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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 25, 2001
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Frank Millard at 10:01 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, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Webster. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Chuck Moss.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Brian supported by Causey-Mitchell the minutes of the October
11, 2001, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved
as printed.
Moved by Sever supported by Garfield the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended, as follows:
Add Public Services, item h. to the Agenda.
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Central Services – Oakland County International Airport – 2001
Grant Program Acceptance – Land Acquisition
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, item a: Waiver of
Rule XII.C.1 - Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
588
b. County Clerk/Register of Deeds – Creation of Two (2) Clerk III
Positions in the Vital Statistics Unit
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, item b: Wavier of
Rule XII.C.1. & C.2. – Direct Referral to Personnel & Finance Committees)
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Department of Information Technology/Emergency Management –
Application/Acceptance of Snow Emergency Grant Agreement
b. Department of Information Technology/Emergency Management
Application/Acceptance of Terrorism Needs Assessment
c. Prosecuting Attorney – Request to Purchase Drug Awareness
Calendars, Financial Support to Substance Abuse Prevention
Coalition of Southeast Michigan (PREVCO), and Equipment with
Forfeited Funds
g. Public Services Department/Community Corrections Division/3R’s
Program – Acceptance of the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Grant
(Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, items a, b, c, and g:
Waiver of Rule XII.C.I – Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
The Chairperson made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now
called on Miscellaneous Resolution #01270 – Department of Information
Technology–Transfer Emergency Management Unit to County
Executive/Administration, and Create Administrator–Emergency Response &
Preparedness Appointed Position. Are there any persons present who wish to
speak?” No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Moved by Douglas supported by Patterson the resolutions on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on
this motion appears on page 600.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda
follow (annotated by an asterisk [*]):
*FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01272)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF MILFORD - FY 2002 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. $22,649.48 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
for FY 2002, to reimburse the Village of Milford 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 #01272
BY: Commissioner William Brian, District #10
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF MILFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2002 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
589
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 Milford has
submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS the Village of Milford is requesting reimbursement for work
related to the reconditioning of horizontal pressure filters and aeration tank
at the iron removal plant; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2002 authorized amount of funding for the
Village of Milford is $22,649.48 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to the Village of Milford 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 Milford as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 2002
appropriation in the amount of $22,649.48 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263215-41000-3985) to repay the Village of
Milford 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.
WILLIAM BRIAN
Copy of Letter of correspondence from Village of Milford regarding
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request, Attachment A: Project
Description, Attachment B: Governing Body Resolution, and Attachment C:
Estimated Project Cost on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
*REPORT (MISC. #01273)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2001 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – LAND ACQUISITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above
referenced resolution on October 16, 2001, recommends the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01273
BY: General Government Committee – William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 2001 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE - LAND ACQUISITION
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, Project No. G-26-0079-2901, for Federal funds
in a maximum obligation of $1,500,000, for the development and improvement of
Oakland County International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of acquisition of approximately 11.94 acres
and 6 homes; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has received a block
grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for airport development
projects and 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 and Federal Aviation Administration requires a
local grant match of $166,667, which is available from the airport fund; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
590
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 M.R. #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
$1,666,667.
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 attached contract on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01273)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 2001 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – LAND ACQUISITION
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, Project No. G-26-0079-2901, for Federal funds in a
maximum obligation of $1,500,000 for the development and
improvement of the Oakland County International Airport.
2. The project consists of acquisition of approximately 11.94 acres
and 6 homes.
3. A local grant match of $166,667 is required and is available in
the Airport Fund Balance.
4. The total grant contract is in an amount not to exceed $1,666,667.
5. The Michigan Department of Transportation has received a block
grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for airport
development projects and shall act as agent on behalf of the
County in the administration of the project.
6. The FY 2002 Budget is amended as follows:
Airport Fund
13-137201-00050-3196 Est. Profit/(Loss) ($166,667)
13-137201-30000-1120 Land & Improvements _166,667
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
*REPORT (MISC. #01274)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – CREATION OF TWO (2) CLERK III
POSITIONS IN THE VITAL STATISTICS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on October 17, 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 #01274
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – CREATION OF TWO (2) CLERK III
POSITIONS IN THE VITAL STATISTICS UNIT
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
591
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS per Public Act 381 of 2000, House Bill No. 4530 effective July
1, 2001, restrictions on concealed weapons permits have been relaxed; and
WHEREAS the new legislation has resulted in a considerable increase in
the number of applications for CCWs and the resultant impact on the workload
of the County Clerk office, Vital Statistics Unit; and
WHEREAS increases in the County population have also produced an
increase in the workload of this Unit; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk is requesting the creation of two (2) GF/GP
Clerk III positions to assist customers, provide certified copies, and process
mail; and
WHEREAS these positions would allow current staff trained in processing
CCW applications to focus on this task; and
WHEREAS the positions would have a sunset date of 09/20/2002, and be
reviewed for continuation during the FY 2003 Budget process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of two (2) GF/GP full-time eligible Clerk
III positions in the Vital Statistics Unit of the County Clerk/Register of
Deeds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these positions would be funded through
September 20, 2002, and reviewed for continuation thereafter.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01274)
By: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – CREATION OF TWO (2) CLERK III
POSITIONS IN THE VITAL STATISTICS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of the Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the creation of two (2) GF/GP full-time
eligible Clerk III positions in the Vital Statistics Unit.
2. As of July 1, 2001, new legislation has relaxed restrictions on
concealed weapons permits which has resulted in a considerable
increase in the number of applications for CCWs and impacted the
workload of the Vital Statistics Unit.
3. The positions have a sunset date of 09/20/2002 and will be
reviewed for continuation during the FY 2003 Budget process.
4. The increase in applications will generate additional Gun Permit
revenue to offset the cost of the positions, which is $66,195 for
the remainder of FY 2002.
5. The Fiscal Year 2002 Budget be amended as follows:
REVENUE
21-120100-01000-0551 Gun Permits $66,195
EXPENDITURES
21-220500-40000-2001 Salaries $47,289
21-220500-40000-2075 Fringes $18,906
Total $66,195
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01261
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD – REQUEST TO PURCHASE NEW MAIL
CARD PRINTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
592
WHEREAS the Oakland County Library for the Visually and Physically
Impaired provides library services to individuals who are unable to use
standard print materials; and
WHEREAS this service is provided to patrons via the United States mail,
with mailing cards generated and printed on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS if the mail card printer fails to operate properly, this service
cannot be provided and patrons will not receive the materials they have
requested; and
WHEREAS rather than replace the current mail card printer, Library and
Information Technology staff agree that it would be appropriate to add a
second mail card printer; and
WHEREAS based on bids submitted to Information Technology, the cost of
purchasing a new mail card printer will not exceed $5,500; and
WHEREAS the purchase of this equipment will be done through Information
Technology, with reimbursement from the County Library Board; and
WHEREAS funds exist in the County Library Reserve Fund to cover the
purchase of this equipment; and
WHEREAS annual maintenance and support costs will be incorporated into
the Library's budget beginning in Fiscal Year 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the purchase of a new mail card printer for the Library
for the Visually and Physically Impaired, to be funded by the Library Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01261)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD - REQUEST TO PURCHASE NEW MAIL
CARD PRINTER
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 Library for the Visually and Physically
Impaired requested another mail card printer to assure
uninterrupted library services via the United States Mail.
2. The Library, working in conjunction with the Information
Technology Department, plans to purchase the new mail card printer
for an amount not to exceed $5,500.
3. Funds are available in the County Library Designated Fund Balance,
to be created with the FY 2001 Year End Report, to cover the
purchase of this equipment; the account numbers will be determined
after year-end closing is complete; the FY 2002 and FY 2003
budgets should be amended, as follows:
GENERAL FUND - 101 FY 2002 FY 2003
REVENUE
90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Yrs Rev $5,500 $ -0-
EXPENDITURE
90-290000-25000-9066 Office Automation ($1,901) ($2,534)
51-231000-53000-6636 IT Operations $1,901 $2,534
90-310000-40000-8001 Transfer to IT Fund $5,500 $ -0-
$5,500 $ -0-
$ -0- $ -0-
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND - 636
REVENUE
18-636113-10000-1701 Operating Transfer In $5,500 $ -0-
18-636111-10000-0737 O.C. Department Oper. $1,901 $2,534
Total Revenue $7,401 $2,534
EXPENSE
18-636112-10000-8005 Changes in Fund Equity $5,500 $ -0-
18-636142-15000-3900 Depreciation $1,901 $2,534
Total Expenditures $7,401 $2,534
$ -0- $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
593
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01262
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD – REQUEST TO PURCHASE NEW SERVER
FOR THE LIBRARY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Library serves as an information resource for
the County's residents, businesses and students; and
WHEREAS providing access to information includes access to online
services; and
WHEREAS maintaining this information not only involves direct online
access but also space for staff to store and manipulate the data; and
WHEREAS providing access to electronic information and storing the data
requires a reliable server with the appropriate capacity; and
WHEREAS the Information Technology staff has reviewed the current server
and the Library's needs and concurs with this request for a new server; and
WHEREAS based on bids submitted to Information Technology, the estimated
cost of purchasing a new server should not exceed $15,500; and the estimated
installation costs are $18,500; and
WHEREAS the purchase and installation will be done through Information
Technology with reimbursement from the County Library Board; and
WHEREAS funds exist in the County Library Reserve Fund to cover the
purchase and installation of the server at a cost not to exceed $34,000; and
WHEREAS annual maintenance and support costs will be incorporated into
the Library's budget beginning in Fiscal Year 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the acquisition and installation of a new server for
the Library, to be funded by the Library Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01262)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD – REQUEST TO PURCHASE NEW SERVER
FOR THE LIBRARY
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 Library serves as an information source and
access to online services for Oakland County residents, businesses
and students.
2. Server capacity to serve the public as well as Library staff is
nearing exhaustion.
3. Information Technology has reviewed the Library’s needs and
concurs with the Library’s request for a new server.
4. Funds will be available in the County Library Designated Fund
Balance, to be created with the FY 2001 Year End Report, to
purchase one new server for $15,500; and estimated installation
costs of $18,500; with total project cost not to exceed $34,000.
5. Funds are available in the County Library Designated Fund Balance
to cover the purchase of this equipment; the account numbers will
be determined after year-end closing is complete; the FY 2002 and
FY 2003 budgets should be amended, as follows:
GENERAL FUND - 101 FY 2002 FY 2003
REVENUE
90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Yrs $34,000 $ -0-
EXPENDITURE
90-290000-25000-9006 Office Automation $ -0- ($5,167)
90-310000-40000-8001 Transfer to IT Fund $34,000 $5,167
$ -0- $ -0-
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
594
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND - 636
REVENUE
18-636113-10000-1701 Operating Trans. In $34,000 $5,167
EXPENSE
18-636162-15000-3348 Profesional Services $18,500 $ -0-
18-636112-10000-8005 Changes in Fund Eqty $15,000 $ -0-
18-636142-15000-3900 Depreciation -0- $5,167
Total Expenditures $34,000 $ -0-
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01275
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT–
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF SNOW EMERGENCY GRANT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland received damage during a snow fall
incident of December 11, 2000 through December 31, 2000 with a record or near
record snow fall and took such actions as necessary to save lives, protect
public health and safety, and protect property; and
WHEREAS it was determined that it was beyond both state and local
capabilities to adequately respond and numerous counties in Michigan including
Oakland received a Presidential Disaster Declaration for public assistance
during the period of 48 hours beginning December 12, 2000; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, municipalities, and schools therein
received a total award of approximately $1,700,000; and
WHEREAS a worksheet was filed for the Oakland County Facilities
Management and Sheriff Department for $27,158.61, federal share in the amount
of $20,566.72 with a County match already expended during the record event.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves and accepts the Oakland County public assistance
funding as awarded in the amount of $20,566.72 for FEMA – 3160 – EM
declaration January 10, 2001.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Snow Emergency Presidential Declaration FEMA-
3160–EM Synopsis, Contract/Program Review Request, Oakland County Snow
Emergency Presidential Declaration December 11, 2000 Payment Summary FEMA
3160–EM, State of Michigan Public Assistance Grant Agreement FEMA–3160–EM and
Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Application Summary )p.2) Disaster
#: 3160 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01275)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT–
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF SNOW EMERGENCY GRANT AGREEMENT
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 Emergency Management, representing all of Oakland
County, was awarded a Federal grant from the Federal Emergency
Management Association (FEMA).
2. Oakland County was awarded $20,567 representing the 75% Federal
share of the $27,159 of allowable cost applied for, for the snow
emergency of December 12th through 14th, 2000.
3. Because FEMA is reimbursing all applicants in the form of a Federal
Grant, this resolution is for grant application and acceptance.
4. The grantor awarded reimbursement solely for costs incurred by
Facilities Management.
5. No County General Fund/General Purpose dollars are required for
match.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
595
6. The receivable and revenue has been recorded in Facilities
Management Fund 631 for FY 2001 as this is cost reimbursement for FY
2001 expenses. There is no budget impact for FY 2002.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01276
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT–
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF TERRORISM NEEDS ASSESSMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division (MSP
EMD) was required to prepare a three year domestic preparedness strategy; and
WHEREAS the MSP EMD needed information and required the assistance from
the emergency management programs regarding local risk, vulnerable areas,
threats, and equipment shortfalls; and
WHEREAS the MSP EMD has agreed to provide a grant of $1,000 to each
emergency management program that has completed its assessment and entered the
information into the Department of Justice national database; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Emergency Management completed the task March
2001.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves and accepts the Terrorism Consequence Management
Preparedness Assistance Grant as awarded in the amount of $1,000.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract/Program Review Request, letter from Edward G Buikema,
Captain from the Department of State Police and Terrorism
Consequence Management Preparedness Assistance Grant Agreement for FY 2001 on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01276)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT–
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF TERRORISM NEEDS ASSESSMENT GRANT
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 Emergency Management, representing all of Oakland
County, was awarded a Federal grant from the Federal Emergency
Management Association (FEMA).
2. Oakland County was awarded $1,000 for the development of the local
Terrorism Needs Assessment and entry of the data into the national
database providing information for the State of Michigan three-
year Statewide Domestic Preparedness Strategy.
3. No County General Fund/General Purpose dollars are required for
match.
4. The revenue has been recorded in FY 2001 as Oakland County
Emergency Management completed the task March 2001. There is no
impact on the FY 2002 budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01277
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY-REQUEST TO PURCHASE DRUG AWARENESS CALENDARS,
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION OF SOUTHEAST
MICHIGAN (PREVCO), AND EQUIPMENT WITH FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 25, 2001
596
WHEREAS funds in the amount of $350,592.30 (balance as of August 31,
2001) are currently deposited in the Prosecutor’s Deferred Revenue accounts;
(41-231000-10000-2203-60050 (Prosecutor Seized Funds) and 60054 (Law
Enforcement Enhancement), from the reimbursement of expenses associated with
forfeiture proceedings; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is requesting a
portion of these funds ($35,000) be used for the sponsoring of the 4th annual
Middle School Drug Education Initiative and subsequent production of Drug
Awareness Calendars; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is requesting a
portion ($2,000) be used to provide financial support to the Substance Abuse
Prevention Coalition of Southeast Michigan (PREVCO) to co-sponsor a Club Drug
conference targeting parents, school administrators and the general public in
the tri-county area; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is requesting a
portion ($1,600) for the purchase of equipment outlined on Attachment A; and
WHEREAS these purchases will enhance the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
in the area of drug awareness education and law enforcement efforts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the transfer of $38,600 from funds currently deposited
in the Prosecutor’s Law Enforcement Forfeiture account for the purchase of
Drug Awareness calendars, to co-sponsor a Club Drug conference and equipment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A on file in the County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #01277)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY–REQUEST TO PURCHASE DRUG AWARENESS CALENDARS,
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION OF SOUTHEAST
MICHIGAN (PREVCO), AND EQUIPMENT WITH FORFEITED FUNDS
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. Funds in the amount of $350,592.30 (balance as of 9/31/01) are
currently deposited in the Prosecutor’s Law Enforcement account
(41-231000-10000-2853-2203) from the reimbursement of expenses
associated with forfeiture proceedings.
2. The Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is requesting a
portion of these funds, $35,000, to be used for the purchase of
Drug Awareness calendars.
3. Also requested is $2,000 for the Substance Abuse Prevention
Coalition of Southeast Michigan (PREVCO) to co-sponsor a Club Drug
conference.
4. Additionally, $1,600 is requested for equipment.
5. Purchases of these items will enhance the Prosecuting Attorney’s
Office law enforcement efforts.
6. The FY 2002 Budget should be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND
REVENUE
41-110000-30000-2340 Misc. Revenue $38,600
$38,600
EXPENDITURE
41-231000-46000-4080 Educational Supplies $37,000
41-231000-46000-4100 Expendable Equip. Exp. 1,600
$38,600
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 600.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01267
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION–BRANDON TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No.'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 the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent
as has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various Miscellaneous Resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five
percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Brandon Township, has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the Charter Brandon Township has agreed to pay seventy-five
percent of the total estimated cost of two sirens (they currently have six
sirens); and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, Brandon
Township agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the sirens and
will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said
sirens purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the appropriation of $10,500.00 consistent with the
attached budget, as Oakland County’s match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the Township of Brandon.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Brandon Township Tornado Sirens Budget Summary and Severe
Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement Between Oakland County and Brandon
Township on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #01267)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION-BRANDON TOWNSHIP
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. Brandon Township has issued a purchase agreement for the purchase
of two additional tornado/fire sirens (they currently have six
sirens).
2. The total cost of the two sirens is $42,000.
3. Brandon Township is to pay $31,500, or seventy-five percent (75%)
of the estimated cost of the sirens.
4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the
estimated cost, $10,500.
5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership
and be responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for
the siren.
6. Funds are available in the FY 2002 Contingency Account to cover
the County’s share of the purchase cost.
7. The County’s portion of $10,500 is requested to be transferred
from the FY 2002 Contingency Account to the Emergency Management
line item for Capital Outlay as follows:
REVENUE
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1-23-101-221111-65001-0218 Local Match $31,500
EXPEDITURES
2-90-101-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($10,500)
4-11-101-101112-65001-9102 Tornado Equipment 42,000
$31,500
$ -0-
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,
Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Amos. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda, were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01278
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET–EXECUTION OF DELINQUENT TAX
REVOLVING FUND (DTRF) FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY PLAN FOR WORK RELEASE FACILITY,
JAIL MANAGEMENT AND VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Misc. Resolution #01183 approved
July 19, 2001, adopted the Oakland County Delinquent Tax Fiscal (DTRF)
Responsibility Plan, which prudently utilizes DTRF resources without
jeopardizing its primary mission; and
WHEREAS the Plan limits the increased utilization of DTRF resources to
funding debt service on Board authorized bonds for certain specified capital
projects that will provide essential public service projects; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has authorized (by Misc. Resolution
#01265) the Oakland County Building Authority to issue bonds in the amount of
$23.4 million to fund a County Work Release Facility, Jail Management System,
and Video Conferencing System located in various municipalities throughout the
County, a project contemplated in the DTRF Plan; and
WHEREAS the purpose of this resolution is to specifically authorize
utilization of DTRF resources to pay debt service on the aforementioned
project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the utilization of Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund
resources to pay the debt service on $23.4 million capital project for the
County Work Release Facility, Jail Management System, and Video Conferencing
System.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move approval of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Buckley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos,
Appel. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was
adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01279
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET-APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS your Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates,
statements, papers and records submitted from the various townships, cities
and villages having taxes to be spread upon the Tax Rolls, and has checked
these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General
Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing the
certified rates as adjusted by M.C.L. 211.24E, M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34D,
and M.C.L. 211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be spread
against state taxable valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith
against state equalized valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith
and which are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is
recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Clerk to sign these
certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of
the constitution and added Section 36; and
WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under
Section 37 of the General Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as
amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allow
additional millage to be voted up to and including December 7, 2001 for
schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 6, 2001 for taxing
jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would
require Board approval before they could be spread; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school
operating levies on homestead and non-homestead property taxes in accordance
with this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby adopt the attached certificates from the Finance
Committee with the recommendations herein contained as part of the permanent
records of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized and directed to sign
the several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based,
thereby authorizing and directing the various assessing officers to spread the
rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 2001.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move for the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was
adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01280
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION-2001/2002 COMPREHENSIVE,
PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has awarded
the Oakland County Health Division funding in the amount of $7,987,371, which
is a 0.94% ($75,356) decrease from the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 amended
allocation of $8,062,727; and
WHEREAS the following changes have been made by MDCH from the
previous fiscal year’s amended amounts:
‚ Funding for Women, Infants, and Children has been decreased by
$80,389.
‚ Child Well Being funding has been eliminated from this year’s
agreement, a decrease of $20,000.
‚ Funding for the Hepatitis C program has also been eliminated, a
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decrease of $50,000.
‚ Maternal and Infant Health Advocacy Services has been increased
$49,621.
‚ Funding for Aids/HIV Prevention has been increased by $10,773.
‚ Funding for Family Planning General Services has been increased by
$12,456.
‚ Funding for the Lead Hazard Remediation Program has been increased
$5,000.
Other programs have generally remained the same with a slight increase or
decrease in total funding; and
WHEREAS the budget detail for the various programs is a matter of
negotiation between the Health Division and MDCH; amendments will be
recommended to the FY 2002 Budget when details are finalized; and
WHEREAS this agreement is for the period of October 1, 2001 through
September 30, 2002; and
WHEREAS the CPBC Agreement has been submitted through the County
Executive Review Process, including Corporation Counsel and is recommended for
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby accepts the 2001/2002 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting,
and Contracting (CPBC) agreement for funding in the amount of $8,037,371 for
the period of October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, be contingent upon the level of funding for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to
execute this agreement, any changes and extensions to the agreement not to
exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with the agreement as
originally approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute this Agreement subject to the following
additional condition: That the County’s approval for entering into this
Agreement is specifically conditioned and premised upon the acceptance,
approval and execution of the Agreement containing Addendum A, by the
Michigan Department of Community Health, and that the failure of the
Michigan Department of Community Health to execute the Agreement as specified
shall, without any further act of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
automatically negate and void the County’s approval and/or acceptance of this
agreement as provided for in this resolution.
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, FY 2001/2002 Comprehensive
Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement (CPBC) Acceptance and FY
2001/2002 Agreement Addendum A on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01281
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS for Fiscal Year 2001/2002, the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded a reimbursement agreement to the
Oakland County Health Division for services related to Non-Community (Type II)
Water Supply, long-term Drinking Water Monitoring, Radon, Public Swimming Pool
Inspections, Source Water Assessment Programs; and
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WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 agreement also includes Local Public
Health Operations (LPHO) funding for On-Site Sewage and Drinking Water Supply
services, which in the past were awarded through the Health Division’s
Comprehensive, Budgeting, Planning, and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement; and
WHEREAS the services referenced above are on-going; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 MDEQ Reimbursement Agreement reflected
a total funding amount of $1,139,858; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 MDEQ Reimbursement Agreement reflects
a total funding amount of $1,163,890 which is a $24,032 (2.11%) increase over
the previous agreement; and
WHEREAS no personnel changes have been requested for the reimbursement
programs at this time; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this Reimbursement Agreement does not obligate the
County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS this Reimbursement Agreement has been submitted through the
County Executive’s Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Reimbursement Agreement in the total amount of $1,163,890, beginning October
1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’
approval of the above-referenced contract is specifically conditioned and
premised upon the “Department’s” concurrence in the terms and conditions
contained in Addendum A of the Agreement, as added by the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute this Agreement subject to the following
additional condition: That the County’s approval for entering into this
Agreement is specifically conditioned and premised upon the acceptance,
approval and execution of the Agreement containing Addendum A, by the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and that the failure of the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to execute the Agreement as
specified shall, without any further act of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, automatically negate and void the County’s approval and/or
acceptance of this agreement as provided for in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that personnel and/or services associated with
this Reimbursement Agreement be contingent upon the continued State funding at
a level sufficient to maintain the programs and personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to
execute the Reimbursement Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to
exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with the agreement as
originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract/Program Review Request, FY 2001/2002 Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality Reimbursement Agreement Acceptance and
Addendum A to Contract between State of Michigan, Department of Environmental
Quality and Oakland County Health Division for the period of October 1, 2001
through September 30, 2002.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-APPOINTMENT TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY
BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends appointment of Dr.
Grenae D. Dudley, Ph.D., to the Family Independence Agency, for a three-year
term ending October 31, 2004.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the appointment of Dr. Grenae D.
Dudley, Ph.D., to the Family Independence Agency, for a three-year term ending
October 31, 2004 be confirmed.
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointments were
confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-APPOINTMENTS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY WELL
PROTECTION AND EDUCATION POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends appointment of the
following individuals to the Oakland County Well Protection and Education
Policy Advisory Committee, for three-year terms ending September 24, 2004:
Robert Haney (well driller seat)
Daniel MacLeish (builder seat)
B. Lee Embrey (citizen seat).
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Moss the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Moss the appointment of the following
individuals to the Oakland County Well Protection and Education Policy
Advisory Committee, for three-year terms ending September 24, 2004 be
confirmed.
Robert Haney (well driller seat)
Daniel Macleish (builder seat)
B. Lee Embrey (citizen seat)
AYES: Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-
Mitchell. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointments were
confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-APPOINTMENTS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY ACT 641
SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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603
The General Government Committee hereby recommends appointment of the
following individuals to the Oakland County Act 641 Solid Waste Planning
Committee, for two-year terms ending October 11, 2003:
Richard Padlo (Solid Waste Industry)
Dawn Furlong (Environmental Interest Groups)
Jill Bastian (Elected Township Official)
Mary Ann Ryan (General Public)
Sue Ann Douglas (Elected County Official)
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Suarez the appointment of the following
individuals to the Oakland County Act 641 Solid Waste Planning Committee, for
two-year terms ending October 11, 2001 be confirmed.
Richard Padlo (Solid Waste Industry)
Dawn Furlong (Environmental Interest Groups)
Jill Bastian (Elected Township Official
Mary Ann Ryan (General Public)
Sue Ann Douglas (Elected County Official)
AYES: Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointments were
confirmed.
REPORT (MISC. #01237)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS–EXPANDED WEST NILE VIRUS PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled
resolution on October 1, 2001, recommends that the resolution be adopted with
an amendment to the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to strike the words
WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #01237)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS–EXPANDED WEST NILE VIRUS PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution
on October 18, 2001, recommends the resolution be adopted with the amendment
recommended by the General Government Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01237
BY: Commissioners Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12, Peter H. Webster,
District #22, Hugh D. Crawford, District #17, William Brian, District #10,
Chuck Moss, District #15, David B. Buckley, District #14, Sue Ann Douglas,
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District #8, Frank H. Millard, Jr., District #4, Lawrence A. Obrecht, District
#3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-EXPANDED WEST NILE VIRUS PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the West Nile Virus causes an infection that results in swelling
of the brain. This disease can be serious, even fatal, for infants and the
elderly; and
WHEREAS the West Nile Virus has recently been detected in Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, with over 450 lakes, poses an ideal breeding
ground for mosquitoes that can carry the West Nile Virus; and
WHEREAS there is not currently a countywide program for spraying to
deter the spread of virus carrying mosquitoes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby request the County Executive and Oakland County
Health Division to explore the feasibility of establishing a mosquito spraying
program that can be offered to the local municipalities for a fee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the recommendations of the County Executive
and Oakland County Health Division should report back their recommendations to
the General Government and Finance Committees within thirty (30) days.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, PETER H. WEBSTER, HUGH
D. CRAWFORD, CHUCK MOSS, DAVID B.
BUCKLEY, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, FRANK H.
MILLARD, JR., LAWRENCE A. OBRECHT,
WILLIAM BRIAN
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the General Government and
Finance Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman,
Crawford. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as
amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #01268)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS–SUPPORTING CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF
ALL AMERICANS INCLUDING ARAB-AMERICANS AND AMERICAN MUSLIMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled
resolution on October 15, 2001, recommends that the resolution be adopted with
the following amendments:
- Amend the title: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORTING CIVIL
RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL AMERICANS INCLUDING ARAB-AMERICANS OF
ARAB DESCENT AND AMERICAN MUSLIMS
- Amend third WHEREAS:
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WHEREAS the Arab American and American Muslim communities, are a
vital part of our nation. Arab Americans OF ARAB DESCENT AND AMERICAN
MUSLIMS are part of the American success story and have played an
important part in building communities and institutions, especially
within the State of Michigan and Oakland County; and
- Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in the quest to identify and
bring to justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the terrorist attacks
on the United States on September 11, 2001, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners will promote and support efforts dedicated to insuring
that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including
Arab-Americans OF ARAB DESCENT and American Muslims, are protected.
- Amend the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners condemns any acts of violence or discrimination against
any Americans, including Arab Americans OF ARAB DESCENT and American
Muslims.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01268
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12, Hugh D. Crawford,
District #17, George W. Suarez, District #24, David Buckley, District #14,
John P. Garfield, District #9, David L. Moffitt, District #18, Michelle
Friedman Appel, District #23, William Brian, District #10, Eric Coleman,
District #21, Vincent Gregory, District #20, Tim W. Melton, District #7,
William R. Patterson, District #1, Ruel McPherson, District #25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS–SUPPORTING CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF
ALL AMERICANS INCLUDING ARAB-AMERICANS AND AMERICAN MUSLIMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all Americans are united in condemning, in the strongest
possible terms, the terrorists who planned and carried out the attacks against
the United States on September 11, 2001, and in pursuing all those responsible
for these attacks and their sponsors until they are brought to justice; and
WHEREAS as always, Americans have united and stand stronger than ever as
a nation sworn to defend freedom, tolerance, diversity and democracy. Any
terrorists who attempt to extinguish our spirit must know that these are
ideals we Americans will never surrender; and
WHEREAS the Arab American and American Muslim communities, are a vital
part of our nation. Arab Americans are part of the American success story and
have played an important part in building communities and institutions,
especially within the State of Michigan and Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Americans understand that we must not descend to the level of
those who perpetrated senseless violence by targeting individuals based on
race, religion, or national origin.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in the quest to identify and bring to
justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the terrorist attacks on the United
States on September 11, 2001, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will
promote and support efforts dedicated to insuring that the civil rights and
civil liberties of all Americans, including Arab-Americans and American
Muslims, are protected.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
condemns any acts of violence or discrimination against any Americans,
including Arab-Americans and American Muslims.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB, WILLIAM R.
PATTERSON, HUGH D. CRAWFORD, GEORGE
W. SUAREZ, DAVID BUCKLEY, JOHN P.
GARFIELD, DAVID L. MOFFITT, MICHELLE
FRIEDMAN APPEL, WILLIAM BRIAN, ERIC
COLEMAN, VINCENT GREGORY, TIM
MELTON, RUEL MCPHERSON
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Discussion followed.
Moved by Sever supported by Douglas the resolution be referred back to
the General Government Committee.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Law, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Taub, Webster, Amos, Brian, Buckley, Crawford, Dingeldey.
(17)
NAYS: Garfield, Gregory, McPherson, Melton, Suarez, Appel, Causey-
Mitchell, Coleman. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was
referred back to the General Government Committee.
REPORT (MISC. #01234)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: MANDATORY CULTURAL DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR MANAGEMENT STAFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed M.R. #01234 on October 17,
2001, recommends the resolution be amended as follows:
The last WHEREAS paragraph to read as follows:
"WHEREAS the Personnel Department Committee recommends approval of this
resolution."
The Personnel Committee recommends M.R. #01234 be adopted as amended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01234)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: MANDATORY CULTURAL DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR MANAGEMENT STAFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. The resolution authorizes that the Cultural Diversity course
provided through Personnel Training & Development be mandated for
all managers, chiefs and supervisors within Oakland County.
2. The Cultural Diversity course, which is currently funded through
training funds located in the Fringe Benefit Fund, helps
participants explore and challenge cultural assumptions that may
be keeping them from performing effectively in a diverse setting.
3. A timeframe for completion has not been set; thus the mandate can
be accomplished through the regular class schedule. Therefore,
there is no financial impact at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01234
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: MANDATORY CULTURAL DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR MANAGEMENT STAFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in today’s workplace, cross-cultural teamwork and collaboration
are essential for organizational success; and
WHEREAS cultural differences need to be seen as assets in order for the
organization to function productively; and
WHEREAS management establishes the environment for productivity and
organizational success; and
WHEREAS the Cultural Diversity course provided through Personnel
Training and Development stems from the belief that while individuals come
from diverse backgrounds and are inherently capable of working together with
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mutual respect and harmony, the lack of familiarity, bias, and stereotyping
can prevent them from interacting successfully with those different from
themselves; and
WHEREAS the Cultural Diversity course helps participants explore and
challenge cultural assumptions that may be keeping them from performing; and
WHEREAS the Cultural Diversity course provides information, strategies,
and skills through activities such as group discussion, video, and role play
that will help participants develop personal and professional competence to
work and live in a multi-cultural society; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cultural Diversity course be
mandated for all managers, chiefs, and supervisors within Oakland County.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC COLEMAN
Moved by Law supported by Coleman the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Law supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Move by Law supported by Coleman the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos,
Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas.
(24)
NAYS: Moss. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as
amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #01265)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY TO
FINANCE A COUNTY WORK RELEASE FACILITY, JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND VIDEO
ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM LOCATED IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY,
MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled
resolution on October 15, 2001, recommends that the resolution be adopted with
the title amended to strike the word ARRAIGNMENT and insert CONFERENCING.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #01265)
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY TO
FINANCE A COUNTY WORK RELEASE FACILITY, JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND VIDEO
ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM LOCATED IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY,
MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
Resolution on October 16, 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
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608
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01265
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY TO
FINANCE A COUNTY WORK RELEASE FACILITY, JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND VIDEO
ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM LOCATED IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY,
MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there have been prepared and presented to the Board of
Commissioners (the "Board") of the County of Oakland, Michigan (the "County"),
conceptual documents describing the project to construct, equip and furnish
buildings and appurtenances located in the County of Oakland (the "Project"),
all as more fully described in EXHIBIT A to the Lease Contract (as hereinafter
defined), and a proposed Lease Contract between the County and the Oakland
County Building Authority (the "Authority") dated as of November 1, 2001 (the
"Lease Contract"), pursuant to which the Authority will construct, furnish,
and equip the Project as contemplated by the terms of Act No. 31, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1948 (First Extra Session), as amended ("Act 31"), and lease the
Project to the County for a term not to exceed 50 years as permitted by Act
31; and
WHEREAS it has been estimated that the period of usefulness of the
Project to be not less than 35 years and that the total cost of equipping the
Project (as defined in the Lease Contract) in an amount not to exceed
$23,400,000 of which not to exceed $23,400,000 will be provided by the
proceeds from the sale of bonds by the Authority pursuant to Act 31; and
WHEREAS the County proposes to undertake the Project and to request the
Authority to incur taxable or tax-exempt debt (the "Reimbursement
Obligations") to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Project; and
WHEREAS the County may make certain expenditures for said Project prior
to issuance of the Reimbursement Obligations and may wish to use the proceeds
of the Reimbursement Obligations to reimburse all or a portion of said
expenditures; and
WHEREAS it is in the public interest and for the public benefit that the
County designate an authorized officer for the purposes of declaring official
intent of the County with respect to expenditures; and
WHEREAS there has been prepared and attached hereto as APPENDIX I a form
of Lease Contract and as APPENDIX II a form of notice entitled "NOTICE OF
INTENTION OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND TO ENTER INTO A LEASE CONTRACT WITH THE
OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY AND NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR
REFERENDUM THEREON" (the "Notice of Intention").
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Oakland, Michigan, as follows:
1. The conceptual documents and estimates relating to the Project and
identified in EXHIBIT A to APPENDIX I hereto are hereby approved and ordered
filed with the County Clerk.
2. The Lease Contract in the form of APPENDIX I hereto is hereby
approved, and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the same for and on
behalf of the County. Final plans and project description shall be approved
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by the Planning and Building Committee of the Board of Commissioners before
they are attached to the Lease contract to be executed.
3. It is hereby determined that the Notice of Intention provides
information sufficient to adequately inform the electors and taxpayers of the
County of the nature of the contractual obligations to be undertaken by the
County in the Lease Contract and of their right under Act 31 to file a
petition requesting a referendum election on the Lease Contract.
4. The form and content of the Notice of Intention are hereby
approved, and the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
Notice of Intention to be published once in the Oakland Press, Pontiac,
Michigan, a newspaper of general circulation within the County which is hereby
determined to be the newspaper reaching the largest number of electors and
taxpayers of the County. The Notice shall be at least one third of a page in
size.
5. The Treasurer of the County is hereby authorized to declare
official intent of the County with respect to reimbursement.
6. Each declaration of official intent shall be substantially in the
form set forth in APPENDIX III attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein, and said form may be modified from time to time on the
advice of bond counsel to the County and as necessary to conform to
requirements of our reimbursement regulations as the same may be adopted by
the Internal Revenue Service or amended from time to time, or with the
requirements of applicable rulings or regulations relating to tax-exempt
borrowings.
7. The Treasurer is hereby directed to file each declaration of
official intent in the office of the Oakland County Clerk, which location
constitutes the customary location of the records of the Authority which are
available to the general public.
8. The Oakland County Clerk is further directed to assure that each
declaration of intent is continuously available during normal business hours
of the County on every business day of the period beginning the earlier of 10
days after the date of execution of said declaration of intent and ending on
the date of issuance of the Reimbursement Bonds.
9. The County Treasurer or Bond Counsel or either of them, are
authorized to execute and submit the Notice of Intent Forms required by the
State of Michigan, Department of Treasury ("Treasury") to pay the related fee,
to request an order providing an exception from prior approval from the
Treasury, and to execute and deliver such other documents as may be requested
by the Treasury.
10. All activities involved in the planning and construction of this
Project under this resolution shall comply with the standing rules of the
Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Appendix I Lease Contract, Appendix A Continuing Disclosure
Certificate, Exhibit A to Lease Contract – Project Description, Exhibit B to
Lease Contract – Oakland Building Authority Project Schedule of Principal and
Interest, Appendix II, Exhibit A – Project Description, Appendix III – Form of
Declaration of Official Intent, and Oakland County Building Authority
Timetable on file in County Clerk’s office.
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610
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01265)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY TO
FINANCE A COUNTY WORK RELEASE FACILITY, JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND VIDEO
CONFERENCING SYSTEM LOCATED IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY,
MICHIGAN
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 resolution authorizes the Oakland County Building Authority to
issue Building Authority Bonds in the aggregate principal amount
of not to exceed $23,400,000 for the Work Release Facility
Project.
2. The project includes the design, constructing, furnishing, and
equipping of a new Work Release Facility and acquisition of
equipment and software, data conversion, network enhancements, and
training for a Jail Management System and a Video Conferencing
System.
3. Costs are estimated at $14,000,000 for the new Work Release
Facility; $9,000,000 for the Jail Management System and Video
Conferencing System; and $400,000 for financing costs, bond
discount, and bond contingency, for a total project cost of
$23,400,000.
4. The statutory limit for County debt is $5,746,971,160 (10% of the
Current State Equalized Value). As of September 30, 2001 the total
outstanding County pledged credit is $234,511,943, or
approximately .41% of the current S.E.V.
5. The Building Authority bonds shall bear interest at a rate or
rates that will result in a net interest cost not exceeding 8% per
annum.
6. Funding for the principal and interest payments by the County will
be provided from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund.
7. Project construction cost of approximately $700,000,is expected to
be incurred prior to the availability of bond proceeds.
8. Initial funding for these construction costs is available in the
Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund, which will be
reimbursed from bond proceeds.
9. The FY 2002 Budget is amended as follows:
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND #401
3-14-210006-10000-8001 Operating Transfer Out ($700,000)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND #404
3-14-310012-80033-1701 Operating Transfer In 700,000_
$ -0-_
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the General Government and Public
Services Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel,
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Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as
amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01282
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN-TRANSFER OF TWO (2) SPECIAL REVENUE POSITIONS TO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY/DISC DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolutions #00314 and #00333 provided approval
and funding for the Drain Commissioner to convert various hard copy records
and information into a Geographical Information System (GIS); and
WHEREAS representatives of the Drain and Information Technology
Departments have recently discussed how to best implement GIS technology at
the Drain, and meet Drain's other computer related needs; and
WHEREAS one SR position of Application Analyst/Programmer II and one SR
position of Customer Services Technician I currently serve a central support
role at the Drain related to software and database development and hardware
support; and
WHEREAS with the integration of a variety of records and current
programs to the new GIS system, it is appropriate to transfer the two
identified positions from Drain to IT/DISC to assist in the implementation;
and
WHEREAS the Application Analyst/Programmer II position will test and
configure GIS software prior to installation, and coordinate the development
of specific applications; and
WHEREAS the Customer Service Technician I will address network server
and client PC hardware development, operation and service issues; and
WHEREAS the requested transfer of two positions will allow this staff to
acquire additional skills to sustain and support the GIS technology at the
Drain Department on a long-term basis; and
WHEREAS the two positions requested for transfer are intended to remain
primarily focused on Drain Department needs; and
WHEREAS position funding will change from Drain Special Revenue to IT
Proprietary, in accordance with normal practices; and
WHEREAS the transfer of these positions across departments requires a
Public Hearing before the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the transfer of Application Analyst/Programmer II
position 61101-01341 and Customer Services Technician I position 61101-00487
from Drain/Administration to Information Technology/DISC/GIS Utility (18701).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government,
Personnel and Finance Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01283
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT–RESOLUTION TO
ESTABLISH A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners (the “Commission”), by
resolution adopted on November 29, 2001 (the “Resolution”), determined that it
is in the best interests of the public to facilitate the implementation of
plans relating to the identification and treatment of environmentally
distressed areas to promote revitalization of these areas in the County; and
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612
WHEREAS the Commission declared its intention to provide for the
operation of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for Oakland County (the
“Authority”) pursuant to the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment
Financing Act, being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of
1996, as amended (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS on this date, pursuant to the Act and the Resolution of Intent,
the Commission held a public hearing, notice of which was given as required by
Section 4(2) of the Act, on the adoption of a resolution creating the
Authority; and
WHEREAS all citizens, taxpayers and property owners of Oakland County
and officials of the affected taxing jurisdictions had the right and
opportunity to be heard at the public hearing on the establishment of the
Authority; and
WHEREAS the Commission desires to proceed with the establishment of the
Authority pursuant to the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Authority Created. The Authority is hereby established and shall
be known as the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
2. Supervision of the Authority. The Authority shall be under the
supervision and control of a board (the “Board”) appointed by the County
Executive of Oakland County and subject to the approval of the Commission in
accordance with the membership provisions set forth in Section 5(1) of the
Act. The members of the Board shall hold office, and the Board shall conduct
its procedures in accordance with the Act.
3. Powers and Duties of the Authority. The Authority shall have the
powers and duties to the full extent as provided by law. Among other matters
within the exercise of its powers the Board shall prepare Brownfield plan(s)
pursuant to Section 13 of the Act and submit the plan(s) to the Commission for
consideration pursuant to Section 14 of the Act.
4. Bylaws and Rules of the Authority. The Authority shall elect
officers and adopt bylaws and rules governing its procedures and the holding
of its meetings, all in accordance with Sections 5(3) and 5(5) of the Act.
5. Form of Approvals by the County Commission of Oakland County.
Except as may otherwise be provided by the Act or other applicable law,
approvals by the Commission of all matters pertaining to the Authority or its
Board shall be by resolution.
6. Severability. Should any section, clause or phrase of this
Resolution be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect
the validity of this Resolution as a whole nor any part thereof other than the
part so declared to be invalid.
7. Publication. The County Clerk is hereby directed to file a true
and complete copy of this Resolution with the Secretary of State of the State
of Michigan promptly after adoption and to take all other actions incident
upon such adoption pursuant to applicable charter or other provisions.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
Commissioner Charles Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for
the purpose for allowing public comment on the Drain – Transfer of (2) Special
Revenue Positions to Information Technology/Disc Division. The Chairperson
scheduled the hearing for November 8, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of
Commissioners’ Auditorium.
REPORT (MISC. #01270)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY–TRANSFER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
UNIT TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION, AND CREATE ADMINISTRATOR-EMERGENCY
RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS APPOINTED POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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613
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled
resolution on October 15, 2001, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #01270)
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY–TRANSFER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
UNIT TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION, AND CREATE ADMINISTRATOR – EMERGENCY
RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS APPOINTED POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
Resolution on October 16, 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
REPORT (MISC. #01270)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY–TRANSFER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
UNIT TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION, AND CREATE ADMINISTRATOR-EMERGENCY
RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS APPOINTED POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed MR #01270 on October 17, 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 #01270
BY: David L. Moffitt, District #18
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY–TRANSFER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
UNIT TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION, AND CREATE ADMINISTRATOR-EMERGENCY
RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS APPOINTED POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County’s emergency management functions are mandated by
the Michigan Emergency Management Act (Public Act 50 of 1990), to provide for
the coordination of all matters pertaining to emergency services, disaster
preparedness, and recovery assistance within the County; and
WHEREAS events of the past month, including the terrorist attack on the
New York World Trade Center Towers on September 11 and the recent attack on
Afghanistan, reflects the imperative need to bolster the County’s activities
in this critical area; and
WHEREAS to achieve a higher visibility of emergency response and
preparedness functions, the County Executive recommends the transfer of the
Emergency Management & E911 Unit and related support staff from the Department
of Information Technology to the County Executive Administration Division,
retitling of the unit to Emergency Response & Preparedness, and creation of an
appointed Administrator-Emergency Response & Preparedness position to oversee
the aforementioned functions; and
WHEREAS this new unit will report directly to the Assistant Deputy
County Executive; and
WHEREAS with the requested transfers it is appropriate to retitle the
IT/CLEMIS & Public Safety division to "CLEMIS" and make other position title
changes; and
WHEREAS Section 14(a) of Public Act 139 of 1973, the Unified Form of
County Government Act under which Oakland County is organized, specifies that
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614
“the Board of County Commissioners may: transfer a function from one
department to another upon the affirmative recommendation of the County
Executive and following a public hearing.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the transfer of the Emergency Management Unit and
positions from Information Technology to County Executive/Administration:
Position Title
23110-00764 Chief - Emergency Management
23110-00737 User Support Specialist I
23110-03412 User Support Specialist I
23110-03438 Technical Assistant
23110-04724 Typist II
23110-06893 Typist II, 1,000 hr/yr. PTNE
23110-09735 Emergency Management Coordinator
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this unit be retitled to Emergency Response
and Preparedness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new classification titled Administrator -
Emergency Response and Preparedness be created at the following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
$62,910 $66,698 $70,483 $74,273 $78,059 $81,845
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) appointed, GF/GP, exempt O/T
position of Administrator - Emergency Response and Preparedness be established
in the Emergency Response and Preparedness Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CLEMIS & Public Safety Division be
retitled to CLEMIS, that the Manager - CLEMIS & Public Safety be retitled to
Manager - CLEMIS, and that the Administrator - Emergency Operations be
retitled to Administrator - CLEMIS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that vacant Radio Communications Engineer
position 23110-09631, and vacant Disaster Control & Civil Defense Director
position 23110-06771 be deleted from IT/CLEMIS.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID L. MOFFITT
Copy of Drafts dated 10/9/01 and 10/8/01 on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01270)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY–TRANSFER EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
UNIT FROM DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE, RETITLE TO
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS, AND CREATE ADMINISTRATOR-EMERGENCY RESPONSE
& PREPAREDNESS POSITION
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 Emergency Management function currently resides
organizationally within the Department of Information Technology,
having been transferred there from the Department of Facilities
Management with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #98298
dated December 10, 1998.
2. Due to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the New York
World Trade Center Towers and the recent attack on Afghanistan the
County Executive recommends the transfer of the Emergency
Management & E911 Unit and related support staff from the
Department of Information Technology (Dept. 23) to the County
Executive, (Dept.11) and retitled to Emergency Response and
Preparedness Unit in order to achieve a higher level of emergency
response and preparedness.
3. The County Executive recommends this new unit report directly to
the Assistant Deputy County Executive.
4. The County Executive also recommends the creation of an appointed
Administrator-Emergency Response & Preparedness position in order
to achieve a higher level of emergency response and preparedness
for a cost of $89,377. Funds from a planned Designated Fund
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615
Balance for ERP, which will be created with the FY 2001 Year End
Report, will be used to cover this cost. Also, the resolution
includes the deletion of (1) vacant Radio Communications Engineer
for ($93,377) and one(1) vacant Disaster Control & Civil Defense
Director position from IT/CLEMIS for ($15,751).
5. Amendment to transfer the budget is as follows:
FUND 101 GENERAL FUND FY 2002 FY 2003
REVENUE
1-23-101-101111-65001-0463 Education Train. ($ 1,200) ($ 1,200)
1-23-101-101111-65001-0701 Miscellaneous ( 10) ( 10)
1-23-101-101111-65001-0905 Reimb. Gen. Fund ( 100) ( 100)
1-11-101-101111-65001-0463 Education Train. 1,200 1,200
1-11-101-101111-65001-0701 Miscellaneous 10 10
1-11-101-101111-65001-0905 Reimb. Gen. Fund 100 100
$ -0- $ -0-
EXPENDITURES
2-23-101-101112-65001-2001 Salaries ($285,048) ($285,048)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2002 Overtime ( 1,500) ( 1,500)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2009 On Call ( 8,800) ( 8,800)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2074 Fringe Benefits ( 347) ( 347)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2075 Workers Comp. ( 683) ( 683)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2076 Group Life ( 684) ( 684)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2077 Retirement ( 40,081) ( 40,081)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2078 Hospitalization ( 50,600) ( 50,600)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2079 Social Security ( 21,276) ( 21,276)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2080 Dental ( 5,101) ( 5,101)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2081 Disability ( 967) ( 967)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2082 Unemployemnt ( 388) ( 388)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2085 Optical ( 739) ( 739)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2340 Advertising ( 350) ( 350)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2540 Communication ( 22,000) ( 22,000)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2776 Equip Rep & Maint. ( 10,000) ( 10,000)
2-23-101-101112-65001-3131 Maint. Cont. ( 77,250) ( 77,250)
2-23-101-101112-65001-3152 Medical Emg. ( 12,750) ( 12,750)
2-23-101-101112-65001-3172 Membership, Dues ( 625) ( 625)
2-23-101-101112-65001-3292 Personal Mileage ( 2,200) ( 2,200)
2-23-101-101112-65001-3756 Travel & Conf. ( 4,500) ( 4,500)
2-23-101-101112-65001-3812 Volunteer Prog. ( 2,200) ( 2,200)
2-23-101-101112-65001-4052 Disaster Supp. ( 2,500) ( 2,500)
2-23-101-101112-65001-4080 Educat. Supp. (100) ( 100)
2-23-101-101112-65001-4100 FA Expendab. ( 1,500) ( 1,500)
2-23-101-101112-65001-4252 Office Supp. ( 4,700) ( 4,700)
2-23-101-101112-65001-4272 Photo Supp. ( 200) ( 200)
2-23-101-101112-65001-4284 Postage ( 6,500) ( 6,500)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6018 Equip. Rental ( 1,314) ( 1,314)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6054 Maint. Dept. ( 50) ( 50)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6631 Bldg. Space ( 105,146) ( 105,146)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6636 I.T. Oper. ( 85,000) ( 85,000)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6660 Radio Comm. ( 15,393) ( 15,393)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6666 Print Shop ( 23,634) ( 23,634)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6667 Conv. Copier ( 3,422) ( 3,422)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6675 Telephone Comm. ( 35,000) ( 35,000)
2-23-101-101112-65001-6677 Ins. Fund ( 249) ( 249)
2-23-101-101112-65001-9152 Tornado Siren ( 437,500) ( 437,500)
2-11-101-101112-65001-2001 Salaries $285,048 $285,048
2-11-101-101112-65001-2002 Overtime 1,500 1,500
2-11-101-101112-65001-2009 On Call 8,800 8,800
2-11-101-101112-65001-2074 Fringe Benefits 347 347
2-11-101-101112-65001-2075 Workers Comp. 683 683
2-11-101-101112-65001-2076 Group Life 684 684
2-11-101-101112-65001-2077 Retirement 40,081 40,081
2-11-101-101112-65001-2078 Hospitalization 50,600 50,600
2-11-101-101112-65001-2079 Social Security 21,276 21,276
2-11-101-101112-65001-2080 Dental 5,101 5,101
2-11-101-101112-65001-2081 Disability 967 967
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2-11-101-101112-65001-2082 Unemployemnt 388 388
2-11-101-101112-65001-2085 Optical 739 739
2-11-101-101112-65001-2340 Advertising 350 350
2-11-101-101112-65001-2540 Communication 22,000 22,000
2-11-101-101112-65001-2776 Equip Rep & Maint. 10,000 10,000
2-11-101-101112-65001-3131 Maint. Cont. 77,250 77,250
2-11-101-101112-65001-3152 Medical Emg. 12,750 12,750
2-11-101-101112-65001-3172 Membership, Dues 625 625
2-11-101-101112-65001-3292 Personal Mileage 2,200 2,200
2-11-101-101112-65001-3364 Protect Cloth & Equip 426,374 426,374
2-11-101-101112-65001-3756 Travel & Conf. 4,500 4,500
2-11-101-101112-65001-3812 Volunteer Prog. 2,200 2,200
2-11-101-101112-65001-4052 Disaster Supp. 2,500 2,500
2-11-101-101112-65001-4080 Educat. Supp. 100 100
2-11-101-101112-65001-4100 FA Expendab. 1,500 1,500
2-11-101-101112-65001-4252 Office Supp. 4,700 4,700
2-11-101-101112-65001-4272 Photo Supp. 200 200
2-11-101-101112-65001-4284 Postage 6,500 6,500
2-11-101-101112-65001-6018 Equip. Rental 1,314 1,314
2-11-101-101112-65001-6054 Maint. Dept. 50 50
2-11-101-101112-65001-6631 Bldg. Space 105,146 105,146
2-11-101-101112-65001-6636 I.T. Oper. 85,000 85,000
2-11-101-101112-65001-6660 Radio Comm. 15,393 15,393
2-11-101-101112-65001-6666 Print Shop 23,634 23,634
2-11-101-101112-65001-6667 Conv. Copier 3,422 3,422
2-11-101-101112-65001-6675 Telephone Comm. 35,000 35,000
2-11-101-101112-65001-6677 Ins. Fund 249 249
2-11-101-101112-65001-9152 Tornado Siren 437,500 437,500
2-23-101-101112-65001-2001 Salaries ( 9,546) ( 9,546)
2-23-101-101112-65001-2075 Fringe Benefits ( 6,205) ( 6,205)
2-11-101-101112-65001-2001 Salaries 66,698 66,698
2-11-101-101112-65001-2075 Fringe Benefits 22,679 22,679
500,000 500,000
1-90-290000-25000-1582 Prior Yr. Balance 500,000 500,000
$ -0- $ -0-
FUND 660 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
2-23-660-660712-10010-2001 Salaries ($ 66,698) ($ 66,698)
2-23-660-660712-10010-2075 Fringe Benefits ( 26,679) ( 26,679)
($ 93,377) ($ 93,377)
2-23-660-60712-10100-8005 Chgs. in Fund Equity 93,377 93,377
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Crawford the General Government, Public
Services and Personnel Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was
adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01284
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT-USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/INTERNET & DRUG AWARENESS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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 courts have distributed $934,814 (balance as of 6/30/01) as
a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used
to pay for educational supplies for Internet/Drug Awareness as listed below:
Internet & Drug Awareness Program- Coloring Books, Crayons,
Pencils, Brochures, Other supplies $25,000; and
WHEREAS these supplies will be used by the Sheriff Department to enhance
law enforcement efforts in compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS the estimated purchases will be $25,000 for the FY 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $25,000 from the Sheriff Department Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-20001-2853-60053) to purchase
Internet and Drug Awareness supplies.
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. #01285)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/3R'S
PROGRAM-ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEROY TESTAMENTARY FOUNDATION GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution
on October 18, 2001, recommends the resolution be adopted with the following
amendments:
Add the following as the first WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Corrections Division applied for
funding in the amount of $20,000 from the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation to use
for training volunteer tutors for the Reading to Reduce Recidivism Program;
and
Add the following as the third BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program is contingent
upon continued future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01285
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/3R’S PROGRAM
– ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEROY TESTAMENTARY FOUNDATION GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation has awarded the Department of
Public Services/Community Corrections Division funding in the amount of $5,000
to support the Reading to Reduce Recidivism (3R’s) program for the period of
October 1, 2001 through September 30 2002; and
WHEREAS this is a one time award that will be used to train tutors for
the 3R’s program. This program is provided free to a targeted population; and
WHEREAS there is no County Match required; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this award does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accept the funding from the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation for
the Community Corrections/3R’s program in the amount of $5,000 for the period
October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Corrections/3R’s program 2002
grant budget reflect the changes as detailed in attachment A.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A, correspondence from DeRoy Testamentary Foundation,
Contract/Program Review Request and Oakland County Grant Application Summary
Report on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01285)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/3R’s
PROGRAM–ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEROY TESTAMENTARY FOUNDATION GRANT
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 Community Corrections Division applied for
funding in the amount of $20,000 from the DeRoy Testamentary
Foundation to use for training volunteer tutors for the Reading to
Reduce Recidivism Program.
2. The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation has awarded the Community
Corrections Division/3R's program funding in the amount of $5,000.
3. There is no contract agreement and no County match required.
4. No additional County personnel is requested.
5. The budget for FY 2002 should be amended as detailed on Attachment
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Taub the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Taub the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-
Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as
amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01286
BY: Commissioners David L. Moffitt, William R. Patterson, Frank H. Millard
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT–SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITION OF TWO (2)
CIRCUIT JUDGESHIPS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1994 one new Oakland County Circuit Court Judge was approved
to take office January 1, 1995 bringing the total number of Circuit Judges to
17; and
WHEREAS the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has completed its
biennial review of the judicial resource needs of Michigan’s trial courts; and
WHEREAS following an analysis of the caseload statistics and additional
factors affecting the workload of the trial courts, the SCAO determined that
the Oakland County Circuit and Probate Courts have a shortage of 4.5 judges;
and
WHEREAS the SCAO report recommends that two Circuit judgeships be
created effective January 1, 2003 with a review of judgeship needs in two
years; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court concurs with the SCAO recommendation that two
circuit judgeships be added to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the creation of two (2) Circuit Court judgeships.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is directed to send copies of this
resolution to all Oakland County legislators and file a copy of this
Resolution with the State Court Administrative Office.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID L. MOFFITT, WILLIAM R.
PATTERSON, FRANK H. MILLARD
Moved by Moffitt supported by Appel the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-
Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory,
Law. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was
adopted.
Chairperson Frank H. Millard Jr., read the following communication:
Please accept this as my resignation as Commissioner for the 4th
Commissioner District of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. My
resignation shall be effective at noon, Thursday, October 25, 2001.
Moved by Palmer supported by Obrecht to accept the resignation of
Chairperson Frank H. Millard Jr..
AYES: Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell,
Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Law, McPherson. (24)
NAYS: Garfield. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, Chairperson Frank H.
Millard Jr.’s resignation was accepted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01287
BY: Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson, District 25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-STAND UP FOR UNITED STATES STEEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the American steel industry is in danger of being eliminated
through the illegal importing and dumping of steel manufactured outside the
United States; and
WHEREAS the steel industry has historically been the backbone of the
United States manufacturing sector and plays a critical role in securing our
nation's defenses; and
WHEREAS existing laws regarding steel dumping are not strict enough and
are not being strictly enforced. This has had a devastating toll on the
American economy, resulting in at least 23 U.S. steel makers, including
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Bethlehem Steel, having to file for bankruptcy protection. Nationwide, 11
steel mills have shut down, culminating in the loss of 25,000 American
steelworker jobs; and
WHEREAS the threat on the steel industry also impacts local
manufacturers, employees and dependents. Great Lakes Steel and Rouge
Industries employ more than 6,500 employees in the metropolitan Detroit area.
Great Lakes Steel, operating in Ecorse and River Rouge, has shut down one of
its four blast furnaces. Rouge Industries has suspended dividends to
shareholders after 29 quarters of payments; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners from the counties of Cheboygan and
Kalkaska have both passed resolutions in support of the American steel
industry.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby request that our Senators and Representatives in the
State legislature and in Congress, along with the administrations of Governor
John Engler and President George W. Bush, thoroughly investigate the practice
of steel dumping in the United States market and take the necessary actions to
enforce our trade laws and eliminate this unfair and illegal assault on the
steel industry, local manufacturers, employees, retirees and our communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be sent to
President George W. Bush, Governor John Engler, the Michigan Delegation to the
state legislature and in Congress, the Michigan Association of Counties, the
National Association of Counties and Oakland County's legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
RUEL E. MCPHERSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01288
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-SUPPORT OF RAPE INTERVENTION TEAM “S.T.A.R.T.”
To the Oakland County Board Of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Oakland County there are between 300 and 400 rapes reported
annually; and
WHEREAS sexual assault is a violent, life-changing crime that affects
the psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the
individual; and
WHEREAS according to the FBI, only 10-20% of sexual assaults are
reported to law enforcement; and
WHEREAS in order to counteract the low reporting rates for sexual
assaults, victims must be empowered by having a realistic hope that the law
enforcement and judicial systems will be work; and
WHEREAS according to the U.S. Department of Justice, only 1% of sexual
assaults reported to law enforcement end in conviction; and
WHEREAS according to the Michigan State Police, a contributing factor to
the low conviction rate is that more than 50% of rape kits collected elsewhere
in Michigan and sent to their lab for analysis are improperly collected,
resulting in incomplete finding for the criminal case; and
WHEREAS in 1999 a task force was convened in Oakland County, including
members from HAVEN, Oakland County's Prosecutors Office, Oakland County's
Sheriff's Department, Michigan State Police-forensic laboratory, St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital-Pontiac, Providence Medical Center, William Beaumont Hospital -
Royal Oak, the Pontiac Police Department, and other interested members of the
communities; and
WHEREAS this Oakland County Sexual Assault Task Force Task Force
investigated possible solutions to the quality of care received by sexual
assault victims in Oakland County. The Task Force recommended developing a
collaborative program in Oakland County that will provide comprehensive victim
care services and establish protocols for sufficient and consistent evidence
collection to successfully support law enforcement; and
WHEREAS the task force recommended that a Safe Therapeutic Assault
Response Team (“START”) program be implemented for Oakland County residents
under the auspices of HAVEN; and
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WHEREAS the START Program initiated in June, 2001 by HAVEN is
successfully coordinating a program for immediate response to the legal,
medical, and emotional needs of over 300 sexual assault survivors, thereby
reducing the trauma of sexual assault and increasing prosecution rates; and
WHEREAS HAVEN has demonstrated fiscal responsibility in the exercise of
its START Program by seeking multiple sources of funding, providing centrally-
located nursing interventions at 1/3 the cost of similar services in the
emergency room setting, and reducing the total cost of prosecution by
providing expert forensic evidence collection which encourages plea bargaining
by defendants; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby authorizes an award of a Professional Services
Contract to HAVEN, Inc., for the purpose of establishing an effective law
enforcement tool for the arrest and successful prosecution of those committing
sexual attacks and to provide Oakland County residents, who are victims of
sexual assault or rape, with examinations, counseling services and courtroom
support through the Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START) Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be for an amount not to
exceed $36,000.00 and that this contract shall terminate on December 31, 2002,
unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that HAVEN shall submit reports to the Oakland
County Board of Commissioner's General Government Committee on or about April
1, 2002, July 2, 2002, October 1, 2002, and between January 1 and January 31,
2003. These reports shall include the number of victims treated, the number
of trials in which START staff testified, the percentage of victims requesting
counseling and follow-up services, anecdotal or formally-gathered reports by
victims regarding their perceptions of services provided, the number of
referrals made to other agencies or programs, any community education efforts
undertaken by START program personnel, and any other information serving to
characterize the nature and value of the START Program to Oakland County
residents
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute this Professional Services Contract on
behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government,
Public Services and Finance Committees. There were no objections.
Commissioner’s Patterson and Gregory addressed the Board.
The Board adjourned at 10:55 a.m. to the call of the Chair or November
8, 2001, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL FRANK H. MILLARD
Clerk Chairperson