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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2001.04.05 - 7121192 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES April 5, 2001 Meeting called to order by Chairperson Frank Millard at 9:36 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster. (24) ABSENT: Moffitt (With Notice) (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by Hugh Crawford. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Sever supported by Moss the minutes of the March 22, 2001 Board Meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by Sever supported by Garfield the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as follows: ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE a. Department of Information Technology - Implementation of Oakland County’s Internet Strategy (Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, item a: Waiver of Rule XII.C. - Direct referral to Finance Committee) Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 193 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE a. Circuit Court Family Division - Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Agreement Modification (Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, item a: Waiver of Rule XII.C. - Direct Referral to Finance Committee) Vote on agenda, as amended: AYES: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, 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. Honorable Judge Barry Howard addressed the Board. The Chairperson made the following statement, “A Public Hearing is now called on the Pratt & Miller Engineering and Fabrication, Inc. Project - Lyon Charter Township. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed. Chairperson Frank Millard, Jr., Vice Chairperson Fran Amos, Commissioner Brenda Causey-Mitchell and Commissioner Tim Melton presented the Class A State Champions, the Pontiac Northern Huskies Basketball Team, a proclamation for outstanding sportsmanship and academics. Moved by Palmer supported by Buckley the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on this motion appears on page 208.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk [*]): *FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01026) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson 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: The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports as follows: 1. $48,520.79 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for Fiscal Year 2001, to reimburse Beverly Hills 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 #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 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 194 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 vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *REPORT (MISC.#01070) BY: Planning & Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET AND DRAIN COMMISSIONER – REVERSE PREVIOUS BUDGET ACTION TRANSFERRING STAFF ASSISTANT POSITION FROM DRAIN COMMISSIONER TO PURCHASING DIVISION AND CREATION OF BUYER II POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 27, 2001, recommends the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT (MISC.#01070) BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET AND DRAIN COMMISSIONER – REVERSE PREVIOUS BUDGET ACTION TRANSFERRING STAFF ASSISTANT POSITION FROM DRAIN COMMISSIONER TO PURCHASING DIVISION AND CREATION OF BUYER II POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 14, 2001, recommends the resolution to be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01070 BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND DRAIN COMMISSIONER – REVERSE PREVIOUS BUDGET ACTION TRANSFERRING STAFF ASSISTANT POSITION FROM DRAIN COMMISSIONER TO PURCHASING DIVISION AND CREATION OF BUYER II POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, in adopting the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and General Appropriations Act (Miscellaneous Resolution #00235 dated September 21, 2000), approved the transfer of the financial and purchasing functions, including three positions, from the Drain Commissioner to the Department of Management and Budget, effective January 1, 2001; and WHEREAS the Board action took place prior to installation of the newly-elected Drain Commissioner and implementation of his transition effort; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 195 WHEREAS as a result of a closer examination of this proposed change during intensive transition investigation of operating requirements, the transfer of the Staff Assistant position (#03117) from the Drain Commissioner to the Purchasing Division is detrimental to the ongoing administrative coordination needs of the Drain office; and WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner and the Department of Management and Budget agree that the previous budget action transferring the Staff Assistant position (#03117) and reclassification of that position to a Buyer II should be reversed, while leaving procurement responsibilities assigned to the Purchasing Division; and WHEREAS the need still exists for a Buyer II position within the Purchasing Division for procurement functions related to the Drain Commissioner and the Purchasing Division is requesting the creation of a Buyer II position; and WHEREAS the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan most recently developed indicates that sufficient additional indirect cost revenue will be generated which can be used to fund the cost of an additional Buyer II position; and WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes that the previous action taken with adoption of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and General Appropriations Act, transferring a Staff Assistant position (#03117) from the Drain Commissioner to the Department of Management and Budget and reclassification of that position to a Buyer II, be reversed, while leaving procurement responsibilities assigned to the Purchasing Division. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP position of Buyer II be created in the Purchasing Division (12401). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Biennial Budget be amended as follows: FY 2001 FY 2002 General Fund Revenue 90-101-130000-12000-0585 Indirect Cost $ 26,516 $ 53,033 General Fund Expenditures 12-101-401200-40010-2001 M&B Salaries $ (5,438) $(10,874) 12-101-401200-40010-2075 M&B Benefits (2,175) (4,350) 61-101-211001-10000-2001 Drain Salaries 24,378 48,755 61-101-211001-10000-2075 Drain Benefits 9,751 19,502 $ 26,516 $ 53,033 $ 0 $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *REPORT (MISC. #01085) BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET DEPARTMENT/PERSONNEL POSITION CHANGES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 28, 2001, recommends the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01085 BY: Finance Committee - Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT/PERSONNEL - POSITION CHANGES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS there have been many recent initiatives within the Information Technology Department, including the Judicial Information Management System Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 196 (JIMS), Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System (CLEMIS), COPS-MORE Grant, Fire Records Management System (FRMS), Access Oakland, Radio Communications Project, Telephone PBX System, OAKNET, and Geographic Information System (GIS); and WHEREAS these initiatives have significantly increased the workload and complexity in the areas of accounting, procurement, and human resources services; and WHEREAS the Department of Management and Budget is requesting the creation of one (1) GF/GP Supervisor II-Fiscal Services position, to be located in the Central Fiscal Services Group/Proprietary Unit of the Fiscal Services Division; and WHEREAS Management and Budget also requests the downward reclassification of one (1) GF/GP Supervisor III-Fiscal Services, position #12623-03547, salary grade 16, to Supervisor II-Fiscal Services, salary grade 15; and WHEREAS it is recommended that the cost of administrative positions assigned to support Information Technology be recovered through the indirect cost rate; and WHEREAS the methodology of recovering costs through the indirect cost rate will simplify cost recovery by eliminating the need to directly allocate the cost of individual support positions amongst the multiple funds which are administered by Information Technology; and WHEREAS to accommodate the proposed change for indirect cost recovery, it is requested to change the funding of positions in Fiscal Services/Proprietary Unit as follows: Position # Classification From To 12623-07972 Supv. I-Fiscal Svcs. PR GF/GP 12623-02213 Accountant II PR GF/GP 12623-02690 Account Clerk II PR GF/GP 12623-02581 Financial Analyst III SR GF/GP WHEREAS to provide consistent and adequate procurement support, it is requested to upwardly reclassify one (1) GF/GP Buyer II, position #12401-01525, salary grade 10, to Senior Buyer, salary grade 11; and WHEREAS the Personnel Department is requesting the creation of one (1) GF/GP Personnel Analyst III in the Selection and Placement Unit to assist with organizational, recruitment, and classification issues resulting from technology initiatives; and WHEREAS funds are available from increased Indirect Cost revenue to offset the cost of these position changes; and WHEREAS the County Executive and the Department of Information Technology concurs with this request. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of one (1) GF/GP Supervisor II-Fiscal Services position to be located in the Central Fiscal Services Group/Proprietary Unit of the Fiscal Services Division. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the downward reclassification of position #12623-03547 from Supervisor III-Fiscal Services to Supervisor II-Fiscal Services is authorized. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding of positions in Fiscal Services/Proprietary Unit be authorized to change as follows: Position # Classification From To 12623-07972 Supv. I-Fiscal Svcs. PR GF/GP 12623-02213 Accountant II PR GF/GP 12623-02690 Account Clerk II PR GF/GP 12623-02581 Financial Analyst III SR GF/GP BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the upward reclassification of position #12401-01525, salary grade 10, to Senior Buyer, salary grade 11 is authorized. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the creation of one (1) GF/GP Personnel Analyst III position in the Personnel Department/Selection and Placement Unit is authorized. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following budget amendment is authorized: FY 2001 FY 2002 General Fund Revenue 90-130000-12000-0585 Indirect Cost Recovery $ 182,181 $ 501,481 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 197 General Fund Expenditures 12-401200-40010-2001 Purchasing Salaries $ 2,034 $ 4,407 12-401200-40010-2075 Purchasing Benefits 814 1,763 12-623200-28000-2001 Fiscal Services Salaries 106,758 338,067 12-623200-28000-2075 Fiscal Services Benefits 42,704 92,523 15-402200-10001-2001 Personnel Salaries 21,336 46,229 15-402200-10001-2075 Personnel Benefits 8,535 18,492 $ 182,181 $ 501,481 $ 0 $ 0 Information Technology Fund 12-623636-28000-2001 IT Salaries $( 25,052) $( 54,279) 12-623636-28000-2075 IT Benefits ( 10,021) ( 21,712) 12-623636-27001-2001 IT Salaries ( 17,772) ( 38,506) 12-623636-27001-2075 IT Benefits ( 7,109) ( 15,402) 12-623636-26003-2001 IT Salaries ( 27,397) ( 59,359) 12-623636-26003-2075 IT Benefits ( 10,959) ( 23,744) Information Technology Fund Balance 98,310 213,002 $ 0 $ 0 Telephone Communications Fund 12-623675-28000-2001 Telephone Salaries $( 23,180) $( 50,224) 12-623675-28000-2075 Telephone Benefits ( 9,272) ( 20,089) Telephone Communications Fund Balance 32,452 $ 70,313 $ 0 $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01095) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD – 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. $262,893.19 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for Fiscal Year 2001, to reimburse Waterford 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 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01095 BY: Commissioner Frank Millard, Jr., District #4, Commissioner Fran Amos, District #5 IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD – 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, Waterford 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 Waterford Township is requesting reimbursement for work related to lift station modifications in a number of areas; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001 authorized amount of funding for Waterford Township is $262,893.19 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 198 repayment to Waterford 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 Waterford Township 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 $262,893.19 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263229-41000-3985) to repay Waterford Township for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FRANK MILLARD, JR., FRAN AMOS Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement for Township of Waterford is on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01097 BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - USE OF DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE FOR CARRY-FORWARDS (SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, HEALTH DIVISION,GIS) 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 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, $150,000 was set aside to upgrade the Sheriff's two Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) computer terminals; and WHEREAS the equipment has now arrived and will be installed when the appropriate data lines are configured; and WHEREAS of the Carry-Forward designated fund balance total, $235,573 reflects unspent Health and Safety Fund payments (cigarette tax) which is set aside to be used for a Health Division imaging project with Information Technology, and $453,300 reflects unspent Convention Facility Fund payments which are set aside to support the substance abuse programs; and WHEREAS by law these Health Division carry forwards can only be spent on the Health Division programs listed above; and WHEREAS of the Carry-Forward designated fund balance total, $241,520 was set aside to continue funding of the Geographic Information System (GIS) project and to cover consulting cost for municipalities (up to 20%) for links to the GIS project; and WHEREAS project cost continue to be incurred therefore the amount housed in the designated fund balance is required; 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 $1,080,393 of the Carry-Forward Designated Fund Balance total, to fund the Sheriff Department, Health Division, and GIS projects listed above. 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 90-190000-140000-1582 Prior Years Balance $1,080,393 General Fund Expenditures 43-023615-43200-9169 Sheriff - Capital Outlay $ 150,000 90-210000-21000-9053 GIS Automation 241,520 90-310000-33000-8001 Transfer to Health 688,873 $1,080,393 $ 0 Health Fund Revenue Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 199 90-430000-31000-1701 Transfer from General Fund $ 688,873 Health Fund Expenditures 16-201200-33100-3196 Miscellaneous Expense $ 235,573 16-261200-72500-3544 Satellite Centers 453,300 $ 688,873 $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *REPORT (MISC. #01094) BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 26, 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 #01094 BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub, District #12; Peter H. Webster, District #22; Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3; Charles E. Palmer, District #16, Chuck Moss, District #15; Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; William R. Patterson, District #1; Terry L. Sever, District #19 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS our nation's libraries and librarians play a vital role in connecting people with the resources they need to live, learn and work in the 21st Century; and WHEREAS libraries, as changing and dynamic places, are on the forefront of the information age. They help insure a society where everyone is information literate; and WHEREAS libraries are places of opportunity for education and self-help. By offering free access to all, they bring opportunity to all; and WHEREAS libraries connect you to the world, providing access to information on the Web or in print, as well as, personal service and assistance in finding it; and WHEREAS Oakland County government takes pride in supporting it's unique library units - the Law Library, the Research Library, the Library for the Visually and Physically Impaired, and the Jail Library program; and WHEREAS Oakland County government seeks to provide all of its citizens with the ability to access information at the libraries through its continuing support for the work of the Oakland Literacy Council; and WHEREAS Oakland County is rich in library resources, providing information access to residents, businesses and students, and adding immeasurable value to the quality of life; and WHEREAS local support is critical to maintain strong library services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners join with the Oakland County Executive in proclaiming April 1 - 7, 2001, National Library Week in Oakland County; and encourage all residents to use their libraries for the purpose of improving their lives and to actively support these valuable institutions. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Shelley G. Taub, District #12, Peter H. Webster, District #22, Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3, Charles E. Palmer, District #16 Chuck Moss, District #15, Nancy Dingeldey, District #11, Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 200 William R. Patterson, District #1, Terry L. Sever, District #19 (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01098 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 (ROCHESTER COLLEGE 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 (Rochester College 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 (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01099 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (ROCHESTER COLLEGE 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 (Rochester College 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 William W. Benson and Paul Rizzardi, who are representatives 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 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 201 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 208.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01100 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT A SANITARY EASEMENT TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON LOCATED AT OAKLAND-SOUTHWEST AIRPORT, LYON TOWNSHIP (TAX PARCEL NO. 21-04-451-010) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of the Oakland-Southwest Airport, which is located in Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon is in the process of expanding its sanitary sewer system in the northwest quadrant of Lyon Township; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon has formally requested that the County of Oakland grant a sanitary sewer easement in favor of the Township to construct, operate, maintain, repair and/or replace a sanitary sewer and related appurtenances over the extreme northeast corner of the airport property; and WHEREAS the easements requested are described as follows: A 20 foot wide sanitary easement described as part of the southeast ¼ of section 4, T1N, R7E, Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, more particularly described as commencing at the southeast corner of section 4; thence west 1297.34 feet; thence north 1395.18 feet; thence N89°48’32”W 20 feet to the point of beginning of a centerline of 20 foot easement for sanitary sewer; thence N89°48’32”W 81.73 feet to the point of ending, a point being on the south 33 foot prescriptive right of way of Pontiac Trail Road containing 1635 square feet. Together with a temporary easement for construction described as a part of the southeast ¼ of section 4, T1N, R7E, Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, more particularly described as commencing at the southeast corner of section 4; thence west 1297.34 feet; thence north 1395.18 feet; thence N89°48’32”W 20 feet; thence north 10 feet to the point of beginning; thence N89°48’32”W 64.69 feet to a point being on the south 33 foot prescriptive right of way line of Pontiac Trail Road; thence N59°44’06”E 74.90 feet along said right of way line; thence south 37.96 feet to the point of beginning containing 1228 square feet; and WHEREAS the granting of the easement was approved by the Oakland County Airport Committee on February 1, 2001;and WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel both recommend the granting of the sanitary easement to the Charter Township of Lyon. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes and approves the granting of a sanitary easement over part of the Oakland-Southwest Airport property as described above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the sanitary easement. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 202 (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01101 BY: Public Services, David Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) AGREEMENT MODIFICATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency, Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) AD HOC Committee, determined at their meeting on January 25, 2001 that surplus funding could be offered to all current JAIBG grantees in the form of a one time amendment to their current Fiscal Year 2000 grant; and WHEREAS the committee also determined that an extension of the grant end date to August 31, 2001 was necessary; and WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency awarded Oakland County a one time amendment totaling $305,364 of which $274,828 is from the State and the balance of $30,536 is the County's match; and WHEREAS the one time amendment provides funding for the expansion of the Children’s Village renovation project, addition of Information Technology information sharing capacity for Children’s Village and the expansion of the InStep program’s capital renovation and transportation needs; and WHEREAS acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review Process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) one time amendment in the amount of $305,364 which includes $274,828 from the State and $30,536 as the required County match for the period of June 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel, is contingent upon the level of funding available from the State for this program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Oakland County Grant Application Summary Report on file in County Clerk’s Office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01101) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) AGREEMENT MODIFICATION 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 referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Michigan Family Independence Agency, Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) AD HOC Committee, determined at their meeting on January 25, 2001 that surplus funding could be offered to all current JAIBG grantees in the form of a one time amendment to their current Fiscal Year 2000 grant. The committee also determined that an extension of the grant end date to August 31, 2001 was necessary. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 203 2. The Michigan Family Independence Agency awarded Oakland County a one-time amendment totaling $305,364 of which $274,828 is from the State and the balance of $30,536 is the County's match. 3. The one time amendment provides funding for the expansion of the Children’s Village renovation project, addition of Information Technology information sharing capacity for Children’s Village and the expansion of the InStep program’s capital renovation and transportation needs. 4. The County match is available from Contingency funds. 5. The Fiscal Year 2000 Adopted Budget should be amended as follows: GENERAL FUND FY 2001 90-101-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($ 30,536) 90-101-310000-35000-8001 Trans. To Juv. Mt. 27,486 17-101-402200-10001-2872 Grant Match 3,050 $ 0 JUVENILE MAINTENANCE FUND Revenue 90-293-470000-31000-1701 Trans. From Gen. Fund $ 27,486 Expenditures 16-293-501100-25000-2872 Grant Match $ 27,486 $ 0 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 270 Revenue 17-270-305001-70500-0171 Grants-State $ 27,450 17-270-305001-70500-0167 Grant Match $ 3,050 16-270-XXXXXX-XXXXX-0171 Grants-State $247,378 16-270-XXXXXX-XXXXX-0167 Grant Match $ 27,486 $305,364 Expenditures 17-270-305002-70500-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay $ 27,000 17-270-305002-70500-2556 Construction $ 3,500 16-270-501202-24010-6030 Info Tech Development $163,864 16-270-501202-24010-2556 Construction $111,000 $305,364 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01091 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – DEAFNESS AWARENESS TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police, Michigan Justice Training Commission, has awarded the Sheriff’s Department grant funding in the amount of $30,192 for the period January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001; and WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Department was notified of available grant funding some time after January 11, 2001, necessitating the need to expedite the application/acceptance process outside of the adopted grant procedures; and WHEREAS this is the first year of grant acceptance for this program; and WHEREAS this grant is for officer training to be provided by DEAF C.A.N. (Community Advocacy Network) and includes professional services, supplies, operating expenses, and equipment; and WHEREAS revenues and expenditures will be included in the Criminal Justice Training Grant Budget; and WHEREAS there is neither a County match nor a personnel request; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant funding from the Michigan Department of State Police, Michigan Justice Training Commission in the amount of $30,192 for the period of period January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 204 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding. Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Sheriff’s Department – Deafness Awareness Training for Law Enforcement Officers Grant on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01091) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - DEAFNESS AWARENESS TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE 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 referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Michigan Department of State Police, Michigan Justice Training Commission has awarded Oakland County grant funding in the amount of $30,192, for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. The purpose of the grant is to train law enforcement officers in the Sheriff Department regarding dealing with deaf individuals. 3. Specifically, the Sheriff Department will use grant funds to contract with DEAF C.A.N. (Community Advocacy Awareness) to provide the training. 4. No County match or County personnel are required. 5. The Fiscal Year 2001 Special Revenue budget should be amended, as specified below, to account for this grant award: Revenue 1-43-280900-46000-0413 Criminal Jus. Trng. $30,192 Expenditures 2-43-280901-46000-3348 Professional Services $22,080 2-43-280901-46000-4100 Expendable Equipment 4,500 2-43-280901-46000-4352 Supplies 3,612 $30,192 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 208.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01092 BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION/PROBATE COURT – NEXT GENERATION MODEL TRIAL COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County 6th Circuit and Probate Court applied for a grant from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Next Generation Model Trial Court Grant Program; and WHEREAS the application requested total funding in the amount of $21,178 of which $11,250 was the State portion and $9,928 was the County’s match; and WHEREAS the award from the SCAO is for $11,250 and the County’s match is $9,928 totaling $21,178 (no variance from application); and WHEREAS the twenty-five percent (25%) County match of $9,928 must come from cash and/or In Kind contributions; and WHEREAS the $9,928 County match will be In Kind and consist of current County personnel that will be performing grant related tasks; and WHEREAS the Court intends to use the grant funds to develop implementation plans that identify issues affecting court operations, the Administration of Justice and the services and cost effectiveness of merged trial court operations; and WHEREAS acceptance of this grant will not obligate the County to continue the program beyond the grant funding period; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 205 WHEREAS the contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive’s review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the State Court Administrative Office, Next Generation Model Trial Court Grant in the amount of $21,178 which includes $11,250 from the State and $9,928 as the County’s match. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute that contract agreement and that the Chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen percent (15%) variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no expenditures be authorized until a grant agreement is fully executed. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Next Generation Model Trial Court Grant Program on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01092) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION/PROBATE COURT - NEXT GENERATION MODEL TRIAL COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE 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 referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County 6th Circuit and Probate Court applied for a grant through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Next Generation Model Trial Court Grant Program. 2. The Court intends to use the grant funds to develop implementation plans that identify issues affecting Court operations, the administration of justice, and the services and cost effectiveness of merged trial court operations. 3. The Court has been awarded the grant for services not to exceed $21,178 of which $11,250 is state funding and $9,928 is the County’s match. 4. The County match will consist of current County personnel that will be performing grant related tasks, no additional General Fund/General Purpose appropriation is required. 5. The Circuit Court Fiscal Year 2001 Special Revenue budget be amended as follows: Revenue FY 2001 35-279-510091-11000-0171 Grants-State $11,250 Expenditure 35-279-610011-11000-3348 Professional Services $10,000 35-279-610011-11000-3292 Mileage $ 750 35-279-610011-11000-4252 Office Supplies $ 500 FINANCE COMMITTEE Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda: AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos. (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 #01102 BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET/FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION – AUTHORIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO SUPPORT PEOPLESOFT HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 206 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #96238 dated October 24, 1996, authorized funding for implementation of the Oakland County Human Resource and Financial Information System (HRFIS); and WHEREAS the software selected was composed of KPMG Performance Series for the Financial System and PeopleSoft (Version 7.0) for the Human Resources System; and WHEREAS KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP was selected as the prime contractor and solution provider for these systems; and WHEREAS KPMG has been acquired by Cisco, Inc. and no longer supports the purchased software; and WHEREAS Oakland County is in the beginning stages of the PeopleSoft 8.1 upgrade and is seeking assistance from an outside firm to create technical specifications on the required modifications to the custom version 7.0 System Query Reports (SQRs), to provide a gap analysis for delivered PeopleSoft 8.1 Reports, and to provide conversion support for custom version 7.0 queries; and WHEREAS the Hunter Group, Inc., a management consulting firm located in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the planning, selection, implementation and on-going management of enterprise solutions for finance and human resource systems, including PeopleSoft; and WHEREAS the Hunter Group, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide necessary professional services at a cost of $74,250; and WHEREAS funds are available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Financial System Enhancements; and WHEREAS the County Executive recommends the engagement of the Hunter Group, Inc. to provide necessary technical support related to the conversion to PeopleSoft 8.1 Human Resource System Upgrade. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a professional services contract with the Hunter Group, Inc. to provide necessary technical support related to the conversion to PeopleSoft 8.1 Human Resource System Upgrade. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and General Appropriations Act be amended as follows: General Fund Revenue: FY 2001 90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Year’s Fund Balance $74,250 Expenditures: 12-601200-10001-3348 Fiscal Services Prof. Services $74,250 Total $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted. AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01103 BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY – REQUEST FOR ADVANCED PAYMENT OF COUNTY MATCH To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98215 dated September 24, 1998, accepted the proposed transition plan and established the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (CMHA), effective January 1, 1999, for purposes of carrying out the provisions of the Michigan Mental Health Code, PA 258 of 1974, as amended; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 207 WHEREAS the Fiscal Note attached to the referenced resolution reads, in part: That subject to the constraint of funds actually appropriated by the County Board of Commissioners, the amount of County match required of a county that has created a Community Mental Health Authority may not exceed the amount of funds provided by the county as county match in Fiscal Year 1994-1995 or the year the authority is created, whichever is greater. In Oakland County’s situation, the Fiscal Year 1994-1995 match of $9,620,616 is the greater amount, therefore, subject to the constraint of funds actually appropriated by the County Board of Commissioners, the County may not be required to provide the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority with a match greater than $9,620,919 on an annual basis; and WHEREAS Oakland County has provided the full complement of funding, $9,620,919, to the CMHA each year since its creation, payable in monthly installments of approximately $800,000; and WHEREAS due to State funding issues and resultant cash flow problems, CMHA is requesting the County to advance the remaining County match ($4,810,460) for the balance of Fiscal Year 2001; and WHEREAS if the County were to honor the request to advance funds, General Fund interest earnings would be adversely impacted by an estimated $71,000; and WHEREAS the County is desirous of sustaining CMHA services to constituents by advancing the remaining Fiscal Year 2001 County match, provided CMHA replenishes the lost interest earnings to the County General Fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the advance of $4,810,460, representing the remainder of Fiscal Year 2001 County matching funds, to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (CMHA), upon condition that CMHA replenishes the estimated lost interest earnings ($71,000) to the County General Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written agreement be prepared and signed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the Chairman of the CMHA, executing the intent of this resolution before any funds are provided in advance of the scheduled monthly allocation. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Douglas supported by Webster the resolution be adopted. AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01104 BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – UTILITY DEFENSE FUND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00198 dated August 10, 2000, authorized the establishment of the Intergovernmental Utility Defense Fund (#256600) for the purposes of assembling funds from various governmental units throughout the State to challenge the State Tax Commission’s November, 1999 action to adopt revised personal property multipliers for Electric Transmission and Distribution Property and Gas Distribution Property; and WHEREAS the primary issue being contested is whether utility property should be valued on the basis of cost to acquire the property, often decades old, or should the value be based on current cost that represents current market value, similar to the method of valuing residential, commercial and industrial properties; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 208 WHEREAS the financial consequences to Oakland County, should the State Tax commission prevail, would be an estimated 28-30% revenue loss to the public utility portion of the tax base, equivalent to approximately $755,000 annually, with a potential immediate tax refund of over $3 million should the Tax Tribunal rule in favor of the utility companies regarding four years worth of appeals currently outstanding; and WHEREAS cities, villages and townships and other taxing units (Community College, Intermediate School District, Parks) throughout Oakland County could collectively suffer an annual revenue loss of over $8 million with a potential four-year refund of over $32 million; and WHEREAS litigation began in December, 2000 and is continuing, as of this date, before the State Tax Tribunal; and WHEREAS legal and other related expenses, e.g., expert witnesses, amount to $643,761 thus far with contributions from the following governmental units: Oakland County $201,000 Wayne County 100,000 City of Detroit 100,000 Macomb County 50,000 All Other 192,761 Total $643,761; and WHEREAS total costs of litigation are estimated to be $1,338,000 with costs distributed as follows: Total Costs Remaining Balance Oakland County $ 268,000 $ 67,000 Wayne County 268,000 168,000 City of Detroit 268,000 168,000 Macomb County 134,000 84,000 All Other 400,000 207,239 Total $ 1,338,000 $ 694,239; and WHEREAS Oakland County’s recommended additional appropriation of $67,000 is available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tax Tribunal Appeals (Account # 9407-74000). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes an appropriation of $67,000 from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tax Tribunal Appeals (Account # 9407-74000) to the Intergovernmental Utility Defense Fund for purposes of proceeding with litigation against the State Tax Commission challenging the revised personal property multipliers for Electric Transmission and Distribution Property and Gas Distribution Property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget be amended as follows: GENERAL FUND Revenue: 90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Year Balance $ 67,000 Expenditures: 90-210000-21000-9099 Tax Tribunal Appeals $ 67,000 $ 0 INTERGOVERNMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (Total Revised Budget) Revenue: (Contributions: 256601-50001-1604) Oakland County $ 268,000 Wayne County 268,000 City of Detroit 268,000 Macomb County 134,000 All Other 400,000 Total $1,338,000 Expenditures: (Non-Dept.) 256601-50001-3348 Professional Services $1,338,000 Total $1,338,000 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 209 AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01105 BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - EHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Environmental Health Unit of the Oakland County Health Division has over 13,000 active files and processes over 143,000 pieces of paper annually; and WHEREAS the records used by Environmental Health are in paper form, and are stored at three different locations; and WHEREAS virtually all of the forms required to be filled out by Environmental Health Sanitarians in the field are filled out by hand; and WHEREAS most Environmental Health information is not currently associated with the County’s existing GIS or GPS technologies; and WHEREAS Health Division and Information Technology staff have been meeting for several months to devise the parameters of a system which will address the data storage/retrieval, imaging, field computing, and other technical needs of the Environmental Health Unit; and WHEREAS the proposed system, named eHealth, will be web-based and provide a platform for the centralized electronic storage, retrieval, and access of Environmental Health records, as well as enhanced monitoring and analysis capabilities; and WHEREAS eHealth will also allow the Health Division to make use of the County’s existing GIS and GPS technologies; and WHEREAS it is estimated that the project will be fully implemented within two years from its inception; and WHEREAS it is expected that after full implementation of eHealth has taken place, the Health Division will be able to reduce staffing through attrition as a result of the efficiencies gained through this system, which will save an estimated $185,000 per year in personnel costs upon full implementation; and WHEREAS the Governmental Services Leadership Group has approved $188,300 in development funds to be applied toward this project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Health Division and the Department of Information Technology to proceed with the development and implementation of the eHealth system at an estimated cost of $2,850,000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the Resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01106 BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DISTRICT REAPPORTIONMENT APPROPRIATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman: WHEREAS the County Reapportionment Commission is required by the provisions of Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, to reapportion the County Commissioner Districts after the 1990 Federal Decennial Census; and WHEREAS to accomplish this task, approximately $26,000 in expenses will be incurred ($6,500 for maps and supplies, $10,000 for commission members per diems and overtime for the Planning Division to review each proposal for accuracy, and $9,500 for software and technical support). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Reapportionment Commission to expend up to $26,000 to reapportion the County Commissioner Districts. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 210 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 Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01107 BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL – ACCEPTANCE OF HEALTHY START/HEALTHY FAMILIES GRANT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Oakland (SJMO) would like to enter into a three (3) year agreement (October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2003), renewed annually, with the Oakland County Human Service Coordinating Council, to coordinate the provision of Public Health Nurse services with the Oakland County Health Division; and WHEREAS funding to support the Public Health Nurse activity in the amount of $94,035 ($64,035 provided by the Healthy Start/Healthy Families grant and $30,000 provided by the Child Protection: Working Together as Community Partners grant), is available for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001; and WHEREAS Healthy Start/Healthy Families is a successful health and human services collaborative that provides long-term comprehensive, home-based family support services to at-risk families; and WHEREAS Healthy Start/Healthy Families has linked multiple human service and health agencies together to provide Healthy Start services to families in Oakland County; and WHEREAS the coordination of a Public Health Nurse is requested to enhance these services by providing nursing-assessments and direct services to at-risk families; and WHEREAS this grant has been started through the County Executive grant review process and the grant acceptance procedures; and WHEREAS acceptance of this grant funding does not obligate the County to continued funding beyond the grant period; and WHEREAS no additional personnel positions are requested. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Healthy Start/Healthy Families grant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and to approve minor changes and grant extensions, not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original award. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this grant is contingent upon continued grant funding at a level sufficient to cover all costs. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Contract/Program Review Request on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the Resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01108 BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – APPROPRIATION FOR UNFUNDED STATE AND FEDERAL MANDATES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County has been and continues to be inundated with unfunded State and Federal directives to perform services at new levels requiring computer programming efforts; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 211 WHEREAS a conflict exists between the need to respond to an unfunded mandate and the lack of authority to perform work toward the unfunded mandate without the appropriation as required by the General Appropriations Act; and WHEREAS an amendment is requested by the Department of Information Technology for the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget to provide an allocation of $56,500 (equivalent to 500 hours) for mandates that may require minor programming, less than 100 hours each, during the remainder of the Fiscal Year but as yet are unidentified; and WHEREAS an allocation of hours for miscellaneous mandates would allow the Department of Information Technology to respond promptly to such requirements; a similar resolution, Miscellaneous Resolution #00060, was approved March 23, 2000, by the Board of Commissioners. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Department of Information Technology to implement programming changes for unfunded miscellaneous mandates that require less than 100 hours, not to exceed a total of 500 hours for all such miscellaneous mandates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Information Technology shall continue to obtain consent through its Leadership Groups for project work orders related to miscellaneous unfunded mandates and shall report to the Board of Commissioners on a regular basis regarding the total cost expended for miscellaneous mandates that require less than 100 work hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to all Federal and State legislators from Oakland County and to the County’s State legislative liaisons. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. REPORT (MISC. #01109) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IMPLEMENTATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY'S INTERNET STRATEGY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, recommends its adoption with the following amendments: Change the reference "Phase I" to Phase II" in the following paragraphs: Seventh "WHEREAS"; "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED"; Second "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED". Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01109 BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – IMPLEMENTATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY’S INTERNET STRATEGY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County Web development activities began in 1995 with the first version of the site launching in 1996; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Internet site presently contains approximately 2,700 pages of primarily static or unchanging content organized departmentally; and WHEREAS recognizing a need to upgrade this intermittent and haphazard effort, the Department of Information Technology began a selection (Request for Proposal) process in March 2000 to identify a partner to provide a plan to redesign and implement the County’s existing Web site strategy; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 212 WHEREAS Eviciti Corp. was engaged to develop this plan focusing on the following work products: • A plan for consolidation of several departmental Home Pages into a single County Web site organized around the full array of identified County services and development of Usability Guidelines that will provide a uniform look and feel; • Creation of a Marketing and Communication Plan: 1) To promote new and future products and services to be offered via the redesigned Web site and, 2) To develop, promote and strengthen the Oakland County Brand - @CCESS Oakland; • Recommend the necessary Information Technology Architecture that will support all future Web enabled applications; • Identification of current business processes that could be Web enabled; and WHEREAS as a precursor to development of an Internet Strategy for Oakland County, Eviciti Corp. conducted more than 110 departmental interviews and surveys with residents, employees, businesses and local units of government over a 90-day time period; and WHEREAS Eviciti Corp. then researched 75 current governmental Web sites, comparing 21 quality of life and Web site functionality attributes, as well as numerous journals, for purposes of crafting the best solution for the future Oakland County Web site; and WHEREAS Eviciti Corp. has submitted a proposal to undertake Phase I of an Internet Strategy for Oakland County, which entails Design and Development of a modern, user-friendly Web site and Training for the user community, including County Departments, as well as Cities, Villages and Townships; and WHEREAS the cost of the proposed engagement is $980,512. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes implementation of Phase I of the Oakland County Internet Strategic Program and the selection of Eviciti Corp. to partner with the County Department of Information Technology in that implementation in an amount not to exceed $980,512. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other Oakland County Departments and offices that operate internet web pages funded by Board of Commissioners’ appropriations shall report in writing to the Board of Commissioners and the Department of Information Technology on the status of integrating their respective web pages into the coordinated Oakland County Internet Strategy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Information Technology provide a progress report to the General Government Committee on the results of Phase I by the end of the calendar year, before any additional funding for future phases is requested. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move approval of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01109) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IMPLEMENTATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY'S INTERNET STRATEGY 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 referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Department of Information Technology, proceeding through a Request for Proposal process, chose Eviciti Corp. to develop and implement a plan to improve the County's Web site, identify business practices that could be Web enabled, and develop and implement a marketing strategy for @ccess Oakland products. 2. After a series of 110 departmental interviews as well as discussions with citizens and business leaders, Eviciti Corp. has developed and proposes to undertake Phase I of Oakland County's Internet Strategy at a projected cost of $980,512. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 213 3. Funds are available in the Designated Fund Balance for E-Oakland to cover the cost of this project, the Fiscal Year 2001 budget should be amended, as specified below: GENERAL FUND Revenue 90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Years' Balance $980,512 Expenditure 90-310000-40000-8001 Transfer to IT Fund $980,512 $ 0 INFORMATION TECHOLOGY FUND Revenue 18-636113-10000-1701 Operating Transfer In $980,512 Expense 18-636162-15000-3348 Professional Services $980,512 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the Finance Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Patterson supported by Brian the resolution be adopted. Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to coincide with recommendation in the Finance Committee Report. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on resolution as amended: AYES: Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. REPORT (MISC. #01087) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF ONE (1) POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE JUDICIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIMS) PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, recommends its adoption with the following amendments: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, once implementation of the Judicial Information Management System has been completed, reassignment of this position to another program shall require approval by the Board of Commissioners. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (MISC. #01087) BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF ONE (1) POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JIMS) PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 28, 2001, recommends the resolution be adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 214 Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01087 BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF ONE (1) POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JIMS) PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00065 dated March 23, 2000, authorized implementation of the Judicial Management Information System (JIMS), an $8.0 million Courts software system that provides an integrated records management system for Circuit, District and Probate Courts, as well as the Prosecutor and Probation; and WHEREAS Oakland County has been involved with the management of large, complex initiatives (such as JIMS, HRFIS, CSES, CLEMIS, etc.) that represent multi-year efforts and result in enhanced business practices that favorably impact the delivery of public services; and WHEREAS County experience reveals that successful implementation efforts require a fully committed management resource to integrate technology with business process improvements; and WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology and the 6th Judicial Circuit Court request the establishment of a Program Manager job classification to facilitate implementation of large, complex initiatives such as JIMS; and WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology and the 6th Judicial Circuit Court request the creation of a Program Manager position in Information Technology/Administration to be assigned to the JIMS Project; and WHEREAS funding for this position is available in the Information Technology Fund Equity; and WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the establishment of a new classification titled Program Manager, overtime exempt, as an exception to the Salary Administration Plan with the following salary range: Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year $59,757 $63,356 $66,958 $70,553 $74,152 $77,750 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) PR Program Manager position be created in the Department of Information Technology/Administration to be assigned to the Judicial Information Management System (JIMS) Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon request, courts of the third class in Oakland County be included in the Judicial Information Management System Project. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Information Technology/Admin. Program Manager Description and Qualifications Drafts on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01087) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF ONE (1) POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JIMS) PROJECT 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-reference resolution and finds: 1. The Resolution establishes the new full-time Merit System Program Manager job classification, overtime exempt, and creation of one position to be assigned to the Judicial Information Management System (JIMS) project, effective April 7, 2001. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 215 2. The net cost of this action is $40,937 for the balance of Fiscal Year 2001. The Information Technology Retained Earnings will be used to cover the cost of this action; no General Fund/General Purpose appropriation is required. 3. The Fiscal Year 2001 Information Technology Fund budget should be amended as specified: IT Fund 636 FY 2001 FY 2002 2-18-636122-12000-2001 Salary Regular $ 29,241 $ 66,958 2-18-636122-12000-2074 Fringe Benefits 11,696 26,783 Use of Retained Earnings (40,937) (93,741) Net $ 0 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the Finance Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Patterson supported by Webster the resolution be adopted. Moved by Patterson supported by Appel the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendations in the Finance and Personnel Committee Reports. 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, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY BOARD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee hereby recommends that Steve Ruskin, Judith Summers, Leon Pratnicki and Bettye Arrington be appointed to the Community Mental Health Authority Board, for 3-three year terms ending March 31, 2004. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Patterson supported by Appel the General Government Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Patterson supported by Law the appointments be accepted. AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford. (24) Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 216 NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were accepted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01037 BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – CHANGE IN MERIT RULE 3.4 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Personnel and Finance Committee referenced in Merit Rule 3 no longer exists and has been replaced by the Personnel Committee; and WHEREAS a proposed Merit Rule Change updating the committee title to appropriately identify the Personnel Committee as the oversight committee for the Classification Determination Hearing Subcommittee is needed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Merit Rule change, a copy of which is attached. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute this Merit System Rule change, consistent with the provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution 4606, Section IV, A. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Copy of Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk’s office. Moved by Law supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted. AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01110 BY: Personnel Committee – Thomas Law, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES – FUNDING FOR COMPUTER TESTING EXAM MATERIALS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the changing and expanding role of technology in today’s workforce requires an adjustment in the entry level qualifications of support personnel to ensure understanding of computers and the use of computer software; and WHEREAS a preliminary survey of various entry level clerical classifications currently used throughout the County was conducted and confirmed the significant role that computers play in the performance of entry level support functions; and WHEREAS the Personnel Department, in addition to the current keyboarding and written examination, desires to incorporate testing of computer skills into its entry level clerical examination process; and WHEREAS the Personnel Department proposes to undertake a test validation process in conjunction with Macomb County to ensure the test is a fair predictor of performance; and WHEREAS additional funding is required in Personnel’s examination materials line item to ensure adequate funds are available to cover the cost of purchasing and administering testing materials. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the additional appropriation of $5,000 to the Personnel Department’s examination materials line item to purchase testing materials as part of the entry level clerical validation study. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 217 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Personnel Department report back to the Personnel Committee after completion of their entry level clerical validation study. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01111 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (PRATT & MILLER ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION, INC. PROJECT) - LYON CHARTER TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (the "EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project Plan required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented to this meeting (the "Project Plan"); and WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were based upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the Project Plan satisfies all of the requirements of the Act regarding project plans; and WHEREAS the governing body of Lyon Charter Township, Oakland County, Michigan, has also approved the Project Plan and given its consent to the exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the Act; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and its review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with respect thereto. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the Project Plan. 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 EDC. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Moved by Palmer supported by Brian the resolution be adopted. AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01112 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVISION – PRIVATIZATION OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 218 WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00163 dated July 20, 2000, privatized food service at the Sheriff’s Detention Facility; and WHEREAS the aforementioned action significantly impacted the volume of business performed by the Department of Central Services/Materials Management Division, adversely affecting the ability to markup remaining services and still be competitive; and WHEREAS an Administrative Review Committee, composed of representatives of Purchasing, Fiscal Services, Materials Management, Information Technology, Personnel, Facilities Management, Sheriff, Parks & Recreation, and Children’s Village, was established for further exploration of additional privatization efforts; and WHEREAS by utilizing the Request for Proposal Process, the Administrative Review Committee considered all relevant factors, such as ordering procedures, delivery, receiving, invoicing and pricing comparisons in arriving at the following recommendation: 1) The following Product Groups should be ordered via a Web site and receive custodial closet delivery: Janitorial Supplies, Housekeeping Supplies, Office Supplies & Paper, and Personal Care Products; 2) The following products should be reassigned to the Print Shop: Forms, Flags, Carton Paper, and Business Cards; 3) The following products should be shipped directly to user departments: Laundry Detergent, Select Proprietary Products, and Children’s Village Can Goods, Produce and Meats; and WHEREAS the projected annual savings from implementation of this recommendation amounts to over $260,000, primarily due to elimination of positions necessary to staff this function; and WHEREAS the Personnel Department has reviewed the personnel issues involved and recommends the deletion of four positions currently performing Materials Management duties and the reclassification of one position; and WHEREAS the County Executive recommends privatization of the Materials Management Division, including the related personnel actions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the privatization of the Materials Management function as recommended by the County Executive. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following personnel changes be made: 1) Delete one (1) PR Materials Management Records Supervisor position (13850-01487) effective July 28, 2001. 2) Delete two (2) PR Materials Management Clerk positions (13850- 01311) (13850-03362). 3) Delete one (1) PR Clerk II/Delivery Person position (13850-06703). 4) Reclassify one (1) GF/GP Clerk II position to Clerk II/Delivery Person (13850-06785). Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move approval 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 #01113 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) 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 on February 1, 2001 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #01024 authorizing the interlocal agreement; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 219 WHEREAS the Southfield Police Department, Bloomfield Township Police Department and Macomb County Sheriff’s Office will be sending officers to work in the NET Unit and will require four (4) additional vehicles; and WHEREAS the Sheriff and the NET Advisory Board hereby requests the addition of four (4) 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 $76,000 and the estimated operating expenses would be $38,000 per year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the addition of four (4) 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 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. REPORT (MISC. #01090) BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM PLAN – PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 28, 2001, recommends the resolution be amended and adopted: Add a paragraph 6 and 7 as follows: "WHEREAS in June, 2000 a temporary PTNE position of Emergency Management Coordinator was created through the Emergency Salaries program to provide immediate attention to County warning siren needs; and “WHEREAS the Outdoor Warning System Plan also includes a recommendation to create a permanent 1,000 hour PTNE position to provide various duties related to the installation and operation of the new siren system." Also that the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph be amended to read: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding be provided from the designated equity fund for the replacement of aging sirens and battery replacement of newer sirens, and for the creation of one (1) GF/GP 1,000 hour PTNE position of Emergency Management Coordinator located in the Emergency Management unit of Information Technology/CLEMIS & Public Safety." Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01090 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM PLAN – PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 220 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #'s 7865, 7971, and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and WHEREAS consistent with numerous previously executed purchase agreements, Oakland County accepted ownership of the county tornado sirens and agreed to be responsible for their maintenance; and WHEREAS sixty-seven percent of the sirens are aging and parts are becoming difficult to obtain; and WHEREAS seventy-four percent of the sirens do not have battery back-up, nor a two way monitoring system; and WHEREAS the Outdoor Warning System Plan includes recommendations to upgrade the siren system within seven years in order to obtain a state-of-the- art system. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the implementation of the Outdoor Warning System Plan-Past, Present, and Future Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding be provided from the designated equity fund for the replacement of aging sirens and battery replacement of newer sirens, and for the addition of a permanent part-time, non-eligible position to assist with the program. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01090) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM - PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE 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 referenced resolution and finds: 1. Oakland County being responsible for the County’s tornado sirens has committed to the Outdoor Warning System Plan to replace, upgrade, and maintain all sirens to obtain a state-of-the-art system within seven years. 2. The commitment to this plan entails replacement of twenty (20) sirens totaling $350,000 in the first year, and $87,500 for an additional replacement of five (5) sirens instead of doing major repairs on them. 3. Replacement of batteries at $7,000 annually starting this fiscal year. 4. Resolution creates a PTNE position of Emergency Management Coordinator with an annual salary at $20,338, and fringe benefits at $1,993. 5. The total cost of this action is $466,831, partially offset by $5,000 in revenue due from the City of Hazel Park and $5,000 in revenue due from the City of Keego Harbor, to defray cost of removal of old sirens, and replacement with new ones. 6. Funds are available in the Designated Fund Balance for the Emergency Warning System Upgrade to cover the County’s cost of this project, the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget should be amended as follows: GENERAL FUND Revenue 90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Year's Balance $456,831 Expenditure 90-310000-33000-8001 Transfer to Health Fund $456,831 $ 0 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 221 HEALTH FUND Revenue 90-430000-31000-1701 Transfer from General Fund $456,831 23-221111-65001-0069 Prin. from Municipalities 10,000 $466,831 Expenditures 23-221112-65001-9152 Tornado Siren Equip. $437,500 23-221112-65001-2776 Equip. Repairs and Maint. 7,000 23-221112-65001-2001 Salaries 20,338 23-221112-65001-2074 Fringe Benefits 1,993 $466,831 $ 0 7. Cost for Fiscal Year 2002 and beyond will be included in the Fiscal Year 2002 and Fiscal Year 2003 County Executive Recommended Budget. 8. The Tornado Siren Sub-Fund be closed and all activity now be reported under the Health Fund. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Crawford supported by Dingeldey the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Crawford supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted. Moved by Crawford supported by McPherson the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the Personnel Committee Report. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on resolution as amended: AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01114 BY: Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3 IN RE: NATIONAL CORRECTIONS OFFICER WEEK - 2001 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, the latest statistics from the 1999 Census of Jails indicates an estimated 605,943 persons were housed in the nation's local jails, an annual average increase of 5% since 1990; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Corrections' Divisions housed a daily average of 1,745 inmates in 2000, an annual average increase of 3% since 1990; and WHEREAS, last year over 23,000 persons were admitted into the Oakland County jail facilities including juveniles, mentally ill, persons awaiting trial, persons pending arraignment, protective custody cases, infirm, persons awaiting transfer to State, Federal or other jurisdictions, sentenced; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Corrections Deputies are responsible for overall inmate supervision to ensure safe, secure and orderly facility operations, intake and release of all persons, identification of special needs and classification of all inmates, inmate and professional visitation, inmate transport and Court security; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Sheriff's Department - Corrections' Divisions are recognized as innovative, professional and able to operate a very complex and crowded set of multiple facilities, transport and coordinate an enormous number of inmate movements on a daily basis with a minimal number of staff/inmate injuries or escapes, and have avoided successful litigations and suicides since 1992; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 222 WHEREAS, the week of May 6 - 12, 2001, has been designated as National Corrections Officer Week. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department Corrections' Deputies and the special contribution they make to ensure the public safety of all citizens in Oakland County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby honor all the Corrections' Deputies of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department for their unique skills and abilities and devotion to duty and pronounce a special thanks to all those Deputies on behalf of the citizens of Oakland County. Lawrence A. Obrecht, William Patterson, David N. Galloway, Frank H. Millard, Fran Amos, Brenda Causey-Mitchell, Tim Melton, Sue Ann Douglas, John P. Garfield, William Brian, Nancy Dingeldey, Shelley G. Taub, Thomas A. Law, David B. Buckley, Chuck Moss, Charles E. Palmer, Hugh Crawford, David L. Moffitt, Terry Sever, Vincent Gregory, Eric Coleman, Peter H. Webster, Michelle Friedman Appel, Ruel E. McPherson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Service Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01115 BY: Commissioner Shelley G. Taub, District #12, Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS- SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 315 HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, the Michigan State Legislature introduced Senate Bill 315 to establish Holocaust Remembrance Week in the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS, a key date in the history of the Holocaust is April 19, 1943, the beginning of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, when Jews, resisted death camp deportation by the Nazis for 27 days; and WHEREAS, this date, which in the Hebrew calendar is the twenty-seventh day of Nisan, was established in 1980, by the United States Congress as the National Holocaust Remembrance Day, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and in honor of the survivors, as well as, the rescuers and liberators. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby support the passage of Senate Bill 315 to establish the Holocaust Remembrance Week in the State of Michigan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins in encouraging individuals, educational institutions, and social, community, religious, labor and business organizations to pause during the observance of Holocaust Remembrance Week to reflect upon what can happen when bigotry, indifference and hatred are tolerated in a civilized society; and to rededicate ourselves to the principles of individual freedom in a just society; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor, the Michigan State Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and to the County’s legislative lobbyists. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Shelley G. Taub, Michelle Friedman Appel The Chairperson referred the Resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. In accordance with Rule XII.G. , the Chairperson made the following referrals: Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 223 GENERAL GOVERNMENT a. Saginaw Cnty. Bd. Of Comm.-Oppose Funding Reductions to Saginaw Cnty. Community Mental Health Authority by the Michigan Department of Community Health PUBLIC SERVICES a. Letter from Kathy R. Terry-Recommending Betty Lewis as a member of Oakland County Friend of the Court Advisory Committee There were no objections to the referrals. The Board adjourned at 10:30 a.m. to the call of the Chair or April 26, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. The Board was recalled to order at 10:31 a.m. Roll called. PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster. (24) ABSENT: Moffitt (With Notice) (1) Quorum present. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01116 BY: Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, District #8, Commissioner John Garfield, District #9 IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 1999, FISCAL YEAR 2000 & 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, Rochester 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 Rochester Hills is requesting reimbursement for work related to numerous drain related studies; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1999, Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 authorized amount of funding for Rochester Hills is $219,919.73 annually ($875,759.19 for the three years) from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to Rochester 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 City of Rochester Hills 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 $219,919.73 annually ($875,759.19 for the three years) from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263254-41000-3985) to repay Rochester 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. Sue Ann Douglas, John Garfield The Chairperson referred the Resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. The Board adjourned at 10:35 a.m. to the call of the Chair or April 26, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. G. WILLIAM CADDELL FRANK H. MILLARD Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 5, 2001 224 Clerk Chairperson