – RECOGNIZING JULY 2026 AS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH To: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS park and recreation agencies across the country, including in Oakland County, foster a sense of belonging in their community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connection; and WHEREAS for 60 years, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been dedicated to providing all residents with quality recreation experiences and spaces that support healthy lifestyles, promote the protection of natural resources and enhance the quality of life throughout Oakland County; and WHEREAS, Oakland County Parks, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, is repositioning itself for the future with Mission 26 that will bring coordination, long-term focus and public engagement to how parks evolve across Oakland County WHEREAS, Mission 26 will protect and modernize existing parks; bring parks and recreation closer to people; expand partnerships; activate parks for learning, health and year-round use; treat parks as essential infrastructure; build resilience through land conservation stewardship; use data to set priorities; and be disciplined with public dollars WHEREAS since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation, and to recognize the hundreds of thousands of parks and recreation professionals, employees and volunteers that provide exceptional programming and maintain our beautiful parks. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission proclaims July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month and encourages all county residents to celebrate by visiting a new or favorite park and by participating in their choice of recreation activities. Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 3 Department: Administration From: Chris Ward, Director Subject: Commission Policy Modernization Package RECOMMENDED MOTION Move to adopt the Resolution Adopting the Commission Policy Modernization Package, including adoption of proposed Commission Policies C26-001, C26-002, C26-003, C26-008, and C26-010; amendment of Commission Policies C23-001 and C25-001; retirement of prior Nature Preserve and Nature Discovery designations with no park or portion of a park designated under those retired categories after adoption of the package, without negating, amending, delaying, or complicating administration of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant process for the Turtle Woods acquisition project; renaming Turtle Woods Nature Discovery Park as Turtle Woods County Park; repeal of superseded Commission Policy C09-001; authorization for non- substantive edits based upon Corporation Counsel recommendation; and authorization for the Director to implement a new Commission policy codification system and renumber policies as needed. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY The purpose of this memo is to present the Commission Policy Modernization Package for Commission consideration. The package includes five new Commission policies, two amended standing policies, a park-name alignment action, repeal of a superseded policy, and implementation authority needed to maintain a clear Commission policy register. This package is a good-governance modernization step for Oakland County Parks and Recreation at its current scale. The November 2024 millage changed the organization’s operating context. Mission 26 changed the strategic expectation. The Commission now needs a policy framework that matches the size, complexity, public expectations, and countywide public-service obligations of the post-millage system. The package is also intended to support a healthy team environment and organizational culture. Clear authority lines reduce confusion, informal workarounds, avoidable conflict, and after-the- fact disagreement about who had authority to make a decision. Good governance is not separate from culture; it is one of the conditions that allows staff, leadership, and the Commission to work with confidence, accountability, and trust. The resolution would: 1.Adopt proposed Commission Policies C26-001, C26-002, C26-003, C26-008, and C26- 010; 2.Adopt amended Commission Policies C23-001 and C25-001; 3.Retire prior Nature Preserve and Nature Discovery designations with adoption of the package, with no park or portion of a park designated under those retired categories after adoption, while confirming that this clarification does not negate, amend, delay, or RETURN TO AGENDA complicate administration of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant process for the Turtle Woods acquisition project; 4. Rename Turtle Woods Nature Discovery Park as Turtle Woods County Park; 5. Repeal superseded Commission Policy C09-001, Development of a Policy; 6. Authorize non-substantive, technical, formatting, conforming, or legal-reference edits based upon Corporation Counsel recommendation, provided the edits do not change the substantive policy meaning or Commission-approved direction; 7. Authorize the Director to implement a new Commission policy codification system and renumber policies as needed; and 8. Direct staff to update the Commission Policy Register, policy records, cross-references, and public-facing materials to reflect these actions. Background: Why modernization is needed Oakland County Parks has experienced significant growth in revenue, responsibility, partnerships, capital activity, public visibility, and public expectations. That growth has created opportunity, but it has also exposed the limits of older policy structures and informal administrative practice. The lesson is straightforward: as the system scales, informal practice is not enough. Public authority must be visible. Authority, responsibility, and accountability must travel together. The Commission must retain authority over policy-level choices and public commitments; the Director must have clear authority to implement those decisions; and staff must operate within defined procedures, standards, and reporting expectations. This package responds to that need. It establishes Commission governance standards, clarifies policy-development authority, creates Integrated Park Plans as the primary park-level planning instrument, establishes Commission control over park system classification and zone architecture, modernizes external funding and grant authorization, updates nature preservation and discovery policy, and aligns park naming authority with the Commission’s governance role. This package is not intended to solve every implementation issue in one action. It is a foundation. Additional conforming policies, administrative procedures, templates, and implementation standards will be needed as Mission 26 moves from strategic framework to operating reality. Discussion: What this package does The package is organized around four governance functions: • Foundation: Commission governance standards and policy-development authority. • Planning and classification: Integrated Park Plans and Commission-approved park system classification and zone architecture. • External commitments: External funding and grant authorization before applications, agreements, amendments, and future obligations advance. • Public identity and land stewardship: Naming authority and nature preservation/ discovery policy aligned with Mission 26, public access, stewardship obligations, and operational capacity. Together, these policies clarify who decides, what instruments guide decisions, when Commission approval is required, how public commitments are controlled, and what information should be visible before obligations are made. Summary of Policy Actions: C26-001 — Commission Governance Standards C26-001 establishes the standing governance standards under which the Commission exercises its authority as a millage-funded governmental commission. It codifies expectations for stewardship of public resources, outcome orientation, transparency and public accountability, equity and access, integrity in public service, consistency and reliability, and adherence to adopted plans. C26-002 — Policy Development and Commission Authority C26-002 establishes the procedure for developing, adopting, modifying, and repealing Commission policies. It clarifies the authority structure between the Commission, Director, Deputy Director, and staff, distinguishes policy from procedures and standards, establishes criteria for policy-level matters, and supersedes C09-001, Development of a Policy. C26-003 — Integrated Park Plan Policy C26-003 establishes Integrated Park Plans as the Commission’s primary park-level planning instrument for aligning public purpose, site conditions, capital investment, operations, partnerships, public communication, stewardship responsibilities, and measurable public benefit. It clarifies that an approved Integrated Park Plan guides future decisions but does not independently authorize expenditures, contracts, grants, construction, staffing changes, or legal commitments. C26-008 — Park System Classification and Zone Architecture Policy C26-008 establishes the Commission’s authority framework for classifying parks, facilities, land areas, service roles, and land-use zones. It treats classification and zones as governance and planning tools while preserving separate approval requirements for expenditures, contracts, grants, construction, public-access changes, operating obligations, or legal commitments. C26-010 — External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy C26-010 establishes authorization and approval requirements for external funding and grants. It requires concept authorization before application development, separate authorization before application submission, Commission notification of authorized applications, and Commission approval before external funding agreements or material amendments are accepted or executed. C23-001 — Nature Preservation and Discovery Policy, as amended The amended C23-001 replaces the prior preserve-specific framework with a broader Commission-level policy for nature preservation, natural-resource stewardship, and nature-based public discovery. It balances ecological health, public access, outdoor learning, climate resilience, maintenance obligations, legal restrictions, and operational capacity. Nature Preserve and Nature Discovery Designation Retirement The resolution also addresses a discrepancy between the June 7, 2023 Nature Preserve Policy staff memorandum, the adopted policy, and the Commission minutes regarding whether parks or portions of parks were designated as Nature Preserves. With adoption of this package, prior Nature Preserve and Nature Discovery designations are retired. The resolution clarifies the Commission record by confirming that no park or portion of a park remains designated under those retired categories after adoption of the package. This clarification resolves Commission designation and naming ambiguity only and does not negate, amend, delay, or complicate the administration of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant process for the Turtle Woods acquisition project. C25-001 — Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities, as amended The amended C25-001 establishes the framework, principles, and authority structure for naming parks, facilities, and amenities. It uses governance categories to distinguish County Parks, Partnership Parks, and Major Recreation Enterprise Facilities, and clarifies that naming terms such as “Oaks” and “Woods” are linguistic naming choices rather than operating categories or land-use designations. Turtle Woods County Park Name Alignment The resolution renames Turtle Woods Nature Discovery Park as Turtle Woods County Park. This aligns the official park name with the amended naming policy and County Parks naming framework and implements the retirement of the Nature Discovery designation as a formal park- name designation. The name change does not diminish the site's nature-based public discovery role, natural-resource value, educational function, or future planning treatment, and it does not affect administration of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant process for the Turtle Woods acquisition project. Implementation and Codification Authority The resolution authorizes non-substantive edits based upon Corporation Counsel recommendation and authorizes the Director to implement a new Commission policy codification system and renumber policies as needed. These authorities are administrative only and do not authorize substantive policy changes without further Commission action. No Disruption to Existing Operations Adoption of this package does not invalidate any existing agreement, terminate any existing partnership, change any current fee, cancel any current sponsorship arrangement, or alter any current operational commitment except as expressly stated in the adopted or amended policies. ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Resolution Adopting the Commission Policy Modernization Package 2. C26-001 — Commission Governance Standards 3. C26-002 — Policy Development and Commission Authority 4. C26-003 — Integrated Park Plan Policy 5. C26-008 — Park System Classification and Zone Architecture Policy 6. C26-010 — External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy 7. C23-001 — Nature Preservation and Discovery Policy, as amended 8. C25-001 — Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities, as amended RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - COMMISSION POLICY MODERNIZATION PACKAGE To: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized under Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended, and the Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, to adopt policies governing the administration, operation, planning, funding, and public stewardship of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation system; WHEREAS, Oakland County Parks has experienced significant growth in revenue, responsibility, partnerships, capital activity, public visibility, and public expectations, and that growth requires a policy framework suited to the organization’s current scale; WHEREAS, the voter-authorized Oakland County Parks and Recreation millage approved at the November 5, 2024 general election expanded the Commission’s revenue base, confirmed public expectations for countywide benefit, and created a higher standard for transparent stewardship of public resources; WHEREAS, on March 11, 2026, the Commission adopted Mission 26 as the strategic framework for capital investment, enterprise facility management, performance reporting, stewardship, and land-use classification; WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that modernization of its policy framework is necessary to support Mission 26 implementation, post-millage governance, public accountability, and consistent systemwide decision-making; WHEREAS, the Commission further finds that good governance supports a healthy team environment and organizational culture by clarifying authority, responsibility, accountability, escalation expectations, and the relationship between Commission policy, Director implementation, and staff procedures; WHEREAS, the Director has prepared and presented a Commission Policy Modernization Package consisting of new Commission policies, amended Commission policies, a park name alignment action, repeal of a superseded policy, and related implementation authority; WHEREAS, the Commission finds that adoption of the package will assert Commission policy authority where it belongs, clarify Director implementation authority, strengthen public accountability, and establish a more coherent framework for future Commission decisions; WHEREAS, on October 1, 2025, the Commission designated the Turtle Woods property as “Turtle Woods Nature Discovery Park,” and the Commission now desires to align the official park name with the amended naming policy and the County Parks naming framework; WHEREAS, the Commission further acknowledges that the June 7, 2023 Nature Preserve Policy staff memorandum recommended both approval of a Nature Preserve Policy and designation of six parks or portions of parks as Nature Preserves, while the June 7, 2023 Commission minutes reflect Commission action approving the Nature Preserve Policy, as presented, creating an ambiguity in the record regarding whether specific Nature Preserve designations were adopted; and WHEREAS, the Commission intends this clarification to resolve Commission designation and naming ambiguity only, and not to negate, amend, delay, or complicate the administration of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant process for the Turtle Woods acquisition project; and WHEREAS, Corporation Counsel review may require non-substantive, technical, formatting, conforming, or legal-reference edits to the policy documents or resolution language before final publication; and WHEREAS, adoption of the package is not intended to invalidate existing agreements, terminate existing partnerships, change current fees, cancel current sponsorship arrangements, or alter current operational commitments except as expressly provided in the adopted or amended policies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission adopts the following new Commission policies, effective on the date of this action: C26-001 — Commission Governance Standards C26-002 — Policy Development and Commission Authority C26-003 — Integrated Park Plan Policy C26-008 — Park System Classification and Zone Architecture Policy C26-010 — External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission adopts the following amended Commission policies, effective on the date of this action: C23-001 — Nature Preservation and Discovery Policy, as amended C25-001 — Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities, as amended BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, with adoption of this policy modernization package, the Commission retires Nature Preserve and Nature Discovery as standalone Commission designation categories; prior references to those terms in policy materials, planning documents, grant materials, project titles, or meeting records shall not be interpreted as active Commission designations of any park or portion of a park; and this clarification does not negate, amend, delay, or complicate the administration of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant process for the Turtle Woods acquisition project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to Commission Policy C25-001, Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities, as amended, the Commission renames the park previously designated as “Turtle Woods Nature Discovery Park” to “Turtle Woods County Park,” effective on the date of this action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director is authorized and directed to update Commission records, public-facing materials, signage plans, maps, digital platforms, partnership references, and other administrative records to reflect the official park name “Turtle Woods County Park.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission repeals Commission Policy C09-001, Development of a Policy, effective on the date of this action, because it is superseded by Commission Policy C26-002, Policy Development and Commission Authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commission policies not expressly adopted, amended, or repealed by this resolution remain in force unless and until modified or repealed by subsequent Commission action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adoption of this resolution does not invalidate any existing agreement, partnership, sponsorship arrangement, naming action, fee, permit, operational practice, planning document, or prior Commission action except to the extent expressly stated in the adopted or amended policies. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director is authorized to make non-substantive, technical, formatting, conforming, or legal-reference edits to the adopted and amended policies and related resolution language based upon Corporation Counsel recommendation, provided such edits do not alter the substantive policy meaning, approval requirements, authority allocation, or Commission-approved direction. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director is authorized to implement a new Commission policy codification system, including renumbering policies, updating cross-references, standardizing policy titles and formats, maintaining a Commission Policy Register, and updating public-facing policy materials as needed, provided that codification or renumbering shall not alter the substantive meaning or legal effect of any Commission policy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director is authorized and directed to implement the adopted and amended policies, maintain the Commission Policy Register, update policy records and public-facing policy materials, and bring forward any additional conforming amendments or successor policies required to continue modernization of the Commission’s policy framework. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director shall incorporate the adopted and amended policies into future Commission reporting, planning, budget development, partnership review, grant and external funding review, operational submissions, and policy review processes consistent with the terms of each policy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission Policy Modernization Package, including the adopted policies, amended policies, park-name action, retired Nature Preserve and Nature Discovery designation clarification, repealed policy, implementation authority, and codification authority, is adopted as a governance modernization action to strengthen the Commission's ability to deliver Mission 26, manage post-millage scale responsibly, support a healthy organizational culture, and sustain public trust. Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-001 (Proposed) Page 1 of 4 Commission Governance Standards Authority: Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Article I (Authority); Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the governance standards for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (“Commission”), which is a millage-funded governmental commission. The Commission recognizes the following: The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission System (“System”) is funded through a countywide voter-approved millage. The Commission is an agent of the Oakland County Board of Commission and under its general control. The Commission acts as steward of public resources on behalf of all residents of Oakland County. Public trust is sustained through governance practices that demonstrate consistent alignment between adopted plans, resource allocation, operational decisions, and measurable outcomes. This Policy establishes the governance posture from which the Commission acts. The standards in this policy apply to: 1. The adoption, modification, and repeal of Commission policies; 2. The development and execution of Commission-approved plans; 3. The allocation of public resources through budget, capital, and partnership decisions; and 4. The oversight of system performance and reporting on outcomes. This policy does not establish procedures, standards, or practices. The Director develops and maintains those instruments under the authority allocated by the Commission’s Bylaws and the Commission’s Policy Development and Commission Authority Policy. II. STANDARD OF GOVERNANCE The Commission affirms that its governance standards shall comply with Federal and State Law and Oakland County Board of Commissioners Resolutions and be consistent with recognized public-sector governance standards, including standards for: 1. Fiscal stewardship and long-term financial sustainability, as developed by the Government Finance Officers Association 2. Public access, equity, and system-level recreation outcomes, as developed by the National Recreation and Park Association 3. Integrity, accountability, and service to the public in the conduct of public office These references establish direction and expectation. They do not impose compliance frameworks on the Commission, the Director, or staff. The Commission interprets and applies these standards through its own adopted policies. III. GOVERNANCE STANDARDS Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-001 (Proposed) Page 2 of 4 Commission Governance Standards The Commission adopts the following standards. Each standard operates as an expectation against which Commission policies and decisions are evaluated. A. Stewardship of Public Resources Public funds, land, and assets shall be allocated based on system-level outcomes, managed with consideration for long-term sustainability, and evaluated in terms of public value. Allocation decisions are not driven by historical patterns alone or by local preference unaccompanied by system rationale. B. Outcome Orientation Commission decisions are evaluated in terms of their contribution to measurable public outcomes. Activity is not a substitute for outcome. The strategic frameworks the Commission has adopted establish the outcomes against which performance is measured. C. Transparency and Public Accountability Decisions affecting public resources are documented with clear rationale, communicated in a manner understandable to the public, and made available for review through Commission records and reporting. Transparency is a standard of governance. D. Equity and Access as System Obligations Public investment shall produce broadly distributed benefit across the County. Barriers to access are identified and addressed through System design — including pricing, programming, and geographic distribution — rather than treated as separate accommodations. Equity is incorporated into decision-making as a core design condition. E. Integrity in Public Service Commissioners and staff act shall in the public interest and avoid conflicts of interest and comply with all Federal and State laws and County policies. Potential conflicts are disclosed when they arise. Public position is not used for personal or organizational advantage. These expectations apply to all Commission and Director actions and to all staff acting under their authority. F. Consistency and Reliability Commission policies are applied consistently across decisions and over time. Similar matters are treated in similar ways. Where a decision differs from prior practice or established framework, the rationale for differentiation is documented in the decision record. Exceptions that undermine adopted frameworks are avoided. G. Adopted Plans Govern Operations Capital, programming, partnership, and operational decisions align with the plans the Commission has adopted, including park-level integrated plans and the Commission’s adopted land-use classification framework. Departures from adopted plans require either Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-001 (Proposed) Page 3 of 4 Commission Governance Standards amendment of the plan or a documented exception under criteria the Commission has established. IV. APPLICATION IN DECISION-MAKING The standards in Section III apply to: 1. Adoption, modification, and repeal of Commission policies 2. Approval of capital investments and major projects 3. Budget development and financial oversight under Bylaws Article XI 4. Partnership agreements and external commitments 5. Pricing and cost recovery decisions 6. Land-use designation and park planning decisions 7. Communications and external representation on Commission matters 8. Evaluation of system performance and outcomes The Director, in submitting matters to the Commission, demonstrates how the proposed action aligns with the standards in Section III. The Commission, in deliberating on matters before it, evaluates proposed actions against the standards in Section III. V. INTERPRETATION AND LIMITS This policy establishes governing standards. It does not establish procedures, standards, or practices. The Director is responsible for developing and maintaining the procedures, standards, and practices that implement these standards. This Policy does not alter the authority structure established by Federal or State law, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Resolutions, the Commission’s Bylaws and the “Policy Development and Commission Authority Policy”. Authority to act on Commission matters remain with the Commission, the Director, the Deputy Director, and staff as allocated under those instruments and Bylaws Article X. This Policy does not create rights enforceable by third parties. The standards in Section III operate as the Commission’s expectations for its own governance and the governance of the Director and staff acting under Commission authority. VI. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy takes effect upon Commission adoption. Change Control Record Revision Date Owner Description of Change Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-001 (Proposed) Page 4 of 4 Commission Governance Standards Revision Date Owner Description of Change Sets standing expectations for stewardship, outcome orientation, transparency, equity, integrity, consistency, and adherence to adopted plans. Establishes that these standards apply to the adoption of policies, the development and execution of plans, the allocation of public resources, and the Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-002 (Proposed) Page 1 of 7 Policy Development and Commission Authority Authority: Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Article I (Authority), Article X (Executive Officer), and Article XI (Budget); Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended. Supersedes: C09-001 (Development of a Policy, adopted 03-04-09) in its entirety. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Policy is to establish the procedure by which the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (“Commission”) develops, adopts, modifies, and repeals the policies that govern the Oakland County Parks and Recreation System (“System”), and to align that procedure with the authority structure established by State law, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Resolutions, County policies, and the Commission’s Bylaws. This policy supersedes the prior “Development of a Policy” Policy (adopted 03-04-09). The procedure established in this Policy applies to all future actions of the Commission. II. AUTHORITY STRUCTURE The Commission is the policy authority for the System. The Commission adopts, modifies, and repeals all policies that govern the System. The Commission’s policy authority is not delegated. The Director, appointed by the Commission per State law and Bylaws Article X, implements and executes Commission policies. The Director is responsible for the professional and administrative work of the System with the widest degree of professional responsibility subject to the policy determination of the Commission. The Deputy Director, appointed by the Director, supports the above-described work of the Director and acts in the Director’s stead under conditions defined by the Director. All other Commission staff operate within the Director’s and Deputy Director’s authority. Commission staff develop subject-matter expertise, draft policies, implement policies, and recommend modifications, all of which are at the Director’s request and direction. Staff do not independently draft or implement Commission policies. III. DEFINITIONS Policy. A deliberate decision by the Commission, meeting one or more of the criteria set forth in Section IV A., establishing the rules, standards, or priorities under which the System operates. Policies are adopted only by the Commission and must comply with Federal and State law and Oakland County Board of Commissioners resolutions. Procedure. A operating instruction that implements a policy. Procedures are developed and approved by the Director. Procedures must be consistent with Commission policies, with Federal and State law and with Oakland County Board of Commissioners resolutions. Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-002 (Proposed) Page 2 of 7 Policy Development and Commission Authority Standard. A condition expected upon completion of a task. Standards are established by the Director within the framework of adopted policies and procedures. Standards must be consistent with Commission policies, with Federal and State law and with Oakland County Board of Commissioners resolutions. Policy Owner. The Director, or a Deputy Director designee identified at adoption, with functional accountability for a specific policy and responsibility for proposing modification or repeal as warranted. Strategic Frame. The system-level outcome a policy is intended to advance and the means by which performance against that outcome will be measured. IV. IDENTIFICATION OF POLICY MATTERS A. Criteria A matter must be addressed in a Policy, if it meets one or more of the following criteria: 1. The matter binds future Commissions or commits future fiscal years to specified courses of action; 2. The matter allocates millage revenue by category, sets the framework for such allocation, or establishes the conditions under which millage revenue is committed; 3. The matter establishes a programmatic structure within the Commission or with third- parties, such as grant programs, fee structures, partnership categories, or land-use designations, that operates on Commission authority and produces commitments to external parties; 4. The matter creates financial commitments, including reserve targets, debt service, multi- year capital commitments, or cost recovery requirements; 5. The matter establishes measurement standards, accountability frameworks, or performance reporting cadences against which Commission action is evaluated; 6. The matter establishes governance procedures or authority allocations affecting the Commission, the Director, the Deputy Director, or staff; 7. The matter interprets or codifies voter-authorized millage purposes beyond the language adopted at the ballot; and 8. The matter establishes communications, representation, or external commitments made on behalf of the Commission. B. Director Attestation The Director, in the Annual Policy Review under Section VI, shall attest that no Procedure or Standard involves criteria set forth in Section IV. A. C. Commissioner Review Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-002 (Proposed) Page 3 of 7 Policy Development and Commission Authority Any Commissioner who determines a Procedure or Standard falls within the criteria in Section IV.A may bring the matter to the Commission Chair for review. The Chair, in consultation with the Director, determines whether the matter falls within the criteria in Section IV.A. V. PROCEDURE FOR NEW POLICIES A. Policy Initiation A policy may be initiated by: 1. The Commission, by motion at a regular meeting. Where the Commission initiates a policy by motion, the Director shall return at the next regular Commission meeting with either a draft proposal containing the elements required in Section V.B, or a development plan with a timeline, identified Policy Owner, and required resources. The Commission accepts or modifies the development plan by motion. 2. The Director, in response to operational need, legal requirement, strategic priority, or identification of a matter meeting Section IV.A criteria 3. Staff, through a recommendation to the Director In all cases, the Director assigns a Policy Owner and authorizes development of a draft policy. B. Policy Development Requirements Every policy proposal submitted to the Commission shall include: 1. Statement of policy; 2. Strategic Frame; 3. Authority basis: 4. Relationship to existing Commission policies. Identification of which existing Commission policies the proposed policy supplements, modifies, or supersedes; 5. Policy Owner identification. The Director, or designated Deputy Director, with functional accountability for the policy; 6. Implementation plan. The Director’s plan for implementation, including timeline and reporting cadence; and 7. Resource implications. Budget, staffing, or operational implications, including any items requiring future Commission action. C. Commission Review and Adoption 1. The Director presents the proposed policy at a regular Commission meeting, accompanied by the development requirements specified in Section V.B; 2. The Commission may adopt the policy at the same meeting, table for additional review, request modifications, or decline to adopt; and Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-002 (Proposed) Page 4 of 7 Policy Development and Commission Authority 3. Adopted policies take effect on the adoption date unless the Commission specifies a different effective date. VI. ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW A. Required Content The Director shall conduct an annual review of all Commission policies and report to the Commission on: 1. Policies that remain current and effective as adopted; 2. Policies that require modification to align with Commission strategic direction or operational reality; 3. Policies recommended for repeal because they are non-operational, superseded, or no longer aligned with System direction; 4. Policies lacking a Strategic Frame or other current policy development requirements, with proposed schedule for remediation; and 5. Recommended action for each policy flagged in items 2 through 4, including proposed timeline, draft scope, and Policy Owner. B. Commission Action on Review The Commission, by motion, accepts or modifies the proposed schedule of policy actions presented in the Annual Review. The accepted schedule operates as the Commission’s policy work plan for the coming year. C. Progress Reporting The Director reports quarterly on progress against the accepted schedule. Material variance from the schedule is explained, with proposed adjustment for Commission action. D. Timing The Annual Policy Review is presented at the first regular Commission meeting of each calendar year. VII. STRATEGIC FRAME RETROFIT The first Annual Policy Review under Section VI shall include an inventory of existing Commission policies lacking a Strategic Frame and a proposed schedule for adding Strategic Frames through the modification procedure in Section VIII. The proposed schedule rolls into the work plan accepted by the Commission under Section VI.B. Commission policies adopted prior to the Strategic Frame requirement do not need to be included in the first Annual Policy Review. VIII. PROCEDURE FOR MODIFYING OR REPEALING EXISTING POLICIES A. Modification Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-002 (Proposed) Page 5 of 7 Policy Development and Commission Authority A policy may be modified through the same procedure as new policy adoption (Section V), with the additional requirements that the modified policy identify the specific changes from the prior version and the rationale for each change. B. Repeal A policy may be repealed through the same procedure as new policy adoption (Section V) with the following additional requirements: 1. Identification of the policy by number, title, and adoption date; 2. Rationale for repeal; 3. Identification of any successor policy adopted concurrently or to follow; and 4. Treatment of operational matters previously governed by the repealed policy. A repeal does not require the adoption of a "Policy of Repeal" as a standalone policy instrument. The repeal is the action; the resolution is the record. IX. OPERATING PROCEDURES, STANDARDS, AND PRACTICES Procedures, Standards, and practices are not subject to Commission adoption. The Director establishes and maintains Procedures, Standards, and practices to implement Commission policies. The Director shall: 1. Maintain a current inventory of Procedures, Standards, and practices; 2. Make the inventory available to the Commission upon request; and 3. Report annually to the Commission on substantive changes to Procedures, Standards, and practices. This distinction preserves the Commission’s policy authority while protecting the Director’s operational latitude. X. PLANNING INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO POLICY A. Planning Instruments Defined “Planning Instruments”, including park-level integrated plans, master plans required by law or grant program, asset management plans, land-use zone designations, and similar analytical or framework documents, are developed under the Director’s authority. Planning Instruments organize information, identify needs, evaluate options, and recommend actions. B. Planning Instruments Are Not Policy Planning Instruments do not have the force of Commission policy. They do not, by their content alone, bind future Commission action, allocate resources, designate land use, or commit the Commission to specific courses of action. Where operational practice has treated Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-002 (Proposed) Page 6 of 7 Policy Development and Commission Authority a Planning Instrument as binding, the Director shall identify the matter for resolution under Section IV. C. Escalation to Policy Where a Planning Instrument identifies a matter that meets one or more of the criteria in Section IV.A, the Director shall bring that matter forward as a proposed Policy for Commission consideration. Planning Instruments may inform Commission policy decisions; they do not substitute for them. D. Commission Approval of Planning Instruments Where a Planning Instrument requires Commission approval, including by operation of law or grant funding requirement, such approval establishes the document as an approved Planning Instrument of the Commission. Commission approval does not convert the contents of the Planning Instrument to Commission policy. Binding policy effect requires policy adoption under Section V. XI. COMMISSION POLICY REGISTER The Director shall maintain a Commission Policy Register that records: 1. All adopted Commission policies with policy number, title, adoption date, and most recent revision date; 2. The Strategic Frame for each policy; 3. The Policy Owner for each policy; 4. The relationship between policies (supplements, modifications, supersessions); and 5. Repealed policies with the date and resolution of repeal. The Commission Policy Register is made available to the Commission and to the public. XII. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS A. Policies in Force All Commission policies in effect on the adoption date of this policy remain in force until specifically modified or repealed by the Commission under the procedure established in this policy. B. Existing Operational Matters Operational matters previously categorized as "Administrative Services Policies," "Operations Policies," or similar categories shall continue until reviewed by the Director and shall be evaluated in the first Annual Policy Review under Section VI. The Director, for each such matter, shall recommend confirmation as a Procedure, Standard, or practice under the Director’s authority, re-adoption as policy under Section V, or repeal. The Commission acts on each recommendation by motion. No matter is silently recategorized. C. First Annual Policy Review Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-002 (Proposed) Page 7 of 7 Policy Development and Commission Authority The first Annual Policy Review under Section VI shall be presented at the first regular Commission meeting following twelve months from the adoption of this policy. XIII. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy takes effect upon Commission adoption and applies to all policy actions thereafter. Change Control Record Revision Date Owner Description of Change ____ (Development of a Policy, adopted 03-04-09) in its entirety. Establishes the procedure by which the Commission develops, adopts, modifies, and repeals policies and aligns that procedure with the authority structure established by the Commission’s Bylaws. Defines Policy, Procedure, Standard, Policy Owner, and Strategic Frame, and Planning Instruments. Establishes ten criteria for identifying Policy matters, the Strategic Frame requirement, the Annual Policy Review, the Commission Policy Register, the relationship between Planning Instruments and Commission policy, and Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-003 (Proposed) Page 1 of 2 Integrated Park Plan Policy Authority: Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Article III (Statutory Authority), Article IV (Purpose), Article X (Executive Officer), Article XI (Budget); Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish Integrated Park Plans as the Commission’s primary park-level planning instrument for aligning public purpose, site conditions, capital investment, operations, partnerships, public communication, and measurable public benefit. Integrated Park Plans are intended to replace isolated project-by-project planning with a more disciplined park-level framework. They are used to guide decisions about how each park contributes to the Oakland County park and recreation system and how Commission resources should be directed over time. II. INTEGRATED PARK PLANS An Integrated Park Plan is a Commission-approved planning instrument for an individual park, facility, or park cluster. It identifies the park’s intended role in the system, major public purposes, planning assumptions, capital and operational priorities, public-facing commitments, partnership considerations, stewardship responsibilities, and performance expectations. Integrated Park Plans should be prepared at a level of detail appropriate to the size, complexity, legal status, public use, partnership structure, and investment needs of the park. III. COMMISSION APPROVAL AND EFFECT Integrated Park Plans shall be approved by the Commission. A Commission-approved Integrated Park Plan guides future budget, capital, partnership, grant, operational, stewardship, and public-communication decisions for the park. Staff recommendations involving a park with an approved Integrated Park Plan should identify whether the recommendation is consistent with the applicable plan. Approval of an Integrated Park Plan does not, by itself, authorize a specific expenditure, contract, procurement, grant application, grant acceptance, land transaction, construction award, staffing change, fee change, operating obligation, or legal commitment. Those actions require separate approval through the applicable Commission, County, Board, procurement, budget, grant, contract, and legal review processes. IV. MATERIAL DEPARTURES A material departure from an approved Integrated Park Plan shall be identified for the Commission before action is taken, unless immediate action is required for safety, legal compliance, emergency response, or continuity of operations. Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-003 (Proposed) Page 2 of 2 Integrated Park Plan Policy A material departure may be addressed through plan amendment, documented exception, revised project approval, or other Commission direction. V. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS Integrated Park Plans shall be interpreted and implemented consistent with applicable law, Public Act 261 of 1965, Commission policies, County requirements, adopted budgets, procurement requirements, grants, contracts, interlocal agreements, deed restrictions, easements, permits, and Oakland County Board of Commissioners authority. If an Integrated Park Plan conflicts with a binding legal, grant, contract, property, permit, or Board requirement, the binding requirement controls unless lawfully amended. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLEMENTATION The Director shall establish and maintain the administrative procedures, templates, review process, and supporting materials necessary to prepare, update, and implement Integrated Park Plans. The Director may determine the format, content, level of detail, review schedule, and staff process for Integrated Park Plans, provided they remain consistent with this policy and any other applicable Commission policy. VII. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT Integrated Park Plans should be reviewed periodically and may be amended by Commission action when site conditions, public needs, funding, legal obligations, partnerships, operating conditions, or system priorities materially change. VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy takes effect upon Commission adoption. Change Control Record Revision Date Owner Description of Change ____ Plans as Commission-approved park-level planning instruments. Clarifies that Integrated Park Plans guide future decisions but do not independently authorize expenditures, contracts, procurement, grants, construction, staffing changes, operating obligations, or legal commitments. Requires material departures to be identified for the Commission and authorizes the Director to establish Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-008 (Proposed) Page 1 of 3 Park System Classification and Zone Architecture Policy Authority: Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Article III (Statutory Authority), Article IV (Purpose), Article X (Executive Officer), Article XI (Budget); Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the Commission’s authority framework for classifying parks, facilities, land areas, and service roles within the Oakland County park and recreation system. A clear classification and zone architecture helps the Commission align land use, public access, recreation, conservation, nature education, capital investment, partnerships, operations, maintenance, public communication, and measurable public benefit. It is intended to support consistent decision-making across the park and recreation system while allowing site-specific judgment based on adopted plans, legal obligations, public need, and operational conditions. II. SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION AND ZONE ARCHITECTURE The Commission may establish park classifications, facility classifications, land-use zones, service roles, and related system categories to guide planning, budgeting, capital investment, operations, programming, partnerships, natural-resource stewardship, and public communication. System classifications and land-use zones are governance and planning tools. They are intended to guide decisions about how different parks, facilities, and land areas function within the overall park and recreation system. They do not, by themselves, authorize expenditures, contracts, procurement, grants, construction, land transactions, staffing changes, operating obligations, public access changes, or legal commitments. Such actions require separate approval through applicable Commission, County, Board, procurement, budget, grant, contract, and legal review processes. III. COMMISSION APPROVAL The Commission shall approve the system classification framework and any material changes to the major classification categories or land-use zone categories. Commission approval is required for material changes that: A. establish, eliminate, or substantially redefine a major park classification, facility classification, land-use zone, or systemwide service category; B. materially change the public purpose, service role, land-use expectation, or public- facing identity of a park, facility, or significant land area; Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-008 (Proposed) Page 2 of 3 Park System Classification and Zone Architecture Policy C. materially affects an adopted Commission policy, Integrated Park Plan, capital plan, public commitment, partnership commitment, or Commission-approved planning instrument; D. creates or materially changes public access, recreation use, conservation use, nature education use, operating obligations, maintenance obligations, or long-term stewardship responsibilities; E. creates significant legal, financial, operational, environmental, reputational, equity, or public-communication risk; or F. requires approval by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, another public body, grantor, permitting authority, or other approving authority. IV. DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY The Director is responsible for administering the Commission-approved system classification and zone architecture. The Director may establish and maintain administrative procedures, maps, inventories, definitions, technical guidance, planning templates, review processes, and implementation practices necessary to apply the classification and zone architecture, provided they remain consistent with Commission policy and do not establish or materially change a Policy-Level Matter. The Director may recommend classification or zone changes to the Commission when site conditions, public needs, legal obligations, partnerships, capital plans, natural-resource conditions, operating conditions, or system priorities materially change. V. RELATIONSHIP TO INTEGRATED PARK PLANS Integrated Park Plans shall apply the Commission-approved classification and zone architecture at the park, facility, or park-cluster level. An Integrated Park Plan may identify the classification, service role, land-use zones, access expectations, recreation functions, stewardship obligations, public-facing commitments, and capital or operating implications for a park or facility. A material departure from the classification or zone framework reflected in an approved Integrated Park Plan shall be identified for the Commission before action is taken, unless immediate action is required for safety, legal compliance, emergency response, or continuity of operations. VI. RELATIONSHIP TO PRIOR PLANNING AND LAND-USE DESIGNATIONS This policy supersedes prior internal land-use classification practices for Commission decision-making purposes only. This policy does not, by itself, amend, invalidate, or waive any state-required recreation plan, grant-approved plan, Commission-approved plan, Board-approved plan, deed restriction, Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-008 (Proposed) Page 3 of 3 Park System Classification and Zone Architecture Policy conservation easement, interlocal agreement, lease, license, permit condition, environmental obligation, or other binding external requirement. If a classification or zone designation conflicts with a binding legal, grant, contract, property, permit, or Board requirement, the binding requirement controls unless lawfully amended. VII. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Public-facing descriptions of park classifications, facility classifications, land-use zones, service roles, and site identities should be clear, accurate, and consistent with Commission- approved classifications, adopted plans, legal obligations, and approved public commitments. Public communications should distinguish between approved classifications or zones, planning concepts, future phases, grant assumptions, illustrative materials, and unfunded opportunities. VIII. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS This policy shall be interpreted and implemented consistent with applicable law, Public Act 261 of 1965, Commission policies, County requirements, adopted budgets, procurement requirements, grants, contracts, interlocal agreements, deed restrictions, easements, permits, FOIA, the Open Meetings Act, records-retention requirements, and Oakland County Board of Commissioners authority. Nothing in this policy supersedes, waives, or modifies Commission Policy C23-002, Net Position and Reserves Policy, Commission Policy C23-003, Expenditure and Contract Approval Policy, County budget or procurement requirements, Corporation Counsel review, or any applicable legal, grant, contract, permit, or property restriction. IX. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy takes effect upon Commission adoption. Change Control Record Revision Date Owner Description of Change ____ authority for park system classification and zone architecture. Clarifies Commission approval requirements, Director administrative authority, relationship to Integrated Park Plans, treatment of prior planning and land-use designations, public communication standards, and preservation of applicable legal, budget, contract, grant, Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-010 (Proposed) Page 1 of 6 External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy Authority: Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Article I (Authority), Article X (Executive Officer), and Article XI (Budget); Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the authorization and approval requirements governing external funding and grants sought, accepted, or executed on behalf of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (“Commission”) for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation System (“System”). External funding instruments may carry obligations and commitments that bind Commission resources beyond the funding award itself, including match requirements, scope requirements, reporting duties, reimbursement conditions, operating obligations, maintenance responsibilities, compliance requirements, public commitments, and future fiscal impacts. This policy ensures that the pursuit of external funding is authorized before an application is developed, that applications are authorized before submittal, that the Commission is informed of applications made on its behalf, and that the Commission approves external funding agreements that commit Commission resources. II. AUTHORITY BASIS This policy is adopted under the Commission’s authority established in Public Act 261 of 1965 and the Commission Bylaws. The Commission is an agency of Oakland County and is under the general control of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. This policy shall comply with Federal and State law and Oakland County Board of Commissioners resolutions. This policy operates in addition to, and not in place of, Oakland County Fiscal Services policies, Oakland County Board of Commissioners requirements, County grant procedures, Corporation Counsel review, procurement requirements, and any applicable federal, state, local, or grantor requirements governing external funding, grants, agreements, acceptances, amendments, match obligations, and reimbursements. III. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this policy: A. External Funding means funding, reimbursement, grant assistance, financial participation, in-kind support, or other resource support from a source outside the Commission’s regular operating and capital budget structure. B. Grant means an award, reimbursement, subaward, cooperative agreement, assistance agreement, or similar funding instrument from a federal, state, regional, local, nonprofit, philanthropic, corporate, or other external source. Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-010 (Proposed) Page 2 of 6 External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy C. External Funding Application means an application, proposal, pre-application, letter of interest, concept paper, grant request, funding request, or similar submission seeking external funding on behalf of the Commission. D. External Funding Agreement means a grant agreement, award agreement, cooperative agreement, memorandum of understanding, funding agreement, reimbursement agreement, amendment, extension, or other written instrument that accepts, governs, or modifies external funding obligations. E. Material Amendment means an amendment, extension, modification, or change that materially affects scope, match, cost, term, deliverables, reporting, compliance, ownership, maintenance, operating obligations, public commitments, or Commission resources. IV. CONCEPT AUTHORIZATION Staff shall not begin developing an external funding application without prior written authorization from the Director or the Director’s designee. Concept authorization shall address, at a minimum: A. the proposed funding source; B. the proposed project, program, activity, asset, or public purpose; C. the relationship of the proposed activity to existing Commission-approved scope, budget, policy, plan, or public commitment; D. known or anticipated match requirements, reimbursement conditions, restrictions, or operating obligations; E. whether the funding opportunity may affect an Integrated Park Plan, land-use classification, partnership, public-facing commitment, capital project, or future fiscal obligation; and F. whether additional legal, fiscal, procurement, grant, partner, property, or Commission review may be required. The Director shall provide notification of each concept authorization to the manager responsible for strategic planning and performance, or to another administrative lead designated by the Director. V. APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION No external funding application shall be submitted to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, a grantor, a funding agency, a partner, or any other external entity on behalf of the Commission without prior written authorization from the Director or the Director’s designee. Application authorization is separate from concept authorization. Authorization to develop an application does not authorize submittal of the application. Application authorization should address, as applicable: Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-010 (Proposed) Page 3 of 6 External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy A. the application deadline and proposed submission authority; B. the requested award amount; C. required match, cost share, in-kind contribution, or partner contribution; D. proposed source of match or required Commission funds; E. scope, deliverables, deadlines, and performance requirements; F. reimbursement timing and cash-flow implications; G. operating, maintenance, staffing, reporting, compliance, public-communication, and long-term stewardship obligations; H. consistency with Commission policies, adopted budgets, Integrated Park Plans, land- use classifications, partnerships, contracts, grants, and other binding obligations; and I. any required Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Corporation Counsel, Fiscal Services, procurement, partner, grantor, permitting, or other approval. VI. NOTIFICATION TO THE COMMISSION The Director shall notify the Commission of each external funding application authorized under Section V. Notification shall be provided at or before the next regular Commission meeting following authorization, unless the Director determines that a different timing is necessary because of confidentiality, grantor process, emergency circumstances, or County review requirements. Commission notification should identify, as applicable: A. the funding source; B. the proposed project, program, activity, or public purpose; C. the amount requested; D. known match or cost-share requirements; E. the proposed source of match or Commission funds; F. major scope, deliverables, deadlines, or restrictions; G. potential operating, maintenance, staffing, reporting, or long-term stewardship obligations; and H. anticipated future approvals required for acceptance, agreement execution, amendment, or implementation. VII. COMMISSION APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS No external funding agreement shall be accepted or executed on behalf of the Commission without prior Commission approval at a regular Commission meeting. This requirement applies to new external funding agreements and to any material amendment that modifies the obligations, match, scope, cost, term, deliverables, reporting, compliance, ownership, maintenance, operating obligations, public commitments, or Commission resources associated with an existing agreement. Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-010 (Proposed) Page 4 of 6 External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy Commission approval materials should identify, as applicable: A. the award amount and total project or program cost; B. required match, cost share, in-kind contribution, or partner contribution; C. source of match and confirmation of available funding; D. scope, deliverables, schedule, deadlines, and performance requirements; E. reimbursement timing and cash-flow implications; F. operating, maintenance, staffing, reporting, compliance, public-communication, and long-term stewardship obligations; G. relationship to Commission policies, adopted budgets, Integrated Park Plans, land-use classifications, partnerships, contracts, public commitments, and other binding obligations; H. legal, fiscal, procurement, property, permit, insurance, indemnity, environmental, accessibility, and grant-compliance considerations; I. any required approval by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Corporation Counsel, Fiscal Services, procurement, Risk Management, grantor, permitting authority, partner governing body, or other approving authority; and J. any material risks, tradeoffs, alternatives, or implementation conditions. Commission approval under this section does not substitute for, modify, or limit the separate authority of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Corporation Counsel, County procurement, Fiscal Services, Risk Management, grantors, permitting agencies, partner governing bodies, or any other required approving authority. VIII. TIME-SENSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES The Director may establish administrative procedures for time-sensitive external funding opportunities, provided such procedures remain consistent with this policy and applicable County requirements. Time-sensitive procedures may allow expedited concept authorization, application authorization, or Commission notification when funding deadlines do not allow ordinary review timing. Nothing in this section authorizes acceptance or execution of an external funding agreement without Commission approval when Commission approval is required under Section VII, unless an emergency authority or other lawful authority separately applies. IX. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURES The Director shall establish and maintain administrative policies, procedures, templates, review criteria, routing requirements, recordkeeping practices, and reporting procedures necessary to implement this policy. Administrative procedures shall address, as appropriate: Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-010 (Proposed) Page 5 of 6 External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy A. concept authorization; B. application authorization; C. notification to the manager responsible for strategic planning and performance or other designated administrative lead; D. Commission notification; E. funding-source and match review; F. grant compliance review; G. coordination with Oakland County Fiscal Services, Corporation Counsel, procurement, Risk Management, Board of Commissioners processes, and other County requirements; H. time-sensitive applications; I. amendments, extensions, closeout, and reporting; and J. document retention and grant records. The Director may amend administrative policies and procedures under this section, provided they remain consistent with this policy. X. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS This policy shall be interpreted and implemented consistent with applicable law, Public Act 261 of 1965, Commission policies, County requirements, adopted budgets, procurement requirements, grants, contracts, interlocal agreements, deed restrictions, easements, permits, FOIA, the Open Meetings Act, records-retention requirements, and Oakland County Board of Commissioners authority. Nothing in this policy authorizes the Director, staff, a partner, contractor, consultant, grantor, donor, sponsor, or other external party to bind the Commission or Oakland County beyond the authority granted by applicable law, Commission policy, County requirements, approved budgets, approved contracts, and approved written agreements. Nothing in this policy supersedes, waives, or modifies Commission Policy C23-002, Net Position and Reserves Policy, Commission Policy C23-003, Expenditure and Contract Approval Policy, County budget or procurement requirements, Corporation Counsel review, Fiscal Services policies, grantor requirements, or any applicable legal, grant, contract, permit, or property restriction. XI. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy takes effect upon Commission adoption. Change Control Record Commission Policy Date Adopted: [proposed] Date Revised: ____-____- C: 26-010 (Proposed) Page 6 of 6 External Funding and Grant Authorization Policy Revision Date Owner Description of Change ____ approval requirements for external funding and grants sought, accepted, or executed on behalf of the Commission. Requires Director or designee authorization before external funding application development begins, separate Director or designee authorization before application submittal, Commission notification of authorized applications, and Commission approval of external funding agreements and material amendments before acceptance or execution. Authorizes the Director to establish administrative procedures for implementation, including time-sensitive applications, funding-source review, grant compliance review, coordination with County requirements, reporting, Commission Policy Date Adopted: 06-07-23 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 23-001 (Proposed Amendment) Page 1 of 3 Nature Preservation and Discovery Policy Authority: Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Article III (Statutory Authority), Article IV (Purpose), Article X (Executive Officer), Article XI (Budget); Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the Commission’s policy framework for nature preservation, natural-resource stewardship, and nature-based public discovery within the Oakland County park and recreation system. Oakland County Parks and Recreation protects and manages natural lands, water resources, habitat, and ecological features as part of its public park and recreation mission. Nature preservation should support ecological health, climate resilience, public access, outdoor learning, quiet enjoyment, cultural and natural history interpretation, and long-term stewardship of public resources. This policy replaces the prior Nature Preserve Policy with a broader framework that supports preservation and nature discovery while aligning site-level decisions with Commission- approved park classifications, land-use zones, Integrated Park Plans, legal obligations, public access goals, and operational capacity. II. POLICY The Commission recognizes nature preservation and nature-based public discovery as important public purposes within the Oakland County park and recreation system. Natural lands and resources should be planned, managed, interpreted, and maintained in a manner that: A. protects significant ecological, hydrological, habitat, cultural, and scenic resources; B. supports public access to nature in ways appropriate to site conditions, legal restrictions, and adopted plans; C. advances nature education, interpretation, outdoor learning, and hands-on volunteer activities; D. considers climate resilience, stormwater function, habitat connectivity, biodiversity, shade, water quality, and long-term ecological health; E. balances preservation, recreation, public use, safety, maintenance, accessibility, and operational capacity; F. distinguishes between self-sustaining natural areas and natural areas that create ongoing operational, maintenance, restoration, or monitoring obligations; and G. aligns natural-resource commitments with available funding, staffing, expertise, partnerships, and long-term stewardship responsibilities. III. DESIGNATION AND PLANNING Commission Policy Date Adopted: 06-07-23 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 23-001 (Proposed Amendment) Page 2 of 3 Nature Preservation and Discovery Policy Nature preservation areas, nature discovery areas, and related land-use designations should be identified through Commission-approved park classifications, land-use zones, Integrated Park Plans, site plans, or other Commission-approved planning instruments. A designation may guide public access, trail planning, interpretation, capital investment, maintenance, restoration, volunteer activities, public communication, and stewardship priorities. Designation of an area for nature preservation or nature discovery does not, by itself, authorize expenditures, contracts, procurement, grants, construction, land transactions, staffing changes, operating obligations, public access changes, or legal commitments. Such actions require separate approval through applicable Commission, County, Board, procurement, budget, grant, contract, and legal review processes. IV. PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE Public access to nature preservation and nature discovery areas should be managed according to the character, sensitivity, legal status, safety conditions, accessibility, operational capacity, and adopted planning direction for the site. Appropriate public uses may include hiking, walking, wildlife viewing, nature education, interpretation, fishing, paddling access, quiet enjoyment, cultural and natural history learning, guided programs, and hands-on volunteer activities, where consistent with site conditions and applicable requirements. Public use may be limited, routed, seasonally restricted, or managed where necessary to protect public safety, sensitive resources, restoration areas, legal obligations, operational capacity, or the long-term public value of the site. V. INFRASTRUCTURE AND STEWARDSHIP Infrastructure in nature preservation and nature discovery areas should be limited to improvements that support appropriate public access, safety, interpretation, stewardship, education, maintenance, or resource protection. Such improvements may include trails, boardwalks, overlooks, observation areas, seating, signs, interpretive features, water access, restoration features, maintenance access, or other improvements consistent with adopted plans and site conditions. Natural-resource restoration, habitat creation, green stormwater infrastructure, mitigation, invasive-species control, monitoring, or other stewardship actions that create material ongoing obligations should identify the expected operating, maintenance, monitoring, staffing, funding, and lifecycle implications before approval. VI. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS This policy shall be interpreted and implemented consistent with applicable law, Public Act 261 of 1965, Commission policies, County requirements, adopted budgets, procurement requirements, grants, contracts, interlocal agreements, deed restrictions, conservation Commission Policy Date Adopted: 06-07-23 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 23-001 (Proposed Amendment) Page 3 of 3 Nature Preservation and Discovery Policy easements, permits, FOIA, the Open Meetings Act, records-retention requirements, and Oakland County Board of Commissioners authority. Nothing in this policy amends, invalidates, waives, or supersedes any grant-approved plan, deed restriction, conservation easement, permit condition, environmental obligation, mitigation requirement, interlocal agreement, lease, license, contract, or other binding legal requirement unless lawfully amended. Nothing in this policy modifies Commission Policy C23-002, Net Position and Reserves Policy, or Commission Policy C23-003, Expenditure and Contract Approval Policy, except by express future Commission action. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLEMENTATION The Director may establish administrative procedures, guidelines, maps, site inventories, resource-assessment methods, stewardship practices, public-access standards, interpretation standards, volunteer procedures, maintenance practices, and review processes necessary to implement this policy. The Director may recommend preservation, discovery, restoration, access, or stewardship actions to the Commission when site conditions, legal obligations, public needs, ecological conditions, funding, partnerships, operational capacity, or system priorities warrant Commission direction. VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy amendment takes effect upon Commission adoption. Change Control Record Revision Date Owner Description of Change ____ Discovery Policy. Replaces prior preserve-specific framework with a broader Commission-level framework for nature preservation, natural-resource stewardship, and nature-based public discovery. Clarifies relationship to park classifications, land-use zones, Integrated Park Plans, public access, infrastructure, stewardship obligations, legal Commission Policy Date Adopted: 10-01-25 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 25-001 Page 1 of 5 Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities Authority: Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Article III (Statutory Authority), Article IV (Purpose), Article X (Executive Officer); Public Act 261 of 1965, as amended. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the framework, principles, and authority structure governing the naming of parks, facilities, and amenities in the Oakland County Parks and Recreation system. Naming establishes the public identity of Commission assets. Names appear in signage, communications, branding, and public reference. The Commission, as steward of public resources, holds authority over the public identity of the system it governs. This policy establishes the standards under which that authority is exercised. II. DEFINITIONS Park. An identifiable land asset operated by or in partnership with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission for public recreation, conservation, or related public purposes. Facility. A discrete built or improved component within a park, including but not limited to buildings, courts, fields, playgrounds, pavilions, trails as named units, water features, or major recreation structures. Amenity. A feature within a park or facility intended for public use, including but not limited to benches, overlooks, gardens, monuments, plazas, art installations, and similar elements. Governance Category. The classification that identifies the operational and governance relationship between the Commission and a park, distinguishing County Parks from Partnership Parks and Major Recreation Enterprise Facilities. Alternative Naming Term. A descriptor available for Commission selection within the County Parks governance category, including “Oaks,” “Woods,” and other terms the Commission may approve, used to reflect the character of the park while operating within a single governance category. III. GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Commission adopts the following principles to govern naming decisions. A. Mission Alignment Names align with the Commission’s mission to serve the residents of Oakland County through accessible, high-quality recreation, conservation, and public service. B. Clarity and Recognizability Names are clear, recognizable, and useful to the public. Names avoid duplication that creates confusion within the system or with neighboring jurisdictions. Commission Policy Date Adopted: 10-01-25 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 25-001 Page 2 of 5 Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities C. Equity and Inclusion Names reflect the diversity of the communities the Commission serves. Names avoid exclusionary, offensive, or disparaging references. Names do not inadvertently signal exclusivity inconsistent with the Commission’s public mission. D. Legacy and Permanence Names are adopted with consideration for long-term permanence. Naming decisions are not made for short-term recognition or transactional purposes inconsistent with the public character of the asset. E. Guest Experience Names support guest experience and wayfinding within parks and across the system. Naming structures across the system maintain coherence so that residents and visitors can navigate the system intuitively. F. Geographic and Locational Reference Names may reference geographic, ecological, or historical features of the location, the surrounding community, or significant events tied to the asset. IV. GOVERNANCE CATEGORIES The Commission recognizes three governance categories for park naming. The governance category identifies the operational and governance relationship; it does not by itself constrain the operational character of the park. A. County Parks Parks operated directly by the Commission. The naming convention pairs an identifying term with the system descriptor. The Commission may select the identifying term from available alternatives, including “Oaks,” “Woods,” or other terms the Commission approves, to reflect the character of the park. Alternative naming terms are linguistic. They do not establish operational categories, do not trigger differential operating rules, and do not designate functional use. The operational character of any park is established through the Commission’s planning instruments and land-use classification framework, not through naming. Examples of County Park naming patterns: ● “[Identifying name] Oaks County Park” ● “[Identifying name] Woods County Park” ● “[Identifying name] County Park” B. Partnership Parks Parks operated through a formal partnership agreement between the Commission and a partner agency, where the asset reflects shared responsibility. The naming convention identifies the partnership relationship in the public identity of the asset. Commission Policy Date Adopted: 10-01-25 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 25-001 Page 3 of 5 Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities Partnership Parks may carry a “Partnership of [Commission and partner agency]” tagline or equivalent acknowledgment in signage and communications, consistent with the partnership agreement. C. Major Recreation Enterprise Facilities Specialized recreation facilities operating with substantial revenue generation, including but not limited to golf courses, waterparks, off-road vehicle parks, campgrounds, and fee- based event venues. Major Recreation Enterprise Facilities may carry their own descriptive name with secondary reference to the host park where applicable. V. APPROVAL AUTHORITY A. Naming and Renaming of Entire Parks Naming or renaming of an entire park requires approval by the Commission. This applies regardless of governance category. B. Naming of Facilities and Amenities Below the Park Level Naming of facilities and amenities below the level of an entire park may be approved administratively by the Director, subject to: 1. Conformance with the principles in Section III; 2. Consistency with the governance category of the host park; and 3. Reporting to the Commission as part of the Annual Naming Report under Section VII. C. Partnership and Sponsor Naming Naming arrangements involving a partner, sponsor, donor, or other external entity at any level, including names attached to entire parks, facilities, or amenities, regardless of the dollar value of any underlying agreement, require approval by the Commission. This authority is reserved to the Commission and may not be exercised administratively. D. Alternative Naming Term Selection For County Parks, selection of the identifying term, including “Oaks,” “Woods,” or other approved alternative, is part of the naming approval and is decided by the Commission at the time of naming or renaming. Approved alternative terms may be added to the available set by Commission action. VI. STRATEGIC FRAME The Commission adopts this policy with the following strategic frame: Outcome. Park, facility, and amenity names contribute to a coherent system identity that supports public recognition, wayfinding, equity in representation, and long-term durability of the public investment. Commission Policy Date Adopted: 10-01-25 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 25-001 Page 4 of 5 Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities Measurement. Performance against this outcome is assessed annually under Section VII through review of: 1. Coherence of naming patterns across the system; 2. Public recognition and clarity, including any public confusion or wayfinding issues identified; 3. Equity considerations, including the representation reflected in the system’s named assets; and 4. Conformance of administrative naming actions to the principles and governance categories established in this policy. VII. ANNUAL NAMING REPORT The Director shall report to the Commission annually on: 1. Naming and renaming actions taken during the reporting period, identifying the authority under which each was approved; 2. Partnership and sponsor naming arrangements active during the period and their status; 3. Conformance of administrative naming actions to this policy; 4. Identified issues with public recognition, wayfinding, or equity in representation; and 5. Any recommended adjustments to the principles, governance categories, or available alternative naming terms. The first Annual Naming Report shall be presented at the first regular Commission meeting following twelve months from the adoption of this amended policy. VIII. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS A. Existing Names All park, facility, and amenity names in effect on the adoption date of this policy remain in effect. This policy does not invalidate, modify, or require change to any existing name. B. Implementation Records The Director shall maintain a current record of named parks, facilities, and amenities, with governance category, approval date, and approval authority for each. IX. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS Naming approval does not, by itself, approve a sponsorship, partnership, donation, grant, contract, expenditure, construction project, signage installation, property interest, or other legal or financial commitment. Such actions require separate approval through the applicable Commission, County, Board, procurement, budget, grant, contract, and legal review processes. Commission Policy Date Adopted: 10-01-25 Date Revised: ____-____- C: 25-001 Page 5 of 5 Policy on Naming of Parks, Facilities, and Amenities Nothing in this policy supersedes, waives, or modifies any requirement imposed by federal or state law, Public Act 261 of 1965, Commission Bylaws, County requirements, adopted budgets, grants, contracts, interlocal agreements, deed restrictions, easements, permits, records-retention requirements, or other County or departmental policies and guidelines. X. EFFECTIVE DATE This amended policy takes effect upon Commission adoption. Change Control Record Revision Date Owner Description of Change ____ governance categories: County Parks, Partnership Parks, and Major Recreation Enterprise Facilities. Established “Oaks” and “Woods” as alternative naming terms available for County Parks at Commission selection. Clarified that alternative naming terms are linguistic and do not establish operational categories. Corrected authority basis to Article III, Article IV, and Article X of the Commission Bylaws. Added approval authority for partnership and sponsor naming, strategic frame, annual reporting, transitional provisions, and relationship to other legal, financial, partnership, sponsorship, grant, construction, signage, Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 4 Department: Administration From: Chris Ward, Director Subject: Bloomfield Oaks / Discovery Oaks Interlocal Services Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools – Revised RECOMMENDED MOTION Move to approve the Interlocal Services Agreement between Oakland County and Bloomfield Hills Schools for transition services and operational continuity at Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks, and authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement on behalf of the County. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY On May 6, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Interlocal Services Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools establishing a reimbursement-based bridge operating arrangement for Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks during the transition period beginning July 1, 2026. Following approval, BHS Superintendent Rick West requested a small number of revisions before executing on behalf of the school district. Because those revisions altered specific contractual terms rather than correcting clerical items, Corporation Counsel determined the revised agreement should return to the Commission for approval rather than be treated as a minor administrative correction. The revised agreement, signed by Superintendent West on May 18, 2026, is attached. The scope of services, payment structure, term, commencement date, and all liability and insurance provisions are unchanged from the version the Commission approved in May. Summary of Revisions Three provisions were revised at the request of BHS. Each is described below. •Termination Notice Period (Section V). The advance written notice required for either party to terminate the agreement was reduced from ninety (90) days to thirty (30) days. BHS requested the shorter notice period aligns with the school district's operational planning cycle. The change applies equally to both parties. •Entire Agreement Clause (Section VII.a). Language was added clarifying that the Services Agreement supersedes prior understandings only as they relate to maintenance and services, not the underlying interlocal agreements for park operation and management approved by the Board on April 8, 2026. This is a protective clarification that benefits both parties by confirming the foundational interlocal agreements remain in full force. •Amendment Authority (Section VII.e). The amendment provision was revised to authorize the OCPRC Director and the BHS Superintendent to approve amendments to RETURN TO AGENDA this Services Agreement, rather than requiring action by the full governing bodies of both parties. This streamlines administrative flexibility during the bridge period without altering the scope of authority granted under the agreement. Amendments remain limited to the terms of the Services Agreement itself and cannot modify the underlying interlocal agreements. Assessment The revisions are consistent with the intent and structure of the agreement the Commission approved in May. The shortened termination notice period reflects a reasonable request from a partner that is continuing to operate two large public-serving sites on the County's behalf during the transition. The entire agreement clarification is protective language that the County would want in place regardless. The amendment authority revision provides practical operational flexibility during a six-month bridge period where conditions on the ground may require timely adjustments. ATTACHMENTS 1. Interlocal Services Agreement between Oakland County and Bloomfield Hills Schools for transition services and operational continuity (Revision dated 05-10-26, signed by BHS Superintendent Rick West on 05-18-26) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS AND THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR TRANSITION SERVICES AND OPERATIONAL CONTINUITY This Interlocal Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into between the County of Oakland, a Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, located at 1200 North Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 ("County"), by, through, and administered by its statutory agent the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (“OCPRC”) and Bloomfield Hills Schools, a Michigan general powers school district, located at 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 (“BHS”). County/OCPRC and BHS may each be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and jointly as the "Parties". INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE A.BHS and the County entered Interlocal Agreements for park operation and management under which certain property, set forth in the attached Exhibit A and described as parcels 19-01-376-006; 19-01-451-002; and 19-01-451-004 (“Discovery Oaks”) and 19-09-301-050 and 19-09-301-051 (“Bloomfield Oaks” and Johnson Nature Center”), will be under the care, control, and use of OCPRC as of June 30, 2026, unless extended. Exhibit A is incorporated herein. B.OCPRC desires to have BHS perform certain maintenance and services at Discovery Oaks, Bloomfield Oaks, and Johnson Nature Center and BHS is willing to undertake certain maintenance and services at such locations on the terms and conditions set forth below. C.This Agreement for maintenance and services at Discovery Oaks, Bloomfield Oaks, and Johnson Nature Center will further the public health, safety, and welfare, promote efficient use of governmental resources and effectiveness of local governments; Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, BHS and OCPRC agree as follows: I. COMMENCEMENT DATE The commencement date of this Agreement shall be July 1, 2026 (“Commencement Date”). II. TERM The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on the Commencement Date and end on December 31, 2026 (“Initial Term”), unless terminated or modified by the Parties. Thereafter, upon mutual Page 1 of 6 SERVICES AGREEMENT 05-10-26 agreement of the Parties, this Agreement may be amended to extend the Initial Term or renew the Agreement, unless terminated earlier by either Party as set forth below. An amendment, under this Agreement, shall be given by the OCPRC Director on behalf of the County and OCPRC. All terms and conditions of this Agreement shall equally apply to any amendments. III. SCOPE OF SERVICES BHS shall assist OCPRC in providing the following activities/services at Discovery Oaks, Bloomfield Oaks, and Johnson Nature Center (collectively referred to as the “Properties”). The activities/services shall include the following, collectively referred to as “Services”: a.Operate, maintain, and repair all facilities, buildings, grounds, and infrastructures thereof in a safe, clean, functional, and ready for public and educational use manner; b.Pay all utilities, including but not limited to municipal water and sewer, wells, septic systems, electricity, and gas; c.Pay all operating expenses, including staffing, supplies, equipment, and program delivery; d.Perform all groundskeeping, and land stewardship activities including snow and ice removal, landscaping, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, forestry, and environmental sustainability practices; e.Manage all agricultural and seasonal operations, including maple syrup production and other site-based demonstration activities; f.Provide comprehensive animal care and management for the animals housed at the Properties, including feeding, health monitoring, enclosure maintenance, and accurate record keeping; g.Procure, operate, maintain, and repair all equipment, vehicles, and materials required for safe and effective operations/activities on the Properties; h.Coordinate, schedule, and deliver all educational programming and site-based activities including staffing, logistics, transportation coordination, and partner engagement; i.Administer all financial operations, including invoicing, revenue collection, deposits, payroll, expense processing, and budget tracking; provided that all revenues shall be paid to OCPRC pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement; j.Manage all administrative, clerical, and operational systems, including records, calendars, staffing coordination, and compliance with laws, policies and procedures; k.BHS will report any major repair issues to OCPRC as soon as they are identified; and l.BHS will attend monthly communication meetings organized by OCPRC. IV. PAYMENT OCPRC shall reimburse BHS for the actual cost of Services undertaken and performed by BHS or its contractors pursuant to this Agreement. BHS shall invoice OCPRC on a monthly basis for Page 2 of 6 SERVICES AGREEMENT 05-10-26 Page 3 of 6 SERVICES AGREEMENT 05-11-26 the Services. OCPRC shall pay BHS within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. Upon request, BHS shall provide itemized and detailed receipts or documentation to support the costs contained in the invoices. V. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in party, at any time, with or without cause, by either Party upon giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of termination to the other Party. In the event of such termination by either party, OCPRC shall immediately pay all fees, which may be due and owing to BHS for work performed through the date of termination of the Agreement. The OCPRC Director may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, on behalf of the County and OCPRC VI. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS, INSURANCE AND LIABILITY ASSURANCES a.No Waiver of Governmental Immunity. All of the privileges and immunities from liability, and exemptions from laws, ordinances and rules, and all pensions, relief, disability, worker’s compensation and other benefits which apply to the acts of BHS and their officials, officers, agents, and employees when performed within the territorial limits for their respective agencies shall apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such acts of BHS, officials, officers, agents and employees of OCPRC. No provision of this Agreement is intended, nor shall any provision of this Agreement be construed, as a waiver of any governmental immunity as provided by Section 9 of the Act or otherwise under law. b.Independent Contractor. BHS and OCPRC agree that at all times and for all purposes under the terms of this Agreement, BHS’s relationship to OCPRC shall be that of an independent contractor. No liability, right or benefit arising out of any employer/employee relationship, either express or implied, shall arise or accrue to BHS or OCPRC as a result of this Agreement. BHS shall retain all authority for the rendition of services, standards of performance, control of personnel and other matters incidental to the performance of services by BHS under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall make any employee of BHS a OCPRC employee for any purpose. c.Liability and Indemnification. BHS and OCPRC shall each be solely responsible for the acts and omission of its own officials, employees, agents, and contractors the costs associated with those acts and omissions. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party, for any consequential, incidental, direct, indirect, special, and punitive or other damages arising out of this Agreement. d.Insurance. Each Party shall be responsible for maintaining liability insurance or governmental self-insurance covering its activities as they relate to this Agreement. Page 4 of 6 SERVICES AGREEMENT 05-10-26 a.Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings related the to the provision of maintenance and services provided in this Agreement.. b.Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed an original, and such counterparts when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. c.Severability. If a Court of competent jurisdiction finds any provisions of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force. d.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by Michigan law. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, any action brought to enforce, interpret, or decide any claim arising under this Agreement shall be brought in the Oakland County Circuit Court. e.Amendment. The Agreement may be amended only upon written agreement and approval of the Parties, which approval shall be given by the OCPRC Director and the BHS Superintendent. f.Permits and Licenses. Each Party shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining, throughout the term of this Agreement, all licenses, permits, certificates, and governmental authorizations for its employees/and/or agents necessary to perform all its obligations under this Agreement. Upon request, a Party shall furnish copies of any permit, license, certificate, or governmental authorization to the requesting party. g.No Implied Waiver. Absent a written waiver, no failure, or delay by a party to pursue or enforce any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of those rights with regard to any existing or subsequent breach of this Agreement. No waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in one or more instances shall be deemed or construed as a continuing waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement. No waiver by either Party shall subsequently affect its rights to require strict performance of this Agreement. h.Notices. Notices given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by express delivery service, certified mail, or first-class U.S. mail postage prepaid to the person appointed to the governing board by the governing body of the participating agency. i.Assignment and Subletting. This Agreement may not be assigned nor may duties or obligations hereunder be delegated without the prior written consent of both parties. j.Interpretation of Agreement. This is a negotiated Agreement. Should any part of this Agreement be in dispute, the Agreement shall not be construed more favorably for one party over the other, and the doctrine of construction against the drafter shall not apply. k.No Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend to confer third party beneficiary status on any non-party to this Agreement. l.Contacts. Concerning matters associated with this Agreement, the primary contact person for BHS shall be Rick West, Superintendent of Schools, and the primary contact person for OCPRC shall be Chris Ward, Director. m.Remedies. No right or remedy granted herein or reserved to the parties is exclusive of any right or remedy granted by law or equity; but each shall be cumulative of every right or remedy given hereunder. n.Authorization. The Parties have taken all actions and secured all approvals necessary to authorize and complete this Agreement. The persons signing this Agreement on behalf of Page 5 of 6 SERVICES AGREEMENT 05-10-26 each Party have legal authority to sign this Agreement and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein. Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 5 Department: Outdoor Learning and Environmental Stewardship From: Ashlie Smith, Chief Subject: FY2026 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program Grant Acceptance RECOMMENDED MOTION Move to approve the project agreement for the FY2026 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program and forward to the Board of Commissioners for their approval. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Oakland County Parks (OCP) has been awarded funding through the FY2026 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP) in the amount of $80,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the grant period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The MISGP provides funding through a variety of competitive grant categories and also includes non-competitive funding to support the core operations of Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs), including the Oakland County CISMA, which is operated by OCP. Grant funds will be used to continue road right-of-way invasive species treatments in partnership with the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), support treatment of high-priority invasive species, and develop education and outreach materials. Acceptance of this grant will allow OCP to continue important invasive species management efforts throughout Oakland County while supporting public education and interagency collaboration. ATTACHMENTS 1.FY2026 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program Project Agreement RETURN TO AGENDA Project Title: Enhancing OC CISMA Across Oakland County This Agreement is between Oakland County , Unit of Government (Federal, Tribal, State, Local), in the county of Oakland County, hereinafter referred to as the “GRANTEE,” and the MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, an agency of the State of Michigan, hereinafter referred to as the “DEPARTMENT.” Funds are appropriated from the State of Michigan General Fund to the DEPARTMENT for the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP), through which the DEPARTMENT may issue grants for projects in the state that address strategic issues of prevention, detection, eradication, and control for both terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding in exchange for work to be performed for the project named below. This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions specified herein. Project #: IS25-0062 Amount of grant: $80,000.00 Start Date: Date of Execution by DEPARTMENT End Date: 04/30/2027 As a precondition to the execution of the Agreement, the GRANTEE is required to sign the Agreement and return it via MiGrants to the DEPARTMENT within 60 days of the date the Agreement is issued, or the Agreement may be cancelled by the DEPARTMENT. This Agreement is not effective until the GRANTEE has signed it, returned it, and the DEPARTMENT has signed it. The Agreement is considered executed when signed by the DEPARTMENT. The individuals signing below certify by their signatures that they are authorized to sign this Grant Agreement on behalf of their agencies, and that the parties will fulfill the terms of this Agreement, including any attached appendices, as set forth herein. GRANTEE SIGNED By: Title: Date: SIGMA Vendor Number MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Clay Summers, Grants Manager By: Date of Execution by DEPARTMENT SIGNED 2025 Invasive Species Grant Program Project Agreement This information is required by authority of Part 5 of Act 451, P.A. 1994 as amended, to receive funds. SIGMA Address ID CV0048080 00172 PR5756 (7/28/2021)1 of 7 I. CONTACT INFORMATION This Agreement shall be administered on behalf of the DEPARTMENT by the Grants Management Office. All reports, documents, or actions required of the GRANTEE shall be submitted to the contact below. GRANTEE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT Name/Title Organization Address Telephone Number E-mail Address Address DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT Name/Title Organization Address Telephone Number E-mail Address Address Kelsey Dietz - MISGP Program Manager Grants Management/Finance & Operations/Lansing 525 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933 P.O Box 30425 (517) 388-8473 All notices, reports, requests or other communications hereunder shall be sufficiently given when mailed or emailed and addressed as indicated in this section. The DEPARTMENT and GRANTEE may by written notice designate a different address to which subsequent notices, reports, requests, or other communications shall be sent. II. PROJECT SCOPE The MISGP application #IS25-0062 uploaded to MiGrants is, by this reference, made part of this Agreement. This Agreement, together with the application, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. Costs must be allowable, allocable, reasonable and consistent with the budget identified for completing the project as described in the application, including modifications to the application, which must be requested and approved in writing. Only the agreed-upon project costs incurred during the project period are eligible for grant payment, unless otherwise approved in writing by the DEPARTMENT. III. PROJECT PERIOD The project period is from the date of execution by the DEPARTMENT through the end date identified on page 1 of this Agreement. The GRANTEE is expected to complete the project within the project period. Requests by the GRANTEE to extend the project period must be made in writing a minimum of 30 days before the expiration of the project period. Extensions to the project period are at the discretion of the DEPARTMENT and may be made only by an amendment to this Agreement. IV. GRANTEE DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The GRANTEE must complete and submit via MiGrants, bi-annual progress reports in accordance with the template and instructions provided by the DEPARTMENT. This includes, but is not limited to, a narrative report and deliverables tracking progress on the project proposed in the application as part of this Agreement. dietzk2@michigan.gov Reporting Period Date of Execution - March 31 Due Date April 30 April 1 - September 30 October 30 PR5756 (7/28/2021)2 of 7 The GRANTEE is also required to adhere to the following requirements independent of progress reporting: •The GRANTEE in consultation with the technical contact assigned to their grant must submit project data to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN). •The GRANTEE based upon a request from the DEPARTMENT shall provide all project research or field collected data and other associated materials pertaining to the identified scope of work outlined in the agreement and / or application. Refer to section VIII. “Use of Material and Intellectual Property Rights and Licenses”. •The GRANTEE in consultation with the technical contact assigned to their grant must provide the DEPARTMENT a 30-day advance notice of the date, time, and location for outreach activities, trainings, workshops or field work. •The GRANTEE in consultation with the technical contact assigned to their grant must provide the DEPARTMENT a 30-day review period for communication/outreach material and acknowledge funding by the MISGP program. Within 60 days of project completion, the GRANTEE must submit a final narrative report, final deliverables, and a final reimbursement request via MiGrants and in accordance of the instructions provided by the DEPARTMENT. V. CHANGES Any changes to this Agreement requested by GRANTEE must be made in writing to the DEPARTMENT and are subject to DEPARTMENT approval in its sole discretion. Changes requiring an amendment to this Agreement, will be executed by the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE in the same manner as this Agreement. VI. GRANTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The GRANTEE agrees to abide by all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations in the performance of this grant. The GRANTEE agrees to obtain all necessary permits before commencement of the project. This Agreement shall not be construed to obligate the DEPARTMENT or any other agency to issue any permit required for the completion of the project. It is the sole responsibility of the GRANTEE to determine what permits are required for the project, secure the needed permits and remain in compliance with such permits. The GRANTEE will retain a copy of all permits in the file and make them available to the DEPARTMENT upon request. The GRANTEE affirms to have control of the project area through fee-simple title, lease or other recorded interest in the project area or written permission from the owner of the project area to complete project activities. The GRANTEE, their contractors and volunteers will take steps to minimize the risk of spreading terrestrial and aquatic invasive species during this project. Selection of project-appropriate measures should be dependent on the type of work being conducted and the specific situation, including proper decontamination and disposal. Consult the Invasive Species Decontamination Guide for Field Operations in Michigan at www.michigan.gov/invasives for details The GRANTEE agrees to abide by all state and federal threatened and endangered species regulations when providing treatment for aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. The GRANTEE agrees to follow all state and federal laws related to pesticide application. This Agreement shall not be construed to require the DEPARTMENT to operate or maintain or to contribute to the operation or maintenance of the project improvements and associated project activities that are the subject of this Agreement for the course of the expected useful life. The GRANTEE is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project activities that are the subject of this Agreement and the actions of any employee or agent of the GRANTEE acting within the scope of their employment or agency. The GRANTEE shall comply with the Employers Engaging in Unfair Labor Practices Act, 1980 PA 278, as amended, MCL 423.321 et seq. VII. PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING The GRANTEE agrees to adhere to all contracting and procurement requirements as outlined in the MISGP Handbook for the year the grant award was issued or the most recent MISGP Handbook. The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to deny the use of any consultant, contractor, associate, or other personnel to perform any portion of the project. The GRANTEE is solely responsible for all contractual activities performed under this Agreement. Further, the DEPARTMENT will consider the GRANTEE to be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the anticipated grant. All subcontractors used by the GRANTEE in performing the project shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement and shall be PR5756 (7/28/2021)3 of 7 qualified to perform the duties required. VIII. USE OF MATERIAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LICENSES Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, the GRANTEE may release information or material developed under this Agreement, provided it includes specific recognition of assistance received from the MISGP. For research related Agreement Activities, State acknowledges that Grantee will be the sole and exclusive owner to all right, title, and interest in Grantee Data, and research related Agreement Activities, excluding State Data. “Grantee Data” shall be defined as data collected from sources other than the State or data generated as the result of the research related Agreement Activities. Grantee grants the State a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, irrevocable, and unlimited license to use, publish, or otherwise distribute all such research related Agreement Activities, Grantee Data, materials, or ideas created and developed by Grantee under this Agreement for non-commercial purposes, throughout the world. Ownership of anything created by Grantee shall be subject to 37 CFR Part 401. For Agreement Activities that are Works Made for Hire as defined in Section 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976, Grantee hereby acknowledges that the State is and will be the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest in the Agreement Activities and all associated intellectual property rights. IX. ASSIGNABILITY This Agreement and grant may not be transferred or assigned to any other agency, group, or individual without prior written approval by the DEPARTMENT. X. NON-DISCRIMINATION The GRANTEE shall comply with the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453, as amended, MCL 37.2101 et seq., the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, as amended, MCL 37.1101 et seq., and all other federal, state, and local fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws and covenants that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with respect to his or her hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of his or her sex, race, color, religion, national origin, residence, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status or disability that is unrelated to the individual’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position. The GRANTEE agrees to include in every subcontract entered into for the performance of this Agreement this covenant not to discriminate in employment. A breach of this covenant is a material breach of this Agreement. No individual shall be denied access to grant-funded facilities or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, residence, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status or disability. XI. LIABILITY The GRANTEE hereby represents that it will defend any suit brought against either party that involves title, ownership, or specific rights, including appurtenant riparian rights, of any lands controlled by the GRANTEE connected with or affected by the project. The GRANTEE is responsible for all claims, demands, judgments, and expenses, including attorney fees, from any and all loss, damage, or injury to person or property, or death arising under or in any manner related to the Agreement, the activities authorized by the Agreement or the use and occupancy of the premises, project area or facilities. XII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST No government employee, or member of the legislative, judicial, or executive branches, or member of the GRANTEE’s Board of Directors, its employees, partner agencies, or their families shall benefit financially from any part of this Agreement. XIII. ANTI-LOBBYING The GRANTEE shall not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying as defined in the State of Michigan’s lobbying statute, MCL 4.415(2). “‘Lobbying’ means communicating directly with an official of the executive branch of state government or an official in the legislative branch of state government for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.” XIV. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION By signing this Agreement, the GRANTEE certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it, its agents, and its subcontractors: 1.Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or the state. 2.Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction, as defined in 45 CFR 1185; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, PR5756 (7/28/2021)4 of 7 forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. 3.Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subsection (2). 4.Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default. XV. IRAN SANCTIONS ACT By signing this Agreement, the GRANTEE is certifying that it is not an Iran linked business, and that its contractors are not Iran linked businesses, as defined in MCL 129.312. XVI. AUDIT AND ACCESS TO RECORDS The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to conduct a programmatic and financial audit of the project and may withhold payment until the audit is satisfactorily completed. The GRANTEE will be required to maintain all pertinent records and evidence pertaining to this Agreement, including grant funds, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and other procedures specified by the State. The State or any of its duly authorized representatives must have access, upon reasonable notice, to such books, records, documents, and other evidence for the purpose of inspection, audit, and copying. The GRANTEE will provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. All records must be maintained for a minimum of seven years after the final payment has been issued to the GRANTEE by the DEPARTMENT. XVII. INSURANCE The GRANTEE shall acquire and maintain insurance which will protect the GRANTEE from claims which may arise out of or result from the GRANTEE’S operations under this Agreement, whether performed by the GRANTEE, a subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the GRANTEE, or anyone for whose acts may hold them liable. Such insurance shall be with companies authorized to do business in the State of Michigan in such amounts and against such risks as are ordinarily carried by similar entities, including but not limited to public liability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance or a program of self-insurance complying with the requirements of Michigan law. The GRANTEE shall provide evidence of such insurance to the DEPARTMENT at its request. XVIII. OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING The GRANTEE agrees to notify the DEPARTMENT immediately if funding for the same or a substantially similar project is received and to cease all activity under this Agreement until the difference in scope between projects is identified and agreed upon by all parties. The GRANTEE guarantees that any claims for reimbursement made to the DEPARTMENT under this Agreement must not be financed by any source other than the DEPARTMENT under the terms of this Agreement. If funding is received through any other source, the GRANTEE agrees to delete from GRANTEE's billings, or to immediately refund to the DEPARTMENT, the total amount representing such duplication of funding. XIX. ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT The DEPARTMENT will make payment to the GRANTEE as follows: 1.The DEPARTMENT will pay the GRANTEE a total amount not to exceed the amount on page 1 of this Agreement, in accordance with the application. Any cost overruns incurred to complete the project activities called for by this Agreement shall be the sole responsibility of the GRANTEE. 2.To be eligible for payment, the GRANTEE must submit a complete payment request to the DEPARTMENT on form(s) provided by the DEPARTMENT and have satisfied all progress reporting requirements due prior to the date of the payment request. 3.The GRANTEE may request up to fifty percent (50%) of the approved grant amount as an advance prior to incurring costs. The advance amount requested must be reasonable in relationship to the project’s cash flow and necessary for the success of the project. The entire advance amount must be earned and documented on a reimbursement request before additional payments will be made to the GRANTEE. 4.The GRANTEE is required to submit documentation of all costs incurred to the project. Documentation of expenditures must meet written DEPARTMENT requirements as specified in the MISGP Handbook for the year the grant was issued or the most recent version of the MISGP handbook. The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to request additional information necessary to substantiate payment. 5.The GRANTEE must submit a reimbursement request within six months of incurring project expenses. The reimbursement request must be for a specific identified time period and must contain all grant expenses that have occurred during that time period. Expenses not submitted within the correct time period or older than six months may be considered ineligible for payment. 6.The GRANTEE must be a registered vendor with the State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) system to receive payments. The registration website is: https://sigma.michigan.gov/PRDVSS1X1/Advantage4. All grant funds will be paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 7.Due to the State’s year-end closing procedures, an estimate of expenditures from the GRANTEE’s last reimbursement request through September 30 must be submitted to allow the State to complete its accounting for that fiscal year. Advance notification regarding the due date for the estimate of expenditures will be sent to PR5756 (7/28/2021)5 of 7 the GRANTEE. 8.The DEPARTMENT will hold back 10% of the approved grant amount until review and approval of project completion. Final payment of the remaining ten percent (10%) of the approved grant amount will be released upon DEPARTMENT approval of the GRANTEE’s Final Narrative Report, Final Deliverables Workbook, Final Reimbursement Request and satisfactory project completion as determined by the DEPARTMENT. XX. CLOSEOUT A determination of project completion, which may include a site inspection and an audit, shall be made by the DEPARTMENT after the GRANTEE has satisfactorily completed the reporting activities, and provided products and deliverables described in the application. Upon issuance of final payment from the DEPARTMENT, the GRANTEE releases the DEPARTMENT of all claims against the DEPARTMENT arising under this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or by State law, final payment under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the DEPARTMENT’s claims against the GRANTEE. All records must be maintained for a minimum of seven years after the final payment has been issued to the GRANTEE by the DEPARTMENT. The GRANTEE shall immediately refund to the DEPARTMENT any payments in excess of the costs allowed by this Agreement. XXI. CANCELLATION This Agreement may be canceled by the DEPARTMENT, upon 30 days written notice, due to Executive Order, budgetary reduction, other lack of funding, upon request by the GRANTEE, or upon mutual Agreement by the DEPARTMENT and GRANTEE. The DEPARTMENT may honor requests for just and equitable compensation to the GRANTEE for all satisfactory and eligible work completed under this Agreement up until 30 days after written notice, upon which time all outstanding reports and documents are due to the DEPARTMENT and the DEPARTMENT will no longer be liable to pay the GRANTEE for any further charges to the grant. XXII. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated by the DEPARTMENT as follows: 1.Upon 30 days written notice to the GRANTEE: a.If the GRANTEE fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, or with the requirements of the authorizing legislation, or the rules promulgated thereunder, or other applicable law or rules. b.If the GRANTEE knowingly and willingly presents false information to the DEPARTMENT for the purpose of obtaining this Agreement or any payment under this Agreement. c.If the DEPARTMENT finds that the GRANTEE, or any of the GRANTEE’s agents or representatives, offered or gave gratuities, favors, or gifts of monetary value to any official, employee, or agent of the State in an attempt to secure a subcontract or favorable treatment in awarding, amending, or making any determinations related to the performance of this Agreement. d.If the GRANTEE or any subcontractor, manufacturer, or supplier of the GRANTEE appears in the register of persons engaging in unfair labor practices that is compiled by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or its successor. e.During the 30-day written notice period, the DEPARTMENT shall withhold payment for any findings under subparagraphs a through d, above and the GRANTEE will immediately cease charging to the grant. 2.Immediately and without further liability to the DEPARTMENT if the GRANTEE, or any agent of the GRANTEE, or any agent of any subcontract is: a.Convicted of a criminal offense incident to the application for or performance of a State, public, or private contract or subcontract; b.Convicted of a criminal offense, including but not limited to any of the following: embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or attempting to influence a public employee to breach the ethical conduct standards for State of Michigan employees; c.Convicted under state or federal antitrust statutes; d.Convicted of any other criminal offense that, in the sole discretion of the DEPARTMENT, reflects on the GRANTEE’s business integrity; or e.Added to the federal or state Suspension and Debarment list. If the DEPARTMENT terminates this agreement as provided in Section XXII, the DEPARTMENT may require the GRANTEE to repay all or a portion of funds used in violation of this Agreement. Failure of the GRANTEE to comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Upon breach of the Agreement by the GRANTEE, the DEPARTMENT, in addition to any other remedy provided by law, may: PR5756 (7/28/2021)6 of 7 a.Terminate this Agreement; and/or b.Withhold and/or cancel future payments to the GRANTEE under this Agreement or any other grant projects administered by DEPARTMENT until the violation is resolved to the satisfaction of the DEPARTMENT; and/or c.Withhold action on all pending and future grant applications submitted by the GRANTEE and/or d.Require repayment of grant funds paid to GRANTEE in violation of this Agreement; and/or e.Require specific performance of the Agreement. PR5756 (7/28/2021)7 of 7 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Memo Agenda #: 6 Department: Outdoor Learning and Environmental Stewardship From: Ashlie Smith, Chief Subject: FY2026 EGLE Great Lakes Management Program Grant Acceptance RECOMMENDED MOTION Move to approve the grant agreement for the FY2026 EGLE Great Lakes Management Program Grant Acceptance and forward to the Board of Commissioners for their approval. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Oakland County Parks (OCP) has been awarded FY2026 Great Lakes Management Program Grant funding in the amount of $42,000 from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Water Resources Division (WRD), for the grant period of October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. Grant funding will be used to reduce the spread and negative impacts of European Frogbit (EFB) by expanding early detection and control actions through the Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). OCP is a founding member of the Oakland County CISMA, a collaborative partnership of 44 townships, park services, nonprofit organizations, and other allied partners working to minimize the impacts of and control invasive species throughout Oakland County. Funds will support training CISMA staff on EFB identification, detection, and control; development of EFB surveillance and control workplans; early detection monitoring; and control of established invasive species at surveyed locations. ATTACHMENTS 1. FY2026 EGLE Great Lakes Management Program Grant Agreement RETURN TO AGENDA Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 1 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Great Lakes Management Program Grant Agreement Between the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the Oakland County This Grant Agreement (Agreement) is made between the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Water Resources Division (State), and the Oakland County (Grantee). The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding in exchange for work to be performed for the project named below. The State is authorized to provide grant assistance pursuant to the United States Environmental Protection Agency through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Legislative appropriation of funds for grant assistance is set forth in Public Act 22 of 2025. This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions specified herein. Project Information: Project Name: Detecting and Controlling EFB in Michigan Waters Project #: AISEFB26-08 Amount of Grant: $42,000.00 % of Grant State 0 / % of Grant Federal 100 Amount of Match: $0 = 0% PROJECT TOTAL: $42,000.00 (Grant Plus Match) Start Date (executed by EGLE): 10/1/2025 End Date: 12/31/2027 Grantee Contact Information: Name and Title: Dave Woodward, Board Chair Organization: Oakland County Address: 2100 Pontiac Lake Road City, State and Zip Code: Waterford Township, Michigan 48328 Phone Number: 248-882-8643 Email Address: canniffp@oakgov.com Federal ID Number (Required for Federal Funding): 38-6004876w UEI Number (Required for Federal Funding): HZ4EUKDD7AB4 SIGMA Vendor Number: CV00172 Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 2 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) State Contact Information: Name and Title: Thomas Alwin, Aquatic Biologist Division/Office: Water Resources Division Address: P.O. Box 30458 City, State and Zip Code: Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958 Phone Number: 517-342-4069 Email Address: AlwinT@Michigan.gov The individuals signing below certify by their signatures that they are authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of their agencies and that the parties will fulfill the terms of this Agreement, including any attached appendices, as set forth herein. Dave Woodward, Board Chair Signature Name and Title Date Jerrod Sanders, Director, Water Resources Division Signature Name and Title Date Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 3 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) I. Project Scope This Agreement and its appendices constitute the entire Agreement between the State and the Grantee and may be modified only by written agreement between the State and the Grantee. (A) The scope of this project is limited to the activities specified in Appendix A and such activities as are authorized by the State under this Agreement. Any change in project scope requires prior written approval in accordance with Section III, Changes, in this Agreement. (B) By acceptance of this Agreement, the Grantee commits to complete the project identified in Appendix A within the time period allowed for in this Agreement and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon signature by the State, this Agreement shall be effective from the start date until the end date on page 1 of this Agreement. The State shall have no responsibility to provide funding to the Grantee for project work performed except between the start date and the end date specified on page 1. Expenditures made by the Grantee prior to the start date or after the end date of this Agreement are not eligible for payment under this Agreement. Any changes to this Agreement shall be requested by the Grantee or the State in writing and implemented only upon approval in writing by the State. The State reserves the right to deny requests for changes to this Agreement or to the appendices. No changes can be implemented without approval by the State. The Grantee shall submit deliverables and follow reporting requirements specified in Appendix A of this Agreement. (A) The Grantee must complete and submit quarterly financial and progress reports according to a form and format prescribed by the State and must include supporting documentation of eligible project expenses. These reports shall be due according to the following: January 1 – March 31 April 30 April 1 – June 30 July 31 July 1 – September 30 Before October 15* October 1 – December 31 January 31 Due to the State’s year-end closing procedures, there will be an accelerated due date for the report covering July 1 – September 30. Advance notification regarding the due date for the quarter ending Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 4 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) September 30 will be sent to the Grantee. If the Grantee is unable to submit a report in early October for the quarter ending September 30, an estimate of expenditures through September 30 must be submitted to allow the State to complete its accounting for that fiscal year. V. Grantee Responsibilities Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 5 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) any such filing may subject the Grantee, its agents, and/or employees to criminal and civil prosecution and/or termination of this Agreement. VI. Use of Material VII. Assignability VIII. Subcontracts IX. Nondiscrimination et seq.; the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, as amended, MCL 37.1101 et seq.; and all other federal, state, and local fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws and covenants that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with respect to their hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of their race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the individual’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position. The Grantee agrees to include in every subcontract entered into for the performance of this Agreement this covenant not to discriminate in employment. A breach of this covenant is a material breach of this Agreement. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 6 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) X. Unfair Labor Practices The Grantee shall comply with the State Contracts with Certain Employers Prohibited, 1980 PA 278, as amended, MCL 423.321 et seq. The Grantee will submit all digital products specifically requested by the State Contact in compliance with the federal Web Content Accessibility Guidelines in accordance with the State of Michigan Digital Standards for the purpose of adding content to one or more State of Michigan website. (A) The Grantee, not the State, is responsible for all liabilities as a result of claims, judgments, or costs arising out of activities to be carried out by the Grantee under this Agreement if the liability is caused by the Grantee or any employee or agent of the Grantee acting within the scope of their employment or agency. (B) Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as a waiver of any governmental immunity by the Grantee, the State, their agencies, or their employees as provided by statute or court decisions. No government employee; member of the legislative, judicial, or executive branches of government; or member of the Grantee’s Board of Directors, its employees, partner agencies, or their families shall benefit financially from any part of this Agreement. If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with federal funds, then in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, as appropriate, the Grantee shall comply with Title 18 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 1913, Lobbying with Appropriated Moneys, commonly known as the Anti-Lobbying Act, which prohibits the use of all project funds regardless of source, to engage in lobbying the state or federal government or in litigation against the State. Further, the Grantee shall require that the language of this assurance be included in the award documents of all subawards at all tiers. If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with state funds, the Grantee shall not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying as defined in the State of Michigan’s lobbying statute, Lobbyists, Lobbying Agents, and Lobbying Activities, 1978 PA 472, as amended, specifically MCL 4.415(2), which states “Lobbying means communicating directly with an official of the executive branch of state government or an official in the legislative branch of state government for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.” The Grantee shall not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of litigation against the State. Further, the Grantee shall require that language of this assurance be included in the award documents of all subawards at all tiers. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 7 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) XV. Debarment and Suspension By signing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies that it has checked the federal debarment and suspension list with the federal System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov to verify that its agents and subcontractors: (1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal or state agency. (2) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction, as defined in 45 CFR, Part 1185, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement); violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. (3) Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subsection (2). (4) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement had one or more public (federal, state, or local) transaction terminated for cause or default. (5) Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other state or federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. *Federal Funds Only* Each eligible applicant must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration with the federal SAM at SAM.gov. The State reserves the right to conduct a programmatic and financial audit of the project, and the State may withhold payment until the audit is satisfactorily completed. The Grantee will be required to maintain all pertinent records and evidence pertaining to this Agreement, including grant and any required matching funds, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and other procedures specified by the State. The State or any of its duly authorized representatives must have access, upon reasonable notice, to such books, records, documents, and other evidence for the purpose of inspection, audit, and copying. The Grantee will provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. All records must be maintained for a minimum of five years after the final payment has been issued to the Grantee by the State. (A) The Grantee must maintain insurance or self-insurance that will protect it from claims that may arise from the Grantee’s actions under this Agreement. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 8 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (B) The Grantee must comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws while engaging in activities authorized under this Agreement. XVIII. Other Sources of Funding XIX. Compensation All other costs necessary to complete the project are the sole responsibility of the Grantee. XX. Closeout Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 9 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (C) The Grantee shall immediately refund to the State any payments in excess of the costs allowed by this Agreement. XXI. Cancellation XXII. Termination Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 10 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (B) If a grant is terminated, the State reserves the right to require the Grantee to repay all or a portion of funds received under this Agreement. XXIII. Iran Economic Sanctions Act Program-Specific Requirements XXIV. Disclosure of Information XXV. Advances XXVI. Quality Assurance/Quality Control XXVII. Prevailing Wage et seq., which requires that prevailing wages and fringe benefits be paid to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded projects over $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or works. XXVIII. Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species •Avoiding infested areas when possible. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 11 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) •Conducting field work in upstream areas before downstream areas to decrease the likelihood of carrying species further up into the watershed or visiting highest quality/least invaded sites before invaded sites during a trip. •Performing basic decontamination steps such as: o Visually inspecting and removing any plants or mud from footwear (boots, hip boots, and waders). o Visually inspecting, removing, and properly disposing of any plants and mud from field equipment (nets, shovels, rakes, etc.) and vehicles (cars, boats, ATVs, etc.). o Draining all water from boats (motor, live well, bilge, and transom well) and equipment prior to leaving the site and before entering a new waterbody. o Thoroughly drying boats and equipment (5-7 days, if possible) between sites. o Disinfecting boats and equipment between sites (e.g., diluted bleach solution or heated pressure washer). Disinfection should be conducted away from surface waters, at a location where the disinfecting solution will not enter any storm sewers and/or surface waters. ▪Typical diluted bleach solution treatment is one-half cup (4 fluid ounces) bleach to 5 gallons of water applied by spraying or sponge so surface is thoroughly exposed to bleach solution for 10 minutes. ▪Typical heated pressure wash is 140⁰ water temperature sprayed for 5-10 seconds. o Thoroughly washing vehicles and boats between sites (e.g., drive-through car wash). •Using only native plants and seed for restorations and best management practices. If invasive aquatic or terrestrial plants are collected from a site, the Grantee will take steps to minimize the spread of these species. Dispose of invasive plant material by bagging and transporting to a landfill, composting, or burning, as appropriate and in compliance with local and state laws. The State is asking all grantees to be on the lookout for invasive species that have limited distribution or are not yet known to be established in Michigan. A “Watch List” of Michigan’s high priority aquatic invasive species, along with how to report sightings, can be found at Michigan.gov/AquaticInvasives. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 12 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Federally Funded Program-Specific Requirements XXIX. Federal Funding Requirements A maximum of $10,800.00 or 100% of total disbursements is funded with federal funding. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) title is Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the CFDA number is 66.469. The federal grant number is GL-00E06014. This Agreement is either partially funded with federal funds from the USEPA or used to match a federally-funded grant. The Grantee agrees to fulfill conditions that the federal government has imposed on the State as a condition of federal funding as indicated herein and in all appendices. By accepting this Agreement, the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal statutes and regulations in effect with respect to the period during which it receives grant funding. These regulations include, but are not limited to, the following: (A) Single Audit. Grantees spending $1,000,000 or more in federal funds in their fiscal year shall have a single audit performed in compliance with 2 CFR, Part 200, Section 200.501. This audit must be performed and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse at Harvester.Census.gov/FACWeb/ within nine (9) months from the end of the Grantee's fiscal year or 30 days after receiving the report from the auditors. It is the responsibility of the Grantee to report the expenditures related to this Agreement on the Grantee’s annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. (B) The Grantee will comply with the Hatch Political Activity Act of 1939, as amended, 5 U.S.C., Sections 7321-7326; and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C., Section 4728, Transfer of Functions, which states that employees working in programs financed with federal grants may not be a candidate for elective public office in a partisan election, use official authority or influence to affect the result of an election, or influence a state or local officer to provide financial support for a political purpose. (C) Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. Grantees and their sub entities are prohibited from procuring or obtaining equipment, services, or systems that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. As described in Public Law 115-232, section 889, covered telecommunications equipment is telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities). Grantees, sub entities, and borrowers also may not use USEPA funds to purchase: (a) For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities). (b) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment. (c) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 13 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Costs incurred for telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment such as phones, internet, video surveillance, and cloud servers are allowable except for the following circumstances: Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 14 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) proposed travel in general terms in their request for approval. Requests for prior approval must be submitted to the Project Administrator on page 1 of this agreement. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 15 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Part 33, Grantees are not required to negotiate or apply fair share objectives in procurements under assistance agreements. (6) MBE/WBE Reporting; 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart E When required, the Grantee agrees to complete and submit an “MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements” report (USEPA Form 5700-52A) on an annual basis. Reporting is required for agreements where funds are budgeted for construction, equipment, services, and supplies with a cumulative total that exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) (currently, $250,000; see 2 CFR, Part 200, Section 200.1), including amendments and/or modifications. When reporting is required, all procurement actions are reportable, not just the portion that exceeds the SAT. MBE/WBE reports should be sent to: EGLE-WRD-Sigma@Michigan.gov or EGLE WRD Administration P.O. Box 30458 Lansing, MI 48909-7958 The current USEPA Form 5700-52A can be found at the USEPA’s grantee forms web page at USEPA.gov/system/files/documents/2021-08/USEPA_form_5700_52a.pdf. Annual reports are due by October 30 of each year. Final reports are due 120 days after the end of the project period. This provision represents an approved exception from the MBE/WBE reporting requirements as described in 40 CFR, Part 33, Section 33.502. (7) MBE/WBE Recordkeeping; 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart E The Grantee agrees to comply with all recordkeeping requirements as stipulated in 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart E, including creating and maintaining a bidders list, when required. Any document created as a record to demonstrate compliance with any requirement of 40 CFR, Part 33, must be maintained pursuant to the requirements stated in this Subpart. (J) Electronic/Digital Signatures on Form(s)/Document(s). Throughout the life of this agreement, the Grantee agrees to ensure that any form(s)/document(s) required to be signed by the Grantee and submitted through any means including but not limited to hard copy via U.S. mail or express mail, hand delivery or through electronic means such as e-mail are: (1) signed by the individual identified on the form/document, and (2) the signer has the authority to sign the form/document for the Grantee. Submission of any signed form(s)/document(s) is subject to any provisions of law on making false statements (e.g., 18 U.S.C. 1001) (K) Civil Rights. The Grantee agrees to comply fully with applicable civil rights statutes. (L) Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance. All laboratory and field activities conducted for this Agreement must be in accordance and compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental laws, regulations and guidelines. (M) Management Practice. The recipient agrees to properly operate and maintain any best management practices implemented through this Agreement in accordance with design standards and specifications. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 16 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (N) Disposition of Wastes. The Grantee agrees to dispose of all wastes in accordance with State and Federal regulation. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 17 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) use copyrighted works or other data developed under this Agreement for federal or State purposes. Examples of federal purpose include, but are not limited to: Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 18 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (3) An estimated number of participants in the event and a description of their roles. Funding for light refreshments, meals, and space rental may not be used for any portion of an event where alcohol is served, purchased, or otherwise available as part of the event or meeting, even if the project funds are not used to purchase the alcohol. Note: United States General Services Administration regulations define light refreshments for morning, afternoon, or evening breaks to include, but not be limited to, coffee, tea, milk, juice, soft drinks, donuts, bagels, fruit, pretzels, cookies, chips, or muffins (41 CFR, Part 301, Conference Planning, Section 301-74.7). (V) Drug-Free Workplace. The Grantee organization of this Agreement must make an ongoing, good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace pursuant to the specific requirements set forth in 2 CFR, Part 1536, Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance), Subpart B. Additionally, in accordance with these regulations, the Grantee organization must identify all known workplaces under its federal awards and keep this information on file during the performance of the award. (W) Hotel-Motel Fire Safety. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C., Section 2225, Fire Prevention and Control Guidelines for Places of Public Accommodation, if applicable, the Grantee agrees to ensure that all space for conferences, meetings, conventions, or training seminars funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the protection and control guidelines of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, as amended. Grantees may search the Hotel-Motel National Master List to see if a property is in compliance. (X) Recycled Paper. When directed to provide paper documents, the Grantee agrees to use recycled paper and double-sided printing for all reports that are prepared as a part of this Agreement. This requirement does not apply to reports prepared on forms supplied by the State or USEPA or to standard forms that are printed on recycled paper and available through the General Services Administration. (Y) Recycled Products. Consistent with the goals of Section 6002, Federal Procurement, of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C., Section 6962, Federal Procurement, state and local institutions of higher education, hospitals, and nonprofit organization Grantees agree to give preference in procurement programs to the purchase of specific products containing recycled materials, as identified in 40 CFR, Part 247, Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Materials. Consistent with Section 6002 of the RCRA and 2 CFR, Part 200, Section 200.322, state agencies or agencies of a political subdivision of a state and its contractors are required to purchase certain items made from recycled materials, as identified in 40 CFR, Part 247, when the purchase price exceeds $10,000 during the course of a fiscal year or where the quantity of such items acquired in the course of the preceding fiscal year was $10,000 or more. Pursuant to 40 CFR, Part 247, Section 247.2(d), the Grantee may decide not to procure such items if they are not reasonably available in a reasonable period, fail to meet reasonable performance standards, or are only available at an unreasonable price. (Z) Trafficking in Persons. The Grantee, the Grantee’s employees, sub entities under this award, and sub entities’ employees may not – 1) Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons; Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 19 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) 2) Procure a commercial sex act; or 3) Use forced labor in performance of the award or any subawards. This award may be unilaterally terminated, without penalty, if the Grantee or a sub entity – 1) Is determined to have violated a prohibition in this award term; or 2) Has an employee who is determined to have violated a prohibition in this award term through conduct that is either – a. Associated with performance under this award; or b. Imputed to the Grantee or sub entity using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that are provided in 2 CFR Part 180, ‘‘OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non- procurement),’’ as implemented at 2 CFR Part 1532. (AA) Permits. The Grantee must obtain all necessary permits prior to implementation of any activity funded under this Agreement that may fall under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Grantee must keep documentation regarding necessary permits in their project files. (AB) Geospatial Data Standards. All geospatial data created must be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee endorsed standards. Information on these standards may be found at FGDC.gov. (AC) Acknowledgement on Products, Signage, and Announcements for Public or Media Events. A funding acknowledgement statement must be included on all products and is available from the State contact listed on page 1 of this agreement. Examples include digital or print materials for workshops, conferences, demonstration days, or other events as part of a project. In addition, the State Contact must be notified at least 15 working days prior to any public or media events publicizing significant events related to the project to provide the opportunity for attendance and participation by state and federal representatives. If the GLRI logos are used on websites, outreach materials, reports or publications along with logos from other participating entities, the GLRI logo must not be prominently displayed to imply that any of the Grantee’s or sub-Grantee’s activities are being conducted by the USEPA. Instead, the GLRI logo should be accompanied with a statement indicating that the Grantee received financial support from the USEPA under an Assistance Agreement. The Grantee shall ensure that a visible project identification sign (with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative logo is erected as appropriate at each on-the-ground protection or restoration project. Each sign must give project information and credit the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and appropriate federal agencies for funding. The Grantee will determine the design, placement, and materials for each sign. The GLRI logo should be accompanied with the statement indicating that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy received financial support in the amount of $440,000 from the USEPA. (AD) Executive Pay. Grantees whose gross income in the previous tax year was $300,000 or more will verify in writing to the State Contact that they are exempt from reporting total compensation of executives required under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (Transparency Act), as defined in 2 CFR, Part 170, Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information, Section 170.320. This verification is due by the end of the month following the month the State made the grant award. In so doing, the Grantee is stating that: Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 20 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (1) They did not in the preceding tax year receive 80 percent (80%) or more of their annual gross revenues from federal procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act; and $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from federal procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act. (2) The public has access to information about the compensation of executives through periodic reports filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; or Section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (AE) Management Fees. Consistent with the USEPA’s prohibition on management fees, the Grantee will not include management fees in project budgets. Such fees or similar charges refer to expenses added to the direct costs in order to accumulate and reserve funds for ongoing business expenses, unforeseen liabilities, or for other similar costs not allowable under this Agreement. (AF) Patents and Inventions. Rights to inventions made under this Agreement are subject to federal patent and licensing regulations, which are codified at 37 CFR, Part 401, Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements; and the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, as amended 35 U.S.C., Sections 200-212. Pursuant to the Bayh-Dole Act, the USEPA and the State retain the right to worldwide, nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license to practice the invention owned by this Agreement holder, as defined in the Bayh-Dole Act. To streamline the invention reporting process and to facilitate compliance with the Bayh-Dole Act, the Grantee must utilize the Interagency Edison extramural invention reporting system at iEdison.gov. Annual utilization reports must be submitted through the system. The Grantee is required to notify the State Contact when an invention report, patent report, or utilization report is filed at iEdison.gov. (AG) Human Subjects. No research involving human subjects will be conducted under this Agreement without prior written approval of the State to proceed with that research. If engaged in human subjects’ research as part of this Agreement, the Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 26, Protection of Human Subjects. This includes, at Subpart A, Basic USEPA Policy for Protection of Subjects in Human Research Conducted or Supported. It also includes, at Subparts B, C, and D, prohibitions and additional protections for children, nursing women, pregnant women, and fetuses in research conducted or supported by the USEPA. The Grantee further agrees to comply with the USEPA’s procedures for oversight of the Grantee’s compliance with 40 CFR, Part 26, as given in USEPA Order 1000.17 Change A1 (Policy and Procedures on Protection of Human Research Subjects in USEPA Conducted or Supported Research). As per this order, no human subject may be involved in any research conducted under this Agreement, including recruitment, until the research has been approved or determined to be exempt by the USEPA’s Human Subjects Research Review Official after review of the approval or exemption determination of the Institutional Review Board(s) with jurisdiction over the research under 40 CFR. (AH) Animal Subjects. The Grantee agrees to comply with the Animal Welfare Act of 1966, as amended, 7 USC 2131- 2156 and also agrees to abide by the “U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals used in Testing, Research, and Training.”. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 21 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (AI) Build America, Buy America. Buy America Preference. Grantees of an award for infrastructure are hereby notified that none of the funds provided under this award may be used for an infrastructure project unless: Incorporation into an infrastructure project. The Buy America Preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America Preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished infrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project. Categorization of articles, materials, and supplies. An article, material, or supply should only be classified into one of the following categories: (i) Iron or steel products; (ii) Manufactured products; (iii) Construction materials; or (iv) Section 70917(c) materials. An article, material, or supply should not be considered to fall into multiple categories. In some cases, an article, material, or supply may not fall under any of the categories listed in this paragraph. The classification of an article, material, or supply as falling into one of the categories listed in this paragraph must be made based on its status at the time it is brought to the work site for incorporation into an infrastructure project. In general, the work site is the location of the infrastructure project at which the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials will be incorporated. Application of the Buy America Preference by category. An article, material, or supply incorporated into an infrastructure project must meet the Buy America Preference for only the single category in which it is classified. Determining the cost of components for manufactured products. In determining whether the cost of components for manufactured products is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components, use the following instructions: Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 22 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (b) For components manufactured by the manufacturer, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (a), plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the manufactured product. Construction material standards. The Buy America Preference applies to the following construction materials incorporated into infrastructure projects. Each construction material is followed by a standard for the material to be considered “produced in the United States.” Except as specifically provided, only a single standard should be applied to a single construction material. (1) Non-ferrous metals. All manufacturing processes, from initial smelting or melting through final shaping, coating, and assembly, occurred in the United States. (2) Plastic and polymer-based products. All manufacturing processes, from initial combination of constituent plastic or polymer-based inputs, or, where applicable, constituent composite materials, until the item is in its final form, occurred in the United States. (3) Glass. All manufacturing processes, from initial batching and melting of raw materials through annealing, cooling, and cutting, occurred in the United States. (4) Fiber optic cable (including drop cable). All manufacturing processes, from the initial ribboning (if applicable), through buffering, fiber stranding and jacketing, occurred in the United States. All manufacturing processes also include the standards for glass and optical fiber, but not for nonferrous metals, plastic and polymer-based products, or any others. (5) Optical fiber. All manufacturing processes, from the initial preform fabrication stage through the completion of the draw, occurred in the United States. (6) Lumber. All manufacturing processes, from initial debarking through treatment and planning, occurred in the United States. (7) Drywall. All manufacturing processes, from initial blending of mined or synthetic gypsum plaster and additives through cutting and drying of sandwiched panels, occurred in the United States. (8) Engineered wood. All manufacturing processes from the initial combination of constituent materials until the wood product is in its final form, occurred in the United States. Waivers. When supported by rationale provided in IIJA §70914, the Grantee may submit a waiver request in writing to USEPA. Grantees should request guidance on the submission instructions of an USEPA waiver request from the USEPA Project Officer for this agreement. A list of approved USEPA waivers (general applicability and project specific) is available on the USEPA Build America, Buy America website. USEPA may waive the application of the Buy America Preference when it has determined that one of the following exceptions applies: (1) applying the Buy America Preference would be inconsistent with the public interest; (2) the types of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality; or (3) the inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 23 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) For questions regarding the Build America, Buy America Act requirements for this assistance agreement or to determine if there is an approved waiver in place, please contact the USEPA Project Officer for this agreement. Definitions. For legal definitions and sourcing requirements, the Grantee must consult the USEPA Build America, Buy America website, 2 CFR Part 184, and the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Memorandum M-24-02 Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure (AJ) Grant funds may not be used to support or oppose union organizing, whether directly or as an offset for other funds. (AK) Reporting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse. Consistent with 2 CFR 200.113, the Grantee and any sub entities must report, in a timely manner, any violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting this award to the USEPA Project Officer and the USEPA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline. The methods to contact the OIG Hotline are: (1) online submission via the OIG Hotline Complaint Form; (2) email to OIG_Hotline@USEPA.gov; (3) by phone at 1-888-546-8740; or (4) by U.S. Mail directed to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (2410T), Washington, DC 20460. To support awareness of the OIG Hotline, Grantees and/or sub entities receiving a USEPA award or subaward of $1,000,000 or more must display OIG Hotline posters in facilities where the work is performed under the grant. OIG Hotline posters may be downloaded or printed or may be obtained by contacting the OIG at 1-888-546-8740. Grantees and sub entities need not comply with this requirement if they have established a mechanism, such as a hotline, by which employees may report suspected instances of improper conduct and have provided instructions that encourage employees to make such reports. (AL) Whistleblower Protections. This award is subject is to whistleblower protections, including the protections established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 providing that an employee of the Grantee or a sub entity may not be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing to a covered person or body information that the employee reasonably believes is evidence of gross mismanagement of a federal grant or subaward, a gross waste of federal funds, an abuse of authority relating to a federal grant or subaward, a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or a violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a federal grant or subaward. These covered persons or bodies include: a. A member of Congress or a representative of a committee of Congress. b. An Inspector General. c. The Government Accountability Office. d. A federal employee responsible for contract or grant oversight or management at the relevant agency. e. An authorized official of the United States Department of Justice or other law enforcement agency. f. A court or grand jury. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 24 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) g. A management official or other employee of the contractor, subcontractor, or grantee who has the responsibility to investigate, discover, or address misconduct. Consistent with 41 U.S.C. 4712(d), the Grantee and sub entity shall inform their employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce or organization, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C., Section 4712. Additional information about whistleblower protections, including protections for such employees, may be found on the OIG’s Whistleblower Protection web page. (AM) Certifications and Consequences of Fraud. Per 2 CFR 200.415(a) Required Certifications, to assure that expenditures are proper and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Federal award and approved project budgets, the financial reports or vouchers requesting payment under this agreement will include a certification that must be signed by an official who is authorized to legally bind the Grantee which reads as follows: “By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the report is true, complete, and accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and conditions of the Federal award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729-3730 and 3801-3812).” Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 25 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Appendix A: Project-Specific Requirements GLRI Workplan 1. Project Title: Detecting and controlling European Frog-bit in Michigan waters 2. Project Funding Request: Federal Request $440,000 Applicant contribution $ $0 3. Bundling of Projects: N/A 4. Recipient Information and Project Manager •Organization Name: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Water Resources Division (WRD) •Organization Address: 525 West Allegan Street, Box 30458, Lansing, MI 48909-7958 Project Manager •Contact Name: Thomas Alwin •Address: 525 West Allegan Street, Box 30458, Lansing, MI 48909-7958 •Phone: 517-342-4069 •Fax: 517-241-9003 •E-mail: alwint@mi.gov 5. Project Location(s): This project will work with all interested/able Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. HUC8 Codes: 4100006, 4090002, 4100002, 4050002, 4070005, 4080104, 4090005, 4050005, 4080101, 4060101, 4070003, 4080206, 4060104, 4090003, 4080203, 4070006, 4090004, 4060105, 4050006, 4080102, 4080204, 4060102, 4050003, 4050001, 4080201, 4060103, 4050004, 4100003, 4070007, 4080202, 4040001, 7120001, 4100001, 4050007, 4070004, 4080205, 4080103 Potential Place(s) of Performance The Primary Place of Performance for this project is EGLE’s office in Lansing Michigan (42.7316, -84.5590). Table 1. Potential places of performance. City County Zip Code Congressional District State Primary? Y/N Many Alcona Many 1 MI N Many Allegan Many 4 MI N Many Alpena Many 1 MI N Many Antrim Many 1 MI N Many Arenac Many 1 MI N Many Barry Many 2 MI N Many Bay Many 8 MI N Many Benzie Many 1 MI N Many Berrien Many 4&5 MI N Many Branch Many 5 MI N Many Calhoun Many 4&5 MI N Many Cass Many 5 MI N Many Cheboygan Many 1 MI N Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 26 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Many Clare Many 2 MI N Many Clinton Many 7 MI N Many Crawford Many 1 MI N Many Eaton Many 2&7 MI N Many Emmet Many 1 MI N Many Genesee Many 7&8 MI N Many Gladwin Many 2 MI N Many Grand Traverse Many 1 MI N Many Gratiot Many 2 MI N Many Hillsdale Many 5 MI N Many Huron Many 9 MI N Many Ingham Many 7 MI Y Many Ionia Many 2 MI N Many Iosco Many 1 MI N Many Isabella Many 2 MI N Many Jackson Many 5 MI N Many Kalamazoo Many 4&5 MI N Many Kalkaska Many 1 MI N Many Kent Many 2&3 MI N Many Lake Many 2 MI N Many Lapeer Many 9 MI N Many Leelanau Many 1 MI N Many Lenawee Many 5 MI N Many Livingston Many 7 MI N Many Macomb Many 9&10 MI N Many Manistee Many 2 MI N Many Mason Many 2 MI N Many Mecosta Many 2 MI N Many Midland Many 2&8 MI N Many Missaukee Many 1 MI N Many Monroe Many 5 MI N Many Montcalm Many 2 MI N Many Montmorency Many 1 MI N Many Muskegon Many 2,3 MI N Many Newaygo Many 2 MI N Many Oakland Many 6,7,9,10,11&12 MI N Many Oceana Many 2 MI N Many Ogemaw Many 1 MI N Many Osceola Many 2 MI N Many Oscoda Many 1 MI N Many Otsego Many 1 MI N Many Ottawa Many 3&4 MI N Many Presque Isle Many 1 MI N Many Roscommon Many 1 MI N Many Saginaw Many 8 MI N Many Sanilac Many 9 MI N Many Shiawassee Many 7 MI N Many St. Clair Many 9 MI N Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 27 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) 6. Project Duration: October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027 EGLE WRD will work with regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) to perform European frog-bit (EFB or Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) surveillance and control efforts in their service area. Work will begin on October 1, 2025. Survey and control efforts will be conducted during the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons with the project ending December 31, 2027. 7. Project Abstract: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Water Resources Division (WRD) will implement a multi-year project to reduce the spread and negative impacts of European Frogbit (EFB) by expanding early detection and control actions by regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs). Activities include training CISMA staff on EFB identification, detection and control, developing EFB surveillance and control workplans, conducting early detection monitoring, and controlling established invasive species at surveyed locations. Deliverables include early detection survey activities at 20+ sites and 280+ acres of EFB invasive species control. The expected outcomes are increasing EFB surveillance and control efforts across Michigan with the goal of reducing EFB populations and slowing its spread to new locations and informing future needs for Michigan EFB control. Residents of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan will benefit from the prevention/control of EFB which will in turn improve Great Lakes ecosystem quality. Subawards will be provided to CISMAs for on-the- ground survey and management at priority sites. 8. Problem Statement: Limiting the spread of European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L.; EFB), an aquatic invasive plant, across and outside of Michigan is a priority for EGLE WRD to protect aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses. First observed in Michigan in 1996, EFB has been confirmed in new locations across the state (Fig. 1). The State of Michigan, to date, has leveraged Federal and State dollars to create an EFB collaborative that recently expanded from the State-wide to the Great Lakes regional scale, support research to close knowledge gaps, and support regional early detection and response efforts where EFB populations are known. Many St. Joseph Many 5 MI N Many Tuscola Many 8&9 MI N Many Van Buren Many 4 MI N Many Washtenaw Many 6 MI N Many Wayne Many 6,12&13 MI N Many Wexford Many 1&2 MI N Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 28 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Figure 1. Known Michigan counties with EFB (including ramge of observations). Left is from 2021 when GL00E03033 was initially funded and right is from March of 2025. Data from Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN). Catling et al. (1988, 2003) have proposed that dense floating mats of EFB may reduce light, dissolved gas, and nutrient availability and impact the growth of native submerged vegetation, invertebrates, and fish. These ecosystem changes could alter the habitat and food resources of other vertebrates, including those that are often the focus of wetland conservation (e.g., waterfowl, imperiled species). Floating mats can also reduce aesthetic values of waterbodies and interfere with recreational water usage (Catling et al. 2003). Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) are partnerships of groups and individuals that work to address invasive species impacts on the environment, economy, and human health within a defined region. By collaborating across jurisdictional boundaries, CISMAs work to leverage resources and overcome challenges associated with the prevention, early detection, response, and control of invasive species. CISMAs are governed by a steering committee and priorities identified within a strategic plan. CISMAs differ in the level of EFB infestation in their service area, experience identifying EFB, and their capacity for EFB surveillance and management. Some have been working on stopping its spread for multiple years while others don’t have any known EFB populations in their service area. Therefore, subaward amounts and workplans for each CISMA will be developed independently based on their experience, capacity, and existing EFB funding. All CISMAs participating in the project will be provided with funds to conduct a minimum of 20 early detection surveys. CISMAs with known EFB populations will receive additional funding to conduct control actions. The early detection and control efforts of this project will support the Lake Action and Management Plans (LAMP)s for Lower Michigan’s three Great Lakes basins (Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie). Each of the current LAMPs for these lakes address the threat of invasive species to their basin and all three mention European Frog-bit and the need to address its impact and spread. With regards to the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA), the activities proposed would contribute to the following General Objectives: Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 29 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) (v) “support healthy and productive wetlands and other habitats to sustain resilient populations of native species” •Action 21: Early Detection and Rapid Response •Action 25: Control of Terrestrial and Aquatic Invasive Species •Action 26: Regional Efforts •Action 34: Early Detection and Rapid Response •Action 38: Control of Terrestrial and Wetland Invasive Species: •Action 11: Support prevention efforts for AIS and TIS on state Watch Lists. •Action 13: Implement rapid response actions identified in state and tribal AIS and TIS management plans. •Action 17: Utilize existing and establish new Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMA), Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA) or similar locally-lead groups to address invasive species issues. 9. Proposed Work: Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 30 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Activity 1 – QAPP development and implementation •Adding specific questions to determine risk level. Each question will have yes/no response option. The previous version only asked for the final risk level. •Moving the site information from quarterly report tabs to columns in the workplan tab. This will allow for easier tracking of prioritized sites across the project (for both the CISMAs and EGLE staff). •Conduct early detection monitoring at a minimum of 20 sites. CISMAs will use the Delimitation app, developed and maintained by the EFB Collaborative to collect EFB density while conducting early detection surveys. Specifically, three types of features can be collected by the FieldMaps app: lines, polygons, and points. Differing amounts of data are submitted with each feature: lines and polygons only provide measures of EFB density and distribution, while points allow you to submit additional data about EFB and the surrounding area (e.g., waterbody name/type, the date, EFB life stage, notes, etc.). All locations where EFB is newly detected will receive a response. Response may include public engagement, delimitation, and/or control actions. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 31 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) •Conduct a minimum of two control actions if EFB is known to be present in their service area at the start of this project. Sites with the highest likelihood of being a source of EFB spread (e.g., public access sites, interconnected waterways, etc.) will be prioritized for control action. These sites may be already known sites, sites where Early Detection and Response (EDR) surveillance found EFB, or a combination. Control actions taken may include either herbicide application, physical removal, or a combination. The minimum of two sites was selected due to the wide range of possible conditions where treatment may occur (e.g., EFB infestation size, habitat type, management action type, etc.). CISMAs will be responsible for obtaining and meeting all requirements for conducting control actions (e.g., Aquatic Nuisance Control permits for herbicide applications). •Conduct management assessment. At all locations where control actions are taken CISMAs will conduct pre- and post-treatment surveys using the Frog-BATT protocol. Frog-BATT is a standardized method for collecting pre and post data where EFB control is undertaken. The data collected will help inform the EFB Collaborative’s efforts to develop best management practices for EFB control. Activity 4 – Communication and training Effective communication will be required to successfully implement this project. EGLE WRD will ensure CISMA staff are trained in and implement the existing standardized data collection methods for EFB delimitation and pre- and post-treatment surveys to ensure data is collected consistently across the project. •EGLE WRD will provide in-person training prior to the start of each field season. Training will cover the use of the Delimitation app (early detection) and pre-post treatment monitoring protocols (Frog-BATT), and QAPP implementation. •EGLE WRD will conduct routine check-ins during each field season to ensure the project objectives are being met and assist with any problems that arise. •A post-season debriefing will be held after each field season. These will likely be virtual events. •EGLE WRD will share project updates and findings at regional meetings as appropriate. Activity 5 – Semi-annual and Final Reports This grant requires semi-annual reporting as well as a final report. To ensure the project is progressing appropriately. •EGLE WRD will submit all semi-annual reports and the final report. •Reports will summarize results of all subawardee efforts during the appropriate reporting period including identifying early detection survey locations, EFB control actions undertaken (locations, # of acres, and control type), status of project spending, any obstacles encountered and how they were handled and expected activities in the next reporting period. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 32 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) The successful execution of this project will increase on-the-ground EFB surveillance and control efforts across Michigan with the goal of reducing EFB populations and slowing its spread to new locations. While EFB is considered established in Michigan, there are multiple CISMAs where EFB is not present or at low abundance making early detection and control key to keeping EFB from spreading unchecked. Previous USEPA funding provided the financial support necessary to increase EFB control and early detection by CISMAs with known occurrences. This project will ensure they can sustain this work while also expanding early detection efforts to CISMAs outside of the known EFB distribution. This will result in an increased understanding of the extent of EFB within the state, provide data to assist the EFB Collaborative’s mission to minimize impacts of EFB within the Great Lakes, standardize data collection on EFB surveillance, and strengthen CISMAs’ capacity to respond to EFB. Table 2. Potential subaward recipients for this project. CISMAs who participated in the previous project (GL00E03033) have control activities and deliverables, while CISMAs with no known EFB only have early detection activities and deliverables. * = CISMAs that participated in the last round of funding Name of Subrecipient(s) (If known) or identify TBD Summary of Subrecipient’s Unique Capability to Perform the Project Description of the types of activities (duration in months) Outputs/Deliverab les 1. CAKE CISMA Early Detection (27)20 surveys 2. Huron Heartland/Coastal ISN* Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 3. Northwest Michigan ISN Early Detection (27)20 surveys 4. North Country CISMA* Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 5. Central Michigan CISMA Early Detection (27)20 surveys 6. Saginaw Bay CISMA* Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 7. West Michigan CISMA* Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 8. Mid-Michigan CISMA* Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 9. GiLLS CISMA Early Detection (27)20 surveys 10. Lake St. Clair CISMA* Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 11. Oakland County CISMA* Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 12. DRWLE CWMA Early Detection (27)20 surveys 13. JLW CISMA*Early Detection + Control (27) 20 surveys + EFB acres controlled 14. BCK CISMA CISMAs are regional invasive species specialists with specific knowledge of water bodies in their geographic scope, making them best- suited for prioritizing sites and coordinating and conducting on-the- ground effort across sites in their region. CISMAs that have previously participated in USEPA-funded EFB management projects will be able to conduct this work efficiently while also serving as models for first-time participating CISMAs.Early Detection (27)20 surveys Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 33 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) 15. SMIST CISMA Early Detection (27)20 surveys 16. SW x SW CISMA Early Detection (27)20 surveys 10. Project Results & Measuring Progress: Subawardee progress will be monitored throughout the project. EGLE WRD requires quarterly reporting from subaward recipients. The required components of the reports will include a narrative summary of accomplished work and a reporting form with site-level updates on EDR surveillance and EFB acres controlled. Measure 2.2.1. Output 1. Each CISMA will identify known EFB locations in the service area, identify locations for surveillance. 2. Early detection surveillance will be conducted at identified high-risk introduction locations using standardized EFB surveillance methods. CISMAs will prioritize the aquatic invasive plant locations identified in table 2.3.3 in “Aquatic Invasive Species Interstate Surveillance Framework for the U.S. Water of the Great Lakes, 2019” in Michigan Outcome 1. CISMAs identify and conduct early detection surveillance at high-risk locations within their service area. 2. At least 20 high-risk locations will have early detection surveillance conducted within each CISMA known to have EFB. This will enable regional partners to better prioritize management efforts with the goal of stopping the spread of EFB to new waterbodies. Measure 2.2.2. Output 1. Rapid response: CISMAs will respond to all newly detected EFB populations in their service area. 2. Post-response follow-up: All CISMAs conducting control actions will conduct pre- and post- treatment monitoring. Outcomes 1. 100% of newly detected EFB populations will receive control actions 2. 100% of control action locations have pre- and post-treatment monitoring data collected Measure 2.3.1. Output 1. At least 280 acres of EFB will receive control actions during this project. Control actions will be conducted prior to seed and turion production, when feasible, to reduce propagule pressure. Treatment sites will be prioritized based on potential for spread from the site, cultural or environmental value, and ability to eradicate. Additional considerations include outlier populations and regional partner priorities. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 34 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Outcome 11. Stakeholder/Public Communication/Meetings: 12. International Activities: N/A Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 35 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) 13. The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 deliverables: N/A 14. USEPA Pillar/GLRI Action Plan: Identify how this project relates to the GLRI Action Plan IV MOP number only. TOTAL ANTICIPATEDApplicable Measure of Progress – GLRI Action Plan IV Primary MOP TOTAL PRIMARY MOP REPORTING STATUS Secondary MOP At least 1 response TOTAL SECONDARY MOP REPORTING STATUS Tertiary MOP TOTAL TERTIARY MOP REPORTING STATUS Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 36 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) 15. Collaboration and Engagement in Project Development and Related Overarching Plans: 16. Project Milestones: Table 3. Project GANTT Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 17. Cooperative Agreement: N/A 18. Pre-Award Costs: N/A 19. Timely Fiscal Expenditures: Table 4. Anticipated expenditure timeline. Expenditure Period (6-month increment) Anticipated Drawdown Date Estimated Amount Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 37 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) 10/01/25-03/31/26 04/15/26 $110,000 04/01/26-09/31/26 10/15/26 $110,000 10/01/26-03/31/27 04/15/27 $110,000 04/01/27-09/31/27 10/15/27 $110,000 10/01/27-12/31/27 01/15/2028 -0- 20. Workplan Appendices and Attachments: N/A 21. GLRI Budget Narrative: $440,000 is being requested to implement this project across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. EGLE staff will use $8,520 for staff time to write the QAPP, organize and execute the training and debriefing meetings, and compiling and submitting required grant reports. $424,700 of this grant funding will be directed to Michigan CISMAs through subawards. The amount requested for subawards is based on the estimated cost for each CISMA to implement standardized monitoring and management activities. 96.5 % of this grant funding will be directed to up to 16 Michigan CISMAs. These funds will be used to increase surveillance and management of EFB across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula using standardized survey and proven treatment methods. The remaining 3.5% will be spent by EGLE WRD to cover project administration and present project results at a regional Invasive Species conference(s). Personnel and Fringe Benefits (grant funds) EGLE WRD staff will use $8,520 for personnel and fringe costs ($6,000 for Personnel and $2,520 for Fringe). The salary rate provided in the budget template is the rate for the project coordinator (Tom Alwin). Fringe rates are calculated at 42% and include health and dental benefits, and retirement benefits. EGLE WRD staff will spend time working with CISMAs to develop workplans, review and approve all quarterly reports and reimbursement requests, help resolve issues, and plan and execute training workshops. Supplies EGLE WRD is allocating $72 to purchase supplies for this project. We anticipate using the funds to purchase materials for the annual pre-season training events which includes general office supplies and engagement materials. Travel EGLE staff will attend a minimum of one Great Lakes regional conference and present on the efforts and outcomes of this project. We are allocating $5000 to cover attendance fees, travel, meals, and lodging. The Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) is a 4-day conference normally held outside of Michigan – it will be held in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2026. EGLE plans to send 4 staff to UMISC, which will account for the airfare, lodging, meals, and taxi portions of the travel budget (Table 2). M&IE Breakdown Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Total Staff 1 $51 $68 $68 $51 $238 Staff 2 $51 $68 $68 $51 $238 Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 38 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Staff 3 $51 $68 $68 $51 $238 Staff 4 $51 $68 $68 $51 $238 $952 Table 5. Estimated costs for EGLE travel during this project. Cost category Unit Cost Quantity Extension Airfare (Conference)$562 4 people $2248 Mileage (annual training)$0.44 636 miles $280 Meals/day (Conference)$51/68 16 (4 days for 4 people)$952 Lodging (Conference)$110/night 12 (3 nights for 4 people)$1320 Car rental/Taxi ride (Conference)$100 2 (to and from airport)$200 TOTAL $5000 Other We estimate that 55% of the subaward funds will be spent on staff time to conduct standardized surveys and/or treatment, attend training, and report writing, 40% will be used to conduct EFB management actions, and the remaining 5% will be used for public engagement efforts and completing quarterly reports to EGLE. The subawards from this project will provide CISMAs with the necessary funding to increase EFB surveillance and management, which directly contributes to the goals of the Great Lakes LAMPs. Each CISMA is in a unique position regarding the level of EFB infestation as well as their experience monitoring and managing EFB. Subaward amounts will be based on individual CISMA needs and directly related to the finalized workplans. Workplans with formal budgets will be tailored to the CISMA’s capacity, known EFB extent in their service area, and the number and size of high-risk sites where early detection surveillance is needed. Due to the current uncertainty related to each CISMA’s specific financial need, specific subaward amounts are not possible to provide at this time. Each subaward will require the CISMA to submit quarterly progress reports that will be consolidated into reporting to USEPA. Subaward budgets will contain a combination of •Staff hours and fringe – field crew members and administrative staff for grant reporting •Travel – Early detection and control activities and annual training event •Supplies – waders, rain gear, kayaks, paddles, safety gear (PFDs, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.) •Contracted control actions – herbicide treatment, mechanical removal, etc. •Public engagement materials/activities – Printing, presenting to stakeholders, social media posts, etc. All subaward workplans and budgets will comply with federal Terms & Conditions, regulations and cost principles of this grant. Signed subaward workplans and budgets will be included in the appropriate semi-annual report to USEPA. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 39 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) DTMB Table 6. Project budget Expenses USEPA Funding Personnel Fringe Benefits Travel Equipment Supplies Contractual Other Indirect Charges Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 40 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Budget Below are screen captures of the budget. The actual spreadsheet is provided as a separate Excel file. Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 41 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) Michigan.gov/EGLE Page 42 of 42 EQP1030 (Rev. 1/2026) People with disabilities may request this material in an alternate format by emailing EGLE- Accessibility@Michigan.gov or calling 800-662-9278. EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Figure 2. Illustration of European Frog-bit plant. 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328 248-858-0906 OaklandCountyParks.com Memo To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Chris Ward Date: May 29, 2026 Re: Director’s Report FY2025 MICHIGAN INVASIVE SPECIES GRANT PROGRAM GRANT - AMENDMENT We are in the process of amending the previously awarded FY2025 Michigan Invasive Species Grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to extend the grant period end date from April 30, 2026, to October 30, 2026. The revised grant period will be May 1, 2025, through October 30, 2026. This extension will allow us to expend the remaining grant funds to continue invasive species treatment along road rights-of-way in partnership with the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), conduct treatment of high-priority species including spotted lanternfly and European frogbit, and support education and outreach materials. MOONLIGHT PADDLE On Sunday, May 31, OCP is partnering with Black to the Land Coalition, an organization centered on the engaging Black, Brown and Indigenous nature enthusiasts in outdoor activities and spaces, on a Moonlight kayak outing on Crooked Lake at Independence Oaks. The group of 50+ paddlers will spend time out on the water observing the night sky, stars, and full moon. Special thanks to Zach Zuchowicz, Jeremy Brown, and the Independence Oaks staff for their support of this event! OAK PARK WOODS RIBBON CUTTING The Grand Opening of Oak Park Woods at Shepherd Park will be held on June 22, 2026 from 3-5:30 p.m. This park represents an investment of $6.2 million, including $2.5 million from the American Recovery Plan Act and $3.7 million from Oakland County Parks’ capital improvement fund. AMERICA250 CELEBRATION Oakland County Parks and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Oakland County Historical Society and the City of Pontiac, will host an official America250 Celebration on July 25 and July 26 from Noon-4 p.m. at the Oakland History Center. Planning and coordination for the event has been led by OCP's historian, Carol Egbo. RETURN TO AGENDA Oakland County Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events – June 2026 Active Adults June 2 Trailside Chat – Independence Oaks June 10 Cruisin’ Crooked Lake – Independence Oaks June 15 Senior Advisory Council – Independence Oaks June 15 Riverwalk – Red Oaks June 17 Riverwalk – Red Oaks June 18 Riverwalk – Red Oaks June 22 Riverwalk – Red Oaks June 24 Riverwalk – Red Oaks June 25 Riverwalk – Red Oaks June 26 Madison Heights Senior Picnic – Madison Heights June 29 Over 50 After Hours – Red Oaks Adaptive June 3 Golf Clinic DNEM – Stoney Creek June 9 Try 9 – Adaptive Golf – Red Oaks June 10 Games at the Park – Independence Oaks - DNEM June 16 Try 9 – Adaptive Golf – Red Oaks June 18 DiversAbility Day – Normandy Oaks June 23 Try 9 – Adaptive Golf – Red Oaks June 24 Adaptive Kayaking DNEM – Independence Oaks June 25 Quiet Zone -Wheels and Squeals – Waterford Oaks Mobile Recreation June 01 Pirate Paradise - Eagle Creek Academy Preschool Field Day June 02 Climbing Tower - Waldon Middle School End of School Party June 02 Chaos and Commotion - Andersonville Elementary School Clintonwood Park June 03 Climbing Tower - Macomb Twp Parks and Recreation Tons O' Truck June 03 Arctic Rush - Clarkston Elementary 5th Grade Picnic Independence Oaks June 03 Climbing Tower & Bouncer - North Hill PTA Fifth Grade Party June 03 Chaos and Commotion & Jump & Jam - Webber Elementary Family Fun Night June 04 Arctic Rush & Jump n' Jam - Lake Orion Special Education End of Year June 04 Stage - Oxford Twp P & R Seymore Festival June 04 Climbing Tower & Chaos - Grayson Elementary 5th Grade Party June 04 Climbing Tower - Greenfield Elementary, Greenfield Day June 04 Pirate Paradise - Wixom P & R Family Fun Night June 05 Jumbo Games - OCPRC - Natural Resources Native Plant Event June 05 Bouncer - Ortonville Downtown Development First Friday Fun Crossman Park June 05 Stage - Village of Beverly Hills Concert in the Park June 05 Chaos & Climbing Tower - Interlake’s Girls Softball League Picnic June 05 Arctic Rush & Climbing Tower - Dublin Elementary Ice Cream Social June 05 Jump N' Jam - Troy Public Library Summer Program Kick-off June 06 Stage - Kensington Metropark Event June 06 Chaos and Commotion - Lyon Township International Kite Festival June 06 Arctic Rush - Ferndale P & R Geary Park Skate Jam Geary Park June 06 Bouncer - Huntington Woods Public Library Summer Reading Kick Off June 06 Watch It - Ferndale Area District Library Summer Reading Kick Off Oakland County Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events – June 2026 June 06 Climbing Tower - Milford P & R June 06 Go Games - White Lake Twp. Library Summer Kick Off Bash June 07 Stage - Leader Dogs for the Blind Bark & Brew 5K June 07 Jump N' Jam, Obstacle, & Tower - Kingsbury Country Day School Fair June 08 Chaos - Invest Roosevelt School End of School Picnic June 08 Climbing Tower - McGregor Elementary PTA 5th grade party June 09 Bus - OCPRC – Admin Park Tour June 09 Arctic Rush - Troy P & R Summer Camp June 09 Go Games, Bouncer, & Geo Tower - Baldwin Elementary 5th Grade Farewell June 09 Jump N' Jam - Loon Lake Elementary Summer Send Off June 10 Tents - OCD - Sheriff Police Athletic League June 10 Stage - Dearborn Heights Parks & Rec Spirit Fest June 10 Pirate Paradise Novi P & R Camp Program June 10 Bouncer - Pleasant Ridge Parks & Recreation Day Camp June 10 Jump N' Jam - Oakland Twp P & R Summer Kickoff June 10 Stage - Lyon Twp DDA June 10 Chaos & Climbing Tower - Holly Area Community Coalition Crapo Park June 11 Stage & Tents - OCD - Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Juneteenth June 11 Pirate Paradise - Clarenceville Summer Camp, Camp Program June 11 Jump N' Jam - Farmington Hills Kick Off to Summer June 11 Chaos and Commotion - Brandon Twp Parks and Rec Movie Night June 11 Arctic Rush - Wixom P & R Family Fun Night June 12 Stage - Commerce Twp P & R All Day Celebration June 12 Stage - Oakland Twp P & R Concert Bear Creek Nature Park June 12 Bouncer, Go Games, & Jump n' Jam - Royal Oak Public Library June 12 Climbing Tower - Auburn Hills Public Library, Reading Kickoff Party June 13 Fun-Struction - Commerce Twp Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party June 13 Stage - Schoolcraft College Reunion Kensington Metropark June 13 Chaos and Commotion - Orion Twp Public Library Event June 13 Stage & Tent - OCPRC - Rec Program Service Art, Fish, and Fun June 13 Jump N' Jam & Go Games - Pure Oakland Water Art, Fish, Fun! June 15 Putt-It, Jump n' Jam, & Obstacle - Southfield Public Library Summer Reading June 16 Jump N' Jam - Walled Lake City Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Party June 16 Bus - Leadership Oakland Junior Leadership Oakland Tour June 16 Pirate Paradise - Salem South Lyon District Library Summer Reading Program June 16 Arctic Rush - Ferndale Summer Camp Summer Camp June 16 Chaos and Commotion - Village of Wolverine Lake Tuesdays in the Park June 17 Chaos and Commotion OCPRC - MSU Tollgate Farm June 17 Go Games! - Walled Lake Summer Kick off Festival June 17 Chaos and Commotion Kensington Church, VBS VBS June 17 Bouncer - Sylvan Lake Summer Blast Off June 18 Go Games - OCPRC - Adaptive Rec Diversability Day Normandy Oaks June 18 Stage & Tents - OCD - Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Juneteenth June 18 Jump N' Jam - Wixom Family Fun Night June 19 Stage - Oak Park P and R Juneteenth June 19 Jump N' Jam - Keego Harbor P & R June Block Party June 19 Climbing Tower - Kensington Metropark Family Campout June 19 Geo Tower - Royal Oak Juneteenth Celebration June 20 Chaos and Commotion & OCPR Archery - OCPRC - Addison Oaks Lake Life June 20 Stage - The Walled Lake Civic Fun Firework Show Oakland County Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events – June 2026 June 20 Climbing Tower - Madison Heights Citizens United Juneteenth Celebration June 20 Stage, Jump n' Jam, & Tower - Royal Oak Twp P & R Juneteenth June 20 Chaos and Commotion - OCPRC - Campground Rec Lake Life Groveland June 20 Stage - North Oakland Regional Chambers Association, Holly Food Truck Rally June 20 Chaos and Commotion - Kensington Metropark Family Campout June 22 Arctic Rush - Rochester Avon Rec Authority P&R Elementary School: June 22 Stage - OCPRC – Admin Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Oak Park Woods June 23 Stage - Gillham Recreation Center Concert in the Park Scotia Park June 23 Climbing Tower & Go Games – Haven Summer Camp Field Day June 23 Chaos and Commotion - Chaldean American Ladies of Charity June 23 Jump N' Jam - Southfield P & R Summer Camps June 23 Pirate Paradise & Arctic Rush - Gillham Recreation Center Concert in the Park June 24 Stage - Farmington Hills 250th Celebration Founder's Sports Park June 24 Bus - Michigan State University Extension June 24 Stage - Macomb Twp Parks and Recreation Concert Macomb Corners Park June 24 Climbing Tower - OCPRC - MSU Tollgate Farm June 24 Climbing Tower & Stage - Lyon Twp DDA Touch a Truck June 24 Climbing Tower & Pirate Paradise - Rochester Hills Event Borden Park June 25 Stage & Tents - OCPRC - Rec Program Services Wheels & Squeals June 25 Pirate Paradise - Orion Twp P & R Summer Sizzle June 25 Jump N' Jam - Wixom Light the Night June 25 Climbing Tower - Wixom P & R Lite the Night Fireworks June 25 Stage - Berkley P and R Berkely Beats Oxford Park June 25 Chaos & Climbing Tower Farmington Hills Usa 250th Birthday Celebration June 26 Stick-It Archery - Leader Dogs for the Blind Teen Summer Camp June 26 Bus - Michigan State University Extension June 26 Jump N' Jam - Paint Creek Ctr Arts Summer June 26 Chaos & Climbing Tower - Royal Oak Public Library USA 250 Party June 26 Stage - Charter Township of White Lake Rock the Farm Concert . June 26 Stage - Village of Beverly Hills Concert in the Park June 27 Stage (2) - Grosse Point Parks and Rec Concert June 27 Pirate Paradise - OCPRC - Addison Oaks Animal Antics June 27 Go Games - Independence Twp Independence Fest Clintonwood Park June 27 Climbing Tower - Clawson Chamber of Commerce Kiddie Parade June 27 Bouncer - Older Person Comm Youth & Family Picnic Independence Oaks June 27 Pirate Paradise OCPRC - Campground Rec Animal Antics Groveland June 27 Stage - Highland DDA, Red, White, and Blues Fireworks June 28 High Voltage - Madison Heights Parks & Recreation Festival in the Park June 30 Putt-It / Glow Golf Package - Waterford School District June 30 Chaos and Commotion - West Bloomfield School District Summer Camp Nature Education Field Trips & Birthday Parties June 2 Field Trip Oakland Christian Academy Summer Camp -Wint June 2 Field Trip Riverside Elementary School -Wint June 4 Field Trip Webber Elementary School -Wint June 6 Birthday Party Henry and Albi Wint June 9 Field Trip We Love Lit @ Waterford Oaks Birding and signs of Spring -Wint June 12 Field Trip Girl Scouts Bug Badge -Wint Oakland County Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events – June 2026 June 14 Birthday Party Ava turns 4-Wint June 16 Field Trip Digitalis -OCP Archery Camp June 17 Field Trip Orion Twp OCDA Camp -Wint June 19 Field Trip Clarkston Independence and Orion Library -Wint June 20 Birthday Party George turns 5-Wint June 20 Birthday Evelyn -Wint June 20 Michael turns 4-Wint June 24 Field Trip WEE Love Daycare -RONC Public Nature Programs June 4 ECHO-Wint June 5 Morning Munchkins -RONC June 6 Start your own Native Garden -RONC June 10 Family Pride-Royal Oak -RONC June 11 ECHO-Wint June 12 Puddle Jumpers-Wint June 13 Powerful Plants-Teas and Trees -Wint June 18 Wellness: Drum in the Sun -Wint June 18 ECHO-Wint June 18 Diversability Dirt Day -Normandy Oaks June 21 GS under the stars-Wint June 23 RONC -Camp sweep net June 23 WINT -Camp Live Animal show June 24 WINT -Pond dip camp June 24 RONC - Digitalis Camp June 24 Clarkston Area Backyard Birders (CABB) June 25 WINT - Camp Fishing June 25 RONC - Live Animal Camp June 25 ECHO-Wint June 26 Digitalis for Camp -Wint June 26 Rose Oaks Summer Sunset Forest Therapy Walk Outreach June 3 Nature Table -Cranbrook School June 5 Nature Table – Eagle Creek Academy June 5 Nature Table – Native plant event OC Farmers Market June 10 Nature Presentation -Reading with Reptiles June 13 Nature Table -Beaudette Park-Art, Fish and Fun June 13 Nature Table -City of Clawson Market June 16 Nature Table -South Lyon Library June 16 Nature Presentation -Ferndale Library June 20 Nature Table -Farmington Farmers Market June 23 Nature Table -Waterford Parks and Rec June 23 Nature Table -Pontiac Chamber of Commerce June 25 Nature Table - DNR Outdoor Adventure Center June 26 Nature Presentation -The Learning experience of Wixom June 26 Nature Presentation -Madison Heights Adult Activity Center June 27 Nature Table – Groveland Oaks Camp Ground June 27 Nature Presentation-Composting Kits-Addison Oaks June 28 Nature Table -Oak Park Pop-up Parks and Rec Oakland County Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events – June 2026 June 30 Nature Presentation-Webber Elementary Oakland County Market June 4 Senior Project FRESH June 5 Native Plant Event June 6 Yoga Wellness Series June 6 Tai Chi Wellness Series June 13 Senior Project FRESH June 18 Yoga Wellness Series Springfield Oaks June 5-7 Private Wedding – Ellis Barn June 5-6 Mane 2 Tail Horse Show – Equestrian Center June 6 Private Party – Grand Hall June 6-7 BeSpoke Market – Grounds June 8 MSUE Team Day – Carousel Hall June 10 Holly Girls Soccer Banquet – Carousel Hall June 12-14 Private Wedding – Ellis Barn June 12-13 Private Wedding – Springfield Event Center June 18 Private Wedding – Ellis Barn June 19-21 Private Wedding – Ellis Barn June 19-21 Private Wedding – Springfield Event Center June 21-25 Horse Camp – Equestrian Center June 26-28 OSCARS Event – Grounds June 26-28 Private Wedding – Springfield Event Center Special Events June 10 Parks in Action Series – Addison Oaks June 25 Wheels & Squeals