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AGENDA ITEM: Sublease Agreement with Oakland Family Services for the Women, Infants and
Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, August 13, 2026 9:30 AM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2026-6886 _ 26-37
Motion to adopt the attached suggested resolution.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Lease Yolanda Smith Charles
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Division of Health and Human Services administers the Women, Infants and Children
Supplemental Food Program (WIC) and is seeking a new subleasing space at 33481 W 14 Mile
Road Suite 120 from community partner Oakland Family Services. Due to a consistent monthly
caseload, there is a need to continue the delivery of WIC services in the west Oakland County area.
Community Partner Oakland Family Services has existing office space in Farmington Hills and will
accommodate the WIC program.
The term of the sublease shall commence on August 1, 2026, and terminate on July 31, 2029, with
a 90-termination clause for any reason. The County shall pay rent of $1,500 per month or $18,000
per year for a gross sublease, plus $100 per month for utilities and internet and shall have no
obligation for real estate taxes, common area or other expenses.
FISCAL IMPACT: No Budget Amendment Needed
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Paul Zachos, Property Management Specialist
Jennifer Kirby
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 8/13/2026
David Woodward, Board of Commissioners Approved - 8/13/2026
Walt Herzig, Executive's Office Approved - 8/18/2026
Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds Final Approval - 8/18/2026
AGENDA DEADLINE: 07/30/2026 4:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Final Version (07-23-26) 4930-3052-3314.3 - Sublease Agreement - OFS _ County of Oakland
2. Attachment A - Floor Plan - Rooms 105,106,107
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2026-08-06 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Recommend to Board
2026-08-13 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Penny Luebs
Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen
Nelson, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
(16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell, Philip Weipert (2)
Passed
August 13, 2026
RESOLUTION #2026-6886 _ 26-37
Sponsored By: Yolanda Smith Charles
Facilities Management - Sublease Agreement with Oakland Family Services for the Women,
Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)
Chair and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS the Division of Health and Human Services runs the Women, Infants and Children
Supplemental Food Program (WIC) and is seeking a new subleasing space at 33481 W 14 Mile
Road, Suite 120 from community partner Oakland Family Services; and
WHEREAS due to a consistent monthly caseload, there is a need to continue the delivery of WIC
services in the west Oakland County area; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division Administration has determined that the WIC program
can provide adequate services from the Farmington Hills area; and
WHEREAS the County shall pay rent of $1,500 per month or $18,000 per year for a gross sublease,
plus $100 per month for utilities and internet and shall have no obligation for real estate taxes,
common area or other expenses; and
WHEREAS the term of the sublease shall commence on August 1, 2026, and terminate on July 31,
2029, with a 90-termination clause for any reason; and
WHEREAS the Division of Health and Human Services, Facilities Management and Corporation
Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Sublease
Agreement and recommend its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
the attached Sublease Agreement and directs its Chair to execute the amendment and all other
documents related to the amendment, which may be required.
Chair, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Yolanda Smith
Charles.
Date: August 13, 2026
David Woodward, Commissioner
Date: August 18, 2026
Walt Herzig, Chief Deputy County Executive
Date: August 18, 2026
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2026-08-06 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Recommend to Board
2026-08-13 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by Commissioner Penny Luebs seconded by Commissioner Robert Hoffman to approve the
attached Lease: Sublease Agreement with Oakland Family Services for the Women, Infants and
Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC).
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan Johnson,
Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson,
Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward (16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell, Philip Weipert (2)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. Final Version (07-23-26) 4930-3052-3314.3 - Sublease Agreement - OFS _ County of Oakland
2. Attachment A - Floor Plan - Rooms 105,106,107
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on
August 13, 2026, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at
Pontiac, Michigan on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk / Register of Deeds
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SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (“Sublease”) effective July 27, 2026, by and between
Oakland Family Services, a nonprofit corporation (the "Sublandlord"), whose address is of
33481 West 14 Mile Road, Suite 120, Farmington Hills, MI (”Sublandlord Address”) and
County of Oakland, a Michigan municipal corporation (the "Subtenant"), whose address is of
1200 North Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 (“Subtenant Address”)
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to that certain Real Property Lease (the "Master Lease") dated June
16, 2025, by and between Trident Realty Group, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company,
d/b/a Pineview Real Estate (the "Landlord") and the Sublandlord with respect to the building
located at 33481 West 14 Mile Road, Suite 120, Farmington Hills, MI, consisting of
approximately 1,990 rentable square feet (the "Premises"), as further described in the Master
Lease.
WHEREAS, Sublandlord desires to sublease the Premises to Subtenant, subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in this Sublease, all of which are acceptable to Sublessee
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, Sublandlord and Subtenant agree as
follows:
1.Recitals; Capitalized Terms. The recitals set forth above are integral parts of this
Sublease and shall be deemed to be a part hereof. Unless otherwise expressly provided
herein, capitalized terms which are used in this Sublease shall have the same meanings
ascribed thereto in the Master Lease.
2.Sublease. Sublandlord hereby subleases to Subtenant and Subtenant hereby accepts
from Sublandlord a portion of the Premises that are described and depicted in
Attachment A, subject to the Master Lease, upon the terms, covenants and conditions of
this Sublease. Attachment A is incorporated into this Sublease.
3.Term. The term (the "Term") of this Sublease commences at 12:00 noon on August 1,
2026 and ends at 12:00 noon on July 31, 2029. Tenant may take occupancy of the
Premises on July 27, 2026 and the initial Rent shall be due payable August 1, 2026.
4.Rent. Subject to the provisions of this Sublease, the rent for the Subleased Premises is
$1,500.00 (the "Rent") per month.
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a.The Subtenant will pay the Rent to the Sublandlord at “Sublandlord Address”, or
at such other place as the Sublandlord may later designate, on or before the first
of each and every month during the Term.
5.Use of Subleased Premises. Except as otherwise provided in this Sublease, the
Subtenant and the agents and employees of the Subtenant will only use the Subleased
Premises for a purpose consistent with the permitted use allowed in the Master Lease.
Further, the Subtenant agrees to comply with all other applicable provisions of the
Master Lease and will not do anything that would constitute a violation of any part or
condition of the Master Lease. The Parties acknowledge that Subtenant is a
governmental entity and will provide governmental services and functions at the
Premises, including but not limited to Health Department Services and services
associated with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and
Child.
6.Utilities. All payments for utilities and other charges connected with the Subleased
Premises, which are to be paid by the Sublandlord under the Master Lease, will be paid
by the Subtenant during the Term of this Sublease. Subtenant shall be responsible on a
monthly basis for its suite electric charged at a rate of Fifty ($50.00) dollars. Tenant
shall also be responsible for payment of internet services for a total of Fifty ($50.00)
dollars per month.
7.Maintenance and Repairs. The Subtenant agrees to surrender and deliver to the
Sublandlord the Subleased Premises and all furniture and decorations within the
Subleased Premises are in as good a condition as they were at the beginning of the
Term, reasonable wear and tear excepted. The Subtenant will be liable to the
Sublandlord and the Landlord for any damages occurring to the Subleased Premises or
the contents of the Subleased Premises or to the building which are done by the
Subtenant or the Subtenant's guests.
a.The Subtenant will immediately report all general maintenance issues and needed
repairs to the Sublandlord and the Landlord.
8.Damage Deposit. The Subtenant agrees to pay to the Sublandlord a deposit of $1,500.00
(the "Deposit") to cover damages and cleaning. The Sublandlord agrees that if the
Subleased Premises and the contents in the Subleased Premises are returned to the
Sublandlord in the same condition as when received by the Subtenant, reasonable wear
and tear excepted, the Sublandlord will refund to the Subtenant the Deposit, or the
amount remaining, at the end of the Term, or within 30 days thereafter. Any reason for
retaining a portion of the Deposit will be explained in writing within 30 days to the
Subtenant.
9.Insurance/Indemnification. The Subtenant, at the expense of the Subtenant, will carry
insurance similar to that required of the Sublandlord under the Master Lease. The
Parties acknowledge that the Subtenant is self-insured and as such cannot name third
parties as additional insureds and that the insurance required by the Master Lease may
be provided by Subtenant’s self-insurance. As a governmental entity, Subtenant cannot
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indemnify third parties. The Parties acknowledged that Subtenant cannot indemnify the
Landlord and Sublandlord.
a.The Subtenant will provide proof of such insurance to the Sublandlord within 5
business days and the Landlord upon the issuance or renewal of such insurance.
10.Condition of Premises. Subtenant agrees to accept the Premises in its “AS IS”
condition as of the date hereof. Sublandlord shall have no obligation to perform any
alterations, work or repairs or pay any sums to Subtenant in order to prepare the
Premises for Subtenant’s occupancy thereof. Subtenant acknowledges that no
representations with respect to the condition of the Premises, or with respect to the
condition of any fixtures, equipment, furnishings, installations, or systems therein
contained or otherwise connected thereto, have been made to Subtenant by Sublandlord
or any other party.
11.Taxes. The Subtenant will pay any privilege, excise and other taxes duly assessed
against the business of the Subtenant, the Subleased Premises and any personal property
on or about the Subleased Premises. The Subtenant will avoid the assessment of any late
fees or penalties.
12.Event of Default. The Subtenant will default under this Sublease if any one or more of
the following events (the "Event of Default") occurs:
a.The Subtenant fails to pay the Rent to the Sublandlord or any amount of it when
due or within any grace period, if any.
b.The Subtenant fails to perform any of its obligations under this Sublease or any
applicable obligation under the Master Lease.
c.The Subtenant becomes insolvent, commits an act of bankruptcy, becomes
bankrupt, takes the benefit of any legislation that may be in force for bankrupt or
insolvent debtors, becomes involved in a voluntary or involuntary winding up,
dissolution or liquidation proceeding, or if a receiver will be appointed for the
affairs of the Subtenant.
d.The Subtenant abandons the Subleased Premises or any part of the Subleased
Premises.
e.The Subtenant uses the Subleased Premises for any unpermitted or illegal
purposes.
f.The Subtenant fails to commence, diligently pursue, and complete the Subtenant's
work to be performed pursuant to this Sublease pertaining to the Subleased
Premises.
g.The Subleased Premises, or any part of the Subleased Premises are completely or
partially damaged by fire or other casualty that are due to the Subtenant's
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negligence, willful act, or that of the Subtenant's employee, family, agent, or
guest.
h.Any other event of default provided in the Master Lease.
13.Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the Sublandlord has any or all
of the following remedies:
a.Terminate the Sublease and the Term will then immediately become forfeited and
void.
b.The Sublandlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any such
default and obtain reimbursement of any associated costs from Sub tenant on
demand.
c.Pursuant to Michigan law, Sublandlord shall have the right to terminate this
Sublease and to re-enter and repossess the Premises without prejudice to any
remedies for damages, including, without limitation, for accrued unpaid Rent.
d. Sublandlord may terminate Subtenant’s right to possession of the Premises
without terminating this Sublease or releasing Subtenant from any of its
obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, the obligation to pay Rent,
whereupon the right of Subtenant to possession of the Premises shall cease .
e.Any other remedy provided in the Master Lease or under Michigan law.
No reference to or exercise of any specific right or remedy by the Sublandlord will
prejudice or preclude the Sublandlord from any other remedy whether allowed at law or
in equity or expressly provided for in this Sublease or the Master Lease. No such remedy
will be exclusive or dependent upon any other such remedy, but the Sublandlord may
from time to time exercise any one or more of such remedies independently or in
combination.
Upon the expiration, termination or cancellation of the Master Lease or this Sublease, all
obligations of the parties under this Sublease will be extinguished.
Any improvements remaining on the Subleased Premises upon termination will revert to
the Sublandlord and will be free of any encumbrance at the time of such reversion.
14.Surrender of Premises. At the expiration of the Term of this Sublease, the Subtenant
will quit and surrender the Premises in as good a state and condition as th ey were at the
commencement of this Lease, reasonable use and wear and damages by the elements
excepted.
15.Governing Law. It is the intention of the parties to this Sublease that the tenancy created
by this Sublease and the performance under this Sublease, and all suits and special
proceedings under this Sublease, be construed in accordance with and governed, to the
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exclusion of the law of any other forum, by the laws of Michigan, without regard to the
jurisdiction in which any action or special proceeding may be instituted.
16.Severability. In the event that any of the provisions of this Sublease is held to be invalid
or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed to be severed from this Sublease and
shall not impair or affect in any manner the validity, enforceability or binding effect of
the remaining provisions of this Sublease. This Sublease shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted
assigns.
17.Assignment and Subletting The Subtenant will not assign, transfer or further sublet the
Subleased Premises or any part of the Subleased Premises without the prior written
consent of the Sublandlord and the Landlord.
18.Notices. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, all notices required or permitted
under this Sublease shall be in writing, signed by the party giving such notice and
transmitted by (i) certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, which shall be
deemed given three (3) days after deposited in the United States Mails, or (ii) nationally
recognized overnight courier service, which shall be deemed given one (1) day after
deposited with such courier, in each case when addressed to Sublessor or Sublessee as
set forth below:
If to Sublandlord: Sublandlord Address
If to Subtenant: Subtenant Address
If Sublandlord or Subtenant receives any written notice or demand from Landlord
relating to the Premises or the Master Lease, such party shall promptly give a copy
thereof to the other party. Either party may, by written notice, direc t that future notices
or demands be sent to a different address.
19.Master Lease. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Sublease, the Subtenant
will perform all applicable duties and obligations of the Sublandlord under the Master
Lease. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Sublease, the Sublandlord will
have, as to the Subtenant, all applicable rights and remedies that the Landlord has with
respect to the Sublandlord in the Master Lease. This Sublease contains all of the
conditions and terms made between the parties to this Sublease and may not be modified
orally or in any other manner other than by agreement in writing signed by all parties to
this Sublease or their respective successors in interest. This Sublease incorporates and is
subject to the Master Lease, a copy of which has been or will be later provided to the
Subtenant, and which is incorporated as if it were set out in this Sublease.
20.Termination Rights. Either Party shall have the right to terminate this Sublease at any
time during the Term after the first twelve (12) months by providing Subtenant 60 days
prior written notice.
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21.General Provisions In the event of any legal action concerning this Sublease, the losing
party will pay to the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and court costs to be
fixed by the court and such judgment will be entered.
a.The Sublandlord may enter the Subleased Premises upon 24 hours notice for any
of the following reasons:
i.to inspect the Subleased Premises;
ii.to maintain the Subleased Premises; or
iii.to make repairs that the Sublandlord is obligated to perform.
b.This Sublease will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case
may be, of each party to this Sublease. All covenants are to be construed as
conditions of this Sublease.
c.All sums payable by the Subtenant to the Sublandlord under any provision of this
Sublease will be deemed to be Additional Rent and will be recovered by the
Sublandlord as rental arrears.
d.Where there is more than one Subtenant executing this Sublease, all Subtenants
are jointly and severally liable for each other's acts, omissions and liabilities
under this Sublease.
e.The Subtenant will be charged an additional amount of $25.00 for each N.S.F.
check or check returned by the Subtenant's financial institution.
f.All schedules to this Sublease are incorporated into and form an integral part of
this Sublease.
g.Headings are inserted for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be
considered when interpreting this Sublease. Words in the singular mean and
include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine include the feminine
and vice versa. The words "Sublandlord" and "Subtenant" as used in this
Sublease include the plural as well as the singular; no regard for gender is
intended by the language in this Sublease.
h.All prior understandings and agreements between Sublandlord and Subtenant
with respect to this Sublease or the Premises are merged within this Sublease
which alone fully and completely sets forth the understanding of the parties. This
Sublease may not be modified in any manner other than by a written agreement
signed by both parties. This Sublease may be executed in multiple counterparts
each of which shall constitute an original and all of which, when taken together,
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
i.Time is of the essence in this Sublease.
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j.The Sublandlord and the Subtenant have no interest or other rights of ownership
in each other. The parties to this Sublease are not agents for each other. Under no
circumstances will this Sublease be construed as creating a partnership or joint
venture between the parties to this Sublease.
k.Each signatory to this Sublease acknowledges receipt of an executed copy of this
Sublease.
l.This Sublease will not be valid and binding on the Sublandlord and Subtenant
unless and until it has been completely executed by and delivered to both parties
and the Landlord has consented to this Sublease.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Sublandlord and the Subtenant have duly affixed their
signatures under hand and seal on this ________ day of July, 2026.
SUBLANDLORD:
OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES,
a Michigan domestic nonprofit corporation
By:
Name: Jaimie Clayton
Its: President and CEO
SUBTENANT:
County of Oakland,
a Michigan municipal corporation
By:
Name: David T. Woodward
Its: Chair - Oakland County Board of
Commissioners
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