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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 3, 2012
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:06 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200
N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub,
Weipert, Zack. (23) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Hatchett, Woodward. (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Janet Jackson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Dwyer supported by Jackson the minutes of the September 20, 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 amended as follows: ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE f. Sheriff’s Office – Fiscal Year 2013 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant
Acceptance (Reason for suspension Waiver of Rule X1.D.1 – Resolution was approved by the HR Committee prior to
the Public Services Committee meeting.
g. Friend of Court – FY 2013 Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Grant Acceptance Reason for suspension Waiver of Rule X1.D.1 – Resolution was approved by the HR Committee prior to
the Public Services Committee meeting.
Add Corrected Fiscal Note (MISC. #12237) (not received from Fiscal Services in time for mail out) PS-A
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert,
Zack, Bosnic. (23) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
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Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to acknowledge Leadership Oakland.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Bosnic.
Commissioner Bosnic addressed the Board and introduced Commissioners Nuccio, Scott, Matis and Weipert to present a check to Troy Optimist Club.
Representative from Troy Optimist Club addressed the Board.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioners Scott, Nuccio, Runestad,
Middleton and River.
Commissioners Scott, Nuccio, Runestad, Middleton and River addressed the Board to present a proclamation to My Dance Studio, Inc., to honor Ms. Jenna Williams who is such an instructor in the art of
dance at the studio she owns, My Dance Studio Inc., in Keego Harbor, where she has been instructing and sharing her experience in Movement Science and Choreography with student of all ages –
experience that includes being former Captain and guest Choreographer for the Detroit Pistons Dance Team – Automotion; and
Performing with recording artists Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, and Wyclef; and surrounded herself with
other exceptional instructors at My Dance Studio Inc., men and women dedicated to all things terpsichorean, from ballet and jazz to modern and hip-hop to tap and African; and
Who are quite competent in imparting their skills to students at My Dance Studio Inc., as witness by the
recent completion for nine spots on the Detroit Pistons Mob Squad Dance Team, three of which were won by students at My Dance Studio Inc.
Ms. Jenna Williams, Owner of My Dance Studio Inc., addressed the Board.
Commissioners Scott, Nuccio, Runestad, Middleton and River addressed the Board to present a
proclamation to Lauryn Herron who is such a young lady, who has dedicated herself to becoming a first-rate dancer and with the help of talented instructors at My Dance Studio Inc., in Keego Harbor, she has
reached at least one of the goals she has set for herself by becoming a successful competitive dancer; and given choreography lessons by a professional choreographer and then encouraged to try out against
150 other youngsters for one of 9 positions on the Detroit Pistons Mob Squad, successfully winning a spot through her exceptional dancing skills.
Commissioners Scott, Nuccio, Runestad, Middleton and River addressed the Board to present a
proclamation to present a proclamation to Andrenee Foster who is such a young lady, who has dedicated herself to becoming a first-rate dancer and with the help of talented instructors at My Dance Studio Inc.,
in Keego Harbor, she has reached at least one of the goals she has set for herself by becoming a successful competitive dancer; and given choreography lessons by a professional choreographer and
then encouraged to try out against 150 other youngsters for one of 9 positions on the Detroit Pistons Mob Squad, successfully winning a spot through her exceptional dancing skills.
Commissioners Scott, Nuccio, Runestad, Middleton and River addressed the Board to present a
proclamation to present a proclamation to Shayla Salisbury who is such a young lady, who has dedicated herself to becoming a first-rate dancer and with the help of talented instructors at My Dance Studio Inc.,
in Keego Harbor, she has reached at least one of the goals she has set for herself by becoming a successful competitive dancer; and given choreography lessons by a professional choreographer and
then encouraged to try out against 150 other youngsters for one of 9 positions on the Detroit Pistons Mob Squad, successfully winning a spot through her exceptional dancing skills.
The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Vickie Krigner, Sarah Finks, Courtney
Protz-Sanders, John Langlois, Dee Maggio, Donna Siuaiak, Luanne Green, Jennifer Hart, Chris Scharrer
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– Leadership Oakland, Alicia Long, Jane Bourdeaux, Susan Deweath, Greg Moore, Jackie Vagous, Laurie VanPelt, Andy Coka, Ellen Subing, Carrie McAllen.
Moved by Long supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 651. The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12239
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRI-PARTY PROGRAM – REDISTRIBUTION OF
UNCOMMITTED FUNDS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS pursuant to MR #12152 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized a process
by which the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) could redistribute uncommitted Tri-Party Program funds to communities who had used up their current allocation and were requesting additional
funding; and WHEREAS at the time the level of uncommitted Tri-Party Program funds equaled $10.7 million; and
WHEREAS upon adoption of the aforementioned resolution most communities who had not committed Tri-Party Program funds, did indeed commit those funds to future projects, leaving $2,863,566 in
uncommitted funds which were available for redistribution; and WHEREAS the RCOC received requests in the amount of $19,331,300 for those uncommitted funds, an
amount in excess of the funds available; and WHEREAS pursuant to MR #12152, the RCOC recommends that the uncommitted funds be redistributed
to the requesting communities based on the current Tri-Party distribution formula which is based upon such factors as miles of County roads within the jurisdiction and the number of crashes over the last
years; and WHEREAS the result of applying the formula would redistribute $1,431,783 to townships and $1,431,783
to cities/villages as detailed on the attached schedule. WHEREAS this redistribution does not change the Oakland County Board of Commissioner process
related to the assigning, allocation, and distribution of the County’s portion of the Tri-Party Program funds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is in agreement
with the method and formula used to redistribute uncommitted Tri-Party Program funds, specifically the redistribution of current uncommitted funds as detailed on the attached schedule, as a one-time act of the
Board of Commissioners. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this process to redistribute uncommitted Tri-Party Program funds does
not change the Board of Commissioner’s process related to the assigning, allocation, and distribution of the County’s portion of the Tri-Party Program funds.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the forgoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A – Redistribution of Uncommitted Tri-Party Program Funds and Tri-Party Program on
file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 651.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12236 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – EXTENSION OF NO HAZ PROGRAM THROUGH 2015
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County, through its Waste Resource Management Unit, has facilitated the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ) for the past ten years; and
WHEREAS the cost of facilitating this program is reimbursed to the County by the member communities; and
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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, and they
also contribute to Phase II Stormwater Protection requirements, encourage pollution prevention and enhance environmental health and safety in the home; and
WHEREAS more than 25,000 residents have used the program, resulting in more than 2.6 million pounds of household hazardous waste being collected and recycled or properly disposed of; and
WHEREAS Oakland County originally agreed to facilitate this program for three years (2003, 2004 and 2005) and then agreed to three additional extensions through 2012; and
WHEREAS budget constraints restrict the communities’ ability to facilitate the program individually; and WHEREAS all current member communities have passed resolutions encouraging the County to continue
as the facilitator of the program; and WHEREAS the county administration strongly supports the continuation of the program for an additional
three years (2013, 2014 and 2015); and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Waste Resource Management Unit to continue facilitating the NO HAZ Program for an additional three years (2013, 2014 and 2015) as long as the member communities fully reimburse the
County for all costs and expenses connected with the operation of the program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during this three-year period Oakland County and the member
communities will take steps to increase the number of member communities during this three-year period. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12236)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – EXTENSION OF NO HAZ PROGRAM THROUGH 2015 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has facilitated the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ) program since 2003 for the purpose of providing household hazardous waste collection
services to residents of northern Oakland County. 2. The resolution authorizes the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Unit to continue
facilitation of the NO HAZ Program for an additional three years (2013, 2014 and 2015) contingent upon full reimbursement of all program costs from member communities.
