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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 19, 1999
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 10:00 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub. (24)
ABSENT: Appel (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Amos.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Taub supported by Sever the minutes of the August 5, 1999 Board
meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Devine supported by Suarez 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 - 1999 Grant
Program Acceptance
(Reason for suspension of General Government Committee, item a: Waiver of
Rule XII.C - Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
AYES: Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
Commissioner Fran Amos presented a Community Mental Health update.
Commissioner Schmid and Chairperson McCulloch presented a proclamation to
Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey for receiving the Regional Ambassador Award from the
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) for her outstanding leadership
in the field of manufactured housing.
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Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the resolutions on the Consent Agenda
be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on this motion
appears on page 351.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by
an asterisk [*]):
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99199
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1999 BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR
APPROVED OFFICE AUTOMATION PROJECTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #94009 (Department of Information
Technology - Approval of Inventory Pool for Automation Equipment) specifies that,
on a quarterly basis, budget amendments will be presented in resolution form
summarizing the impact on Information Technology and user departments' budgets
for office automation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves amendments to the Fiscal Year 1999, Fiscal Year 2000, Biennial Budget as
detailed in the attached Information Technology Office Automation Schedule for
projects approved in the third quarter of 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 1999 and Fiscal Year 2000
Biennial Budget be amended as follows:
1. The cost, to the governmental funds, of implementing and operating
the new technology is $438,432 in Fiscal Year 1999, $863,676 in
Fiscal Year 2000, as detailed on the attached schedule.
2. Funds are available in the non-departmental Office Automation
account to cover the cost to the governmental funds. The 1999 and
2000 budget should be amended, as detailed on the attached schedule,
to cover the cost of the approved office automation projects.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of attached schedules on file in County Clerk=s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 351)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99200
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - THIRD QUARTER 1999 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 Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the
Third Quarter 1999 data processing development charges to be $1,177,915 and the
imaging development charge to be $42,488 for the governmental fund County
departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to non-governmental fund departments are $25,598 and
non-county agencies are $15,744 for the Third Quarter 1999; 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 Third Quarter 1999 Data Processing Development and approves the
third quarter appropriation transfer.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk=s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 351)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99201
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
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IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (OPENINGS PROJECT) - CITY
OF PONTIAC
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 (Openings 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 Openings EDC Project, City of Pontiac, on file in County Clerk=s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 351)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99202
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (OPENINGS PROJECT) - CITY OF
PONTIAC
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
(Openings Project) under the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338
of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and
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 Mattie Lasseign and
Rayfus Jones, 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.
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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 Openings Project on file in County Clerk=s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 351)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99193
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by
Miscellaneous Resolutions #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 Rochester Hills, has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has agreed to pay seventy-five percent
of the total estimated cost of three sirens; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the City of
Rochester Hills agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the sirens
and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said
sirens purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize the appropriation of $12,750.00 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 Rochester Hills.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Rochester Hills Sirens Budget Summary and Purchase Agreement on
file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99193)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The City of Rochester Hills has issued a purchase agreement for the
purchase of three fire sirens and has requested to become part of
the County=s centrally activated tornado warning system.
2. Total cost of the sirens are $51,000.
3. The City of Rochester Hills has agreed to pay $38,250, seventy-five
percent (75%) of the estimated cost of the sirens.
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4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the
estimated cost, $12,750.
5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership
and be responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the
sirens.
6. Funds are available in the 1999 Contingency Account to cover the
County=s share of the purchase cost.
7. The County=s portion of $12,750 is requested to be transferred from
the 1999 Contingency Account to the Emergency Management line item
for Capital Outlay as follows:
Expense
DEPT/OCA/PCA/OBJECT
4-90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency $(12,750)
Expense
4-18-221112-60000-9169 Misc. Cap. Outlay $ 12,750
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 351)
* REPORT (Misc. #99194)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - AMATEUR RADIO PUBLIC SERVICES CORPS (ARPSC) PERMIT
TO OCCUPY ROAD COMMISSION TOWER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on August 11, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99194
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - AMATEUR RADIO PUBLIC SERVICES CORPS (ARPSC) PERMIT
TO OCCUPY ROAD COMMISSION TOWER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS amateur radio volunteers provide for radio operations for emergency
communications purposes during periods of local, regional, or national
emergencies or disasters; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Amateur Radio Public Service Corps (ARPSC)
provides vital primary and secondary communications links, severe weather
spotting, and test monitoring for Oakland County Emergency Management and the
local political subdivisions within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County ARPSC currently relies upon privately owned
repeaters for communications with extremely limited coverage and access; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has offered tower space with
back-up power for an antenna and repeater to allow for County-wide coverage; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has requested the County of
Oakland to sign a Permit to Occupy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the Permit to
Occupy with the Road Commission for Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Permit to Occupy on file in County Clerk=s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 351)
* REPORT (Misc. #99195)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
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IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF TWO (2) SHERIFF COMMUNICATIONS AGENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 11, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99195
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF TWO (2) SHERIFF COMMUNICATIONS AGENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting two (2) additional dispatchers for the
Communications Unit; and
WHEREAS the Communications Unit has had increased work load activity due to
the increase in the number of contracts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff feels that these positions for dispatch are of a
critical nature to the Fire and Police Community; and
WHEREAS the cost for these positions are being paid for by the communities
that we have under contract; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department 1999 Communications Unit overtime budget has
sufficient funds to cover the cost of these two new positions due to the
increased revenue from the patrol contracts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of two (2) Sheriff Communication Agents in the
Communications Unit, Technical Services Division, of the Sheriff=s Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A, Sheriff Department, Communications Agents on file in
County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99195)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF TWO (2) SHERIFF COMMUNICATIONS AGENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-named miscellaneous resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Sheriff is requesting two (2) additional
dispatchers for the Technical Services, Communications Unit to be
effective August 28, 1999.
2. The one-year cost for these two positions would include $55,488 for
salaries, $21,640 for fringe benefits, $500 for office supplies,
$1,000 for uniforms and $500 for uniform cleaning, for a total
of $79,128.
3. Revenue generated by added patrol contracts has been placed in the
Communications Unit overtime budget to cover the increased
work load.
4. Cost of these two positions will be transferred from the
overtime budget.
5. For the balance of Fiscal Year 1999, $8,512 will be transferred from
the Communications Unit overtime budgets, to the appropriate
expenditures as follows: (Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 have
been shown for informational purposes.)
Fund/Dept/OCA/PCA Object FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001
From: 101-43-23905-10001-2002 Overtime ($ 8,512) ($78,128) ($78,128)
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To: 101-43-23905-10001-2001 Salaries 5,335 55,488 55,488
101-43-23905-10001-2075 Fringes 2,081 21,640 21,640
101-43-23201-10001-4252 Office Supplies 48 500 500
101-43-23201-10001-3780 Uniform Clng. 48 500 500
101-43-23201-10001-3784 Uniforms 1,000 0 0
$ 8,512 $78,128 $78,128
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote for resolutions on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports accepted).
REPORT (Misc. #99185)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS - REPLACEMENT OF CENTREX
SYSTEM WITH PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE (PBX)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 11, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99185
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS - REPLACEMENT OF CENTREX
SYSTEM WITH PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE (PBX)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County currently subscribes to Ameritech Centrex Service
which provides approximately 4,000 telephone lines throughout Oakland County=s
Pontiac service complex and other County locations; and
WHEREAS the current telephone switching equipment is owned and operated by
Ameritech which, under the terms of the current Centrex contract, costs the
County approximately $921,000 annually; and
WHEREAS Plante and Moran, LLP, a consulting firm with expertise in
telecommunications, was engaged by the County to assess the cost and feasibility
of replacing Centrex with a County-owned Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone
system, commonly referred to as Customer Premise Equipment (CPE); and
WHEREAS PBX system specifications are being prepared for release in the
form of a Request for Quotation; and
WHEREAS based on technical capabilities and relative costs, the recommended
alternative is acquisition of a Meridian SL-100 Digital Switching Centralized PBX
System; and
WHEREAS the costs associated with owning a PBX system are exceeded by the
cost of continuing the leased Centrex arrangement beginning in the fourth year of
operation; and in each successive year, a PBX solution saves approximately
$600,000 per year over Centrex (beginning after the fourth year), accumulating to
$3.6 million savings over a ten year period; and
WHEREAS the foregoing savings takes into consideration $309,355 costs
related to termination of the current Centrex contract on March 30, 2000 rather
than March 30, 2002, as well as establishment of one (1) new Network Systems
Analyst I position to support County telecommunications requirements; and
WHEREAS the purchase cost of a Centralized PBX system is $2,300,000 with
annual maintenance costs of approximately $70,000 following the two year warranty
period; and
WHEREAS funding is available from two sources, both provided for in the
Fiscal Year 2000-2001 County Executive Budget Recommendation: first, an Operating
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Transfer of $890,000 from the Office Equipment Fund to the Telephone
Communications Fund and, second, the balance from accumulated Retained Earnings
in the Telephone Communications Fund; and
WHEREAS the Manager-Data Center Operations has requested that the
Personnel Department review the salary range of the Data Processing Equipment
Supervisor and, after review of salary survey and position responsibilities, the
Personnel Department has determined that a salary adjustment is warranted.
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends adoption of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the acquisition and installation of a Meridian SL-100 Digital
Switching Centralized PBX System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for the aforementioned system be
derived from the Telephone Communications Fund, supplemented by an Operating
Transfer of $890,000 from the Office Equipment Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new unit titled PBX Telephone be
established in the Technical Systems and Networking Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following staffing changes be made:
1. One (1) PR position of Network Systems Analyst I be created in the
PBX Telephone Unit.
2. The current Telecommunications Network Specialist position be
retitled to a new overtime exempt classification of
Telecommunications Network Supervisor at salary grade 14, and
transferred from the Data Center Operations Division to PBX
Telephone Unit in the Technical Systems and Networking Division per
the attached current and proposed organization charts.
3. That the salary range for the Data Processing Equipment Operator
Supervisor classification be increased to:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
$ 47,083 $ 50,016 $ 52,952 $ 55,884 $ 58,818 $ 61,755
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget has sufficient
funds for the remainder of the year and budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2000
and Fiscal Year 2001 will be recommended during the Finance Committee=s budget
review process.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of current and proposed organization charts on file in County Clerk=s
office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Causey-Mitchell the Personnel Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory,
Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99203
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF====S DEPARTMENT - 1999/2000 INMATE ZERO TOLERANCE PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98126, the Oakland County
Sheriff Department applied for a grant from the Michigan Department of Community
Health, Office of Drug Control Policy; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has had a substance abuse grant for the last
nine years; and
WHEREAS the grant award as presented here is a continuation of the previous
grant; and
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WHEREAS the grant award is $289,483 of which the State=s portion equals
$173,690 (60%) and the County=s portion equals $115,793 (40%); and
WHEREAS this award is ten (10%) percent less than the original
application; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has sufficient funds for the grant match
requirement in the Fiscal Year 2000 grant match line item in the Sheriff
Budget; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has agreed to fund excess expenditures from
the General Fund Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1999/2000 Inmate Zero Tolerance Project grant in the amount
of $289,483.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff Department, 1999/2000 Inmate Zero Tolerance
Project, Financial Analysis on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99204
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1999 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-26-0079-1997/2097/2198, for
Federal funds in a maximum obligation of $405,000, and State funds in the amount
of $22,500, for the development and improvement of Oakland County International
Airport; and
WHEREAS the projects consist of an Airport Master Plan Update and the
acquisition of snow removal equipment; 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 $22,500, 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 $450,000.
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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Copies of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contracts,
Project Nos. C-26-0079-1997/2097/2198 on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99204)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1999 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 is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contracts, Project Nos.
C-26-0079-1997/2097/2198, for Federal funds with a maximum
obligation of $405,000, and State funds in the amount of $22,500,
for the development and improvement of Oakland County
International Airport.
2. The projects consist of an Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout
Plan Update, and the acquisition of snow removal equipment.
3. The development projects as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration
require a local grant match of $22,500, which is available in the
Airport Fund.
4. Total grant contracts will not exceed $450,000.
5. The Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant, subject
to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
6. The following amendment be made to the Fiscal Year 1999
Adopted Budget:
13-137201-00050-8005 Estimated Profit or Loss $(22,500)
13-137201-00050-2872 Grant Match 22,500
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman,
Devine. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99205
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: EARLY CHILDHOOD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is committed to insuring that all children are
afforded every opportunity for nurturing, optimal development and early learning
in high quality environments; and
WHEREAS recent findings by neuroscientists offer dramatic new information
and insights about children=s early development. Scientific evidence
demonstrates that the human brain, unlike other major organs such as the heart or
lungs, is not fully developed at birth; and
WHEREAS nourishment of the human body requires food to grow and positive
emotional, physical and intellectual experiences. For babies in the earliest
years of life, it is especially important to nurture the development and growth
of a healthy child with a healthy brain.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby join with Oakland County Schools to work together in a collaborative
effort to educate parents, caregivers and the community about the importance of
early childhood development, and to produce and distribute a guide which will
assist parents, service providers, and policy makers in Oakland County in meeting
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the needs of our youngest citizens, with an amount not to exceed $7,000 with an
equal match from Oakland Schools.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99206
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - CRIMP PROGRAM SAVINGS,
CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM - REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #93106, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners approved the Cost Reduction Incentive Management Program
(CRIMP) to encourage cost reductions and increase the productivity and economic
delivery of public services; and
WHEREAS the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Center (BACCSC) within the
Health Division is being discontinued effective October 1, 1999, as a result of
decreased demand and an increase in the number of private providers and
payers; and
WHEREAS the Health Division will continue to act as an advocate to assure
access for women to breast and cervical cancer screening services; and
WHEREAS cancer education and assurance will be expanded to include not only
breast and cervical cancers but will also focus on skin, prostate, lung, and
colo-rectal cancers; and
WHEREAS the County Executive=s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years
2000/2001 includes the deletion of five (5) General Fund/General Purpose
positions in BACCSC, partially offset by the addition of three (3) new positions
to enhance existing programs within the Health Division, for a total net
reduction of two (2) positions; and
WHEREAS the position changes and corresponding reduction in operating
expenditures will result in net estimated annual savings of $138,675 and is
considered recurring savings under the CRIMP Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Health Division=s utilization of the CRIMP Program in the amount
of $138,675 in recognition of the savings related to the deletion of five (5)
General Fund/General Purpose BACCSC positions and the corresponding addition of
three (3) new positions as included in the County Executive=s Recommended Budget
for Fiscal Years 2000/2001.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99207
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - TEMPORARY AGENCY CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a need, due to the tight labor market, for occasional use
of temporary help by County departments which is sometimes unable to be met by
the County=s Clerical Pool; and
WHEREAS a contract with a temporary agency to be used when emergency
situations arise would be beneficial to continuing County operations and
services; and
WHEREAS some controls need to be in place to ensure temporary agencies and
resultant expenses are not overused.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Personnel Department will contract
with a temporary agency, selected in conjunction with the Purchasing Division,
and will approve and monitor usage within County departments. Further, the
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Personnel Department will report back to the Personnel Committee when a temporary
agency is selected.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding to pay for such temporary services will
come from the budget of the user department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99208
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION FOURTH QUARTERLY REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1999
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports, approved by the
Board of Commissioners for Grades 1-21, provide a review and appeal process for
departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of
classifications; and
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly Report for
Fiscal Year 1999 identifies reviews requested and salary grade changes
recommended by the Personnel Department after completion of this review
process; and
WHEREAS funding is available to implement the recommended salary grade
changes for the General Fund/General Purpose positions in the Classification and
Rate Change Account; and
WHEREAS funding is available for the Proprietary position in Facilities,
Maintenance and Operations funds; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly Report
for Fiscal Year 1999 which includes the following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Junior Accountant 8 9 31101-02864
New class - Circuit Court
Accounts Clerk, OT Non-exempt
Business Manager - Sheriff 18 19 43101-05426
Office Supervisor II 10 11 32201-02437
New class - Supv-District
Court Administration,
OT Non-exempt
Circuit Court Records Clerk 7 8 21210-00299
New class - Personal
Protection Order Specialist,
OT Non-exempt
Chief-Fire and Security 13 14 14701-03574
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor-Facilities Planning
classification be changed from Non-exempt to Exempt overtime status.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99174
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - CHANGES TO MERIT RULE 20 - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the method of distribution of tuition reimbursement to employees
has been changed; and
WHEREAS the attached change to Merit Rule 20.3.1.1. - Employment Status
will keep with the intent and purpose of the original rule, by allowing that only
current employees are eligible to receive reimbursement; and
WHEREAS the County will benefit by allowing employees who are members of
the State Bar to be reimbursed for law school classes taken to enhance their
County job; and
WHEREAS the attached proposed change to Merit Rule 20.6.1 - Law School
Courses will assist in providing such job enhancement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board, on behalf
of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the Merit System Rule changes,
consistent with the provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #4606, Section IV, A.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Changes in Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk=s
office.
Moved by Law supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99175
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - CHANGE TO MERIT SYSTEM RULE 2.2
- SALARY GRADE PLACEMENT REVIEWS AND APPEALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires
that all changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit System shall be
submitted to the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board and
shall become effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, in which
case the objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the
Board; and
WHEREAS it has become desirable to make changes to Merit Rule 2.2 regarding
the appeals of salary grade determinations made by the Personnel Department as
spelled out in the attachments to this resolution; and
WHEREAS currently the rule does not specify any time frames for appeals of
these studies; and
WHEREAS this revision involves the addition of specific time frames of 21
calendar days from the date of the notice prepared by the Personnel Department
for submission of such appeals.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of this notice and the
attached copies of the proposed changes to Merit Rule 2.2, to all Commissioners
present and absent, be considered as the official submission to the Board of
Commissioners of the described changes to Merit Rule 2.2.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk=s
office.
Moved by Law supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez,
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Taub, Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99187
BY: Personnel Committee, Tom Law, Chairperson
IN RE: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION INCREASE AND CHANGE IN INVESTMENT OPTIONS FOR
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland continues to explore opportunities to control
personnel costs while maintaining a competitive salary and benefit package; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Attorney General, in 1991 Opinion Number 6697,
Page 116, confirms that the County may, without violating the State
Constitutional protection of contractual obligations, modify retirement benefits
to current Members if it provides alternative benefits in their place that are
equal to or greater than pension benefits that would be limited or withdrawn; and
WHEREAS the approval of changes to the Retirement System requires the
approval of the State of Michigan State County Pension Plan Committee, in
addition to authorization by the County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS it has been the practice of the Oakland County Retirement
Commission to obtain the approval of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and to
condition any Plan Amendment on obtaining a determination letter that the
proposed Amendment does not adversely affect the tax-qualified status of the
Retirement Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners amend the
Defined Contribution part of the Oakland County Employee=s Retirement System
Resolution as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Subsection 3(d), Allocation shall be
amended from:
(d) Allocation means allocation of the County=s contribution to the
DC part. The allocation to the Provisional Account of each
non-represented Member who either was hired or received an offer
of employment from the County after the Effective Date of the DC
part of this Retirement System shall be 5% of such Member=s
Compensation for the Plan Year. The Allocation to the
Provisional Account of each represented Member shall be as
determined by their respective collective bargaining agreement.
Picked Up Member: The Allocation to the Provisional Account of
each non-represented Member who elected to participate in the DC
part of the Retirement System in accordance with Section 35 shall
be determined by whether he irrevocably elects to participate in
the Pick Up Part of the DC part. Such irrevocable election for
each non-represented Member shall require a Member Contribution
of 3% of Compensation. The County=s contribution for such
electing non-represented member shall be 9% of Compensation. The
irrevocable election and the County=s Contribution for
represented Members shall be determined by their respective
collective bargaining agreement.
Nothing contained herein shall authorize or grant a member the
option of choosing to receive the contributed amounts to the
Pick Up Part directly instead of having them paid by the County
to the DC part of the Retirement System. Notwithstanding
anything contained herein to the contrary, if a Member
irrevocably elects to participate in the Pick Up Part of the DC
part, the amounts identified as a Member Contribution shall be
paid by the County to this System and not paid to the member.
Nor shall anything contained herein authorize such electing
member to attempt to make contributions to the System that
qualify as a Pick Up contribution.
Non-Picked Up Member: The Allocation to the Provisional Account
of each non-represented Member who elected to participate in the
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DC part of the Retirement System in accordance with Section 35
and who did not irrevocably elect to participate in the
Pick Up Part of the DC part shall be 6% of such member=s
Compensation for the Plan Year. Such non-electing member can
contribute up to 10% of Compensation in accordance with Section
27. If a Member elects to make both a Pick Up Contribution and
a Non-Pick Up Contribution, the Non-Pick Up Contribution shall
be limited to 10% of Section 415 Compensation.
To provide the following:
(d) Allocation means allocation of the County=s contribution to the
DC part. The amount of their Allocation depends on whether the
Member is Represented or Non-Represented; hired or had received
an offer of employment from the County before the Effective Date
of the DC part of the Retirement System (Current Member ) or was
hired or received an offer of employment from the County after
the Effective Date of the DC part of the Retirement System
(New Member ); or made an irrevocable election to participate in
the pick up part of the DC part (Picked up Member ) or had not
(Non-Picked Up Member ). No New Member can be a Picked Up
Member before January 1, 2000.
(1) The Allocation to the Provisional Account of each
Non-Represented New Member shall be 5% of such Member=s
Compensation for the Plan Year through the Plan year ending
December 31, 1999 (Per-Year 2000 Contribution Level ). The
Allocation to the Provisional Account of each such
Non-Represented New Member after December 31, 1999 shall be
determined by each such Non-Represented New Member in the
following manner:
Effective January 1, 2000, each Non-Represented New Member
shall irrevocably elect whether to continue at the Pre-Year
2000 Contribution Level or to participate in the Year 2000
pick up part of the DC part. Such irrevocable election for
each Non-Represented New member shall require a Member
Contribution of 1% of Compensation for the remainder of such
Member=s period of employment with the County unless he/she
elects to participate in the Year 2001 pick up part of the
DC part. The County=s Contribution for each such electing
Non-Represented New Member shall be 6% of Compensation for
the remainder of such Member=s period of employment with the
County unless he/she elects to participate in the Year 2001
pick up part of the DC part.
Effective January 1, 2001, each Non-Represented New Member
shall irrevocably elect to continue at the Pre-Year 2000
Contribution Level, the Year 2000 pick up part or to
participate in the Year 2001 pick up part of the DC part.
Such irrevocable election for each Non-Represented New
Member shall require a Member Contribution of 2% of
Compensation. The County=s Contribution for each such
electing Non-Represented New Member shall be 7% of
Compensation.
If a Participant described in this Subparagraph does not
elect to be part of either the Year 2000 pick up part or
the Year 2001 pick up part , then the county=s contribution
on their behalf shall continue at the 5% of Compensation
level.
(2) Picked up Member. Notwithstanding anything contained herein
to the contrary, effective January 1, 2000, each
Non-Represented Current Member who elected to participate in
the DC part of the Retirement System in accordance with
Section 35 shall be given the opportunity to irrevocably
elect to participate in the Year 2000 pick up part of the
DC part. Such irrevocable election for each Non-Represented
Current Member shall require an additional Member
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Contribution of 1% of Compensation (4% total). The County=s
Contribution for such electing Non-Represented Current
Member shall be 10% of Compensation.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
effective January 1, 2001, each Non-Represented Current
Member shall be given the opportunity to irrevocably elect
to participate in the Year 2001 pick up part of the DC
part. Such irrevocable election for each Non-Represented
Current Member shall require an additional Member
Contribution of 1% of Compensation (5% total). A
Non-Represented Current Member shall require an additional
Member Contribution of 1% of Compensation (5% total). A
Non-Represented Current Member who did not make an
irrevocable election of 1% for the Year 2000 pick up part
may make an irrevocable election to participate in the
Year 2001 pick up part at only the 2% additional level
(5% total). The County=s Contribution for such electing
Non-Represented Current Member shall be 11% of Compensation.
If a Non-Represented Current Member does not elect to
participate in either the Year 2000 pick up part or the
Year 2001 pick up part of the DC part, then the
irrevocable 3% election initially made shall continue and
the County shall continue to contribute 9% of Compensation
for each such Non-Represented Current Member.
(3) The irrevocable election and the County=s Contribution for
Represented members shall be determined by their respective
collective bargaining agreement.
(4) Nothing contained herein shall authorize or grant a Member
the option of choosing to receive the contributed amounts of
the pick up part directly instead of having them paid by
the County to the DC part of the Retirement System.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
if a Member irrevocably elects to participate in the pick
up part of the DC part, the amounts identified as a member
Contribution shall be paid by the County to this System and
not paid to the Member. Nor shall anything contained herein
authorize such electing Member to attempt to make
contributions to the System that qualify as a pick up
contribution.
(5) Non-picked up Member. The Allocation to the Provisional
Account of each Non-Represented Member who elected to
participate in the DC part of the Retirement System in
accordance with Section 35 and who did not irrevocably elect
to participate in the pick up part of the DC part shall be
6% of such Member=s Compensation for the Plan Year. Such
non-electing member can contribute up to 10% of Compensation
in accordance with Section 27. If a member elects to make
both a Pick up Contribution and a Non-pick up Contribution,
the Non-pick up contribution shall be limited to 10% of
Section 415 Compensation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Section 3(p) shall be amended from:
(p) Entry Date for the DC part means the date six months after a
Member incurs his first hour of compensated employment for the
County.
To provide the following:
(p) Entry Date for the DC part means for Employees hired before
December 1, 1999, the date six (6) months after a Member incurs
his first hour of compensated employment for the County.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
effective for Employees hired after November 30, 1999 or those
who participate in the DB part of the Retirement System and have
not elected to become part of the DC part before December 1, 1999
but subsequently elect into the DC part, shall be the date the
Member incurs his first hour of compensated employment for the
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County or elects to participate in the DC part of the Retirement
System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Section 48 shall be amended from:
Investment Options (Directed Investment)
Section 48. Until a Member of the DC part is at least 40%
vested, the Retirement Commission shall control the investment of
the Participant=s County Contribution Account. Once a Member is
at least 40% vested, he shall have the flexibility to designate
how his County Contribution Account shall be invested. The
Retirement Commission shall determine which investment funds
shall be available. The Retirement Commission shall select at
least four such investment funds.
Each member who is at least 40% vested shall advise the
Retirement Commission how he wants his County Contribution
Account invested. If a Member who is at least 40% vested fails
to notify the Retirement Commission, it shall be presumed that he
has elected that his County Contribution Account be invested at
the direction of the Retirement Commission. If a Member wishes
to utilize more than one fund, he shall notify the Retirement
Commission of the percentage of his County Contribution Account
to be invested in each fund, and, except as provided in the last
paragraph of this Section, such percentage must either be in
exact multiples determined by the third party administrator
maintaining the records of each Member=s accounts.
A Member of the DC part who is at least 40% vested may change his
election of investment funds, provided that all Members who are
at least 40% vested are treated uniformly.
A Member of the DC part who transferred the present value of the
Lump Sum Actuarial Equivalent of his Accrued Benefit to the DC
part pursuant to Section 35 shall control the choice of
investments for his Transferred Account within the choices made
available by the Retirement Commission regardless of his vested
percentage in the County Contributions to the DC part.
The Retirement Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures
as it deems available as to all matters relating to the selection
and use of the investment funds. If there is any inconsistency
between such rules and any provisions above, the above provisions
shall be disregarded.
If a Member who is at least 40% vested desires, he may direct
that County Contributions be invested in one fund and his Member
contributions and Transferred Account be invested in another fund
or funds.
To provide the following:
Investment Options (Directed Investment).
Section 48. Effective January 1, 2000, each Member of the DC
part shall designate how his County Contribution Account shall be
invested. The Retirement Commission shall determine which
investment funds shall be available. The Retirement Commission
shall select at least four such investment funds.
Each Member shall advise the Retirement Commission how he wants
his County Contribution Account invested. If a Member fails to
notify the Retirement Commission, it shall be presumed that he
has elected that his County Contribution Account be invested at
the direction of the Retirement Commission. If a Member wishes
to utilize more than one fund, he shall notify the Retirement
Commission of the percentage of his County Contribution Account
to be invested in each fund, and, except as provided in the last
paragraph of this Section, such percentage must either be in
exact multiples of 1% or whole dollar amounts or such other
multiples determined by the third party administrator maintaining
the records of each Member=s Accounts.
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A Member of the DC part may change his election of investment
funds, provided that all members are treated uniformly.
A member of the DB part who transferred the present value of the
Lump Sum Actuarial Equivalent of his Accrued Benefit to the DC
part pursuant to Section 35 shall control the choice of
investments of his Transferred Account within the choices made
available by the Retirement Commission.
The Retirement Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures
as it deems advisable as to all matters relating to the selection
and use of the investment funds. If there is any inconsistency
between such rules and any provisions above, the above provisions
shall be disregarded.
A Member may direct that County Contributions be invested in one
fund and his Member contributions and Transferred Account be
invested in another fund or funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Retirement Commission is
authorized to have proper application made to the Treasury Department of the
United States to obtain formal approval of the said Plan in accord with
applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and to employ competent
counsel in the prosecution of such application, and to do such other acts as
shall be necessary hereunder to put the said Plan in operation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this adoption and authorization of the Plan be,
and the same hereby is, made expressly contingent upon the approval of same by
the Internal Revenue Service in accord with applicable provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code, and that the Retirement Commission, through its attorneys,
promptly submit said Plan for such approval.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolutions, subject to the approval of the State County Pension
Plan Committee and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99187)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION INCREASE AND CHANGE IN INVESTMENT OPTIONS FOR
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds funding available in the Fringe Benefit
Fund in the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 County Executive Recommended
Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the
Employees Retirement Commission.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99189
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - RAISE DENTAL/ORTHODONTIA MAXIMUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the cost of dental and orthodontia services has risen in the past
several years; and
WHEREAS the maximum benefit for dental services has not been increased in
over twenty years; and
WHEREAS an increase in maximum annual dental and lifetime orthodontia
benefits by $250 for Dental and Orthodontia will keep with the original intent of
this benefit to cover the annual cost of most routine dental work; and
WHEREAS this increase has already been approved for the 650 members of the
Oakland County Deputy Sheriff=s Association; and
WHEREAS the same $250 increase applied to the high and reduced benefit
would maintain the relative relationship between the options.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the
annual dental maximum and lifetime orthodontia maximum be increased by $250 for
all employee dental options, this increase to be effective January l, 2000 for
all non-represented employees and those employees whose labor agreement provides
for these modifications.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners direct the
Personnel Department to at least annually evaluate the competitiveness of County
fringe benefits and report its findings to the Personnel Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99189)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - RAISE DENTAL/ORTHODONTIA MAXIMUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds funding available in the Fringe Benefit
Fund in the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 County Executive Recommended
Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos,
Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99209
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS RECAPTURE POLICY AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized the recapture
and reallocation of undisbursed CDBG funds effective December 31, 1991 and each
December 31 thereafter, per Miscellaneous Resolutions #90233 and #90234, to help
ensure that Oakland County and its fifty participating communities would comply
with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development=s (HUD) regulation
24 CFR 570.902 (A)(1)(I) dated September, 1988, mandating that CDBG funds
undisbursed sixty days prior to the end of each program year, April 30th, cannot
exceed 1.5 times the current program year allocation; and
WHEREAS HUD's annual grantee performance reviews question slow moving
activities and the amount of undisbursed funds; and
WHEREAS several communities have undisbursed funds dating back to 1993; and
WHEREAS the lack of timely use of grant funds can result in the loss of
purchasing power of those funds; and
WHEREAS there continues to be a significant need to fund and expedite
projects that benefit low and moderate income families and address deteriorating
neighborhood conditions in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Division, in order to
continue compliance with HUD's spending performance regulation, recommends that
participating communities be allowed to retain undisbursed funds from the two
rather than three most recent program year allocations as permitted in the
current Recapture Policy; and
WHEREAS funds from previous years not contractually obligated will be
recaptured as of December 31 and each year thereafter; and
WHEREAS the recapture of undisbursed funds from previous years may be
waived for a period of one year by the Community Development Division with
justification and a legislative resolution from the requesting participating
community; and
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WHEREAS if a waiver is denied by the Community Development Division, the
applicant may appeal the denial by seeking review and relief from the
Citizens Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Citizens Advisory Council
has approved the recapture procedure by a majority voice vote; and
WHEREAS these procedures have been reviewed and approved as to legal
sufficiency by the Office of Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
allow participating communities to retain undisbursed funds from the two most
recent program year allocations. The Oakland County Community Development
Division is authorized to recapture unobligated funds from previous years under
this procedure as of December 31, 2000 and each year thereafter. The recapture
of undisbursed funds from previous years may be waived for a period of one year
by the Community Development Division with justification and a legislative
resolution from the requesting participating community. If a waiver is denied by
the Community Development Division, the applicant may appeal the denial by
seeking review and relief from the Citizens Advisory Council.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Recapture and Reallocation of CDBG Funds Policy on file in County
Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Galloway the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield. (21)
NAYS: Gregory, Melton, Coleman. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose
of allowing public comment on The Openings, EDC Project Plan. The Chairperson
scheduled the hearing for September 9, 1999 at 9:45 A.M. in the Board of
Commissioners= Auditorium.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99210
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177, the Board of Commissioners
established the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund; and
WHEREAS the fund is to be used to help pay for Circuit Court enhancements
and improvements as requested by the Circuit Court and approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Court seeks to utilize the Mediation Fund for the following
purposes:
QTY DESCRIPTION COST
9 Furniture (judge=s chambers, judicial staff, $57,029
Court Administration staff)
1 Moveable shelving system for video tape storage 22,100
1 Conference Telephone 900
1 Transcriber 449
TOTAL MEDIATION FUND REQUEST $80,478
WHEREAS the total Civil Mediation Fund transfer for the above-referenced
items is estimated to be $80,478.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the use of $80,478 from the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund for the
above-referenced items.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 19, 1999
365
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99211
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - CIRCUIT COURT/JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION - EXTENSION OF ONE
(1) TEMPORARY 1,000 HOUR PTNE ATTORNEY II POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners authorized the creation of a temporary
PTNE Attorney II position in Miscellaneous Resolution #98261; and
WHEREAS the position was created to assist the Circuit Court with several
operational changes imposed by legislation, court rules, and Supreme Court
administrative orders; and
WHEREAS the position was scheduled to be deleted at the end of the last pay
period in Fiscal Year 1999; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court has requested that the position be continued for
nine months to assist in handling a number of special projects necessitated by
the promulgation of recently enacted and pending legislation and court rules; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court agreed that the position be funded with the use
of mediation funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
extension of one (1) GF/GP 1,000 hour PTNE Attorney II position, and that the
position be effective through June 30, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that mediation funds be used to cover the cost of
the position.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99212
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MSU EXTENSION - ACCEPTANCE OF CMHA RESPITE GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (CMHA)
acknowledges the benefits and positive outcomes of collaboration with MSU
Extension 4-H Youth Programs through Miscellaneous Resolution #97057 which
provided CMHA reimbursement for certain General Fund 4-H respite care
services; and
WHEREAS MSU Extension currently provides, under reimbursement to the County
General Fund, five 4-H program services for CMHA consumers and their families
that are delivered in Respite Summer Camps (one week each); 4-H Weekly Club
meetings (Fall, Winter, Spring); 4-H Highlight Activities for Families (special
main streamed programs for individual youth); and two seasonal weekend camps for
families; and
WHEREAS CMHA and MSU Extension wish not only to continue the level of
program services, but to increase the level of 4-H programming for respite youth
and families to include 800 participants on a continuing basis; and
WHEREAS the funding offered by CMHA to MSU Extension to cover these program
costs is more properly recognized as Special Revenue funds (a grant) rather than
General Fund reimbursement; and
WHEREAS CMHA has offered MSU Extension a grant from Tobacco Tax Respite
Funds in the amount of $183,136 for the period October 1, 1999 through
September 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS MSU Extension can fill the positions on or after
October 1, 1999; and
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WHEREAS MSU Extension is requesting that the current Recreation Specialist
position, and related operating currently reflected as a reimbursed General Fund
operation, be changed to reflect Special Revenue funding; and
WHEREAS MSU Extension is also requesting the creation of a new 4-H Youth
Development Leader classification at salary grade 6 and the creation of one (1)
SR full-time position to coordinate programs for youth and families in order to
handle the program expansion request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the
Community Mental Health Respite Grant in the amount of $183,136 for the period
October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for the Recreation Specialist in the 4-
H Program Unit, position #17505-07978, be changed from General Fund/General
Purpose to Special Revenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
the creation of a new classification titled 4-H Youth Development Leader at
salary grade 6, overtime non-exempt, and the creation of one (1) SR full-time
position in the 4-H Program Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the
creation of two new part-time classifications and three non-eligible positions as
follows:
# OF # OF
CLASS TITLE SALARY POSITIONS HOURS EACH
4-H Activity Facilitator Base $ 7.26/hr. 2 PTNE 1,600
1 yr. $ 8.36/hr.
Horseback Riding Instructor Base $20.00/hr. 1 PTNE 460
for the Handicapped 1 yr. $25.00/hr.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program and positions will
be contingent upon continued CMHA funding and the Community Mental Health Board
providing MSU Extension-Oakland with a letter on June 1, of each year, prior to
the next fiscal year, to confirm future program continuation.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99213
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland Township has contracted with the Oakland County
Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services for the Township
(Miscellaneous Resolution #98011); 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 Oakland Township Board; and
WHEREAS Oakland Township has approved a proposed amendment to the contract
(Schedule A-Sheriff's Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1) Deputy II
(with fill-in) and one (1) Patrol Investigator which would make the new contract
total ten (10); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Deputy II (with fill-in) and
one (1) Patrol Investigator for Oakland 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 1999-2003 Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with the Charter Township of Oakland to add a Deputy II (with fill-in)
and one (1) Partol Investigator.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) Deputy II positions be created in the
Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff's Department.
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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
September 11, 1999.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copies of Schedules A and A-1 on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99214
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to
distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to
participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law enforcement
efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $1,219,345.50 (balance as of 6/30/99)
as a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to
upgrade and add a better communications system for the Special Response Team
(SRT); and
WHEREAS this vehicle and equipment will be used by the Sheriff Department
to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with State law; and
WHEREAS the estimated capital costs are $95,000 and the estimated operating
expenses would be $15,180 per year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the use of $120,000 from the Sheriff Department Law Enforcement
Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-20001-2853-60053) to purchase the
attached equipment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Sheriff Department, Use of Forfeited Funds, 8/1/99, on file in
County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99215
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND COUNTY
RESOURCE TEAM (SOCRT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #96186 allowed the Sheriff Department to
participate in a COPS grant through the City of Troy to form a Community Policing
Resource Team; and
WHEREAS the funding has expired and the local communities would like to
continue this successful effort; and
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to
distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to
participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law enforcement
efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $1,219,345.50 (balance as of 6/30/99)
as a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to
continue to fund this position and operating equipment until
September 30, 2000; and
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WHEREAS the estimated costs are $79,000 for the period July 1, 1999 thru
September 30, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the use of $79,000 from the Sheriff Department Law Enforcement
Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-20001-2853-60053) to continue to fund and
operate one Deputy II and equipment for the purpose of the Southeastern Oakland
County Resource Team.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99216
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/INTERNET CRIMES/DRUG
AWARENESS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to
distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to
participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law enforcement
efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $1,219,345.50 (balance as of 6/30/99)
as a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to
pay for equipment and supplies for Internet/Drug Awareness; and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff Department to enhance
law enforcement efforts in compliance with State law; and
WHEREAS the estimated capital costs are $57,500 and the estimated operating
expenses would be $34,100 per year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the use of $91,600 from the Sheriff Department Law Enforcement
Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-20001-2853-60053) to purchase the
attached equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle with Mobile, Prep and
MDT be added to the County Fleet.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Sheriff Department, Use of Forfeited Funds, 8/1/99, on file in
County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99217
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET
1999-2000
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975,
Oakland County is required to develop and submit a plan and budget for the
provision of funding of foster care services to the Child and Family Services
Office of Juvenile Justice, Family Independence Agency, annually; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court/Family Division, County of
Oakland, and the Oakland County Family Independence Agency have developed the
attached Foster Care Services Budget for the State's Fiscal Year,
October, 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee has reviewed this budget and
recommends its submission to the State office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 19, 1999
369
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes submission of the 1999-2000 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget to
the State Office of Child and Family Services Office of Juvenile Justice, Family
Independence Agency.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed 1999-2000 Child Care Fund Budget and attachments on file
in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99196
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/IN-STEP PROGRAM
- FISCAL YEAR 1999 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT APPLICATION
AND ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health has offered the
Community Corrections Division of the Public Services Department grant funding
under the In-Step Program for the period October 1, 1999 through
September 30, 2000 in the amount of $134,633; and
WHEREAS this grant has been submitted through the County Executive=s Grant
Agreement Review Process; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division has been notified of an award of
$134,633; and
WHEREAS grant funds of $134,633, seventy-five percent (75%) of the program
cost, with a twenty-five percent (25%) County grant match of $44,878 and a total
program cost of $179,511.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the Fiscal Year 1999 Michigan Department of Community Health grant
funding in the amount of $134,633, County grant match of $44,878 for a total
program cost of $179,511.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions
or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are
consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program, including
personnel, is contingent upon continuation of State funding for this effort.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control
Policy, Byrne Memorial Formula Grant Program, 1999 Application on file in
County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99196)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/IN-STEP PROGRAM
- FISCAL YEAR 1999 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT APPLICATION
AND ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Department of Community Health has offered the
Community Corrections Division grant funding under the In-Step
program for the period October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 in
the amount of $134,633.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 19, 1999
370
2. Grant funds of $134,633, seventy-five percent (75%) of the program
cost, with a twenty-five percent (25%) County grant match of $44,878
and a total program cost of $179,511.
3. Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes,
within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are
consistent with original agreement as approved.
4. Amendments will be recommended during the Finance Committee=s budget
review process.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There
were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #99197)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FROM THE TRANSPLANTATION
SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN (TSM)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 11, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99197
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FROM THE TRANSPLANTATION
SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN (TSM)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Medical Examiner=s Office seeks to establish a
partnership with the Transplantation Society of Michigan (TSM) to fund a family
services program; and
WHEREAS this partnership will increase the overall effectiveness of the
Medical Examiner=s Office and fill a clear void in providing a comprehensive
family service in an innovative fashion to the public; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner=s Office requests the establishment of three
(3) special revenue family service counselor positions to provide bereavement
counseling, assistance in coordination of funeral arrangement services,
facilitate tissue/organ procurement as requested, provide guidance to indigent
families for public interment, coordinate Child Death Review Team activity and
function as liaison with various public and private agencies; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner=s Office has submitted an application and
received a funding award in the amount of $196,217 from the
Transplantation Society of Michigan (TSM), for the purpose of providing
bereavement counseling and other family services to survivors of deceased
individuals; and
WHEREAS the grant period is effective August 1, 1999 through
September 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been submitted through the County
Executive=s Contract Review Process; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the funds in an amount of $196,217, from the Transplantation Society of
Michigan (TSM) for the period of August 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, for
the purpose of providing family counseling services to the public for survivors
of deceased individuals.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 19, 1999
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the creation of a new
classification titled Family Service Counselor, salary grade 11, overtime
non-exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) Special Revenue, full-time
Family Service Counselor positions be added to the Medical Examiner=s
Administration Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the Family Services Counselor
positions is contingent upon continued grant funding at a level sufficient enough
to maintain these positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute
the agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen (15%)
percent, which is consistent with the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Department of Human Services, Medical Examiner Division,
Family Service Counselor Grant and Letter from Transplantation Society of
Michigan on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99197)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FROM THE TRANSPLANTATION
SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN (TSM)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the miscellaneous resolution referenced above and finds:
1) The Oakland County Medical Examiner=s Office applied for and
received funding from the Transplantation Society of Michigan (TSM)
to provide bereavement counseling and other family services to
survivors of deceased individuals.
2) The award is in the amount of $196,217, and the grant period is
effective August 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000.
3) The Medical Examiner=s Office also requests the establishment of
three (3) Special Revenue Family Service Counselor positions in the
Medical Examiner=s Administration Unit.
4) As part of the grant agreement, the grant funds ($196,217) will
cover the cost of the three (3) Family Services Counselors, while
associated operating costs ($12,000) will be covered by the County
by way of a grant match.
5) A budget amendment is recommended as follows:
REVENUES (Grant Fund #276)
16-911500-15000-0483 Family Counseling Services $ 196,217
16-911500-15000-0167 Grant Match 12,000
TOTAL $ 208,217
EXPENDITURES (Grant Fund #276)
16-912500-15000-2001 Salaries $ 141,522
16-912500-15000-2075 Fringe Benefits 54,695
16-912500-15000-3292 Personal Mileage 1,000
16-912500-15000-3704 Training 4,000
16-912500-15000-4252 Office Supplies 1,000
16-912500-15000-6636 Info Tech - Operations 4,000
16-912500-15000-6675 Telephone Communication 2,000
TOTAL $ 208,217
EXPENDITURES (General Fund)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency $ (12,000)
16-912000-15000-2872 Grant Match 12,000
TOTAL $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 19, 1999
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Moved by Millard supported by Coleman the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Millard supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Amos, Causey-Mitchell,
Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory. (23)
NAYS: Taub. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99218
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #8; John McCulloch, District #22; Terry Sever,
District #19; Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - FORMATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY EVALUATION TASK
FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is dependent on a steady reliable source of
electrical energy to ensure public health, safety and well being and to promote
economic growth and productivity; and
WHEREAS in recent years, Oakland County=s businesses and residents have
experienced widespread power failures, brownouts, and power dips; and
WHEREAS Oakland County=s city, village and township (CVT) officials have
experienced an increase in complaints regarding electrical service; and
WHEREAS the total number of electric customer complaints on service related
issues including brownouts, power failures and repair & maintenance issues to the
Michigan Public Services Commission has increased over 50% from a total of 645 in
1996 to 972 in 1998; and
WHEREAS energy production, transportation and infrastructure maintenance is
a highly technical area that will require professional assistance to evaluate;
and
WHEREAS a coordination of effort by the County and local communities would
best serve county residents and businesses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the formation of an Electrical Energy Evaluation Task Force consisting
of seven (7) members, four (4) of which shall be appointed by the Chairperson of
the Board of Commissioners, one representing Oakland County=s local governments,
and three (3) of which shall be appointed by the County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall:
- coordinate an evaluation with County CVTs that includes a
presentation by the local electrical companies;
- hire a consultant at a cost not to exceed $50,000 in County funds to
evaluate the status of Oakland County=s current and future
electrical power needs and the condition of the electrical
infrastructure;
- solicit financial participation from Oakland County CVT=s to assist
in funding this effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall report back to the
Public Services Committee on its progress within 45 days and shall make a final
report to the Public Services Committee once it has completed its charge.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Sue Ann Douglas, Terry Sever,
Eric Coleman, John McCulloch
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99219
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 19, 1999
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BY: Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson, District #25
IN RE: FIREARM SAFETY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS incidents involving weapons and children are making headlines with
alarming frequency. Firearm safety is a community responsibility that must be
shared by all, particularly with regard to our children; and
WHEREAS according to the American Firearms Council, Inc., nearly half of
all U.S. households have firearms. Unfortunately, many victims of unintentional
shootings are children and young adults; and
WHEREAS unintentional shootings are often referred to as firearm
accidents. This characterization gives the impression that injuries occur by
chance and cannot be foreseen or prevented; and
WHEREAS public health research has replaced the term accident with the
more accurate term of unintentional injury which recognizes that most
unintentional injuries are preventable through the application of public health
strategies including passive safety devices and public education; and
WHEREAS from 1987 to 1996, nearly 2,200 American children under 14 years of
age died from such accidental or unintentional shootings which are oftentimes
preventable (Violence Policy Center); and
WHEREAS with increasing firearm ownership, it is of vital importance that
gun safety continues to be learned, taught and practiced. Gun owners must be
encouraged to make gun safety a top priority within their homes -- not only for
the safety of their own children -- but for the children throughout the
community; and
WHEREAS one effective method of preventing accidental injury by firearms is
for responsible gun owners to use a cablelock which reduces the risk that a young
child or others will accidentially discharge a weapon. Cable locks are
simple, cable-style locks that work by blocking the working mechanisms within
most types of firearms. The cablelock may only be removed with a key.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby create a Firearm Safety Program in conjunction with the
Oakland County Sheriff and Oakland County Health Division to educate parents and
children about basic gun safety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in addition, the Oakland County Firearm Safety
Program will encourage responsible gun ownership by distributing firearm safety
locks free of charge to residents of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
proposes that the Oakland County Firearm Safety Program be funded from money
seized from drug asset forfeitures which will result in no additional cost to the
taxpayers of Oakland County.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, George W. Suarez,
Vincent Gregory, Tim Melton,
Brenda Causey-Mitchell
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99220
BY: Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson, District #25
IN RE: GATEWAY COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County takes great pride in being recognized as the
economic engine for the State of Michigan by annually producing more than 50% of
the new jobs in Michigan; and
WHEREAS Oakland County encompasses 910 square miles and is home to more
than 1.2 million residents. The sentinels to the gateway for Oakland County are
the distinctive cities, villages and townships that embrace the County=s
borders; and
WHEREAS these gateway communities which serve as the point of entry into
Oakland County act as ambassadors for Oakland County and it would only be
appropriate that the significance of these local communities be officially
recognized.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby enjoin the local cities, villages and townships that are along the
borders of Oakland County to be officially designated as Gateway Communities of
Oakland County and have appropriate signage placed acknowledging their official
status and welcoming visitors and travelers to Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests the Oakland County Development and Planning Department to work in
conjunction with local communities and businesses to identify resources and
locations for Gateway Community signage.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, William Patterson,
George W. Suarez, Vincent Gregory,
Tim Melton, Brenda Causey-Mitchell
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99221
BY: Ruel E. McPherson, District #25; Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12
IN RE: RETROACTIVE PROPERTY VALUE UNCAPPING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it has been brought to the attention of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners that the retroactive uncapping procedures used in the
administration of Proposal A may result in financial hardship and the loss of
the homestead of a widow or widower, in the following circumstances:
1. A widow or widower inherits the homestead occupied by both parties
on the date that it was originally purchased by the deceased spouse.
2. The property was purchased jointly by the spouse or singly by the
deceased spouse years ago. The deceased failed to file a property
transfer affidavit at that time or it was filed but not recognized
by the local assessing unit.
3. Due to the recording of the death certificate, a name change, pay
off a loan, or other reason the assessing unit discovers that the
taxable value should have been uncapped years earlier and is
commanded by law to impose retroactive taxes, penalties, and
interest on the surviving spouse back to the original purchase date.
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the need to
provide for relief in those circumstances; and
WHEREAS it is also recognized that any legislation on this matter must be
carefully drafted, provide written records, and be carefully supervised to insure
that the intent of the constitution and fairness to the taxpayers be
accomplished.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests that the Legislature, working with Assessment Administrators, the State
Tax Commission and the Department of Treasury, draft legislation that provides
for carefully supervised relief to taxpayers in these circumstances.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests that the Legislature use the procedures and qualifications provided for
in Section 211.7u of the General Property Tax Act as a standard for relief,
requiring:
A. The property would have to be the homestead of a surviving widow or
widower who occupies the property.
B. File claim with the July or December Boards of Review in the year of
the uncapping or the succeeding year.
C. Meet the Federal Poverty Income Standard or Alternative Guidelines
established by the local governing body.
D. Be approved by the local Board of Review of the city or township.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, Shelley G. Taub,
Frank Millard, George W. Suarez,
Vincent Gregory, Tim Melton,
Thomas A. Law, Terry Sever,
Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee and the
General Government Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99222
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS every year since the first World Day of Prayer in 1994, more and
more people have accepted this divine appointment to join hundreds of thousands
of people from many different faiths, cultures, and nations for one purpose: to
pray; and
WHEREAS unity in prayer transcends religious denominations as a
harmonizing, strengthening influence; and
WHEREAS through the power of united prayers, the spiritual consciousness of
humankind can be raised while witnessing a divine outpouring of healing love and
light; and
WHEREAS the Sixth Annual World Day of Prayer will be observed this year on
Thursday, September 9, 1999. During this annual 24-hour vigil, people become as
one united in prayer to help raise the spiritual consciousness of the world.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
do hereby recognize September 9, 1999 as World Day of Prayer and unite with
participants in Oakland County and people around the world as partners in this
consciousness-raising experience.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman, Tim Melton,
Vincent Gregory, George W. Suarez,
Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell,
Ruel McPherson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99223
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: ENDING PRACTICE OF RACIAL PROFILING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS one of the core principles of the Fourth Amendment is that the
police cannot stop and detain an individual without some reason probable cause,
or at least reasonable suspicion to believe that he or she is involved in
criminal activity; and
WHEREAS a method of violating civil liberties was first made public during
hearings of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders ("The
Kerner Commission") in the fall of 1967 where more than 130 witnesses testified
about the events leading up to the urban riots that had taken place in 150 cities
the previous summer. One of the complaints that came up repeatedly was "the
stopping of Negroes on foot or in cars without obvious basis"; and
WHEREAS the American Civil Liberties Union and other organizations have
documented testimony from across the nation that the practice of racial
profiling still exists today. Both anecdotal and quantitative data show that
police are exercising their discretionary power to make unwarranted traffic stops
primarily against African Americans and Latinos; and
WHEREAS fighting crime is surely a high priority. But it must be done
without damaging other important values: the freedom of law abiding citizens to
go about their own business without unwarranted police interference and the right
to be treated equally before the law, without regard to race or ethnicity.
"Driving while black" assails these basic American ideals. And unless the
problem is addressed, all of us not just people of color stand to lose; and
WHEREAS addressing the problem -- whether a reality or the perception -- of
law enforcement officers using racial profiling to effectuate a traffic stop
will require a multi-faceted effort. Legislation at the Federal and State levels
and local voluntary efforts advance the momentum to collect accurate data on the
problem in an effort to rein in overzealous and sometimes illegal law
enforcement practices; and
WHEREAS in April 1999, Congressman John Conyers reintroduced the Traffic
Stops Statistics Study Act (H.R. 1443), sponsored in the Senate (S.821)
Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). Passage of the Act should
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be viewed as a first step toward addressing a difficult problem. While it does
not regulate traffic stops, set standards for them, or require implementation of
particular policies, it does require the gathering of solid, comprehensive
information, so that discussion the problem might move beyond the question of
whether or not the problem exists, to the question of how to fix the problem.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support the passage of H.R. 1443 and S. 821, cited as Traffic Stops
Statistics Study Act of 1999."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
hereby encourage the Oakland County Sheriff and all local law enforcement units
with jurisdictions within Oakland County to voluntarily begin to collect race
data on traffic stops.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
hereby encourage the Oakland County Sheriff and all local law enforcement units
with jurisdictions within Oakland County to provide personnel with cultural
sensitivity and diversity training, especially specialized courses that are
approved by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
hereby authorize a Public Hearing to be held to allow both citizens and law
enforcement representatives to voice their concerns regarding racial profiling
and the future collection of race data during traffic stops.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to
Oakland County Federal and State legislators, the Governor, the President, the
Michigan Association of Counties, the National Association of Counties, and to
Oakland County=s legislative agents.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory,
Ruel McPherson, George W. Suarez,
Tim Melton, John P. Garfield,
Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99224
BY: Commissioner Tim W. Melton, District #7; Commissioner David L. Moffitt,
District #18
IN RE: TELECOMMUNICATIONS COVERAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County recently announced the implementation of a cutting
edge, fiber optics network that will greatly enhance the ability of the County
and its local units of government to transmit large amounts of data back and
forth in a more timely, efficient and cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS this new Metro-Area Network/Wide-Area Network (MAN/WAN) system,
which is also known as OakNET , will expand the County=s ability to transmit and
receive voice and video communications with cities, villages and townships; and
WHEREAS the existing elements of teleconferencing within the OakNET system
will enable local communities to receive vital telecommunications from
Oakland County, as well as, public service announcements. In addition to
broadcasting timely County-related announcements to citizens, this technology
could feasibly allow for the live and/or taped broadcasting of meetings and
public service programs; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland operates under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA), 1976 Public Act 442, which declares that, "It is the policy of this State
that all persons...are entitled to full and complete information regarding the
affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public
officials and public employees...so that they may fully participate in the
democratic process."
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby request the Oakland County Information Technology Department to study
the feasibility of expanding the service provided through the OakNET system in an
effort to provide opportunities for citizens to easily access information about
County government, including the broadcasting of live and/or taped
Board of Commissioners= meetings and informative departmental programs.
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
hereby request that the Oakland County Information Technology Department present
its findings to the General Government and Finance Committees within 45 days of
the adoption of this resolution.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Tim W. Melton, David L. Moffitt,
Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory,
Thomas A. Law
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee
and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII "G", the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. 1999 Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Tax Levy
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Family Independence Agency - Deadlines for Fiscal Year 1999 Child
Support Contract Billings and Collection Deposits
b. Family Independence Agency - 1999 Amendment and Line Item Transfer
Instructions for Cooperative Reimbursement Contracts
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 10:45 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
September 9, 1999 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN P. McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson