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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 20, 2016
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:05 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman,
Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (21)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Bob Gosselin.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Hoffman supported by Bowman the minutes of the December 9, 2015 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Woodward the agenda, be amended as follows:
Move Planning and Building Committee item a.: entitled Economic Development and Community Affairs – Resolution Approving the Provision of a Brownfield Plan for the 2100
South Opdyke – City of Pontiac Project from the Regular Agenda to the Consent Agenda.
Vote on agenda as amended: AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Chairperson Michael Gingell made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the Economic Development and Community Affairs – Resolution Approving the Provisions of a Brownfield
Plan for the 2100 Opdyke – City of Pontiac Project. Is there anyone present who wishes to speak?” No one requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Dan Stencil, Executive Officer, Parks and
Recreation Commission.
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Dan Stencil, Executive Officer, Parks and Recreation Commission addressed the Board to give a presentation entitled “Oakland County Parks – Come Out to Play”
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioners Scott, Long, and
McGillivray.
Commissioners Scott, Long, and McGillivray addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission 50th Anniversary for setting the standard and being
recognized as a pioneering leader and innovating force throughout the nation that has provided creative approaches to service delivery and development. This includes the first county-wide program for adaptive
recreation, the development of Michigan’s first wave pool at Waterford Oaks and the special distinction of being the originator of the “Great Marshmallow Drop” in 1978. It is also home of the longest operating
bicycle motocross facility in the United States, which hosted the 1994 UCI World Championship of BMX. These are only a few of the many achievements of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board to acknowledge Dan Stencil, Executive Officer, Parks and Recreation Commission for the collaboration with the Board of Commission.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to ask if there were any Communications.
Oakland County Deputy Clerk – Register of Deeds, Sheila Cummings read a communication from L.
Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, appointing Anne Jamieson – Urena to the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors. Without objection the appointment was
confirmed.
Oakland County Deputy Clerk – Register of Deeds, Sheila Cummings read a communication from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Staff thanking the Commissioners for their thoughtful and
generous gift.
The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Geraldine Amato and Ross Gavin.
Moved by Taub supported by McGillivray and Zack that Michael Spisz be nominated for Vice Chairperson.
Vote on Vice Chairperson:
AYES: Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bowman,
Crawford. (20) NAYS: None. (0)
Moved by Kochenderfer supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the
amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted.) The vote for this motion appears on page 28. The resolutions on this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk
{*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16000 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: TREASURER/WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – GEORGE W. KUHN DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN REFUNDING BONDS - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the George W. Kuhn Drainage District issued its Drain Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, dated August 1, 2007 (the "Series 2007 Bonds") on August 9, 2007, in the principal amount of $12,460,000, to
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refund the George W. Kuhn Drainage District Drain Bonds, Series 2000B dated October 1, 2000, maturing in the years 2010 through 2022, and Drain Bonds, Series 2001E, dated January 1, 2002,
maturing in the years 2013 through 2024, and this Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #07140 adopted on June 14, 2007, pledged the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland (the
"County") for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Series 2007 Bonds; and WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the George W. Kuhn Drain (the "Drainage Board"), intends to issue
and sell its bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $8,000,000 (the "Refunding Bonds") to refund all or a portion of the Series 2007 Bonds maturing in the years 2017 through 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Refunding Bonds will be dated as of such date, will bear interest at such rates not to exceed 5% per annum, will be in the aggregate principal amount, will mature on such dates, not later than
April 1, 2024, and in such principal amounts, and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity as shall be determined by order of the Chairperson of the Drainage Board; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on the
Refunding Bonds; and WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the County that the Refunding Bonds be sold in order to achieve
debt service savings for the City of Berkley, the City of Birmingham, the City of Clawson, the City of Ferndale, the City of Hazel Park, the City of Huntington Woods, the City of Madison Heights, the City of
Oak Park, the City of Pleasant Ridge, the City of Royal Oak, the City of Southfield, the City of Troy, the Township of Royal Oak and the Village of Beverly Hills (collectively the “Municipalities”), and the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended,
the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby pledges irrevocably the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds and
agrees that, in the event any of the Municipalities or the County shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest when
due, the amount thereof shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make such advancement to the extent necessary.
2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out of County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County
Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid.
3. The County Treasurer or the financial consultant, Municipal Financial Consultants Incorporated, is authorized if necessary to make application to the Department of Treasury for permission to issue
and sell the Bonds. 4. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final official
statement for the Refunding Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the preliminary and final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other things necessary for
compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to
do all other things that are necessary to effectuate the sale and delivery of the Refunding Bonds. 5. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of
the County (i) a certificate of the County to comply with the requirements for a continuing disclosure undertaking of the County pursuant to subsection (b)(5) of the Rule and (ii)
amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the "Continuing
Disclosure Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any
failure of the County to comply with and carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall be as set forth therein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16001 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: TREASURER’S OFFICE – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL TO WAIVE INTEREST AND FEES FOR CERTAIN QUALIFYING TAXPAYERS THROUGH APRIL 30, 2016
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman: WHEREAS many Oakland County taxpayers rely on refund checks from the Homestead Property Tax
Credit they receive from the State of Michigan as a part of their Michigan Income Tax refund to pay their current year property taxes; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 211.44(3) of Michigan Compiled Laws a local unit may waive penalty and interest for eligible taxpayers; and
WHEREAS eligible taxpayers are defined in Section 211.44(3) as “a senior citizen, paraplegic, quadriplegic, hemiplegic, eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, eligible widow or widower, totally and
permanently disabled person, or blind person”; and WHEREAS provided a taxpayer has not received the credit before February 15, a written claim must be
made by that date with the local unit treasurer pursuant to Section 211.44(3); and WHEREAS Section 211.59(3) allows the County Board of Commissioners to also waive interest and fees
for eligible taxpayers through April 30; and WHEREAS some qualified taxpayers may not receive their Homestead Property Tax Credit checks in
time to make their property tax payments at their city or township; and WHEREAS the waiver of County interest and fees through April 30, 2016 will have no measureable
impact on General Fund revenues. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in accordance
with Section 211.59(3) of Michigan Compiled Laws, authorizes the Oakland County Treasurer to waive all County interest and fees (for the 2015 property tax collections) through April 30, 2016, for eligible
taxpayers who have qualified at their city or township for a local exemption under Section 211.44(3). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to notify by mail those who
are eligible for this exemption pursuant to Section 211.44(3) of Michigan Compiled Laws. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16002 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECOND FLOOR REMODELING PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Information Technology (IT) Department has been working to implement programs to attract and recruit IT talent; and
WHEREAS the current hiring market in Southeast Michigan is extremely competitive evidenced by the recent hiring of several thousand technology workers in the private sector; and
WHEREAS the Information Technology (IT) Building (building 49 West) was built in 1991; and WHEREAS the current floorplan provides a traditional office and high walled cubicle environment; and
WHEREAS the current layout of this area (high cubed walls) inhibits the ability to collaborate and communicate with co-workers on projects; and
WHEREAS the office redesign is the next step in a multi-faceted approach to staff retention and recruitment; and
WHEREAS with the Board of Commissioner’s support, IT has already implemented a salary study and offers flexible work schedules which have helped to reduce our vacancy rate from 21% to our current
level of 13.5%; and WHEREAS recruitment and retention of high quality talent will be enhanced with an attractive/modern
workplace; and
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WHEREAS one of the many things that employees are looking for is an open, collaborative workspace; and
WHEREAS greater collaboration and communication between staff members is needed for successful delivery in a team oriented environment; and
WHEREAS a nicely designed open office concept fosters collaboration, reduces time spent for employees to search for meeting areas, and attracts young talent; and
WHEREAS open office concepts also have the reputation of maintaining work force continuity and making everyone accessible; and
WHEREAS high cubed walls inhibit the flow of natural light throughout the area and natural light increases productivity, energy, and creativity; and
WHEREAS the updated design will allow light from the outside to filter throughout the entire area; and WHEREAS color schemes play a role in determining the atmosphere and energy of a room and research
has shown that every color is capable of invoking a different emotional response and can improve productivity; and
WHEREAS the updated design includes bright and energizing colors; and WHEREAS studies show it is important for employees to get up and move around, occasionally going to
another location to work; and WHEREAS the updated floor plan creates collaboration areas where employees can group casually to
brainstorm or work together; and WHEREAS recent studies have shown the dangers of sitting all day for overall employee health; and
WHEREAS the updated furniture includes a sit-to-stand feature that allows staff to stand while they work with appropriately designed ergonomic furniture; and
WHEREAS this project will serve as a template and pilot for potential remodeling in the remainder of the building; and
WHEREAS Facilities Planning & Engineering and IT have designed a project to remove existing walls, reconfigure wiring and lighting, re-direct the air handling system to accommodate an open design, install
new carpeting, and replace the furniture; and WHEREAS Exhibit A shows the current second floor office layout and Exhibit B shows the proposed
layout; and WHEREAS the Facilities Planning & Engineering Division secured County Executive approval to proceed
with the remodeling and pre-approval from the Planning & Building Committee to issue bids; and WHEREAS the total cost of the Information Technology Second Floor Remodeling Project is $473,734,
including $61,791 for contingency; and WHEREAS funding in the amount of $473,734 for the Information Technology 2nd Floor Remodeling
Project is available for transfer from the FY 2016-25 Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Information Technology 2nd Floor Remodeling Project (#100000002280) in the amount of $473,734.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of funding in the amount of $473,734 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work
Order Fund (#40400) to establish the Information Technology 2nd Floor Remodeling Project (#100000002280) as detailed below:
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100)
#1040101-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($473,734)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400) Project ID 100000002280, Activity PROJ
#1040101-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $473,734 $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Facilities Management Project Estimate – Information Technology – 037 – Second Floor
Reconfigure, Existing/Demo Floor Plan – Second Floor, Proposed Furniture Plan – Second Floor on file in County Clerk’s office.
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(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15316 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - REQUEST TO DONATE EXPIRED N-95 MASKS TO WORLD MEDICAL RELIEF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS between 2006 and 2007 the Health Division purchased 4,007 cases of N-95 respirator masks for the personal protection of Public Health workers in the event of a pandemic; and
WHEREAS according to the manufacturer, these masks have expired their date of guaranteed personal protection against infectious agents; and
WHEREAS an adequate replacement supply has been purchased for Health Division employees with Public Health Emergency Preparedness funds; and
WHEREAS the World Medical Relief, Inc. is a Michigan non-profit organization that was established for the purpose of obtaining contributions of medical and dental supplies, equipment, and prescription drugs
for distribution to individuals, clinics, and hospitals throughout the world for the benefit of indigent persons; and
WHEREAS the World Medical Relief is willing to accept all of the expired N-95 masks and would assume responsibility of removing the masks at no cost to the Health Division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and authorizes the donation of expired N-95 masks from the Health Division to the World Medical Relief, Inc.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #15316) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – REQUEST TO DONATE EXPIRED N-95 MASKS TO WORLD MEDICAL RELIEF
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 Health Division purchased 4,007 cases of N-95 respirator masks between 2006 and 2007 for the personal protection of Public Health workers in the event of a pandemic.
2. These masks have since expired their date of guaranteed personal protection against infectious agents.
3. The World Medical Relief, Inc. is willing to accept all of the expired N-95 masks and assume responsibility of removing the masks at no cost to the Health Division.
4. An adequate replacement supply has been purchased for Health Division employees with Public Health Emergency Preparedness funds.
5. No budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*REPORT (MISC. #15317)
BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: CORPORATION COUNSEL - CREATION OF SECRETARY I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on January 13, 2016, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
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HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15317 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: CORPORATION COUNSEL – CREATION OF SECRETARY I POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS changes in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which took effect July 1, 2015, resulted in
Corporation Counsel becoming the FOIA Coordinator for all County departments, with the exception of three; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel is required to track each FOIA request and FOIA response for the departments, and review FOIA denials; and
WHEREAS in the three month time period since the legislative changes took effect, Corporation Counsel has helped facilitate 1,035 FOIA requests; and
WHEREAS the vast majority of these requests they would not have seen absent this legislative change; and
WHEREAS the new FOIA responsibilities have dramatically increased the work load of Corporation Counsel’s support staff as they are required to review FOIA matters on a daily basis due to the short time
frame required for the County to respond to a FOIA request; and WHEREAS from fiscal year 2012 through fiscal year 2015, the number of assignments per attorney in
Corporation Counsel has increased by twenty-eight cases per attorney due to collection of unpaid debt, G2G and information technology contracts; and
WHEREAS the increase in attorney cases has resulted in the number of assignments to increase by two hundred and twenty-five for support staff; and
WHEREAS these assignments have also increased in complexity requiring more working hours to complete; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed its operations and determined areas where efficiencies could be realized; and
WHEREAS it has been determined that a full-time Secretary I is needed in Corporation Counsel to allow their office to meet their statutory obligations and continue to meet the demands, expectations, and legal
needs of their clients; and WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has had a Secretary I working in its offices on a temporary basis since
August 12, 2015; and WHEREAS a part-time non-eligible Secretary I was created through the Emergency Salaries Reserve
Account to provide assistant with the FOIA workload; and WHEREAS it would improve efficiency and responsiveness to have an additional secretary available to
handle the typing and filing of court documents and other administrative duties; and WHEREAS having an additional secretary would enable the office to continue to provide quality legal
services in a timely matter; and WHEREAS funding for this position is available in the Emergency Salaries Reserve Account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the creation of one (1) Full-Time Eligible Secretary I in Corporation Counsel (#1010501).
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #15317) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: CORPORATION COUNSEL – CREATION OF SECRETARY I POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. Changes in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which took effect July 1, 2015, resulted in
Corporation Counsel becoming the FOIA Coordinator for the majority of the County departments.
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2. In the three months since the legislative changes took effect, Corporation Counsel has helped facilitate 1,035 FOIA requests which requires tracking the requests and responses and reviewing
all denials. 3. This revision of the FOIA statute has resulted in an increase in the support staff’s responsibilities.
4. It has been determined that a full-time Secretary I is needed in Corporation Counsel to allow the office to meet their statutory obligations and continue to meet the demands, expectations, and
legal needs of their clients. 5. Funding for this position is available in the Emergency Salaries Reserve Account.
6. The FY 2016 – 2018 Budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2016 FY 2017-FY 2018 Expenditures
9090101-196030-740058 Emergency Salaries ($43,128) ($62,296) 1010501-181020-702010 Corp Counsel-Salaries $ 23,259 $33,596
1010501-181020-722900 Corp Counsel-FB Adj $ 19,869 $28,700 Total Expenditures $ - $ -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.) *REPORT (MISC. #15324) BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on January 11, 2016, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15324 BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12 and Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS even with the diligent efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement, human trafficking is the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world today, according to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services; and WHEREAS human trafficking is a crime against humanity that violates the most basic human rights and
victims suffer a horrible injustice; and WHEREAS human trafficking victims are children – boys and girls, along with adults – men and women
who are recruited, harbored, obtained, or exported through force, fraud or coercion for the purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labor, involuntary servitude, debt bondage and other methods of slavery; and
WHEREAS as many as 100,000 to 300,000 American children – boys and girls, as young as 11 years old, are at risk of being trafficked for commercial sex in the United States each year; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has the 11th largest call volume to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline; and
WHEREAS Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has identified human trafficking as a serious concern for law enforcement agencies, coordinating efforts for training, awareness and victim care; and
WHEREAS the Human Trafficking Commission Act, Act 325 of 2014, established the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission for the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation to the illegal act of human
trafficking in the State; and
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WHEREAS on January 14, 2015 a majority of the new legislation from the 2014 Human Trafficking Legislative Package took effect to fight against the horrific crimes of human trafficking; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognized the seriousness of human trafficking and sponsored a successful event in 2014 to provide human trafficking professional training
and public awareness in Oakland County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners continue to
recognize the ongoing threat of human trafficking of vulnerable adults and children and the safety of the citizens of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the creation of the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force to serve as the leading resource for Oakland
County in the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation related to the cruel and illegal act of human trafficking in all its forms, through education, advocacy and collaboration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force leadership will be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners as follows:
(1) Oakland County Commissioner to serve as Co-Chairperson
(1) Oakland County Human Services Coordinating Council to serve as Co-Chairperson
(1) Oakland County Commissioner to serve as Vice Chairperson
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force leadership
(appointing authority) will appoint a representative (member) from each of the following: (1) Representative from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Sheriff Office – Chaplain Corps
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Circuit Court – Family/Youth Assistance
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Children’s Village
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Health and Human Services Department
(1) Representative from the Oakland County Schools
(1) Representative from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
(1) Representative from a Community Agency
(1) Representative from a Victim Services Agency
(1) Representative from a Non-Profit Organization
(1) Representative from an Emergency Housing Organization
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the initial appointments to the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task
Force shall be for a term expiring December 31, 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, following the term of the initial appointments, the term of office for
members of the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force shall be two years, coinciding with the terms of office for members of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED if a vacancy occurs on the Task Force, the appointing authority will make an appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that other interested individuals, community organizations and non-profits may be invited to offer assistance by the Co-Chairpersons and Vice Chairperson of the Oakland County
Human Trafficking Task Force. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force shall be authorized
to do the following: (a) Identify sources of funding to combat human trafficking in Oakland County and
make recommendations to appropriate agencies to access this funding when relevant. (b) Identify opportunities to provide information and training regarding human trafficking to
law enforcement, judicial, social services, health care, educational and other appropriate agencies.
(c) Collect and analyze information regarding human trafficking in Oakland County. (d) Improve the coordination of information sharing and the activities of agencies combatting
human trafficking in Oakland County. (e) Review existing services and activities to combat human trafficking in Oakland County,
make recommendations for improvement and provide informational materials to assist crime victims in accessing these programs.
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(f) Improve public awareness of the crime of human trafficking and preventative measures.
(g) Make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding potential changes in federal, state, county or local policies or laws that would enhance efforts to combat and
prevent the crime of human trafficking. (h) Plan, coordinate and implement community events to expand public awareness, provide
education and training, and the prevention of human trafficking. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies to Michigan’s Attorney General Bill Schuette, the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, The Michigan Rescue and Reach Coalition, Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Oakland Schools, Oakland County
Community Mental Health Authority, Common Ground Crisis Resource Center, Crossroads for Youth, Jewish Family Services, Youth Assistance for Oakland County and the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, JANET JACKSON, BILL DWYER, MICHAEL GINGELL, PHILIP
WEIPERT, MICHAEL SPISZ, JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG, HUGH CRAWFORD, BOB
GOSSELIN, EILEEN KOWALL, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, NANCY QUARLES, BOB
HOFFMAN, WADE FLEMING, DAVID BOWMAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TOM
MIDDLETON, DAVE WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, ADAM KOCHENDERFER
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16003
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - OAKLAND
UNIVERSITY, FISCAL YEAR 2016 REACH GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland University in partnership with Oakland County Health Division and on behalf of the
Healthy Pontiac We Can! Coalition, was awarded a three year grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH); and
WHEREAS Oakland University wishes to continue sub-contracting under the REACH grant with Oakland County Health Division to implement evidence and practice-based strategy activities to reduce the
devastating effects of obesity and chronic disease within the City of Pontiac; and WHEREAS the FY 16 contract period begins October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; and
WHEREAS this contract is expected to be renewed for an additional year ending September 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS grant funding for this contract period is in the amount of $179,688 which is an increase of $80,444 (81%) over the previous fiscal year; and
WHEREAS the REACH grant will continue to fund one (1) SR FTE Public Health Educator II position for this project by under-filling the currently vacant MCH Block Grant SR FTE Public Health Nutritionist III
position (#1060291-07360); and WHEREAS this Grant Agreement has been submitted through the County Executive's Contract Review
Process and is recommended for approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Oakland University’s Agreement in the amount of $179,688, beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the REACH grant will continue to fund one (1) SR FTE Public Health Educator II position for this project by under-filling the currently vacant MCH Block Grant SR FTE Public
Health Nutritionist III position (#1060291-07360). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, be contingent upon the
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level of funding for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%).
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 – Health Division 2016 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Grant (OU Reach), Oakland University Subcontract for
the Office of Research Administration, Attachment 1: Scope of Work, Attachment 2: Staffing and Attachment 3: Itemized Budget and Justification Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16003) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, FISCAL YEAR 2016 REACH 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. Oakland University, on behalf of the Healthy Pontiac We Can! Coalition, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
(REACH) program, has awarded the Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division funding in the amount of $179,688; an increase of $80,444 over the
previous award. 2. Funds will be used to implement evidence and practice based strategy activities to reduce the
devastating effects of obesity and chronic disease within the City of Pontiac, Michigan. 3. The grant period extends from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. The contract is
expected to be renewed for one additional year ending September 30, 2017 and approved via separate resolution once received.
4. Under this project, a portion of the funding will be used to cover one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Public Health Educator II position within the Health/CHPIS unit of the
Health Division under the REACH Fund (#28611). 5. This SR FTE Public Health Educator II position will be under-filling one (1) SR FTE Public Health
Nutritionist III position (#1060291-07360) currently vacant within the Health/Infant Promotion unit of the Health Division under the Health MCH Block Grant Fund (#28563).
6. The future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available.
7. The FY 2016 Special Revenue Budget is amended as follows: REACH FUND (#28611)
GR0000000743/Budget Reference 2016 activity: GLB analysis: GLB FY 2016
Revenues 1060233-133340-610313 Federal Operating Grants $ 179,688
Total Revenues $ 179,688 Expenditures
1060233-133340-702010 Salaries $ 45,213 1060233-133340-722740 Fringe Benefits 38,431
1060233-133340-730072 Advertising 27,200 1060233-133340-730926 Indirect Costs 6,262
1060233-133340-731115 License and Permits 1,404 1060233-133340-731346 Personal Mileage 1,075
1060233-133340-731941 Training 500 1060233-133340-731388 Printing 26,920
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1060233-133340-750294 Materials & Supplies 9,073 1060233-133340-750399 Office Supplies 1,750
1060233-133340-750448 Postage 18,450 1060233-133340-774636 Info Tech Operations 2,800
1060233-133340-774677 Insurance 250 1060233-133340-778675 Telephone Communications 360
Total Expenditures $ 179,688 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16004
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – AMENDMENT #1 OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
SERVICES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (CMH Authority) was awarded a five
year grant by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) titled “Transforming Youth Suicide Prevention”; and
WHEREAS MR #15179 approved the intergovernmental agreement between the CMH Authority and the Oakland County Health Division to address youth suicide prevention in Oakland County through training
of key community leaders from public health, schools, law enforcement, mental health and other community sectors and implement suicide prevention programming for youth; and
WHEREAS the CMH Authority would like to amend the agreement to continue funding for the period beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; and
WHEREAS grant funding for the FY 2016 period is in the amount of $163,630, a decrease of $2,062 (1.2%) which will not impact the special revenue position for this project; and
WHEREAS this amendment #1 will provide continued funding of the one (1) SR Full Time Eligible Public Health Educator II position that was created in MR #15179; and
WHEREAS this amendment has been submitted through the County Executive's Contract Review Process and is recommended for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority’s amendment #1 of the Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Oakland County Health Division for suicide prevention services in the amount of $163,630, for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation of the special revenue position in the grant is contingent upon continued
future levels of grant funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Grant Agreement
and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%). 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 – Health & Human Services Suicide Prevention Grant – Amendment #1
(FY 2016 Funding), Oakland County Interlocal Agreement Between Oakland County and the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority for Suicide Prevention Services Amendment #1, Exhibit
I: Financial and Reporting Obligations, Financial Status Report – Michigan Department of Community Health and TYSP Work Plan Goals and Objectives FY 16 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16004) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
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IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – AMENDMENT #1 OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE
OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (CMH Authority) has awarded the Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division funding in the
amount of $163,630; a decrease of $2,062 from the previous award. 2. Funds will be used to train key community leaders from schools, law enforcement, the community
as well as youth and implement suicide prevention programming for youth. 3. Miscellaneous Resolution #15179 approved an intergovernmental agreement between CMH
Authority and Oakland County Health Division to address youth suicide prevention through September 30, 2015.
4. CMH Authority would like to amend the agreement to continue funding for the period beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
5. Under this project, a portion of the funding will be used to cover one (1) Special Revenue Full-Time Eligible Public Health Educator II position (#1060233-11673) within the Health/CHPIS unit
of the Health Division under the Suicide Prevention Fund (#28615). 6. The future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding
available. 7. The FY 2016 Special Revenue Budget is amended as follows:
SUICIDE PREVENTION FUND (#28615)
GR0000000725/Budget Reference 2016 activity: GLB analysis: GLB
FY 2016 Revenues
1060233-133390-610313 Federal Operating Grants $ 163,630 Total Revenues $ 163,630
Expenditures
1060233-133390-702010 Salaries $ 50,085 1060233-133390-722740 Fringe Benefits 35,841
1060233-133390-730373 Contracted Services 21,015 1060233-133390-730926 Indirect Costs 7,588
1060233-133390-731941 Training 15,126 1060233-133390-732018 Travel and Conference 7,725
1060233-133390-732165 Workshops & Meetings 6,600 1060233-133390-750294 Materials & Supplies 16,000
1060233-133390-774677 Insurance 250 1060233-133390-778675 Telephone Communications 3,400
Total Expenditures $ 163,630 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15319
BY: Human Resources Committee, Michael Spisz, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN AMENDEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Employees Retirement System was established on January 1, 1946 under the authority of Section 12a of Act No. 156, Public Acts of 1851 (M.C.L. §46.12a, M.S.A. 5-333(1),
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(as amended, “Retirement System”). As it existed before January 1, 1994, the Retirement System consisted solely of a defined benefit plan ("DB Part"). Effective as hereafter defined, the Retirement
System was amended for all Employees hired after an appropriate Effective Date to consist of a defined contribution part ("DC Part"). Effective as hereinafter identified, Members of the Retirement System who
were hired before the appropriate Effective Date had an election, as described in Section 9.1, to become a member of the DC Part of this Retirement System. This Retirement System is continued for the purpose
of providing retirement income to qualifying Employees and former Employees, and survivor income to their qualifying Beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS the Trustees have resolved to provide retirement benefits to eligible Oakland County Employees (and their Beneficiaries) in the event of death, such benefits being paid from the Trust, and
being maintained for the exclusive benefit of the eligible Employees and their Beneficiaries. It being further understood, that except as provided in Section 4.12 and 14.03, no part of the corpus or income of
the Trust shall revert to the County of Oakland, as the Employer, or with be used for or diverted to purposes other than the exclusive benefit of eligible Participants and their Beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS the Trustees wish this Defined Contribution Plan to enjoy the benefits of qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ("IRC" or "the Code," interchangeably) and, to that end, have agreed
and resolved to establish and maintain said Plan to comply with the Code, as amended, as well as any other applicable statutes, acts, revenue rulings and regulations, and
WHEREAS the Trustees wish to amend and restate the prior Plan, including the 1996 Resolution #96277, and 2001 Resolution #01301, Oakland County Employees Retirement System Defined Contribution
Resolutions to reflect accumulated changes, remove references to obsolete language, comply with applicable state and federal law, and to further separate the DC Part of the Plan from the DB Part, and
WHEREAS the provisions set forth in this restatement shall only relate to the DC Part of the Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Trustees of the Oakland County Retirement System Defined
Contribution Plan, pursuant to the powers and duties vested in them by the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, originally effective on January 1, 1994 and as later amended, have been incorporated in this
Restated Oakland County Retirement System Defined Contribution Plan, effective as of December 2015. This Restated Plan applies to all service and benefits accrued after its effective date. Those individuals
who ceased participating in this Plan prior to its restatement date shall have their rights and obligations determined under the terms of the applicable prior plan(s).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assets of the Defined Contribution Plan (“Plan”) shall continue to be held in trust, with Oakland County Retirement and Deferred Compensation Board serving as trustee
(“Trustee”), for the exclusive benefit of Plan participants and their beneficiaries, and the assets shall not be diverted to any other purpose.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Employees Retirement System Restated Resolution 1996 as Amended, December 2015 (Defined Contribution on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #15319)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Employees Retirement System originally consisted solely of a Defined Benefit Plan and was amended January 1, 1994 to include a Defined Contribution Plan.
2. The Trustees wish this Defined Contribution Plan to enjoy the benefits of qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and have agreed to maintain the plan to comply with the Code as
well as other applicable statutes, acts, revenue rulings and regulations. 3. The Trustees wish to amend the Plan to reflect accumulated changes, remove references to
obsolete language, comply with applicable state and federal law, and to further separate the
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Defined Contribution Part of the Plan from the Defined Benefit Part and that the restated plan is effective December 2015.
4. No budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15320
BY: Human Resources Committee, Michael Spisz, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 1st QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY 2016 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1
- 21 provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2016 identifies the job studies conducted and the salary grade changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this review process;
and WHEREAS funding is available in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement any GF/GP
salary grade changes resulting from this Salary Administration Plan Quarterly Report recommendation; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Parks & Rec Fund, the FM&O Fund, and the Fringe Benefit Fund to implement any PR salary grade changes resulting from this Salary Administration Plan Quarterly Report
recommendation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to increase the salary grade of the following classifications:
Classification From Grade Points To Grade Points Public Health Sanitarian Technician 8 305 9 320
Public Health Sanitarian 10 360 11 375 Senior Public Health Sanitarian 11 375 14 463
Forensic Toxicologist Chemist 12 400 14 468 Chief – FM&O 17 591 18 611
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to change the total points of the following classifications with no change in salary grade:
Classification Grade From Points To Points Employee Benefits Specialist 9 318 315
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following new classification: Classification FLSA Status Salary Grade Total Points
Audio Video Equipment Specialist Non-Exempt 12 408 Employee Benefits Specialist II Non-Exempt 10 343
Retirement Specialist II Non-Exempt 10 340 Natural Resource Project Coordinator Non-Exempt 13 458
Employee Recognition & Wellness Supervisor Exempt 14 463 Employee Training & Development Supervisor Exempt 14 463
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to retitle the following classifications: From Classification To Classification Salary Grade
Employee Benefits Specialist Employee Benefits Specialist I 9 Retirement Specialist Retirement Specialist I 9
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to upwardly reclassify the following position: Position Current Classification Grade New Classification Grade
3010201-09097 Audio Video Equip Tech 10 Audio Video Equipment Specialist 12 1050520-00451 Employee Benefits Spec 9 Employee Benefits Specialist II 10
5060101-10732 Natural Resource Planner 11 Natural Resource Project Coordinator 13 1050525-03138 Human Resources Analyst III 13 Employee Recognition & Wellness 14
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Supervisor BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete the following classification:
Supervisor – Training & Development Natural Resource Planner
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Salary Administration First Quarterly Report for FY 2016 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #15320)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 1st QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FY 2016 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 Human Resources Department (HR), with approval from the Board of Commissioners,
provides a process for departments and employees requesting a review of the salary grade placement classifications for Grades 1 – 21.
2. The 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2016 identifies job studies conducted and salary grade changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this review process.
3. The salary grade of five (5) classifications will be increased: a. Public Health Sanitarian Technician from grade 8 to grade 9
b. Public Health Sanitarian from grade 10 to grade 11 c. Senior Public Health Sanitarian from grade 11 to grade 14
d. Forensic Toxicologist Chemist from grade 12 to grade 14 e. Chief – FM&O from grade 17 to grade 18
4. Six (6) new classifications will be created: a. Audio Video Equipment Specialist
b. Employee Benefits Specialist II c. Retirement Specialist II
d. Natural Resource Project Coordinator e. Employee Recognition & Wellness Supervisor
f. Employee Training & Development Supervisor 5. Four (4) positions will be reclassified:
a. Audio Video Equip. Tech. (grade 10) to Audio Video Equipment Specialist (grade 12) b. Employee Benefits Spec. (grade 9) to Employee Benefits Specialist II (grade 10)
c. Natural Resource Planner (grade 11) to Natural Resource Project Coord. (grade 13) d. HR Analyst III (grade 13) to Employee Recognition & Wellness Supervisor (grade 14)
6. Two (2) classifications will be retitled: a. Employee Benefits Specialist to Employee Benefits Specialist I
b. Retirement Specialist to Retirement Specialist I 7. Two (2) classifications will be deleted:
a. Supervisor-Training & Development b. Natural Resource Planner
8. One (1) classification point factors will change with no change in salary grade. a. Employee Benefits Specialist
9. The position reclassifications will be effective January 23, 2016. 10. General Fund/General Purpose Fund positions will be funded from Non-Departmental Class &
Rate Change, which will require a transfer from Non-Departmental Emergency Salaries Reserve of $200,000. There is a net impact of $78,866 in FY 2016 and $113,902 in FY 2017 and FY 2018.
11. The HR Proprietary Fund (PR) positions will be funded by the Fringe Benefit Fund with a net
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impact of $1,171 in FY 2016, $1,724 for FY 2017 and $1,742 for FY 2018. 12. The Facilities Management position will be funded by the Proprietary (PR) FM&O Fund with a net
impact of $5,122 in FY 2016, $7,547 in FY 2017 and $6,622 in FY 2018. 13. The Fiscal Services Division will prepare a FY 2016 First Quarter amendment for approval by the
Parks and Recreation Commission to adjust the Parks and Recreation Salary and Fringe Benefit budget allocation based on FY 2015 activity which will provide position vacancy favorability of
$3,763 in FY 2016 and $5,436 for both FY 2017 and FY 2018 to cover the HR recommendation. 14. The FY 2016-2018 Budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2016 FY 2017-2018
Expenditures 9090101-196030-740058 Non-Dept-Emergency Salaries Reserve ($200,000) ($200,000)
9090101-196030-740037 Non-Dept-Class & Rate Change 200,000 200,000 9090101-196030-740037 Non-Dept-Class & Rate Change (78,866) (113,902)
1060220-134390-702010 H&HS-Environmental Health - Salaries 43,488 62,815 1060220-134390-722900 H&HS-Environmental Health - FB Adjustment 16,834 24,301
1060220-134190-702010 H&HS-Environmental Health - Salaries 3,318 4,792 1060220-134190-722900 H&HS-Environmental Health - FB Adjustment 1,284 1,855
3010201-121100-702010 Circuit Court-Business Division - Salaries 2,078 3,002 3010201-121100-722900 Circuit Court-Business Division - FB Adjustment 805 1,162
4030901-116240-702010 Sheriff-Investigative Forensic Srvcs – Salaries 7,973 11,517 4030901-116240-722900 Sheriff-Investigative Forensic Srvcs-FB Adj 3,086 4,458
Total General Fund Expenditures $ - $ -
FRINGE BENEFITS FUND (#67800) FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Expenses
1050525-183150-731818 HR Bnfts-Training & Dev-Spcl Event Prgrm $3,612 $5,321 $5,374 1050525-183150-702010 HR Bnfts-Training & Dev-Salaries (2,604) (3,836) (3,875)
1050525-183150-722900 HR Bnfts-Training & Dev-FB Adjustment (1,008) (1,485) (1,500) 1050520-183160-731458 HR Bnfts-Employee Benefits-Prof. Srvcs (2,441) (3,597) (3,632)
1050520-183160-702010 HR Bnfts-Employee Benefits - Salaries 1,760 2,593 2,619 1050520-183160-722900 HR Bnfts-Employee Benefits-FB Adjustment 681 1,004 1,014
Total Fringe Benefits Fund Expenses $ - $ - $ -
FACILITIES MAINT AND OPERATIONS FUND (#63100) FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Revenues
1040719-140399-665882 Planned Use of Balance $5,122 $7,547 $7,622 Total Revenues $5,122 $7,547 $7,622
Expenses 1040719-140399-702010 FM&O Maintenance – Salaries $3,693 $5,441 $5,495
1040719-140399-722900 FM&O Maintenance - FB Adjustment 1,429 2,106 2,127 Total Expenses $5,122 $7,547 $7,622
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16005 BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2016 – FISCAL YEAR 2018 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEE’S UNION (O.C.E.U.) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and Oakland County Employee’s Union (O.C.E.U.), have been
negotiating an agreement for approximately 362 employees; and
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WHEREAS a three year collective bargaining agreement has been reached for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for a 3% wage increase for Fiscal Year 2016 for all employees represented by this bargaining with exceptions to the following four (4) classifications; and
WHEREAS new salary ranges have been established for the Groundskeeper Crew Chief, Groundskeeper Specialist – Irrigation, Inmate Booking Clerk and Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides a “Me-Too” wage increase with the general non-represented employees for Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that the County will increase the Retirement Health Savings Plan contribution from $50 to $75 per pay period for those employees eligible for the Retirement Health
Savings Plan; and WHEREAS this agreement provides for a “Me-Too” for any benefit modifications implemented beginning
January 1, 2017; further this agreement provides for a Benefit Re-opener pertaining to the Cadillac Tax Provision for calendar year 2018; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that the Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III in the Parks & Recreation Department shall receive weekend on-call pay; and
WHEREAS effective with the execution of this agreement, the provisions of the Oakland County Merit System holiday pay, premium pay and overtime on holidays shall apply to the members of this bargaining
unit; specific to the Inmate Booking Clerks, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve shall be treated as holidays in every year without regard to the day of the week on which they fall; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that Forced Overtime for the Inmate Booking Clerks shall be assigned by providing that scheduled vacation days shall be given priority to NOT be forced. With the
exception that the Department cannot force a Booking Clerk already working a double shift; therefore the person without a scheduled vacation day, or on their Friday, would be forced first regardless of seniority.
A Booking Clerk who is on their Friday would be next. The Booking Clerk with a scheduled vacation day the next day would be forced last. Deputies will not be forced to work Booking Clerk positions; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for a $90.00 yearly boot allowance for eligible members of this bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS the following Arbitrators (George Roumell, Mark Glazer and Anne Patton) shall be added to the current list of agreed upon Arbitrators; and
WHEREAS this agreement has a Letter of Agreement regarding the Right to Work Act indicating any employee may voluntarily cancel or revoke the authorization for check-off deduction upon written notice to
the Employer and the Union during the following time periods: December 15 to December 31 each year; and fifteen (15) days prior to expiration of this collective bargaining agreement; and
WHEREAS this agreement has a Letter of Agreement regarding the Vehicle Policy in the Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Department, to provide for County vehicles to be taken home by the on-call
employee as authorized by the Manager; and WHEREAS this agreement has a Letter of Agreement regarding Shift Differential and in that if the County
determines an increase to the Shift Differential is necessary, then employees covered by this bargaining unit would be eligible for the increase provided to the general non-represented employees, at the same
time and in the same manner; and WHEREAS the Collective Bargaining 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
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employee’s Union, covering the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018, and that the Board
Chairperson on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said Collective Bargaining Agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to approve the following classification salary ranges: Inmate Booking Clerk
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 1,283.53 1,361.19 1,438.85 1,516.36 1,594.12 1,671.58
Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
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1,808.88 1,911.94 2,014.94 2,117.72 2,220.62 2,331.65 Groundskeeper Crew Chief
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 1,438.44 1,525.22 1,612.23 1,699.08 1,786.08 1,872.94
Groundskeeper Specialist – Irrigation
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 1,350.93 1,432.36 1,514.21 1,595.85 1,677.52 1,758.83
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Copy of Summary of Agreement Between Oakland County and the Oakland County Employees Union 2015 and The County of Oakland and Oakland County Employees Union Collective Bargaining
Agreement 2016 – 2018 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16005) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2016 – FISCAL YEAR 2018 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND
COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNION (O.C.E.U) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. The County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees Union (OCEU), representing
approximately 362 personnel from Animal Control, Sheriff’s Office, Facilities Maintenance and Operations – Custodial, Facilities Maintenance and Operations - Maintenance, Facilities
Maintenance and Operations – Grounds, Parks and Recreation, and the Water Resources Commissioner have negotiated a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of
October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018. 2. This agreement includes a 3% wage increase for Fiscal Year 2016 for all employees represented
by this bargaining agreement with the exception of four classifications. 3. The classifications of Inmate Booking Clerk, Skilled Maintenance Mechanic II, Groundskeeper
Crew Chief, and Groundskeeper Specialist – Irrigation will be amended in accordance with the new salary ranges provided.
4. This additional wage increase for the Inmate Booking Clerks will be reflected in the Sheriff’s Corrective Services Division General Fund budgeted salary and fringe benefit line items. Funding
is available in the Non-departmental Classification and Rate Change line item. 5. The Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III classification additional wage and benefit increase will be
reflected in the Water Resources Commissioner’s Drain Equipment Fund (#63900) and the Water and Sewer Trust Fund (#57010).
6. The Groundskeeper Crew Chief and Groundskeeper Specialist - Irrigation classification the additional wage and benefit increase will be reflected in the Facilities Maintenance and
Operations Fund (#63100). 7. The agreement provides for weekend on-call pay for the Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III
positions within Parks and Recreation and includes a no forced overtime policy for Inmate Booking Clerks in the Sheriff’s Office.
8. A “Me Too” provision applies for any wage increase for general non-represented employees for fiscal years 2017 and 2018; it will be applied at the same time in the same manner.
9. Also, a “Me Too” provision applies for any benefit modifications implemented beginning January 1, 2017 and provides for a Benefit Re-opener pertaining to the Cadillac Tax Provision for calendar
year 2018. 10. The County will provide a yearly $90 boot allowance for eligible members of this bargaining unit.
11. Also, this agreement provides an increase to the County’s contribution to the Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS) from $50 to $75 per pay period for eligible employees
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12. A budget amendment is as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2016 – FY 2018 Expenditures
9090101-196030-740037 Classification and Rate Chg. ($ 27,803) 4030301-112590-702010 Salaries 19,864
4030301-112590-722900 Fringe Ben Adj. 7,939 Total Expenditures $ 0
FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018
FACILITIES MAINT. & OPERATIONS FUND (#63100)
Revenue 1040725-140599-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 9,748 $ 10,586 $ 11,419
1040719-140399-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 33,534 $ 35,188 $ 36,577 Total Revenues $ 43,282 $ 45,774 $ 47,996
Expenses
1040725-140599-702010 Salaries. $ 6,826 $ 7,438 $ 8,047 1040725-140599-722900 Fringe Benefit Adj 2,652 2,878 3,102
1040725-140599-750140 Employee Footwear 270 270 270 1040719-140399-702010 Salaries. $ 23,232 $ 24,393 $ 25,368
1040719-140399-722900 Fringe Benefit Adj 9,852 10,345 10,759 1040719-140399-750140 Employee Footwear 450 450 450
Total Expenses $ 43,282 $ 45,774 $ 47,996
DRAIN EQUIPMENT FUND (#63900) Revenue
6010101-149760-631869 Reimb. Of Salaries $ 85,940 $ 87,608 $ 88,449 Total Revenues $ 85,940 $ 87,608 $ 88,449
Expenses
6010101-149760-702010 Salaries $ 59,992 $ 61,194 $ 61,803 6010101-149760-722900 Fringe Benefit Adj. 25,948 26,414 26,646
Total Expenses $ 85,940 $ 87,608 $ 88,449
WATER AND SEWER TRUST FUND (#57010) Revenue
6010101-149030-632086 Sewage Disposal Serv. $101,240 $102,908 $103,749 Total Revenues $101,240 $102,908 $103,749
Expenses
6010101-149030-771638 Drain Equipment Labor $ 85,940 $ 87,608 $ 88,449 6010101-149030-750581 Uniforms 15,300 15,300 15,300
Total Expenses $101,240 $102,908 $103,749 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16006
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 2100 SOUTH OPDYKE - CITY OF PONTIAC PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State
of Michigan of 1996, as amended (the “Act”), have established a redevelopment of Brownfields Redevelopment Authority and Board (OCBRA) to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields
within Oakland County’s communities; and WHEREAS the 2100 South Opdyke site in The City of Pontiac (the “Property”) is an environmental
hazard, a “facility” under state statute and a non-producing parcel; and WHEREAS a Brownfield clean up and redevelopment plan (the “Plan”) has been prepared to restore the
environmental and economic viability to a portion of this parcel, which is split out from its parent parcel; and
WHEREAS pursuant to OCBRA by-laws, a local committee has been appointed, participated in discussions regarding the proposed plan and project, reviewed the plan, and recommends its approval;
and WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has reviewed the Plan, and has been provided a reasonable opportunity to
express views and recommendations regarding the Plan in accordance with Sections 13 (13) of the Act, and has concurred with the provisions of the Plan; and
WHEREAS the OCBRA, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 13 of the Act, has approved a resolution (attached) adopting the Plan, and recommends the adoption of the Plan by the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners to be carried out within the City of Pontiac relating to the Inalfa redevelopment in the City of Pontiac.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan to be carried out within the City of Pontiac, relating to the 2100
South Opdyke redevelopment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan approved by
the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the 2100 S. Opdyke redevelopment in the City of Pontiac shall be held on January 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners’ Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Establishment of a Committee for the 2100 South Opdyke Brownfield Site November 30, 2015,
Resolution to Approve a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the 2100 South Opdyke Brownfield Project November 30, 2015, City of Pontiac Receivership Transition Advisory Board Minutes Tuesday, December
15, 2015, and Oakland County, Michigan Brownfield Plan for: Inalfa North American Headquarters Project 2100 S. Opdyke Rd., Pontiac, Michigan on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*REPORT (MISC. #15321)
BY: Finance Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – ACQUISTION OF A SHELTER
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SHELTER BUDDY) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, recommends the following
amendment: Change sixth WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS the acquisition of Shelter Buddy would be a one-time cost of $30,920.00 and a monthly system support and maintenance fee of $1,033.00 $345; and
Change last WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS funding of the one-time cost of $30,920.00 would come from the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center’s Legacy Fund and the on-going monthly charges of
$1,033.00 $345 would be added to the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center’s Information Technology budget line item.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15321
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – ACQUISTION OF A SHELTER
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SHELTER BUDDY) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center has been using their current
shelter management system since its acquisition in 2008; and WHEREAS the current shelter management system fosters poor customer service, ineffectively utilizes
staff, does not offer customized reporting tools and does not communicate with nationwide adoption websites such as Petfinder.com; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center, working with Information Technology, produced a Project Scope and Approach seeking the following benefits of purchasing a new
shelter management system: 1. Improved Customer Service
2. Increased Adoptions 3. Effective Use of Staff
4. Increased Efficiency 5. Improved Reporting Tools
6. Communication with Other Software 7. Increased Revenue – Dog Licenses
8. Improved Health and Well-Being of the Animals WHEREAS Shelter Buddy met all the criteria the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption
Center were looking for in a shelter management system when answering the RFP and during a demo put on for key Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center and Information Technology employees; and
WHEREAS the acquisition of Shelter Buddy would be a one-time cost of $30,920.00 and a monthly system support and maintenance fee of $1,033.00; and
WHEREAS funding of the one-time cost of $30,920.00 would come from the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center’s Legacy Fund and the on-going monthly charges of $1,033.00 would be
added to the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center’s Information Technology budget line item.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the shelter management purchase.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Animal Control Shelter Management Replacement Project Acquisition of Shelter Buddy October
21, 2015 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #15321) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – ACQUISTION OF A SHELTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SHELTER BUDDY)
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 Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center is requesting approval to purchase a new shelter management system called Shelter Buddy. The current shelter management system has become
cumbersome and inefficient, not offering customized reporting tools or the ability to communicate with nationwide adoption websites.
2. Shelter Buddy has a one-time cost of $30,920 which would be funded from the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center’s Legacy Fund.
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3. Shelter Buddy has a monthly maintenance cost of $345 which would be funded from the Non-Departmental Information Technology Development line item.
4. The FY 2016 – 2018 Budget is amended as follows:
ANIMAL CONTROL LEGACY FUND (#21310) FY 2016 FY 2017-18 Revenue
9010101-114000-665882 Planned use of balance $ 30,920 Total Revenue $ 30,920
Expenditures 9010101-114000-788001-10100 Transfer out – Gen. Fund $ 30,920
Total Expenditures $ 30,920 GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Revenue 1070801-114000-695500-21310 Transfer In-AC Legacy Fund $ 30,920
Total Revenue $ 30,920 Expenditures
1070801-114000-788001-63600 Transfer Out – IT Fund $ 30,920 9090101-114000-773630 Non-Dept Info Tech Dev (4,140) ($ 4,140)
1070801-114000-774636 Info Tech Operations 4,140 4,140 Total Expenditures $ 30,920 0
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (#63600) Revenue
1080101-152000-695500-10100 Transfer In – Gen. Fund $ 30,920 $ -0- 1080101-152000-631372 OC Depts Operations 4,140 4,140
Total Revenue $ 35,060 $ 4,140 Expenses
1080201-152010-731773 Software Purchases $ 30,920 $ -0- 1080201-152010-731780 Software Maintenance 4,140 4,140
Total Expenses $ 35,060 $ 4,140 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15322
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE-ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATION OF NASAL NALOXONE (NARCAN) FROM COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204 adopted a policy for Gift Donations; and
WHEREAS the Department of Community Mental Health would like to donate to the Sheriff’s Office approximately $20,000 worth of Nasal Naloxone (Narcan Kits) which has the ability to assist in a heroin
drug overdose; and WHEREAS Nasal Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can be used to counter the effects of opioid
overdose by displacing the opioids from the receptors in the brain that control the central nervous system and respiratory system; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office has Deputies fully trained in the use of administering Narcan nasal kits; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to accept the donation of the Narcan nasal kits. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
and accepts the gift of the Narcan Nasal Kits to the Sheriff’s Office from the Department of Community Mental Health.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #15322) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATION OF NASAL NALOXONE (NARCAN) FROM COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
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 Department of Community Mental Health would like to donate to the Sheriff’s Office approximately $20,000 worth of Nasal Naloxone (Narcan Kits) which have the ability to assist in a
heroin drug overdose. 2. The Sheriff’s Office has Deputies who are fully trained in the use of administering the Narcan
nasal kits. 3. The Sheriff has agreed to accept the donation of the Narcan nasal kits.
4. A budget amendment is not required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16007
BY: Public Services Committee - Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - OCCMHA REIMBURSEMENT FOR JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT
(JAWS) PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Corrective Services Division of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is comprised of 470
full and part-time employees; and WHEREAS the division's responsibilities include the jail supervising over 1,500 inmates, as well as court
services and campus security; and WHEREAS in the correctional setting the Sheriff has support services which include Inmate Program
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 the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) has agreed to reimburse
the County in an amount not to exceed $66,997 for the cost of two (2) part-time non-eligible Inmate Caseworker positions (#11611 and #11612) and an amount not to exceed $21,520 for one (1) part-time
non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Inmate Casework Specialist position (#11285) assigned to the Jail Alliance With Support (JAWS) program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the reimbursement up to $88,517 from OCCMHA for inmate casework services for October 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year
Inmate Caseworker positions (#11611 and #11612) in the Inmate Program Services Unit (#4030320). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year
Inmate Casework Specialist position (#11285). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of these positions are contingent upon continued
reimbursement 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 FY 2016 Inmate Caseworker Positions and Inmate Casework Specialist and Letter of Agreement for the FY 16 Inmate Caseworker Positions and Inmate
Casework Specialist (JAWS) Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16007) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE –- OCCMHA REIMBURSEMENT FOR JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT (JAWS) PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Sheriff’s Office has received reimbursement funding in the not to exceed amount of $88,517 by letter of agreement from the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA)
for the support of the female jail population post booking jail diversion program; in conjunction with the Jail Alliance with Support (JAWS). The positions funded enable the Sheriff’s Office to
provide mental health service to female inmates who are experiencing addiction problems, which include treatment readiness services, coordination with the Courts towards community re-
integration and follow-up services. 2. This award provides reimbursement funding to continue two General Fund/General Purpose
(GF/GP) part-time, non-eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Inmate Caseworker positions (#11611 and #11612) in the Inmate Program Services Unit (#4030320) with a not to exceed
amount of $66,997. 3. Also, to continue funding one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hour per year
Inmate Casework Specialist position in the Inmate Program Services Unit (#4030320) with a not to exceed amount of $21,520.
4. OCCMHA agrees to continue this supplemental funding arrangement for one (1) year for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at which time this funding arrangement will
be evaluated for extension and renewal; and is contingent upon continuation funding from OCCMHA.
5. No budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 28.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16008
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, 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 for one (1) GF/GP Inmate Caseworker position since 1999; and WHEREAS OCCMHA agrees to continue partial funding in the amount of $66,997 for one (1) GF/GP full-
time Inmate Caseworker (Position #4030320-06577) 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 2016 OCCMHA Letter of Agreement in the amount of $66,997 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, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this position is contingent upon continued reimbursement funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office FY 2016 Inmate Caseworker Position and Letter of
Agreement for the FY 2016 Inmate Caseworker Position Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16008)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, 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: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. The resolution authorizes the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA)
letter of agreement in order to continue partial reimbursement funding for one General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) full-time eligible Inmate Caseworker position (#4030320-06577)
in the amount not to exceed $66,997. 2. This position enables the Sheriff’s Office to provide mental health service to inmates having
serious and persistent mental illness. 3. OCCMHA agrees to provide this supplemental funding arrangement for one (1) year for the
period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at which time this funding arrangement will be evaluated for extension and renewal; and is contingent upon continuation funding from
OCCMHA. 4. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda, as amended: AYES: Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long,
McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bowman, Crawford. Dwyer. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the General Government Committee.
There were no items to report on the Regular agenda for the Human Resources Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16009
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - AVIATION UNIT ENGINE OVERHAUL FOR AIR 1
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #00211 authorized the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a helicopter (Air 1); and
WHEREAS the maintenance schedule for a helicopter requires a complete engine overhaul after 3,600 hours of flight time; and
WHEREAS Air 1 is nearing mandated timeframe for the engine overhaul and will require this aircraft to be out of service for 45 to 60 days; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost for mandated engine overhaul is between $275,000 and $350,000; and WHEREAS the funding for this mandated repair is available from the General Fund Sheriff Aviation
assigned fund balance; and
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WHEREAS if the cost of the repairs are less than the $350,000 the remaining balance will be returned to the General Fund Sheriff Aviation assigned fund balance; and
WHEREAS this has been through the County Executive review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
engine overhaul for Air 1 at the estimated cost of $350,000. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Correspondence from Deputy William Christenesen, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16010
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - KRONOS TELESTAFF AUTOMATED SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to implement the Kronos Telestaff Software to facilitate a
more efficient and automated staff scheduling system in the Corrections Division; and WHEREAS the current system requires considerable manpower for scheduling and hiring overtime to
meet staffing requirements; and WHEREAS the proposed system will automate the scheduling process based on established staffing
rules set up by the Sheriff’s Office that also follow union contract rules; and WHEREAS the proposed system will make better use of Corrections Sergeants time to focus on
command duties, training and supervision; and WHEREAS the proposed system reviews shift vacancies, availability of staff and notifying deputies of shift
opportunities via an automated phone call, text message or e-mail; and WHEREAS the initial implementation will be for the scheduling aspect of the product but will have the
ability to integrate with the PeopleSoft Time and Labor system the County uses to further operational efficiencies; and
WHEREAS Sheriff’s Office worked with Information Technology on product selection and the Kronos software product is already being effectively used by both Children’s Village and Facilities Maintenance &
Operations; and WHEREAS the estimated implementation cost for Sheriff’s Office project is $273,565 and the funding for
this project has been set aside in an assigned fund balance; and WHEREAS the on-going annual maintenance cost is estimated at $61,353 and is available within the
Sheriff’s Office existing budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
implementation of the Kronos Software automated scheduling project. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Correspondence from Doug Plachta, Kronos, and Oakland County Sheriff TeleStaff Budgetary Estimates on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16011
BY: Commissioners Michael J. Gingell, District #1; David Woodward, District #19; Shelley Taub, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PARTNERSHIP WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS AND DEFEAT THE LABEL TO PROVIDE ANTI-BULLYING TRAINING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS emotionally secure and safe learning environments for children and adults contribute to a healthy and vibrant future for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS bullying creates a climate of fear among students, inhibiting their ability to learn and contributing to other anti-social behaviors; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Education estimates that 160,000 students stay home every day due to bullying; and
WHEREAS 1 in 4 children are bullied per month according to Department of Justice statistics; and WHEREAS as many as 1 in 10 children drop out of or change schools according to research conducted
by the University Council for Educational Administration; and WHEREAS the Yale School of Medicine reports that there is now a strong connection between bullying,
being bullied and suicide, with suicide continuing to be one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of 14; and
WHEREAS according to recent statistics, revenge for bullying is one of the strongest motivations for school violence. Each month 282,000 students are reportedly attacked in high schools and 1 out of every
20 students has seen a student with a gun at school; and WHEREAS serious incidents in school districts throughout Oakland County have brought to light
challenges facing local students; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners recognized the importance of tackling the issue of bullying by
partnering with Oakland Schools in 2015 to provide expert training for local school administrators and teachers; and
WHEREAS an opportunity exists to continue to effectively combat school bullying by extending training and awareness directly to students; and
WHEREAS the non-profit Defeat the Label is taking the lead in providing anti-bullying education and team building with students in our County; and
WHEREAS Defeat the Label’s Upstander Program is designed to engage students in a meaningful, relevant conversation about negative social behaviors that lead to bullying within their school; and
WHEREAS the Upstander Program’s workshops facilitate the development of leadership abilities, critical thinking skills, and provide training in methods of effectively intervening in a bullying situation; and
WHEREAS Defeat the Label is seeking a partnership to extend the Upstander Program to local middle schools that have been deemed as at-risk due to the number of school incidences of bullying or have
received requests for support from school administrators; and WHEREAS this pilot program would provide training in targeted school districts representing the
geographic and demographic diversity of the County; and WHEREAS Oakland Schools is willing to act as the administrator in a partnership to extend the
Upstander Program to local middle schools; and WHEREAS this partnership with the Oakland Schools would provide a meaningful investment in Oakland
County’s future by fostering safe learning environments for children; and WHEREAS funds are available in the assigned fund balance of the Board of Commissioners Special
Projects Fund to cover the costs of the proposed pilot project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Defeat the Label Upstander program partnership with Oakland Schools in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairman of the Board to execute a contract for this program, subject to review by the County Executive contract review process,
and approve expenditures for this project. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
MICHAEL GINGELL, DAVE WOODWARD, SHELLEY TAUB, MICHAEL SPISZ, WADE
FLEMING, PHILIP WEIPERT, HUGH CRAWFORD, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, BOB
HOFFMAN, BILL DWYER
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16012
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BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, District #18; Michael Spisz, District #3; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Janet Jackson, District #21; Gary McGillivray,
District #20; Shelley Taub, District #12; David Woodward, District #19 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND CALL FOR LEGISLATION AMENDING PA 269 OF 2015 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in the closing hours of the 2015 session, the Michigan Legislature passed SB 571 providing
for numerous changes to Michigan’s Campaign Finance Act; and WHEREAS an amendment was inserted into SB 571 which creates new significant limitations on the
ability of local government officials to communicate with their citizens; and WHEREAS under the provisions of this amendment, a public body, or a person acting for a public body, is
prohibited from using public funds or resources for the purpose of communicating any information to the electorate regarding a local ballot question that is to appear on the ballot within 60 days of an election;
and WHEREAS in signing Senate Bill 571, Governor Snyder forwarded a message to the Legislature calling
for legislation to correct the language contained in this provision; and WHEREAS many local government officials, legal experts and members of the media have concluded
this law can be interpreted to limit the first amendment rights of local government officials to express their views on important public issues; and
WHEREAS this new law may also be interpreted to limit the ability of local governments and officials to distribute factual information and educational materials to assist voters in making informed decisions on
local proposals; and WHEREAS municipal elected and appointed officials have a civic and legal duty to the residents of their
communities to fully inform them regarding the issues placed before them, upon which they may exercise their constitutional right to vote; and
WHEREAS existing laws, including the former language in Section 57, and decades of guidance from the Michigan Secretary of State, already prohibit the use of public funds to advocate for or against ballot
issues; and WHEREAS existing laws already provided for an allowance for elected and appointed officials to express
their views without fear of violating the act; and WHEREAS because the new law bans only communication on local ballot issues, it creates inconsistent
treatment of statewide ballot questions versus local initiatives; and WHEREAS there are substantial questions regarding the constitutionality and legality of the new law,
including a possible ban on freedom of speech; and WHEREAS the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Townships
Association, Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, Michigan Association of School Administrators, Michigan Association of School Boards and Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators have jointly called for the repeal of the new provisions included in PA 269 that limit the ability of local governments to communicate with their citizens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon the Michigan Legislature to adopt legislation without delay to reconsider and amend PA 269 of 2015 to
correct any limitation on the free speech rights of local officials to express their views on public issues and to eliminate barriers on local governments and officials to distribute factual information and educational
materials to assist voters in making informed decisions on local proposals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the Board’s legislative lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader, and the Oakland County delegation to the
Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
HELAINE ZACK, MICHAEL SPISZ, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JANET JACKSON, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, SHELLEY TAUB, DAVE WOODWARD, DAVID BOWMAN, NANCY
QUARLES, MICHAEL GINGELL
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16013
BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12 and Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21 RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — DESIGNATION OF JANUARY 2016 AS HUMAN
TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY TO the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and is a crime against humanity that
violates the most basic human rights; and WHEREAS human trafficking victims are children – boys and girls, along with adults – men and women
who are recruited, harbored, obtained, or exported through force, fraud or coercion for the purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labor, involuntary servitude, debt bondage and other methods of slavery; and
WHEREAS as many as 100,000 to 300,000 American children – boys and girls, as young as 11 years old, are at risk of being trafficked for commercial sex in the United States each year as part of the $9.8
billion U.S. sex trafficking industry, according to a report from anti-trafficking group Shared Hope International ; and
WHEREAS even with the diligent efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement, human trafficking is the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world today, according to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan has the 11th largest call volume to the National Human Trafficking
Resource Center hotline; and WHEREAS Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has identified human trafficking as a serious concern
for law enforcement agencies, coordinating efforts for training, awareness and victim care; and WHEREAS the Human Trafficking Commission Act, Act 325 of 2014, established the Michigan Human
Trafficking Commission for the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation to the illegal act of human trafficking in the State; and
WHEREAS on January 14, 2015 a majority of the new legislation from the 2014 Human Trafficking Legislative Package took effect to fight against the horrific crimes of human trafficking; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners sponsored a successful event in 2014 to provide human trafficking professional training and public awareness and in 2015 created the Oakland
County Human Trafficking Task Force; and WHEREAS Oakland County continues to enhance public awareness to educate people about the signs
and consequences of human trafficking and to bring an end to the injustice suffered by the victims of this crime; and
WHEREAS all people must work to dismantle trafficking networks, help survivors rebuild their lives, address the underlying forces that push so many into bondage, develop economies that create legitimate
jobs, and build a global sense of justice that says no child or adult should ever be exploited. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners recognize the month of January
2016 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in order to bring awareness and prevention to the crime of human trafficking in Oakland County and every day strive to restore to all people the most basic rights
of freedom, dignity and justice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Abolitionist Project, the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, the Michigan Rescue and Reach Coalition, Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Oakland Schools, Crossroads for Youth, Jewish
Family Services and Youth Assistance for Oakland County. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, JANET JACKSON, HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID
BOWMAN, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, DAVE WOODWARD, EILEEN KOWALL, MICHAEL
GINGELL
Moved by Jackson supported by Fleming to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #16013 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of January 2016 as Human Trafficking Awareness
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Month in Oakland County.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules: AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long,
McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #16013 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of January 2016 as Human Trafficking
Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Jackson supported by Fleming the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution: AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton,
Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16014 BY: Commissioner David Bowman, District #10 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATION OF FEBRUARY 2016 AS AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the dream of freedom and equality is forever intertwined into the American Dream. It is a dream that, today, is sustained because of the hope and painstaking efforts of Americans who fanned the
flames of fairness that has been woven into the fabric of our Nation - the everlasting universal values of democracy - caring, fairness, citizenship, respect, responsibility, and trust; and
WHEREAS the history of African Americans unfolds across the canvas of America, beginning before the arrival of the Mayflower and continuing to the present; and
WHEREAS from port cities where Africans disembarked from slave ships to the battle fields where their descendants fought for freedom, from the colleges and universities where they pursued education to
places where they created communities during centuries of migration, the imprint of Americans of African descent is deeply embedded in the narrative of the American past; and
WHEREAS the story of America cannot be told without preserving and reflecting on the places where African Americans have made history: the Kingsley Plantation, DuSable’s home site, the numerous stops
along the Underground Railroad, Seneca Village, Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church and Frederick Douglass’ home, as well as, the home of the father of black history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson — to name just a few—
are sites that keep alive the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in our consciousness and prompt us to remember and over time became hallowed grounds; and
WHEREAS these landmarks retain and refresh the memories of our forbears’ struggles for freedom and justice, and their belief in God’s grace and mercy. Similarly, the hallowed grounds of Mary McLeod
Bethune’s home in Washington, D.C., 125th Street in Harlem, Beale Street in Memphis, and Sweet Auburn Avenue in Atlanta tell the story of our struggle for equal citizenship during the American century;
and WHEREAS our American history is enriched and enlightened due to the inclusion and contributions of
African Americans who were pivotal in the struggle for civil rights in America and equality of all humanity across the world; and
WHEREAS we remember the sacrifice of African Americans who bravely served their country in all of our country’s wars, dating back to the Revolutionary War until the present day, to protect and preserve
freedom around the world; and WHEREAS we celebrate the symbolism of America's democracy and the ability of its people to stand up
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for justice, equality, equal employment opportunities, equal protection under the law, along with social, economic and legal justice; and
WHEREAS this year marks the 40th anniversary of the passage of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of "religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height,
weight, familial status, or marital status" in employment, housing, education, and access to public accommodations reflects the continuation of America’s democracy; and
WHEREAS as we reflect on the many sacrifices made and milestones reached in our nation’s struggle to eliminate legal and political inequality for all Americans, regardless of race, we recognize that this
important work continues and that it is the responsibility of all citizens to be vigilant in combating discrimination wherever it exists.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby commemorate the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of African Americans by designating
February 2016 as African American History Month in Oakland County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we honor and continue to learn the lessons of history to make our
country a more perfect union, while continuing to create and help manifest a reality for all people for full inclusion and human dignity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as we reflect, remember and are guided by the words of Nelson Mandela, ''I have walked that long road to freedom. l have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along
the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that
surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended."
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. DAVID BOWMAN, WADE FLEMING, MICHAEL
SPISZ, SHELLEY TAUB, PHILIP WEIPERT, MICHAEL GINGELL, GARY MCGILLIVRAY,
EILEEN KOWALL, NANCY QUARLES, BILL DWYER, JANET JACKSON, BOB HOFFMAN,
HELAINE ZACK, HUGH CRAWFORD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, ADAM KOCHENDERFER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16015 BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12 and Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – STEPPING UP: A NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES IN JAILS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS counties routinely provide treatment services to the estimated 2 million people with serious mental illnesses booked into jail each year; and
WHEREAS prevalence rates of serious mental illnesses in jails are three to six times higher than for the general population; and
WHEREAS almost three-quarters of adults with serious mental illnesses in jails have co-occurring substance use disorders; and
WHEREAS adults with mental illnesses tend to stay longer in jail and upon release are at a higher risk of recidivism than people without these disorders; and
WHEREAS county jails spend two to three times more on adults with mental illnesses that require interventions compared to those without these treatment needs; and
WHEREAS without the appropriate treatment and services, people with mental illnesses continue to cycle through the criminal justice system, often resulting in tragic outcomes for these individuals and their
families; and WHEREAS Oakland County and all counties take pride in their responsibility to protect and enhance the
health, welfare and safety of its residents in efficient and cost-effective ways; and
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WHEREAS Oakland County has been an pioneer and continues to work toward maximizing and expanding services and the use of alternatives to incarceration to effectively deal with non-violent
offenders and individuals with mental illness; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Correctional Division provides an array of sentencing
alternatives with programs, services, and resources for individuals with mental illnesses who enter into the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) strives to inspire hope, empower people, and strengthen communities for Oakland County residents. OCCMHA and its provider
network and Substance Use Treatment & Prevention Service Providers identify, influence, and deliver public mental health services to more than 27,000 Oakland County citizens with serious mental illness,
substance use, developmental disabilities and childhood emotional disorder to improve their lives and prevent the risk of entering the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS OCCMHA has established its Resource and Crisis Center which helps people stay out of jail by offering crisis intervention and access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment; and
WHEREAS OCCMHA provides funding for programs and services with the Oakland County jail and has identified initiatives such as Pre-Booking Diversion, Jail Alliance With Services (JAWS), and Jail Services;
and WHEREAS OCCMHA has identified funding for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for law
enforcement offices; and WHEREAS with identified funding the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Oakland County Community
Mental Health have collaborated in developing the Jail Diversion Program and the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for CIT Deputies to be better equipped to deal with subjects with a mental illness and
better assess if a subject is a qualified candidate for Jail Diversion Program; and WHEREAS OCCMHA works in collaboration with its community partners including, National Alliance for
Mental Illness (NAMI), Oakland County Health Division, Oakland County Law Enforcement agencies, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); and
WHEREAS through the Stepping Up Initiative, the National Association of Counties, the Council of State Governments Justice Center and the American Psychiatric Foundation are encouraging counties to
reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners do hereby sign
on to the Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in our county jail, commit to sharing lessons learned with other counties in Michigan and across the country to support a national
initiative and encourage all county officials, employees and residents to participate in Stepping Up. We resolve to utilize the comprehensive resources available through Stepping Up to:
•Convene or draw on a diverse team of leaders and decision makers from multiple agencies committed to safely reducing the number of people with mental illnesses in jails.
•Collect and review prevalence numbers and assess individuals’ needs to better identify adults entering jails with mental illnesses and their recidivism risk, and use that baseline information to
guide decision making. •Examine treatment and service capacity to determine which programs and services are available
in the county for people with mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders, and identify state and local policy and funding barriers to minimizing contact with the justice system
and providing treatment and supports in the community. •Develop a plan with measurable outcomes that draws on the needs and prevalence assessment
data and examination of available treatment and service capacity, while considering identified barriers.
•Implement research-based approaches that advance the plan. •Create a process to track progress using data and information systems, and to report on
successes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon our judicial and criminal justice systems, law enforcement, government agencies, public and private institutions,
community-based organizations, and citizens to recommit our state to increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with
mental illness to promote recovery and prevent the entry into the criminal justice system.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to the Oakland County Community Correctional Division and the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Authority. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, JANET JACKSON, TOM MIDDLETON, BOB HOFFMAN, WADE
FLEMING, EILEEN KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, MICHAEL SPISZ, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, BOB GOSSELIN, HUGH CRAWFORD, JOHN SCOTT, BILL DWYER,
CHRISTINE LONG, MICHAEL GINGELL
Moved by Taub supported by Zack to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #16015 – Board of Commissioners – Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with
Mental Illnesses in Jails.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules: AYES: Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton,
Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #16015 – Board of Commissioners – Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number
of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails carried.
Moved by Taub supported by Zack the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution: AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott,
Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16016 BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12; Commissioner Wade Fleming, District #16; and
Commissioner Nancy Quarles, District #17 IN RE: SUPPORT OF THE HARDEST HIT FUND (HHT) PROGRAM STEP FORWARD MICHIGAN
HOMEOWNER PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the U.S. Congress has allocated an additional $2 billion dollars to the Hardest Hit Fund
Program Step Forward Michigan for 2016; and WHEREAS the program has kept tens of thousands of homeowners across the State in their homes,
including 2,536 families in Oakland County through December 31, 2015, thereby strengthening our communities; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Housing Counseling has been working with homeowners in Oakland County since the program’s inception in 2010 and has found the Hardest Hit Fund Program Step Forward
Michigan to be a vital resource during this long period of record breaking high foreclosures; and WHEREAS public indication from the media suggest that all 2016 Hardest Hit Funds awarded to the State
of Michigan will go solely to blight elimination and demolition, which has already received $175 million of the original allocation of $498 million; and
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WHEREAS demolition was never the intended use of the funds as the original award was meant to assist the individual homeowner who has been impacted by the economic crisis and at imminent risk of
foreclosure, remain in their home; and WHEREAS Step Forward Michigan is in the shut-down phase of its current homeowner program due to
lack of funding. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the
Michigan Legislature and Michigan State Housing Development Authority honor the original purpose of the program and allocate a portion of the dollar amount the Department of Treasury awards the State of
Michigan to the Hardest Hit Fund Step Forward Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the Board’s Legislative Lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader and the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, WADE FLEMING, NANCY QUARLES, TOM MIDDLETON, EILEEN
KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, HUGH CRAWFORD, BOB
HOFFMAN, BILL DWYER
The chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to the call of the Chair or February 4, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.
LISA BROWN MICHAEL J. GINGELL
Clerk Chairperson