3. During this period Oakland County and the member communities will take steps to increase the number of member communities.
4. The County Executive Recommended Budget FY 2013 – FY 2015 includes revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations for the NO HAZ Program. No General Fund/General Purpose
amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 651.)
*REPORT (MISC. #12237)
BY: Finance Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH HAVEN, INC. TO PROVIDE
SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH THE SAFE THERAPEUTIC ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (START) 2012-2015
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on September 27, 2012 hereby recommends that the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
paragraph to strike “$30,000” and insert in its place “$35,000”. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12237
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH HAVEN, INC. TO PROVIDE
SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH THE SAFE THERAPEUTIC ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (START) 2012-2015
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolutions #05169, #06166, and #09160 authorized the award and extension of a Professional Services Contract to HAVEN, Inc. for the purpose of establishing an effective law
enforcement tool for the successful prosecution of those committing sexual attacks; and WHEREAS HAVEN provides an investigative resource relating to criminal sexual attacks and provides
victims of sexual assault or rape with examinations, counseling services and courtroom support through the Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START) program, and
WHEREAS the START program provides Forensic Examiners who are specially trained registered nurses and physicians assistants who perform medical forensic examinations of victims of sexual assault and
collect evidence from victims and suspects, counsel victims, and testify in court; and WHEREAS evidence of sexual assault collected by specially trained nurse examiners provide more
effective evidence compared to evidence collected by non-trained emergency room personnel; and WHEREAS the contract with HAVEN expires September 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners wishes to continue the services provided by HAVEN to victims of sexual assault and to Oakland County law enforcement agencies and courts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a three-year extension of the Professional Services Contract with HAVEN. Inc. to provide victims of sexual
assault or rape that have occurred in Oakland County with examinations, counseling services and courtroom support through the START program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract amount shall be for an amount not to exceed $30,000 per year and that the contract extension shall terminate on September 30, 2015, unless otherwise agreed to
by the parties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reporting requirements in the Professional Services contract are
continued through the life of the contract extension. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the three-year contract extension on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Copy of Correspondence from Beth L. Morrison, President & CEO – HAVEN on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12237) BY: Finance Committee, Torn Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH HAVEN, INC. TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH THE SAFE THERAPEUTIC ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM (START) 2012-2015 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 an extension of the agreement between Oakland County and HAVEN,
Inc. to provide County residents who are victims of sexual assault or rape with examinations, counseling services and courtroom support through the START program.
2. The contract shall not exceed $35,000 per year. 3. The contract shall be effective from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015.
4. The Adopted Budget for FY 2013, FY 2014 and FY 2015 includes $30,000 in funding for this contract.
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5. A Budget amendment is recommended as follows:
FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Expenditures 4030901-116240-731458 Professional Serv. $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency (5,000) (5,000) (5,000) Total General Fund Expenditures $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 651.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12240 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2013 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (CRP) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Human Services has awarded the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney a three year Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) grant funding award in the amount of
$8,381,002.43 for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015 allowing for annual amendments to adjust the contract to actual program incurred cost, at the completion of each Fiscal Year;
and WHEREAS this is the 39th year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the total grant award for FY 2013 is $2,712,092.15; FY 2014 is $2,751,301.30; and FY 2015 is $2,917,608.98; and
WHEREAS the Federal contribution for FY 2013 is $1,789,981 (66%) and the County contribution is $922,111 (34%); and
WHEREAS the Federal contribution for FY 2014 is $1,815,859 (66%) and the County contribution is $935,442 (34%); and
WHEREAS the Federal contribution for FY 2015 is $1,925,622 (66%) and the County contribution is $991,987 (34%); and
WHEREAS the required County match of $2,849,540 has been included in the Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal Year 2015 County Executive Recommended Budget; and
WHEREAS this grant includes continued funding for 24 positions, as follows: one (1) Chief (#4010201-2946), one Legal Secretary (#4010201-2932), one (1) Office Supervisor (#4010201-979), three (3)
Assistant Prosecutors (#4010201-2052, #4010201-2492, #4010201-7046), three (3) Prosecutor Investigators (#4010201-1002, #4010201-1847, #4010201-9646), four (4) Support Specialists (#4010201-
916, #4010201-4690, #4010201-6388, #4010201-7379), and eleven (11) Office Assistants (#4010201-361, #4010201-514, #4010201-2160, #4010201-2612, #4010201-3224, #4010201-3366, #4010201-4691,
#4010201-4692, #4010201-5412, #4010201-7045, #4010201-7380); and WHEREAS acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed 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 three (3) year Prosecuting Attorney’s Cooperative Reimbursement Program contract renewal in the total
amount of $8,381,002.43 which includes yearly allocations of $2,712,092.15 for the Fiscal Year 2013 period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013; and awards of $2,751,301.30 for FY 2014; and
$2,917,608.98 for FY 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this agreement shall be amended upon completion of each Fiscal Year
period beginning October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015 to adjust the completed Fiscal Year authorized funding budget to the reported actual expenditures for each Fiscal Year period covered by this
agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon
the level of grant funding available for this program.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent
variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved. 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 – Prosecuting Attorney Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12240)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2013 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT
PROGRAM (CRP) 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 Prosecuting Attorney is requesting the acceptance of a three year Cooperative
Reimbursement Program Grant for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015. This is the 39th year of grant acceptance.
2. This three year contract acceptance with an annual fiscal year budget funding authorization contains a provision for year-end amendments to adjust the grant award budget to the
Prosecuting Attorney’s CRP actual cost. 3. The total three year grant award is $8,381,002.43: for FY 2013 the total grant award is
$2,712,092.15; FY 2014 is $2,751,301.30; and FY 2015 is $2,917,608.98 4. For FY 2013 the Federal contribution is $1,789,981 (66%) and the County match is $922,111
(34%). 5. In addition to the County match requirements, the County is expected to incur $177,852 in
administrative and support costs (Indirect Costs), which have been included in the Fiscal Year 2013 Adopted Budget. This grant allows for recovery of those costs.
6. The FY 2013 grant match amount of $922,111 is included in the Fiscal Year 2013 Adopted Budget Non-departmental grant match line item.
7. A budget amendment is requested to the Fiscal Year 2013 Adopted Budget as follows:
FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 Adopted Amendment Amended
GENERAL FUND (#10100) Expenditures
9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match $1,160,000 ($ 66,522) $1,093,478 4010201-126070-788001-27315 Transfers Out 855,589 66,522 922,111
Total General Fund Expenditures $2,015,589$ -0- $ 2,015,589
CRP GRANT FUND #27315 Revenues
4010201-126070-625210 CRP $1,777,670 $ 12,311 $1,789,981 4010201-126070-695500-10100 Transfers In 915,769 6,342 922,111
Total Grant Revenue $2,693,439 $ 18,653 $2,712,092
Expenditures 4010201-126070-702010 Salaries $1,213,598 $ -0- $1,213,598
4010201-126070-712020 Overtime 38,000 -0- 38,000 4010201-126070-702140 Other Misc Salaries 11,260 -0- 11,260
4010201-126070-722740 Fringe Benefits 922,672 -0- 922,672 4010201-126070-730163 Blood Tests (Paternity) 500 -0- 500
4010201-126070-730303 Clothing Allowance 1,293 -0- 1,293 4010201-126070-730338 Computer Research Serv 10,000 -0- 10,000
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4010201-126070-730688 Expert Witness Fees 402 -0- 402 4010201-126070-730695 Extradition Expense 35,000 -0- 35,000
4010201-126070-730926 Indirect Costs 159,199 18,653 177,852 4010201-126070-731213 Membership Dues 1,300 -0- 1,300
4010201-126070-731241 Miscellaneous 7,000 -0- 7,000 4010201-126070-731339 Periodicals Books Publ 200 -0- 200
4010201-126070-731346 Personal Mileage 3,500 -0- 3,500 4010201-126070-731388 Printing 7,547 -0- 7,547
4010201-126070-731458 Professional Services 31,000 -0- 31,000 4010201-126070-731941 Training 1,500 -0- 1,500
4010201-126070-732018 Travel & Conference 7,000 -0- 7,000 4010201-126070-750154 Expendable Equipment 2,500 -0- 2,500
4010201-126070-750170 Other Expendable Equip 10,000 -0- 10,000 4010201-126070-750392 Metered Postage 38,000 -0- 38,000
4010201-126070-750399 Office Supplies 13,000 -0- 13,000 4010201-126070-770631 Building Space Cost 92,000 -0- 92,000
4010201-126070-770667 Convenience Copier 7,219 -0- 7,219 4010201-126070-774636 IT Operations 21,000 -0- 21,000
4010201-126070-774667 Insurance Fund 8,970 -0- 8,970 4010201-126070-776659 Motor Pool Fuel 6,500 -0- 6,500
4010201-126070-776661 Motor Pool 26,842 -0- 26,842 4010201-126070-777560 Radio Communications 2,000 -0 2,000
4010201-126070-778675 Telephone Communications 14,437 -0- 14,437 Total Grant Expenditures $2,693,439 $ 18,653 $ 2,712,092
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 651.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12241 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2013 CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health has awarded the Oakland County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Victim Rights grant funding in the amount of $188,900 for the period of
October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013; and WHEREAS this is the twenty-first (21st) year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2013 award is the same as the Fiscal Year 2012 award amount and there is no grant match required; and
WHEREAS the purpose of this grant is to comply with the mandates set forth in the Michigan Constitution and the Crime Victim’s Rights Act; and
WHEREAS this yearly grant is a fixed amount, and represents only partial reimbursement of the Victim Services program; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is mandated by law to perform the Victim Rights function regardless of grant reimbursement; and
WHEREAS this grant award includes continued partial reimbursement funding of salaries and fringe benefits, for three (3) GF/GP Victim Advocate positions (#4010101-135170-05783, 05785, and 07183)
and one (1) GF/GP Victim Rights Supervisor position (#4010101-135170-05784); and WHEREAS the grant award has been processed 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 grant
funding from the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health in the amount of $188,900 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of
the original award, which are consistent with the original application 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 – Prosecuting Attorney Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12241)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2013 CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS 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 named
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds: 1. The Prosecuting Attorney is requesting the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013 Crime Victim
Rights Grant. 2. The grant award of $188,900 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 is
the same as the Fiscal Year 2012 award. There is no County match required. 3. The grant funds partially reimburse the costs of salaries, fringe benefits, supplies and materials
for three (3) GF/GP Victim Advocate positions, and one (1) GF/GP Victim Rights Supervisor position, which are included in the FY 2013 – 2015 Adopted Budget.
4. No budget amendment is recommended. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert,
Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (23) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee.
REPORT (MISC. #12215) BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOMMENDATION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION AND HEALTH BENEFIT PROVIDER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on September 24, 2012 hereby recommends that the resolution be amended as follows.
1. 1st WHEREAS:
WHEREAS on November 2, 2011, Commissioner Jim Runestad introduced Miscellaneous Resolution #11250 which was adopted which approved the issuance of a
Request for Information (RFI) and possibly a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the discretion of the Board to recommend the vendor(s) that can offer the most beneficial
discounted prescription drug and health benefit program for Oakland County residents; and
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12215 BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #16; Kathy Crawford, District #9; Jim Runestad, District #6;
Helaine Zack, District #22; Nancy Quarles, District #23 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOMMENDATION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY DISCOUNT
PRESCRIPTION AND HEALTH BENEFIT PROVIDER To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS on November 2, 2011, Miscellaneous Resolution #11250 was adopted which approved the
issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) and possibly a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the discretion of the Board to recommend the vendor(s) that can offer the most beneficial discounted prescription drug
and health benefit program for Oakland County residents; and WHEREAS on November 30, 2011, Oakland County Board of Commissioner Chairperson Michael Gingell
appointed Commissioners Shelley Taub (Chairperson), Helaine Zack, Jim Runestad, Nancy Quarles and Kathy Crawford to the Request for Information (RFI) Discount Prescription Health Benefit Selection Study
Group; and WHEREAS the Study Group, working with the Oakland County Purchasing Division and Corporation
Counsel, issued an RFI and subsequent RFP to solicit proposals from interested vendors; and WHEREAS the Study Group and Purchasing Division evaluated the proposals and interviewed the top
three respondents (Coast2Coast, ProAct and CVS Caremark/NACo) on August 1, 2012; and WHEREAS on August 16, 2012, the Study Group met and voted unanimously to recommend
Coast2Coast as the prescription discount card program to Oakland County residents for a period of one (1) year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby authorizes and approves the Board Administration, Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel to enter
into negotiations with Coast2Coast (including it agents and affiliates) for a one (1) year contract to offer prescription discount card program and services to Oakland County residents to commence at the earliest
available date and no later than January 1, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby gives notice the
National Association of Counties (NACo) and CVS Caremark of its intention to terminate the current contract to provide a discount prescription drug program to Oakland County residents; at the earliest
available date and no later than December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners expresses its
appreciation to NACo for being at the forefront in making savings possible to Oakland County residents through its discount program which since 2006 has saved residents nearly $2 million in prescription drug
costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board
Chairperson, or his designee, to execute the Agreements and any related documents between Oakland County and Coast2Coast.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the agents/representatives of the Coast2Coast Rx Discount Card
Program, National Association of Counties, CVS/Caremark, Oakland County’s Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, JIM RUNESTAD, HELAINE
ZACK, KATHY CRAWFORD, NANCY QUARLES, BILL DWYER, MICHAEL GINGELL,
JEFF MATIS, BOB HOFFMAN, DAVID POTTS, BETH NUCCIO, CHRISTINE LONG, PHILIP
WEIPERT, JOHN SCOTT, MIKE BOSNIC, BOB GOSSELIN, DAVE WOODWARD
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Moved by Long supported by Runestad the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Runestad the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Taub supported by River to amend the resolution as follows: STRIKE DATE
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby authorizes and approves the Board Administration, Purchasing Division and Corporation Counsel to
enter into negotiations with Coast2Coast (including it agents and affiliates) for a one (1) year contract to offer prescription discount card program and services to Oakland County residents to commence at
the earliest available date and no later than January 1, 2013.
Vote on amendment: AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, Middleton, Nash,
Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford. (21) NAYS: McGillivray, Covey. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey,
Crawford, Dwyer. (23) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12242
BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT- FISCAL YEAR 2013 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WAGE AND BENEFIT RE-OPENER FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME)
COUNCIL 25 LOCAL 2437 (CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY COURT EMPLOYEES) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and AFSCME Council 25 Local 2437 have negotiated a Collective
Bargaining Agreement Wage and Benefit Re-opener for Fiscal Year 2013 for approximately 85 Circuit Court/Family Court employees; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that wages remain unchanged for Fiscal Year 2013; and WHEREAS upon ratification of this agreement, employees represented by this bargaining unit shall
receive a $500 ratification bonus; and WHEREAS the parties agree that effective January 1, 2013, the prescription co-pay will be $5/$20/$40
and a $100 co-pay for emergency room visit shall be implemented. (Services at authorized urgent care facilities as indicated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Alliance Plan are not subject to the
emergency room co-pay.); and WHEREAS the agreement has been reduced to writing in the form of a Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS this agreement has been reviewed by your Human Resources Committee, which recommends its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Oakland and AFSCME Council 25 Local 2437
beginning the period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Memorandum of 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12243 BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - FISCAL YEAR 2013 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WAGE AND BENEFIT RE-OPENER FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY MICHIGAN
NURSES ASSOCIATION (MNA) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association, have negotiated a Collective
Bargaining Agreement Wage and Benefit Re-opener for Fiscal Year 2013 for approximately 92 Public Health Nurses; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that wages will remain unchanged for Fiscal Year 2013; and WHEREAS upon ratification of this agreement, employees represented by this bargaining unit shall
receive a $500 ratification bonus; and WHEREAS the parties agree that effective January 1, 2013, the prescription co-pay will be $5/$20/$40
and a $100 co-pay for emergency room shall be implemented. (Services at authorized urgent care facilities as indicated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Alliance Plan are not subject to the
emergency room co-pay.); and WHEREAS the agreement has been reduced to writing in the form of a Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS this agreement has been reviewed by your Human Resources Committee, which recommends its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association
covering the period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, and that the Board Chairperson on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Memorandum of 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12244 BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WAGE AND BENEFIT RE-OPENER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE
OAKLAND COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Investigators Association have
negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement Wage and Benefit Re-opener for Fiscal Year 2013 for approximately six Prosecutor’s Investigators; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that the wages remain unchanged for Fiscal Year 2013; and WHEREAS upon ratification of this agreement, employees represented by this bargaining unit shall
receive a $500 ratification bonus; and WHEREAS the parties agree that effective January 1, 2013, the prescription co-pay will be $5/$20/$40
and a $100 co-pay for emergency room visit shall be implemented. (Services at authorized urgent care
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facilities as indicated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Alliance Plan are not subject to the emergency room co-pay.); and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reduced to writing in the form of a Memorandum of Agreement; and WHEREAS this agreement has been reviewed by your Human Resources Committee, which
recommends its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed
Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Investigators Association covering the period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, and that
the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Memorandum of 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12245 BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT- FISCAL YEAR 2011 - FISCAL YEAR 2013 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND
COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION (O.C.D.S.A.) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (O.C.D.S.A.)
have been negotiating a 3 year Collective Bargaining Agreement covering approximately 335 Sheriff’s Department employees including Corrections Deputy I, Corrections Deputy II, Forensic Lab Specialist I
and Forensic Lab Specialist II; and WHEREAS this agreement provides for a 1.5% wage reduction for Fiscal Year 2011 and that wages shall
remain unchanged for Fiscal Year 2012 and Fiscal Year 2013 and should a general wage increase be provided to the non-represented employees this bargaining unit would be entitled to the same increase
applied at the same time and the same manner; and WHEREAS upon ratification of this agreement, employees represented by this bargaining unit shall
receive a $500 ratification bonus; and WHEREAS the parties agree that effective January 1, 2013, the prescription co-pay will be $5/$20/$40
and a $100 co-pay for emergency room visit shall be implemented. (Services at authorized urgent care facilities as indicated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Alliance Plan are not subject to the
emergency room co-pay.); and WHEREAS the agreement has been reduced to writing in the form of a Collective Bargaining Agreement;
and WHEREAS this agreement has been reviewed by your Human Resources Committee, which
recommends its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association beginning the period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2013, and that the
Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County of Oakland, the Sheriff’s office and the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Corrections and Court Services Incorporated by Reference.
Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12246 BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2013 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WAGE AND BENEFIT RE-OPENER FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LABOR COUNCIL (GELC) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Government Employees Labor Council (GELC), have been
negotiating a Collective Bargaining Agreement Wage and Benefit Re-opener for approximately 129 Children’s Village Employees; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that wages remain unchanged for Fiscal Year 2013; and WHEREAS upon ratification of this agreement, employees represented by this bargaining unit shall
receive a $500 ratification bonus; and WHEREAS the parties agree that effective January 1, 2013, the prescription co-pay will be $5/$20/$40
and a $100 co-pay for emergency room visit shall be implemented. (Services at authorized urgent care facilities as indicated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Health Alliance Plan are not subject to the
emergency room co-pay.); and WHEREAS this agreement has been reduced to writing in the form of a Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Human Resources Committee, which recommends approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Oakland and Government Employees Labor Council,
covering the period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, and that the Board Chairperson on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Memorandum of 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12247 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF FRIEDMAN INTEGRATED REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS TO ASSIST IN THE SALE OF THE WEST
OAKLAND OFFICE BUILDING IN WALLED LAKE, MICHIGAN To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County was approached in 2011 by a party representing the MacDonald’s Corporation
which was interested in purchasing the West Oakland Office Building (WOOB) property at 1010 East West Maple for $675,000 and relocating their Walled Lake restaurant to the WOOB site; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management requested approval from the Board of Commissioners to sell WOOB at that time (MR #11077); and
WHEREAS the party originally interested in purchasing WOOB let their Purchase Agreement expire, effectively voiding their original offer; and
WHEREAS the sale of WOOB is consistent with the County’s efforts over the past several years to consolidate departmental operations into other existing facilities and the departments with operations in
WOOB have and will achieve operating efficiencies as a result; and WHEREAS the County has now moved the departments which used to have operations in WOOB to
other locations; and WHEREAS the parcel exchange between the County of Oakland and Walled Lake, Michigan, will allow
for the relocation of the IT fiber optic OakNet hub once WOOB is sold; and
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WHEREAS the County will save $135,000/year in maintenance and utility costs by selling WOOB, while avoiding several needed capital improvements to the building, and incurring one-time move-related costs
estimated at $150,000; and WHEREAS Facilities Management received the Planning and Building Committee’s approval to sell
WOOB and competitively select a listing service; and WHEREAS Facilities Management, on the advice of Purchasing, collected information on five listing
services pre-selected by soliciting recommendations from several appraisal and property management firms; and
WHEREAS the listing services charge a commission for assisting with the sale of property and everyone except Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions – which offered 5% – offered a rate of 6%; and
WHEREAS Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions provided a marketing approach more thorough than the majority of others.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes retaining the services of Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions to assist
with the sale of the West Oakland Office Building (WOOB) at 1010 East West Maple to the general public, and bringing a negotiated sale agreement to the Board of Commissioners for review and approval.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12248 BY: Public Services Committee. Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — CONTINUATION OF OCCMHA AGREEMENT AND INMATE CASEWORKER POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office provides mental health services to inmates having serious and persistent mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) has provided support to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in providing these services; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) has provided partial reimbursement of one (1) GF/GP Inmate Caseworker position since 1999; and
WHEREAS OCCMHA agrees to continue partial funding in the amount of $64,468 for one (1) GF/GP full-time Inmate Caseworker (Position #4330320-06577) assigned to Inmate Program Services; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of these funds does not obligate the County to any future commitment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Fiscal Year 2013 OCCMHA Letter of Agreement in the amount of $64.468 and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP full-time Inmate Caseworker (Position # 4030320-06577) in the Corrective Services-Detention Facilities Division/Inmate Program Services which
is partially funded by OCCMHA October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this position is contingent upon continued
reimbursement funding. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Correspondence from Jeffrey L. Brown, Executive Director - Community Mental Health on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12249 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – OCCMHA AGREEMENT AND CONTINUATION OF EXPANDED JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT FOR INMATES (JAWS) AND RELATED POSITIONS
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office provides mental health services to inmates having serious and persistent mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Health Authority (OCCMHA) has provided support to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in providing these services; and
WHEREAS per MR #09267 the Byrne JAG Stimulus grant award expanded the existing post-booking jail diversion program (JAWS) to the female jail population who are experiencing addiction problems, which
included treatment readiness services, coordination with the Courts for a community re-integration plan diverting them from jail and 90 days of follow-up services; and
WHEREAS per MR #09267 created one (1) full-time Special Revenue Inmate Caseworker (Position #4030320-10729) and two (2) Special Revenue part - time non-eligible Inmate Substance Abuse
Technicians (Position #4030320-10905 & 10906) funded through September 30,2012; and WHEREAS OCCMHA has agreed to support and provide full funding in the amount of $128,626 for one
(1) full-time Inmate Caseworker and one (1) part- time non-eligible Inmate Substance Abuse Technician assigned to Inmate Program Services Jail Alliance With Support (JAWS) program; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Fiscal Services direction the Sheriff’s Office is requesting the creation of one (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) full-time eligible Inmate Caseworker and one (1) GF/GP part-
time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Inmate Substance Abuse Technician in the Corrective Services-Detention Facilities Division/Inmate Program Services and
WHEREAS the acceptance of these funds does not obligate the County to any future commitment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Fiscal Year 2013 OCCMHA Letter of Agreement in the amount of $128,626 and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) full-time eligible Inmate Caseworker and one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1000 hours per year Inmate Substance
Abuse Technician in the Corrective Services-Detention Facilities Division/Inmate Program Services and funded by OCCMHA October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) Special Revenue full-time eligible Inmate Caseworker (Position # 4030320-10729), and two (2) Special Revenue part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year
Inmate Substance Abuse Technicians (Position #4030320-10905 & 10906), effective September 30, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of program and these positions is contingent upon continued funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the forgoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Correspondence from Community Mental Health Authority Jeffery Brown, Executive Director on
file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12250
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2013 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
(ATPA) GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), awarded the Auto Theft
Unit of the Sheriff’s Office funding in the amount of $1,330,455 for the Fiscal Year period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 and represents continuation funding; and
WHEREAS for FY 2013 the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department will administer the total grant award which includes a required match of $665,227 and is met by each participating municipalities local
matching funds; and
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WHEREAS the Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Waterford and Detroit Police Departments are included in the FY 2013 grant awarded to Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been awarded $872,422 which includes a required fifty percent (50%) County cash match obligation of $436,211; also included in this grant award are proportionate awards to
Farmington Hills Police Department of $122,894 with a required $61,447 local match; Hazel Park Police Department of $105,202 with a required $52,601 local match; the Waterford Township Police Department
of $108,661 with a required $54,331 local match; and the Detroit Police Department of $121,276 with a required $60,638 local match; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County matching funds requirement is available in the General Fund non-departmental grant match account and has been included in the Fiscal Year 2013 Adopted Budget; and
WHEREAS the award provides funding for the following current positions with the Sheriff’s Office: one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Sergeant (#4030915-10333) and five (5) SR Deputy II positions (#4030915 -
06108, 06109, 06147, 06148, and 10898); and WHEREAS funding for one (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) position #11149 is contracted
with the City of Pontiac and reimbursed by the ATPA; and WHEREAS the FY 2012 grant award from ATPA authorized the creation of one (1) SR Deputy II position
(4030915-11067) in the Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Detroit Police Department Auto Theft Program; and
WHEREAS funding for this position is continued for FY 2013 through a separate ATPA grant awarded to the City of Detroit in the amount of $107,916 and is confirmed by letter of agreement received from the
ATPA dated September 14, 2012; and WHEREAS funding for this position was set up as GF/GP in error and will be reclassified from GF/GP to
Special Revenue (SR) funding and subject to Gosling Amendment Rules governing grant position funding; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and WHEREAS the continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding; and
WHEREAS this grant award has been processed through the County Executive’s Contract Review process and the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the Fiscal Year 2013 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant award in the amount of $1,330,455
(Contract $665,228 and required matching funds of $665,227). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) SR Sergeant (#4030915-10333) and five (5) SR Deputy II
positions (#4030915-06108, 06109, 06147, 06148, and 10898) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/ Investigative & Forensic Services/Special Teams Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Deputy II position (#4030629-11149) contracted by the City of Pontiac in the Sheriff’s Office/ Patrol Services/Pontiac will be reimbursed 50% by the FY 2013
ATPA grant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding of one (1) GF/GP Deputy II position (#4030915-11067) be
changed from GF/GP to Special Revenue funded in the Sheriff’s Office/Investigative & Forensic Services/Special Teams Unit; and continued by letter of agreement authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to
participate in the separate ATPA grant award with the City of Detroit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle with radio be continued in support of the
Detroit ATPA effort. The grant award also funds Investigative Supplies of $2,447 and Phones/Pagers of $3,500 and Overtime of $43,662.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the grant acceptance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program, including positions, is contingent upon continued grant funding of this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12250) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2013 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) 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 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) awarded the Sheriff’s Office, Auto Theft Unit, funding in the amount of $1,330,455.
2. Of the total award of $1,330,455 Oakland County administers $1,103,977 which excludes the Detroit Police Department ($121,276) and Hazel Park Police Department ($105,202) who each
receive their funding directly from the State. 3. In addition to the FY 2013 grant award the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is receiving
participation funding from the City of Detroit’s ATPA grant award in the amount of $107,916 includes a required 50% match obligation of $56,303 (adjusted to cover an award funding
shortfall of $2,333); confirmed by letter of agreement received from the ATPA dated September 14, 2012 which allows for the Sheriff’s Office to continue funding one additional Deputy II position
#4030915-11067 to the Investigative and Forensic Services Division/Special Teams Unit in support of the Detroit Police Department Auto Theft Program.
4. The Deputy II position #4030915-11067 funding classification will be changed from GF/GP to Special Revenue (SR) and continue in support of the ATPA program.
5. The other municipalities participating in the Oakland County grant award are the City of Waterford, the Farmington Hills Police Departments, and the City of Pontiac who is contracting
with the OCSO. 6. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office award is $436,211 with a required $436,211 local match,
and includes the City of Pontiac who contracts for patrol services with the Sheriff’s Office; the Farmington Hills Police Department $61,447 with a required $61,447 local match; the City of
Detroit Police Department $60,638 with a required $60,638 local match; the Hazel Park Police Department $52,601 with a required $52,601 local match; and the Waterford Township Police
Department $54,331 with a required $54,330 local match. 7. The County’s total match amount of $492,514 is partly available in the Sheriff’s Investigative and
Forensic Services Departmental GF/GP Transfer Out account in the amount of ($334,086) plus salary and fringe benefit amendment to move position #4030915-11067 to SR in the amount of
($110,249); with the balance of ($48,179) available in the Non-Departmental Grant Match line item of the General Fund budget.
8. This award continues funding for five (5) SR FTE Deputy II positions (#4030901-116270-06108, 06109, 06147, 06148, and 10898) and one (1) SR FTE Sergeant position (#4030901-116270-
10333). 9. In addition funding for one (1) GF/GP position #4030601-11149 is contracted with the City of
Pontiac and is reimbursed to the City of Pontiac by the ATPA. 10. The total FY 2012 approved budget program funding of $1,365,435 decreased for FY 2013 to
$1,330,435 representing a ($35,000) reduction. 11. Also provided in the grant award is funding for overtime, adjusted to $43,662; also funding for
vehicles of $70,000; Investigative Supplies of $2,447; and Phones/Pagers of $3,500; in addition one used vehicle will continue in service to the Investigative and Forensic Services
Division/Special Teams Unit. 12. In addition to the County match requirements, the County is expected to incur administrative and
support costs of $41,500 for FY 2013, which has been included in the FY 2013 Adopted Budget. This grant does not allow for reimbursement of indirect costs.
13. The FY 2013 budget is amended as follows: FY2013 FY2013 FY2013
Adopted Adjustment Amended GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Expenditures 9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match $1,160,000 ($ 48,179) $ 1,111,821
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4030901-116270-788001-27310 Transfer Out $ 334,086 $158,428 $ 492,514 4030901-116270-702010 Salaries $4,178,763 ($ 63,183) $ 4,115,580
4030901-116270-722740 Fringe Benefits $ 12,025 ($ 47,066) ($ 35,041) Total General Fund Expenditures $5,684,874 $ 0 $ 5,684,874
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND (#27310) GR #0000000377
Revenues 4030901-116270-695500-10100 Transfer In $412,879 $ 79,635 $492,514
4030901-116270-615571 Grants-State $412,879 $ 77,278 $490,157 Total Sheriff - ATPA Grant Revenues $825,758 $ 156,913 $ 982,671
Expenditures 4030901-116270-702010 Salaries $435,137 $ 76,777 $511,914
4030901-116270-702140 Other Misc Sal $ 1,890 $ 1,890) $ 0 4030901-116270-712020 Overtime $ 31,198 ($ 1,328) $ 29,870
4030901-116270-722740 Fringe Benefits. $306,533 $ 59,154 $365,687 4030901-116270-778675 Telephone $ 3,400 $ 100 $ 3,500
4030901-116270-776661 Motor Pool $ 45,500 $ 24,500 $ 70,000 4030901-116270-750070 Deputy Supplies$ 2,100 ($ 400) $ 1,700
Total Sheriff - ATPA Grant Expenditures $825,758 $156,913 $ 982,671 FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Runestad supported by Zack the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio,
Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12251 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: FRIEND OF THE COURT – FY 2013 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (CRP) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Child Support has approved the Oakland County Friend of the Court’s Fiscal Year 2013 Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program
(CRP) Contract; and WHEREAS this agreement is for three years beginning October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015.
The agreement shall be amended each Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015 to authorize funding for subsequent Fiscal Years covered by the agreement; and
WHEREAS the Cooperative Reimbursement Program partially reimburses all Friend of the Court positions and positions in the Sheriff’s Office supporting the Friend of the Court (FOC); and
WHEREAS per FY 2012 Budget amendment one (1) General Fund (GF/GP) part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Warrant Clerk position (#3010404-011247) was created effective 10/01/12 and one (1)
Special Revenue (SR) full-time eligible Warrant Clerk position #02443 was transferred to the Sheriff’s Office/ Investigative Office/Sheriff-Friend of the Court (4030925); and
WHEREAS the FOC FY 2013 County Executive Recommended budget proposes to delete one (1) SR full-time Warrant Clerk position #4030925-02443 in the Sheriff’s Office/ Investigative Office/Sheriff-Friend
of the Court; and WHEREAS the FOC FY 2013 County Executive Recommended budget proposes to transfer one (1)
GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Warrant Clerk position (#3010404-011247) to the Sheriff’s Office/ Investigative Office/Sheriff-Friend of the Court (#4030925) and funding changed to SR;
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WHEREAS the FY 2013 County Executive Recommended budget also proposes to delete one (1) SR part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Office Assistant I position (#3010404-07971) in the Friend of
the Court; and WHEREAS since the passage of the federal Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) in early 2006, federal law has
not permitted the child support program to use federal incentives to draw down additional federal funding through the CRP program with the exception of one year; and
WHEREAS with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the FOC was permitted to include these expenditures within the CRP making them eligible for reimbursement for one year; and
WHEREAS the FOC will receive an estimated $1,474,395 in federal incentives and the state is also expected to provide additional funds of $973,101 to supplement the cuts made with the DRA; and
WHEREAS this agreement requires a grant cash match. The match is budgeted in the General Fund Non-departmental budget; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Child Support has awarded Oakland County’s Friend of the Court grant funding of $14,696,527 of which $159,819 will be funded by fees
collected; State CRP funds of $8,621,127; Oakland County grant match of $4,441,186 and Federal Incentive Funds of $1,474,395 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment beyond FY 2015; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive’s Review Process and The Board of Commissioner’s Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Michigan Department of Human Service’s Cooperative Reimbursement Program Agreement effective
October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreement shall be amended each fiscal year beginning October
1, 2013 and through September 30, 2015, to authorize funding for subsequent fiscal years covered by the Department of Human Service’s Cooperative Reimbursement Program Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future levels of service, including personnel, are contingent upon the level of funding from the State for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute this reimbursement agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%)
percent variance from the award, consistent with the 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 – Friend of the Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #12251)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: FRIEND OF THE COURT – FY 2013 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (CRP) -
GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. The Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Child Support has awarded the FY 2013
Title IV Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Contract to the Oakland County Friend of the Court (FOC). The agreement is for three years beginning October 1, 2012 through September
30, 2015. The agreement shall be amended each fiscal year beginning October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015 to authorize funding for subsequent Fiscal Years covered by the agreement.
2. The FY 2013 grant award provides Title IV-D funding to continue the FOC/CRP Program in the amount of $14,696,527 of which $159,819 will be funded by fees collected; State CRP funds of
$8,621,127 (66%); Federal Incentive Funds of $1,474,395 and Oakland County grant match of $4,441,186 (34%).
3. Since the passage of the federal Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) in early 2006, federal law has not permitted the child support program to use federal incentives to draw down additional federal
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funding through the CRP program with the exception of one year. When President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the FOC was permitted to include these
expenditures within the CRP making them eligible for reimbursement for one year. In all other years since the DRA cut, the state has provided funds to cover the losses imposed by the DRA
cuts. The FOC will receive an estimated $1,474,395 in federal incentives. Additionally, the state is expected to provide additional funds of $973,101 to supplement the cuts made with the DRA.
4. With the FY 2012 budget process, one (1) General Fund/General Purpose part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Warrant Clerk position (#3010404-011247) was created effective 10/01/12
and one (1) Special Revenue full-time eligible Warrant Clerk position #02443 was transferred to the Sheriff’s Office/Investigative Office/Sheriff-Friend of the Court (#4030925).
5. The FOC FY 2013 Adopted Budget deletes one (1) SR full-time Warrant Clerk position (#4030925-02443).
6. The FOC FY 2013 Adopted Budget transfers one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Warrant Clerk position (#3010404-011247) to the Sheriff’s Office/Investigative
Office/Sheriff-Friend of the Court (#4030925) and funding changed to SR. 7. The FOC FY 2013 Adopted Budget deletes one (1) SR part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per
year Office Assistant I position (3010404-07971). 8. A budget amendment is recommended to the FY 2013 Adopted Budget as follows:
FRIEND OF THE COURT – CRP #27100
Revenue FY 2013 3010404-126030-625210 CRP ($259,502)
3010404-126030-695500 Transfers In $663,770 Total Revenue $404,268
Expenditures 3010404-126030-730926 Indirect Costs $404,268
9. Sufficient funds are budgeted in FY 2014 and 2015 and if adjustments are requested, amendments will be made at that time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Runestad supported by McGillivray the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Runestad supported by Jackson the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be amended as follows:
(ADD 2nd BE IT FURTHER PARAGRAPH) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if requested by the Public Services Committee, representatives from the FOC will come before the Public Services Committee to provide an update on the FOC activities related to this grant prior to the grant being administratively
extended by the Chairperson for the next budget.
