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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 19, 2001
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Frank Millard at 10:03 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, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub,
Webster. (24)
ABSENT: Sever (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Thomas Law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Buckley the minutes of the June 28, 2001
Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved
as printed.
Moved by Buckley supported by Webster the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Central Services - Oakland County International Airport – 2001
Grant Program Acceptance – Airport Crack Sealing
b. Central Services – Oakland County Southwest Airport – 2001 Grant
Program Acceptance – Airport Crack Sealing
c. Central Services – Oakland/Troy Airport – 2001 Grant Program
Acceptance – Airport Crack Sealing
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
381
d. Central Services - Oakland County Southwest Airport – 2001 Grant
Program Acceptance – Airport Master Plan
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, items a, b, c and d:
Waiver of Rule XII.C.1. Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
ITEMS NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE
h. Miscellaneous Resolution #01169 – Oakland County Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant Acceptance (JAIBG)
(Reason for suspension for Finance Committee item h: Personnel Committee
meeting immediately before the Board meeting.)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub, Webster. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank H. Millard, Jr. appointing Kathy Heikkila of Royal Oak, to represent
County Commissioner District #22 on the Senior Advisory Council. There being
no objections, the appointment was confirmed.
Chairperson Millard introduced Frank Cardimen, Jr. from the Traffic
Improvement Association of Oakland County, who did a presentation on Alcohol
Education Initiative.
Commissioner Chuck Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for
the purpose for allowing public comment on the Fiscal Year 2001 Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant. The Chairperson scheduled the hearing for August 16,
2001 at 9:45 A.M. in the Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium.
Moved by Moss supported by Dingeldey the resolutions on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on
this motion appears on page 388.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda
follow (annotated by an asterisk [*]):
*FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01176)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON - OPTIONAL ACCELERATED PAYMENT SCHEDULE
ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. Under Miscellaneous #99093,the original Environmental
Infrastructure Fund allocation, the City of the Village of
Clarkston was eligible for $21,882.20 over five years.
2. Under Miscellaneous #00035,the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule, $21,078.69 is available to
provide to the City of the Village of Clarkston for this project;
no additional appropriation is required.
3. Once the City of the Village of Clarkston receives the $21,078.69
allocation, no further payments from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund will be made to the city.
4. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01176
BY: Commissioner Frank Millard, Jr., District #4
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
382
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON - OPTIONAL ACCELERATED PAYMENT SCHEDULE
ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous #00035, the Board of Commissioners
modified the Environmental Infrastructure Funds Disbursement Policy by
authorizing an Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule by which communities may
request their remaining years payment in advanced, at a discounted rate, with
the knowledge that no further payments will be made from the Environmental
Infrastructure Funds; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Modified Disbursement Policy, Clarkston has
requested use of the Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule to defer the costs
associated with Phase I of the City-wide water supply construction project;
and
WHEREAS the Optional Accelerated Payment Schedule authorized amount of
funding for Clarkston is $21,078.69 from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by the City of the Village of
Clarkston as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the use of the Optional
Accelerated Payment Schedule to pay Clarkston the amount of $21,078.69 from
the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263236-41000-3985). No
further payments from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund will be made to
the City of the Village of Clarkston after receipt of the $21,078.69.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FRANK MILLARD, JR.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 388.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01177
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY TREASURER – APPROVAL OF REVISED COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98040
dated March 19, 1998, adopted an Investment Policy for Oakland County, which
conforms to the requirements of Public Act 20 of 1943, as amended; and
WHEREAS the aforementioned Resolution further resolved that the policy
shall remain in effect until amended or replaced; and
WHEREAS experience with the policy has resulted in recommended
improvements, including additional requirements for financial institutions
doing business with the County, such as submitting audited financial
statements and certifications, as well as a comprehensive list of authorized
investment vehicles; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Treasurers Association of the United States and
Canada has reviewed the revised Investment Policy and issued its coveted
Investment Policy Certification.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopts the revised County Investment Policy for Oakland County
(copy on file with the County Clerk), as submitted by the County Treasurer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy shall remain in effect until
