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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
February 1, 2001
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Frank Millard at 10:04 A.M. in
the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster. (23)
ABSENT: Amos, Palmer (both with notice). (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Michelle Friedman Appel.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Coleman supported by Buckley the minutes of the
January 10, 2001 Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as printed.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Moss the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEM ON PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
b. Sheriff’s Department – Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Interlocal
Agreement and Additional Vehicles
(Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, item b: Waiver of Rule
XII.C.1 – Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
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Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank Millard reappointing the following individuals to the Community
Development Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2001:
Gary Carey Rod Cook Bonnie Elliott
Michael McReynolds David Duda Samuel Lamerato
Mary Ann Miller Dorothy Pfaff Bill Richards, Jr.
Thomas Stowell Mary Ann Verdi-Hus William Wagoner
Dorothy Webb
Also appointing the following persons for a term ending
December 31, 2001:
Don Green John Stakoe Kenneth Miller
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank Millard appointing the following individuals to the following Lake
Boards:
David Buckley - Charnwood Lake Board
William Brian – Charlick Lake Board Duck Lake Board
Gourd Lake Board Highland Lake Board
Kellogg Lake Board Murray Lake Board
Taggett Lake Board Tomahawk Lake Board
Woodruff Lake Board
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank Millard appointing Thomas Law and Neil Wallace to serve on the Claims
Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2001.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank Millard appointing the following individuals to serve on the Oakland
County Historical Commission for a term ending January 01, 2004:
Jennifer Radcliff
Daniel Prevost (correction from 01/10/01 Board Meeting)
Kathryn Briggs
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Herman Barnett, Roderick Barnett, Assistant Deputy County Executive
Gerald Poisson, Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey and Elmer Cerano addressed the
Board.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Coleman the resolutions on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on
this motion appears on page 31.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow
(annotated by an asterisk [*]):
*FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01001)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF ROCHESTER – FISCAL YEAR 2000 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 1, 2001
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. $40,734.24 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
for Fiscal Year 2000, to reimburse the City of Rochester for this
project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01001
BY: Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, District #8
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF ROCHESTER – FISCAL YEAR 2000 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Rochester has
submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester is requesting reimbursement for work
related to the replacement of sanitary and storm sewers; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2000 authorized amount of funding for City of
Rochester is $40,734.24 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to the City of Rochester for expenses incurred in connection with
environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by the City of Rochester as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 2000
appropriation in the amount of $40,734.24 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263253-41000-3985) to repay the City of
Rochester for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation
or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey
Copy of City of Rochester’s Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01004)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY – FISCAL YEAR 1999, FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND FISCAL YEAR 2001
ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. $39,852.69 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
for Fiscal Year 1999, Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001
($13,284.23 each fiscal year), to reimburse Holly Township for
this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 1, 2001
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01004
BY: Commissioner William Patterson, District #1
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY – FISCAL YEAR 1999, FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND FISCAL YEAR 2001
ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Holly Township has
submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS Holly Township is requesting reimbursement for work related to
improvements to the drainage system on North Holly Road; and
WHEREAS the annual authorized amount of funding for Holly Township is
$13,284.23 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund, for Fiscal Year 1999,
Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 as repayment to Holly Township for
expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement
projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by Holly Township as eligible
for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 1999,
Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 appropriation in the amount of
$39,852.69 ($13,284.23 each fiscal year) from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund (Account #90-263210-41000-3985) to repay Holly Township for expenses
incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects,
once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey
Copy of Holly Township’s Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement
Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01005)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND FISCAL YEAR 2001 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. $17,532.73 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
for Fiscal Year 2000, and $17,532.73 is available in the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund for Fiscal Year 2001, to
reimburse the Village of Wolverine Lake for this project; no
additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01005
BY: Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey, District #11
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND FISCAL YEAR 2001 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 1, 2001
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Wolverine Lake has
submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS Wolverine Lake is requesting reimbursement for certain
engineering studies; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 authorized amount of
funding for Wolverine Lake is $17,532.73 annually from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund as repayment to Wolverine Lake for expenses incurred in
connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by the Village of Wolverine Lake
as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 2000
appropriation in the amount of $17,532.73 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263207-41000-3985), and a Fiscal Year 2001
appropriation in the amount of $17,532.73 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263207-41000-3985), to repay the Village of
Wolverine Lake for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey
Copy of Village of Wolverine Lake’s Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01006)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF PONTIAC - OPTIONAL ACCELERATED PAYMENT SCHEDULE ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. $1,052,490.13 is originally available in the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund, under the Optional Accelerated Payment
Schedule, to provide to the City of Pontiac for this project; no
additional appropriation is required.
2. Through Miscellaneous Resolution #99347, the City of Pontiac
received its Fiscal Year 1999 Allocation of $218,522.16, leaving
$833,967.97 as the Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule
Allocation.
3. Once the City of Pontiac receives the $833,967.97 allocation, no
further payments from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund will
be made to the city.
4. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 1, 2001
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01006
BY: Commissioners Brenda Causey-Mitchell, District #6; Tim Melton,
District #7
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF PONTIAC - OPTIONAL ACCELERATED PAYMENT SCHEDULE ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00035, the Board of
Commissioners modified the Environmental Infrastructure Funds Disbursement
Policy by authorizing an Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule by which
communities may request their remaining years payment in advance, at a
discounted rate, with the knowledge that no further payments will be made from
the Environmental Infrastructure Funds; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Modified Disbursement Policy, the City of
Pontiac has requested use of the Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule to
defer the costs associated with a sanitary sewer television inspection and
investigation project and miscellaneous storm sewer repairs; and
WHEREAS the Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule authorized amount of
funding for City of Pontiac is $1,052,490.13 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund; and
WHEREAS through Miscellaneous Resolution #99347, the City of Pontiac
received its Fiscal Year 1999 Environmental Infrastructure Fund allocation of
$218,522.16, leaving $833,967.97 which can be sent to the City under the
Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by the City of Pontiac as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the use of the Optional
Accelerated Payment Schedule to pay the City of Pontiac the amount of
$833,967.97 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263252-
41000-3985). No further payments from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
will be made to the City of Pontiac after receipt of the $833,967.97.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey
Copy of City of Pontiac’s Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01010
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – 2001 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) has awarded the
Auto Theft Unit of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department grant funding in
the amount of $436,922 for the period January 1, through December 31, 2001;
and
WHEREAS this is the fifteenth (15th) year of funding requests to ATPA;
and
WHEREAS police departments for Madison Heights and Hazel Park will be
requesting their own funding and Pontiac has requested not to be a
participant; and
WHEREAS the Waterford Police Department rather than the Pontiac Police
Department is being included in the Oakland County award; and
WHEREAS the award is 95% of the application amount of $458,984 for the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and Waterford Police Department; and
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WHEREAS as detailed on Attachment A, of the total award, $354,558 will
fund Oakland County operations including four (4) Deputy II positions; the
remaining $82,364 will fund one (1) Police Officer and vehicle for the
Waterford Police Department; and
WHEREAS this is the same staffing level as the 2000 award; and
WHEREAS the program effort of $436,922 includes a $327,691.50 grant from
ATPA ($16,547 less than the application amount), a $88,639.50 match from
Oakland County ($4,029.50 less than the application amount) and a $20,591
match from the Waterford Police Department ($1,486 less than the application
amount); and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Sheriff's Department Grant Match
line-item (023101-10000-2872) to cover the required county match, no
additional appropriation is required; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the 2000 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant in
the amount of $436,922 with a County match of $88,639.50 and a participating
jurisdiction match of $20,591.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001 Grant Revenue and
Expenditure Budget be amended to reflect the 2001 award as detailed on
Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized
to sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions,
within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant
agreement approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, is contingent upon continued grant funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 1, 2001
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01011
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - CHANGE IN PERSONAL MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #96275, #97091 and #00061
the Board of Commissioners adopted and amended Business Expense Reimbursement
Regulations; and
WHEREAS Section III (National and State Travel), E (Schedule of Rates),
3 (Mileage Rates), states that “Mileage reimbursement rates for non-
represented employees will be no more than the current year IRS regulations
and are subject to annual review"; and
WHEREAS the current personal mileage reimbursement rate for
non-represented employees is $.325 per mile; and
WHEREAS effective January 1, 2001, the IRS raised the allowable
reimbursement rate to $.345 per mile; and
WHEREAS the annual cost of this increase to the County (assuming all
employees are eventually covered) equals $57,300, of which $50,000 reflects
General Fund/General Purpose operations and $7,300 reflects Special Revenue
and Proprietary funds; and
WHEREAS the cost for the balance of Fiscal Year 2001 equals $38,200 of
which $33,300 reflects General Fund/General Purpose operations and $4,900
reflects Special Revenue and Proprietary funds; and
WHEREAS Department budgets are expected to absorb the Fiscal Year 2001
portion of this increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2002, the increase will be
built into the recommended budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
a change in the personal mileage reimbursement rates for all non-represented
employees and for represented employees whose collective bargaining agreement
provides for this increase, to $.345 per mile for all authorized County travel
beginning February 1, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Management and Budget, in
accordance with the approved Business Expense Reimbursement Regulations, shall
notify all elected officials, department directors and division managers, of
the change in reimbursement rate.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01012
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR SUMMIT TASK FORCE –
REAUTHORIZATION AND REAPPOINTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized the
