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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 23, 1997
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:33 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Frank Millard.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Jensen the minutes of the October 9, 1997
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Palmer the rules be suspended and the agenda be
amended, as follows:
ITEM ON PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
f. Community Corrections - Weekend Alternative for Misdemeanants (WAM)
Program Creation of Pretrial Services Investigator Position and Other Personnel
Actions
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee, item f: Waiver of Rule XII
(E). Direct Referral to Finance and Personnel Committee)
ITEMS NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
b. Department of Community and Economic Development/Equalization
Division - Apportionment of Local Tax Rates (1997)
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
k. Community Mental Health Extension of Training and Treatment
Innovations, Inc. (TTI) Contracts
(Reason for suspension of Finance and Personnel Committee, item b and Public
Services Committee, item k: Waiver of Rule III - Item for Board agenda not
presented to Board Chair 5 days prior)
AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
The Clerk read a communication from Chairperson John P. McCulloch
appointing Donald Jensen as Chairperson, Donna Huntoon as Vice Chairperson and
David Moffitt to the 9-1-1 Task Force. There being no objections, the
appointments were confirmed.
Chairperson John P. McCulloch, along with Commissioner Donald Jensen,
presented a proclamation to the Director of Management and Budget, Robert
Daddow, proclaiming commendation and extending congratulations as he earns the
distinction of receiving the 1997 Outstanding CPA in Government Award from the
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
The following people addressed the Board: Steve Ruskin, Cliff Stevens,
David Huff, Robert Redfield, Margo Butki, Carol Sagert, Jessica Worden,
JoanÿRitter, Wendy Taggart, Dr. Srini Kodali, Lance Mermell, David Lasho,
MaryÿLou Guisinger, Bill Guisinger, Robert Nitz, Sharyn Hollo, Karen K. Flynn,
Holly Burnett, Kyla Powell, Vanessa Kenner, Regina Bomar, Rachel Mermell, Laura
Contesti, DebraÿWaldman, Lynne Altuna, Becky Wilson, Dorothy Fletcher, Juliana
Stitz, JeffÿCreech, Thomasine S. Sifil, Kevin T. Bogg, Patricia Stamler, Don
Wiggins, TracyÿBlack, Denise Pearson, Michael Tobacman, Anna Gablet, Cheryl
Burlingame, Gloria Fin, Angie Clawson, Mary Sanzek, Dennis Powers and John
Garfield.
The Chairperson made the following statement: A Public Hearing is now
called on the EDC Project - Lutheran Social Services of Michigan,
BloomfieldÿTownship. Are there any persons present who wish to speak? No
persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing
closed.
Commissioner Fran Amos, Chairperson of the Community Mental Health Board,
addressed the Board with a Community Mental Health Board progress update.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97219
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - ACCEPTANCE OF NON-
COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLY, LONG-TERM DRINKING WATER MONITORING, PUBLIC SWIMMING
POOL INSPECTIONS, AND RADON ACTIVITIES REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division has applied for and received
approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), for
reimbursement of funds related to services for Non-Community Water Supply, Long-
Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Public Swimming Pool Inspections, and Radon
Activities Programs; and
WHEREAS there is a variance of $500 (.3%) between the funding level for
Fiscal Year 1996/1997 and the funding level for Fiscal Year 1997/1998 for the
following programs:
Program FY 1996/1997 FY 1997/1998 Variance
Non-Community-
Water Supply $127,836 $127,336 $ (500)
Radon Activities $ 5,200 $ 5,200 $ -0- ;and
WHEREAS for Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring and Public Swimming Pool
Inspections, the reimbursement fees remain unchanged from the prior fiscal year
s rates; and
WHEREAS no budget amendment is required; anticipated revenues and expenses
related to these programs have been included in the Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal
Year 1999 Adopted Budget based on continuation of the same funding level as in
the previous agreement; and
WHEREAS one (1) Public Health Sanitarian (pos. #16220-07258) and one (1)
Senior Public Health Sanitarian (pos. #16220-07361) are assigned to the Non-
Community Water Supply Program and are solely funded by reimbursable activities
related to this program; and
WHEREAS no personnel changes have been requested for these programs; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this reimbursement agreement does not obligate
the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been through the County Executive s Contract
Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the reimbursement agreement for Non-Community Water
Supply, Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Public Swimming Pool Inspections,
and Radon Activities Programs at the above-listed level of funding, for the
period of October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that personnel and/or services associated with this
agreement be contingent upon continued State funding at a level sufficient to
maintain the programs and personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute
the reimbursement agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed
fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with the agreement as originally
approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Amos supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
AYES:ÿÿColeman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (21)
NAYS:ÿÿNone. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97220
BY:ÿÿFinance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿCOMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL
TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Finance and Personnel Committee on Local Taxes has examined
certificates, statements, papers and records submitted to it from the various
townships, cities and villages having taxes to be spread upon the County Tax
Roll, and has checked these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically
Section 37 General Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made
where necessary; and
WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified
rates as adjusted by M.C.L. 211.24E, M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34D and
M.C.L.ÿ211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be spread against
state equalized valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith and which
are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the
Board of Commissioners authorize the Clerk to sign these certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the
constitution and added Section 36; and
WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under
Section 37 of the General Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as
amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allow
additional millage to be voted up to and including December 7, 1997 for schools
and, if adopted, up to and including November 4, 1997 for taxing jurisdictions,
as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would require Board
approval before they could be spread; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school
operating levies on homestead and non-homestead property taxes in accordance
with this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board adopt the attached
certificates from the Finance and Personnel Committee with the recommendations
herein contained as part of the permanent records of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized and directed to sign
the several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby
authorizing and directing the various assessing officers to spread the rates
against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 1997.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of 1997 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates on file in County Clerk s
office.
Moved by Amos supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
AYES:ÿÿDingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman. (21)
NAYS:ÿÿNone. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97221
BY:ÿÿPlanning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿDEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN
(LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN PROJECT) - BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (the
"EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project Plan
required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the
captioned Project, including the revised Project Area/Project District Area, a
copy of which has been presented to this meeting (the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were based
upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the Project Plan satisfies all of
the requirements of the Act regarding project plans; and
WHEREAS the governing body of Bloomfield Township, Oakland County,
Michigan, has also approved the Project Plan and given its consent to the
exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a Public Hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the
Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such Public Hearing and its
review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with
respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined to
constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such
steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by the
issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the Project
Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide
four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board
of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Project Plan on file in the County Clerk s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES:ÿÿDouglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey. (23)
NAYS:ÿÿNone. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97212
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿSHERIFF S DEPARTMENT - 1997/1998 ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENDER DRUG TESTING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has had a substance abuse grant for the
last 7 years; and
WHEREAS during the application stage of the substance abuse application it
was discovered that we needed to change some of the program criteria in order to
continue this grant; and
WHEREAS the grant award as presented here is a continuation of the
previous grant, but under a new title and grant contract; and
WHEREAS the grant award is $269,648 of which the State s portion is
$161,789 (60%) and the County s portion is $107,859 (40%); and
WHEREAS this award is $1,037 (.4%) less than the original application; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has sufficient funds for the grant match
requirement in the 1997/1998 grant match line item in the Sheriff Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the 1997/1998 Zero Tolerance Offender Drug Testing grant
in the amount of $269,248.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97212)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 1997/1998 ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENDER DRUG TESTING
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above miscellaneous resolution and finds that funds have been
included in the Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Budgets to cover this
activity, no additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of (1997/1998 Substance Abuse Coordinating - Monitoring Grant)
Financial Analysis on file in the County Clerk s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES:ÿÿGarfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas. (22)
NAYS:ÿÿNone. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97213
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - SPRINGFIELD
TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971 and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion
of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County
Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent
as has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percent
with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for
the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Township of Springfield has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township of Springfield has agreed to pay seventy-five percent
of the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of
Springfield agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and
will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren
purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the appropriation of $4,250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the Township of Springfield.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in County Clerk s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97213)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - TOWNSHIP OF
SPRINGFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Township of Springfield has issued a purchase agreement for the
purchase of a fire siren and requested to become part of the County s centrally
activated tornado warning system.
2. The total cost of the siren is $17,000.
3. The Township of Springfield has agreed to pay $12,750, seventy-five
percent (75%) of the estimated cost of the siren.
4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated
cost, $4,250.
5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be
responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the siren.
6. Funds are available in the 1998 Contingency Account to cover the
County s share of the purchase cost.
7. The County s portion of $4,250 is requested to be transferred from
the 1998 Contingency Account to the Emergency Management line item for Capital
Outlay as follows:
Dept. Org.Cost Acct. Prg.Cost Acct. Object Description FY 1998
General Fund - Non-Departmental
Exp. 90 290000 25000 2564 Contingency $(4,250)
Health Fund - Emergency Management Division
Exp. 14 213000 60000 9169 Misc.Capit.Out. $ 4,250
Total -0-
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES:ÿÿHolbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (22)
NAYS:ÿÿNone. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97214
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - BRANDON
TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971 and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion
of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County
Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent
as has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percent
with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for
the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Township of Brandon has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township of Brandon has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of
the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of
Brandon agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will
be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren
purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the appropriation of $4,250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the Township of Brandon.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in County Clerk s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97214)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - TOWNSHIP OF
BRANDON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Township of Brandon has issued a purchase agreement for the purchase
of a fire siren and requested to become part of the County s centrally activated
tornado warning system.
2. The total cost of the siren is $17,000.
3. The Township of Brandon has agreed to pay $12,750, seventy-five percent
(75%) of the estimated cost of the siren.
4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated
cost, $4,250.
5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be
responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the siren.
6. Funds are available in the 1998 Contingency Account to cover the
County s share of the purchase cost.
7. The County s portion of $4,250 is requested to be transferred from
the 1998 Contingency Account to the Emergency Management line item for Capital
Outlay as follows:
Dept. Org.Cost Acct. Prg.Cost Acct. Object Description FY 1998
General Fund - Non-Departmental
Exp. 90 290000 25000 2564 Contingency $(4,250)
Health Fund - Emergency Management Division
Exp. 14 213000 60000 9169 Misc.Capit.-
Out. $ 4,250
Total -0-
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Johnson the resolution be adopted.
AYES:ÿÿHuntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (24)
NAYS:ÿÿNone. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97215
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿHUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH DIVISION - ACQUISITION OF CONSULTANT
SERVICES TO DEVELOP SPECIFICATIONS, PREPARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND RECOMMEND
REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT PLANNING
SYSTEM (CHAMPS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous
Resolution #84036 (February 23, 1984), approved the Comprehensive Health
Analysis Management Planning System (CHAMPS) development grant application as
part of the proposed statewide public health data reporting system; and
WHEREAS the development of the CHAMPS System was a joint venture between
the Oakland County Health Division and the Computer Services Department (now
Information Technology) with the specific purpose of enhancing information
support required by the Health Division in carrying out its management,
planning, service delivery and administrative functions with the express intent
of improved service delivery and cost containment; and
WHEREAS the primary recommendation of the Health Division is to replace
the current outdated mainframe CHAMPS technology, which is not year 2000
compliant, with a new client-server based, integrated health record management
system over an improved wide-area network; and
WHEREAS the preliminary estimated cost of the replacement system is
between $.5 million and $1.5 million, representing a significantly complex
management information system that impacts several satellite operations
throughout the County; and
WHEREAS the Health Division is desirous of capitalizing on the relevant
experience of Plante and Moran, LLP gained from other similar Oakland County
projects by engaging in a professional services contract to develop system
specifications, prepare a request for proposal, assist in vendor response
evaluation and recommend a vendor that best addresses the RFP specifications for
a replacement system for CHAMPS, and collaborate with the County in contract
negotiations; and
WHEREAS Plante and Moran, LLP has submitted a proposal to perform the
aforementioned tasks at a cost of $70,000, with a project work plan that
schedules issuance of the RFP by December 31, 1997, submission of proposals by
January 31, 1998, recommendation and selection of vendor by mid-March and
implementation to begin in May, 1998.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the acquisition of a professional services contract
with Plante and Moran, LLP in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the purpose of
assisting in the selection of an integrated health management information system
that would replace the current outdated mainframe CHAMPS technology.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97215)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH DIVISION - ACQUISITION OF CONSULTANT
SERVICES TO DEVELOP SPECIFICATIONS, PREPARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND RECOMMEND
REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT PLANNING
SYSTEM (CHAMPS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1) The Health Division proposes to engage in a professional services
contract with Plant and Moran, LLP for an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the
purpose of assisting in the selection of an integrated health management
information system that would replace the current outdated mainframe CHAMPS
technology.
2) Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 1998 General Fund Non-
Departmental Appropriation Office Automation Account for transfer to the Health
Division Administration Unit Professional Services Account to cover the cost of
the proposed contract.
3) The following expenditure budget amendment is recommended:
Human Services Department/Health Division - Administration Unit
Dept. Org.Cost Acct. Prg. Cost Acct. Object Desc. Amount
Expense: 16 201200 10000 3348 Office- $(70,000)
Automation
90 290000 25000 9066 Prof.- 70,000
Services
$ -0-
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Garfield the resolution be amended by
inserting a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph after the NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Plante and Moran, LLP, or its subsidiaries or
associates, may not bid on the Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Oakland
County Purchasing Policy PP-030, Article III, SectionÿF., as revised on 3/92.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97217
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿAPPROVAL OF MACOMB OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER, INC. (MORC) CONTRACT
EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the current contract between Macomb Oakland Regional Center, Inc.
(MORC) and Oakland County Community Mental Health as approved in Miscellaneous
Resolution #96233 expires September 30, 1997; and
WHEREAS it is the intent of the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Board to extend this contract for the period October 1, 1997 through
Decemberÿ31,ÿ1997 with certain terms and conditions as shown in the attached
contract amendment and extension; and
WHEREAS the services provided by MORC under the scope of this contract
continue to be necessary to provide for consumers to meet their individual needs
and ensure continuity of care from MORC or its subcontractors; and
WHEREAS on September 16, 1997, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Board adopted a resolution in support of a contract extension with Macomb
Oakland Regional Center, Inc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the extension of the MORC, Inc. contract as shown on the
attached agreement from October 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 and authorizes
the execution of this contract extension between the parties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Board - Macomb-
Oakland Regional Center, Inc. Contract Amendment and Extension on file in the
County Clerk s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97217) October 23, 1997
BY:ÿÿFinance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿAPPROVAL OF MACOMB OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER, INC. (MORC) CONTRACT
EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The current contract between Macomb Oakland Regional Center,
Inc. (MORC) and Oakland County Community Mental Health as approved by
Miscellaneous Resolution #96233 expires September 30, 1997.
