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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
May 7, 1998
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 10:12 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: Holbert (absent with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Eric Coleman.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Palmer the minutes of the April 23, 1998 Board
meeting be approved.
Moved by Palmer supported by Wolf the minutes of the April 23, 1998 Board
meeting be amended on page 166 in the action taken on Miscellaneous
Resolution #98100 so it reads The Chairperson referred the resolution to the
Planning and Building Committee, the General Government Committee and the Finance
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on approval of minutes:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
amended.
Moved by Wolf supported by Garfield the rules be suspended and the agenda
be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Central Services - Oakland County International Airport - 1998 Grant
Program Acceptance
(Reason for suspension of General Government Committee item a: Waiver of Rule XI
- Standing Committee=s Responsibilities [See Planning and Building
Responsibilities item (7) re Sale, Purchase or Lease of Property]. Planning and
Building Meeting Prior to the Board)
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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
c. E911 Funding for Telecommunications Call-taking Equipment
Specifications Preparation - Phase II
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee item c: Waiver of Rule XII -
Direct Referral to Finance; Waiver of Rule XI - Standing Committee=s
Responsibilities - Strategic Planning Committee is Liaison to Department of
Information Technology)
d. Sheriff=s Department/Department of Information Technology -
Community Oriented Policing Services - Making Officer Redeployment
Effective (COPS-MORE) Grant Application
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. Drain Commissioner - Resolution to Authorize Wolverine Lake Sewage
Disposal System Contract and Advancement of Funds
b. Drain Commissioner - Wolf Drainage District Drain Bonds - Full Faith
and Credit Resolution
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
a. Department of Information Technology - Digital Information Service
Center Establishment of Enhanced Access Fee Structure for Digital
Orthophotos
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee, item d, Planning and
Building Committee, items a and b and Strategic Planning Committee, item a -
Waiver of Rule XII - Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, 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.
Deputy Clerk G. William Caddell read two communications from County
Executive L. Brooks Patterson requesting confirmation of the following
appointments as Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County
of Oakland, for terms ending April 30, 2004:
Donald R. Kegley, Jr. to fill the expired term of Harriet Rotter, who has
resigned.
David F. Courtney to fill the expired term of William Moon, who has
resigned.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
The Honorable Judge Edward Sosnick, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court,
presented the State of the Court message.
Commissioner Fran Amos presented a Community Mental Health Services Board
update.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Powers to postpone the May 7, 1998 Public
Hearing on the SLP Engineering EDC Project to May 21, 1998 at 9:45 A.M. and, also
schedule an additional hearing on the Acme Manfacturing EDC Project for 9:50
A.M. Both hearings are to be held in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The following people addressed the Board: Rev. Harry T. Cook, Selma Goode,
Ethel Schwartz, Robert Nitz, Cathy McCormick, Elmer Cerano, Tom Williamson and
Hope Cummins.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1998
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98104
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING DIVISION - AWARD OF CONTRACT
- SERVICE CENTER ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on October 28, 1997, the Planning and Building Committee approved
the County Executive's Facilities Engineering Division to receive bids from the
Oakland County Road Commission for improving the County Service Center roads,
including 1) Jail Service Loop, 2) Service Drive to Courthouse, 3) Public Works
Drive and 4) Campus Drive north at Credit Union; and
WHEREAS in accordance with bidding procedures, bids for this project were
received and opened by the Road Commission on March 31, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Road Commission has reviewed all bids submitted
and has recommended to Oakland County=s Department of Facilities Management that
the lowest responsible bidder, ABC Paving Company be awarded a contract in the
amount of $329,705 to complete all phases of the project with the exception of
lighting, irrigation and landscaping; and
WHEREAS it is agreed by the Road Commission and Facilities Engineering that
the excepted projects listed above should not be done until the road work is
complete and will be bid by Facilities Engineering; and
WHEREAS the total project cost for the 1998 County Service Center Road
Improvements Project is estimated to be $556,000 which includes the road
construction, parking lot lighting, lawn irrigation, landscaping and contingency
amounts; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $556,000 is available from the 1998
Capital Improvements Program Utility Section; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management recommends that the County
enter into a Cost Participation Agreement with the Road Commission of Oakland
County for $362,700 which includes contingency and that the total cost of
$556,000 be appropriated at this time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1) The Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of
$556,000 from the Capital Improvement Program Fund #401 to the
Project Work Order Fund #404 to establish the 1998 Service Center
Road Improvements Project.
2) The contract proposal of ABC Paving Company, in the amount of
$329,705 be accepted through the Road Commission and the contract
awarded in concurrence with Planning and Building Committee
recommendations.
3) Funds be provided in the amount of $226,295 to cover the remaining
project costs including contingency.
4) The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized
and directed to execute an interagency agreement with the Oakland
County Road Commission in accordance with the terms of the attached
Cost Participation Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Cost Participation Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office.
REPORT (Misc. #98104)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 1998 SERVICE CENTER ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT,
PROJECT 97-7
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed on April 28, 1998, the
bids received for the above-referenced project reports with the recommendation
that the County enter into a contract with the ABC Paving Company in the amount
of $329,705.10.
The Committee further recommends funding the total project cost of $556,000
including contingency, be approved.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1998
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Additionally, the Planning and Building Committee supports the attached
Finance Committee resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the Planning and Building Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98085)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/REIMBURSEMENT DIVISION - DOWNWARD
RECLASSIFICATION OF CIRCUIT COURT SERVICE OFFICER POSITION AND CREATION OF
COLLECTION SPECIALIST POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 29, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98085
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/REIMBURSEMENT DIVISION - DOWNWARD
RECLASSIFICATION OF CIRCUIT COURT SERVICE OFFICER POSITION AND CREATION OF
COLLECTION SPECIALIST POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Reimbursement Division collection efforts are supported by
process servers employed by the County (Circuit Court Service Officer with
Special Deputy status) and privately through a professional services contract
(non-deputized); and
WHEREAS the incumbent employee in the Circuit Court Service Officer
position (Grade 10) will be retiring in mid-April and certain duties will be
transferred to those process servers engaged under professional service
contracts, enabling the downward reclassification of the subject position to
part time - non-eligible (PTNE); and
WHEREAS retention of the deputized PTNE position is necessary for
authorized access to the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN System) to
facilitate tracing of individuals who owe money to the courts; and
WHEREAS a portion of the savings realized from the downward
reclassification is recommended to be redirected to more intensive collection
efforts through creation of one (1) Collection Specialist position (Grade 8),
with the balance of the savings returned to General Fund Contingency; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the downward reclassification of a full-time Reimbursement Division
Circuit Court Service Officer position (#1270101572-Grade 10) to Part Time - Non-
Eligible and a portion of the savings be redirected to fund the creation of one
(1) Collection Specialist position (Grade 8), with the balance of the savings
returned to General Fund Contingency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following budget amendment be executed to
accomplish the aforementioned changes:
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FY1998 FY1999
DEPT OCA PCA ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT
(FTE) Cir Crt Srvice Officer Salaries ($21,230) ($45,999)
Fringe Benefits ( 9,975) ( 21,613)
(PTNE) Cir Crt Srvice Officer Salaries 7,618 16,506
Fringe (9.7%) 739 1,601
Collection Specialist Salaries 13,106 28,398
Fringes (41.3%) 5,413 11,728
12 701200 70130 2001 Salaries ($ 506) ($ 1,095)
2074 Fringe Benefits ( 3,823) ( 8,284)
3348 Professional Serv. 1,154 2,500
3292 Personal Mileage 1,154 2,500
6661 Leased Vehicle ( 750) ( 1,800)
6675 Telephone Comm. ( 125) ( 300)
Total ($ 2,896) ($ 6,479)
90 290000 25000 2564 General Fund-
Contingency $ 2,896 $ 6,479
-0- -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Law the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Palmer, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman. (20)
NAYS: McPherson, Powers. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RECOMMENDATION FOR LEGAL COUNSEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having met on March 30, 1998, hereby
recommends that the law firm of Poling, McGaw and Poling, P.C. be selected to
represent the Board of Commissioners and that a contract be negotiated and
submitted to the Board for final approval.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of packet submitted by Poling, McGaw & Poling, P.C. on file in County
Clerk=s office.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Garfield the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Garfield the law firm of Poling, McGaw &
Poling, P.C. be selected to represent the Board of Commissioners.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1998
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REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee recommends the following individuals be
appointed to the Community Mental Health Services Board for 3-year terms as
indicated.
Harold Bay April 1, 1998 - March 31, 2001
Jan Dolan April 1, 1997 - March 31, 2000
Clifford Johnson April 1, 1997 - March 31, 1999
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Applications for Oakland County Service on file in County Clerk=s
office.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Taub the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Taub the appointments of the following
individuals to the Community Mental Health Services Board for three year terms,
as indicated, be confirmed:
Harold Bay April 1, 1998 - March 31, 2001
Jan Dolan April 1, 1997 - March 31, 2000
Clifford Johnson April 1, 1997 - March 31, 1999
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments to the
Community Mental Health Services Board were confirmed.
REPORT (Misc. #98105)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1998 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed on May 7, 1998, the
resolution entitled, Central Services - Oakland County International Airport -
1998 Grant Program Acceptance, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98105
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1998 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contracts, Project Nos. C-26-0079-1297/1597/1498, for
Federal funds in a maximum obligation of $3,512,758, and State funds in the
amount of $257,497, for the development and improvement of Oakland County
International Airport; and
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WHEREAS the projects consist of acquisition of approximately 1.67 acres and
5 homes, and rehabilitation of Runway 9R/27L, taxiways, terminal apron, fencing
and relocation of the northeast taxiway/service drive; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has received a grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration for airport development projects and shall
act as agent on behalf of the County in the administration of the projects; and
WHEREAS the development projects as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration require a local
grant match of $243,248, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant contracts
subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and believes
it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contracts; and
WHEREAS the attached contracts have been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's review process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
application provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098 do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the grant contracts in an amount not to exceed $3,770,255.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners or the approved designee is authorized to execute the grant
contracts and to approve grant modification up to fifteen (15) percent which is
consistent with the original grant contracts.
On behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contracts, Project
Nos. C-26-0079-1297/1597/1498 on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98105)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1998 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the
above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has received a Michigan Department of Transportation
Grant Project #C-26-0079-1297/1597/1498, for Federal funds in the
maximum obligation of $3,512,758 and State funds in the amount of
$257,497 for the development and improvement of Oakland County
International Airport.
2. The project includes acquisition of approximately 1.67 acres with
five (5) houses; rehabilitation of runway 9R/27L, taxiways, and
terminal apron; fencing and relocation of the northeast
taxiway/service drive.
3. The required County match in the amount of $243,248 is available in
the Airport Fund balance.
4. The Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant, subject
to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
5. The following amendment be made to the Fiscal Year 1998 Adopted
Budget:
13-137201-00050-8005 Estimated Profit or Loss ($243,248)
13-137201-00050-2872 Grant Match 243,248
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Powers the Planning and Building Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1998
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AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98106
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT - RECOMMENDED PERSONNEL ACTIONS TO ENHANCE EFFICIENT
OPERATION OF THE COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as a result of the 1998 Budget process, the 52nd District Court and
the County Executive, with approval by the Board of Commissioners, agreed to a
review of the staffing needs of the probation function and support staff in the
administration unit of the 52nd District Courts; and
WHEREAS the 1998 Budget also created a number of temporary positions in the
52nd District Courts which were funded through 9/30/98, with their continuation
to be contingent on recommendations from the staffing study; and
WHEREAS an in-depth study, conducted by the Personnel Department, included
the review of case processing and probation activities, as well as on-site review
of the current utilization of staff; and
WHEREAS caseload processing has consistently increased in complexity in
recent years due to additional regulations and legislative mandates; and
WHEREAS the Court reports that the probation staff has been experiencing
difficulties in processing cases in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS to manage the current workload more efficiently in the
52nd District Court, additional case processing and probation staff are
recommended along with the implementation of supplementary
recommendations; and
WHEREAS costs associated with these actions will be charged to the
Contingency Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the following General Fund/General Purpose personnel actions in the
52nd District Court:
ADMINISTRATION
TO DELETE:
one (1) PTNE District Court Clerk I position (#32101-07857) in
the Weekend Operations Unit
DIV. I - NOVI
TO CONTINUE:
Administration
two (2) District Court Clerk I positions (#32201-08014,08015)
Probation
one (1) Probation Officer I position (#32205-08069)
one (1) Typist I position (#32205-08070)
TO CREATE:
Administration
one (1) District Court Clerk I
Probation
one (1) Probation Officer I
one (1) Student
TO RECLASSIFY:
Probation
one District Court Clerk II position (#32205-07227), salary
grade 6, to District Court Clerk III, salary grade 7
DIV. II - CLARKSTON
TO CREATE:
Administration
one (1) District Court Clerk III
TO DELETE:
Administration
one (1) PTNE 1000 hr/yr General Clerical, position (#32301-07452)
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DIV. III - ROCHESTER HILLS
TO CONTINUE:
Probation
one (1) Probation Officer III, position (#32405-07612), as full-
time eligible
TO CREATE:
Administration
one (1) PTNE 1000 hr/yr General Clerical position
TO RECLASSIFY:
Probation
one (1) Probation Officer III, position (#32405-07235), salary
grade 11, to Senior Probation Officer, salary grade 12
TO TRANSFER:
one District Court Clerk III, position (#32401-02501), from the
Administration to Probation Unit
one District Court Clerk I, position (#32405-07239), from
Probation to the Administration Unit
DIV. IV - TROY
TO CONTINUE:
Probation
one (1) Probation Officer I position (#32505-08071)
TO CREATE:
Probation
one (1) FTNE 2,080 hr/yr General Clerical position, thru 9/30/98
one (1) PTNE 500 hr/yr Community Service Officer, effective
10/01/98
TO RECLASSIFY:
Probation
one District Court Clerk II position to District Court Clerk III,
position (#32505-07271)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional recommendations provided by the
Personnel Department be implemented to improve the efficiency of the operations
of the courts.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #98079)
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: (SUPPORT) REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT TO RESOLVE NEWSPAPER CONFLICT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having met on April 27, 1998, recommends
that the above-titled resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98079
BY: Jeff Kingzett, District #7 and Dan Devine, District #14
IN RE: (SUPPORT) REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT TO RESOLVE NEWSPAPER CONFLICT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the unease over the unresolved labor-management conflict at the
Detroit News and Detroit Free Press - which began with a strike 33 months ago -
continues to make many people in Southeast Michigan uncomfortable; and
WHEREAS the lives of several hundred individuals and their families
continue to be adversely affected by this conflict; and
WHEREAS the continued newspaper conflict, and people=s reaction to it, have
resulted in a reduction in public knowledge of governmental affairs, which limits
civil discourse on public policy issues; and
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WHEREAS the regional economy has also been adversely affected by the
conflict as many retail and service companies have declined to advertise in the
Detroit newspapers, thus reducing their profitability; and
WHEREAS this conflict has caused an unseemly and divisive confrontation
which has negatively impacted broad and diverse aspects of our community; and
WHEREAS the Religious Leaders for Justice at the Detroit Newspapers has
called for a regional legislative summit to resolve this conflict, and has asked
for our support of their effort; and
WHEREAS such a summit has been scheduled for May 15, 1998, at the
Southfield Civic Center.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
supports the concept of a regional legislative summit, sponsored by the Religious
Leaders for Justice at the Detroit Newspapers, to which the management of the
Detroit newspapers and the collective bargaining units will be invited, with
attention focused on a concerted effort to bring about a prompt, fair and lasting
resolution to this conflict.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Jeff Kingzett, Dan Devine,
Gilda Jacobs, Ruel McPherson,
JoAnne Holbert, Eugene Kaczmar,
Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Devine the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Devine the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Devine supported by Garfield to amend the resolution by changing
the title, as follows:
(SUPPORT) REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT TO RESOLVE REGARDING THE
NEWSPAPER CONFLICT
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Devine supported by McCulloch the resolution be amended by
striking the first five WHEREAS paragraphs.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Devine supported by Garfield the resolution be amended in the
sixth WHEREAS paragraph so it reads, as follows:
WHEREAS the Religious Leaders for Justice at the Detroit Newspapers has
called for a regional legislative summit to resolve regarding this
conflict; and has asked for our support of their effort; and
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Devine supported by Garfield the resolution be amended in the last
WHEREAS paragraph so it reads, as follows:
WHEREAS such a summit has been scheduled for May 15, 1998 at the
Southfield Civic Center for 2:00 P.M. on May 18, 1998, at Sacred Heart
Seminary in Detroit.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Devine supported by Garfield the resolution be amended in the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph so it reads, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the concept of a regional legislative summit,
sponsored by the Religious Leaders for Justice at the Detroit Newspapers,
to which the management of the Detroit newspapers and the collective
bargaining units will be invited, with attention focused on a concerted
effort to bring about a prompt, fair and lasting resolution to this
conflict to discuss their differences.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Jacobs stated for the record that the Democratic Caucus takes
a positive position on the issue and, if it fails, the Democratic Caucus would
still be sending representatives to the summit.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gregory, Jacobs, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Garfield. (10)
NAYS: Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Douglas. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution failed.
REPORT (Misc. #98080)
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (SUPPORT) HOUSE BILL 4363, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES (MDNR) GUIDELINES FOR ACQUIRING PUBLIC ACCESS SITES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having met on April 27, 1998, recommends
that the above-titled resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98080
BY: Commissioners Fran Amos and Shelley Taub
IN RE: (SUPPORT) HOUSE BILL 4363, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(MDNR) GUIDELINES FOR ACQUIRING PUBLIC ACCESS SITES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS within Oakland County, there are more than 450 navigable lakes and
rivers, which provide more than 40 public boat launching access sites; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4363 restricts the Department of Natural Resources
ability to acquire additional access sites without a Public Hearing in the county
in which the public access site is proposed; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is concerned with the spread of zebra mussels and
Eurasian Water Milfoil in our lakes; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4363 requires the MDNR=s investigation of proposed boat
launch sites include a study of whether a more intense use of the lake would
result in the degradation of its ecological integrity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support the adoption of House Bill 4363.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to all
of Oakland County=s legislators and its legislative agents.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Fran Amos, Shelley Taub
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Taub the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory. (22)
NAYS: Powers. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98088
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK-REGISTER OF DEEDS/ELECTION DIVISION - AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIPS
OF BRANDON, COMMERCE, HIGHLAND, MILFORD AND SPRINGFIELD AND THE CITY OF NOVI
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Resolution #97232 the Board of Commissioners authorized the
establishment of a revised Board of Canvassers= Service Fee of $25.00 per
precinct to help defray the cost of election certification as provided by Public
Act 116 of 1954, as amended; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Brandon, Charter Township of Commerce,
Charter Township of Highland, Charter Township of Milford, Charter Township of
Springfield and the City of Novi have all agreed to and signed agreements to
utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the attached signed agreements from the Charter Township of
Brandon, Charter Township of Commerce, Charter Township of Highland, Charter
Township of Milford, Charter Township of Springfield and the City of Novi to
utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of these agreements by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners, copies of each shall be filed by the
County Clerk with the Office of the Great Seal of the State of Michigan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of attached signed agreements on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98088)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS/ELECTIONS DIVISION - AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIPS
OF BRANDON, COMMERCE, HIGHLAND, MILFORD AND SPRINGFIELD AND THE CITY OF NOVI
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Townships of Brandon, Commerce, Highland, Milford,
Springfield and the City of Novi have signed agreements in order to
utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #97232 authorized the establishment of a
$25.00 service fee per precinct to help defray costs of election
certification.
3. Funds are currently budgeted in the Elections Division and no budget
amendment is needed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98056)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - METROPOLITAN DETROIT
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on April 28, 1998, reports with the recommendation that the resolution
be adopted.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98056
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - METROPOLITAN DETROIT
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS during the period 1975 through 1993, Oakland County included in its
budget an annual appropriation for the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and
Visitors Bureau in return for promoting tourism and conventions that would
benefit Oakland County businesses; and
WHEREAS Oakland County=s financial participation was discontinued in the
1994 Budget due to actions taken to avoid an overall budget shortfall, as well as
concerns that the activities of the Convention Bureau were not sufficiently
focused on the needs of the Oakland County business community; and
WHEREAS due to a change in management which is more customer and regionally
focused, as well as restructuring of their Board of Directors to include a seat
for the County Executive, the Department of Community and Economic Development
requests $7,500 for 1998 membership dues on the Metropolitan Detroit Convention
and Visitors Bureau; and
WHEREAS because of recent activities of the Convention Bureau, including a
researched and targeted marketing campaign which is directing resources toward
regional travel and destination activities in Oakland County emphasizing hotel
stays, entertainment, dining and shopping opportunities, the County Executive
recommends approval of the foregoing request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the invitation of the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau
to designate a seat on its board of directors for the Oakland County Executive
and authorizes an annual appropriation of $7,500 for membership dues.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98056)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - METROPOLITAN DETROIT
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Department of Community and Economic Development requests a
$7,500 appropriation for membership dues for the Metropolitan
Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau.
2. The Convention Bureau is under new management and has redirected its
energies to a regional marketing campaign that will benefit the
Oakland County business community.
3. The Convention Bureau has expanded its Board of Directors to include
a seat for the Oakland County Executive.
4. Funds are available in the General Fund Non-Departmental
Appropriation Contingency Account for this purpose.
5. The following budget amendment is recommended:
Dept/OCA/PCA/Object Description Amount
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($7,500)
11-210100-01000-3172 Cty. Exec. - Memberships 7,500
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Millard the Planning and Building Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Dingeldey supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FINANCE REPORT (Misc. #98107)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE WOLVERINE LAKE SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONTRACT AND ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended to add the
following:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Act 342, advance of these funds is
conditioned on:
a. Approval by a 2/3 vote of the local units governing body;
b. Receipt of an irrevocable pledge of current or delinquent taxes as
evidenced by promissory notes paying interest at a rate not to
exceed the six month Treasury Bill rate, 5% per anum, whichever is
less, and maturing within ten (10) years;
c. Receipt from the Village Treasurer that the amount of the advance
does not exceed 10 percent of its current taxes and 80 percent of
all its delinquent taxes, and/or current and delinquent taxes
pledged shall not exceed said amount."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98107
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE WOLVERINE LAKE SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONTRACT AND ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Village of Wolverine Lake (the "Village") is in urgent need of
a sewage disposal system and facilities constituting a part of the system as
described in the form of the proposed contract hereinafter mentioned (sometimes
referred to herein as the "Project"), in order to promote the health and welfare
of the residents thereof, which sewage disposal facilities and system also would
benefit the County and its residents, and the parties to said proposed contract
have concluded that such facilities can be provided and financed most
economically and efficiently by the County through the exercise of the powers
conferred by Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended ("Act 342"), and
especially Sections 5a, 5b and 5c thereof; and
WHEREAS by the terms of Act 342, the County and the Village are authorized
to enter into a contract for the acquisition, construction and financing of the
Project to serve the Village and for the payment of the cost thereof by the
Village, with interest, and the County is then authorized to issue its bonds in
one or more series to provide the funds necessary therefor; and
WHEREAS there has been submitted to this Board of Commissioners a proposed
contract between the County, by and through the County Drain Commissioner, County
Agency, party of the first part, and the Village, party of the second part
(the "Contract"), which Contract provides for the acquisition, construction and
financing of the Project and which Contract is hereinafter set forth in full; and
WHEREAS there have also been submitted for approval and adoption by this
Board of Commissioners, preliminary plans, specifications and estimates of the
cost and period of usefulness of the Project; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners desires to proceed with the Project and
the approval and execution of the Contract to acquire, construct and finance the
Project as provided in the Contract.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County,
Michigan, as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF PROJECT AND DESIGNATION OF COUNTY AGENCY. This Board
of Commissioners by majority vote of its members-elect does hereby approve, under
and pursuant to Act 342, establishment of the Wolverine Lake Sewage Disposal
System (the "System"), which shall consist of (I) sewage collection and disposal
facilities, as specified and to be located as shown in Exhibit A to the Contract
(the "Project") and (ii) the services provided thereby; that the Project and the
System shall serve the Village; that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is
hereby designated and appointed as the "County Agency" for the Project and the
System; that the County Agency shall have all the powers and duties with respect
to the Project and the System as are provided by law and especially by Act 342;
and that all obligations incurred by the County Agency with respect to the
Project, unless otherwise authorized by this Board of Commissioners, shall be
payable solely from funds derived from the Village as hereinafter provided.
2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ESTIMATES OF PERIOD OF USEFULNESS AND
COST. The preliminary plans and specifications for the Project and the estimates
of $24,500,000 as the cost thereof and of 40 years and upwards as the period of
usefulness thereof, as submitted to this Board of Commissioners, are hereby
approved and adopted.
3. EXCEPTION FROM PRIOR TREASURY APPROVAL. The County Drain
Commissioner and the County Treasurer are each hereby severally authorized to
file with the Michigan Department of Treasury a Notice of Intent to Issue an
Obligation with respect to each series of the aforementioned bonds in aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $24,500,000 and to pay, upon the filing of said
notice, the filing fee of $100 for each series of bonds to be issued in principal
amount less than $500,000 and $400 for each series of bonds to be issued in
principal amount of $500,000 or more.
4. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. The Wolverine Lake Sewage Disposal System
Contract between the County, by and through the County Drain Commissioner, party
of the first part, and the Village, party of the second part, which Contract has
been submitted to this Board of Commissioners, is hereby approved and adopted,
and the County Drain Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to execute
and deliver the same for and on behalf of the County, in as many counterparts as
may be deemed advisable. The Contract reads as follows:
WOLVERINE LAKE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into as of the day of ,
1998, by and between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a county corporation in the State of
Michigan (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "County"), by and through its
Drain Commissioner, County Agency, party of the first part, and the VILLAGE OF
WOLVERINE LAKE, a home rule village located in the County (hereinafter sometimes
referred to as the "Village"), party of the second part.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS pursuant to Act No. 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Act 342"), the Board of Commissioners of
the County, by majority vote of its members-elect, has authorized and directed
that there be established a County system of sewage disposal improvements and
services to serve the Village, said system to be known as the "Wolverine Lake
Sewage Disposal System" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "System"), and
has designated the Oakland County Drain Commissioner as the County Agency for the
System with all powers and duties with respect thereto as are provided by Act 342
(said Drain Commissioner being hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "County
Agency"); and
WHEREAS under and subject to the terms of Act 342, the County is
authorized, through the County Agency, to acquire and construct the sewage
disposal facilities hereinafter described as constituting the System (the
"Project"), the County and the Village are authorized to enter into a contract,
as hereinafter provided, for the acquisition and construction of the Project by
the County and for financing all or part of the cost thereof by the issuance of
bonds by the County secured by the pledges of the full faith and credit of the
Village to pay such cost with interest to the County in installments extending
over a period not exceeding forty (40) years, and the County is authorized to
issue such bonds and, if authorized by majority vote of the members-elect of its
Board of Commissioners, to pledge its full faith and credit for the payment of
such bonds and the interest thereon; and
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WHEREAS there is an urgent need of such sewage disposal facilities to
provide sewage disposal services to the Village in order to promote the health
and welfare of the residents thereof, which facilities would likewise benefit the
County and its residents, and the parties hereto have concluded that such
facilities can be provided and financed most economically and efficiently by the
County through the exercise of the powers conferred by Act 342, and especially
Sections 5a, 5b and 5c thereof; and
WHEREAS the consulting engineers have prepared preliminary plans for the
Project and estimates of the cost and period of usefulness thereof, all of which
have been submitted to and approved by the Board of Commissioners of the County
and the Village Council and placed on file with said Board of Commissioners in
the office of the County Agency, said estimates being set forth in Exhibit B
hereunto attached; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that the cost of the Project be financed by the
issuance of County bonds; and
WHEREAS in order to provide for the acquisition and construction of the
Project by the County and the financing of the cost thereof by the issuance of
County bonds, and for other related matters, it is necessary for the parties
hereto to enter into this contract.
THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PREMISES AND THE COVENANTS OF EACH
OTHER, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE as follows:
The parties hereto approve and agree to the acquisition, construction and
financing of the Project as part of the System, as herein provided, under and
pursuant to Act 342. The Village by way of compliance with Section 29,
Article VII, Michigan Constitution of 1963, consents and agrees to the
establishment and location of the System within its corporate boundaries and to
the use by the County of its streets, highways, alleys, lands, rights-of-way or
other public places for the purpose and facilities of the System and any
improvements, enlargements or extensions thereof, and the Village further agrees
that, in order to evidence and effectuate the foregoing agreement and consent, it
will execute and deliver to the County such grants of easement, right-of-way,
license, permit or consent as may be requested by the County.
2. The Project shall consist of the sewage disposal facilities as
described and specified on Exhibit A, which is hereunto attached and is made a
part hereof, and as are more particularly set forth in the preliminary plans that
have been prepared and submitted by the consulting engineers, which plans are on
file with the County Agency and are approved and adopted. The Project shall be
acquired and constructed substantially in accordance with said preliminary plans
and in accordance with final plans and specifications to be prepared and
submitted by the consulting engineers, but variations therefrom that do not
materially change the location, capacity or overall design of the Project, and
that do not require an increase in the total estimated cost of the Project, may
be permitted on the authority of the County Agency. Other variations or changes
may be made if approved by the County Agency and by resolution of the Village
Council and if provisions required by Paragraph 5 hereof are made for payment or
financing of any resulting increase in the total estimated cost. The estimate of
the cost of the Project and the estimate of the period of usefulness thereof as
set forth in Exhibit B are approved and adopted.
3. The County Agency shall take or cause to be taken all actions required
or necessary, in accordance with Act 342, to procure the issuance and sale of
bonds by the County, in one or more series, in whatever aggregate principal
amount is necessary to finance all or part of the cost of the Project. Such
bonds shall be issued in anticipation of, and be payable primarily from, the
payments to be made by the Village to the County as provided in this contract,
and shall be secured secondarily, if so voted by the Board of Commissioners of
the County, by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County, and the said
bonds shall be payable in annual maturities the last of which shall be not more
than forty years from the date thereof.
4. The County Agency shall proceed to take construction bids for the
Project and, subject to the sale and delivery of bonds, enter into construction
contracts with the lowest responsible bidder or bidders, procure from the
contractors all necessary and proper bonds, cause the Project to be constructed
within a reasonable time, and do all other things required by this contract and
the laws of the State of Michigan. All certificates for required payments to
contractors shall be approved by the consulting engineers before presentation to
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the County Agency and the latter shall be entitled to rely on such approval in
making payments.
5. In the event that it shall become necessary to increase the estimated
cost of the Project as hereinbefore stated, or if the actual cost of the Project
shall exceed the estimated cost, whether as the result of variations or changes
permitted to be made in the approved plans or otherwise, then (without execution
of any further contract or amendment of this contract) the Village, by resolution
of its Village Council adopted within fifteen days after the receipt of
construction bids, may direct that a portion of the Project not yet acquired or
constructed and not under contract to be acquired or constructed be deleted
sufficient to reduce the total cost to an amount that shall not exceed the total
estimated cost as hereinbefore stated by more than 5%, provided that such
deletion shall not materially change the general scope, overall design, and
purpose of the Project, or in the absence of the adoption of such resolutions the
Village shall pay or procure the payment of the increase or excess in cash, or
County bonds in an increased or additional amount (upon adoption of an
authorizing resolution therefor by the Board of Commissioners) shall be issued to
defray such increased or excess cost, to the extent that funds therefor are not
available from other sources; provided, however, that no such increase or excess
shall be approved and no such increased or additional County bonds shall be
authorized to be issued, nor shall the County enter into any contract for
acquisition or construction of the Project or any part thereof or incur any
obligation for or pay any item of cost therefor, where the effect thereof would
be to cause the total cost of the Project to exceed by more than 5% its total
estimated cost as hereinbefore stated, unless the Village Council previously
shall have adopted resolutions approving such increase or excess and agreeing
that the same (or such part thereof as is not available from other sources) shall
be paid or its payment procured by the Village in cash or be defrayed by the
issuance of increased or additional County bonds in anticipation of increased or
additional payments agreed to be made by the Village to the County in the manner
hereinbefore provided; provided, further, that the adoption of such resolutions
by the Village Council shall not be required prior to or as a condition precedent
to the issuance of additional bonds by the County, if the County previously has
issued or contracted to sell bonds to pay all or part of the cost of the Project
and the issuance of the additional bonds is necessary (as determined by the
County) to pay such increased, additional or excess costs as are essential to
completion of the Project according to the plans as last approved prior to the
time when the previous bonds were issued or contracted to be sold.
6. The Village shall pay to the County the entire cost of the Project not
defrayed by grants and funds available from other sources. The cost to be paid
by the Village shall include, in addition to the items of the nature set forth in
Exhibit B (represented by the principal amount of the bonds to be issued by the
County), all interest payable by the County on said bonds and all paying agent
fees and other expenses and charges (including the County Agency's administrative
expenses) that are payable on account of said bonds (such fees, expenses and
charges being herein called "bond service charges"). Such payments shall be made
to the County in semiannual installments, which shall be due and payable at least
thirty days prior to each interest payment date specified in the County bonds.
Such semiannual installments shall commence on the date that interest (other than
capitalized interest) or principal first becomes payable on the bonds, and the
aggregate amount of the installments shall be at least sufficient to pay, when
due, all principal and interest on the bonds and all bond service charges payable
on account of the bonds. The County Agency, within thirty days after delivery of
the County bonds to the purchaser, shall furnish the treasurer the Village with a
complete schedule of the principal of and interest on the bonds, and the County
Agency also, at least thirty days before each payment is due, shall advise the
treasurer of the Village of the amount payable to the County on such date. If
the Village fails to make any payment to the County when due, the same shall be
subject to a penalty of 1% thereof for each month or fraction thereof that such
amount remains unpaid after due. Failure of the County Agency to furnish the
schedule or give the notice as above required shall not excuse the Village from
the obligation to make payments when due. The foregoing obligations shall apply
to all bonds issued by the County to defray the cost of the Project. Payments
shall be made by the Village when due whether or not the Project has then been
completed or placed in operation.
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7. The Village may pay in advance of maturity all or any part of an
installment due the County on the bonds by surrendering to the County bonds
issued hereunder of a like principal amount maturing in the same calendar year or
by paying to the County in cash the principal amount of any County bonds that are
subject to redemption prior to maturity, plus all interest thereon to the first
date upon which such bonds may be called for redemption, and plus all applicable
call premiums and bond service charges, and in such event the County Agency shall
call said bonds for redemption at the earliest possible date. The installments
or parts thereof so prepaid shall be deemed to be the installments or parts
thereof falling due in the same calendar year as the maturity dates of the bonds
surrendered or called for redemption.
8. The proceeds of sale of the bonds shall be used solely and only to pay
the cost of the Project, and after completion thereof and payment of all costs in
connection therewith, any surplus remaining from the sale of the bonds shall be
(i) used to purchase the bonds on the open market or (ii) retained by the County
Agency as a reserve for payment of the bond principal and interest maturities
next falling due, and in such event the contract obligations of the Village in
respect to such bonds or such maturities shall be reduced by the principal amount
of bonds so purchased or of said reserve, said reduction in case of the purchase
of bonds to be applied as to year in accordance with the year of the maturity of
the bonds so purchased. Any bonds so purchased shall be canceled. In the
alternative, such surplus may be used, on request of the Village and approval by
the Board of Commissioners of the County, to extend, enlarge or improve the
System or to acquire and construct additional sewage disposal facilities to serve
the Village.
9. The Village, pursuant to the authorization of Section 5a of Act 342,
hereby pledges its full faith and credit for the prompt and timely payment of its
obligations expressed in this contract and, subject to applicable constitutional
tax limitations, each year shall levy a tax on the taxable property in the
Village in an amount that, taking into consideration estimated delinquencies in
tax collections, will be sufficient to pay its obligations under this contract
becoming due before the time of the following year's tax collections; provided,
however, that if at the time of making its annual tax levy, the Village shall
have on hand in cash other funds that have been set aside and pledged or are
otherwise available for the payment of such contractual obligations falling due
prior to the time of the next tax collection, then the annual tax levy may be
reduced by such amount. The Village Council each year, at least 90 days prior to
the final date provided by law or charter for the making of the annual tax levy,
shall submit to the County Agency a written statement setting forth the amount of
its obligations to the County that become due and payable under this contract
prior to the time of the next following year's tax collections, the amount of the
funds that the Village has or will have on hand or to its credit in the hands of
the County that have been set aside and pledged for payment of said obligations
to the County and the amount of the taxes next proposed to be levied for the
purpose of raising money to meet such obligations. The County Agency promptly
shall review such statement and, if he finds that the proposed tax levy is
insufficient, he shall so notify the Village Council. The Village hereby
covenants and agrees that it will thereupon increase its levy to such extent as
may be required by the County Agency.
10. In the event that the Village shall fail for any reason to pay to the
County Agency at the times herein specified, the amounts herein required to be
paid, the state treasurer or other official charged with the disbursement of
unrestricted state funds returnable to the Village pursuant to the Michigan
constitution is authorized hereby to withhold sufficient funds to make up any
default or deficiency in funds. In the event the County is required to advance
any money by reason of its pledge of full faith and credit on the bonds to be
issued to finance the acquisition and construction of the Project on account of
the delinquency of the Village, the County Treasurer shall notify the state
treasurer to deduct the amount of money so advanced by the County from any
unrestricted moneys in the state treasurer's possession belonging to the Village
and to pay such amount to the County. In addition to the foregoing, the County
shall have all other rights and remedies provided by law to enforce the
obligations of the Village to make payments in the manner and at the times
required by this contract. It is specifically recognized by the Village that the
payments required to be made by them pursuant to the terms of this contract are
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to be pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds to be
issued by the County, and the Village covenants and agrees that it will make its
required payments to the County promptly and at the times herein specified,
without regard as to whether the Project herein contemplated is actually
completed or placed in operation; provided, only, that nothing herein contained
shall limit the obligation of the County to perform in accordance with the
covenants contained herein.
11. No change in the jurisdiction over any territory in the Village shall
impair in any manner the obligations of this contract or affect the obligations
of the Village hereunder. In the event that all or any part of the territory of
the Village is incorporated as a new city or village or is annexed to or becomes
a part of the territory of another municipality, the municipality into which such
territory is incorporated or to which such territory is annexed shall assume the
proper proportionate share of the contractual obligations (including the pledge
of full faith and credit) of the Village, which proper proportionate share shall
be fixed and determined by the County Agency and shall be binding upon all
parties concerned unless, within sixty (60) days after such incorporation or
annexation becomes effective, the municipality into which such territory is
incorporated or to which such territory is annexed and the Village shall by
mutual agreement and with the written approval of the County Agency fix and
determine such proper proportionate share. The County Agency, prior to making
such determination, shall receive a written recommendation as to the proper
proportionate share from a committee composed of one representative designated by
the Village Council, one designated by the governing body of the new municipality
or the municipality annexing such territory and one independent registered
engineer appointed by the County Agency. Each governmental unit shall appoint
its representative within fifteen (15) days after being notified to do so by the
County Agency and within a like time the County Agency shall appoint the engineer
third member. If any such representative (other than the appointee of the County
Agency) is not appointed within the time above provided, then the County Agency
may proceed without said recommendation. If the committee shall not make the
recommendation within forty-five (45) days after its appointment or within any
extension thereof by the County Agency, then the County Agency may proceed
without such recommendation.
12. The County may advance funds, if approved by resolution adopted by a
2/3 vote of the members-elect of its Board of Commissioners (as required by
Section 8 of Act 342) for administrative expenses, including engineering, legal
and consulting expenses, incurred by the County Agency in the performance of its
duties and powers authorized by Act 342 and for purposes of obtaining maps,
plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, rights-of-way and permits for the
Project. In such event, and to avoid paying interest on the advance, the Village
shall, not later than two years after the date of adoption of the resolution of
the County Board of Commissioners approving such advance, reimburse the County
for the amount of any such advance; provided, however, that (i) the County Board
of Commissioners may extend the due date of such reimbursement by resolution
adopted by a 2/3 vote of its members-elect and (ii) the obligations of the
Village shall be reduced to the extent that County bonds are issued and the
proceeds thereof are used to reimburse the County for such advances. The
obligations of the Village to pay the amounts set forth in this paragraph are
full faith and credit obligations as described in paragraph 9 hereof. The County
shall have all rights and remedies provided by this contract and Act 342 and
otherwise pursuant to law to enforce the obligations of the Village described in
this paragraph. In the event that no such County bonds are issued within three
years of the date of this contract, unless the three-year period is extended by
mutual agreement of the parties hereto, the Project shall be abandoned and the
Village shall pay, or reimburse the County for the payment of, all engineering,
legal, consulting and other costs and expenses theretofore incurred, including
any interest due the County for any advance of funds, and shall be entitled to
all plans, specifications and other engineering data and materials relating to
the Project.
13. In the event that the Village fails to reimburse the County for an
advance made pursuant to paragraph 12 hereof when due, the Village shall pay to
the County interest on such unreimbursed amount from the date of adoption of the
resolution of the County Board of Commissioners approving such advance to the
date of repayment at the interest rate prevailing on six-month United States
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Treasury Bills on the date of adoption of the resolution of the County Board of
Commissioners approving the advance, to be compounded quarterly.
14. After completion of the Project the operation and maintenance of the
System shall be in accordance with applicable agreements between the County and
the Village.
15. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the System is
to serve the Village and not the individual property owners and users thereof,
unless by special arrangement between the County Agency and the Village. The
responsibility of requiring connection to and use of the System and/or providing
such additional facilities as may be needed shall be that of the Village, which
shall cause to be constructed and maintained, directly or through the County, any
such necessary additional facilities. The County shall not be obligated to
acquire or construct any facilities other than those designated in paragraph 2
hereof.
16. The County shall have no obligation or responsibility for providing
facilities except as herein expressly provided with respect to the acquisition
and construction of the Project or as otherwise provided by contract. The
Village shall have the authority and the responsibility to provide such other
facilities and shall have the right to expand the facilities of the System by
constructing or extending sewers or related facilities, connecting the same to
the System, and otherwise improving the System. It is expressly agreed,
nevertheless, that no such connection shall be made to the System and no
improvements, enlargements or extensions thereof shall be made without first
securing a permit therefor from the County. Any such permit may be made
conditional upon inspection and approval of new construction by the County. It
is further agreed that the System shall be used for collection and conveyance of
sanitary sewage only and that the Village shall take all necessary action to
prevent entry into the System of storm waters and also to prevent entry of sewage
or wastes of such a character as to be injurious to the System or to the public
health and safety.
17. All powers, duties and functions vested by this contract in the County
shall be exercised and performed by the County Agency, for and on behalf of the
County, unless otherwise provided by law or in this contract.
18. The parties hereto recognize that the holders from time to time of the
bonds to be issued by the County under the provisions of Act 342, and secured by
the full faith and credit pledge of the Village to the payment of the principal
of and interest on the bonds as set forth in this contract, will have contractual
rights in this contract, and it is therefore covenanted and agreed that so long
as any of said bonds shall remain outstanding and unpaid, the provisions of this
contract shall not be subject to any alteration or revision that would affect
adversely either the security of the bonds or the prompt payment of principal or
interest thereon. The right to make changes in this contract, by amendment,
supplemental contract or otherwise is nevertheless reserved insofar as the same
do not have such adverse effect. The parties hereto further covenant and agree
that they each will comply with their respective duties and obligations under the
terms of this contract promptly, at the times and in the manner herein set forth,
and will not suffer to be done any act that would impair in any way the contract
of said bonds, the security therefor or the prompt payment of principal and
interest thereon. It is declared hereby that the terms of this contract and of
any amendatory or supplemental contract and any contract entered into pursuant
hereto, insofar as they pertain to said bonds or to the payment of the security
thereof, shall be deemed to be for the benefit of the holders of said bonds.
19. In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this contract
for any reason shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any
respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any
other provisions hereof, but this contract shall be construed as if such invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
20. This contract shall become effective upon its execution by the County
Agency on the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof (which execution shall
not occur prior to the execution by the authorized officials of the Village) and
its approval by the vote of a majority of the electors of the Village qualified
to vote and voting thereon at a general or special election. This contract shall
terminate forty (40) years from the date hereof or on such earlier date as shall
be mutually agreed; provided, however, that it shall not be terminated at any
time prior to the payment in full of the principal of and interest on the County
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bonds together with all bond service charges pertaining to said bonds. This
contract may be executed in several counterparts. The provisions of this
contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and
assigns of the parties hereto. Nothing herein contained, however, shall require
the County to acquire and construct the Project if it is unable to sell bonds to
finance the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this contract to be
executed and delivered by the undersigned, being duly authorized by the
respective Village Council of such parties.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Executed on , 1998 By:
County Drain Commissioner
(County Agency)
VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE
By:
President
Executed on , 1998 And:
Clerk
5. APPROVAL OF ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS. This Board of Commissioners by 2/3
vote of its members-elect does hereby approve the advancement of not to exceed
$250,000 for the purposes set forth in paragraph 12 of the Contract. Such
advances shall be reimbursed to the County by the Village pursuant to the
provisions of paragraphs 12 and 13 of the Contract.
6. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
insofar as they may be in conflict herewith are rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98108
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - WOLF DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH AND
CREDIT RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Wolf Drain, by resolution adopted on
April 14, 1998, authorized and provided for the issuance by the Wolf Drainage
District of its Drain Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $4,680,000 (the
"Drain Bonds") to defray the cost of the Wolf Drain; and
WHEREAS the Drain Bonds will be dated June 1, 1998, will bear interest at
rates not to exceed 7% per annum, will mature in such years and principal
amounts, and will be subject to redemption upon the terms and conditions set
forth in the bond resolution; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from
this Board a resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County of
Oakland (the "County") for the payment of the principal of and interest on the
Drain Bonds; and
WHEREAS the Wolf Drain is necessary to protect and preserve the public
health, and, therefore, it is in the best interest of the County that the Drain
Bonds be sold.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain
Code of 1956, as amended, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby pledges
irrevocably the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the
principal of and interest on the Drain Bonds and agrees that, in the event the
City of Rochester Hills, the County of Oakland or the State of Michigan shall
fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County for the amount
of any special assessment installment and interest when due, the amount thereof
shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is
directed to make such advancement to the extent necessary.
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2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit,
the County advances out of County funds all or any part of an installment and
interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the
County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or
authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid.
The County Treasurer is authorized to file with the Department of
Treasury of the State of Michigan on behalf of the County a Notice of Intent to
Issue an Obligation with respect to the Drain Bonds.
4. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a
preliminary and final official statement for the Drain Bonds, to cause the
preparation of those portions of the preliminary and final official statement
that pertain to the County, and to do all other things necessary for compliance
with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is authorized to execute and deliver such
certificates and to do all other things that are necessary to effectuate the sale
and delivery of the County Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver in
the name and on behalf of the County (i) a certificate of the County to comply
with the requirements for a continuing disclosure undertaking of the County
pursuant to subsection (b)(5) of the Rule and (ii) amendments to such certificate
from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate (the
certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the
"Continuing Disclosure Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and agrees
that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any failure of the County to comply
with and carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall
be as set forth therein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98108)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - WOLF DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH AND
CREDIT RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the issuance of drain bonds with the
County pledging full faith and credit with the City of Rochester
Hills as the primary obliger.
2. The principal amount of the bond issue is $4,680,000 at an interest
rate not to exceed 7% to be paid back within 13 years.
3. The statutory limit for County debt is $3,892,568,182 (10% of 1997
State Equalized Value). As of 3/31/98, the outstanding debt is
$294,399,066 or approximately 1% of the S.E.V.
4. Of the total project cost of $4,680,000, the County=s apportionment
is 1.66% ($77,688). The County=s share will be financed and charged
against the Non-Departmental account for Drain Assessments. Funding
is available for this expense. Therefore, no budget amendment is
required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Douglas,
Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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192
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98109
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA
AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (RICHARD TOOL AND DIE CORPORATION PROJECT) - LYON
CHARTER TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of
such a project (Richard Tool and Die Corporation Project) and has designated to
this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the EDC
to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by
the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to commercial/industrial
uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby
established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are less
than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of
establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens
District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide
four certified copies of this resolution to the 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 attachments on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Douglas, Garfield,
Gregory, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98110
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (RICHARD TOOL AND DIE CORPORATION PROJECT) - LYON
CHARTER TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Richard Tool and Die Corporation Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
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WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive
of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of said
Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in accordance
with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of James F. Atchison and
Patricia D. Carcone, who are representative of neighborhood residents and
business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of
Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are
hereby confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional
Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
conflict.
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 Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Appointment of Two Additional Directors to the EDC by the County
Executive for the Richard Tool and Die Corporation on file in County Clerk=s
office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98111
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE DISPOSAL CAPACITY - ACT 451 NON-HAZARDOUS
SOLID WASTES - SPRING, 1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County's 1994 Amendments to the 1990 Solid Waste Management
Plan Update require that annually, on or before June 30, the Board demonstrate
and certify available remaining disposal capacity for all Act 451 non-hazardous
solid wastes generated within the County; and
WHEREAS a finding that sufficient capacity is available (more than 66
months beyond June 30) equates to a moratorium during the following year on the
use of the interim siting mechanism contained in the 1994 Amendments for the
siting of additional landfill capacity in the County; and
WHEREAS Act 451 as amended, concludes that failure to adopt a required
annual certification is equivalent to a finding that less than a sufficient
amount of capacity is available and the interim siting mechanism will then be
operative on the first day of the following January; and
WHEREAS a review has been conducted of the current and projected Act 451
non-hazardous waste stream generated within the County, the current volume
reduction efforts being achieved by the County's residents and businesses,
current inter-county flow arrangements and of available remaining disposal
capacity both within the County and within nearby counties; and
WHEREAS the analysis contained in the County Executive's report titled
"Demonstration of Available Disposal Capacity - April 20, 1998" (which is on file
with the County Clerk) shows clearly that disposal capacity is available for the
County's Act 451 non-hazardous waste stream beyond December 31, 2003 (which date
is 66 months beyond June 30, 1998) as is summarized on the Exhibit attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby certifies that sufficient disposal capacity exists so that the interim
siting mechanism for the siting of additional landfill capacity within the County
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as contained within the 1994 Amendments to the 1990 Solid Waste Management Plan
Update will not become operational until January 1, 2000 or later, such date to
be identified in a future certification.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of County Executive=s report titled Demonstration of Available
Disposal Capacity - April 20, 1998" and Exhibit on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Johnson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FINANCE REPORT (Misc. #98091)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE RENEWAL WITH THE CITY OF
SOUTHFIELD FOR 25+ ACRES LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF CATALPA AND GREENFIELD ROADS,
CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted with authorization
for the administration to negotiate an extension of the lease for an additional 5
years.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98091
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE RENEWAL WITH THE CITY OF
SOUTHFIELD FOR 25+ ACRES LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF CATALPA AND GREENFIELD ROADS,
CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland owns 29+ acres of land in the City of
Southfield located at the corner of Catalpa and Greenfield Roads, identified as
Tax Sidwell Numbers 24-13-404-013, 24-13-426-001; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland maintains offices for the Oakland County
Health Department on a portion of this property which consists of approximately
4.62 acres; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has been leasing the remaining portion of
this land (25+ acres) to the City of Southfield since 1965 for organized sports -
baseball, softball, soccer, etc.; and
WHEREAS the present lease between the County of Oakland and the City of
Southfield will expire on May 6, 1998; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield is desirous to extend the term of the lease
for a period of five (5) years; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel
have prepared a lease agreement which has been accepted by the City of
Southfield.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
recommends and approves the Lease Agreement Extension between Oakland County and
the City of Southfield for a period of five (5) years commencing on May 6, 1998
and ending on May 5, 2003 for the sum of one dollar ($1.00) per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson or its designee to execute the Declaration of Lease
Agreement in the form attached hereto on the behalf of the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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195
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Declaration of Lease on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98091)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE RENEWAL WITH THE CITY OF
SOUTHFIELD FOR 25+ ACRES LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF CATALPA AND GREENFIELD ROADS,
CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes a lease agreement between Oakland County
and the City of Southfield for a period of 5 years for the property
currently used by the City of Southfield on the corner of Catalpa
and Greenfield Roads, City of Southfield.
2. Rent in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per year shall be charged
upon commencement of the lease May 6, 1998 and ending on
May 5, 2003.
3. There is no significant financial impact and no budget amendments
are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Gregory the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Johnson, Kingzett, McCulloch. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98112
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - MILFORD
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 Milford Township has executed the attached purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS Milford Township has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the
total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, Milford Township
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, consistent with the attached budget, as
Oakland County=s match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and Milford Township.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement and Milford Township Warning Siren Budget
Summary on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98113
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF ORCHARD
LAKE VILLAGE
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 City of Orchard Lake Village, has executed the attached
purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Orchard Lake Village, has agreed to pay seventy-five
percent of the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the City of
Orchard Lake Village 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, consistent with the attached budget, as
Oakland County=s match.
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 City of Orchard Lake Village.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement and City of Orchard Lake Village Warning Siren
Budget Summary on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
FINANCE REPORT (Misc. #98114)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: E911 FUNDING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CALL-TAKING EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
PREPARATION - PHASE II
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 30, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted with the following
amendments:
1. That a final WHEREAS be added to read:
WHEREAS the E911 Ad Hoc Committee and the Public Services
Committee supports the acquisition of E911 call taking equipment
through a Federal grant, to be submitted in mid-May, 1998.
And that the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED PARAGRAPH be amended to
read:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZES E911 Ad Hoc Committee and the Public
Services Committee supports the acquisition of the E911 call-taking
equipment through a Federal grant to be submitted in mid-May, 1998,
AND THAT ;which shall include the addition of the request to
reimburse pro rata those communities who have already begun to
upgrade their systems on an individual basis if such addition to the
application shall not adversely affect the successful application of
this County for the COPS-MORE Grant. That the preparation of the
equipment specifications for the request for proposal be performed
in-house between representatives of the Sheriff=s Department, County
Executive=s Administration, PSAPs, and such other individuals as are
necessary; and that the Sheriff=s Department and County Executive=s
Administration actively search for available frequencies to expand
the existing PSAPs E911 capacity.
2. That the first three (3) WHEREAS paragraphs be deleted and the
fourth (4) WHEREAS be amended as follows:
WHEREAS THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE Board of Commissioners Chairperson
John McCulloch appointed an E911 Ad Hoc Committee comprised of
various members of the public safety community (including the
County=s Sheriff Department), County Board of Commissioners,
business community, and local government officials on May 8, 1997;
and
3. That the above-two amendments be considered separately.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98114
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: E911 FUNDING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CALL-TAKING EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
PREPARATION - PHASE II
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS members of the law enforcement community, including William Dwyer,
Police Chief of the City of Farmington Hills and Capt. Michael McCabe, Sheriff=s
Department, actively discussed the equipment condition and related concerns
surrounding the County=s public safety answering points= (PSAPs) and the need for
a unified telecommunications system at a Board of Commissioners meeting in early
April 1997; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #97071 entitled Central Services - Radio
Communications - Study of County-wide 800 MHz Digital Trunking Communication for
Outside Agencies - Public Safety Communications/Technology Task Force was
sponsored by Commissioners Moffitt, Law, Powers and Jensen to study the need for
unified public safety agency communications on an 800 MHz digital trunking
system, or similar state-of-the-art standard (including recommendations and
policies relating thereto) and a Task Force be established to carry-out the
related study; and
WHEREAS the above-proposed resolution cited equipment concerns in
communication between various public safety (including police, fire and emergency
medical services) dispatch and responding field units; and
WHEREAS Board of Commissioners Chairperson John McCulloch appointed an E911
Ad Hoc Committee comprised of various members of the public safety community
(including the County=s Sheriff Department), County Board of Commissioners,
business community and local government officials on May 8, 1997; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners minutes of May 8, 1997 charged the E911
Ad Hoc Committee ...to review Oakland County=s 911 system to determine if there
is a necessity to increase the Emergency Telephone... Operational ...charges
payable by all service users. The Committee shall report its final advisory
recommendation to the Public Services Committee of the Board ; and
WHEREAS the Ad Hoc Committee met several times throughout the spring and
summer of 1997 before deciding that an outside consultant should be hired to
assist in assessing the communications equipment current status and provide
technical recommendations for its upgrade, replacement and funding therefore; and
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WHEREAS the E911 Ad Hoc Committee selected Plante and Moran, LLP to perform
that study, in part, because of their prior experience in assisting the County in
determining the needs relating to the replacement of the County=s Court and Law
Enforcement Management Information System (CLEMIS) and in the replacement of the
County=s mobile data terminals and related infrastructure; and
WHEREAS the study by Plante and Moran LLP conducted between December 1997
and March 1998, included contact with all 32 PSAPs in the County, various
telephone companies and other parties in interest in this study, resulted in a
report presented at the April 17, 1998 meeting of the E911 Ad Hoc Committee; and
WHEREAS the Plante and Moran, LLP report recommended (and the Ad Hoc
Committee has concurred therewith on April 17, 1998) that the E911 call-taking
communications equipment be replaced at a cost of up to $2.2 million; and
WHEREAS the above E911 call-taking communications equipment costs have been
included in the COPS-MORE Federal grant request to be submitted on or about May
15, 1998 in connection with the replacement of CLEMIS, mobile data terminals with
laptops, various computer and related equipment for local law enforcement
agencies, data upgrades in addressing, and other technological improvements; and
WHEREAS the County would be required to seek various vendors through a
competitive bidding process and before that point in time create equipment
specifications for that request for proposal and ultimately, select an equipment
vendor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the E911 Ad Hoc Committee and the Public
Services Committee supports the acquisition of the E911 call-taking equipment
through a Federal grant to be submitted in mid-May, 1998; which shall include the
addition of the request to reimburse pro rata those communities who have already
begun to upgrade their systems on an individual basis if such addition to the
application shall not adversely affect the successful application of this County
for the COPS-MORE Grant. That the preparation of the equipment specifications
for the request for proposal be performed in-house between representatives of the
Sheriff=s Department, County Executive=s Administration, PSAPs, and such other
individuals as are necessary; and that the Sheriff=s Department and County
Executive=s Administration actively search for available frequencies to expand
the existing PSAPs E911 capacity.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98114)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: E911 FUNDING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CALL-TAKING EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
PREPARATION - PHASE II
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
reports that no adjustment to Oakland County=s operating budget for the year
ending September 30, 1998 is presently warranted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
Vote on Moffitt=s amendment:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
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199
Moved by Powers supported by Taub the resolution be amended in the fourth
WHEREAS paragraph by inserting the words - chaired by Commissioner Jensen and -
after the words ..E911 Ad Hoc Committee .
Discussion followed.
Vote on Powers= amendment:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98115
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF====S DEPARTMENT/DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - COMMUNITY
ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES - MAKING OFFICER REDEPLOYMENT EFFECTIVE (COPS-MORE)
GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a Request
for Proposal (RFP) for Community Oriented Policing Services - Making Officer
Redeployment Effective (COPS-MORE) grant applications; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, Oakland County Grant
Procedures, the Department of Information Technology, in conjunction with the
Sheriff=s Department and forty-six local law enforcement agencies, has prepared
the attached grant proposal in the amount of $26,323,540 ($19,122,807 Federal
Request and $7,200,733 Non-Federal Amount) for submission to DOJ; and
WHEREAS in accordance with the RFP which supports the purchase of equipment
and technology and the procurement of services and supplies to enhance community
policing efforts, the primary thrust of the proposed program is the replacement
of the currently outdated Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information
System (CLEMIS) with state-of-the-art Police Records Management System and
Computer Aided Dispatch (RMS/CAD) System, including related hardware and software
for Wide Area Network (WAN), upgrade of Automated Fingerprinting ID System
(AFIS), Livescan Fingerprint Archive Database, Mug Shot Regional Servers and
Crime Analysis, as well as Geographic Information System (GIS)/Road Centerline
File Development, Jail Management System, and E-911 Upgrade; and
WHEREAS the County Executive fully supports the COPS-MORE grant proposal
which would enhance community policing by adding the equivalent of 765 sworn
officers to law enforcement agencies throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously set aside $6.4 million to
partially fund the aforementioned project which can be redesignated to provide
local match for the Federal grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to sign and submit the Community Oriented Policing
Services - Making Officer Redeployment Effective (COPS-MORE) grant application in
the amount of $26,323,540 to the United States Department of Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $6.4 million previously set aside to
partially fund the aforementioned project be redesignated to provide local match
for the Federal grant.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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200
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98115)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT/DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - COMMUNITY
ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES - MAKING OFFICER REDEPLOYMENT EFFECTIVE (COPS-MORE)
GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Chairperson to sign and submit the
Community Oriented Policing Services - Making Officer Redeployment
Effective (COPS-MORE) grant application in the amount of $26,323,540
($19,122,807 Federal Request and $7,200,733 Non-Federal Amount) to
the United States Department of Justice.
2. The grant request supports the purchase of equipment and technology
and the procurement of services and supplies to enhance community
policing efforts which would enhance community policing by adding
the equivalent of 765 sworn officers to law enforcement agencies
throughout Oakland County.
3. The resolution further authorizes the redesignation of funds
previously set aside to partially defray the cost of the subject
project to now be earmarked for grant match, thereby enabling its
full implementation. The following Budget Amendment is required:
From: Dept/OCA/PCA/Object Description Amount
90-210000-21000-6024 Info. Tech.-CLEMIS ($6,382,384)
To:
90-210000-21000-2872 Grant Match 6,382,384
$ 0
4. The source of funds for the balance of the grant match will be
determined once the amount of the award is known and the acceptance
resolution formulated.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Millard. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98116
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - RECLASSIFICATION OF BUYER I POSITION TO
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR AND PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN
POSITION TO COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #97019 as approved by the Oakland County
Community Mental Health Board and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
during Fiscal Year 1997, provided for the transition of all prior Oakland County
Management and Budget positions from Management and Budget to Community Mental
Health, including the two Purchasing positions; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health Purchasing and Contracting policies have
been developed by the Oakland Community Mental Health Board and were approved by
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in Miscellaneous Resolution #98033; and
WHEREAS the Buyer I and Procurement Technician positions have been approved
by the Personnel Department to be upgraded to new classifications to meet the
independent procurement requirements of Oakland County Community Mental Health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of two new classifications, Community Mental Health
Procurement Supervisor at salary grade 13, overtime non-exempt, and the
Procurement Coordinator at salary grade 8, overtime non-exempt.
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201
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Buyer I, position number 550-02-06605, be
reclassified to Community Mental Health Procurement Supervisor and the
Procurement Technician, position number 550-02-07741, be reclassified to
Community Mental Health Procurement Coordinator.
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 Personnel Committee and the
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #98092)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF====S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND 1996-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 29, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98092
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND 1996-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Highland Township has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department to provide law enforcement services for the Township (Miscellaneous
Resolution #95316); and
WHEREAS paragraph 23 of this contract provides that an amendment to this
contract must be approved by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners and the Highland Township Board; and
WHEREAS Highland Township has approved a proposed amendment to the contract
(Schedule A - Sheriff's Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1) Patrol
Investigator resulting in a new total of three (3) Patrol Investigators being
contracted and bring the total number of contracted deputies to fifteen (15); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Patrol Investigator for
Highland Township under the terms of this contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves an amendment to the original Schedule A (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of
the Oakland County Sheriff's Department 1996-1998 Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with the Charter Township of Highland to increase the number of Patrol
Investigators from the two (2) to a new total of three (3).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the
Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division of the Sheriff's Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile and prep
radio) be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on May 9, 1998.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Highland Township Schedule A on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98092)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND 1996-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
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1. The Charter Township of Highland has requested an amendment to their
Law Enforcement Services Contract with the Sheriff, effective
May 9, 1998, by adding one (1) Patrol Investigator position bringing
the total number of Patrol Investigators to three (3).
2. This change will increase the total number of officers contracted to
Highland Township to fifteen (15).
3. The new position will require the creation of one (1) Deputy II
position in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division
of the Sheriff=s Department. It will also be necessary to purchase
one (1) unmarked vehicle, one (1) portable hand-held radio, and one
(1) mobile data terminal.
4. This change will cause an increase in budgeted revenue and
expenditures of $31,050 for Fiscal Year 1998 and $79,944 for Fiscal
Year 1999.
5. There will be a one-time capital cost of $27,558 that will come from
non-departmental contingency.
6. The Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Budgets should be amended
per the attached worksheet.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff Department Law Enforcement Services
Contracts, Additional Patrol Investigator for Highland Township, on file in
County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98094)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF====S DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - JAIL MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES - COOPERATIVE EFFORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 29, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FINANCE REPORT (Misc. #98094)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - JAIL MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES - COOPERATIVE EFFORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended to add a last
WHEREAS as follows:
WHEREAS on March 17, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental
Health Services Board approved Community Mental Health resolution
#0809803f regarding the creation of one Inmate Caseworker position in the
Sheriff/Corrective Services/Detention Facilities/Inmate Services Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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203
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98094
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - JAIL MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES - COOPERATIVE EFFORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health continues to provide mental
health services to inmates having serious and persistent mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health has in the past directly
employed the Mental Health Clinician assigned to Sheriff Inmate Services staff;
and
WHEREAS supervision of the position has been provided jointly by Community
Mental Health and Sheriff=s staff; and
WHEREAS creating a new position in the Sheriff Department would provide
clear supervisory authority for staff, and more effective service to consumers;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health would like mental health
services to be a more jail-based cooperative effort among all the agencies
involved in service to inmates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of one Special Revenue (SR) Inmate Caseworker position in
the Sheriff/Corrective Services/Detention Facilities/Inmate Services Unit
(43320), to be funded by Oakland County Community Mental Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the Inmate Caseworker
position is contingent upon continuation of Oakland County Community Mental
Health funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98094)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - JAIL MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES - COOPERATIVE EFFORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the addition of one Inmate Caseworker
position at the Jail, with salary and fringe costs funded by
Community Mental Health.
2. The addition of this position requires funding in the amount of
$22,522 for the remainder of the 1997/1998 fiscal year, and $55,471
for the 1998/1999 fiscal year.
3. The funding for this position will be taken from the Community
Mental Health Contingency account.
4. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows:
Community Mental Health Fund (222)
Expenditures FY 1998 FY 1999
2-55-600605-52100-2564 MIA Contingency ($22,522) ($55,471)
2-55-605530-12100-2520 MIA Contracted -
Outpatient/Clinical $22,522 $55,471
Total $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht the Personnel Committee Report and
the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
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204
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98096)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF THREE (3) RECIPIENT RIGHTS ADVISORS
AND ONE (1) OFFICE LEADER POSITION IN RECIPIENT RIGHTS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 29, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98096
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF THREE RECIPIENT RIGHTS ADVISORS AND
ONE OFFICE LEADER POSITION IN RECIPIENT RIGHTS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS additional staffing needs have been identified in the Recipient
Rights Unit to address changes in Community Mental Health operations, and
changing consumer demand, necessitating the creation of three (3) new Recipient
Rights and one (1) Office Leader position; and
WHEREAS current Recipient Rights Advisors are fully committed to
investigative functions; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Mental Health Code requires the Office of Recipient
Rights to train consumers and others in their rights; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Mental Health Code and the Full Management Contract
requires the Office of Recipient Rights to monitor all service sites at least
once annually; and
WHEREAS the Office of Recipient Rights was cited by the Department of
Community Health for not monitoring all service sites; and
WHEREAS the creation of additional Rights Advisor positions will allow for
training of volunteer consumers and secondary consumers/advocates for training
and monitoring functions, and supervise performance of volunteers and monitor
findings; and
WHEREAS the concept of volunteer monitors and trainers has the Department
of Community Health - Office of Recipient Rights approval; and
WHEREAS the creation of an Office Leader position will provide needed
clerical support to the Office of Recipient Rights Chief, delegate duties and
supervise clerical staff, and ensure appropriate clerical support to increasing
demands in the Rights and Ombuds office; and
WHEREAS in order to continue to meet the service delivery needs of our
consumers it is necessary to hire employees immediately to assure that the
Community Mental Health organization remains flexible to changing demands; and
WHEREAS the funding for these four positions will be funded from the
Community Mental Health Administration Contingency account, and will not reduce
or impact current budgeted services to consumers; and
WHEREAS on March 17, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved Community Mental Health Resolution #0829803f regarding
the creation of three Recipient Rights Advisor positions and one Office Leader
position for the Community Mental Health Recipient Rights Unit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of three special revenue Recipient Rights Advisor positions
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and one special revenue Office Leader position in Community Mental Health
Recipient Rights Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98096)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF THREE RECIPIENT RIGHTS ADVISORS AND
ONE OFFICE LEADER POSITION IN THE RECIPIENTS RIGHTS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the addition of three Recipient Rights
Advisors and one Office Leader for Recipient Rights at Community
Mental Health.
2. The addition of these positions requires funding in the amount of
$125,616 for the remainder of the 1997/1998 fiscal year, and
$202,914 for the 1998/1999 fiscal year.
3. The funding for this position will be taken from the Community
Mental Health Contingency account.
4. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows:
Community Mental Health Fund (222)
Expenditures
Contingency: FY 1997/98 0
2-55-000105-10120-2001 CMH Admin. Contingency ($125,616)
($202,914)
Create:
Recipient Rights Advisors (3)-Recipient Rights Unit Position Number 550-
03-?????
2-55-000305-10120-2001 Salaries-Regular $ 58,051 $102,128
2-55-000305-10120-2074 Fringe Benefits 25,485 44,529
2-55-000305-10120-3292 Personal Mileage 3,281 5,773
2-55-000305-10120-3704 Training 875 1,539
2-55-000305-10120-6675 Telephone Communications 700 1,232
2-55-000305-10120-6636 Computer Operations 3,444 6,059
2-55-000305-10120-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay
(furniture) 6,000 0
2-55-000305-10120-6636 Computer Operations
(instal.& SW) 1,545 0
Subtotal Rights Advisors $ 99,381 $161,260
Create:
Office Leader (1) - Office of Recipient Rights Position Number 550-03-
?????
2-55-000305-10120-2001 Salaries - Regular $ 14,561 $ 25,617
2-55-000305-10120-2074 Fringe Benefits 6,392 11,169
2-55-000305-10120-3292 Personal Mileage 1,094 1,924
2-55-000305-10120-3704 Training 292 513
2-55-000305-10120-6675 Telephone Communications 233 411
2-55-000305-10120-6636 Computer Operations 1,148 2,020
2-55-000305-10120-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay
(furniture) 2,000 0
2-55-000305-10120-6636 Computer Operations
(instal. & SW) 515 0
Subtotal Office Leader $ 26,235 $ 41,654
Grand Total Expenditures $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Jacobs the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1998
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Moved by Moffitt supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer. (22)
NAYS: Coleman. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98097)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF ONE (1) CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
POSITION IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - EL CENTRO LA FAMILIA UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 29, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98097
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF ONE CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
POSITION IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - EL CENTRO LA FAMILIA UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS El Centro La Familia receives a large volume of referrals from
schools, hospitals, probation officers and other organizations that do not have
the capability to reach the Spanish speaking population; and
WHEREAS currently there are over 100 families being served out of El Centro
with no case management; and
WHEREAS the clients served by El Centro La Familia lack English
proficiency, requiring staff to serve as interpreters to acquire needed services,
to advocate for their clients, and to provide home visits to help them better
understand the family situation; and
WHEREAS additional staffing needs have been identified at the El Centro
Unit of Community Mental Health to help reduce the waiting list and provide more
cost effective services; and
WHEREAS to adequately provide quality services for this multi-cultural
population, the need for the creation of one (1) Case Management Coordinator
position has been identified; and
WHEREAS the funding for this position will be funded 70% from the Community
Mental Health Children=s Contingency Fund and 30% from the Community Mental
Health Mentally Ill Adult Contingency Fund; and
WHEREAS the funding for this position will come out of the above
contingency funds and will not reduce or impact current budgeted services to
consumers; and
WHEREAS on March 17, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved Community Mental Health Resolution #0839803f regarding
the creation of a Case Management Coordinator position in the El Centro
La Familia Unit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of one bilingual special revenue Case Management
Coordinator position for the Community Mental Health El Centro La Familia
Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98097)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF ONE CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
POSITION IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - EL CENTRO LA FAMILIA UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the addition of one Case Management
Coordinator Position in the El Centro La Familia Unit at Community
Mental Health.
2. The addition of this position requires funding in the amount of
$31,712 for the remainder of the 1997/1998 fiscal year, and $51,047
for the 1998/1999 fiscal year.
3. The funding for this position will be taken from the Community
Mental Health Contingency account.
4. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows:
Community Mental Health Fund (222)
Expenditures FY1997/98 FY1998/99
2-55-800605-52100-2564 Children=s Contingency ($22,198) ($35,733)
2-55-600605-52100-2564 MIA Contingency ( 9,514) ( 15,314)
Subtotal Contingency ($31,712) ($51,047)
Create:
Case Management Coordinator (1) El Centro Position No. 551-66-?????
2-55-106605-16100-2001 Salaries - Regular $17,874 $31,795
2-55-106605-16100-2074 Fringe Benefits 7,847 13,958
2-55-106605-16100-3292 Personal Mileage 1,114 1,982
2-55-106605-16100-3704 Training 297 529
2-55-106605-16100-6675 Telephone Communications 238 423
2-55-106605-16100-6636 Computer Operations 1,327 2,360
2-55-106605-16100-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay
(Furniture) 2,500 0
2-55-106605-16100-6636 Computer Operations
(instal.& SW) 515 0
Subtotal El Centro $31,712 $51,047
Grand Total Expenditures $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Kingzett the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Jacobs supported by Kingzett the resolution be amended by
replacing the third WHEREAS paragraph, so it reads as follows:
WHEREAS the staff serving El Centro La Familia lack the Spanish
proficiency required to provide needed services, to advocate for their
clients, and to provide home visits to help them better understand the
family situation; and
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98098)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN II
POSITION IN THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 29, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1998
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98098
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN II
POSITION IN THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS for the past two years the mentally ill (MI) case managers and
their clients have utilized the services of a quadrant specific housing
specialist; and
WHEREAS this concept has proven to be very successful with hundreds of MI
clients locating housing which was available but not accessible because of the
complexity of the system; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health serves over 1,900 Oakland
County citizens affected with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS these consumers also have a need for resources to allow them access
to affordable housing; and
WHEREAS these individuals with developmental disabilities have very
specialized needs in housing; and
WHEREAS the housing market in Oakland County is one of the most expensive
in Michigan; and
WHEREAS the creation of a new position titled Property Management
Technician II has been identified to assist case managers and support
coordinators to locate and rehabilitate housing to meet the needs of consumers;
and
WHEREAS the Property Management Technician II will work to develop a
broader range of housing opportunities which are affordable, safe and meet the
needs of our consumer; and
WHEREAS hundreds of aging parents have loved ones with developmental
disabilities living with them and are urgently looking for housing to meet the
needs of their children as their aging no longer allows them to be able to care
for them at home; and
WHEREAS the Property Management Technician II will be proactive in
assisting families develop housing alternatives; and
WHEREAS the Property Management Technician II will actively seek State and
Federal resources to expand affordable housing to meet the specialized needs of
consumers with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS on March 17, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved Community Mental Health Resolution #0849803f regarding
the creation of a position titled Property Management Technician II in the
Residential Development Unit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of a special revenue Property Management Technician II
position in the Community Mental Health Residential Development Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98098)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN II
POSITION IN THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the addition of one Property Management
Technician II at Community Mental Health.
2. The addition of this position requires funding in the amount of
$36,163 for the remainder of the 1997/1998 fiscal year, and $59,855
for the 1998/1999 fiscal year.
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3. The funding for this position will be taken from the Community
Mental Health Contingency account.
4. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows:
Community Mental Health Fund (222) FY FY
Expenditures 1997/98 1998/99
Create:
Property Management Technician II Position Number 550-08-?????
2-55-000805-10120-2001 Salaries-Regular $21,777 $38,737
2-55-000805-10120-2074 Fringe Benefits 9,560 17,006
2-55-000805-10120-3292 Personal Mileage 1,114 1,982
2-55-000805-10120-3704 Training 297 529
2-55-000805-10120-6675 Telephones 238 423
2-55-000805-10120-6636 Computer Operations 662 1,178
2-55-000805-10120-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay
(furniture) 2,000 0
2-55-000805-10120-6636 Computer Operations
(instal. & SW) 515 0
Subtotal $36,163 $59,855
Contingency:
2-55-000505-52100-2564 Contingency ($36,163) ($59,855)
Grand Total Expenditures $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Devine the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Devine the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Kingzett moved to postpone action until the next Board meeting
on May 21, 1998. Commissioner Moffitt, as a friendly amendment, moved to return
the resolution to the Public Services Committee and the Finance Committee.
Supported by Douglas.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried and
consideration of the resolution was delayed until the May 21, 1998 Board meeting
and the resolution was referred to the Public Services Committee and the Finance
Committee.
REPORT (Misc. #98070)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - REORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF
SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLERICAL STAFF AND CREATION OF ONE (1) SUBSTANCE ABUSE ANALYST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
April 29, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98070
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - REORGANIZATION OF THE
OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLERICAL STAFF AND CREATION OF ONE (1) SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ANALYST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a high volume of Substance Abuse Assessments has resulted in an
increase in workload affecting the clerical staff and created the need for an
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additional Substance Abuse Analyst in the Health Division Office of Substance
Abuse; and
WHEREAS this workload is associated with an increased volume of contracts
related to treatment intervention, an increase in number of HIV Regional
Trainings, scheduling of clients for assessments, and the preparation and
processing of related paperwork; and
WHEREAS the assessment appointments are currently backlogged by three
weeks; and
WHEREAS the creation of one (1) SR Substance Abuse Analyst would decrease
the waiting period for assessments; and
WHEREAS the reclassification of one (1) GF/GP Clerk III to Office Leader
would provide guidance and assistance with total office operations; and
WHEREAS the reclassification of one (1) SR Typist II to Clerk III would
ensure more timely processing of complex documents such as the increased number
of contracts; and
WHEREAS the upgrade of two (2) SR Typists II from PTNE to FTE will provide
additional staff resources for scheduling clients, typing and processing of
paperwork related to assessments and assist in the registration and scheduling
coordination related to the increased number of HIV Regional Trainings; and
WHEREAS funds are available within the Substance Abuse Grant to fund the
additional position and changes to the SR positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the following personnel actions in the Health Division/Office of
Substance Abuse:
- Creation of one (1) SR Substance Abuse Analyst
- Reclassify one (1) GP/GF Clerk III to Office Leader (16261-02963)
- Reclassify one (1) SR Typist II to Clerk III (16261-07498)
- Upgrade two (2) SR Typist II from PTNE to FTE (16261-07566 and 16261-
07389)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the special revenue
positions is contingent upon continued State funding at a level sufficient to
maintain the program and personnel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98070)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - REORGANIZATION OF THE
OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLERICAL STAFF AND CREATION OF ONE (1) SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ANALYST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of the Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the
above-referenced resolution and finds:
1) The Health Division - Substance Abuse Unit is experiencing a high
volume of Substance Abuse Assessments due to an increase in the
volume of contracts related to treatment intervention, the number of
HIV Regional Trainings, scheduling of clients for assessments and
preparation and processing of related paperwork.
2) The Substance Abuse Unit is requesting the creation of one (1) SR
Substance Abuse Analyst, the reclassification of one (1) GF/GP
Clerk III to an Office Leader, one (1) SR Typist II to Clerk III and
the upgrade of two (2) SR Typist II from PTNE to FTE.
3) The reclassification of one (1) GP/GF Clerk III (#16261-02963) to an
Office Leader will result in an increase to the County of $824
(Salaries $634; Fringe Benefits $190) for Fiscal Year 1998 and
$2,144 (Salaries $1,649; Fringe Benefits $495) for Fiscal Year 1999.
4) The remaining reclassifications of the clerical staff and addition
of one (1) Substance Abuse Analyst will be funded within the
Substance Abuse Grant.
5) A budget amendment is recommended as follows:
DEPT OCA PCA OBJ TITLE FY1998 FY1999
90 290000 25000 2564 Contingency ($ 824) ($2,144)
16 261200 75000 2001 Salaries $ 634 $1,649
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2075 Fringe Ben. 190 495
Totals $ 824 $2,144
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Kaczmar the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gregory, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98117
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis N. Powers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER -
ESTABLISHMENT OF ENHANCED ACCESS FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as provided by Public Act 462 of 1996 - Enhanced Access to Public
Records Act, the Board of Commissioners, by approving Miscellaneous
Resolution #97165 on August 14, 1997, adopted the Oakland County Enhanced Access
to Public Records Policy; and
WHEREAS Section 3 (FEES) of the aforementioned policy specifies that It
is the policy of Oakland County to charge a reasonable fee for providing access
to ....output from a geographical information system ; and
WHEREAS the policy defines reasonable fee as a charge calculated to
enable recovery, over time, only those operating expenses directly related to the
public body=s provision of enhanced access; and
WHEREAS the policy further specifies that proposed fees shall be presented
to and approved by the Board of Commissioners before they shall be effective; and
WHEREAS the County, in conjunction with Ayres Associates (Professional
Services Contract for $98,500 plus internal quality assurance efforts), has
developed a Countywide orthophotography database positioned on a central server
for access by interested parties; and
WHEREAS although local governmental units participating in the County=s
Geographic Information System (GIS) have been provided copies of the digital
orthophotos at no cost, requests for this information from the general public
have increased dramatically; and
WHEREAS to honor these requests, the GIS Utility and the One Stop Shop
would like to begin the distribution of digital copies of the orthophotos to the
public and have acquired one Intergraph NT Workstation that will be configured to
support hardcopy output and Computer Disc (CD) production; and
WHEREAS the digital orthophotos will be available by geographic township
and/or quarter township tiles at recommended cost recovery fees of $300 and $75,
respectively; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends adoption of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the establishment of an Enhanced Access Fee Structure for Digital
Orthophotos as follows:
Quarter Township $ 75.00
Geographic Township $300.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all revenue generated from this endeavor be
credited to the Department of Information Technology.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98117)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER -
ESTABLISHMENT OF ENHANCED ACCESS FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOS
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. Consistent with the intent of Miscellaneous Resolution #97165,
Oakland County Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy, Information
Technology proposes, and the Strategic Planning Committee
recommends, adopting the Oakland County Enhanced Access Fee
Structure for Digital Orthophotos.
2. The following fee structure is deemed as a reasonable recovery for
digital orthophotos for geographic townships at $300 and/or quarter
township tiles for $75. All revenue generated from this endeavor
will be credited to the Department of Information Technology.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Powers supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98118
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - SECOND QUARTER 1998 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single
appropriation within the Department of Information Technology budget and then an
amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user department with a
summary report to the Strategic Planning Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the Second
Quarter 1998 data processing development charges to be $793,994 and the imaging
development charge to be $141 for the governmental fund County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to non-governmental fund departments are $84,491 and
non-county agencies are $24,482 for the Second Quarter 1998; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund County departments
is needed to fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
has reviewed the Second Quarter 1998 Data Processing Development and approves the
second quarter appropriation transfer.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology - Data Processing Development Summary, 2nd
Quarter 1998, and Information Technology - Reserve Fund - Development/Support
Detail, Second Quarter, 1998, on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98119
BY: John P. McCulloch, District #22; Dennis Powers, District #10
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUMMIT TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY
BASED STRATEGIC PLAN FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS one of County government=s primary concerns is to assure that
County leaders provide information and encouragement to its citizens so that
together they can build strong, sustainable communities which nurture the
economic, environmental and social well-being of all citizens; and
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WHEREAS because County government officials cannot build a strong community
alone, local participation is vital to determining priorities and identifying
long-term determinations needed to meet the changing needs of the community; and
WHEREAS each locality has its own strengths and challenges, and each
locality must determine its own future course, and yet each community and their
surrounding areas are interdependent, creating a need for collaborative
approaches to problem solving; and
WHEREAS it is our desire that Oakland County government should be
accountable to and accessible by all of its local units; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interests of all of our citizens to have the
sixty-one municipalities that comprise Oakland County work together to develop a
County-wide vision; and
WHEREAS Oakland County wishes to develop a public participation strategy
which brings together local government officials, business leaders,
environmentalists, and community representatives to create a strategy for
achieving a sustainable community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the concept of convening an Oakland County Local Government Summit
composed of representatives from cities, villages and townships as well as County
government for the purpose of initiating a collaborative effort to formulate a
joint vision for the next millennium that would serve to enhance cooperation in
addressing local issues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is requested to provide
the necessary leadership and engage the appropriate resources to facilitate a
Oakland County Local Government Summit .
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John McCulloch, Dennis N. Powers,
Jeff Kingzett, Lawrence Obrecht,
Dan Devine, Don Jensen, Fran Amos,
Shelley Taub, Nancy L. Dingeldey,
Eric Coleman, Gilda Jacobs,
Vincent Gregory
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Strategic Planning
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98120
BY: Commissioners Ruth Johnson, District #1 and Shelley Taub, District #12
IN RE: TWO-THIRDS VOTE TO INCREASE TAXES OR ADD NEW FEES IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has adopted budgetary and management policies which
allow Oakland County to operate on a sound fiscal basis; and
WHEREAS higher tax rates and fees adversely affect economic opportunities
for residents and businesses in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County should actively pursue policies to discourage
increases in tax rates and fees; and
WHEREAS taxes and fees should be initiated or increased only when a
substantial majority of the County Commission agree and the public has an
opportunity to voice their opinion.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a 2/3 vote of the members elected and
serving on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is required to approve any
proposal for a County tax increase and any proposal to impose new fees and any
proposal to increase existing fees by more than five (5) percent or the cost of
living, whichever is less.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held prior to the
approval of any tax, new fee or fee increase and notice of such public hearing
must be properly posted a minimum of twenty-eight days prior to its occurrence.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Taub, Ruth Johnson,
Charles Palmer, Kay Schmid,
Dan Devine, Lawrence Obrecht,
Donna R. Huntoon, Sue Douglas,
Fran Amos, John P. Garfield,
Donn Wolf, Donald W. Jensen,
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Dennis N. Powers, David L. Moffitt,
John P. McCulloch, Eric Coleman
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee
and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98121
BY: Commissioners Eric Coleman, District #21; Vincent Gregory, District #20
IN RE: EMERGENCY 911 SYSTEM - REIMBURSEMENT TO COMMUNITIES WHICH HAVE UPGRADED
E911 CALL-TAKING EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has undertaken the task of evaluating the state of
Emergency 911 Systems County-wide; and
WHEREAS this evaluation has revealed the need to upgrade E911 call-taking
equipment in every PSAP located in Oakland County except the Oakland County
Sheriff=s Department, the cities of Madison Heights and Southfield, and the
Village of Oxford; and
WHEREAS the communities named above have already upgraded, or are in the
process of upgrading, their call-taking equipment to current standards; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is seeking funding to assist the communities whose
E911 call-taking equipment is obsolete in its replacement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in the event that Oakland County
secures funding to assist communities in the replacement of their obsolete E911
call-taking equipment, then the cities of Southfield and Madison Heights and the
Village of Oxford shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in replacing their
E911 call-taking equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this reimbursement shall be made on a pro-rata
basis of cost incurred by communities and funds received by Oakland County. This
ratio shall be calculated by using the final total of replacement costs incurred
as the denominator and the costs incurred by each community as the numerator,
with the ratio being applied against the final total of funds received for this
purpose to determine each community=s share.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory,
Gilda Z. Jacobs
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee,
the General Government Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98122
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE OPERATING COSTS FINANCING BALLOT PROPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS responding to 911 calls for police, fire and emergency medical
services and dispatching the appropriate assistance as quickly as possible is
critical to the public receiving these services; and
WHEREAS it is in the best public interest to support the effort to maintain
and improve the emergency capabilities of our police, fire, and emergency medical
services; and
WHEREAS Public Act 196 of 1991 and Public Act 29 of 1994 provides for an
operational surcharge on telephone access lines for the purposes of operating an
E911 emergency telephone central dispatch center system; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports voter choice in
deciding the best method for funding emergency services capabilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Public Act 32 of 1986, as
amended, the following proposal shall be placed on the August 4, 1998:
E911 CENTRAL DISPATCH OPERATIONAL SURCHARGE
To operate a comprehensive County-wide E911 emergency telephone and
central dispatch system, shall Oakland County assess telephone
customers up to a maximum of 5% (currently approximately $0.72 per
month) of the highest base rate charged for single party basic
telephone service in Oakland County for a period of four years?
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk and other County election
officials are hereby instructed to effectuate and implement the ballot proposal
authorized.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee,
the General Government Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98123
BY: Commissioner Kay Schmid, District #17
IN RE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE OPERATING COSTS FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes the need for efficient and prompt
emergency services from police, fire and medical agencies; and
WHEREAS it is in the best public interest to maintain and improve the
communications equipment utilized for emergency responses of our police, fire,
and medical services; and
WHEREAS telephone users have been charged approximately $0.16 per month for
E911 services for several years. This amount does not raise a sufficient amount
of revenue to replace and update existing emergency response communications
equipment, which is obsolete and difficult to repair; and
WHEREAS Public Act 196 of 1991 and Public Act 29 of 1994 provides for an
operational surcharge on telephone access lines for the purposes of operating an
E911 emergency telephone central dispatch center system; and
WHEREAS a county may assess an amount for recurring emergency telephone
operation costs that does not exceed 4% of the highest monthly flat rate charged
by a service supplier for a 1-party access line within the county; and
WHEREAS a 4% operational charge translates into a $0.57 monthly surcharge;
and
WHEREAS telephone companies can raise their base rate, affecting an
automatic increase by using a percentage charge; and
WHEREAS a fixed rate cannot be increased automatically.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes an amount not to exceed a flat $0.50 monthly surcharge based on the
needs as outlined in the Plante Moran E911 Communications Network Study for
single party basic telephone service in Oakland County for a period of four years
to support an emergency telephone central dispatch center system.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Kay Schmid
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
The Chairperson announced that Public Hearings on the Community Mental
Health Draft Transition Plan are scheduled to be held in the Board of
Commissioners Auditorium on the following dates:
Monday, May 18, 1998 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Tuesday, May 19, 1998 from 10:00 A.M. - Noon
Wednesday, May 20, 1998 from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Michigan Supreme Court - Court Equity Fund, 2nd Quarter Disbursement
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Michigan Supreme Court - Court Equity Fund, 2nd Quarter Disbursement
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Michigan Department of Community Health - Cost Sharing Fiscal
Year 1997
b. Oakland County Veteran=s Services - Annual Report 1996 to
September 1997
There were no objections to the referrals.
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The Board adjourned at 12:50 P.M. to the call of the Chair or May 21, 1998
at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN McCULLOCH
Deputy Clerk Chairperson