Vote on amendment: AYES: Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River,
Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell. (23) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson,
Gingell, Gosselin. (23) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12252 BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #16
IN RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PATHWAYS TO POTENTIAL (P2P) CUSTOMER CENTERED SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL FOR THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) has the capacity as a central connector to build on innovations and evolve into the next generation of human services; and
WHEREAS the Governor called for a system of “smart justice” that offers increased economic opportunity for our children and their parents in our distressed communities; and
WHEREAS the DHS Pathways to Potential (P2P) business transformation will begin by placing more social workers within 135 public elementary schools located in Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw; and
WHEREAS refocusing work within school-based family resource centers (FRC) will enable clients to access DHS programs and services where they and their children are located; and
WHEREAS placing additional FRC specialists at schools will increase counseling for improved parenting, educational advancement and regular school attendance; and
WHEREAS the P2P business model is supported by significant technological advances such as MIBridges, smart phones, and electronic document management that will transform the way DHS
conducts its business and interacts with clients and the communities it serves. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the Pathways to Potential (P2P) Customer Centered Service Delivery Model for the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) to be implemented in the Pontiac School District for three
elementary and one middle school effective July 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Rick Snyder, Michigan Department of Human Services Director, Maura Corrigan, House Speaker James Bolger, Senate Majority Leader,
Randy Richardville, the Oakland County Legislative Delegation and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, KATHY CRAWFORD, BILL
DWYER, TOM MIDDLETON, BOB HOFFMAN, MIKE BOSNIC, JOHN SCOTT, PHIL WEIPERT,
BETH NUCCIO, DAVID POTTS, ANGELA RIVER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #12253 BY: Commissioner Jim Runestad, District #6; David Woodward, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY VETERAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (VIP) PROPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS veterans who have bravely served our country and who willingly put themselves in harm’s way to protect freedom and democracy around the world are most worthy of our support and appreciation
when they return home from active duty; and WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Labor’s – Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the unemployment
rate for veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time since September 2001, a group referred to as Gulf War Era II veterans, was 12.1 percent in 2011. The jobless rate for all
veterans was 8.3 percent; and WHEREAS young male veterans (those ages 18 to 24) who served during the Gulf War Era II had an
unemployment rate of 29.1 percent in 2011, higher than that of young male nonveterans (17.6 percent); and
WHEREAS returning service members, especially those having served in the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts, are struggling to reintegrate into civilian life and have difficulty in navigating cultural differences between
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military and civilian life. This culminates into higher than average employment rates as they encounter challenges in their efforts to translate their military skills in order to gain employment; and
WHEREAS military service members can play an integral role in building the future workforce in Oakland County because they are a highly-skilled and capable group of workers who possess a wealth of talents
and experience, among them: leadership, enhanced teamwork, adaptability, strong work ethic, integrity and an aptitude for learning and drive; and
WHEREAS several counties have successfully designed and implemented veterans’ internship programs, which have been proven to be effective in helping service members translate their military skills to civilian
jobs opportunities, building confidence, connecting with the community and obtaining gainful employment; and
WHEREAS communities which have already successfully implemented veterans’ internship programs include: King County, Washington, Los Angeles County, California, Virginia Department of
Transportation and the Port of Seattle; and WHEREAS the veterans’ internship program with county government offers veterans a general overview
of county government, on-the-job training, an opportunity to identify transferable skills, links to support services, experience in the civilian work environment and the development of skills to more effectively
compete for regular positions throughout Oakland County government and the southeast Michigan region; and
WHEREAS it would be in the best interest of Oakland County to provide a veterans’ internship program to afford veterans with on-the-job training, work experience and the tools needed in order to overcome the
obstacles to obtain employment and thereby enhance their ability to more effectively compete in the job market.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes a Veterans’ Internship Program (VIP), in conjunction with the Oakland County Executive’s
administration, to minimize the barriers that exist around translating military into civilian skills and which offers placement screening of eligible veterans based upon the individuals aptitude and interests,
particularly in the areas of: planning, finance, project management, security, procurement, quality control, information systems and engineering.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes that establishing a veterans’ internship program is consistent with the County Executives “Full Employment
Campaign” and that the benefits of this initiative to Oakland County include:
• Assisting veterans with the transition to the civilian workforce.
• Building veteran’s skills and confidence,
• Providing the opportunity to develop on the job experience and training for a wide variety of
careers in county government and in the civilian workforce.
• Supporting Oakland County departments and agencies in developing an understanding of the
skills and abilities that returning veterans offer to the government work force.
• Setting an example and providing a template for other organizations – governmental, public and private – to institute similar veterans’ internship programs.
• Honoring the service of veterans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the representatives from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, County Executive Administration, Human Resources Department, Veteran’s Affairs, and
Health Division bring back a detailed project plan which includes:
• Review and evaluation of existing county employment policies and practices for veterans and any
recommended changes needed in order to establish paid/unpaid veterans’ internship programs.
• An implementation schedule for establishing paid/unpaid veterans’ internship programs.
• Costs to operate the veterans’ internship program.
• Potential funding sources for the paid veterans’ internship program.
• Recommendations based on the best practices of similar veteran internship programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Veterans’ Internship Program should be implemented through the use of positions already provided for in the adopted Fiscal Year 2013 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the evaluation, recommendation and any budget amendments are to be presented to the Board of Commissioners, through its committee process, within 45 days of the
adoption of this resolution.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Veterans Administration, Oakland County Executive
Administration, Oakland County Human Resources Department, Oakland County Veteran’s Affairs, and the Oakland County Health and the Oakland County Health Division.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. JIM RUNESTAD, DAVE WOODWARD, CRAIG
COVEY, JIM NASH, JANET JACKSON, NANCY QUARLES, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JOHN
SCOTT, BILL DWYER, PHIL WEIPERT, BETH NUCCIO, MIKE BOSNIC, DAVID POTTS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 8:26 p.m. to the call of the Chair or October 18, 2012, at 8:30 a.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. MICHAEL J. GINGELL
Clerk Chairperson