2. It is the intent of the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board
to extend this contract for the period October 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997
with certain terms and conditions as shown in the attached contract amendment
and extension.
3. The full cost of this extension will be funded out of the Community
Mental Health fund, with County Match obligations remaining proportionately the
same, the required County Match has been included in the Fiscal Year 1998
budget, no additional appropriation required.
4. Upon negotiation of a new Fiscal Year 1997/1998 contract, financial
terms and agreements will be reviewed and revised where necessary.
5. The Fiscal Year 1998 Budget will be amended when the Full Management
contract is presented to the Board of Commissioners.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97222
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿPUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - WEEKEND ALTERNATIVE FOR
MISDEMEANANTS (WAM) PROGRAM - CREATION OF PRETRIAL SERVICES INVESTIGATOR II
POSITION AND OTHER PERSONNEL ACTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division has developed the Weekend
Alternatives for Misdemeanants (WAM) program to provide District Court Judges
with a wider array of sentencing alternatives for misdemeanant offenders; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division requests the creation of one
(1) GOV Pretrial Services Investigator II position to function as a lead worker
over the WAM program, and provide placement and supervision to offenders
assigned to the program; and
WHEREAS the individuals participating in the program will be charged $10
per day, and the fees collected will be used to partially offset the cost of
this program; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division also proposes transferring one
Clerk III position from the Pretrial Services Unit to the Court Community
Service Unit to perform clerical support for both units; and
WHEREAS the division requests the reclassification of a Typist I position
in the Community Service Unit to Technical Assistant to be utilized by the
entire division for data entry and report generation purposes; and
WHEREAS 50% of the funding for the Technical Assistant position will be
provided by the State Office Community Corrections; and
WHEREAS use of Emergency Salaries to fund PTNE Pretrial Services
Investigator I positions will be approved for the first quarter of this fiscal
year until such time as other sources of funding can be identified.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of one (1) GOV Pretrial Services
Investigator II position in the Public Services Department/Community Corrections
Division/Court Community Service Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one Clerk III position (17402-06130) in the
Pretrial Services Unit be transferred to the Court Community Service Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) SR Typist I position (17403-07834) in
the Court Community Service Unit be reclassified to a Technical Assistant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the Technical Assistant
position is contingent upon continuation of State funding to pay half of the
position costs.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97222)
BY:ÿÿFinance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - WEEKEND ALTERNATIVE FOR
MISDEMEANANT (WAM) - CREATION OF PRETRIAL SERVICES INVESTIGATOR II POSITION AND
OTHER PERSONNEL ACTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Community Corrections Division requests a special revenue funded
Pretrial Services Investigator II position be created to function as lead worker
over the WAM program.
2. In addition, one Typist I position is requested to be upgraded to a
Technical Assistant to perform date entry and report generation, and one Clerk
III position is requested to be transferred from the Pretrial Services Unit to
the Court Community Corrections Unit.
3. The annual cost of these requested personnel changes equals $52,592.
4. Individuals participating in the WAM program are charged $10 per
day. The revenue generated from this activity will cover the cost of the
personnel changes, the following budget amendments are recommended:
Dept./OCA/PCA/Object Description FY 1998 FY 1999
Revenue 17-403100-97000-0163 Fees & Collections $48,538
$52,592
Expense 17-403200-97000-2001 Salaries $34,182
$37,030
17-403200-97000-2075 Fringes 14,356
15,562
Total Salary & Fringe $48,538
$52,592
$ 0 $
0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #97173)
By:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿAMENDMENT TO THE SANITARY CODE TO INCLUDE ALTERNATE MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Following the required Public Hearing conducted by the Health Department
on October 6, 1997, the Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #97173, on Octoberÿ14,ÿ1997, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97173
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE SANITARY CODE TO INCLUDE ALTERNATE MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the Oakland County Sanitary Code, the Sanitary
Code Appeal Board consists of 5 members who must convene within forty-five days
of the filing of an appeal; and
WHEREAS in order to hear the appeals in a timely fashion and to meet the
requests of appellants who want to bring their appeals before a full board, it
is necessary to provide alternate members to the Sanitary Code Appeal Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby amend the Sanitary Code, Article V., Section 1, as
follows: The Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board shall consist of five
(5) REGULAR members AND TWO (2) ALTERNATE MEMBERS AVAILABLE TO SERVE IN THE
ABSENCE OF A REGULAR MEMBER(S). Not more than three (3) members shall be of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Committee, with no more than two (2) of
those members from any one political party; the remaining members shall be
nongovernmental citizens. All members are to be appointed by the Chairperson of
the Board of Commissioners with the approval of the Board of Commissioners. In
the first instance, one member shall be appointed for a term ending
Decemberÿ31,ÿ1975, two members appointed for a term ending December 31, 1976 and
two members appointed for a term ending December 31, 1977. Thereafter, each
member AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years.
Each term shall expire at midnight December 31, but each member shall hold
office until his successor is appointed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the absence or disability of a member of
the Sanitary Code Appeal Board, the Chairperson of the Oakland County Sanitary
Code Appeal Board or in his/her absence the Vice Chair, may call upon a duly
appointed alternate to act as a member of the Sanitary Code Appeal Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97223
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿCOMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - APPROVAL OF ANNUAL PROGRAM PLAN AND BUDGET
SUBMISSION 1997/1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Community Health (DCH) requires each Community
Mental Health Board to submit an annual Program Plan and Budget (Program Plan);
and
WHEREAS the information included in the Program Plan is aggregated and
used by the Department of Community Health in determining their annual budget
request; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Board reviewed, held a Public Hearing
on, and approved the Program Plan on September 16, 1997, in accordance with
Department of Community Health guidelines; and
WHEREAS the Department of Community Health s deadline for submission of
the Program Plan was Septemberÿ19, 1997; and
WHEREAS time did not permit for the Program Plan to complete the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners protocol for approval prior to the
Septemberÿ19,ÿ1997 submission deadline; and
WHEREAS any changes approved by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
will be forwarded to the Department of Community Health as amendments to the
Program Plan submitted on September 19, 1997.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board s Annual
Program Plan and Budget submission for 1997/1998 to the Michigan Department of
Community Health.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97224
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿCOMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD FULL MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners entered into a Full
Management Contract with the State of Michigan Department of Community Health
effective October 1, 1994, for the provision of Community Mental Health services
for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Full Management Contract states, Amendments may be made only
by written agreement of the Department, and the Board acting under the authority
of Oakland County Board of Commissioners resolution authorizing such an
amendment. ; and
WHEREAS Resolution #96158 states, that termination of the Full Management
Contract (except as provided in Part I (A) (8) of the contract), or amendment of
the contract, shall require the prior and express approval of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, approves the attached four amendments to the Community Mental
Health 1996/1997 Full Management Contract.
AMENDMENT #1: Department of Community Health Funding Authorization
dated 2/26/97,
AMENDMENT #2: Department of Community Health Funding Authorization
dated 5/29/97,
AMENDMENT #3: Department of Community Health Funding Authorization
dated 6/23/97, and
(3A)ÿÿEarned Revenue Contract Amendment dated 7/1/97.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of four amendments on file in County Clerk s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97225
BY:ÿÿ Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿCOMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD ACTION PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Community Mental Health Services Board members, Commissioner
JoAnneÿHolbert, Cal Lippitt and Commissioner Fran Amos, with Commissioners
JohnÿMcCulloch, Shelley Taub, Dan Devine, Lawrence Pernick and Gilda Jacobs
developed the attached "Action Plan"; and
WHEREAS it is the desire of both the Board of Commissioners and the
Community Mental Health Services Board to improve their working relationships
and create and maintain a high level of efficiency and cooperation in the future
for the benefit of the citizens of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Action Plan process will continue into developing and
maintaining a highly human service oriented and productive relationship with all
stakeholders of the Oakland County Community Mental Health System and in this
way the vital concerns of the community will be addressed; and
WHEREAS a resolution was adopted by the Community Mental Health Board on
September 29, 1997.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, approves the Community Mental Health Board Action Plan attached,
as amended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Community Mental Health Board Action Plan on file in County Clerk
s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Johnson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97226
BY:ÿÿPublic Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿCOMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - EXTENSION OF TRAINING AND TREATMENT
INNOVATIONS, INC. (TTI) CONTRACTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there are five (5) TTI contracts that expire Septemberÿ30,ÿ1997,
which are designated as follows:
1. PO0927
2. PO0661
3. PO0645
4. PO0411
5. PO0339; and
WHEREAS these five (5) contracts were extended to October 30, 1997 through
the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution No. 97202 as amended by Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 97216; and
WHEREAS continued services are required by the consumers to meet their
individual needs and to ensure continuity of care; and
WHEREAS litigation has been filed by TTI in the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 97-
40400; and
WHEREAS Sandra Lindsey, Oakland County Community Mental Health Director,
has indicated to Board of Commissioners counsel, William P. Hampton, that she
will be unable to procure new vendors by September 30, 1997, and that the
extension of the contract expiration dates was necessary to be able to find new
vendors; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners resolutions require
that the Board of Commissioners must approve any continuation of TTI contracts
or any new agreements with TTI; and
WHEREAS Board counsel, William P. Hampton, has recommended a thirty (30)
day continuance of the expiration date on the aforesaid contracts and further
represents that TTI s counsel will agree to an extension of thirty (30) days on
the existing contracts with the understanding to be set forth in writing that
such extension will not prejudice TTI, the County of Oakland, the Board of
Commissioners, Oakland County Community Mental Health and/or the 15 individual
defendant Commissioners respective positions in the pending federal court
litigation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby authorize the Chairperson of the Community Mental
Health Board to sign a thirty (30) day extension of contract for PO0927, PO0661,
PO0645, PO0411 and PO0339 through November 30, 1997, which extension will be in
the form of a letter of understanding agreement being reviewed by the Board s
counsel, WilliamÿP. Hampton, and receipt by the Board of Commissioners of
official notification from the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board that
it has officially directed the open and competitive bidding of these contracts
for the future and Sandra Lindsey, Oakland CMH Director, will expedite the
process of securing new vendors for these contracts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that except as specifically provided in this
resolution, Miscellaneous Resolutions No. 97127, as amended, and No. 97155
remain in full force and effect.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97203
BY:ÿÿStrategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿDEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PURCHASE OF HARDWARE, SOFTWARE
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE I OF THE ENTERPRISE WIDE LAN-
BASED IMAGING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County has identified the potential need for document imaging
throughout the County as an alternative to manage the storage of paper
documents; and
WHEREAS the current imaging system has a number of problems including:
1. It is aging, unreliable, out-of-date, and requires significant
investment to continue vendor support,
2. Not meeting the technological and operational requirements of the
Oakland County Friend of the Court and the County Clerk s office including not
allowing those offices access to the County s standard network,
3. Not being expandable to allow imaging at additional County
departments; and
WHEREAS proposals were submitted in response to a Request for Proposal
(RFP) that recommend replacement of the existing AS/400-based imaging system
with a LAN-based imaging system; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology, upon the recommendation
of a cross-departmental bid evaluation team, has identified Pyramid Solutions of
Troy, Michigan, as a result of the issuance of a request for proposal and
evaluation of submitted proposals; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to replace the current imaging system with a
LAN-based imaging system is approximately $3,341,347.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the acquisition of a LAN-Based Imaging System.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97203)
BY:ÿÿFinance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE:ÿÿDEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PURCHASE OF HARDWARE, SOFTWARE
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE I OF THE ENTERPRISE WIDE LAN-
BASED IMAGING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. Information Technology proposes, and the Strategic Planning
Committee recommends, the purchase of hardware, software and system support
required for a new LAN-based Imaging System. This system will interface with the
County s network and enhance inter-departmental communications and provide
improved office automation applications for the County Clerk s Office and Friend
of the Court. The new imaging system will allow for future expansion to other
County departments, including providing any authorized image system user access
to imaged documents on the County network or through the Intranet.
2. Total Capital cost for the upgrade equals $3,341,347, of which
$2,671,095 is for Friend of the Court, $633,064 is for Clerk s Office and
$37,188 is for Probate Court. Total Annual Operating equals $293,419 which will
be carried through standard quarterly billings by the affected departments.
3. Funds are available in the Office Equipment Fund to cover the cost
of the Clerk s Office and Probate Court equipment.
4. The loan is requested from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF)
to cover the Friend of Court portion to be repaid over a five-year period with
interest expense estimated to be $89,036 for Fiscal Yearÿ1998 and $106,844 for
Fiscal Year 1999.
5. The principal and interest payments made to the DTRF in repayment of
this agreement will be accounted for in the Information Technology Operations
Fund, Fund #636. The Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Yearÿ1999 Budget is amended as
follows to appropriate the interest expense:
Office Equipment Fund
Expenditures
DEPT/OCA/PCA/OBJECT
12-623003-10001-8001 O.T. Out-Info Tech. $670,252
Estimated Profit or Loss ( 670,252)
$ -0-
Information Technology Fund
Revenue
18-636113-10000-1701 Operating Transfer In-Office
Equipment Fund $670,252
Expense
18-636112-10000-3965 Interest Expense $ 89,036
Estimated Profit or (Loss) $581,216
6. If additional Federal or State funding becomes available, it will be
used to reimburse the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF). However, due to the
possibility of the State losing Federal funds, because of non-compliance with
Child Support Enforcement System (CSES) requirements, the likelihood of
additional funding is small. In fact, the current level of reimbursement may be
reduced.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Revolving Fund Borrowing Agreement on file in the County Clerk s
office.
Moved by Powers supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97227
BY:ÿÿCommissioner Shelley Taub, District #12; Commissioner Donn L. Wolf,
Districtÿ#19
IN RE:ÿÿUNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE TREATY OPPOSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was
adopted in May, 1992 at the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro and calls upon
industrialized nations to aim towards voluntarily limiting their greenhouse gas
emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2000; and
WHEREAS ongoing international negotiations are underway aimed at
finalizing a Climate Treaty by the end of 1997 that is expected to require
legally-binding cutbacks in energy usage and emission targets that will be
applicable to developed nations only; and
WHEREAS a growing body of economic studies indicate that any U.S. effort
to significantly limit greenhouse gas emissions in a short time frame will slow
economic growth, cost hundreds of thousands of jobs in Oakland County and
throughout the United States, and discourage investments in more energy-
efficient technologies or facilities; and
WHEREAS mandatory constraints on fossil fuel use would raise the monthly
cost to consumers for electricity, heating and cooling bills. Projections also
indicate that the residents of Oakland County could experience a gasoline price
increase of up to $0.50 per gallon. This would be particularly detrimental to
those on fixed incomes, living in rural areas or dependent on private vehicles
to transport their families to work, school and stores; and
WHEREAS ill-advised policies on climate control change could significantly
limit personal mobility, seriously disrupt the growing economy of Oakland County
and would negatively impact those businesses located in Oakland County that
could no longer compete effectively against their foreign counterparts as a
result of the higher cost of fuel; and
WHEREAS the exemption for developing countries is inconsistent with the
need for global action on climate change, is environmentally flawed and imposes
trade disadvantages. The Climate Treaty will inflict serious harm to Oakland
County s economy with the loss of manufacturing jobs, as the incentive to move
industry abroad to exempt, high-growth countries such as Mexico, China and
Brazil is heightened; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners holds that the United
States should not agree to any international global climate proposals that are
not justified by sound scientific and economic policies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners strongly urges the United States not be signatory to any protocol
to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change of 1992, at negations in Kyoto in December 1997, or thereafter,
which would:
(A) mandate new commitments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas
emissions for the United States, unless the protocol or other agreement also
mandates new specific scheduled commitments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas
emissions for developing countries within the same compliance period, or
(B) result in job loss or serious harm to the economy of Oakland
County, the State of Michigan and the United States; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding,
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, signed by the
United States at negotiations in Kyoto in December 1997, or thereafter, should:
(1) be voluntary as much as possible;
(2) include all nations, developed and developing, under
comparable criteria and within the same compliance period;
(3) assist developing nations in growing economically while
increasing energy efficiency; and
(4) promote technology approaches that can reduce adverse impacts
on consumers and the economy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the United States Senate are
strongly urged not to consent to any protocol or agreement regarding the Global
Climate Change, unless said protocol or agreement is:
(i.) accompanied by an analysis of the detailed explanation of any
legislation or regulatory actions that would be required to implement the
protocol or agreement; and
(ii.) accompanied by an analysis of the detailed financial costs and
other impacts on the economy of the United States that would be incurred by
implementation of the protocol or agreement.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
President of the United States, Senator Spencer Abraham, Senator Carl Levin,
Oakland County legislators, the Governor of the State of Michigan, and to
Oakland County s legislative agents.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Taub, District #12
Donn L. Wolf, District #19
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97228
BY:ÿÿNancy Dingeldey, District #11
IN RE:ÿÿBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - ELECTRIC RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the electric utility industry is being restructured on the Federal
and state levels from one that is highly regulated to one in which there is
significant competition; and
WHEREAS many states have already passed legislation to give individuals,
businesses, and governments the ability to choose among a variety of power
sources; and the State of Michigan is considering such legislation; and
WHEREAS restructuring the delivery of electricity will affect counties in
many areas including the cost of electricity for county facilities, residences
and businesses, revenue generation from taxes and franchise fees, rights of way
and a variety of other impacts; and
WHEREAS improper restructuring poses a threat to Oakland County's job
force and economic development; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is charged with the well
being of low income individuals and families in both rural and urban settings;
and
WHEREAS the cost of electricity, the health of small businesses, and the
social and physical environment have an immediate and long range impact on all
families in the area; and
WHEREAS competition in the electric utility industry should be implemented
to benefit all consumers equitably, and should not advantage one customer group
to the detriment of another.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the following principles in any attempts to restructure
the delivery of electricity:
* Customer Choice: whether electricity customers should be allowed to
select the electric power supplier of their choice should be determined by State
legislation, not Federal law;
* Consultation: County and local governments must be partners in any
plans to restructure the electric industry;
ù * Transition: any transition to a competitive electricity generation
market should provide sufficient time, consistent with the magnitude of
change to be achieved, for counties to adapt to new structures and to avoid
disrupting services to the public, and adjust to potential changes in tax
revenues;
* Reliability: the U.S. Department of Energy and state utility commissions
should continue their important role in ensuring that all consumers can count on
the long-term integrity, safety and reliability for electricity service;
*ù Revenue Authority: no Federal or State action should preempt or interfere
with county revenue authority;
ù * Social Impacts: deregulation in the electric utility industry should
be implemented in a manner that supports, rather than jeopardizes, existing
social policies and programs currently being provided by utilities;
* Equitable Benefits: any restructuring program should result in all rate
payers - large and small - equitably sharing in the benefits of a restructured
environment;
* Environmental Impacts: all market participants should contribute
equitably to accomplish public policy objectives, such as support for
energy efficiency and conservation, environmental standards, renewable energy
sources and alternative energy efforts;
ù * Stranded Costs: any restructuring should include a transition period
during which legitimate stranded costs can be recovered in a just and reasonable
manner, as determined by state law;
* Reciprocity: Michigan companies should be allowed to sell power in the
home states of companies that sell power in Michigan;
ù * Market Power: any restructuring proposal should include additional
protections against the establishment and abuse of market power, particularly
for the protection of small business and residential customers;
* Disclosure: retail consumers should be given a written disclosure on
overall cost of service prior to selecting a power provider.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to
all State Legislators, Detroit Edison, Consumers Energy and the County s
legislative lobbyists.
Nancy Dingeldey, District #11
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 97229
BY:ÿÿCommissioner John P. Garfield
IN RE:ÿÿI-75/M-59 OAKLAND TECHNOLOGY PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CHRYSLER) INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1998 was amended to
indicate that funds from the non-departmental account entitled, Infrastructure
Improvements (#3661), whose purpose is to address traffic flow and traffic
safety concerns, would not be spent without a specific resolution from the Board
of Commissioners allowing such expenditure; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners is to establish specific criteria as a
pre-condition for the approval of the one-time expenditure of funds from the
Infrastructure Improvements Account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby
designates the non-departmental account entitled Infrastructure Improvements
(#3661) to be appropriated exclusively towards a one-time expenditure for the
project identified as the I-75/M-59 Oakland Technology Park Improvements
(Chrysler) egress/ingress improvements project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this expenditure for the I-75/M-59 Oakland
Technology Park Improvements (Chrysler) Project is limited to a maximum amount
of $3 million and in the event that State and/or Federal matching funds from
non-Oakland County sources do not provide at least 75% of the total financing of
said I-75/M-59 Oakland Technology Park Improvements (Chrysler) project, the
expenditure shall not be made and no funds shall be transferred from the
Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund for such purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any Infrastructure Improvements account
encumbrances or appropriations must be committed by the end of Fiscal Year 1998.
All expenditures from the Infrastructure Improvements Account (#3661) must be
secured by a written Statement of Intent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the negotiated agreement with the Michigan
Department of Transportation, as well as, the actual appropriation and/or
transfer of the funds from the Infrastructure Improvements Account (#3661),
which shall be made in conformance with State law, shall come before the Board
of Commissioners in the form of a Resolution for final Board approval.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners may establish a
committee to establish eligibility criteria, procedure and funding sources if
future projects are to be considered. Any future appropriations from the
Infrastructure Improvements Account (#3661), which shall be made in conformance
with State law, may include public safety, as well as, traffic concerns, and
must be referred to the Board of Commissioner s General Government Committee and
Finance Committee for approval in accordance with the Board Rules.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John P. Garfield, District #9
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee and the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97230
BY:ÿÿFrank Millard, Commissioner, District #4, and others
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - HELICOPTER PURCHASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #97108, the concept of the
establishment of an Aviation Unit for application to County wide law enforcement
purposes having been approved by the Board of Commissioners and pursuant
thereto, the budgetary impact of such a unit having been studied and is now
ready for presentment to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for its
committee review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Chiefs of Police Association has endorsed the
proposal of adding a helicopter to the Oakland County Sheriff s Department; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff s Department is the largest law enforcement agency in
Oakland County, with responsibilities in every area and to every segment of this
County s population, the purchase and operation of a helicopter by the Sheriff s
Department is the most efficient and cost effective proposal to provide
aviation support services to law enforcement countywide and the taxpayers of
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS a helicopter, properly equipped, working in conjunction with
ground patrol units, has been proven to be effective in a variety of situation
which are not routinely available to Oakland County law enforcement at this
time, such as: 1. Keeping fleeing cars in view so that pursuing
police vehicles can slow down and follow from a distance. It is impossible to
escape in a ground vehicle once spotted by a helicopter. This avoids the high
speed pursuit with its resulting accidents and injuries.
2. Covering large areas quickly and coordinating ground units
from above. Ground units can be more effectively positioned from the air, thus
reducing the number of units necessary to secure a scene. Acting as an aerial
command platform in the event of a major incident. Overseeing crowd control of
major events, such as the Woodward Dream Cruise, or during major disturbances.
3. Conducting routine and preventive patrol over commercial,
residential, and retail shopping areas, especially at night. Allow a greater
number of building checks to be done in a shorter period of time, freeing up the
ground patrol units for other duties.
WHEREAS the addition of a helicopter, as a crime-fighting tool in Oakland
County, will without doubt, be a benefit to our citizens by enhancing the
effectiveness of law enforcement throughout the County and therefore, the
security of the citizenry in general.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the purchase of one (1) helicopter for the Sheriff
Department to be used for County wide law enforcement purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff Department will be required to
fund the personnel portion of this program, the County to fund the purchase
price (estimated at $1.8 million), and operational costs (estimated at $400,000
per year).
Chairperson, on behalf of the County Commissioners listed below, we move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, John P. Garfield,
Frank H. Millard, Thomas A. Law,
Dennis N. Powers, Dan Devine, Jr.,
Donna R. Huntoon, Lawrence R. Pernick,
David L. Moffitt, Lawrence A. Obrecht
Donald W. Jensen, Eric Coleman,
Gilda Z. Jacobs
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Kingzett stated that, at the last Board meeting, he had
requested guidance on how the Commissioners could respond to the community
mental health issues in view of the pending lawsuit with TTI. He stated his
intention to make a statement at the next Board meeting and requested written
guidelines from counsel before that time. The Chairperson stated he would be
in touch with William Hampton.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Michigan Family Independence Agency - Cooperative Reimbursement and
Medical Support Enforcement Contracts (FOC/PA/COMB)
There were no objections to the referrals.
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M. to the call of the Chair or
Novemberÿ6,ÿ1997 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN JOHN McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson