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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 10, 2018
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:06 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Berman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (20) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Bowman. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Michael Spisz. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Fleming supported by McGillivray the minutes of the September 27, 2018 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Quarles the agenda, be amended as follows:
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE a. MR #18341 – Board of Commissioners – Proclaiming October 2018 as “America’s Workforce: Empowering All” Month in Oakland County in Conjunction with the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Reason for Suspension – Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting.) b. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division – Oakland Schools Great Parents Great Start and Home Visitation Grant Amendment #1 (Reason for Suspension – Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting. Fiscal Note was taken up by Finance on October 4, 2018.) Vote on agenda, as amended: AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Berman. (19) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
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Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Middleton. Commissioner Middleton addressed the Board to introduce the Boy Scouts of America Clarkston Troop #377.
Commissioner Middleton addressed the Board to present proclamations honoring the new Troop #377 Eagle Scouts. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest honor a Scout can achieve within the Boy Scouts of America organization. In addition to earning a minimum of 21 merit badges, each scout must also plan, develop and lead a service project that demonstrates both leadership and a commitment to duty. The following Scouts have recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout: Quinten Traver, William Osmun, Charles
Osmun and Jacob Fidler and were presented proclamations honoring their exemplary service to their communities and to congratulate them on attaining this prestigious rank. Commissioner Middleton addressed the Board to introduce Scoutmaster Mark Fidler.
Scoutmaster Mark Fidler addressed the Board.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to congratulate the new Eagle Scouts. Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from Chairperson Michael
Gingell notifying the Board that he has established a School Breakfast Program Special Committee to study Oakland County’s participation in the Universal School Breakfast Program. The following
commissioners have been appointed to the committee: Eileen Kowall (Chairperson), Tom Middleton and David Woodward. Without objection the appointments were confirmed.
Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from L. Brooks Patterson,
County Executive appointing John K. Lominack as a Director of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of the County of Oakland. Without objection the appointment was confirmed.
The following person addressed the Board during Public Comment: Jeff White.
Moved by Berman supported by Jackson 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 779. The resolutions on this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18342
BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRI-PARTY PROGRAM – ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE - PROJECT NO. 54371 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Charter Township of Commerce Project #54371 was originally approved per MR #18223;
and WHEREAS the project was established for the construction of a right-turn lane on Oakley Park at Newton
Road; and WHEREAS the total Tri-Party project cost participation was established at $112,500 of which the County agreed to fund $37,500; and WHEREAS the Township of Commerce and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC)
approved additional funding from existing allocated Tri-Party monies since the time Project #54371 was initiated; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County share for the additional project cost is $13,265 to bring the total County share to $50,765; and WHEREAS funding in the amount of $13,265 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party funding (GL acct #383510).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the additional Oakland County cost of $13,265, for Tri-Party Project #54371.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the following FY 2018 budget amendment: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2018
Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 13,265 Total Revenue $ 13,265 Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $ 13,265 Total Expenditures $ 13,265 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. TOM MIDDLETON Copy of Correspondence from David E. Scott, Supervisor, Charter Township of Commerce on file in
County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 779.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18343 BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRI-PARTY PROGRAM – ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE - PROJECT NO. 54382 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Commerce Project #54382 was originally approved per MR #18222; and
WHEREAS the project was established for gravel road paving of Farr Street from Commerce Road to 155 feet east; and WHEREAS the total Tri-Party project cost participation was established at $137,500 of which the County agreed to fund $45,833; and
WHEREAS the Township of Commerce and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) approved additional funding from existing allocated Tri-Party monies since the time Project #54382 was
initiated; and WHEREAS the Oakland County share for the additional project cost is $11,625 to bring the total County
share to $57,458; and WHEREAS funding in the amount of $11,625 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for
Tri-Party funding (GL acct #383510). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the additional Oakland County cost of $11,625, for Tri-Party Project #54382. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the following FY 2018 budget
amendment: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2018 Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 11,625 Total Revenue $ 11,625 Expenditures 9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $ 11,625 Total Expenditures $ 11,625 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. TOM MIDDLETON
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Copy of Correspondence from David E. Scott, Supervisor, Charter Township of Commerce on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 779.)
*REPORT (MISC. #18341) BY: Commissioner Christine Long, Chairperson, General Government Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2018 AS “AMERICA’S WORKFORCE: EMPOWERING ALL” MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on October 10, 2018, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
CHRISTINE LONG MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18341 BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Tom Berman, District #5;
Hugh Crawford, District #9; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Shelley Taub, District #12; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Janet Jackson, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2018 AS “AMERICA’S WORKFORCE: EMPOWERING ALL” MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in 1945, Congress enacted a law to declare the first week in October of each year to observe
and celebrate America’s workers with disabilities and the workplaces that welcome them; and WHEREAS Congress, in 1988, enacted legislation to expand and recognize the month of October as
National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and WHEREAS the law requests that communities and citizens throughout the country take time to recognize
workplaces and employees working with disabilities as a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and a strong economy; and
WHEREAS for more than 70 years, public and private organizations have recognized the importance and the value of hiring employees with diverse abilities to strengthen their business, increase competition and
drive innovation; and WHEREAS in October 2018, we celebrate disability inclusion by reflecting on a commitment to a robust
and competitive American labor force with the theme “America’s Workforce: Empowering All”; and WHEREAS throughout the month, in Michigan and across the nation, events and activities will take place
to promote the employment of people with disabilities, to bring awareness about disability employment issues and the importance of a commitment to an inclusive work culture; and
WHEREAS Oakland County fully supports and actively encourages its citizens, local communities and organizations to honor the individuals and workplaces that are committed to an inclusive work culture and
to recognize the talents and contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims October 2018 as America’s Workforce: Empowering All Month in Oakland County and calls upon employers, community organizations and schools to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities, and to promote its message that people with disabilities are equal to the task throughout the year.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MARCIA GERSHENSON, TOM BERMAN, HUGH CRAWFORD, BOB HOFFMAN, SHELLEY TAUB, NANCY QUARLES, WADE
FLEMING, DOUG TIETZ, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, TOM MIDDLETON, DAVE
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WOODWARD, DAVID BOWMAN, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, EILEEN KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, CHRISTINE LONG, HELAINE ZACK, JANET JACKSON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18344 BY: Commissioner Christine Long, Chairperson, General Government Committee IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - OAKLAND SCHOOLS, GREAT PARENTS GREAT START AND HOME VISITATION GRANT AMENDMENT #1 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved MR #17266 to accept funding from
Oakland Schools for both the Great Parents Great Start Grant and the Home Visitation Grant; and WHEREAS Oakland Schools has amended the Home Visitation Grant Program to extend the grant period
from August 31, 2018 to September 30, 2018; and WHEREAS the amendment also increases the budget for the Home Visitation Program from $126,106 to $151,105 in order to increase staffing for this project; and WHEREAS the Home Visitation Grant will continue to fund one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time
Eligible (FTE) Public Health Nurse III position (#1060291-11898); and WHEREAS this Grant Amendment has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the
Board of Commissioners grant procedures and is recommended for approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Home Visitation Grant Amendment #1 from Oakland Schools which increases funding for FY 2018 from $126,106 to $151,105 and extends the grant period from August 31, 2018 to September 30, 2018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Home Visitation Grant will continue to fund one (1) SR FTE Public Health Nurse III position (#1060291-11898).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation of the special revenue positions 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. CHRISTINE LONG
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Health and Human Services/Health Division – 2018 Oakland Schools
Great Parents Great Start and Home Visitation Grant, Oakland Schools Purchase Order No. 15931-8 Change Order and Michigan Department of Community Health – LHD Program Budget – Cost Detail
Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18344) BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - OAKLAND SCHOOLS, GREAT PARENTS GREAT START AND HOME VISITATION GRANT AMENDMENT #1 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. Resolution accepts the Home Visitation Grant Amendment #1 (approved per MR #17266) from Oakland Schools which increases funding by $24,999 from $126,106 to $151,105 for FY 2018. 2. The Home Visitation grant amendment also extends the project period through September 30, 2018.
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3. The Home Visitation Grant continues the Nurse Family Partnership Program in the south end of the county and funding one (1) Special Revenue (SR) full-time eligible (FTE) Public Health Nurse III position (#1060291-11898). 4. The Fiscal Year 2018 Special Revenue Budget is amended as follows:
HOME VISITING INITIATIVE FUND (#28617) GR0000000953 Bud Ref: 2018 Analysis: GLB Activity GLB FY 2018 Revenues 1060291-133215-615571 State Operating Grants $ 24,999
Total Revenues $ 24,999 Expenditures 1060291-133215-702010 Salaries $ 15,626 1060291-133215-731346 Personal Mileage $ 2,673 1060291-133215-731941 Training $ 5,500 1060291-133215-774636 Info Tech Operations $ 800
1060291-133215-778675 Telephone Communications $ 400 Total Expenditures $ 24,999 TOM MIDDLETON (The vote for this motion appears on page 779.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18330 BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Village of Lake Orion owns a sanitary sewer system which is operated and maintained by Oakland County through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner pursuant to an operations and maintenance agreement; and WHEREAS as part of the Village of Lake Orion’s sanitary sewer system, the Village owns 16 sanitary
sewer lift stations for which Oakland County currently obtains property insurance coverage on a non-profit basis paid for by the Village’s system revenue; and
WHEREAS the Village of Lake Orion desires to continue the property insurance coverage obtained by Oakland County for the benefit of the Village; and WHEREAS the Village of Lake Orion executed the Interjurisdictional Property Insurance Agreement on August 15, 2018.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby agrees that Oakland County will continue to obtain property insurance coverage for the Village of Lake Orion’s sanitary sewer lift stations on a non-profit basis and charge the cost to the Village’s sanitary sewer system enterprise fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the Interjurisdictional Property Insurance Agreement with the Village of Lake Orion.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of Correspondence from Kelsey Cooke, Senior Attorney, Oakland County Water Resources Commission, Interjurisdictional Property Insurance Agreement and Village of Lake Orion Resolution
#2018-032 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18330) BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION
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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. Resolution authorizes the continuation of an interjurisdictional property insurance agreement between Oakland County and the Village of Lake Orion for property insurance coverage on the Village of Lake Orion’s 16 sanitary sewer lift stations located throughout the Village. 2. Oakland County is able to obtain property insurance coverage on water and sewer system assets at a lower cost than the communities could obtain on their own. 3. The Village of Lake Orion will pay the cost of the insurance, including any premium, self-insured
retention or deductible from the Village’s sanitary sewer system enterprise fund held by the County on behalf of the Village of Lake Orion. 4. A budget amendment is not required. TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18331 BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND SEWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland owns a sanitary sewer system currently operated and
maintained through Oakland County by the office of the Water Resources Commissioner on a non-profit basis; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland desires to engage the County to continue to operate and maintain its sanitary sewer system on a non-profit basis pursuant to the terms of an operation and
maintenance agreement; and WHEREAS Oakland County, by and through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner, has
qualified personnel capable of providing sanitary sewer operation and maintenance services; and WHEREAS the terms of an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Charter Township of
Oakland’s sanitary sewer system by Oakland County through the office of the Water Resources Commissioner have been negotiated, set forth in writing, and approved by the Charter Township of
Oakland on August 14, 2018. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the Charter Township of Oakland Sewer System Operation and Maintenance Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the Charter Township of Oakland Sewer System Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of Correspondence from Kelsey Cooke, Senior Attorney, Water Resources Commission and Charter Township of Oakland Sewer System – Operation and Maintenance Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18331) BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND SEWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
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1. Resolution approves an Agreement between Oakland County and the Charter Township of Oakland for the operation and maintenance of the township’s sewer system. 2. The Water Resources Commissioner has sufficient staffing and possesses the necessary knowledge to assist the township with the requested services provided under the Agreement.
3. The County’s cost and overhead incurred for the services performed shall be compensated from the revenues of the sewer system. 4. The County will assist the township in the operations and maintenance of the sewer system on a non-profit basis. The County and its General Fund will not be charged with or be liable for the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or administering the sewer system. 5. The Agreement shall be effective for an initial term of ten (10) years and automatically extended
an additional ten years, unless the County and the Township agree in writing to terminate the Agreement. A minimum of One Hundred and Eighty (180) calendar day’s written notice may terminate the Agreement without any penalty. 6. No budget amendment is required and no General Fund appropriation is required.
TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18334 BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS – FORMER ANIMAL SHELTER GAZEBO REMOVAL PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS County-owned property on Brown Road (home to the former Animal Shelter) has a wooden gazebo (see attached pictures) on the grounds east of the main building; and
WHEREAS the gazebo was donated in 2004 by Ms. Linda Wasche in memory of her father, Mr. Michael Wasche (“donated gazebo”) (see attached letter); and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners accepted the donated gazebo in MR 04-190; and WHEREAS the value of the donated gazebo was $27,000 in 2004; and
WHEREAS when the current Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center was constructed in Pontiac, the Department of Facilities Management evaluated whether to relocate the donated gazebo near the new
Shelter; and WHEREAS the costs to remove and relocate the donated gazebo were more than anticipated so the
Department of Facilities Management decided to build a new gazebo at the new Shelter; and WHEREAS the non-profit, Polly Ann Trail Management Council, Inc. (“Council”) has requested to take
ownership and possession of the donated gazebo for placement along the Polly Ann Trail; and WHEREAS the Council would be responsible for all costs associated with the removal and relocation of
the donated gazebo, including dis-assembly and moving; and WHEREAS given that the donated gazebo will be placed along a public trail, the Department of Facilities
Management recommends that the County transfer ownership of the donated gazebo to the Council in accordance with the attached Bill of Sale.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and authorizes the sale of the donated gazebo to the Polly Ann Trail Management Council, Inc., pursuant to
the attached Bill of Sale, for $1 plus all costs associated in its removal and relocation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson to execute the attached Bill of Sale and any other documents needed to accomplish the transfer of ownership.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PHILIP WEIPERT Copy of Bill of Sale, Correspondence from Linda Wasche, and Exhibit A – Photographs of Wasche Memorial Gazebo Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18334) BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS – FORMER ANIMAL SHELTER GAZEBO REMOVAL PROJECT
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. Resolution authorizes the sale of the donated gazebo to the Polly Ann Trail Management Council, Inc.
2. The County will sell the gazebo for the sum of $1.00 plus all costs associated in its removal and relocation to the Polly Ann Trail Management Council, Inc. as outlined in the agreement. 3. No budget amendment is required. TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18338 BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (BLITZ) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Michael Richardson is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Canine Unit (Unit); and
WHEREAS while Deputy Richardson has worked in this Unit, he has handled the same canine, Blitz; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wishes to retire Blitz from the Unit, transfer ownership of
Blitz to Deputy Richardson, and release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Blitz; and
WHEREA, this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves transferring ownership of Blitz to Deputy Michael Richardson per the attached Transfer of Ownership and
Release of Claims Agreement for $1, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MICHAEL SPISZ
Copy of Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18338) BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (BLITZ)
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. Resolution authorizes the Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 dog “Blitz” to trainer and handler Deputy Michael Richardson.
2. The County will sell “Blitz" to his current handler for the sum of $1.00 as outlined in the Release of Claims Agreement. 3. No budget amendment is required. TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18339 BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (CLAY)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Travis Dick is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Canine Unit (Unit); and WHEREAS while Deputy Dick has worked in this Unit, he has handled the same canine, Clay; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wishes to retire Clay from the Unit, transfer ownership of Clay to Deputy Dick, and release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Clay; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement is attached. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves transferring ownership of Clay to Deputy Travis Dick per the attached Transfer of Ownership and Release
of Claims Agreement for $1, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MICHAEL SPISZ Copy of Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18339) BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (CLAY)
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. Resolution authorizes the Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 dog “Clay” to trainer and handler Deputy Travis Dick.
2. The County will sell “Clay" to his current handler for the sum of $1.00 as outlined in the Release of Claims Agreement.
3. No budget amendment is required. TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.)
*REPORT (MISC. #18340)
BY: Bob Hoffman, Chairperson, Human Resources Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – POSITION DELETION, CREATION AND RECLASSIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on October 3, 2018, 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.
BOB HOFFMAN
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18340 BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – POSITION DELETION, CREATION AND RECLASSIFICATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Circuit Court has reviewed its operations and determined areas where efficiencies could be realized; and WHEREAS it has been determined that a Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Paralegal position is needed in the Court to manage the increase in Personal Protection Orders (PPO) hearings, workload, and the number
of judges who hear PPO cases; and WHEREAS the Circuit Court has been underfilling a Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Youth and Family Caseworker II position (#3010402-11227) with a PTNE Paralegal to manage this need; and WHEREAS due to the increase in PPO hearings, the duties of the PPO Liaison have evolved to include; attending various types of hearings, preparing orders following the hearings, serving and mailing notices
of hearings; and WHEREAS due to the increased duties of the PPO Liaison some clerical duties are now performed by the Paralegal; and WHEREAS in 2012, only the visiting Judge(s) heard PPO violations but soon thereafter that expanded to
the fully Family Court bench; and WHEREAS as of August 1, 2018, the full Circuit Court bench has agreed to hear, on a rotating “duty
judge” schedule, all PPO violation arraignments; and WHEREAS this will place more demands on the time of the PPO Liaison and the Paralegal positions; and WHEREAS Circuit Court is requesting to delete one (1) General Fund General Purpose (GF/GP) PTNE 1,000 hours per year Youth and Family Caseworker II position (#3010402-11227) and create one (1)
GF/GP FTE Paralegal in the Family Court, Judicial Support Division (#3010403); and WHEREAS the basic duties and job functions of the Court Clinic Service Coordinator position (#3010402-
00416) have changed over time; and WHEREAS the main duties are now technical and administrative in nature, as opposed to clinical; and
WHEREAS the position will perform duties such as compiling, maintaining, updating, and reporting clinical statistics, conducting basic client and attorney interviews to gather data using a script prepared by
the Chief Clinician, coordinating adjournments of evaluations with referees and judge’s chambers, and collecting and distributing incoming documents and subpoenas; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court would like to downwardly reclassify the Court Clinic Services Coordinator position to a Technical Assistant to reflect the change in duties; and
WHEREAS the above position deletion and downward reclassification savings will be used to offset the cost of the FTE creation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves to delete one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hours per year Youth and Family Caseworker II position (#3010402-
11227). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to downwardly reclassify one (1) GF/GP FTE Court Clinic Services
Coordinator position (#3010402-00416) to Technical Assistant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP FTE Paralegal position in the Family Court,
Judicial Support Division (#3010403). Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL SPISZ
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18340) BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – POSITION DELETION, CREATION AND RECLASSIFICATION 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. Resolution authorizes the deletion of one (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP), Part-Time
Non-Eligible (PTNE), 1,000 hours per year, Youth and Family Case Worker II position (#3010402-11227) to offset the creation of one (1) GF/GP, Full-Time Eligible (FTE), Paralegal position in the Family Court Judicial Support Division (#3010403). 2. Resolution also authorizes the downward reclassification of one (1) GF/GP, FTE, Court Clinic
Services Coordinator position (#3010402-00416) to one (1) GF/GP, FTE, Technical Assistant position (#3010402-00416).
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3. The Circuit Court has reviewed its operations and it has been determined that a FTE Paralegal position is needed in the Court to manage the increase in Personal Protection Order (PPO) hearings, workload and increase in the judges who hear PPO cases. 4. In addition, the duties and function of the Court Clinic Service Coordinator position (#3010402-
00416) have changed from those that are clinical in nature to those that are technical and administrative. 5. The costs of creating the FTE, Paralegal position for FY 2019 totals $67,372, $70,853 for FY 2020 and $74,385 for FY 2021 which is partially offset by the deletion of the PTNE 1,000 hours position for FY 2019 $28,681, $28,967 for FY 2020 and $29,256 for FY 2021. 6. The savings from the downward reclassification of the FTE, Court Clinic Services Coordinator
position for FY 2019 totals $46,307, for FY 2020 totals $43,509 and for FY 2021 totals $40,669. 7. The remaining portion of costs in FY 2021 are covered by a reallocation of funds from the State Institutions line item within the Circuit Court Family Division budget in the amount of $4,461. 8. The FY 2019-2021 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
Circuit Court Family Court Services/Judicial Support Revenues: 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance ($ 7,616) ($ 1,623) $ 0 Total Revenues ($ 7,616) ($ 1,623) $ 0 Expenditures 3010402-135060-702010 Salaries ($27,424) ($27,698) ($27,975)
3010402-135060-722740 Fringe Benefits Adjustment ( 1,257) ( 1,269) ( 1,280) 3010403-121240-702010 Salaries 37,926 40,490 43,089 3010403-121240-722740 Fringe Benefits Adjustment 29,446 30,363 31,296 9010101-112700-788001-20293 Transfers Out- CCF ( 46,307) ( 43,509) ( 45,130) Total Expenditures ($ 7,616) ($ 1,623) $ 0
CHILD CARE FUND (#20293) FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 Circuit Court Family Court Services Revenues: 9090101-112700-695500-10100 Transfers In-General Fund ($46,307) ($43,509) ($45,130) Total Revenues ($46,307) ($43,509) ($45,130) Expenditures
3010402-135120-702010 Salaries ($34,100) ($32,039) ($29,948) 3010402-135120-722740 Fringe Benefits Adjustment ( 12,207) ( 11,470) ( 10,721) 3010402-112570-731843 State Institutions 0 0 ( 4,461) Total Expenditures ($46,307) ($43,509) ($45,130) TOM MIDDLETON (The vote for this motion appears on page 779.) *REPORT (MISC. #18345)
BY: Bob Hoffman, Chairperson, Human Resources Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – POSITION FUNDING CHANGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on October 3, 2018,
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.
BOB HOFFMAN
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18345 BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – POSITION FUNDING CHANGE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has reviewed its operations and determined areas where efficiencies in position funding could be realized; and WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible Workforce Development Technician II position (#3010404-11806), currently funded through the Reimbursement Medical Incentives account; and
WHEREAS the duties of the Workforce Development Technician II position have evolved to include duties which are partially reimbursable under the Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP); and WHEREAS these duties include child support enforcement, modification of support, compliance
monitoring, completion of child support forms, and employment updates; and WHEREAS the position will continue to provide workforce placement assistance to unemployed payers of
child support to help them facilitate continued child support payments; and WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has determined the incumbents work is eighty percent Title IV-D CRP work, which would allow them to bill eighty percent of the position’s time and expenses through the Title IV-D CRP contract (sixty-six percent federal funding with thirty-four percent County grant match); and
WHEREAS the remaining twenty percent of non-Title IV-D work, to be performed by the position, will be funded by the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves to modify the funding of one (1) SR Full-Time Eligible Workforce Development Technician II position
(#3010404-11806) from the Reimbursement Medical Incentive account to the Title IV-D CRP Grant. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL DWYER
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18345) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – POSITION FUNDING CHANGE 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 modifying the funding of one (1) Special Revenue (SR), Full-Time
Eligible (FTE), Workforce Development Technician II position (#3010404-11806) from the Reimbursement Medical Incentives account (#631832) to the Title IV-D CRP Grant.
2. The Friend of the Court (FOC) receives Medicaid Incentive funding from the enforcement of court-ordered Medicaid reimbursement that is transmitted to the Department of Health and
Human Services to reimburse the state for benefits paid to Oakland County families. Fifteen percent of collections are reimbursed to the court.
3. The creation of and funding for one (1) SR, FTE, Workforce Development Technician II position (#3010404-11806) was approved per MR #16024, in order to provide workforce placement
assistance to unemployed payers of child support to help them facilitate continued child support payments. 4. The duties of the incumbents work have evolved to include eighty percent Title IV-D CRP work. 5. As a result, FOC has reviewed its operations and determined areas where efficiencies in position
funding could be realized, allowing FOC to bill eighty percent of the position’s time and expenses through the Title IV-D CRP contract (sixty six percent federal funding with thirty four percent
County grant match). 6. The remaining twenty percent of non-Title IV-D work performed by the position will be funded by the County through the existing budgeted transfer from the Circuit Court Family Division.
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7. The FY 2019 – FY 2021 Friend of the Court Fund (#27100) Budget has sufficient funding to support the level of staffing proposed with this funding change for this position. Reimbursement of revenues received for enforcement of court-ordered Medicaid reimbursement will continue to be receipted in the Reimbursement Medical Incentives account (#631832).
8. The Fiscal Year 2019 - 2021 Special Revenue Budget is amended as follows: FRIEND OF THE COURT FUND (#27100) FY 2019 – FY 2021 Revenues 3010404-126030-625210 CRP 92,192 3010404-126035-631832 Reimb. Medical Incentives ($ 92,192)
Total Revenues $ 0 Expenditures 3010404-126035-702010 Salaries ($ 61,870) 3010404-126035-722750 Workers Compensation ( 139) 3010404-126035-722760 Group Life ( 134) 3010404-126035-722770 Retirement ( 18,177)
3010404-126035-722780 Hospitalization ( 5,537) 3010404-126035-722790 Social Security ( 4,733) 3010404-126035-722800 Dental ( 492) 3010404-126035-722810 Disability ( 976) 3010404-126035-722820 Unemployment Insurance ( 99) 3010404-126035-722850 Optical ( 35)
3010404-126030-702010 Salaries 61,870 3010404-126030-722750 Workers Compensation 139 3010404-126030-722760 Group Life 134 3010404-126030-722770 Retirement 18,177
3010404-126030-722780 Hospitalization 5,537 3010404-126030-722790 Social Security 4,733
3010404-126030-722800 Dental 492 3010404-126030-722810 Disability 976 3010404-126030-722820 Unemployment Insurance 99 3010404-126030-722850 Optical 35 Total Expenditures $ 0 TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.) *REPORT (MISC. #18346) BY: Bob Hoffman, Chairperson, Human Resources Committee IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2018 DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG REDUCTION (CEBR) PROGRAM - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on October 3, 2018,
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. BOB HOFFMAN MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 18346
BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — FY 2018 DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG REDUCTION (CEBR) PROGRAM – ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office applied for and has been awarded the 2018 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program Grant funding in the amount of $150,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice; and WHEREAS the grant period is January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) provides forensic laboratory services to Oakland County and its neighboring communities; and WHEREAS the grant funds will be used to create one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Forensic Biologist position in the Sheriff's Office Investigative and Forensic Services Division, Forensic Services Unit (#4030910); and WHEREAS the grant funds will also cover travel expenses for the 2019 and 2020 International Symposium
on Human Identification for continuing education; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
2018 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $150,000 for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31,
2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Forensic Biologist position in the Sheriff's Office Investigative and Forensic Services Division, Forensic Services Unit (#4030910).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the
original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the Special Revenue position in the grant is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. BILL DWYER
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office – FY 2018 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog
Reduction (CEBR) Program, Correspondence from Laura L. Rogers, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Correspondence from Michael L. Alston, Director, Office
for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Justice, Grant Award No. 2018-DN-BX-0088, Correspondence from Steven Schuetz, Physical Scientist, U.S. Department of Justice, Grant Manager’s Memorandum, Pt.
I: Project Summary and Budget Detail – Year 1 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18346)
BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FY 2018 DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG
REDUCTION (CEBR) PROGRAM - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. Resolution authorizes acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $150,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program.
2. The award of $150,000 consists of $144,842 to fund one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Forensic Biologist (position #4030901-xxxxx) in the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
(OCSO) Forensic Laboratory unit. The remaining $5,158 will be used to cover travel expenses for continuing education. 3. The grant funding period is January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. 4. There is no grant match.
5. 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 future levels of grant funding.
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6. The FY 2019 and FY 2020 budgets are amended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019 FY 2020 GR #0000000965 Budget Ref. 2019
Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB Revenue 4030901-116240-610313 Federal Operating Grants $64,929 $85,071 Total Revenue $64,929 $85,071 Expenditures 4030901-116240-702010 Salaries Regular $ 38,150 50,550 4030901-116240-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustments 24,150 31,992 4030901-116240-732018 Travel and Conference 2,629 2,529 Total Expenditures $64,929 $85,071 TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 779.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18347 BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2019 CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has been awarded Victim Rights grant
funding in the amount of $243,253 from the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS this is the twenty-seventh (27th) year of grant acceptance for this program; and WHEREAS there is no grant match required; and WHEREAS the purpose of this grant is to comply with the mandates set forth in the Michigan Constitution and the Crime Victim’s Rights Act to provide victims of crime with services such as victim notification and personal advocacy; and WHEREAS this yearly grant represents only partial reimbursement of the Victim Services program; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is mandated by law to perform the Victim Rights function regardless of grant reimbursement; and WHEREAS this grant award includes reimbursement funding of salaries and partial fringe benefits for three (3) General Fund General Purpose (GF/GP) Full-time Eligible (FTE) Victim Advocate positions (#4010101-05783, 05785, and 07183); and one (1) GF/GP FTE Victim Rights Supervisor position (#4010101-05784); and WHEREAS this grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant funding from the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $243,253
for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that salaries and partial fringe benefits for three (3) GF/GP FTE Victim Advocate positions (#4010101-05783, 05785 and 07183) and one (1) GF/GP FTE Victim Rights Supervisor position (#4010101-05784) will be reimbursed by the grant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of
the original award, which are consistent with the original application as approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. BILL DWYER
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Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2019 Victim Rights and Grant Agreement Between Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and County of Oakland for Victim Rights Prosecutor – 2019 Part I Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #18347) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2019 CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019 Crime Victim Rights Grant. 2. The grant award of $243,253 is for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30,
2019 and is an increase of $4,800 from the previous award. 3. The grant award reimburses salaries and partial fringe benefits for three (3) General
Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) Victim Advocate positions (#4010101-05783, 05785 and 07183) and one (1) GF/GP Victim Rights Supervisor position (#4010101-05784). 4. No County match is required. 5. This grant provides reimbursement of mandated services performed by the Prosecuting
Attorney for victim rights (PA 1985). Application and acceptance of this reimbursement program does not obligate the county to any future commitment and continuation of the
reimbursement program is contingent upon continued future levels of reimbursement funding. 6. The FY 2019 budget is amended to reflect the difference between the awarded amount and
the current budgeted amount. GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2019 Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance ($ 19,353) GENERAL FUND (#10100) Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB Bud. Ref. 2019
Revenue 4010101-135170-632163-100000002090 State Approp Victim Witness $ 19,353 Total Revenues $ 0 TOM MIDDLETON Vote on Consent Agenda, as amended: AYES: Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Crawford. (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 Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee.
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.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18348 BY: Commissioner Robert Hoffman, Chairperson, Human Resources Committee IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEARS 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, (AFSCME) COUNCIL 25, LOCAL 2437, REPRESENTING CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY COURT EMPLOYEES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Circuit Court/Family Court and the Michigan American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 25, Local 2437, have
negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement covering approximately eighty-nine (89) Circuit Court/Family Court employees; and WHEREAS a three year Collective Bargaining Agreement has been reached for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a 2% wage increase for Fiscal Year 2019 or “Me Too” with the general, non-represented employees if a greater increase were approved; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a wage reopener only for Fiscal Year 2020; and WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a 1% wage increase for Fiscal Year 2021 or “Me Too” with the general, non-represented employees if a greater increase were approved; and WHEREAS this agreement provides that any employee benefit modifications including healthcare and/or
retirement benefit modifications implemented on a countywide basis to general, non-represented employees that take effect during the duration of this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be applied to
employees represented by this bargaining unit at the same time and in the same manner; and WHEREAS this 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, the Oakland County Circuit Court/Family Court and the Michigan American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,
Council 25, Local 2437, covering the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as
attached. Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. BOB HOFFMAN
Copy of Summary of Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Circuit Court and
the A.F.S.C.M.E., Local 2437 – September 2018 and Oakland Circuit Court/Family Court and Michigan American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 25, Local 2437 – Collective
Bargaining Agreement in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Planning and Building Committee.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Public Services Committee. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18349 BY: Commissioners Thomas Middleton, District #4; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Bill Dwyer, District #14;
Gary McGillivray, District #20; Wade Fleming, District #16; Hugh Crawford, District #9; Michael Spisz, District #3; Janet Jackson, District #21; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Helaine Zack, District #18; Bob
Hoffman, District #2; Shelley Taub, District #12; Marcia Gershenson, District #13 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DESIGNATION OF NOVEMBER 15, 2018 AS WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS in 2018, an estimated 55,440 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and 44,330 will die from the disease; and WHEREAS pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, it is currently the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States and is projected to become the second by 2020; and
WHEREAS pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five-year relative survival rate in the single digits at just eight percent; and WHEREAS when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally late stage, and 71 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis; and WHEREAS approximately 1,610 deaths will occur in Michigan in 2018; and WHEREAS pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related death in men and
women across the world; and WHEREAS there will be an estimated 460,000 new pancreatic cancer cases diagnosed globally in 2018; and WHEREAS the good health and well-being of the residents of Oakland County are enhanced as a direct
result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes and effective treatments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby designates November 15, 2018 as World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Oakland County. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. TOM MIDDLETON, NANCY QUARLES, BILL
DWYER, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, WADE FLEMING, HUGH CRAWFORD, MICHAEL
SPISZ, JANET JACKSON, EILEEN KOWALL, HELAINE ZACK, BOB HOFFMAN, SHELLEY
TAUB, TOM BERMAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON, CHRISTINE LONG, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, PHILIP WEIPERT, DAVE WOODWARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18350 BY: Commissioners Michael J. Gingell, District #1; David Woodward, District #19; IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS TO PREVENT SCHOOL BULLYING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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; and WHEREAS serious incidents in school districts throughout Oakland County and the United States have brought to light challenges facing local students; and
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WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of tackling the issue of bullying and has partnered with Oakland Schools in the past to provide expert training for local school administrators and teachers, this successful partnership has resulted in 1,030+ educators and community stakeholders benefiting from anti-bullying training; and
WHEREAS schools that have implemented the Bully-Free Schools strategies report up to an 83% reduction in bullying, harassment and other peer-to-peer aggression; and WHEREAS an opportunity exists to build upon the success of anti-bullying programs, through a partnership with Oakland Schools, that will allow for greater participation and extensive training; and WHEREAS continued investment in effective training to combat school bullying will assist in the transition from reactive strategies to proactive prevention in schools; and
WHEREAS early intervention and prevention is a wise investment that will reduce the overall cost to taxpayers in the long term by avoiding future expenses triggered by bullying incidents that lead to extensive mental health care and social support needs; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners partnership with the Oakland Schools would provide a
meaningful investment in Oakland County’s future by fostering safe learning environments for children; and
WHEREAS the National Association of Counties recognized the unique value of this partnership by awarding the Oakland County Board of Commissioners an Achievement Award in 2017. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the renewal of a partnership with Oakland Schools to provide anti-bullying training for educators/school
administrators and engage students and the community directly to promote awareness and understanding of how to combat bullying in schools for the one-time amount of $50,000.
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, DAVID WOODWARD, WADE FLEMING, HUGH CRAWFORD, EILEEN
KOWALL, MICHAEL SPISZ, TOM MIDDLETON, ADAM KOCHENDERFR, BILL DWYER, PHILIP
WEIPERT, SHELLEY TAUB, NANCY QUARLES, TOM BERMAN, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, CHRISTINE LONG, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, BOB HOFFMAN, HELAINE
ZACK, JANET JACKSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18351 BY: Commissioners Michael J. Gingell, District #1; David Woodward, District #19; IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH OAKLAND HOPE TO PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland Hope launched in 2016 as Oakland County’s only non-profit one-stop shop human service agency providing a wide-range of resources in a single location; and WHEREAS Oakland Hope is a non-profit, volunteer-driven human service organization that has recently formed within our county following in the footsteps of Focus Hope and Macomb Hope; and
WHEREAS Oakland Hope provides a client choice food pantry for the working poor, fulfilling a critical nutritional need for low income individuals in the area; and
WHEREAS Oakland Hope aims to provide humanitarian services most requested by families in need, including assistance in obtaining benefits, job training, and counseling; and WHEREAS Oakland Hope receives regular donations and operates a thrift store, with a supply of clothing, furniture and other household items; and
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WHEREAS the 2016 report “Map the Meal Gap” from the organization Feeding America found that 164,400 individuals in Oakland County were “food insecure”, meaning they met the USDA’s definition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food; and WHEREAS the Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for the administration of the
human services functions of county government, including programs that are targeted to ensure maximum availability of food and nutrition to low income residents of Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Department of Health and Human Services has established a partnership with Oakland Hope to provide low income individuals an opportunity to receive necessary items such as food or resale items that would provide an excellent opportunity to partner with Oakland Hope. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves a renewed partnership with Oakland Hope for the one-time amount of $50,000 to provide human services assistance for low income individuals. 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, WADE FLEMING, HUGH CRAWFORD, EILEEN KOWALL, MICHAEL SPISZ, TOM MIDDLETON, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, BILL DWYER,
PHILIP WEIPERT, SHELLEY TAUB, NANCY QUARLES, TOM BERMAN, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, CHRISTINE LONG, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, BOB HOFFMAN, HELAINE
ZACK, JANET JACKSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18352 BY: Commissioners Tom Berman, District #5; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Adam Kochenderfer, District
#15; Marcia Gershenson, District #13 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REQUEST THE SECRETARY OF STATE PROVIDE ACCESS TO ABSENTEE VOTER DATA IN THE QUALIFIED VOTER FILE TO OAKLAND COUNTY ELECTIONS DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners created a bi-partisan committee to study the ability of the elections infrastructure system within Oakland County to manage the historically high levels
of voter turnout experienced during the August 7, 2018 Primary Election; and WHEREAS the Ad Hoc Committee on Election Infrastructure sought and received input from election
administrators, voters and other interested parties to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues and consider recommendations for improvements to the Oakland County election system; and
WHEREAS the August 7th, 2018 Primary Election highlighted the increasingly difficult challenge election administrators face when planning and forecasting voter turnout in a rapidly evolving, volatile political environment; and WHEREAS the Committee found that an inefficiency exists with data sharing between governmental offices, this gap in communication is a limiting factor for county election officials when developing their planning and forecasting processes for upcoming elections; and WHEREAS it is common practice among election administrators to monitor early absentee voter applications as an indication of shifting voter turnout to adjust ballot orders and other pre-election plans; and WHEREAS as currently designed, the state’s Qualified Voter File does not grant access to absentee voter data directly to the individuals that are responsible under the law to place ballot orders; and WHEREAS for County election administrators, this gap in data availability is a limiting factor on their ability to plan and react quickly to changing trends within their counties; and
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WHEREAS Oakland County is requesting that the Secretary of State expand access to absentee voter data for our Elections Division, thus granting the ability to improve forecasting and planning procedures for future elections; and WHEREAS the Ad Hoc Committee has proposed that the Elections Division utilize this data to build to
develop an absentee voter tracker program integrated with historical voter data with the goal of automating the process of monitoring Oakland County’s 516 precincts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the Michigan Secretary of State expand the access to absentee voter data within the Qualified Voter File to the County Elections Division for the purposes of improving local election planning capabilities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Michigan Secretary of State, the Oakland County Director of Elections and the President of the Oakland County Clerks Association. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. TOM BERMAN, NANCY QUARLES, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, MARCIA GERSHENSON, MICHAEL GINGELL, HUGH CRAWFORD,
WADE FLEMING, EILEEN KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, TOM MIDDLETON, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, BILL DWYER, HELAINE ZACK, SHELLEY TAUB, JANET JACKSON,
CHRISTINE LONG, DAVE WOODWARD, BOB HOFFMAN, MICHAEL SPISZ
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18353 BY: Commissioners Tom Berman, District #5; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Adam Kochenderfer, District
#15; Marcia Gershenson, District #13 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REQUEST THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE REINSTATE POLITICAL PARTY LOGO/VIGNETTES ON ELECTION BALLOTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS party vignettes began appearing on Michigan ballots back in the 1890s and were a tool for
helping voters identify candidates by their party affiliation; and WHEREAS a change in Michigan law in 2017 required the removal of political party logos/vignettes from
ballots in conjunction with the repeal of straight party voting; and WHEREAS in adopting this change in the law, lawmakers cited that these logos can cause confusion for
the voter, that their elimination would shorten Michigan’s often lengthy ballot, and that logos would no longer be necessary with the elimination of straight party voting; and
WHEREAS opponents to the removal of party logos/vignettes raised concerns regarding the disproportionate impact this change could have on voters, particularly those with limited literacy or various
disabilities; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners created a bi-partisan committee to conduct an
in-depth assessment of the elections system infrastructure, processes and procedures relative to Oakland County’s ability to manage historically high levels of voter turnout experienced during the August 7, 2018 Primary Election; and WHEREAS the Ad Hoc Committee on Election Infrastructure sought and received input from election
administrators, voters and other interested parties to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues and consider recommendations for improvements to the Oakland County election system; and
WHEREAS the Committee received surveys from 48 local municipal clerks, 166 precinct election workers and 33 voters impacted by the events on Election Day. The Committee also received feedback from county election officials, additional local election administrators and the public during two public forums; and
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WHEREAS the Ad Hoc Committee utilized these valuable insights combined with data from the election to provide the Board of Commissioners with a series of recommendations to improve the functionality of our elections system and the availability of ballots for all voters; and WHEREAS the Committee identified the unusually high number of spoiled ballots cast in the August 7,
2018 Primary Election as a significant problem in need of appropriate solutions; and WHEREAS while the typical number of spoiled ballots cast in a primary election is reported to be approximately 2%, some precincts had spoilage rates as high as 22% in the August election; and WHEREAS in some precincts individual voters spoiled multiple ballots prior to casting a final vote; and WHEREAS the Committee sought input during the process of conducting their review regarding the cause of this surge in spoiled ballots; and
WHEREAS local election administrators identified the removal of party logo/vignettes as a significant barrier for low literacy voters in their communities; and WHEREAS additional local election administrators identified the change in ballot design as source of confusion for many voters that have become accustomed to the long-standing tradition of voting within
the party column by logo; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners supports meaningful measures that ensure all voters will have
access to a ballot and their votes will be counted. We urge the Michigan Legislature to take action prior to the next federal primary election to reinstate political party logos/vignettes to the ballot. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon the Michigan Legislature to amend the Michigan Election Law to reinstate the inclusion of political party logos/
vignettes on election ballots. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Michigan, the Speaker of the House for the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan
Senate Majority Leader, the Michigan Secretary of State, the members of the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the members of the Michigan House Elections and Ethics Committee, the
members of the Michigan Senate Elections and Government Reform Committee, the members of the Oakland County Board of County Election Commissioners, the Oakland County Director of Elections and
the President of the Oakland County Clerks Association. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL GINGELL, NANCY QUARLES, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, WADE FLEMING, TOM BERMAN, EILEEN KOWALL, PHILIP
WEIPERT, TOM MIDDLETON, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, BILL DWYER, HELAINE ZACK,
SHELLY TAUB JANET JACKSON, HUGH CRAWFORD, DAVE WOODWARD,
CHRISTINE LONG, MICHAEL SPISZ, BOB HOFFMAN
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board regarding term dated on the Senior Advisory Council. Commissioner Middleton addressed the Board to let the Commissioners know that he placed a Pancreatic Cancer Pamphlet on their desks containing background information on the resolution he
introduced this evening.
Commissioner Spisz addressed the Board to inform them that he, along with Commissioners Gershenson, Kowall and Hoffman toured the new Monarch Wings – Hope Against Trafficking Home to house the victims of human trafficking. He encouraged the other Commissioners to take the tour if they have the opportunity.
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Commissioner Berman addressed the Board about being part of the Leadership Oakland Program who worked on the refurbishment of the Monarch Wings – Hope Against Trafficking Home and the work that was accomplished by the Program.
The Board adjourned at 7:36 p.m. to the call of the Chair or October 25, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. LISA BROWN MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson