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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 5, 2012
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:30 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, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Quarles. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Christine Long.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Runestad supported by Covey the minutes of the August 23, 2012 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Gershenson the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as printed.
Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Bill Bullard, Jr., read a communication from Deb Kiertzner,
Brooksie Way Race Director on behalf of L. Brooks Patterson, thanking the Board of Commissioners for their donation to the Brooksie Way. The communication was received and filed.
Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Bill Bullard, Jr., read a communication from the Elections
Division to give notice to the Board of Commissioners that the Post-Election Campaign Statements are due by September 6, 2012 by 5:00p.m. The communication was received and filed.
The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Geraldine Amato, Vickie Krignir,
Courtney Protz-Sanders and Larry Obrecht, Manager of Animal Control.
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Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board and stated that Larry Obrecht will come before the Public Services Committee to address the Animal Control concerns.
Commissioners Jim Nash and Craig Covey addressed the Board to state that they will be holding a joint
Town Hall Meeting on September 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium, regarding MR #11228 that was previously introduced by Commissioner Covey at the September 22,
2011, entitled Board of Commissioners – Support for FRAC ACT, H.R. 1084/S. 587 and BREATHE ACT, H.R. 1204.
Moved by Dwyer supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted. The vote for this motion appears on page 596. The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12218
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2012 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS all development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation within the non-departmental
budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user department with a summary report to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the Third Quarter 2012 development charges to be $1,102,045.63 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments;
and WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $174,218.00 and
non-county agencies are $15,759.50 for the Third Quarter 2012; and WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County departments is needed to
fund these development charges. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the Third Quarter 2012 Development Report and approves the Third Quarter appropriation transfer as specified on the attached schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the respective departmental Fiscal Year 2012 budgets are to be amended as specified in the attached detail schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology Development Summary 3rd Quarter 2012, Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – Third Quarter 2012 on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 596.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12219
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 2012 HURON-CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY TAX
RATE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) has requested that the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners apportion a 0.2146 mill property tax rate, consistent with Michigan Law (MCL 211.34d(16)) the Headlee “amendment”; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee recommends the 2012 Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority rate be set at 0.2146 mills, the maximum allowable tax rate; and
WHEREAS this rate will produce an estimated levy of $10,554,927 based on a final 2012 Taxable Value of $49,184,190,893; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each Supervisor of the various townships and Assessing Officers of the several cities of Oakland County are authorized and directed to spread on their respective
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township or city tax rolls for the year 2012 a tax rate of 0.2146 mills for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, to be applied to the 2012 Taxable Value of all property located within their respective
jurisdictions. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of 2012 Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Tax Levy and 2012 Tax Rate Request form on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 596.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12220
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – PERFORMANCE
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County grant funding in the amount of $53,860
for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012; and WHEREAS the Homeland Security Division was notified of available grant funding via a letter dated July
20, 2012, as attached; and WHEREAS this is the 40th year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the program is to encourage the development and comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the states and local
governments; and WHEREAS the grant represents a reimbursement for a portion of salaries and is a pass-through of
Federal funds and requires a 50% match in the amount of $53,860; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process and is subject to the approval of the Department of Corporation Counsel and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant funding from the State of Michigan in the amount of $53,860 for Fiscal Year 2012 with a 50% match from
the County in the amount of $53,860 for total funding of $107,720. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to continue to
fund any special revenue positions if/when the grant expires. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County 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 are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Homeland Security Division, Correspondence from W. Thomas Sands, Captain, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and State of Michigan
FY 2012 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG Grant Agreement) Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12220)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION - PERFORMANCE
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 ACCEPTANCE 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 resolutions and finds:
1. Oakland County has been awarded grant funding by the State of Michigan in the amount of $53,860 for the development and maintenance of an emergency management program capable
of protecting life, property and vital infrastructure in times of disaster or emergency with a 50% grant match and source in the amount of $53,860 for a total of $107,720 in funding for this
program. 2. This is the 40th year of grant acceptance for this program. The County’s portion of the grant
match is comprised of in-kind support from the salary of the Manager of Homeland Security. 3. The FY 2012 total EMPG award funds a portion of salary and fringe benefits of the Homeland
Security Manager’s salary and fringe benefits, (position #09864). 4. The funding period is October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
5. No additional personnel are required. 6. Revenue and expenses from this agreement are included in the FY 2012 Budget. No budget
amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 596.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12212
BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – AUTHORIZATION
AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SALLYPORT RENOVATIONS - SECURE DETENTION PEDESTRIAN DOOR ADDITION INSTALLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS MR #12047 accepted a grant from the Michigan Department of Human Services under the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG); and
WHEREAS the grant provides funding for the Children's Village Sallyport Renovations - Secure Detention Pedestrian Door Addition installation; and
WHEREAS total project costs of $28,439.50 are recommended by the Facilities Planning & Engineering Division (Project Work Order #117246) and have been approved by the Budget Task Force; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $9,500 is available for transfer from the JABG Grant (Fund #27365) to the Project Work Order (Fund #40400); and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $7,500 is available for transfer from the Children’s Village Budget (Fund #20293) to the Project Work Order (Fund #40400); and
WHEREAS the remaining $11,439.50 will be billed as Maintenance Department charges. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Children’s Village Sallyport Renovations – Security Detention Pedestrian Door Addition Installation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer
of funding in the amount of $17,000 from the JABG Fund (#27365) and the Children’s Village Fund (#20293) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) to establish the 2012 Children's Village Sallyport
Renovations - Secure Detention Pedestrian Door Addition installation project (#117246). Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12212)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SALLYPORT RENOVATIONS - SECURE DETENTION PEDESTRIAN DOOR ADDITION INSTALLATION
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 resolution approves the request and funding for the Department of Facilities Management to install a pedestrian door as part of the sally port renovations and secure detention at Children’s
Village. 2. Children’s Village is requesting doors in Building J to be renovated in an effort to provide more
efficient ingress and egress to the sally port and secure detention living unit. The addition of a pedestrian door will be helpful when there are sally port door failures, daily delivery of food to the
unit and for emergency responses. 3. Total cost recommended by Facilities Planning & Engineering Division is $28,439.50, which has
been approved by the Budget Task Force. 4. Partial funding is available in the Child Care fund (#20293) in the amount of $7,500 along with the
Juvenile Account Block Grant fund (#27365) in the amount of $9,500, which will be included as a transfer of $17,000 to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400).
5. The remaining cost of $11,440 will be billed as Maintenance Department charges to the Child Care Fund.
6. The FY 2012 budget amendments are recommended as detailed below: FY 2012
Budget CHILD CARE FUND (#20293)
Expenses: 1060501-112090-750490 Security Supplies ($ 7,500)
1060501-112090-788001-40400 Transfer Out-Project Work Order Fund $ 7,500 Total Expenses $ -0-
JABG GRANT FUND (#27365)
Expenses: 1060501-112090-730373 Contracted Services ($ 9,500)
1060501-112090-788001-40400 Transfer Out-Project Work Orders Fund $ 9,500 Total Expenses $ -0-
PROJECT WORK ORDERS FUND (#40400)
Project ID 100000001656 Revenues:
1040101-148020-695500-20293 Transfer In-Child Care Fund $ 7,500 1040101-148020-695500-27365 Transfer In-JABG Grant Fund $ 9,500
Total Revenues $17,000 Expenses:
1040101-148020-796500 Budgeted Equity Adjustments $17,000 Total Expenses $17,000
Total $ -0- FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 596.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12213
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF
ROYAL OAK 2012 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #11242 adopted October 20, 2011, established the standard law
enforcement services overtime rates for the period 2012; and WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services
to the citizens of the City for special events within the City; and
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WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has requested that a contract for special events on an overtime basis be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the City of Royal Oak; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the City of Royal Oak for special events on an overtime basis at rates established
by this Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on September 1, 2012.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2012 Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for the City of Royal Oak Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12213) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK 2012
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 City of Royal Oak has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services for special events within the City.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #11242 authorized the established law enforcement overtime rates for calendar year 2012; the rates stated in this agreement are consistent with the rates established
by this resolution. 3. This contract will take effect on September 1, 2012.
4. Special event deputy services in the City of Royal Oak will be performed on an overtime basis and does not require the addition of any new personnel; and no purchase of new capital assets is
required. 5. Sufficient funding is currently budgeted in the FY 2012 revenue and expense budget for these
services and no budget amendment is needed. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 596.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12214
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and WHEREAS the courts have distributed $457,151.65 (balance as of 6/30/12) as a result of Sheriff's Office
forfeiture efforts; and WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to pay for equipment (see
attached schedule); and WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in
compliance with state law; and WHEREAS the estimated expenses are $256,357, per attached Schedule.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of $256,357 from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#10100-4030101-
222430) to purchase the attached list of equipment. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Schedule of Request, Amount and Division on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12214)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. Funds in the amount of $457,151.65 (balance as of 6/30/12) are available in the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#4030101-222430).
2. The Sheriff requests use of these funds to enhance drug law enforcement per MCL 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 per the Michigan Public Health Code.
3. The Sheriff is requesting the use of these funds in the amount of $256,357 (per the attached list) to purchase Tasers, SWAT uniforms and equipment, microphones for in car video camera, patrol
dispatching software, and contracted services for IT Specialist to do crime mapping/intelligence. 4. The Fiscal Year 2012 budget is amended as follows:
FY 2012 GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Revenue 4030101-112580-670285 Enhancement Funds $ 256,357
Total General Fund Revenue $ 256,357
Expenditures 4030501-116230-731773 Software Rental Lease Purc. $ 78,357
4030601-116240-750154 Expendable Equip 83,000 4030601-116240-750581 Uniforms 50,000
4030901-110060-730373 Contracted Svcs. 45,000 Total Operating Expense $ 256,357
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 596.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12221 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – 2012 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs has awarded Oakland County, along with the City of Pontiac, grant funding in the amount of $121,994 for the period of October 1, 2011
through September 30, 2015; and WHEREAS the funds are distributed based on Federal allocation; Oakland County’s share is $25,856 and
the remaining $96,138 is for the City of Pontiac (via the Sheriff’s Office); and WHEREAS there is no grant match requirement; and
WHEREAS the grant projects include a Video Enhancement project for the Sheriff’s Office and funding overtime costs for high risk drug area patrols within the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS under an Intergovernmental Agreement between Oakland County and the City of Pontiac authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution #12133, Oakland County will act as the fiduciary and lead
agency for the entire award; and
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WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the U.S. Department
of Justice Grant Agreement in the amount of $121,994 which includes Oakland County’s share of $25,856 allocated to the Sheriff’s Office and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of
Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of grant
program funding. 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 – Sheriff’s Office, Correspondence from Denise O’Donnell Director from the Department of Justice, Oakland County FY 2012 JAG – Application 2012 – H1085-MI-DJ Project
Narrative – Attachment 1/Project Budget – Attachment 2 and Grant Manager’s Memorandum, PT. I: Project Summary on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12221)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2012 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(JAG) PROGRAM - GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. The United States Department of Justice has awarded Oakland County and the City of Pontiac
grant funding in the amount of $121,994. 2. Oakland County’s share of the award is $25,856. The Sheriff’s Office will use the funds towards a
Video Enhancement project. 3. The remaining grant distribution is based on Federal allocation of $96,138 to the City of Pontiac
pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #12133. 4. The grant funding period is October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2015.
5. No County match is required. 6. An amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012 budget is recommended as follows:
GRANT FUND #27367 GRANT (#GR0000000618)
FY 2012 Revenue
4030601-116180-610313-40420 Sheriff /City of Pontiac– Grants Federal $ 96,138 4030901-110060-610313 Sheriff/Technical Services – Grants Federal 25,856
Total Grant Fund Revenue $121,994
Expenditures 4030601-116180-712020-40420 Sheriff/City of Pontiac – Overtime $ 96,138
4030901-110060-750170 Sheriff/Technical Services – Equip 25,856 Total Grant Fund Expenditures $121,994
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda: AYES: Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson,
Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, River, 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 Consent Agenda were adopted.
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There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12222 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: 52nd DISTRICT COURT - APPROVAL OF FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE-CHARLES Y. COOPER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has provided for magistrates for the Fifty-Second District Court; and
WHEREAS the Judges of the Fifty-Second District Court have appointed Charles Y. Cooper, Attorney at Law, to serve as a magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court; and
WHEREAS MCL 600.8501(a) provides that magistrate appointments be approved by the County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the appointment of Charles Y. Cooper, Attorney at Law, to act as a magistrate for the
Fifty-Second District Court. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Application for Employment on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Long supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Bosnic, Covey Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman,
Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12223 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIPS OF BLOOMFIELD AND WATERFORD AND THE CITY OF BERKLEY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in Resolution #97232 the Board of Commissioners authorized the establishment of a revised
Board of Canvassers’ Service Fee of $25.00 per precinct to help defray the cost of election certification as provided by Public Act 116 of 1954, as amended; and
WHEREAS the Charter Townships of Bloomfield and Waterford and the City of Berkley are requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for said townships and city to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the attached agreements with the Charter Townships of Bloomfield and Waterford and the City of Berkley
to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of this agreement by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, a copy shall be filed by the County Clerk with the Office of the Great Seal of the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Agreements between the County and Charter
Townships of Bloomfield and Waterford and the City of Berkley.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Agreement Between The Charter Township of Bloomfield and Oakland County to Utilize the
Services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12224
BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - $500 PAYMENT TO NON-REPRESENTED FULL-TIME
ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS as a result of the economic downturn during the past several years, County employees had
their pay decreased by a total of 4.0% for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011; and WHEREAS the pay of County employees was frozen for Fiscal Year 2012 and it is recommended to
remain frozen for Fiscal Year 2013; and WHEREAS the citizens of Oakland County have continued to receive quality services during this time of
economic challenge; and WHEREAS as a result of fiscally prudent management demonstrated by all County-wide Elected Officials
including adherence to budget task reductions, position deletions, hiring freeze, etc. the County Executive is recommending that a one-time $500 lump sum payment be paid during the first quarter of fiscal year
2013 to all full-time employees employed on the date of issuance; and WHEREAS this payment will not be applied to, or enhance, any other County benefit including but not
limited to Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit retirement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a one-time lump sum taxable payment of $500 be provided to
all full-time non-represented employees employed on the date of issuance during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2013, excluding judges whose salaries are established by law and cannot be increased in this
manner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners voluntarily decline the $500 bonus.
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 #12225 BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 3rd 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 3rd 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 FEMA State Homeland Security Grant fund for positions in Homeland Security and the Cooperative Reimbursement Grant fund for the Friend of the Court position to
implement salary grade changes resulting from this Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Department/MSU Extension is requesting an exception to Merit Rule 2.10.1.2 with regards to payment of overtime for three classifications, Extension Home Economist/Food
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Preservation, Four-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, and Natural Science Program Coordinator (new classification). Overtime shall be paid after 40 hours in a work week in accordance with
the Fair Labor Standards Act. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2012, which includes the following classification changes:
Create the following new classifications:
Classification Title Salary
Grade
Total Points FLSA Status Funding
Chief – Building Safety 14 466 Exempt PR
FOC Computer
Specialist 12 428 Exempt SR
Natural Science
Program Coordinator 11 385 Non-Exempt GF/GP
Reclassify the following positions and employees with no change in salary grade:
Position Number From Grade To
1040770-03574 Chief – Fire & Security 14 Chief – Building Safety
1070510-07996 Environmental
Program Coordinator
11 Natural Science Program
Coordinator
Reclassify the following position and employee:
Position Number From
Grade To
Grade
3010404-01082 User Supp Spec I 10 FOC Computer Specialist 12
Changes in the Salary Administration Plan Factors:
Salary Grade Total Points
Classification From To From To Funding
Chemist Forensic Lab 16 16 528 528 GF/GP
Supervisor Court Business Operations 14 15 471 513 GF/GP
Forensic Toxicology Chemist 12 12 410 400 GF/GP
WRC Time & Labor
Supervisor 10 10 343 353 PR
Homeland Security Regional
SAP 8 9 295 315 SR
Delete the following classification:
Classification Title
Chief – Fire & Security
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes implementation of
the Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2012, which includes the exception to Merit Rule 2.10.1.2 for overtime after 40 hours in a work week instead of eight hours in a day to accommodate
a flexible work schedule for the following classifications in MSU Extension: Classification Title
Extension Home Economist/Food Preservation Four-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Natural Science Program Coordinator
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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 #12226 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 2012-2013
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975, Oakland County is required to develop and submit a plan and budget for the provision of funding of foster care services to the Bureau of
Juvenile Justice, Department of Human Services, annually; and WHEREAS The Oakland County Circuit Court - Family Division, County of Oakland, and the Oakland
County Department of Health and Human Services have developed the attached foster care services budget for the State's Fiscal Year, October, 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS The Public Services Committee has reviewed this budget and recommends its submission to the State Office.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes submission of the 2012-2013 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice’s
Child Care Fund Unit, Department of Human Services. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of County Child Care Budget Summary Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) Child and Family Care Services on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12227
BY: Commissioner Dave Woodward, District #18 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOME AFFORDABLE REFINANCE PROGRAM 3.0 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS today there are an unprecedented number of homes across America that have negative
equity, also known as being underwater, in which the home value is lower than what is owed as the outstanding balance on the mortgage; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that 42% of home loans in Oakland County are underwater, making it a county in the highest ten percent within United States, according to Zillow Real Estate Network; and
WHEREAS based on this estimate, 155,000 housing units are underwater; and WHEREAS as announced in March 2009, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a federal
government program designed to help five (5) million underwater or near-underwater homeowners refinance into a fixed loan with a lower monthly payment; and
WHEREAS in October 2011, President Obama announced an overhaul to the HARP program with the intent of reaching more underwater homeowners. The expanded HARP program - is referred to as HARP
2.0; and WHEREAS as of May 2012, more than 1.3 million borrowers had been helped by the foreclosure-
prevention program; and WHEREAS in order to qualify for HARP 2.0 your mortgage must be backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie
Mac; and WHEREAS there are many other homeowners whose homes are underwater and who are experiencing
the misfortune of being locked out of taking advantage of unprecedented low interest rates; and
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WHEREAS HARP 3.0 has been proposed as a means of helping those homeowners who do not have loans backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac; and
WHEREAS HARP 3.0 proposes to: 1. Expand and improve the Home Affordable Refinance Program.
2. Providing homeowners with incentives to take shorter-term loans, which will help them rebuild equity faster.
3. Take the refinancing idea in the previous HARP program and make it available for borrowers who don't have mortgages backed by government-sponsored enterprises or loans insured by the
Federal Housing Administration; and WHEREAS if the average homeowner is allowed to refinance, he could save $3,000 a year; and
WHEREAS an estimated 60,000 housing units in Oakland County are underwater and do not have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgage; and
WHEREAS if only half of these homeowners could refinance their mortgages, the aggregate effect would be a savings of $90 million annually, which could be saved, or spent in the local economy; and
WHEREAS HARP 3.0 can only occur if Congress acts on bills supporting the expansion of the program; and
WHEREAS more is needed to stabilize the housing market and improve the economy in the country, and HARP 3.0 can help thousands of families in Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses HARP 3.0 and urges swift action by Congress to expand the availability of the Home Affordable
Refinance Program to help more homeowners, whose mortgages are underwater, take advantage of low mortgage interest rates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges all Michigan leaders to make the adoption of HARP 3.0 in Congress a top priority in the remaining months of 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to President Barack Obama, Senator Carl Levin, Senator Debbie
Stabenow, the Michigan Congressional Delegation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties, the National Association of Counties, the Clerks for Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships, and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. DAVE WOODWARD, MATTIE HATCHETT,
JANET JACKSON, HELAINE ZACK, JIM NASH, MARCIA GERSHENSON, CRAIG COVEY,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to the call of the Chair or September 20, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson