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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 7, 2012
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:11 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200
N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Helaine Zack.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Quarles supported by Middleton the minutes of the February 16, 2012 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Woodward the agenda be amended as follows:
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE (add to Consent Agenda following the Finance Committee)
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds – 2012 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Acceptance (Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution taken up by General Government Committee
immediately prior to today’s meeting. (Fiscal Note taken up by Finance on March 1)); and b. MR #12026 – Board of Commissioners – Proclaim March 13, 2012 as K-9 Veterans’ Day in
Oakland County (Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by General Government Committee
immediately prior to today’s meeting); and c. MR #12027 – Board of Commissioners – Recognition of March 2012 as National Women’s
History Month and the 2012 Theme: Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment (Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by General Government Committee
immediately prior to today’s meeting). HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (add to Regular Agenda)
a. Human Resources Department – Salary Administration Plan 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2012 (Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution taken up by Human Resources Committee
immediately prior to today’s meeting – for referral to Finance).
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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE (add to Consent Agenda) c. MR #12038 – Sheriff’s Office and Health and Human Services – Homeland Security Division –
Creation of Classification and Position of Intelligence Analyst Funded by Homeland Security Grant
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution taken up by Human Resources Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting. (Resolution approved by Public Services Feb. 07; Fiscal Note
approved by Finance Mar. 01)).
Vote on Agenda, as amended: AYES: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman,
Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended was approved.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioners Potts and Gershenson.
Commissioners Potts and Gershenson addressed the Board to present a proclamation to the Louise Saks Parliamentary Unit for its efforts to educate the citizens of Oakland County on the benefits of effective
meeting management through the use of parliamentary procedure.
CoCo Siewert, member of the Louise Saks Parliamentary Unit addressed the Board.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Hatchett.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to commemorate the bravery and courage of America’s Tuskegee Airmen who represented the very best of our country by fighting two wars on two fronts –
racism in their own country and fascism in World War II.
Commissioner Hatchett was joined by Chairperson Michael Gingell and Commissioners Matis, Dwyer and Nash to present proclamations to the following Tuskegee Airmen: Pembleton Thomas Cochran and 2nd
Lt. Matthew J. Corbin.
Commissioner Hatchett was joined by Commissioners Quarles, Jackson and Zack to present proclamations to the following Tuskegee Airmen: Lt. Colonel USAF Retired Alexander Jefferson and
Staff Sergeant Sandy G. Reid.
Commissioner Hatchett was joined by Commissioners Taub, Gershenson and Scott to present proclamations to the following Tuskegee Airmen: Lt. William A. Fuller, Jr., Major Retired Richard
Jennings, Warrant Officer Junior Grade Burkes B. Esaw, Sr., Major John O. Cunningham (Absent), Frederick L. Henry, Sr.
Major Retired Richard Jennings addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett was joined by Commissioners Quarles and Jackson to present a proclamation to
Tuskegee Airman Lt. Colonel Washington D. Ross.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Runestad.
Commissioner Runestad addressed the Board to introduce Jacquelyn Smiertka, R.N., volunteer from Faith in Action in Oakland County.
Jacquelyn Smiertka, R.N. addressed the Board with a presentation entitled: Faith in Action in Oakland
County.
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County Clerk, Bill Bullard, Jr., read a communication from Tim Greimel who is resigning from his position of County Commissioner, effective immediately to be sworn in as a State Representative. The resignation
was accepted and the communication was received and filed.
The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Representative Tim Greimel, Oakland County Prosecutors Office - Chief of Juvenile Justice Julie McMurtry and Senior Board of Commissioners
Analyst Sheryl Mitchell.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to take a point of personal privilege to congratulate former Commissioner Greimel on his election to State Representative.
Moved by Taub supported by Gershenson the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Amended
Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 148. The resolutions on the Amended Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk
{*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12041 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – AMENDMENT TO 2011 APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates, statements, papers and records submitted to it 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 the committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates as adjusted by M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34D, M.C.L. 211.24E and M.C.L. 211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws,
authorized to be spread against state taxable valuations, which certificates have been submitted, and which are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it has been approved by the Board of
Commissioners that the Equalization Director be authorized to sign such 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 have been subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allowed additional millage to be
voted up to and including December 7, 2011 for schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 8, 2011 for taxing jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) requiring 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. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in compliance
with the General Property Tax Act and the 50 mill limitation, directs the Equalization Division to revise the apportionment report for 2011 as follows:
Previous Revised Reason Tax Authority Rate Rate For Change
City of Pontiac 22.4761 17.0931 Preliminary Injunction of Court Ordered Debt
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Director be authorized and directed to sign the tax certificate on which the tabulation was based, thereby authorizing and directing the assessing officer to
spread the revised rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 2011. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12042 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – 2012 SURVEY AND REMONUMENTATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this is an ongoing grant, and the nineteenth (19th) year of funding by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Growth; and
WHEREAS the grant award of $329,156 consists of $229,156 in current program costs and $100,000 as reimbursement for past expedited expenditures; and
WHEREAS the Remonumentation Program basic work has been accomplished and the scope of work has changed; and
WHEREAS the grant will provide partial reimbursement for one existing full-time eligible Plat & Boundary Review Specialist position that is in charge of the monitoring and administrative matters of the program;
and WHEREAS no additional personnel or local match is required; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and WHEREAS approximately 4,475 corners have been remonumented and approved by the Peer Review
process and 38 corners are currently being remonumented through the Remonumentation Program; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved through the County Executive
Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Assistance for Survey, Monumentation and Remonumentation Grant for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 in the amount of $329,156.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) General Fund General Purpose full-time eligible Plat & Boundary Review Specialist position (#2010401-09329) will be partially reimbursed by the
Remonumentation program effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with acceptance of the grant, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Bill Bullard Jr, as the Grant
Administrator as required by the State. However, grant procedure requires Board authorization. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
continuation of the Remonumentation Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and any special revenue positions and other program costs associated with this grant are contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Clerk/Register of Deeds Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12042)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – 2012 SURVEY AND REMONUMENTATION 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:
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1. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth awarded the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds on-going funding in the amount of $329,156 for the Remonumentation
program, with no County match required. 2. Of the total grant award, $229,156 will fund current program costs and $100,000 is
reimbursement for expedited expenditures. 3. The grant-funding period is January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
4. The grant will partially reimburse one (1) existing full-time eligible GF/GP Plat & Boundary Review Specialist, position #09329.
5. In 2011, the Clerk/Register of Deeds received a grant award of $326,937. 6. The future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding
available from the State. 7. A budget amendment is recommended for Fiscal Year 2012 Special Revenue Budget to reflect
the new grant award as follows:
CLERK SURVEY REMONUMENTATION FUND (#29220) Grant #0000000345. Activity A, Analysis Type GLB
Adopted Amended
Budget Amendment Budget Revenues
2010401-172180-615571 Grant-State $326,937 $2,219 $329,156 Total Revenues $326,937 $2,219 $329,156
Expenses
2010401-172180-702010 Salaries $ 7,659 ($ 0) $ 7,659 2010401-172180-722740 Fringe Benefits 4,341 ( 0) 4,341
2010401-172180-730709 Fees-Per Diem 5,625 ( 0) 5,625 2010401-172180-740128 Remonumentation 309,312 2,219 311,531
Total Expenditures $326,937 $2,219 $329,156 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*REPORT (MISC. #12026)
BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCLAIM MARCH 13, 2012 AS K-9 VETERANS DAY 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 March 7, 2012,
hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I recommend acceptance of the foregoing
report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12026
BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, District #8; Kathy Crawford, District #9; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Mike Bosnic, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROCLAIM MARCH 13, 2012 AS K-9 VETERANS DAY IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 13, 1942 the United States Army Quartermaster Corps began training dogs for the newly established War Dog Program; and
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WHEREAS we remember and honor all Dog Handlers and their faithful K-9 partners for their service and sacrifice during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Bosnia – Herzegovina and Kosovo,
Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan; and WHEREAS during these conflicts K-9 dogs have been credited with saving countless lives; and
WHEREAS on March 13 we honor not only those military K-9’s but also the Police K-9s, Customs K-9s, Border Patrol K-9s, Secret Service K-9s, Airport Police K-9s, FBI K-9s, and other dogs that are employed
to protect us daily; and WHEREAS Military Working Dogs currently serve alongside our men and women in the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marines, and Coast Guard with many in harm’s way, serving at home and overseas to defeat terrorism; and
WHEREAS as a nation, we are grateful for the noble sacrifices made by our Military Working Dog Handlers and their K-9 partners; and
WHEREAS Lyon Township in Southwest Oakland County is home to a War Dog Memorial and Cemetery that has been renovated and maintained by Service Clubs, Scout Troops, Veterans Organizations, and
local citizens appreciative of the service provided by these animals; and WHEREAS they deserve to be remembered and have a day especially in their memory so we can honor
and respect their service. NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners proclaims March
13, 2012 as K-9 Veterans Day in Oakland County. Chairperson, I move the foregoing resolution.
PHILIP WEIPERT, CHRISTINE LONG, JIM NASH, DAVID POTTS, CRAIG COVEY, JOHN
SCOTT, TOM MIDDLETON, BOB HOFFMAN, BETH NUCCIO, MIKE BOSNIC, KATHY
CRAWFORD, BILL DWYER, JEFF MATIS, MICHAEL GINGELL, SHELLEY TAUB
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148).
*REPORT (MISC #12027)
BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF MARCH 2012 AS NATIONAL WOMEN’S
HISTORY MONTH AND THE 2012 THEME: WOMEN’S EDUCATION – WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on March 7, 2012,
hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I recommend acceptance of the foregoing
report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12027
BY: Commissioners Mattie Hatchett, District #10; Kathy Crawford, District #9; Marcia Gershenson, District #17; Janet Jackson, District #21; Christine Long, District #7; Beth Nuccio, District #1; Nancy
Quarles, District #23; Shelley Taub, District #16; Helaine Zack, District #22 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF MARCH 2012 AS NATIONAL WOMEN’S
HISTORY MONTH AND THE 2012 THEME: WOMEN’S EDUCATION – WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic
contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and WHEREAS American women have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural, and social
role in every sphere of the life of the Nation by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; and
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WHEREAS American women have played a unique role throughout the history of the Nation, the State of Michigan and Oakland County by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force; and
WHEREAS American women were particularly important in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions in our Nation; and
WHEREAS American women of every race, class, and ethnic background served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; and
WHEREAS American women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor
movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements, especially the peace movement, which create a more fair and just society for all; and
WHEREAS despite these contributions, the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued, in the literature, teaching and study of American history; and
WHEREAS as we prepare to write the next chapter of women's history, let us resolve to build on the progress won by the trailblazers of the past. We must carry forward the work of the women who came
before us and ensure our daughters have no limits on their dreams, no obstacles to their achievements, and no remaining ceilings to shatter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, that March 2012 is designated as "Women's History Month” and we recognized the 2012 Theme as “Women’s
Education – Women’s Empowerment”. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby call upon all
Oakland County residents to observe this month and to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2011 with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and
contributions of American women. We also invite all Oakland County residents to visit www.WomensHistoryMonth.gov and www.MichiganWomen.org to learn more about the generations
of women who have shaped our history. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, National Women’s History Month Project, Michigan Women’s Commission, National Congress of Black Women –
Oakland Chapter and the Women’s Commission for Oakland County. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MATTIE HATCHETT, KATHY CRAWFORD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JANET JACKSON,
CHRISTINE LONG, BETH NUCCIO, NANCY QUARLES, SHELLEY TAUB, HELAINE ZACK,
MICHAEL GINGELL, JEFF MATIS, CRAIG COVEY, JIM NASH, BOB HOFFMAN, TIM
GREIMEL, BOB GOSSELIN
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12035
BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: BUILDING AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING
AUTHORITY TO FINANCE A PROJECT TO REMODEL AND MAKE OTHER CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILDINGS LOCATED IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE USED BY
THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
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 remodel and
make other capital improvements to buildings located in the County of Oakland (the "Project") which will
be used by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (the “OCCMHA”), 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 March 1,
2012 (the "Lease Contract"), pursuant to which the Authority will renovate, remodel, construct, furnish and
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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 renovating, remodeling, constructing, furnishing, and equipping the Project (as
defined in the Lease Contract) in an amount not to exceed $14,500,000 which 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 designates 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 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 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.
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9. The County Executive, if necessary, is authorized to file for approval to issue the bonds from the
State of Michigan, Department of Treasury ("Treasury"), to pay the related fee, 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized fill in the
blanks in Exhibit B to Lease Contract and Appendix III - Declaration of Intent prior to executing and filing
these documents with the Oakland County Clerk.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit A to Lease Contract, Exhibit B to Lease Contract, Appendix I Lease Contract, Appendix II
and Appendix III Form of Declaration of Official Intent Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12035) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BUILDING AUTHORITY – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY TO FINANCE A PROJECT TO REMODEL AND MAKE OTHER CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILDINGS LOCATED IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE USED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
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 Board of Commissioners to pledge the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the payment of principal and interest on Building Authority bonds to be
issued for the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and authorizes the Lease Contract between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Building Authority.
2. One or more series of bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,500,000 may be issued at an interest rate not to exceed 8% per annum.
3. The statutory limit for County debt is $5,245,346,034 (10% of current State Equalized Value). As of January 31, 2012, the total outstanding County pledged credit is $317,094,154, or
approximately .60% of the S.E.V. 4. The Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority will pay for the bonds semi-annually to
cover the debt service payments. 5. No budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12036 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION – LICENSING OF COURTHOUSE PARKING SPACES TO BILL FOX CHEVROLET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County was approached by Bill Fox Chevrolet in the spring of 2011 regarding leasing/licensing vacant parking spaces for temporary storage of new vehicles at the Rochester Hills
District Courthouse (700 Barclay Circle); and WHEREAS the Court Administration at the Rochester Hills District Courthouse and the Sheriff’s Office
were consulted concerning the use of the parking spaces and provided their consent to proceed, along with their preferences for parking spaces to use; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management then developed a site plan (see attached Exhibit A); and
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WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills reviewed the proposed use of the parking lot at the Rochester Hills District Courthouse and allowed the County to proceed; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management requested a license agreement to be prepared by Corporation Counsel (see attached License Agreement); and
WHEREAS Facilities Management requested a determination of appropriate insurance requirements from Risk Management (see attached Exhibit B); and
WHEREAS based on the provided license agreement and insurance requirements, Facilities Management developed bid specifications and requested the assistance of the Purchasing Division to
issue a request for proposals; and WHEREAS one proposal was received from Bill Fox Chevrolet; and
WHEREAS the proposal from Bill Fox Chevrolet met all Purchasing guidelines; and WHEREAS the Court Administration at the Rochester Hills District Courthouse and the Sheriff’s Office
subsequently provided their concurrence to proceed with the License Agreement; and WHEREAS the term of the license shall be one year and may be renewed by mutual consent for two
additional years; and WHEREAS the license can be unconditionally terminated by either party; and
WHEREAS Bill Fox Chevrolet shall pay $1000 per month for the use of the 126, licensed parking spaces; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached license agreements.
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 Bill Fox
Chevrolet. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his or her designee to execute the attached license agreement and all other related documents, 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 Proposed Lease Plan (Site Plan) and Exhibit B Certificate of Liability Insurance Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12036)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION – LICENSING OF COURTHOUSE
PARKING SPACES TO BILL FOX CHEVROLET 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 approves and authorizes a license agreement with Bill Fox Chevrolet for the use of
126 parking spaces for the temporary storage of new vehicles at the Rochester Hills District Court, located at 700 Barclay Circle.
2. Facilities Management developed bid specifications and requested the assistance of the Purchasing Division to issue a request for proposals; one proposal was received from Bill Fox
Chevrolet. 3. The license term is for one (1) year and may be renewed by mutual consent for two additional
years. The license can be unconditionally terminated by either party. 4. The license agreement requires that Bill Fox Chevrolet pay $1,000 per month for the use of the
126 licensed parking spaces with the license fee due and owing on the first day of the month, in advance.
5. Should the license agreement commence on a day other than the first day of the month, the license fee shall be prorated upon a daily basis based on a thirty (30) day month.
6. The Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the license agreement.
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7. The FY 2012, FY 2013 and FY 2014 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 9010101-196030-631106 Licenses $7,000 $12,000 $12,000
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use Bal ($7,000) ($12,000) ($12,000) $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*REPORT (MISC. #12039) BY: Planning and Building Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
RESCISSION OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PONTIAC IN FAVOR OF A JOINT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on February 28, 2012, reports with a recommendation that the title of the resolution be amended, as follows:
MR #12039 – Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs – Community & Home Improvement Division – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Rescission of the Cooperative
Agreement with the City of Pontiac in Favor of a Joint Agreement. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12039
BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #16; Kathy Crawford, District #9; Mattie Hatchett, District #10 IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY &
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) RESCISSION OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PONTIAC IN FAVOR OF A
JOINT AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS due to the City of Pontiac’s long history of noncompliance with federal housing and
community development grant regulations and strong likelihood of federal grant sanctions including funding recapture and at the strong recommendation of the Detroit Office of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and at Pontiac’s request, the County adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #11249 authorizing a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Pontiac that met impending
federal deadlines for participating in the Oakland County Urban County CDBG Program for the three-year qualification period of program years 2012 through 2014; and
WHEREAS subsequent to the fall recommended action by HUD to merge Pontiac’s Metropolitan City program with the County’s community-based program and Pontiac’s ongoing request to HUD for technical
assistance to help mitigate losses in grant revenues to benefit Pontiac residents, HUD presented a second, new option not previously recommended by HUD in winter of 2012 to the City and County that
would allow HUD to maximize CDBG funding for the City under Oakland Urban County administration; and
WHEREAS the Cooperative Agreement enfolds all participating communities into one collective urban county for which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates CDBG
funding based on one of two formulas that generates the most funds for the urban county whole; and WHEREAS HUD applies formula “A” to the Oakland County Urban County including Pontiac under the
Cooperative Agreement; and WHEREAS HUD has provided an alternative Joint Agreement option for Metropolitan Cities that receive
CDBG funds directly from HUD to join an urban county for administrative purposes; and
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WHEREAS a Joint Agreement allows HUD to allocate funding to Oakland County on the City’s behalf independent of the urban county whole using formula “B” to generate a higher level of funding for the City
for PY 2012 through PY 2014; and WHEREAS Pontiac relinquished its status as a Metropolitan City to join the Oakland County Urban
County CDBG Entitlement Program under the Cooperative Agreement; and WHEREAS Pontiac has requested to restore its Metropolitan City status with HUD in order to participate
in the Urban County CDBG program through a Joint Agreement; and WHEREAS for Oakland County and the City of Pontiac to enter into a Joint Agreement, the County and
City must mutually terminate the Cooperative Agreement for convenience; and WHEREAS Oakland County distributes CDBG funds annually to participating communities based on the
CDBG program year and allocation formula (M.R. #03239); and WHEREAS the Joint Agreement allows Oakland County to apply the county approved CDBG allocation
methodology of earmarking 20% of Pontiac CDBG funds for county administration, one-third for the county to administer a City home improvement program and two-thirds for City directed CDBG activities;
and WHEREAS Oakland County executes annual Subrecipient Agreements with each participating
community stipulating the administrative and compliance requirements associated with receiving federal CDBG funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners rescinds MR #11249 the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Pontiac to participate in the Oakland County Urban
County CDBG Entitlement Program for the three year qualification period beginning with program year 2012 through 2014 (May 1, 2012-April 30, 2015).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Joint Agreement with the City of Pontiac to participate in the Oakland County Urban County CDBG Entitlement
Program as a Metropolitan City for the three-year qualification period beginning with program year 2012 through 2014 (May 1, 2012-April 30, 2015) and automatically renewing for participation in successive
three-year qualification periods until closure of the CDBG program or unless the County or City provides written notice it elects not to participate in the new qualification period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if an automatic renewal is void because of failure to adopt any required amendments to meet changes in the Urban County Qualification Notice, the Joint Agreement will
terminate. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, KATHY CRAWFORD, MATTIE HATCHETT, MICHAEL GINGELL,
CRAIG COVEY, JEFF MATIS, TIM GREIMEL, TOM MIDDLETON, JANET JACKSON, BETH
NUCCIO, DAVE WOODWARD, PHILIP WEIPERT, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, BOB
HOFFMAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID POTTS, JIM NASH, JOHN SCOTT, NANCY
QUARLES, HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Joint Agreement Between the City of Pontiac and Oakland County, Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*REPORT (MISC. #12040) BY: Planning and Building Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – PROGRAM YEAR 2010 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM 3 (NSP3) JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PONTIAC To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on February 28, 2012, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12040 BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #16; Kathy Crawford, District #9; Mattie Hatchett, District #10
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – PROGRAM YEAR 2010 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM 3 (NSP3) JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PONTIAC To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS due to the City of Pontiac’s long history of noncompliance with federal housing and
community development grant regulations and strong likelihood of federal grant sanctions including funding recapture and at the strong recommendation of the Detroit Office of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Pontiac and HUD terminated Pontiac’s PY 2010 Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3) grant agreement in favor of a Joint Agreement with
Oakland County whereby Oakland County will receive and administer the City’s NSP3 funds, a strategy designed to mitigate potential losses from grant noncompliance and benefit Pontiac residents; and
WHEREAS HUD’s recommendation in the fall of 2011 was to merge Pontiac’s HUD Metropolitan City program into the County’s community-based program; and
WHEREAS after 5 months of proceeding under the original HUD-recommended approach, HUD recommended an alternative approach not previously offered to enter into a Joint Agreement that would
allow Pontiac to retain its Metropolitan City status; and WHEREAS the Joint Agreement would allow the City to retain additional funding from HUD under the
Metropolitan City status; and WHEREAS NSP3 regulations allow for a Joint Agreement between a Metropolitan City and an Urban
County for the purposes of planning and implementing a joint neighborhood stabilization and housing assistance program as part of the urban county NSP3 qualification process; and
WHEREAS the qualification period of the Joint Agreement shall be Federal Fiscal Year 2010 and such additional period of time for the purpose of carrying out activities funded by NSP3 from Federal Fiscal
year 2010 appropriations and from any program income generated from the expenditure of such funds in accordance with NSP3 regulations; and
WHEREAS the Joint Agreement requires Oakland County to expend Pontiac’s NSP3 funds to benefit Pontiac residents and allows the county to follow an NSP3 allocation methodology of earmarking 10% of
NSP3 funds for county administration, 25% of funds for the county to administer a City Homebuyer Assistance and Rehabilitation program and 65% for City directed NSP3 activities; and
WHEREAS Oakland County executes annual Subrecipient Agreements with participating communities stipulating the administrative and compliance requirements associated with receiving federal NSP3 funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Joint Agreement with the City of Pontiac to participate in the Oakland County Urban County NSP3
Program as a Metropolitan City for Federal Fiscal Year 2010 and such additional period of time for the purpose of carrying out activities funded by NSP3 from Federal Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations and from
any program income generated from the expenditure of such funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all NSP3 funds that are awarded to Oakland County’s Urban County
federal grant program as a result of the City of Pontiac’s participation in the program must to the extent authorized or permitted by law be allocated to recipients and/or projects in the City of Pontiac.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, KATHY CRAWFORD,
MATTIE HATCHETT, MICHAEL GINGELL, CRAIG COVEY, JEFF MATIS, TIM GREIMEL,
TOM MIDDLETON, JANET JACKSON, BETH NUCCIO, DAVE WOODWARD, PHILIP
WEIPERT, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, BOB HOFFMAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID
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POTTS, JIM NASH, JOHN SCOTT, NANCY QUARLES, HELAINE ZACK
Copy of Joint Agreement Between the City of Pontiac and Oakland County, Michigan Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) – 3 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12043 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – DONATION OF REFRIGERATION UNITS TO FORGOTTEN HARVEST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission partnered with Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FM&O) to secure a grant to support the replacement of several
refrigeration units; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has 15 refrigeration units targeted for
removal and replacement as part of an energy efficiency audit; and WHEREAS OCPR staff contacted Oakland County Purchasing, Fiscal Services, FM&O, and Corporation
Counsel to consider alternatives regarding the disposal of the units; and WHEREAS Forgotten Harvest, an Oakland County-based food rescue organization, has expressed
interest in all 15 of the units; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is exploring a partnership with
Forgotten Harvest, a non-profit organization, to expand the donation of perishable food to needy residents of Southeast Michigan, including:
• Maximize the amount of produce grown at Springfield Oaks Community Service Garden while reducing OCPR costs
• Create opportunities for food donation from the Waterford Oaks Greenhouse Community Garden • Encourage the donation of food from OCPR vendors including Oak Management and future
concessionaires • Encourage the donation of food from vendors at the Oakland County Farmers Market; and
WHEREAS this effort supports the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s mission to promote healthy lifestyles while promoting awareness of the OCPR brand in supporting quality of life; and
WHEREAS Forgotten Harvest would assume the responsibility of removing the refrigeration units at no cost to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS Forgotten Harvest is working with local businesses and trade schools to recondition the units for use in food rescue programs; and
WHEREAS this donation could assist with expanding the capacity of Forgotten Harvest to utilize the full value of the partnership with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and Oakland County
Community Corrections, by improving the capability of local food distribution centers to refrigerate perishable items; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the donation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and authorizes the donation of 15 refrigeration units to Forgotten Harvest.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12043) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – DONATION OF REFRIGERATION UNITS TO FORGOTTEN HARVEST
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 Parks Commission partnered with Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FM&O) to secure a grant to support the replacement of several refrigeration
units. 2. Forgotten Harvest, an Oakland County-based food rescue organization has expressed interest in
15 refrigeration units owned and targeted by the Parks Commission for removal and replacement as part of an energy efficiency audit.
3. Forgotten Harvest would assume the responsibility of removing the refrigeration units at no cost to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
4. Forgotten Harvest is working with local businesses and trade schools to recondition the units for use in food rescue programs.
5. No budget amendment is required. 6. Transfer of this equipment is based upon a $1 fee plus other considerations.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12044 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – 2012 CRITTER CATCHER INC. GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, having been notified of the availability of grants for 2012 by the Organization for Bat Conservation, applied for grant funding; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was notified on February 7, 2012, that it was awarded a 2012 Critter Catchers grant for a live animal bat conservation workshop valued at
$250; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is dedicated to natural resource
conservation and education. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and
approves the 2012 Critter Catchers grant award for a live animal bat conservation workshop valued at $250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or designee to execute said grant agreement on behalf of the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Parks & Recreation Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12044)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – 2012 CRITTER CATCHER INC. GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is dedicated to natural resource
conservation and community education. 2. On February 7, 2012 Critter Catchers, Inc. awarded the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission a non-cash grant valued at $250 for a live animal education presentation by the organization for bat conservation at County parks.
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3. Grant acceptance does not obligate the County to any matching funds. 4. A budget amendment is not required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12045 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A MICHIGAN RECREATION PASSPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR ACCESSIBILITY
IMPROVEMENTS AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Department
of Natural Resources that application for cost sharing grants from the Recreation Passport Grant Program may be submitted by April 2, 2012; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified and established priorities for improvements within the adopted FY 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program Budget Plan;
and WHEREAS this program ties in with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s Strategic
Master Plan objective 2.10.1 to develop and implement a system-wide phased accessibility plan with the goal of creating ADA compliance; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the filing of the following application to the Department of Natural Resources for a $45,000 grant (75% of total project
costs) with a local match of $15,000 (25%); and WHEREAS the grant agency requires a resolution from the Governing Body in support of the application.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and approves the Recreation Passport Grant Program development grant application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or designee to execute said application on behalf of the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Parks & Recreation Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12045)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A MICHIGAN
RECREATION PASSPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK
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 Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Department of Natural Resources that application for cost sharing grants from the Recreation Passport Grant
Program may be submitted by April 2, 2012. 2. This program ties in with the Commission’s Strategic Master Plan to develop and implement a
system-wide accessibility plan with the goal of creating American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
3. Filing of the grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $45,000 is recommended (75% of the total project costs) with a match of $15,000 (25%).
4. Matching funds are available in the FY2015 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan. 5. The funding period of this grant extends from November 2012 - November 2015.
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6. No budget amendment is required at this time. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12046 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT ALLOCATION
METHODOLOGY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County has received annual federal Emergency Shelter Grant funds since 1987 and
has applied an approved methodology for distributing funds to qualified shelter agencies; and WHEREAS the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009
(HEARTH), enacted into law on May 20, 2009, consolidated three separate homeless assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act into a single grant program and revised the Emergency Shelter Grant program renaming it the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program; and
WHEREAS HUD’s conversion from the Emergency Shelter Grant to the Emergency Solutions Grant expands the program’s focus from addressing the needs of homeless people in emergency or transitional
shelters to assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness; and
WHEREAS the ESG program regulations effective January 4, 2012 alters the scope and emphasis of eligible activities to include essential services, maintenance, operations and administration for homeless
shelters and assists people to quickly regain housing stability through short-term rental assistance and other stabilization costs including security deposits, utility deposits and payments; and
WHEREAS the Emergency Solutions Grant program requires the grantee to develop an allocation methodology to distribute ESG grant funds to emergency shelters and homeless prevention and/or rapid
re-housing service providers; and WHEREAS the proposed allocation methodology reserves 7.5% for administration, 7.5% to manage the
mandated Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), 60% to fund emergency shelters and 25% for prevention and/or rapid rehousing programs; and
WHEREAS 60% of the funds allocated to emergency shelters will be awarded based on a formula of (Utilization + 2(Residency) + Capacity)/4 as displayed in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS 25% of the funds allocated to homeless prevention and/or rapid rehousing service providers will be awarded to a maximum of two agencies based on factors of capacity/experience, outreach plan,
HMIS, mainstream resources/leveraging and Oakland County Continuum of Care participation as detailed in Attachment A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Emergency Solutions Grant program allocation methodology that reserves 7.5% for administration, 7.5%
to manage the mandated Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), 60% to fund emergency shelters and 25% for prevention and/or rapid rehousing programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 60% of the funds allocated to emergency shelters will be awarded based on a formula of (Utilization + 2(Residency) + Capacity)/4 as detailed in Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 25% of the funds allocated to homeless prevention and/or rapid rehousing service providers will be awarded to a maximum of two agencies based on factors of
capacity/experience, outreach plan, HMIS, mainstream resources/leveraging and Oakland County Continuum of Care participation as detailed in Attachment A.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Emergency Solutions Grant Formula Allocation Methodology on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The motion for this vote appears on page 148.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12047
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION, AND CHILDRENS
VILLAGE – PROGRAM YEAR 2012 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Human Services has awarded grant funding to the Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court - Family Division, and Children’s Village under the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant
(JABG) for the program year of April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013; and WHEREAS this is the fourteenth (14th) year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the Department of Human Services has awarded Oakland County a grant totaling $108,467 of which $97,621 is from the State as a Federal pass-through, and the balance of $10,846 is the County’s
match amount; and WHEREAS the required 10% County match is included in the Fiscal Year 2012 and Fiscal Year 2013
Non-departmental Adopted Budget; and WHEREAS the multi-departmental grant award provides project funding focusing on areas of opportunity
to increase accountability for juvenile criminal offenses and increase accountability in the juvenile system; and
WHEREAS the grant program consists of four projects: 1) Children’s Village Sallyport Renovations – Secure Detention Pedestrian Door Addition System, 2) Children’s Village – Purchase Training/Treatment
Materials, 3) Prosecutor Accountability – Teen Court program continuation and 4) Circuit Court Juvenile Drug Court Art Through Photography program continuation; and
WHEREAS the grant award continues funding for one (1) Probation Officer I position (4010201-09330); also provides for treatment and training materials, construction/remodeling to install Secure Detention
pedestrian door, also provides funding for contractual consultant services; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has completed the County Executive Contract Review Process and
been processed according to the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the Department of Human Services in the amount of $108,467 including grantor funds of $97,621 and County matching funds of $10,846 for the program year period of April 1, 2012 through
March 31, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the special revenue position is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, which is consistent with the original agreement as approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Multi-Departmental: Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court – Family Division, Children’s Village Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12047)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION, AND CHILDRENS
VILLAGE – PROGRAM YEAR 2012 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JABG) 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:
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1. The Michigan Department of Human Services has awarded grant funding to the Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court-Family Division, and Children’s Village under the Juvenile Accountability
Block Grant (JABG) for the period of April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. 2. The grant award is $108,467 and provides funding for the following projects:
- Children’s Village Sallyport Renovations –Secure Detention Pedestrian Door Addition installation of $9,500
- Children’s Village – Purchase Training/Treatment Materials of $3,922 - Prosecutor Accountability – Teen Court program continuation cost of Probation Officer
position of $93,045 - Circuit Court Juvenile Drug Court Art Through Photography program continuation subcontract
for consultant facilitator $2,000. 3. The State contribution is $97,621 (90%) and the County grant match is $10,846 (10%), all of
which is included in the General Fund Non-departmental grant match line item in the Fiscal Year 2012 Adopted Budget.
4. In addition to the County match requirements, the County is expected to incur administrative and support costs of $4,417, which have been included in the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. This grant
does not allow for recovery of those costs. 5. The grant continues funding for one (1) FTE Probation Officer I (position number 4010201-
122060-09330), as well as, contractual consultant services, contractual services, and program training supplies.
6. The FY 2012 budget is amended as follows: Amended
Adopted Amendment Budget GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2012 FY 2012 FY 2012
9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match $ 1,160,000 ($ 10,846) $ 1,149,154 9010101-112700-788001-20293 Transfers Out 23,347,678 1,342 23,349,020
3010401-121240-788001-27365 Transfers Out 5,139,405 200 5,139,605 4010201-122060-788001-27365 Transfers Out 855,589 9,304 864,893
Total General Fund $30,502,672 $ -0- $30,502,672
CHILD CARE FUND (#20293) Revenue
9090101-112700-695500-10100 Transfer In – Gen Fund $23,347,678 $ 1,342 $23,349,020 Total Revenue $23,347,678 $ 1,342 $23,349,020
Expense 1060501-112090-788001-27365 CV Transfers Out $ 0 $ 1,342 $ 1,342
Total Expense $ 0 $ 1,342 $ 1,342
JABG GRANT FUND (#27365)
Grant Number: GR0000000596 Revenues
4010201-122060-610313 Grants – Federal $ 72,416 $ 11,325 $ 83,741 4010201-122060-695500-10100 Transfers In 8,044 1,260 9,304
3010401-121240-610313 Grants - Federal 1,800 0 1,800 3010401-121240-695500-10100 Transfers In 200 0 200
1060501-112090-610313 Grants - Federal 41,071 (28,991) 12,080 1060501-112090-695500-20293 Transfers In 4,564 (3,222) 1,342
Total JABG Grant Fund Revenues $128,095 ($19,628) $108,467
Expenditures 4010201-122060-702010 P.A. - Salaries $48,534 $ 0 $ 48,534
4010201-122060-722740 P.A. - Fringe Benefits 30,426 14,085 44,511 4010201-122060-750170 P.A. - Other Exp. Equip. 1,500 ( 1,500) 0
3010401-121240-730373 C.C. - Contracted Svcs 2,000 0 2,000 1060501-112090-730373 CV - Contracted Svcs 45,635 ( 36,135) 9,500
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1060501-112090-750294 CV - Material and Supps 0 3,922 3,922 Total JABG Grant Fund Expenditures $128,095 ($ 19,628) $108,467
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*REPORT (MISC. #12029) BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT SERVICES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee having reviewed MR #12029 on February 28, 2012 Reports with the
recommendation the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing Report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12029 BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #16; Bill Dwyer, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT SERVICES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS George Washington once said, "A nation is judged by how well it treats its veterans”; and
WHEREAS veterans return to the labor market from service with skills that are valuable to our community and our economy, yet the rate of unemployment among veterans is higher than their civilian counterparts;
and WHEREAS according to the U.S. Department of Labor and the State of Michigan Dashboard, in 2009, the
U.S. unemployment rate for veterans was 8.1% and in the State of Michigan the unemployment rate for veterans was 8.0%; and
WHEREAS according to the U.S. Department of Labor and the State of Michigan Dashboard, in 2010, the U.S. unemployment rate for veterans was 8.7% and in the State of Michigan the unemployment rate for
veterans was 15.9%; and WHEREAS Michigan's nearly 700,000 veterans have sacrificed and bravely defended our nation's safety,
security and freedoms, and with their experience and training, are ready to offer Michigan employers a wide range of business, technical and leadership skills; and
WHEREAS our commitment to veterans and their families is to provide resources that will help veterans and their eligible spouses find employment or entrepreneurial opportunities; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Veterans' Services Division staff will help identify possible educational/training programs under the various GI Bill's to aid veterans and their eligible spouses in
becoming job ready; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan Veterans' Services Division will also be champions that promote the
hiring of veterans and their eligible spouses to all employers throughout Michigan. The Veterans' Services Division will also partner with other governmental agencies and veterans services organizations to help
veterans and their families with the reintegration and transition process into Michigan; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan Veterans' Services Division also houses the State Approving Agency
for educational, apprenticeship and internship programs that are authorized by the Department of Veteran Affairs as part of the GI Bill; and
WHEREAS Veteran Employment Specialists are located in several Michigan Works! sites around the state. Oakland County locations include: Ferndale, Holland, Holly, Oak Park, Oxford, Novi, Pontiac,
Southfield, Troy, and Waterford; and WHEREAS businesses, state government and county government must work together in order to better
connect our talented veterans with employment opportunities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
encourages employers throughout the State of Michigan, and particularly in Oakland County, to recognize the skills and many contributions of our heroic veterans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby encourages Oakland County Veterans’ Services to collaborate with Michigan's Workforce Development Agency, and
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Michigan Veterans' Services Division to provide information to veterans on employment and training opportunities, including providing a link on the county website.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Snyder, Michigan Veterans' Services Division Michigan's
Workforce Development Agency, Oakland County Veterans’ Services, Oakland County Chamber of Commerce’s and the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, BETH NUCCIO, MICHAEL
GINGELL, MATTIE HATCHETT, JEFF MATIS, BILL DWYER, KATHY CRAWFORD, BOB
GOSSELIN, CHRISTINE LONG, DAVID POTTS, JOHN SCOTT, BOB HOFFMAN
(The vote for this motion appears on page 148.)
*REPORT (MISC. #12038)
BY: Human Resources Committee – John Scott, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HOMELAND SECURITY
DIVISION – CREATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF INTELLIGENCE ANALYST FUNDED BY HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on March 7, 2012, hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I recommend acceptance of the foregoing report.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12038 BY: Public Services Committee – Jim Runstead, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION - CREATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF INTELLIGENCE ANALYST FUNDED BY HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners are committed to protection of the privacy, civil rights and civil liberties of all residents; and
WHEREAS per MR #09187 Oakland County accepted the 2008 FEMA State Homeland Security Grant Program – Regional Fiduciary award for the period of September 1, 2008 through May 31,2011 and
which has been extended through April 30,2012; and WHEREAS the Program provides funds to build capabilities to prevent, respond to, and recovers from
acts of domestic and foreign terrorism, to address National Priorities and Target Capabilities as they relate to terrorism and support the implementation of the National Preparedness Goal, National Incident
Management System, and National Response Framework; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan has designated Homeland Security Region 2 in the State which includes, but is not limited to the following political subdivisions: City of Detroit and Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties; and WHEREAS the Michigan Homeland Protection Board has charged the Regional Homeland Security Planning Boards to identify and prioritize how regionally awarded grant funds will be used within the regions; and WHEREAS the Region 2 Board has assigned funds to operate a DHS Fusion Center in the City of Detroit which is comprised of employees from each of the above-listed political subdivisions; and WHEREAS the County Homeland Security Division has requested the Sheriff’s Office support with one
position assigned to the research, analysis, evaluation and correlation of high sensitivity information at the DHS Fusion Center; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff, with the agreement of the Human Resources Department and Homeland Security, is proposing the creation of a new classification and one (1) full-time eligible Special Revenue (SR)
position titled Intelligence Analyst at a salary grade 10, overtime Non/Exempt to provide the requested
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support. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of a new classification title Intelligence Analyst and placed in the Salary Administration Plan at a salary grade 10, overtime Non/Exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) SR funded full-time eligible Intelligence Analyst position be created in the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency, Response and Preparedness Division, Administration Unit to
support the DHS Fusion Center of Homeland Security of Region 2 (4030501). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Homeland Security Division will utilize a portion of the 2008 FEMA
State Homeland Security Grant Program — Regional Fiduciary award and subsequent authorized and accepted awards to fund this position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby encourages the Governor to appoint an Oakland County resident to the State Advisory Board for the Michigan Intelligence
Operations Center (MIOC). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages the
Governor as appropriate and in a manner consistent with state and federal law to ensure that any employee performing duties at the DSEMIIC that those employee(s) are performing their official duties in
compliance with the Privacy Policy established for the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. The objective of this cause shall be to help insure that
any DSEMIIC representative performs their duties in a manner that protects the privacy, civil rights and civil liberties of Oakland County’s residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall appoint two County Commissioners, one Republican and one Democrat, as liaisons to the Oakland
County Sheriff’s Office and request the Oakland County representative and invited members of the public to meet with the Sheriff or his designee as needed but not less than once a year to advise, report and
make recommendations to the Public Services Committee to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners regarding the actions and efforts of DSEMIIC in relation to the protection of the privacy,
civil rights and civil liberties of Oakland County’s residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program, including this position, is contingent upon
continued grant funding. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Intelligence Operations Center Privacy Policy on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12038) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES- HOMELAND SECURITY
DIVISION - CREATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF INTELLIGENCE ANALYST FUNDED BY HOMELAND SECURITY 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 Homeland Security Division has requested the support of the Sheriff’s Office
in proposing the creation of a new classification and the creation of one (1) full-time eligible Special Revenue position titled Intelligence Analyst, salary grade 10, overtime Non/Exempt to act as representative for Oakland County in providing research, analysis, evaluations, and the
correlation of highly sensitive information at the DHS Fusion Center in the City of Detroit. 2. The total cost for this position is $80,093 for FY 2012, $83,779 for FY 2013, and $87,463 for FY 2014. The funding for the base cost of $80,093 was allocated in previously obtained Homeland
Security grants and approved by the Board of Commissioners upon the grants acceptance. The underlying position, however, was not created simultaneously with the acceptance of the grants. 3. The Intelligence Analyst position will be entirely grant-funded beginning with the 2008 FEMA
State Homeland Security Grant Program - Regional Fiduciary (as approved per M.R. #09187).
Upon expiration of the grant award on April 30, 2012, the position will be funded with the 2009 FEMA State Homeland Security Grant Program - Regional Fiduciary (as approved per M.R.
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#10134). Once that source of funding has been either fully expended or the grant year expires, which occurs on April 30, 2012, the position will be funded with the 2010 FEMA State Homeland
Security Grant (as approved per M.R. #11118). Once that source of funding has been either fully expended or the grant year expires, which occurs on April 30, 2013, the position may be funded
with the 2011 FEMA State of Michigan Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement (as approved per M.R. #12011) pending the UASI Board approval.
4. The future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the State.
5. The total FY 2012 revenues and expenses in the amount of $80,093 were previously recognized and approved per M.R. #12011; therefore, no budget amendment is needed.
6. A portion of the revenues and expenses were previously recognized and approved per M.R. #12011 for the FY 2013 budget in the amount of $80,093 and FY 2014 budget in the amount of
$60,070. The remaining balance for this position, which will be covered by federal grants as noted above, is amended as follows:
DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT (Fund #29340) FY2013 FY2014
Budget Reference 2012/GR0000000453, GR0000000497 Amendment Amendment GR0000000568, GR0000000594
Revenue 1060601-115127-610313 Federal Operating Grants ($3,686) ($27,393)
4030501-110110-610313 Federal Operating Grants $3,686 $27,393 Total Revenue $ -0- $ -0-
Expenses
1060601-115127-731465-63054 Regional ($3,686) ($27,393) 4030501-110110-702010 Salaries $2,476 $15,816
4030501-110110-722740 Fringe Benefits $1,210 $11,577 Total Expenses $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda, as amended: AYES: Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson,
Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12048
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
SECTION 26 – DEBT FORGIVENESS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section 26 of the proposed FY 2012 General Appropriations Act says in part “A member of
the Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, any elected official, the Fiscal Officer, any other administrative officer or employee of Oakland County shall not…(3) forgive a debt or write off an accounts
receivable without appropriate authorization of the Board of Commissioners…”; and WHEREAS Section 26 of the proposed FY 2012 General Appropriations Act also allows for certain
administrative write offs of accounts receivable; specifically, Inmate Prisoner Billings under $2,500, in order to expedite receipt of monies owed the County; and
WHEREAS the Community and Home Improvement Division provides loans to qualified Oakland County residents for home improvements. These loans can take the position of a primary or junior mortgage lien
depending upon individual home owner circumstances. Current Oakland County policy requires full repayment of these loans; and
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WHEREAS due to the mortgage crisis and the downturn in the economy, many of the homes for which the County is a lien holder are in foreclosure or going through the foreclosure process. Should such a
home complete the foreclosure process, the lien is extinguished and the County receives nothing from the settlement process forcing the County to write off the entire loan; and
WHEREAS the County has been approached by various home owners, realtors, mortgage servicers and others connected with the housing and financial market to consider accepting less than the amount owed
the County for a home improvement loan. Such a policy change would permit for a “short sale” on a property allowing the County to stipulate a settlement process and receive partial repayment of the
County loan rather than forcing a home owner into foreclosure and writing off the entire County loan; and WHEREAS the Community and Home Improvement Division has proposed the attached policy guidelines
for accepting less than the full amount owed on an Oakland County loan for home improvement; and WHEREAS this proposed policy has been reviewed and approved by the Community and Home
Improvement Citizens Advisory Council. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached “Policy for Accepting Less than What is Owed to Satisfy Mortgage Debt (Short Sale Policy)” and authorizes that the FY 2012 General Appropriations Act be amended, under Section 26, to include the
provisions of this policy. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Community & Home Improvement Division Home Improvement Loan Program Policy for Accepting Less Than What is Owed to Satisfy Mortgage Debt (Short Sale Policy) and Oakland
County Corporation Counsel Memo on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Middleton supported by Woodward the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Covey. (19)
NAYS: Gosselin, Long, Runestad, Scott, Bosnic. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12049 BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 1st QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY2012
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1 - 21 provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade
placement of classifications; and WHEREAS the 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2012 identifies the job studies conducted and the salary grade
changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement GF/GP salary grade changes resulting from this Salary Administration Plan Quarterly Report recommendation; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Parks & Recreation Fund to implement PR salary grade changes resulting from this Salary Administration Plan Quarterly Report recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2012, which includes the
following classification changes:
Salary Grade Total Points FLSA Status
Classification From To From To From To
Chief – Sheriff Communications To new title: Chief - Emergency 13 17 457 572 Non-Exempt Exempt
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Management Operations
P&R Communication Supervisor
To new title: Supervisor – P&R Marketing & Communications
13 14 448 478 Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Natural Resources Planner 11 11 390 398 Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12050 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – PROPOSED REVISION OF OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established by the Oakland County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS P.A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks commissions to make rules for the protection, regulation and control of all its facilities and areas with the approval of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has established rules and regulations
for this protection, regulation and control; and WHEREAS revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have been reviewed and approved
by the Oakland County Corporation Counsel. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
revisions to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation General Information and Regulations. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Revised Park Rules – 2012 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Potts supported by Long the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Woodard supported by Nash the resolution be amended as follows:
Section 39. Photography and Video and Audio Recording 1. Photography and Recording Requiring a Permit: Persons may take still photographs or video or audio recordings within the parks without first obtaining a written permit from the Parks and
Recreation Commission unless any of the following apply:
a. The photographs or recordings are being taken for the purpose of advertising a product or service;
b. The photographs or recording involving a professional or project involves
professional or amateur casts, props, models, or crews, other than in a case of bona fide news media personnel covering a news event that cannot be covered at any other
time or at any other location;
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Chairperson Michael Gingell declared a brief recess.
Chairperson Michael Gingell called the Board back to order.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment: AYES: Gershenson, Hatchett, Jackson, McGillivray, Nash, Potts, Quarles, Woodward, Zack,
Covey. (10) NAYS: Dwyer, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, Middleton, Nuccio, Runestad, Scott,
Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Crawford. (14)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as is: AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray,
Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer. (23)
NAYS: Woodward. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as is, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12051 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH E.A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County and E.A. Fuller Oak Management Corporation (“Oak Management”) entered into a lease dated December 14, 2006 (MR #06245) and amended January 1, 2008 (“Lease”) for food and
beverages services for Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (“OCPRC”) facilities; and WHEREAS the Lease provides for an expiration on December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS in August 2011 Oak Management requested that the County release a request for proposal for some of the food and beverages services provided to OCPRC under the Lease to be effective prior to
the expiration of the Lease; and WHEREAS OCPRC, through the County Purchasing Division, released a request for proposal in
December 2011 for food and beverages services at the following OCPRC facilities: Addison Oaks Concession Stand
Springfield Oaks Golf Clubhouse Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Concession Stand
Red Oaks Wave Pool Concession Stand Groveland Oaks Concession Stand; and
WHEREAS the Lease between the County and Oak Management must be amended to take into consideration that award will be made, pursuant to the Purchasing Division Policies and Procedures, for
the food and beverage services at the above-listed OCPRC facilities; and WHEREAS on January 1, 2013, Oak Management and OCPRC desire to discontinue catering services to
all OCPRC facilities under the Lease, except for Addison Oaks Conference Center, White Lake Oaks, Lyon Oaks Golf Clubhouse, and Glen Oaks Golf Clubhouse; and
WHEREAS OCPRC, through the County Purchasing Division, intends to release a request for proposal in the second or third quarter of 2012 for catering services at all OCPRC facilities, except Addison Oaks
Conference Center, White Lake Oaks, Lyon Oaks Golf Clubhouse, and Glen Oaks Golf Clubhouse; and WHEREAS Oak Management and OCPRC desire to discontinue vending services to all OCPRC facilities
under the Lease upon execution of the Second Amendment; and
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WHEREAS in order to give effect to the actions stated above, it will be necessary to amend the Lease as set forth in the attached Second Amendment; and
WHEREAS OCPRC staff and the Department of Corporation Counsel have prepared and reviewed all necessary documents related to the attached Second Amendment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the attached Second Amendment to the Lease between the County and Oak
Management. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Second Amendment and all other related documents between the County and Oak Management.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Resolution and Second Lease Amendment Between the County of Oakland and E.A. Fuller Oak Management Corporation Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12051) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH E.A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
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 County and E.A. Fuller Oak Management Corporation (“Oak Management”) entered into a lease dated December 14, 2006 and amended January 1, 2008 for food and beverages services
for Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. 2. The lease provides for expiration on December 31, 2015.
3. Through the County’s Purchasing Division, Parks released a request for food and beverage services at the following Park facilities; Addison Oaks concession stand, Springfield Oaks golf
clubhouse, Waterford Oaks wave pool concession stand, Red Oaks wave pool concession stand, and Groveland Oaks concession stand.
4. On January 1, 2013, Oak Management and Parks desire to discontinue catering services to all Park facilities under the lease, except for: Addison Oaks Conference Center, White Lake Oaks,
Lyon Oaks Golf Clubhouse, and Glen Oaks Golf Clubhouse. 5. The lease between the County and Oak Management must be amended to take into
consideration that award will be made, pursuant to the Purchasing Division Policies and Procedures.
6. Oak Management and the Parks and Recreation Commission desire to discontinue vending services to all Park facilities under the lease upon execution of the second amendment.
7. The Department of Corporation Counsel has prepared and reviewed all necessary documents related to the attached second amendment.
8. The FY2012 budget is amended, as shown below: PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#50800)
FY2012 Revenue: Amendment
5060330-160010-630308 Springfield Oaks - Commission Food Services $523 5060720-160070-630308 Groveland Oaks – Commission Food Services (7,545)
5060831-160210-630308 Red Oaks – Commission Food Services 6,307 5060837-160210-630308 Waterford Oaks – Commission Food Services 3,375
Total Revenue $2,660 Expense:
5060201-160000-730759 Contingency $2,660 Total Expense $2,660
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potts supported by Covey the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer. (21)
NAYS: Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12052 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF 2012 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County and its northern municipalities are committed to protection of the natural environment and preventing toxic materials from entering our waterways and landfill resources; and
WHEREAS the improper handling and disposal of toxic and poisonous household chemicals poses a health risk to our citizens; and
WHEREAS recognizing there is a need to provide regular and easily accessible household hazardous waste collection services to North Oakland residents; and
WHEREAS collection events for household hazardous waste are widely accepted as the best way to provide citizens with a safe way to dispose of these toxic and poisonous household chemicals, meet
Phase II Stormwater Protection requirements, encourage pollution prevention and enhance environmental health and safety in the home; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, through its Waste Resource Management Division has facilitated the creation of the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ); and
WHEREAS participating municipalities in North Oakland County have appointed an official representative to the NO HAZ Consortium Board; and
WHEREAS the NO HAZ Consortium has developed a household hazardous waste collection program; and
WHEREAS the municipalities recognize and agree that absent an agreement with the County, the County has no obligation to facilitate such a program; and
WHEREAS the County’s Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved an Interlocal Agreement between the County and a number of municipalities in North Oakland County for the creation of a
program to collect household hazardous waste; and WHEREAS to date, the following municipalities have approved the Interlocal Agreement: Addison
Township, Groveland Township, City of Lake Angelus, Oakland Township, Oxford Township, Orion Township, City of Rochester, City of Rochester Hills; and
WHEREAS the Interlocal Agreement requires participating municipalities to fully reimburse the County for all costs it incurs in connection with the NO HAZ program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the
Agreement with all municipalities who have signed the Interlocal Agreement and passed a resolution in support thereof.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement Between Oakland County and [Name of Municipality] Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12053 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (AT & T MICHIGAN),
EQUIPMENT ROOM, OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE BASEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Bell Telephone Company (A T & T Michigan) has provided and operated the
County’s Centrex telephone system and related features and equipment from the basement of the Oakland County Courthouse since 1988; and
WHEREAS the County presently operates its own primary telephone system; and WHEREAS the Centrex telephone system, as provided and operated by the Michigan Bell Telephone
Company, is presently utilized as a back-up telephone system; and WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, with the assistance of Corporation Counsel, has
negotiated the terms and conditions of the attached new lease with representatives of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company (d/b/a A T & T Michigan); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said lease the agreement states that in lieu of rent the Michigan Bell Telephone Company will continue to use approximately 1,348-sf (gross) of equipment room
space in the basement of the Oakland County Courthouse for the purpose of providing, operating and maintaining an emergency backup telephone system, and the County will furnish all lighting, heat and
electricity; and WHEREAS the term of the lease shall commence on March 20, 2012, and shall expire on March 19,
2017, unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the attached lease agreement; and WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached lease agreement and recommend its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached lease agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Bell Telephone Company (d/b/a AT&T Michigan).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached lease agreement and all other related documents,
which may be required between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Bell Telephone Company (d/b/a A T & T Michigan).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #12030) BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – CREATION OF THE WARM WEAR BY WWAM PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee having reviewed MR #12030 on February 28, 2012 Reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the acceptance of the foregoing Report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12030
BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #16 IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – CREATION
OF THE WARM WEAR BY WWAM PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Weekend and Weekday Alternative for Misdemeanants (WWAM) program is a work
program that may be used as an alternative to incarceration or in conjunction with some jail time; and WHEREAS the WWAM program provides nonprofit and governmental agencies with “crews” of
participants to perform a variety of work at no cost to the agency; and WHEREAS the WWAM program is centered around giving back to the community; and
WHEREAS the WWAM program already operates a successful Community Service Garden at the Springfield Oaks County Park which donates vegetables to food pantries within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the WWAM program is starting a new project inspired by a similar program by Sister Fran Calcaterra of Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes involving the knitting and donating of hats; and
WHEREAS these hats are “knitted” on a loom that requires no prior experience or specialized skills to operate; and
WHEREAS some individuals referred to the WWAM program are deemed not eligible because of medical issues and are unable to participate in the work crews; and
WHEREAS the making of these hats requires almost no physical exertion; and WHEREAS the making of these hats would provide these participants, as well as others, an opportunity
to engage in the WWAM program; and WHEREAS the hats would be donated to local shelters and not for profit programs that serve
underprivileged men, women and children within Oakland County including but not limited to Children’s Village, and Crossroad for Youth; and
WHEREAS the program would require $500 for startup supplies; and WHEREAS the WWAM program would like to be able to accept donations of yarn for the program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $500 from the WWAM garden line item be transferred to a WWAM Warm Wear by WWAM line item for program startup costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Warm Wear by WWAM program may receive donations of yarn for the purpose of sustaining the program.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, JEFF MATIS, MATTIE
HATCHETT, MICHAEL GINGELL, BILL DWYER, KATHY CRAWFORD, BOB
GOSSELIN, DAVID POTTS, BOB HOFFMAN, BETH NUCCIO, JIM RUNESTAD, PHILIP
WEIPERT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Jim Nash withdrew his motion to discharge MR #12018 – Board of Commissioners – Oakland County Ethics Policy from the Finance Committee, and gave notice that he plans to discharge
the resolution at the next regular Board Meeting on March 22, 2012.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12054 BY: Commissioners Mattie Hatchett, District #10; Marcia Gershenson, District #17; Philip Weipert, District
#8; Shelley Taub, District #16; Gary McGillivray, District #24; John Scott, District #5 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT
MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY – APRIL 2012 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the nation’s 3,066 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities
serving 300 million Americans; and WHEREAS Oakland County takes seriously its responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare
and safety of its residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and WHEREAS county governments are essential to America’s healthcare system and are unique in their
responsibility to both finance and deliver health services through public hospitals and clinics, local health departments, long-term care facilities, mental health services and substance abuse treatment, and
coverage programs for the uninsured; and
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WHEREAS National Association of Counties President Lenny Eliason is encouraging counties to promote healthy living and lifestyle choices in communities across the country through his 2011-12 “Healthy
Counties” presidential initiative; and WHEREAS each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across
the country to actively promote their own programs and services to the public they serve. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims the month of April 2012, as National County Government Month in Oakland County and encourage all County officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government
celebration activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as part of the celebration of National County Government Month, the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners will host the annual Youth in Government Day Program, in which local high school students are invited to meet with their County Commissioner and learn about
county government. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners welcomes the Youth in
Government participants as they continue along their pathway to become our future leaders. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the Michigan Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
MATTIE HATCHETT, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JIM NASH, PHILIP WEIPERT, CHRISTINE
LONG, SHELLEY TAUB, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JOHN SCOTT, DAVE WOODWARD, HELAINE
ZACK, NANCY QUARLES, DAVID POTTS, JANET JACKSON, MIKE BOSNIC, BOB
GOSSELIN, BOB HOFFMAN, BETH NUCCIO, TOM MIDDLETON, JIM RUNESTAD, KATHY
CRAWFORD, BILL DWYER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12055
BY: Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21, Nancy Quarles, District #23; Bill Dwyer, District #14 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING MARCH 2012 AS PARENTING
AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the children of Oakland County are our most precious and valuable resource, and all young
people deserve the support of a society that demonstrates a commitment to helping children become happy, healthy, and drug-free; and
WHEREAS parents who nurture, love and guide their children help them develop into healthy, caring, loving, responsible and contributing citizens; and
WHEREAS the education of students is augmented by parental and family involvement in their children’s education, and studies demonstrate that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the
attitudes, behaviors, and achievement of students are positively enhanced; and WHEREAS effective parenting involves showing children love, concern, and respect at all times giving
children a safe place to live and play; helping children express their feelings appropriately, and listening to what children say; giving children appropriate choices whenever possible; having reasonable rules that
are understood by all; being responsible and teaching children to be responsible; spending time with children; setting an example by what we say and do; working with schools and communities to make
them better for children; and asking for help when we need it; and WHEREAS informed parenting can help reduce social problems such as substance abuse, teenage
pregnancy, unemployment, poverty, and crime; and WHEREAS Parenting Awareness Month—which originated in Michigan—provides guidance, materials,
resources, referrals, and technical assistance; and
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WHEREAS Parenting Awareness Month directs its efforts to assisting local organizers to plan special parenting events, celebrations, and education opportunities in March and throughout the year, and
encourages a broader understanding and acknowledgment of the importance of effective parenting; and WHEREAS Parenting Awareness Month is a year-round Michigan campaign to celebrate people raising
children and promote resources to help with this important task; and WHEREAS we look to parents to protect and guide their children, and inspire in them the importance of
honesty, respect, education, empathy, service and determination. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaim March 2012 as Parenting Awareness Month in Oakland County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports all efforts and
resources, particularly local, that draw public attention to the critical importance of parenting and encourages the further development of parent networks throughout Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Oakland County Department of Human Services, Skillman Foundation, Oakland
Family Services, the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature and the Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. JANET JACKSON, NANCY QUARLES, GARY
MCGILLIVARY, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TOM MIDDLETON, HELAINE ZACK, JOHN SCOTT,
CRAIG COVEY, MIKE BOSNIC, JIM NASH, PHILIP WEIPERT, BILL DWYER, BOB
GOSSELIN, BETH NUCCIO, MICHAEL GINGELL, KATHY CRAWFORD, MATTIE
HATCHETT, DAVID POTTS, SHELLEY TAUB
Moved by Jackson supported by Nash to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #12055 – Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2012 as Parenting Awareness Month in
Oakland County.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules: AYES: Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio,
Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #12055 – Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2012 as Parenting Awareness Month
in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Jackson supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer,
Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (24) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12056
BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #16; Michael Gingell, District #3; Helaine Zack, District #22; Marcia Gershenson, District #17; Jeff Matis, District #12; Philip Weipert, District #8; Mattie Hatchett,
District #10; Gary McGillivray, District #24; John Scott, District #5; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Jim Nash, District #15 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING MARCH 2012 AS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS each individual has inherent strengths, an infinite capacity to learn, the ability to make contributions, and to participate in and enhance their local communities; and
WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities in Michigan share these traits with the state's other ten million residents and also includes the right to advanced education, competitive employment and to relax
and enjoy their lives in a community setting of their choosing; and WHEREAS we recognize the fundamental rights of individuals with disabilities, and indeed for all
individuals, including: self-determination, independent living, and the opportunity to be included and fully participate in the social, educational, political, economic, and cultural mainstream of American society;
and WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities make up nearly two (2%) of the state’s population,
about 190,000 Michigan children and adults in every county across our state; and WHEREAS celebrating the abilities and contributions of people with developmental disabilities can only
serve to enrich the value of diversity in communities of Michigan, and the County of Oakland; and WHEREAS we celebrate the State of Michigan for being the largest and the most recent of 11 states to
no longer use state institutions to confine persons with developmental disabilities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins with the
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority in recognizing March 2012 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We call upon our citizens, governmental agencies, businesses and
schools that together we build a culture of reciprocal respect and opportunity that fosters hope and improved quality of life for each individual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, HELAINE ZACK, MICHAEL
GINGELL, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JEFF MATIS, PHILIP WEIPERT, MATTIE
HATCHETT, CRAIG COVEY, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JOHN SCOTT, BOB
GOSSELIN, KATHY CRAWFORD, TOM MIDDLETON, BOB HOFFMAN, MIKE BOSNIC,
BILL DWYER, CHRISTINE LONG, JIM RUNESTAD, JIM NASH, BETH NUCCIO, DAVE
WOODWARD
Moved by Taub supported by Middleton to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #12056 – Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2012 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness
Month in Oakland County.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules: AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles,
Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchet. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #12056 – Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2012 as Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Taub supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Hatchett, Hoffman. (24) NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
The Board adjourned at 8:48 p.m. to the call of the Chair or March 22, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. MICHAEL J. GINGELL
Clerk Chairperson