amended or replaced by action of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Investment Policy for County of Oakland, Michigan available in
County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
383
(The vote for this motion appears on page 388.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01178
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: TREASURER’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZED DEPOSITORIES FOR PUBLIC FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS State of Michigan, P.A. 40 of 1942, as amended, requires the
Board of Commissioners to provide by resolution for the deposit of all public
monies coming into the hands of the County Treasurer; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners’ Miscellaneous Resolutions #6836,
#7045, #7428, #8030, #84150, #89005, #92155 and #97246 have authorized
depositories; and
WHEREAS this Miscellaneous Resolution will supersede all of the other
Miscellaneous Resolutions mentioned above; and
WHEREAS many of the depositories have changed names, merged or combined
with other depositories.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners designates the following named financial institutions as
authorized depositories for public monies held by the County Treasurer:
The Bank of Bloomfield Hills Huntington Bank of Michigan
Bank of Rochester Metro Bankcorp
Bank One Michigan Michigan Heritage Bank
Citizens Banking Corporation Michigan National Bank
Clarkston Bank Midwest Guaranty Bank
Comerica Bank National City Bank
Crestmark Financial Corporation North Oakland Community Bank
Fentura Bancorp Inc. (State Bank) Fifth Third Bank
Fidelity Bank of Michigan Oxford Bank Corporation
First Bank – Mt. Pleasant Peoples State Bank
First Federal of Michigan Republic Bancorp Inc.
Flagstar Bank Standard Federal Bank
Franklin Bank NA TCF Bank of Michigan
Warren Bank
Succeeding banks, as a result of mergers and or acquisitions, from the
above list, shall also be deemed as authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the authorized depositories are hereby
authorized to honor all checks, electronic transfers, or other automated
instruments for payment of money drawn on the various accounts when bearing or
purporting the actual or facsimile signature or authorization of the Treasurer
of the County of Oakland or his designated deputies.
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 388.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01179
BY: General Government Committee – William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2001 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT CRACK SEALING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contract No. 2001-0598 for State funds in the amount of
$15,000, for the development and improvement of Oakland County International
Airport; and
WHEREAS the planning project consists of airport crack sealing; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of transportation requires a local grant match of $15,000, which is
available from the airport fund; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
384
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant
contract subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
and believes it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contract;
and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's review process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
application provisions of Miscellaneous #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract.
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 and Oakland County Grant
Application/Acceptance Summary Report on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01179)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2001 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT CRACK SEALING
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 has received Michigan Department of Transportation
Grant Contract No. 2001-0598 for State funds in the amount of
$15,000 for the development and improvement of the Oakland County
International Airport.
2. The project consists of airport crack sealing.
3. A local grant match of $15,000 is required and is available in the
Fiscal Year 2001 Airport Fund Budget.
4. The total grant contract is in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
5. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project.
6. The Fiscal Year 2001 Budget is amended as follows:
Revenue
13-137100-30400-0171 Grants – State $15,000
Expenditure
13-137201-30400-3524 Runway & Taxiway Repairs _15,000_
$ -0-__
7. This Fiscal Note is contingent upon final approval by Corporation
Counsel of the contract.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 388.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01180
BY: General Government Committee – William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES-OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT 2001 GRANT PROGRAM
ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT CRACK SEALING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contract No. 2001-0595 for State funds in the amount of
$15,000, for the development and improvement of Oakland/Southwest Airport; and
WHEREAS the planning project consists of airport crack sealing; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
385
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of transportation requires a local grant match of $15,000, which is
available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant
contract subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
and believes it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contract;
and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's review process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
application provisions of Miscellaneous #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract.
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 and Oakland County Grant
Application/Acceptance Summary Report on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01180)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT 2001 GRANT PROGRAM
ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT CRACK SEALING
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 has received Michigan Department of Transportation
Grant Contract No. 2001-0595 for State funds in the amount of
$15,000 for the development and improvement of the
Oakland/Southwest Airport.
