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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 18, 2011
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 9:38 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett,
Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Jeff Matis.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Middleton supported by Covey the minutes of the August 3, 2011 and August 4, 2011 Board Meetings be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Greimel the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett,
Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as printed.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Gershenson.
Commissioners Gershenson, Crawford, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Nuccio, Quarles, Taub and Zack, Board of Commissioner’s Communications Liaison Julia Ruffin and Corporation Counsel Judy Cunningham
addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring Women’s Equality Day and celebrating the 91st Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
No one addressed the Board during Public Comment.
Moved by Crawford supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 425. The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11171 BY: Commissioner Jeff Matis, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROCHESTER - WASHINGTON ROAD – PROJECT NO.
51011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the
discretionary Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads located within the boundaries of
an Oakland County CVT and under the supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221 established the revised Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Funding and Project Approval Process; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045, provides that any discretionary Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program shall be distributed only from the designated General Fund Tri-Party Program fund balance and may be made only after completion of all of the following:
1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and an individual city, village, or township (CVT) have identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately;
and 2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said
appropriation to a specific project account; and 3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a written
contract for payment with the RCOC; and 4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits to the Board of
Commissioners Finance Committee a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s 1/3 share of the project from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program. The
resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board before any funds may be released from the Tri-Party Program designation account; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester, along with the Road Commissioner for Oakland County has identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the identified project in the City of Rochester and said appropriation has been transferred to a
specific project account; and WHEREAS the City of Rochester has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3) share of the
funding for the specified project and has executed a written contract for payment with the Road Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2011 authorized amount of Tri-Party Road Improvement funding for the City of Rochester is $5,440.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the City of Rochester as eligible for appropriation and authorizes the
release of the specified Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County General Fund Designated Fund Balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the
City of Rochester. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
JEFF MATIS
Copy of Correspondence from Patricia Z. Wierzbicki Deputy-Secretary/Clerk of the Board for the Oakland County Road Commission, Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel Programming Supervisor for the
Oakland County Road Commission, Cost Participation Agreement and Exhibit A Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11171) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROCHESTER – WASHINGTON ROAD – PROJECT NO.
51011 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
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds: 1. On December 9, 2010, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #10312
which designated $3,764,945 in fund balance for the 2011 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for projects managed by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC).
2. Funding of $5,440 is available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2011 and prior funding (account #371510) for project 51011.
3. This project is for the application of limestone and chloride on Washington Road. This request is the second part of project 51011; the previous part was for the City of Rochester Hills per
Miscellaneous Resolution #11155. 4. The FY 2011 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2011
Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $5,440
Total Revenues $5,440
Expenditures 9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $5,440
Total Expenditures $5,440 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11172
BY: Commissioners Robert Gosselin, District #13; Shelley Taub, District #16; Marcia Gershenson, District #17; David Potts, District #20
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD - LAHSER ROAD –
PROJECT NO. 51001 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Tri-Party
Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of the Road
Commission for Oakland County; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221 established the revised Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program – Funding and Project Approval Process; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045,
provides that any Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only from the designated General Fund Tri-Party Program fund balance after
completion of all of the following: 1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and a city, village, or township (CVT) have
identified a project and the project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and 2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said
appropriation to a project account; and 3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a contract
for payment with the RCOC; and
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4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s 1/3 share of the project from the General Fund
Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program. The resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board before any funds are released from the Tri-Party Program
designation account; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Bloomfield, along with the RCOC has identified a project and said
project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and WHEREAS the RCOC has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the project in the
Charter Township of Bloomfield and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Bloomfield has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3)
share of the funding for the project and has executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2011 authorized amount of Tri-
Party Road Improvement funding for the Charter Township of Bloomfield is $30,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the project submitted by the Charter Township of Bloomfield and authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Designated Fund Balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the Charter
Township of Bloomfield. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
ROBERT GOSSELIN, SHELLEY TAUB, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID POTTS
Copy of Correspondence from Patricia Z. Wierzbicki Deputy-Secretary/Clerk of the Board for the Oakland
County Road Commission, Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel Programming Supervisor for the Oakland County Road Commission, Cost Participation Agreement and Exhibit A Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11172) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD - LAHSER ROAD –
PROJECT NO. 51001 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
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds: 1. On December 9, 2010, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #10312
which designated $3,764,945 in fund balance for the 2011 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for projects managed by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC).
2. Funding of $30,000 is available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2011 and prior funding (account #371510) for project 51001.
3. This project is for the preliminary engineering for the future resurfacing of Lahser Road from 14 Mile Road to Maple Road.
4. The FY 2011 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2011 Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $30,000 Total Revenues $30,000
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $30,000 Total Expenditures $30,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11175 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON AND THE CITIES OF KEEGO HARBOR, NOVI, AND ROCHESTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local units of government including original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units as approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS revenues and expenditures associated with the services for this contract are included in the FY 2011 Budget, as well as the FY 2012 and FY 2014 County Executive Recommended Budget;
therefore, no budget amendment is recommended. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services covering the term July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013 with the Charter Township of Lyon and
the Cities of Keego Harbor, Novi and Rochester, which have been signed by their authorized signatories. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign this
contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contract
with the concerned unit of government as required by law. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of Novi, Charter Township of Lyon, City of Rochester and the City of Keego Harbor Incorporated by Reference.
Original on file in the County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11176 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2011 DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation within the non-departmental budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user department with a
summary report to the Finance Committee; and WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the Third Quarter 2011
development charges to be $752,385.93 and the imaging development charge to be $10,740.00 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $391,047.21, non-governmental imaging development are $8,592.00, and non-county agencies are $23,289.00 for the Third
Quarter 2011; and WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County departments is needed to
fund these development charges. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the Third Quarter 2011 Development Report and approves the Third Quarter appropriation transfer as specified on the attached schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the respective departmental Fiscal Year 2011 budgets are amended as specified in the attached detail schedule.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology Development Summary 3rd Quarter 2011, Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – Third Quarter 2011 Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 11177 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B – FY 2012 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has been supporting services to Oakland County residents
since 1974; and WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has assessed the needs of older county residents and
developed a plan to provide assistance that addresses identified needs; and WHEREAS the proposed plan has been submitted for review by the public, and has been subjected to a
public hearing; and WHEREAS the comments at the public hearings on the proposed plan were mostly favorable, and
constructive changes in the plan were made as a result of some comments; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoints two representatives to the AAA 1-B
Board of Directors, a County Commissioner and a county resident who is at least 60 years of age; and WHEREAS the Michigan Office of Services requires that county Boards of Commissioners be given the
opportunity to review and approve an area agency on aging’s annual implementation plan. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the
FY 2012 Annual Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, for the purpose of conveying such support to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Office of Services to the Aging Annual & Multi Year Implementation Plans (AMPS) 2012 Annual Implementation Plan Area Agency on Aging 1-B Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*REPORT (MISC. #11156) BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF FRAUDULENT MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 8, 2011 hereby recommends that the resolution be amended as follows.
1. 7th WHEREAS:
WHEREAS Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard, Jr. has
requested Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Cooper to
investigate and address any proven fraudulent criminal activity; and
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2. 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges State of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Oakland County
Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Cooper and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to use the powers of their offices in response to the request for an
investigation of suspected forgery of mortgage documents.
3. 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to President Barack Obama, United
States Attorney General Eric Holder, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Cooper, Oakland County
Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County’s delegation to the Michigan legislature and the Michigan
Association of Counties and the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11156
BY: Commissioners Jeff Matis, District #12; Jim Nash, District #15; Janet Jackson, District #21; Nancy Quarles, District #23; Philip Weipert, District #8; Beth Nuccio, District #1; Mike Bosnic, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF FRAUDULENT MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS implicit in American society is the state’s protection of property rights in a formal property system where ownership and transactions are clearly recorded. These property rights and the whole
formal system of property make possible clear, provable, and protectable ownership; and WHEREAS national media has highlighted the wide-scale practice within the mortgage and loan servicing
industry in which mortgage, mortgage assignment, promissory notes, and foreclosure documents have been fabricated, improperly altered and/or have sworn to false facts; and
WHEREAS investigations across the nation have identified thousands of phony signatures and “robo-signing” on documents used to foreclose on homeowner’s property. These illegal actions, often by large
bank or mortgage finance institutions, are exacerbating the mortgage crisis; and WHEREAS robo-signing is described as the robotic process of mass producing false and forged
execution of mortgage assignments, satisfactions, affidavits and other legal documents related to mortgage foreclosures and legal matters that are being created by persons without knowledge of the facts
or actual review of the documents in question. It also includes accusations of notary fraud on these documents; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard, Jr. has initiated an investigation in Oakland County to review Assignment of Mortgage and other recorded documents; and
WHEREAS as a result of the internal review of recorded documents in Oakland County, already, numerous Assignment of Mortgage documents have been identified which appear to contain fraudulent
signatures and/or notarization. The office has also uncovered the appearance of a serious pattern of document fraud on the part of numerous national financial institutions; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard, Jr. has requested Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Cooper to investigate and
address any proven fraudulent criminal activity; and WHEREAS the recording and maintenance of accurate, authentic property records is a fundamental
principle of homeownership and the protection of property rights, which must be held to the highest standards at all times.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby applaud and support the efforts of Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard, Jr. to seek a
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formal criminal investigation of alleged recorded document fraud and legal recourse on behalf of the people of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges State of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Cooper to use the
powers of their offices in response to the request for an investigation of suspected forgery of mortgage documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney
Jessica Cooper, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County’s delegation to the Michigan legislature and the Michigan Association of
Counties. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JEFF MATIS, NANCY QUARLES, JIM NASH, DAVE WOODWARD, MICHAEL GINGELL,
MATTIE HATCHETT, HELAINE ZACK, TIM GREIMEL, JANET JACKSON, CRAIG COVEY,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, TOM MIDDLETON, BETH NUCCIO, ROBERT GOSSELIN, KATHY
CRAWFORD, DAVID POTTS, JIM RUNESTAD, JOHN SCOTT, BILL DWYER, PHILIP
WEIPERT, MIKE BOSNIC, CHRISTINE LONG
Copy of Correspondence from Bill Bullard, Jr., Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds and Yahoo! News Special Report: Banks Still Robo-Signing Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*REPORT (MISC. #11161) BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1758 – LEGISLATION REGULATING FOR PROFIT UNIVERSITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 8, 2011 hereby recommends that the resolution be amended as follows:
1. Title: MR #11161 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON H.R.
1758 – LEGISLATION REGULATING FOR PROFIT UNIVERSITIES
2. Strike the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED and amend the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to replace It.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners support H.R. 1758 and urge its passage by the House of Representatives.
BE NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners invites Oakland County U.S. Representatives to hold public hearings on this legislation H.R. 1758 in the County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11161 BY: Commissioner Nancy Quarles, District #23; Jim Nash, District #15
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1758 - LEGISLATION REGULATING FOR PROFIT UNIVERSITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS enrollment in for-profit colleges has increased significantly in the last several years, particularly as unemployed workers seek degrees; and
WHEREAS Federal aid to for-profit colleges increased from $4.6 billion in 2000 to $26.5 billion in 2009; and
WHEREAS for-profit colleges rely more on federal aid than many other higher institutions including Pell grants that target low income students and do not have to be repaid; and
WHEREAS in spite of the dramatic increase in federal aid, many students at for-profit colleges find themselves in the “high debt” range of at least $30,000 in student loans; and
WHEREAS often students of for-profit colleges find themselves with certifications that do not improve their chances of employment; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Education has promulgated rules that will strip federal financial aid from vocational programs that burden students with more debt than they can realistically repay; and
WHEREAS on May 5, 2011, H.R. 1758, the Diploma and Accreditation Integrity Protection Act was introduced to reduce and prevent the sale and use of fraudulent degrees in order to protect the integrity of
valid higher education degrees that are used for Federal employment purposes; and WHEREAS the stated purpose of H.R. 1758 is to “protect institutions of higher education, businesses and
other employers, professional licensing boards, patients and clients of degree holders, taxpayers, and other individuals from any person claiming to possess a legitimate academic degree that in fact was
issued by a fraudulent or nonexistent school, by a non-educational entity posing as a school, or by any entity in violation of Federal or State law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support H.R. 1758 and urge its passage by the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners invites Oakland County U.S. Representatives to hold public hearings on this legislation in the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk mail copies of this resolution to the U.S. Representatives from Oakland County.
Chairperson, I move the foregoing resolution. NANCY QUARLES, JIM NASH, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON, MATTIE HATCHETT, HELAINE ZACK, TIM GREIMEL
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*REPORT (MISC. #11163)
BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11 – 17, 2011 AS MICHIGAN
PATRIOT WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 8, 2011
hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11163
BY: Commissioners Bob Hoffman, District #2; David Potts, District #20; Jim Runestad, District #6; Philip Weipert, District #8; John Scott, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11 – 17, 2011, AS MICHIGAN PATRIOT WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the year 2009, marked the inaugural observation of Michigan Patriot Week in Oakland County as a celebration to “Reinvigorate the American Spirit and Constitution”; and
WHEREAS the history and the founding principles of the United States of America should serve as the cornerstone of civic education In great reverence to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, we acknowledge that
American citizens must take time to honor the principles and events that led to the creation of our nation, its founders, documents, and symbols of our history; and
WHEREAS the events that led to the signing of The Constitution of the United States of America by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every American
and are honored in public schools across the nation on September 17, as Constitution Day; and WHEREAS our nation was founded on the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence, which
include: 1. All men are created equal.
2. They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. 3. These basic rights are: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
4. Governments are to be instituted among men to secure these rights. 5. Governments derive their just power from the consent of the governed.
6. The people may alter or abolish the government if it destroys these stated principles; and WHEREAS exceptional, visionary, and indispensable Americans such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry,
John Adams, John Marshall, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan Anthony, Thomas Jefferson, Cesar Chavez and James Madison
founded and advanced the United States; and WHEREAS the Bennington Flag work of Betsy Ross, American Flag, Suffragist Flag, Union Flag,
Gadsden Flag, and the flag of the State of Michigan are key physical symbols of American history that should be studied and remembered by each American citizen.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby designate September 11-17, 2011, as Michigan Patriot Week, in Oakland County - symbolically beginning
this celebration on September 11, and concluding on Constitution Day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the citizens,
government agencies, municipalities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and schools of the State of Michigan to recognize and participate in this extended holiday by honoring and celebrating the First
Principles, key historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of America so that they may offer the reverence that is due to our free republic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Michigan Council for Social Studies, Michigan Center for Civic
Education, State Board of Education, Oakland Schools, State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Oakland County Circuit Court, and Governor Rick Snyder.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. BOB HOFFMAN, JIM NASH, MATTIE
HATCHETT, HELAINE ZACK, NANCY QUARLES, TIM GREIMEL, JANET JACKSON,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, DAVE WOODWARD, CHRISTINE LONG, JEFF MATIS, JOHN
SCOTT, KATHY CRAWFORD, ROBERT GOSSELIN, PHILIP WEIPERT, DAVID POTTS,
TOM MIDDLETON, MIKE BOSNIC, BILL DWYER, BETH NUCCIO
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11178
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – FY
2011 MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS REGIONAL MINI-GRANT ACCEPTANCE
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, as administered by the Council’s Region 2 Regranter, Oakland County Arts, Culture and Film, has awarded the Oakland County
Children’s Village Division funding in the amount of $4000.00; and WHEREAS this amount will fund quality hands-on art opportunities, conducted in a professional art
studio, to under-served children and youth residing at Oakland County Children’s Village; and WHEREAS this project consists of a partnership between Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and Oakland
County Children’s Village; and WHEREAS the “Art for All Kids” program will consist of 2-hour, twice-weekly studio classes for a period of
20 weeks; and WHEREAS this funding is for the period of February 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS the award acceptance has been submitted through the County Executive Review Process and is recommended for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs FY 2011 Regional Mini-Grant Agreement.
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 future level of service, including personnel, be contingent upon the
level of funding for this program. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Correspondence from Kristie Everett Zamora, Oakland County Economic Development and
Community Affairs Marketing Coordinator, Contract for Art Services and Grant Review Sign Off Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11178)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – FY
2011 MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS REGIONAL MINI-GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County Children’s Village $4,000 to help fund quality hands-on art opportunities in a professional art studio with a
grant match and source from Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in the amount of $5,040 for a total of $9,040 in funding for this program.
2. The program, known as “The Art for All Kids”, consists of a partnership between Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and the Oakland County Children’s Village, offering art classes in 2-hour
sessions, twice a week, for a period of 20 weeks. 3. The $5,040 grant match from Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is comprised of $200 from
private foundation donations, along with in-kind support from the private art center, which includes one (1) artist-studio coordinator ($2,400), marketing expenses ($1,200), volunteer art
therapy students ($680), and space rental ($560). 4. The grant award is funded through the Oakland County’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Film’s Arts
Grant Fund (#29210), and a transfer in the amount of $4,000 will be made into the Children’s Village Child Care Grants Fund (#28010).
5. The funding period is February 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011.
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6. The Fiscal Year 2011 budget is amended as specified below:
FY 2011 ART CULTURE AND FILM GRANT FUND (#29210)
Budget Reference 2011/GR0000000089
Expense 1090108-166000-731598 Regranting ($4,000)
1090108-166000-788001-28010 Transfer Out to Child Care Grants 4,000 Total Expenses $ 0
CHILD CARE GRANTS FUND (#28010)
Budget Reference 2011/GR0000000580
Revenue 1060501-112090-695500-29210 Transfer In from Art Culture & Film Grant $4,000
Total Revenues $4,000
Expenses 1060501-112090-731458 Professional Services $2,000
1060501-112090-750476 Recreational Supplies 2,000 Total Expenses $4,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11170 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PLACEMENT OF RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MR #98308, recognized that the
County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to the Emergency 9-1-1 Service Enabling Act MCL 484.1401 et seq. and MR #11069, authorized the levy of a County 9-1-1 Charge in the
amount of $23 per device that can access 9-1-1 to pay for, among other things, a County-wide radio system that will create interoperability between public safety agencies within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the County-wide radio system, the County will need to build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached License Agreement with the Rochester Community School District; and WHEREAS under the terms and conditions of the attached License Agreement, the County will at County
expense install, repair, operate and maintain communication equipment inclusive of antennae and related equipment on the existing radio tower located on the roof of the Stoney Creek High School building and in
the attic area of the high school building located at 575 East Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48306; and
WHEREAS the County shall pay an annual license fee of $1.00 to the Rochester Community School District; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached lease agreement.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the attached license agreement between the County of Oakland and the Rochester
Community School District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached license agreement and all other related documents between the County of Oakland and the Rochester Community School District, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of License Agreement, Exhibit A and LANDTECH Professional Surveying & Engineering Plan Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11170)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY –
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PLACEMENT OF RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
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. Under the terms of this agreement, the County shall bear the expense and install, repair, operate, and maintain communication equipment on exclusive of antennae and related equipment on the
existing radio tower located on the roof of the Stoney Creek High School building and in the attic area of the high school building located at 575 East Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan
48306. 2. The County shall pay an annual license fee of $1.00 to the Rochester Community School District.
3. No budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 425.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11179
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFFS OFFICE — 2011 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office applied to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources & Environment for $234,823 in grant funding from Public Act 451 to conduct Marine Safety activities for the period
January 1, 2011 through December 30, 2011; and WHEREAS Oakland County has been awarded the amount of $186,766, of which $122,574.50 is State
funding and $64,191.50 is Federal funding; and WHEREAS the award equals the previous Calendar Year 2010 award; and
WHEREAS the total program of $227,624 approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources consists of $186,766 and a 25% ($40,858) County match required on the State portion. No match is
required on the Federal portion. The county match is included in the Sheriff’s Office budget; and WHEREAS funding covers reimbursement of salaries and other operating expenses; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and WHEREAS the continuation of this program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the Calendar Year 2011 Marine Safety Grant Award from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in
the amount of $227,624 and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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Copy of Correspondence from Samuel Duncan, IV, Program Manager at the Department of Natural Resources, 2011 Marine Safety Program (Federal and State Funding) Grant Agreement and Grant
Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11179) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - 2011 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. The Sheriff's Office applied for $234,823 in total funding for the FY 2011 Marine Safety program.
2. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) awarded the Sheriff’s Office $186,766 for Marine Safety activities, consisting of $64,191.50 in Federal funding and $122,574.50 in State
funding. 3. No county match is required with the Federal funding. However, the State requires a twenty-five
percent (25%) county match, which totals $40,858 based on the State’s formula for meeting the County’s match (State funding divided by 75% then multiplied by 25%).
4. The State recognizes the use of the Sheriff’s Marine Safety expenses in the General Fund as grant match.
5. Sufficient funds for the grant match portion are available in the Sheriff’s Office FY 2011 budget. 6. The total program cost for FY 2011 is $227,624 (Federal Funds - $64,191.50; State Funds
$122,574.50; County Match - $40,858). 7. Although the grant funding has not changed from the previous year, the current award of
$186,766 is $13,243 less than the FY 2011 Budget of $200,000. 8. The State grant period is January 1, 2011 through December 30, 2011 and the Federal grant
period is January 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011. 9. The FY 2011 Budget is amended to reflect the grant award as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2011
Revenues 4030601-116200-626619 Sheriff Marine Safety ($13,234)
Total General Fund Revenues ($13,234)
Expenditures 9010101-196030-740023 Non-Departmental Budget Transition ($13,234)
Total General Fund Expenditures ($13,234) FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
Vote on Consent Agenda: AYES: Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman,
Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
Commissioner Middleton stated that there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance
Committee.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11180 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by MR #7865, MR #7971, and MR #8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the
Oakland County Outdoor 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 City of Rochester, has executed the attached Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached Interlocal Agreement, the City of Rochester agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical
costs for said siren purchased under this agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rochester and authorizes the Board Chairperson to execute the agreement on behalf of Oakland County.
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 City of Rochester.
CHAIRPERSON, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of The City of Rochester Tornado Siren Budget Summary, Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and City of Rochester and City of Rochester City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11181 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – DIGITAL UPGRADE OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division (OCHD) currently uses analog x-ray technology for tuberculosis x-rays in its Pontiac location; and
WHEREAS the use of this analog equipment involves the development of x-ray films using chemical developers and fixers as well as developing machines, which require ongoing maintenance; and
WHEREAS OCHD has had difficulty securing contractors to read physical x-rays; and WHEREAS digital x-ray technology does not utilize chemicals or developing machines to produce an x-
ray, reduces radiation exposure to the patient, eliminates the need for x-ray storage, and provides immediate and remote access to the x-rays by caregivers; and
WHEREAS OCHD has estimated that conversion to digital technology will result in a savings of over $5,500 per year in x-ray reading costs and over $3,800 per year in maintenance and repair costs; and
WHEREAS OCHD has solicited bids for the conversion of the analog x-ray processors to digital technology; and
WHEREAS the cost of these enhancements is estimated not to exceed $40,000 in FY 2011 for purchase and installation and $500 per year for maintenance and uploading expenses; and
WHEREAS full funding for these enhancements is available as a result of General Fund savings realized from reimbursement agreements within the Health Division.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the implementation of the proposed upgrades to the OCHD X-Ray equipment as outlined in this resolution at
a cost not to exceed $40,000 in FY 2011 and $500 in FY 2012 and beyond. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11174 BY: Commissioners Jim Runestad, District #6; David Potts, District #20
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 2011-2012 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH POLING, MCGAW AND POLING, PC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there are occasions in which legal issues arise that require the Board of Commissioners to seek the advice of independent legal counsel; and
WHEREAS Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC has been providing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners with legal advice since May of 1998; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #04309, to enter into a contract for legal services with Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC that expired on May 31, 2006;
and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #06113, to
enter into a contract for legal services with Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC that expired on December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #09119, to enter into a contract for legal services with Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC that expired on December 31,
2010; and WHEREAS Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC has been providing exemplary service to the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners and the Board wishes to retain Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC as its legal counsel through 2012.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes that the contract for legal services with Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC with the expiration date
until December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation rate for Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC is at the
same hourly rate of One Hundred Forty ($140.00) Dollars per hour, as is established for other outside counsel and in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #07160.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract amendment with Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC is not to exceed $8,000 for the period, and that the contract shall have the same scope of services and terms as
the most recent contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board
Chairperson, or his designee, to execute the attached Professional Services Contract amendment with Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC with the expiration date of December 31, 2012.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. JIM RUNESTAD, DAVID POTTS
Copy of Oakland County Purchasing Division Amendment/Change Order of Contract 002536, Oakland
County Purchasing Division Oakland County Department of Management and Budget Purchasing Division Professional Service Contract Number: 002536 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11174) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 2011-2012 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH POLING, MCGAW AND POLING, PC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners entered into a contract for legal services with Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC per Miscellaneous Resolution #09119, which expired on
December 31, 2010. 2. The Board wishes to retain Poling, McGaw and Poling, PC as its legal counsel through December
31, 2012, with the contract extension to not exceed $12,000 and compensation at an hourly rate of $140.00, the same as established for other outside counsel, and in accordance with
Miscellaneous Resolution #07160. 3. Sufficient funds are available in the FY 2011 Budget and the FY 2012 – FY 2014 County
Executive Recommended Budget. No budget amendment is recommended for FY 2011. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by Woodward the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Woodward the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (25) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #11158)
BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 569 TO MAINTAIN FILM
TAX CREDITS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 8, 2011
hereby recommends that the resolution be amended as follows.
1. 11th WHEREAS:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 569 would extend Michigan's tax credits for films, television shows, television commercials, and other media productions as designated by
Senate Bill 569, section 13M for five (5) years; and
2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the Oakland County Clerk send copies of this resolution to all members
of the Michigan Legislature, and to Governor Rick Snyder and the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC).
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11158 BY: Commissioners Tim Greimel, District #11; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Marcia Gershenson, District
#17; David Potts, District #20; Jim Nash, District #15; Helaine Zack, District #22; Gary McGillivray, District #24; Janet Jackson, District #21; Nancy Quarles, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 569 TO MAINTAIN FILM TAX CREDITS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in April 2008, Michigan's legislature enacted tax credits for film, television, and other media productions; and
WHEREAS the film, television, and other media tax credits are designed to grow Michigan's economy, to create jobs, and to increase the income earned by Michigan's residents; and
WHEREAS according to an analysis released by Ernst & Young in February 2011, Michigan's film and television productions qualifying for the credits generated a total economic impact of $309.3 million in
2009 ($119.1 million in direct impact, plus another $190.2 million in indirect impact) and a total economic impact of $503 million in 2010 ($191.4 million in direct impact, plus another $311.7 million in indirect
impact); and WHEREAS according to the Ernst & Young analysis, Michigan's film and television productions qualifying
for the credits created 2,631 total jobs in 2009 (797 full-time equivalent jobs hired directly by the production companies and an additional 1,834 jobs created through indirect economic benefits) and 3,860
total jobs in 2010 (1,039 full-time equivalent jobs hired directly by the production companies and an additional 2,822 jobs created through indirect economic benefits); and
WHEREAS according to the Ernst & Young analysis, film and television productions qualifying for the credits increased the incomes of Michigan residents by a total of $108.9 million in 2009 ($42.8 million in
wages and salaries paid directly by the production companies and an additional $66.2 million generated indirectly by hotels, suppliers, restaurants, and other Michigan businesses as a result of the production
activity) and by a total of $172.5 million in 2010 ($66.9 million in wages and salaries paid directly by the production companies and an additional $105.6 million generated indirectly by production activity); and
WHEREAS according to the Ernst & Young analysis, the net budgetary cost of Michigan's film and television tax credits to state and local governments was only $14.1 million in 2009 and only $28 million in
2010; and WHEREAS the recently enacted state budget would end Michigan's film, television, and other media tax
credits; and WHEREAS there are major film production studios in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner have both publicly supported maintaining film tax credits; and
WHEREAS Michigan's state Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe) has, together with Oakland County's own state Senator Jim Marleau (R-Orion Township), introduced Senate Bill 569; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 569 would extend Michigan's tax credits for films, television shows, television commercials, and other media productions for five (5) years; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 569 would modify the current tax credit program to make tax credits more measured, sensible, and effective.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports Senate Bill 569 and urges the state Senate and state House of Representatives to enact Senate
Bill 569 and Governor Rick Snyder to sign it into law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the
Oakland County Clerk send copies of this resolution to all members of the Michigan Legislature and to Governor Rick Snyder.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. TIM GREIMEL, GARY MCGILLIVRAY,
HELAINE ZACK, JIM NASH, JANET JACKSON, MATTIE HATCHETT, DAVE WOODWARD,
CRAIG COVEY
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Moved by Long supported by Greimel the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Greimel the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Potts supported by Greimel the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Matis, McGillivray,
Middleton, Nash, Potts, Quarles, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Covey, Crawford. (18) NAYS: Gosselin, Long, Nuccio, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Bosnic. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Matis supported by Gingell to reconsider Miscellaneous Resolution #11158 - Board of
Commissioners – Resolution in Support of SB 569 to Maintain Film Tax Credits.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was before the Board for reconsideration.
Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potts, Quarles, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell. (17) NAYS: Long, Matis, Nuccio, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Bosnic, Gosselin. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #11159)
BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – COMPLETE STREETS RESOLUTION: MODELED AFTER
GRAND HAVEN CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 8, 2011
hereby recommends that the resolution be amended as follows.
1. 3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests the RCOC report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners progress
in implementing an Oakland County Non-motorized plan and adoption of “Complete
Streets” principles in overall strategic planning within six months after adoption of this
resolution and that copies of the resolution be forwarded to the Southeast Michigan
Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and the Michigan Municipal League (MML) for
discussion.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11159 BY: Commissioners Craig Covey, District #25; Dave Woodward, District #18; Janet Jackson, District #21;
Jim Nash, District #15; Helaine Zack, District #22; Tom Middleton, District #4; Gary McGillivray, District #24; Shelley Taub, District #16; Kathy Crawford, District #9; David Potts, District #20; Mike Bosnic,
District #19; Philip Weipert, District #8; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Marcia Gershenson, District #17, Bob Hoffman, District #2, John Scott, District #5; Michael Gingell, District #3; Jeff Matis, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – COMPLETE STREETS RESOLUTION: MODELED AFTER
GRAND HAVEN CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS “Complete Streets” are defined as a design framework that enables safe and convenient
access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers of all ages and abilities;
and
WHEREAS “Complete Streets” are achieved when transportation agencies routinely plan, design,
construct, reconstruct, operate, and maintain the transportation network to improve travel conditions for
bicyclists, pedestrians, transit, and freight in a manner consistent with, and supportive of, the surrounding
community; and
WHEREAS development of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infrastructure offers long-term cost savings
and opportunities to create safe and convenient non-motorized travel; and
WHEREAS streets that support and invite multiple uses for pedestrians, bicycles, and transit are more
conducive to the public life and efficient movement of people than streets designed primarily to move
automobiles; and
WHEREAS increasing active transportation (e.g. walking, bicycling and using public transportation) offers
the potential for improved public health, economic development, a cleaner environment, reduced
transportation costs, enhanced community connections, social equity, and a more livable communities;
and
WHEREAS “Complete Streets” principles have been and continue to be adopted nationwide at state,
county, MPO, and city levels in the interest of proactive planning and adherence to federal regulations
that guide transportation planning organizations to promote multi-modal transportation options and
accessibility for all users.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
declares its support for “Complete Streets” and requests the Road Commission of Oakland County
(RCOC) adopt a “Complete Streets” into its strategic planning process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests the
Road Commission of Oakland County to develop a Non-motorized Transportation Plan that will include, at
a minimum, accommodations for accessibility, sidewalks, curb ramps and cuts, trails and pathways,
signage, bike lanes, and shall incorporate principles of “Complete Streets” and maximize walkable and
bikeable streets within Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests the
Road Commission for Oakland County plan for, design, and construct all transportation improvement
projects, both new and retrofit activities, to provide appropriate accommodations for bicyclists, pedestrian,
transit users, and persons of all ages and abilities in accordance with an Oakland County Non-motorized
Transportation Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the RCOC
report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners progress in implementing an Oakland County
Non-motorized plan and adoption of “Complete Streets” principles in overall strategic planning within six
months after adoption of this resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
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DAVE WOODWARD, MATTIE HATCHETT,
CRAIG COVEY, NANCY QUARLES, JANET
JACKSON, JIM NASH, HELAINE ZACK, TIM
GREIMEL, TOM MIDDLETON, BETH NUCCIO,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, SHELLEY TAUB,
KATHY CRAWFORD, DAVID POTTS, MIKE
BOSNIC, PHILIP WEIPERT, BILL DWYER,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, BOB HOFFMAN,
JOHN SCOTT, MICHAEL GINGELL, JEFF
MATIS
Moved by Long supported by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by McGillivray the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by McGillivray the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Nash the resolution be amended as follows:
Please INSERT (motorists) in the 2nd WHEREAS PARAGRAPH as follows:
WHEREAS “Complete Streets” are achieved when transportation agencies routinely plan, design, construct, reconstruct, operate, and maintain the transportation network to improve travel
conditions for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit, motorists and freight in a manner consistent with, and supportive of, the surrounding community; and
Please STRIKE the PERIOD (.) at the end of the 6th WHEREAS PARAGRAPH and REPLACE it
with a SEMI-COLON (;) and INSERT (AND) as follows:
WHEREAS “Complete Streets” principles have been and continue to be adopted nationwide at state, county, MPO and city levels in the interest of proactive planning and adherence to federal
regulations that guide transportation planning organizations to promote multi-modal transportation options and accessibility for all users.; and.
Please INSERT the following (SIX) WHEREAS PARAGRAPHS AFTER the 6th WHEREAS PARAGRAPH:
WHEREAS the Michigan Legislature enacted legislation that required the State
Transportation Commission to:
A. Adopt a complete streets policy for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
B. Develop a model complete streets policy or policies to be made available for use by
local road agencies; and
WHEREAS this legislation established the Complete Streets Advisory Council to assist
with the development of the model policy or policies and to advise the Transportation
Commission and local road agencies on such policies; and
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WHEREAS it is imperative that any policies and practices adopted by the Road
Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) be consistent with the model complete streets
policies for local agencies being developed by the State Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS RCOC has established its own Complete Streets Review Committee to examine
the complete streets concept; and
WHEREAS this committee includes a cross section of RCOC staff and other interested
parties including the City of Novi director of Public Services, the Oakland Township parks
and trails planner, a representative of the Michigan Trailways and Greenways Alliance, the
MDOT Metro Region planner and SEMCOG’s non-motorized transportation planner; and
WHEREAS RCOC’s committee will finalize its complete streets recommendations after it
has reviewed the model policies developed by the State Transportation Commission.
Please STRIKE as follows and INSERT (CONCEPT.) in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED paragraph as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
declares its support for “Complete Streets” concept. and requests the Road Commission of
Oakland County (RCOC) adopt a “Complete Streets” into its strategic planning process.
Please STRIKE the FIRST (TWO) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
requests the Road Commission of Oakland County to develop a Non-motorized Transportation Plan that will include, at a minimum, accommodations for accessibility,
sidewalks, curb ramps and cuts, trails and pathways, signage, bike lanes, and shall incorporate principles of “Complete Streets” and maximize walkable and bikeable streets
within Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
requests the Road Commission for Oakland County plan for, design, and construct all transportation improvement projects, both new and retrofit activities, to provide
appropriate accommodations for bicyclists, pedestrian, transit users, and persons of all ages and abilities in accordance with an Oakland County Non-motorized Transportation Plan.
Please ADD the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs in PLACE of the PREVIOUS (TWO) as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests
that two additional members are appointed to the Complete Streets Review Committee, and meet the following requirements:
1) Two (2) members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appointed by the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests
that the RCOC’s report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners within six months of adoption of this resolution progress of the committee.
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Please ADD and STRIKE the following to the BE IT FURTHER RESOLOVED paragraph as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the
that, once the State Transportation Commission has developed its complete streets model
policy for local road agencies, and the policy has been reviewed by the RCOC Complete
Streets Review Committee, RCOC will report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
on how the Road Commission will progress in implement ing an Oakland County Non-
motorized plan and adoption of “Complete Streets” principles in overall strategic planning
within six months after adoption of this resolution a complete streets policy that is
consistent with the State Transportation Commission’s model policy and “Complete
Streets” principles.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Board and stated that the proposed amendment was collaborated with the Oakland County Road Commission.
Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis,
McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward,
Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer. (25) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Commissioner Scott stated that there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Human
Resources Committee. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11182
BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE - CHILDREN’S VILLAGE ATHLETIC
TRACK REPAVING PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the athletic track at the Children’s Village was constructed in 1988; and WHEREAS the condition of the athletic track has deteriorated significantly over the past 23 years; and
WHEREAS Purchasing posted the project on MITN, and Facilities Management/Planning & Engineering received four bids on July 14th for repaving services, all of which were under the budget; and
WHEREAS the lowest, responsible bidder was Total Asphalt Paving, Inc., of Washington, MI, with a bid in the amount of $43,779; and
WHEREAS a project budget of $48,000 was developed along with the bidding documents; and WHEREAS Facilities Planning & Engineering and Purchasing have vetted Total Asphalt and recommend
an award of contract; and WHEREAS total project costs of $48,000 are recommended by Facilities Planning & Engineering,
including the contract award of $43,779 and Contingency of $4,221; and WHEREAS funds are available from within the Children’s Village budget to fund this request; and
WHEREAS the athletic track will be repaved in September. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Children’s Village
Athletic Tracking Repaving Project in the amount of $48,000. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11183
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 48TH DISTRICT
COURT – BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR 2012/2013/2014 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide
security to the Court with Part Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2014, and the Board of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security;
and WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability
to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff; and
WHEREAS MR #08152 authorized a contract for Court Security for the Bloomfield Township District Court through September 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS the contract to provide services through September 30, 2014 has been approved through the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see attached contract and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 48th District Court-
Bloomfield Township for the Fiscal Years 2012/2013/2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the three (3) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions (4030435-
09007, 09008 & 09899) be continued and be reviewed in the budget process. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2011-2014 Contract to Provide Security for the 48th District Court Bloomfield Hills and 2012/2013/2014 Schedule A Sheriff’s Office Cost for 48th District Court Incorporated by Reference.
Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11184 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 47th DISTRICT COURT – FARMINGTON HILLS FOR 2012/2013/2014
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 47th District Court in Farmington Hills is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide security to the Court with Part Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies and the Board of Commissioners
has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability
to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff; and
WHEREAS MR #08151 authorized a contract for Court Security for the Farmington Hills District Court through September 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS the contract to provide services through September 30, 2014 has been approved through the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see attached contract and Schedule A).
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 47th District Court-
Farmington Hills for the Fiscal Years 2012/2013/2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the three (3) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions (4030435-
09992, 09993 & 09994) be continued and be reviewed in the budget process. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2011-2014 Contract to Provide Security for the 47th District Court Farmington Hills and 2012/2013/2014 Schedule A Sheriff’s Office Cost for 47th District Court-Farmington Hills Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11185 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT – MADISON HEIGHTS FOR 2012/2013/2014
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Madison Heights is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide security to the Court with Part Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2014,
and the Board of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff;
and WHEREAS MR #08150 authorized a contract for Court Security for the Madison Heights District Court
through September 30, 2011; and WHEREAS the contract through September 30, 2014 has been approved through the County Executive
review process; and WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached contract and Schedule A). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 43rd District Court-Madison Heights for the Fiscal Years 2012/2013/2014.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions (4030435-09823 & 09824) be continued and be reviewed in the budget process.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2011-2014 Contract to Provide Security for the 43rd District Court-Madison Heights and
2012/2013/2014 Schedule A Sheriff’s Office Cost for 43rd District Court-Madison Heights Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11186
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT THE MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - 2011 SEASON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Renaissance Festival, the operator of a summer theatre facility by the same name in Groveland Township, has requested the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to supply Deputies for Law Enforcement Services for the upcoming 2011 season; and
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WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office has agreed to supply such Deputies on an availability overtime hourly basis, the number of man-hours to be determined by the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS this contract has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland shall be reimbursed for such services by the Michigan Renaissance
Festival at the hourly overtime rates for the 2010 season, as was established by Miscellaneous Resolution #10262.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the execution of the attached contract consistent with provisions contained therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this agreement on behalf of the County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Police Protection Michigan Renaissance Festival, Attachment A, Attachment B,
Attachment C and Attachment D Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11187 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT – HAZEL PARK FOR 2012/2013/2014
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Hazel Park is requesting that the Sheriff continue to provide security to the Court with Part Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30, 2014, and the
Board of Commissioners has authorized District Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and WHEREAS the Court is requesting to contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability to quickly
respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff; and WHEREAS MR #08149 authorized a contract for Court Security for the Hazel Park District Court through
September 30, 2011; and WHEREAS the contract through September 30, 2014 has been approved through the County Executive
review process; and WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached contract and Schedule A). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 43rd District Court-Hazel Park for the Fiscal Years 2012/2013/2014.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each of the two (2) PTNE Court Deputy II positions (4030435-10382 & 10383) be increased from 1,480 to 1,720 per year and be continued and reviewed in the budget process.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2011-2014 Contract to Provide Security for the 43rd District Court Hazel Park and
2012/2013/2014 Schedule A Sheriff’s Office Cost for 43rd District Court-Hazel Park Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Gosselin addressed the Board to thank the Commissioners for the notes, letters, and flowers that were sent to his family for the passing of his mother.
Commissioner Crawford addressed the Board to thank the Commissioners for the flowers and well-
wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Commissioner Covey addressed the Board to wish everyone a safe and fun Woodward Dream Cruise weekend.
Commissioner Jackson addressed the Board regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #11158 entitled Board
of Commissioners – Resolution in Support of SB 569 to Maintain Film Tax Credits and expressed the importance of this resolution, she also stated that there is an upcoming movie called Contagion that will
be showing in the theaters on September 9, 2011 and one of the Oak Park residents Adeseye Adegdoyega (Boyga) will be playing in it as an African Representative.
The Board adjourned at 10:05 a.m. to the call of the Chair or August 31, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. MICHAEL J. GINGELL
Clerk Chairperson