formation of the Oakland County Senior Summit Task Force, with the adoption of
Miscellaneous Resolution #00166, to develop a coordinated plan for the senior
citizens in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Article
VIII.E, provides that, “Committees shall expire at the close of the Board of
Commissioners’ term.”; and
WHEREAS the Senior Summit Task Force, formed during the previous
session, expired as of December 31, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby find that it would be in the best interest of
Oakland County residents to allow the reauthorization of the Senior Summit
Task Force and the reappointment of its membership, as originally established
in Miscellaneous Resolution #00166.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners and the Oakland County Executive shall reappoint the members of
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the Senior Summit Task Force, enabling them to complete their original
mission.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*REPORT (MISC. #01007)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR APPROPRIATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE
FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on January 22, 2001, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01007
BY: Commissioners Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3; Shelley G. Taub,
District #12; Hugh Crawford, District #17; Chuck Moss, District #15;
Peter H. Webster, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR APPROPRIATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE
FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the National Association of Counties estimates that nationally,
CVTs will be required to spend $138 billion over the next 20 years to comply
with Federal mandates involving clean water and storm water safety
requirements; and
WHEREAS just as the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of
1991 (ISTEA), provides funding for the improvement of our roads and
transportation network, equally as important is the need to preserve and
protect the quality of water; and
WHEREAS it is incumbent upon the federal government to adequately
support the water and sewer infrastructure of our nation and not place an
undue financial hardship upon local governments in their efforts to implement
clean water mandates of the Clean Water Act of 1972, as amended in 1977; and
WHEREAS the tremendous growth in population and development within
Oakland County has stressed drain and sewer capacities, creating potentially
hazardous conditions affecting public health and the environment; and
WHEREAS recognizing that local communities were faced with the
insurmountable task of addressing new water standards with very limited
resources, Oakland County has created the Environmental Infrastructure Fund,
which makes available $5.0 million annually for five years to assist cities,
villages and townships in addressing local clean water and storm water needs;
and
WHEREAS a comprehensive plan to restore and protect our nation’s clean
water requires significant commitment and financial support from our federal
and state government – similar to what is now provided to improve roads
through ISTEA and transportation funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby strongly urge our federal legislators to appropriate
adequate funding to implement the Clean Water Act of 1972, as amended in 1977,
for counties and local communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be sent to
the President, the Oakland County delegation to Congress and the United States
Senate, the Governor, the Secretary of the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), the Michigan State Legislature, the County’s legislative lobbyists, the
Michigan Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Shelley G. Taub, Hugh Crawford,
Chuck Moss, Peter H. Webster
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01013
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (SCHAIN MOLD & ENGINEERING,
INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize
the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its
residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit
of such a project (Schain Mold & Engineering, Inc. Project) and has designated
to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for
its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the
EDC to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by
the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to
commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same
description as and boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein
certified as approved be hereby established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are
less than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of
establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens
District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Schain Mold & Engineering City of Rochester Hills EDC No. 01-05
on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01014
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (SCHAIN MOLD & ENGINEERING,
INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Schain Mold & Engineering, Inc. Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
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WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County
Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of
said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of William W. Benson
and Paul Rizzadi, who are representative of neighborhood residents and
business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of
Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are
hereby confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such
additional Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned
or, if undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01015
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (CRANBROOK EDUCATIONAL
COMMUNITY PROJECT) - CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize
the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its
residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit
of such a project (Cranbrook Educational Community Project) and has designated
to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for
its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the
EDC to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by
the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to
commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same
description as and boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein
certified as approved be hereby established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are
less than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of
establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens
District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copy of Cranbrook Educational Community City of Bloomfield Hills EDC No.
01-04 on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 31.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01016
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (CRANBROOK EDUCATIONAL
COMMUNITY PROJECT) - CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Cranbrook Educational Community Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County
Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of
said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of Virginia Fox and
James Vlasic, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of
The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby
confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional
Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda were adopted, with accompanying reports being accepted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01017
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING - CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR
THE OFFICE BUILDING REUSE SPACE STUDY PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001 Capital Improvement Program includes
provision for the Office Building Reuse Space Study Project; and
WHEREAS in November 2000 the Planning and Building Committee authorized
the Facilities Management Department to enter into negotiations with Spectrum
Strategies, subsidiary of Harley Ellis of Southfield, Michigan, to provide a
space reuse study of the Oakland Schools Administration Building, purchased by
Oakland County in May 2000; and
WHEREAS the study will include recommendations for the reuse of the
Oakland Schools facility and other space that would be vacated when other
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functions are moved to the Oakland Schools facility or to other County
facilities; and
WHEREAS the study will also include preliminary cost estimates for
facility renovations, preliminary construction schedules and phasing, and an
updated Courthouse Master Plan impacted by the study recommendations; and
WHEREAS Oakland County contracted with Harley Ellis (Spectrum
Strategies) to conduct the 1998 Courthouse Master Plan Study; and
WHEREAS it is anticipated this study will impact the 1998 Courthouse
Master Plan Study and require some modification to its conclusions and
recommendations for the proposed Courthouse renovation and addition; and
WHEREAS total project costs of $90,000 have been negotiated and are
recommended by the Facilities Engineering Division, including the contract
extension of $81,200 and contingency of $8,800.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes a contract extension with Harley Ellis of Southfield,
Michigan for the Office Building Reuse Space Study Project in the amount of
$81,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
transfer of funding in the amount of $90,000 from the Capital Improvement
Program/Building Fund (#401) to the Project Work Order Fund (#404) to
establish the Office Building Reuse Space Study Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget is amended as
follows:
Building Improvement Fund #401
3-14-210006-10000-8001 Operating Transfer Out ($90,000)
Project Work Order Fund #404
3-14-310007-80153-1701 Operating Transfer In $90,000_
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #01017)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: OFFICE BUILDING REUSE SPACE STUDY, PROJECT 00-03
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the proposal letter
for architect/engineer professional consulting services for the
above-referenced project on January 23, 2001, reports with the recommendation
the contract with Harley Ellis, dated July 17, 1997, be extended to include
the Office Building Reuse Space Study as described in the proposal letter,
dated January 10, 2001, from Spectrum Strategies, Harley Ellis' subsidiary.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit
the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Sever the Planning and Building
Committee Report be accepted and the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and
the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01018
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - TRANSFER FROM DESIGNATED FUND
BALANCE FOR CARRY-FORWARDS (CIRCUIT COURT AND HEALTH DIVISION)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00333, the Board of
Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2000 Year End Report; and
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WHEREAS included in that resolution was the creation of a Designated
Fund Balance for Carry-Forwards, in the amount of $1,401,600, which is to be
used to support the cost of on-going projects, authorized but not completed in
Fiscal Year 2000; and
WHEREAS of the Carry-Forward designated fund balance total, $210,754
represents the Circuit Court's utilization of mediation funds, authorized in
Fiscal Year 2000, to purchase furniture and to install an interactive voice
response system; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court has now requested use of these funds; and
WHEREAS of the Carry-Forward designated fund balance total, $241,000
represents the Health Division's utilization of unspent Fiscal Year 2000
budgeted projects funds; and
WHEREAS the Health Division has now requested use of $70,453 of these
funds; and
WHEREAS these requests properly reflect the use of the Designated Fund
Balance for Carry-Forwards as it was originally created.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
the use of $281,207 of the Carry-Forward designated fund balance total, to
fund the projects requested by the Circuit Court and the Health Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget be amended, as
specified below, to reflect the use of the Designated Fund Balance for Carry-
Forwards:
General Fund Revenue
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $281,207
General Fund Expenditures
35-210000-11000-2248 Circuit - Budgeted Projects $ 9,789
35-230000-21200-3348 Circuit - Professional Svs. 25,000
35-210000-11000-4100 Circuit - Exend. Equipment 175,965
90-310000-33000-8001 Transfer to Health Fund 70,453
$281,207
$ 0
Health Fund Revenue
90-430000-31000-1701 Transfer from General Fund $ 70,453
Health Fund Expenditures
16-201200-33000-2248 Health - Budgeted Projects $ 70,453
$ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #01002)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REAUTHORIZATION OF THE AD HOC REVIEW
COMMITTEE – TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT REVIEW POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on January 25, 2001, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted with an additional BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original composition of the
Committee, which consisted of the Chairperson of the Finance Committee,
a representative of the County Treasurer, the Equalization Department,
the Economic Development Department and Corporation Counsel, be amended
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to add the Chairperson of the Planning and Building Committee, or
designee, and one additional commissioner.
Chairperson, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01002
BY: Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REAUTHORIZATION OF THE AD HOC REVIEW
COMMITTEE - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT REVIEW POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established the
current and future Tax Increment Finance programs through the adoption of
Miscellaneous Resolutions #90144, #97157 and #99010; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Adopted Rules for Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, committees expire at the close of each Board of Commissioners
term; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of Oakland County to reauthorize the
Ad Hoc Review Committee – Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby reauthorize the Ad Hoc Review Committee – Tax
Increment Financing District Review Policy for the current two-year term of
this Board of Commissioners, as established under Miscellaneous Resolution
#99010.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Sue Ann Douglas
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Causey-Mitchell the Finance Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be
adopted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be
amended to coincide with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
AYES: Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson,
Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
(Final action taken later in meeting)
REPORT (MISC. #01009)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE UNIFORM
VOTING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on January 22, 2001, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01009
BY: Commissioner Shelley G. Taub, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE UNIFORM
VOTING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the national elections of the Year 2000 highlighted the need for
states to establish uniform voting systems to ensure the accurate and
consistent tabulation of all votes cast; and
WHEREAS of the 5,376 precincts in the State of Michigan, 3,006 precincts
used optical scanning voting equipment in the presidential election. Another
1,443 precincts used punch card systems, 693 precincts used various types of
lever voting machines, 137 precincts used paper ballots and 97 precincts used
direct recording electronic (DRE) systems; and
WHEREAS Michigan’s Secretary of State Candice S. Miller, as the chief
election officer, has proposed to establish a special bi-partisan blue ribbon
committee to evaluate existing voting systems, explore the feasibility of a
new system, identify costs for establishing a statewide system and make a
recommendation to the Michigan Legislature on how the state should proceed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby support the proposal to evaluate the advantages of a
statewide uniform voting system through the formation of the bi-partisan
special blue ribbon committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be
forwarded to the Governor, Secretary of State, the Michigan State Legislature,
the County’s legislative lobbyists and the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley G. Taub
Moved by Obrecht supported by Coleman the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended in the
title to read: Evaluation and Study for Establishing a Statewide Uniform
Voting System.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01019
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – TAKE THE PLEDGE
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division is applying for reimbursement
funding from Michigan State University (Michigan Nutrition Network) in the
amount of $16,737.00 for the purpose of enhancing existing population based
efforts to reduce health risks through increasing physical activity and fruit
and vegetable consumption; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement funds earned through documentation of existing
efforts will be used to employ a part-time Public Health Nutritionist to
further enhance the population based nutrition interventions; and
WHEREAS the effort complements the projects that the Oakland County
Health Division has collaborated on through the national award winning Healthy
People/Healthy Oakland; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this Reimbursement Agreement does not obligate the
County to any future commitment; and
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WHEREAS this Reimbursement Agreement has been submitted through the
County Executive’s Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the Take the Pledge Reimbursement Agreement in the total
amount of $16,737.00, beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that personnel and/or services associated with
this Reimbursement Agreement be contingent upon the continued State funding at
a level sufficient to maintain the programs and personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to
execute the Reimbursement Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to
exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with the agreement as
originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01020
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CREATION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR – INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY CLASSIFICATION, DELETION OF ONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
SPECIALIST POSITION, AND CREATION OF ONE DEPUTY DIRECTOR – INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the recent retirement of the Director-Information Technology
(IT) provided an opportunity for the County Executive to review administrative
requirements; and
WHEREAS a comparison of 1995 – 2001 indicates significant expansion of
the Information Technology department to meet constituent needs; and
WHEREAS areas of Information Technology growth 1995 – 2001 include the
responsibility for two new divisions, 63 more employees; and
WHEREAS IT duties have increased in many areas, including new
responsibilities in law enforcement communications and computer data,
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and enhanced public access to County
records; and
WHEREAS sufficient management resources is critical to the success of
the many diverse projects of the Information Technology department, making the
creation of a new Deputy Director – IT classification and position
appropriate; and
WHEREAS to reduce the cost of the proposed new position, a vacant
position of IT Training Specialist has been identified for deletion.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of a new non-Merit System, County
Executive appointed classification of Deputy Director – IT, overtime exempt
and excepted from salary grade placement, at the following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 year 4 Year
$ 86,878 $ 90,827 $ 94,772 $ 98,725 $102,674
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) PR position of Deputy Director - IT
be created in the Administration division of Information Technology (18101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) PR position of IT Training
Specialist (18201-09394) be deleted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #01003)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
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IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – FORMATION OF A SNOW EMERGENCY STUDY GROUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on January 22, 2001, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted with the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph amended
as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the formation of a Snow Emergency Study Group
consisting of eleven (11) TWELVE (12) members, five (5) of which shall
be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners consisting
of three (3) Commissioners and two (2) citizens; two (2) THREE (3)
members appointed by the County Executive; one (1) member appointed by
the Drain Commissioner; and three (3) members appointed by the Road
Commission of Oakland County, one of which shall be a District
Superintendent.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01003
BY: Commissioners Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3; Hugh D. Crawford,
District #17; William Brian, District #10; Chuck Moss, District #15; Peter H.
Webster, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – FORMATION OF A SNOW EMERGENCY STUDY GROUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County residents, businesses, emergency services, and
schools are dependant upon the county’s network of streets and roads; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission of Oakland County does an excellent job of
snow removal and road salting during normal winter conditions; and
WHEREAS the December 2000 snowstorms resulted in snow accumulations
rarely experienced in Oakland County that required the Road Commission to
concentrate its efforts on the primary arteries; and
WHEREAS secondary roads and many subdivisions remained snowbound for
several days resulting in inconvenience for residents as well as extended
school closings in many communities; and
WHEREAS the formation of a Snow Emergency Study Group would be useful to
define what constitutes a snow emergency, to recommend the employment of
additional resources for clearing secondary and subdivision roads, and to
recommend a funding source for the additional snow removal resources; and
WHEREAS the Study Group should be representative of the Board of
Commissioners, the County Executive, the Drain Commissioner, the Road
Commission of Oakland County and Citizens of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Study Group should report back to the Board of Commissioners
through the General Government Committee in a timely manner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the formation of a Snow Emergency Study Group
consisting of eleven (11) members, five (5) of which shall be appointed by the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners consisting of three (3)
Commissioners and two (2) citizens; two (2) members appointed by the County
Executive; one (1) member appointed by the Drain Commissioner; and three (3)
members appointed by the Road Commission of Oakland County, one of which shall
be a District Superintendent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Study Group shall:
• Define what constitutes a snow emergency
• Establish a protocol for declaring a snow emergency, including
designated official(s) authorized to make a snow emergency
declaration
• Recommend additional resources to be employed during a snow emergency
• Identify and recommend funding sources for dealing with a snow
emergency declaration
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Study Group report its findings and
recommendations to the General Government Committee by April 30, 2001.
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Chairperson, I move adoption of the forgoing resolution.
Lawrence Obrecht,
Hugh D. Crawford, William Brian,
Chuck Moss, Peter H. Webster
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the General Government Report.
AYES: McPherson, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson, Taub, Webster,
Brian, Crawford. (9)
NAYS: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, Melton,
Moffitt, Sever, Suarez, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: McPherson, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson, Taub, Webster, Brian,
Crawford. (8)
NAYS: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Sever, Suarez, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey.
(15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution failed.
Commissioner Peter Webster requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for
the purpose for allowing public comment on the Planning and Economic
Development Service Division Resolution Approving Project Plan (Cadillac Iron,
Inc. Project) – Oxford Charter Township. The Chairperson scheduled the
hearing for February 22, 2001 at 9:45 A.M. in the Board of Commissioners’
Auditorium.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01021
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR ILLICIT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SERVICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00047, the Drain
Commissioner was authorized to accept federal grant funding of $408,000 from
the County of Wayne via United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
to implement illicit discharge elimination, public education and sub-watershed
planning for restoring water quality of the Rouge River and its tributaries
within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS said grant, among other things, requires a 50% match in funds or
in-kind services from local municipalities; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner is prepared to provide illicit discharge
elimination services on a cost reimbursement basis to local municipalities
located within the Rouge River watershed; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #00047 required that before any work
being done that interlocal agreements be entered into between the Drain
Commissioner and the local municipalities; and
WHEREAS City of Southfield, ("Municipality") has requested the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner for assistance in performing illicit discharge
elimination services; and
WHEREAS the Municipality, by resolution, has agreed in return to
reimburse the County as provided for in the attached copies of Interlocal
Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner has determined, at the
present time, that it has sufficient personnel, possessing the requisite
knowledge and expertise and is agreeable to assisting the Municipality by
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providing the requested services under the terms and conditions of the
Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Municipality recognizes and agrees that absent an agreement
such as this, the County has no obligation to provide these services or grant
funding to or for the municipalities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution
#00047, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized the Drain
Commissioner to execute the attached Interlocal Agreement with City of
Southfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner is authorized to
provide illicit discharge elimination services in accordance with the
Interlocal Agreements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner is hereby authorized
to extend this Interlocal Agreement for illicit discharge elimination services
with the City of Southfield, subject to compliance with Article IV 4.1 – 4.5
as well as all other conditions set forth in the agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Contract for Storm Water
Management Services with the City of Southfield on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Webster supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian,
Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01022
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER/ADMINISTRATION - CREATION OF TWO NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL REVENUE POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner, while acting in his capacity as a non-
county statutory officer under the Drain Code, contracts with outside firms
for the services needed to design, build, and renovate various drainage
district facilities located throughout the County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner, acting in his capacity as a non-county
statutory officer under the Drain Code, operates and maintains a large variety
of above and below ground facilities needed to provide the water, sanitary
sewer, storm drain, and lake level services used by the various cities,
villages and townships which comprise our County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner and the County Executive Administration
have reviewed the Drain Office’s construction, operation, and local liaison
responsibilities, focusing particularly on liability, legal representation and
risk management issues; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner and County Executive Administration have
determined that it is in the County’s best interests to establish two new
classifications and staff positions to provide appropriate drainage district
support services, one dedicated to providing legal representation for the non-
county Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 drainage districts and one position dedicated
to managing the risk associated with the Drain Commissioner’s non-county
Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 construction, maintenance and operation duties; and
WHEREAS the proposed Drainage District Legal Counsel position would
represent Drainage Districts, which are, under Michigan law, entities distinct
from and independent of the corporate body that is the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS the proposed Drainage District Insurance Administrator would
develop cost effective risk management and avoidance programs for the various
drainage districts; and
WHEREAS after study of internal and external job and pay comparisons,
the Personnel Department has determined appropriate salary ranges for the
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Drainage District Legal Counsel and Drainage District Insurance Administrator
which are excepted from salary grade placement; and
WHEREAS both requested positions are proposed to be included in the
Merit System and be Special Revenue funded, with costs allocated to the
drainage districts being served rather than drawing from the County General
Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the establishment of a new Merit System classification
of Drainage District Legal Counsel, overtime exempt, at the following salary
range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
$ 60,490 $ 64,133 $ 67,773 $ 71,416 $ 75,057 $ 78,697
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Merit System classification of Drainage
District Insurance Administrator, overtime exempt, be established at the
following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
$ 64,130 $ 67,990 $ 71,849 $ 75,708 $ 79,568 $ 83,431
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) SR position of Drainage District
Legal Counsel and one (1) SR position of Drainage District Insurance
Administrator be created in the Administration division of the Drain
Commissioner department (61101).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01023
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT-CONTRACT FOR PROCESS OF CIVIL PAPERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff is required by State of Michigan Law to serve
certain Circuit Court civil processes, including Writs of Restitution
Execution and Attachments, Tax Title Notices, Foreclosure Sales, Levy of Real
Estate, among others; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #97123,
authorized the Sheriff to contract for the process of civil papers; and
WHEREAS the privatization of this service has saved the County
approximately $400,000 per year; and
WHEREAS if the Sheriff fails to have certain civil process served in a
timely fashion, State Law allows for the Sheriff to be personally responsible
up to and including removal from office; and
WHEREAS the service of certain processes can only be performed by a
deputized individual who must work closely with the Sheriff’s office; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has the power to deputize an individual or
individuals to perform this function; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff ultimately remains responsible for the service of
these papers and must be able to authorize these activities to a trusted
individual or company by contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Board to
execute the attached contract with the selected individual or company to
perform the process of civil papers for the Sheriff.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement with County Civil Process Services to Serve and/or
Execute Civil Process for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
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Commissioner McPherson stated he would abstain from voting due to
conflict of interest.
It was noted that the contractor’s name is already inserted in the
Agreement.
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Law, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-
Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: McPherson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01024
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT AND ADDITIONAL VEHICLES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #00307 on December 14, 2000 authorizing the Narcotics Enforcement
Team (NET) to operate under the direction of the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS as part of the policy and operational control on NET, the County
and the local units have agreed upon the attached Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS the State Police are removing all state vehicles from this
operation, therefore making the replacement of these vehicles necessary; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff and the NET Advisory Board hereby requests the
addition of twelve (12) vehicles and radios for the purposes of Narcotics
Enforcement; and
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to
distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to
participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff and the NET Advisory Board is requesting that a
portion of these funds be used to pay for the capital costs and operating
expenses for these vehicles; and
WHEREAS the capital costs (present value) for these vehicles will be
returned to the NET forfeiture funds in the event that the Oakland County
Narcotics Enforcement Team should dissolve; and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Oakland County Narcotics
Enforcement Team to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state
law; and
WHEREAS the estimated capital costs are $248,000 and the estimated
operating expenses would be $128,000 per year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that twelve (12) unmarked vehicles with mobile
and prep radios be added to the County Fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the use of forfeiture funds for the capital and leased costs for
vehicles and radios.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Draft of Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team Interlocal
Agreement Between Oakland County and {Name of Participating Agency} on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #01024)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT AND ADDITIONAL VEHICLES
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-named miscellaneous resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #00307 on December 14, 2000 authorizing the Narcotics
Enforcement Team (NET) to operate under the direction of the
Sheriff.
2. The State Police are removing all state vehicles from this
operation necessitating the addition of twelve (12) unmarked
vehicles with mobile and prep radios to the County Fleet.
3. The Sheriff and the NET Advisory Board requested a portion of
funds forfeited through narcotic seizures, being held in General
Ledger Account #023301-10000-2203-60053, be used to pay for the
one-time estimated capital costs of $248,000 for vehicles and
radios, and estimated operating expenses of $128,000 per year.
Capital costs (present value) for these vehicles will be returned
to the NET forfeiture funds in the event that the Oakland County
Narcotics Enforcement Team should dissolve.
4. Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 are
shown below:
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Dept/Fund/OCA/PCA Obj. FY 2001 FY 2002
Revenue
43-101-013901-44600-1568 Enhance. Revenue $ 376,000 $ 128,000
Expenditure
43-101-023901-44600-6660 Radio Comm. $ 5,500 $ 5,500
43-101-023901-44600-6661 Leased Vehicles 122,500 122,500
$ 128,000 $ 128,000
Operating Transfers
43-101-023601-20000-8001 Transfer Out $ 248,000 -0-
$ 376,000 $ 128,000
Motor Pool Fund
Operating Transfer
13-661-661003-10-1701 Transfer In $ 200,000
Revenue
13-661-661001-10-635 Leased Equipment $ 122,500 $ 122,500
$ 322,500 $ 122,500
Expense
13-661-661002-10-3903 Depreciation $ 122,500 $ 122,500
13-661-661002-10-4264 Leased Vehicles $ 200,000 -0-
$ 322,500 $ 122,500
Radio Communications Fund
Operating Transfer
23-660-660713-60005-1701 Transfer In $ 48,000 -0-
Revenue
23-660-660711-60005-635 Leased Equipment $ 5,500 $ 5,500
$ 53,500 $ 5,500
Expense
23-660-660712-60005-3903 Depreciation $ 5,500 $ 5,500
23-660-660712-60005-8005 Est. Profit/Loss $ 48,000 -0-
$ 53,500 $ 5,500
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-
Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson stated that a final vote was not taken on Miscellaneous
Resolution #01002 REAUTHORIZATION OF THE AD HOC REVIEW COMMITTEE – TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT REVIEW POLICY.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Taub that Miscellaneous Resolution
#01002, as amended, be adopted.
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AYES: Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Miscellaneous Resolution
#01002, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01025
BY: Commissioner Law, District #13
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS – FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND FISCAL YEAR 2001 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Village of Bingham
Farms has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for
reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment
remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the Village of Bingham Farms is requesting reimbursement for
work related to correct drainage ditch erosion problems; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 authorized amount of
funding for the Village of Bingham Farms is $12,097.25 each year ($24,194.50
in total) from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the
Village of Bingham Farms for expenses incurred in connection with
environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by the Village of Bingham Farms
as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 2000
appropriation in the amount of $12,094.25, and a Fiscal Year 2001
appropriation in the amount of $12,094.25, from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263326-41000-3985) to repay the Village of
Bingham Farms for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Thomas A. Law
Copy of Village of Bingham Farms’ Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01026
BY: Commissioner Thomas Law, District #13
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2001 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Village of Beverly
Hills has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for
reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment
remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the Village of Beverly Hills is requesting reimbursement for
work related to continuation of the project approved for Fiscal Year 1999 as
well as preparation of a Subwatershed plan; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001 authorized amount of funding for the
Village of Beverly Hills is $48,520.79 from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund as repayment to the Village of Beverly Hills for expenses incurred in
connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by the Village of Beverly Hills
as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 2001
appropriation in the amount of $48,520.79 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263325-41000-3985) to repay the Village of
Beverly Hills for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Thomas A. Law
Copy of Village of Beverly Hills’ Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01027
BY: Commissioner Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF PLEASANT RIDGE – OPTIONAL ACCELERATED PAYMENT SCHEDULE ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00035, the Board of
Commissioners modified the Environmental Infrastructure Funds disbursement
Policy by authorizing an Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule by which
communities may request their remaining years payment in advance, at a
discounted rate, with the knowledge that no further payments will be made from
the Environmental Infrastructure Funds; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Modified Disbursement Policy, Pleasant Ridge has
requested use of the Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule to defer the costs
associated with the Millington Road Water Main and Pavement Replacement
Project; and
WHEREAS the Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule authorized amount of
funding for Pleasant Ridge is $55,275.89 from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by the City of Pleasant Ridge as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the use of the Optional
Accelerated Payment Schedule to pay Pleasant Ridge the amount of $55,275.89
from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263251-41000-3985).
No further payments from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund will be made to
the City of Pleasant Ridge after receipt of the $55,275.89
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Michelle Friedman Appel
District #23
Copy of City of Pleasant Ridge’s Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 11:22 a.m. to the call of the Chair or
February 22, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL FRANK H. MILLARD
Clerk Chairperson