2. The project consists of airport crack sealing.
3. A local grant match of $15,000 is required and is available in the
Fiscal Year 2001 Airport Fund Budget.
4. The total grant contract is in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
5. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project.
6. The Fiscal Year 2001 Budget is amended as follows:
Revenue
13-137170-30400-0171 Grants - State $15,000
Expenditure
13-137270-30400-3524 Runway & Taxiway Repairs 15,000_
$ -0-_
7. This Fiscal Note is contingent upon final approval by Corporation
Counsel of the contract.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 388.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01181
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND/TROY AIRPORT 2001 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
– AIRPORT CRACK SEALING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
386
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contract No. 2001-0601 for State funds in the amount of
$7,350, for the development and improvement of Oakland/Troy Airport; and
WHEREAS the planning project consists of airport crack sealing; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of transportation requires a local grant match of $7,350, which is
available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant
contract subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
and believes it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contract;
and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's review process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
application provisions of Miscellaneous #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $14,700.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract.
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 and Oakland County Grant
Application/Acceptance Summary Report on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01181)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/TROY AIRPORT 2001 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
– AIRPORT CRACK SEALING
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 has received Michigan Department of Transportation
Grant Contract No. 2001-0601 for State funds in the amount of
$7,350 for the development and improvement of the Oakland/Troy
Airport.
2. The project consists of airport crack sealing.
3. A local grant match of $7,350 is required and is available in the
Fiscal Year 2001 Airport Fund Budget.
4. The total grant contract is in an amount not to exceed $14,700.
5. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project.
6. The Fiscal Year 2001 Budget is amended as follows:
Revenue
13-137140-30400-0171 Grants – State $7,350
Expenditure
13-137240-30400-3524 Runway & Taxiway Repairs 7,350_
$ -0-_
7. This Fiscal Note is contingent upon final approval by Corporation
Counsel of the contract.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
387
Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub, Webster,
Amos. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda were adopted, (with the accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01182
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – EXTENSION OF AAA BOND RATING TO
LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS due to a vibrant and diverse local economy and strong financial
management of County resources, Oakland County enjoys a superior credit
rating; both Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poors have accorded
their highest bond rating, AAA, to Oakland County during the past three years;
and
WHEREAS based on the remarkable combined economic and financial strength
of our local units, this highest of rankings, attained by only 21 of America’s
3,043 counties, will be continued for at least another year; and
WHEREAS the County, through the Oakland County Building Authority
(Public Act 31 of 1948, 1st Extra Session), has the power to finance local
government buildings, parking lots/structures, auditoriums, stadiums and
various recreational facilities, together with appurtenant properties and
facilities necessary or convenient for their effective use for any legitimate
public purpose; and
WHEREAS plans and specifications, determined by the local unit, can be
completed, bids solicited and contracts let in accordance with the provisions
of the applicable statute; and
WHEREAS in each case, the local governmental unit determines the type of
project it wishes to construct or acquire and enters into a partnership with
the County under which the County would finance the project through issuance
of limited general obligation bonds; and
WHEREAS the facility would be leased back to the local unit until the
bonds are retired (within a statutory limit of 50 years); and
WHEREAS once the bonds are retired, the County Building Authority would
transfer ownership of the facility to the local unit of government; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes establishment of a policy that provides for extension
of its superior credit rating, accorded by Moody’s Investor Services and
Standard & Poors at their highest ranking of AAA, to local units of government
throughout Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose clause (Article III of the
Articles of Incorporation) of the Oakland County Building Authority be amended
to clearly define that the County Building Authority may provide use of its
bonding authority by the County’s cities, villages and townships.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of total County bonding capacity
allowed for any one local governmental unit is five (5%) percent of the State
Taxable Value for that unit of government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Department of Management
and Budget be charged with the responsibility for the development and
execution of regulations for the administration of this policy and
recommending to the Board of Commissioners any changes to the policy resulting
from experiences gained from that administration.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Outline of Steps to be Followed for Local Assistance Project
Through the Oakland County Building Authority on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
388
Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be amended to:
Insert 4th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County shall be reimbursed one
hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with its participation in
such bonding projects.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Brian, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Taub, Amos, Appel. (20)
NAYS: Buckley, Moss, Suarez, Webster. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01183
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – DELINQUENT TAX REVOLVING FUND
(DTRF) – FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS acting under the authority of the General Property Tax Act, 1893
PA206, as amended by 1968 PA107, MCL 211.87b, the Board of Commissioners
established the Oakland County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) in 1974;
and
WHEREAS operation of the DTRF by the County Treasurer has consistently
provided taxing units with a stable revenue stream while also generating a
surplus; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners annually incorporates in the General
Appropriations Act a strict policy for accessing funds from the DTRF; and
WHEREAS the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement #34
requires that the DTRF be reported as a Major Fund within the Business-type
Activities Category in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends adoption of the DTRF – Fiscal
Responsibility Plan which prudently utilizes DTRF resources without
threatening its primary mission; and
WHEREAS adoption of the recommended Plan would limit the increased
utilization of DTRF resources to funding currently unfunded capital projects
that are included in the Board of Commissioner approved Long-Term Capital
Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS fiscally responsible increased utilization of the DTRF can be
achieved by using the fund to pay debt service on certain specified capital
projects that will provide essential public services; and
WHEREAS adoption of the Plan would restrict DTRF Retained Earnings to
pay debt service on specified projects for which the Board of Commissioners
authorizes bonds to fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopts the attached Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund – Fiscal
Responsibility Plan (copy on file with the County Clerk).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that individual projects, included in the plan,
require approval by the Board of Commissioners and designation of DTRF funding
to pay debt service.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Plan and Projections for Fiscal
Years 2001-2005 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
389
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Brian. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01184
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – REDUCTION IN STATE REVENUE
SHARING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the State Revenue Sharing Act (PA140 of 1971,
as amended by PA342 of 1996), Oakland County receives approximately $25
million annually as a portion of the State distribution of Sales Tax Revenue
to local units of government; and
WHEREAS this revenue is incorporated in the County budget based on per
Capita payments estimated by the State Department of Treasury in advance of
the fiscal year, with actual receipts fluctuating in tandem with the State’s
economy; and
WHEREAS based on the current economic downturn and the attendant
reduction in Sales Tax receipts, the State Department of Treasury has
downwardly revised estimated Fiscal Year 2002 Revenue Sharing payments three
times this calendar year, from $28.1 million in January to $23.5 million in
June, for a total reduction of 16.6% from the original estimate; and
WHEREAS the County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Recommendation
includes $25.0 million to fund the preponderance of Oakland County’s
discretionary services, including: Family Court Youth Assistance, Indigent
Hospitalization, Community Corrections, Planning and Development, Research and
Law Libraries, Marine Safety and the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program, among
others; and
WHEREAS the State Legislature has within its discretion the ability to
avoid the latest reduction in estimated Revenue Sharing distribution (7.8% or
$125 million) by appropriating funds from the State’s Budget Stabilization
Fund, which has a current balance of $1.3 billion; and
WHEREAS the express purpose of the Budget Stabilization Fund, otherwise
known as the “Rainy Day” Fund, is to accumulate surplus funds during good
economic times with the intent of using those funds to offset temporary
reductions in revenues that are particularly sensitive to fluctuations in the
economy, rather than decimate worthwhile government services that benefit our
citizens and taxpayers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners acknowledges the potential budgetary impact of a reduction in
State Revenue Sharing due to a reduction in Sales Tax collections and
advocates that the State Legislature utilize a portion of the $1.3 billion
accumulated in the Budget Stabilization Fund, in accordance with its intended
purpose of offsetting disruptions in revenue caused by temporary economic
fluctuations, so as not to jeopardize worthwhile public services provided by
local units of government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be distributed to
Oakland County’s State legislative contingent and lobbyists, the Governor, all
Michigan counties, the Michigan Association of Counties and the Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments, for their consideration during the concluding
period of their budget deliberations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I recommend adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Memo for State Revenue Sharing, Revenue and Tax Analysis and
Revenue Sharing Report on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Appel the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 19, 2001
390
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01185
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION - APPROPRIATION FOR OUTSIDE
LEGAL SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 261 of 1966, MCL 46.401 requires the Apportionment
Commission in each county to apportion the county into commissioner districts
every ten years, consistent with the United States official decennial census
figures; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Act, the Oakland County Apportionment Commission
met five times to develop a plan to reapportion county commission districts;
and
WHEREAS on June 6, 2001, the Oakland County Apportionment Commission
adopted a plan by a vote of 4 yes, 1 abstention for the county commission
districts; and
WHEREAS the adopted plan was filed in the Office of the County Clerk on
June 7, 2001, and submitted to the Secretary of State consistent with MCL
46.405; and
WHEREAS pursuant to MCL 46.406, any registered voter of the county,
within 30 days after the filing of the plan, may petition the Court of Appeals
to review such plan; and
WHEREAS on July 10, 2001, the Chairperson of the Apportionment
Commission was served with a copy of a complaint purportedly filed with the
Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS the Apportionment Commission seeks to retain outside counsel
with knowledge of and experience with these specialized legal matters.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby authorizes the Apportionment Commission to retain the services of
attorney Eric Doster of the law firm Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith to
represent the Apportionment Commission and appropriates $10,000 to the
Clerk/Register budget for the purpose of defraying the related legal expenses.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-
Mitchell. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #01169)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
ACCEPTANCE (JAIBG)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution
on July 19, 2001, recommends the resolution be amended and adopted as follows:
In the third WHEREAS paragraph, add "SR" before 'Social Worker'.
In the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, change "May 31, 2002"
to 'March 31, 2002'.
Strike the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph – substituting:
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the creation of one (1) SR Probation Officer I position
and one (1) SR Para-legal position for the Teen Court Program in the
Juvenile unit of the Prosecutor's Office, and the creation of one (1)
SR Social Worker I position for the School Violence Program in the
Victim Services unit of the Prosecutor's Office."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #01169)
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
ACCEPTANCE (JAIBG)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution
#01169 on July 10, 2001, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01169
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
ACCEPTANCE (JAIBG)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County submitted a multi-departmental grant application
under the Fiscal Year 2001 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
Program to the Michigan Family Independence Agency for assistance in
increasing the accountability of juvenile criminal offenders; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency approved the application
and awarded Oakland County a federal pass-through grant totaling $602,142 of
which $541,928 is from the State, as a Federal pass-through, and the balance,
$60,214 is the County’s match amount; and
WHEREAS the grant award provides continued funding of the Fiscal Year
2000 programs and for the creation of four (4) new positions which include one
(1) SR Probation Officer I position for the Prosecutor’s Teen Court Program,
one (1) SR Para-legal position for the Prosecutor’s Teen Court Program, one
(1) SR Community Corrections Specialist I position for the Community
Correction’s In-Step Program and one (1) Social Worker I position for
Prosecutor’s School Violence Program; and
WHEREAS the award also provides funding for the operating and other
expenses related to these positions and programs; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division and the Prosecuting Attorney
are experiencing favorable controllable personnel variances through the second
quarter of Fiscal Year 2001 due to turnover, and the Circuit Court is
experiencing favorable controllable operating variances through the same time
period due to improved defense attorney payments; and
WHEREAS this favorability can be used to cover the required County
match; 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) in the total amount of $602,142 with $541,928 from the State and
$60,214 as the required County Match for the period of June 1, 2001, through
May 31, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the creation of one (1) SR Probation Officer I position for the
Prosecutor’s Teen Court Program, one (1) SR Para-legal position for the
Prosecutor’s Teen Court Program and one (1) Social Worker I position for the
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Prosecutor’s School Violence Program, in the Juvenile Unit of the Prosecutor’s
Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners also
authorizes the creation of one (1) SR Community Corrections Specialist I
position for the In-Step Program in the Court Community Services Unit of the
Community Corrections Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the 2001 Adopted Budget be amended as follows:
Grant Funding Sources
17-XXXXXX-XXXXX-0171 Grants-State $541,928
17-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2872 Grant Match $ 60,214
$602,142
Grant Appropriations
Community Corrections In-Step Program
17-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2001 Salary $114,280
17-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 40,247
17-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3324 Printing $ 2,690
17-XXXXXX-XXXXX-6675 Telephone Comm. $ 2,996
Prosecuting Attorney Teen Court Program
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2001 Salary $ 89,093
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 35,637
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-6636 Info Tech Oper. $ 6,100
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3324 Printing $ 2,019
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-4284 Postage $ 10,000
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-6675 Telephone Comm. $ 2,136
Prosecuting Attorney School Violence Program
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2001 Salary $ 34,705
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 13,882
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3292 Personal Mileage $ 2,500
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-6636 Info Tech Oper. $ 5,793
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3324 Printing $ 733
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-4252 Office Supplies $ 100
41-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3348 Professional Serv. $ 3,333
Circuit Court Start Project
35-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3348 Professional Serv. $ 96,731
Circuit Court Stride Project
35-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3348 Professional Serv. $ 62,500
Circuit Court Start Clean Program
35-XXXXXX-XXXXX-3348 Professional Serv. $ 76,667
$602,142
Grant Match Transfer
General Fund
17-402200-70234-2001 Salary ($ 16,258)
41-221000-41500-2001 Salary ($ 20,473)
35-230000-21200-2640 Defense Atty. Fee ($ 23,483)
($ 60,214)
Grant Fund
17-XXXXXX-XXXXX-2872 Grant Match $ 60,214
$ 0
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including
personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the
State for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Grant Application Summary Report on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Causey-Mitchell the Personnel Committee
Report be accepted.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Brian the Public Services Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Brian the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Patterson 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: Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01186
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT 2001 GRANT PROGRAM
ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contract No. 2001-0569 for State funds in the amount of
$58,500, for the development and improvement of Oakland/Southwest Airport; and
WHEREAS the planning project consists of an Airport Master Plan Update;
and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of transportation requires a local grant match of $6,500, which is
available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant
contract subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
and believes it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contract;
and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's review process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
application provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract.
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, Oakland County Grant
Application/Acceptance Summary Report, Contract for a State/Local Airport
Project, Exhibit 1, Attachment 10, Appendixes A & B on file in County Clerk’s
office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01186)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT - 2001 GRANT PROGRAM
ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
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 has received Michigan Department of Transportation
Grant Contract No. 2001-0569, for State funds in the amount of
$58,500 for the development and improvement of the
Oakland/Southwest Airport.
2. The planning project consists of an Airport Master Plan Update.
3. A local grant match of $6,500 is required and is available in the
Fiscal Year 2001 Airport Fund Budget.
4. The total grant contract is in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
5. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project.
6. The Fiscal Year 2001 Budget is amended as follows:
Revenue
13-137170-00050-0171 Grants - State $6,500
Expenditure
13-137270-00050-3348 Professional Services 6,500
$ -0-
7. This Fiscal Note is contingent upon final approval by Corporation
Counsel of the contract.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01187
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION THIRD QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the
Board of Commissioners for Grades 1-21 provide for a process for departments
and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of
classifications; and
WHEREAS the Third Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2001 identifies the
reviews completed and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel
Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate
Change fund to implement salary grade changes for GF/GP positions resulting
from Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS additional funding is available in Community & Home Improvement
grant funds, Information Technology funds, Drain funds and Friend of the Court
funds for classification changes in those areas.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners
authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Third Quarterly Report
for Fiscal Year 2001, which includes the following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-
Position
Installation Coordinator (Reclassify to 13 14 18401-04696
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new class Supv-Data Communications, OT
Exempt)
Supervisor-Community & Home Improvement 13 14 19611-00999
Sr Comm & Home Improvement Tech
(Reclassify to new class Senior-Community
& Home Improvement Field Technician, OT
Non-exempt)
12 12 19611-02426
19611-09522
Community & Home Improvement Technician
(Reclassify to new class Community & Home
Improvement Field Technician, OT Non-
exempt)
10 11 19611-00730
19611-01457
19611-09578
Junior Accountant (Reclassify to new class
Child Support Account Specialist, OT Non-
exempt)
8 9 35404-00520
35404-01034
35404-01484
35404-01884
35404-02549
35404-03176
35404-03885
35404-07484
Clerk III (Reclassify to new class Drain
Operations Clerk, OT Non-exempt)
5 6 61207-06423
Marketing Coordinator (Reclassify to new
class Automation Alley Supervisor, OT
Exempt)
12 14 19101-02268
(Supervisor-Register of Deeds) 11 13 21401-00909
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the overtime designation for the following
classification be changed from Exempt to Non-Exempt:
Administrative Assistant to Elected Officials
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 #01188
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - INCREASE IN FEES - RECORDS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Department currently has a Records
Unit and charges fees for services; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff according to Public Act #381 of 2000, has the right
to request the fee for fingerprinting for Gun Registrations to a maximum of
$15.00 per card; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #89308 established the current rate of
$5.00 per fingerprint card; and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Sheriff to increase the fee for
fingerprinting; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is proposing that the increase in revenues be used to
add two (2) Clerk III positions to offset the increase in hours and workload.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners increases the fee charged for fingerprinting in the Sheriff
Department Records Unit from the current rate of $5.00 to $15.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this fee increase will be effective with the
passage of this resolution and will be reviewed annually by the Sheriff's
Department which will recommend any fee change that is necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) GF/GP Clerk III positions be created
in the Records Unit, Technical Services Division of the Sheriff's Department
and the cost of these positions will be offset by the increase in revenues to
the County.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these positions will be in effect for one
year and the Sheriff's Department will provide an update on workload statistics
and revenue generation to Public Services Committee and Personnel Committee
after six months of utilization.
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 Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01189
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has no official tribute to the men and
women who have served honorably in the Law Enforcement Duties of Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the creation of a Law Enforcement Memorial will serve as this
tribute; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard is proposing this
tribute and has agreed to be the designated facilitator and has agreed to
raise the necessary funds for this memorial; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland will not be obligated to any financial
concerns except to allow the memorial to be placed in front of the County
Courthouse; and
WHEREAS donations will be sought from Law Enforcement groups, private
citizens and the private sector; and
WHEREAS the donations will be deposited with the Oakland County
Treasurer in the name of the Oakland County Law Enforcement Memorial fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners endorses the concept of a Law Enforcement Memorial.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Treasurer and the
Department of Management and Budget be directed to establish the Oakland
County Law Enforcement Memorial fund for the purpose of paying for this
tribute.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total cost of the Law Enforcement
Memorial including any construction or renovation costs will be the
responsibility of the Oakland County Law Enforcement Memorial fund.
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 Planning and Building and
Finance Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01190
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND
COUNTY RESOURCE TEAM (SOCRT) AND CONTINUATION OF ONE (1) DEPUTY II POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #96186 allowed the Sheriff Department
to participate in a COPS grant through the City of Troy to form a Community
Policing Resource Team; and
WHEREAS the funding has expired and the local communities would like to
continue this successful effort; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #00131 authorized the Sheriff
Department to utilize Forfeited Funds for the funding of this position for the
2001 year budget; 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
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WHEREAS the courts have distributed $1,020,571 (balance as of 5/31/01)
as a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used
to continue to fund this position until September 30, 2002; and
WHEREAS the estimated costs are $85,758 for the period October 1, 2001
through September 30, 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $85,758 from the Sheriff Department Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account (#101-43-23101-10000-2203-60053) to continue
to fund and operate one (1) GF/GP funded Deputy II (#43915-07927) for the
purpose of the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Team, through 9/30/02.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01191
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43RD
DISTRICT COURT – MADISON HEIGHTS FOR 2001/2002
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Madison Heights requested that the
Sheriff provide security to the Court with PTNE Court Deputies and the Board
of Commissioners has authorized other District Courts the opportunity to
contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting a contract for PTNE Court Deputies to
provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing
the risk to both the public and District Court staff; and
WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this
service will be necessary (see attached contract and Schedule A); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff requests the addition of two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr
Court Deputy II positions to provide adequate coverage at the 43rd District
Court.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the
attached contract for Court Security with the 43rd District Court-Madison
Heights for the Fiscal Years 2001/2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy
II positions be created.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr. Court
Deputy II positions will be terminated when this contract expires.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract to Provide Security for the 43rd Court and Schedule A on
file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #01133)
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – NEED FOR CERTIFIED SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
DEPUTIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution
#01133 on July 10, 2001, reports with a recommendation to amend the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph and insert a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes $500,000 $250,000 to be added annually to the
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Sheriff’s Department Overtime Budget to allow for additional deputies to
attend the certification Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement
Standards (MCOLES) academy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff’s Department will report back to
the Public Services Committee in six-month increments with the results.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move
acceptance of the above-mentioned resolution with the recommended amendment.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01133
BY: Ruel E. McPherson, Commissioner District #25
IN RE: NEED FOR CERTIFIED SHERIFF DEPARTMENT DEPUTIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS many positions at the Sheriff’s Department (e.g. Patrol Services
and Command Staff) require certification by the Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), a division of the Michigan State Police; and
WHEREAS only deputies who have successfully completed the certification
process may be utilized for Patrol Services and Command Staff; and
WHEREAS the number of certified deputies under contract for Patrol
Services has increased and should continue to increase as the County’s
population increases; and
WHEREAS almost forty-five percent (45%) of certified deputies are
eligible or will be eligible to retire in the next four years; and
WHEREAS the training period to certify deputies is approximately sixteen
weeks and presently 10-12 deputies attend each year; and
WHEREAS in the near future there may not be a sufficient number of
certified deputies to fill all of the necessary positions in Patrol Services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes $500,000 to be added annually to the Sheriff’s
Department Overtime Budget to allow additional deputies to attend
certification academy.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
RUEL MCPHERSON, DISTRICT #25
Copy of Training Funds proposal on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01192
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12, David B. Buckley,
District #14, Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF LIGHTHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY
HOUSING PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Lighthouse of Oakland County has proposed a project to provide
affordable housing in the Unity Park neighborhood, located in the City of
Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the Unity Park neighborhood is a federally designated low to
moderate- income area. The Unity Park Affordable Housing Project will enable
service sector and entry level employees to own affordable housing; and
WHEREAS this $102 million Unity Park Affordable Housing Project will
provide assistance with the purchase of land, the construction of new homes,
the restoration of existing homes, down payment assistance, and gap funding to
make the final mortgage more affordable; and
WHEREAS the Unity Park Affordable Housing Project will also have a
significant economic impact by creating hundreds of construction related jobs,
as well as, increase demands for construction materials; and
WHEREAS Lighthouse of Oakland County and its affiliate, Lighthouse
Community Development, have requested $2 million in federal funding to support
the Unity Park Affordable Housing Project; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize the valuable contribution that the Unity
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Park Affordable Housing Project will provide to the City of Pontiac and to all
of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support the Lighthouse of Oakland County's Unity Park Affordable
Housing Project and urges the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee
to approve federal funding for this worthy project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be
forwarded to the Michigan delegation, the United States Senate Appropriations
Committee, Lighthouse of Oakland County and the county's legislative
lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, DAVID B. BUCKLEY,
BRENDA CAUSEY-MITCHELL
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government and
Planning and Building Committees. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XII.G, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
a. Menominee County Board of Commissioners – Reapportionment of
County Commissioners
b. Marquette County Board of Commissioners – Support of Five-Member
Board of Road Commissioners
There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:40 a.m. to the call of the Chair or
August 2, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL FRANK H. MILLARD
Clerk Chairperson