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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
May 2, 2002
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 10:15 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by David B. Buckley.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Crawford supported by Palmer the minutes of the April 18, 2002, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Sever supported by Dingeldey the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as
follows:
ITEMS NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE
b. Department of Management and Budget – Fiscal Services – Transfer of Funds to Properly
Account for Friend of the Court Activity.
(Reason for suspension for Finance Committee, item b: Waiver of Rule III – Finance Committee meeting
held immediately prior to today’s Board Meeting.)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried.
Chairperson Thomas A. Law, Commissioners Tim W. Melton, John P. Garfield, and David B. Buckley
honored the Avondale Yellow Jackets Basketball Team with a Proclamation for winning the State Class-B
Basketball Championship.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 2, 2002
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Chairperson Thomas A. Law, Commissioners Fran Amos and Thomas F. Middleton honored Matthew
Croft with a Proclamation for winning the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Chairperson Thomas A. Law, Commissioners Fran Amos and Thomas F. Middleton honored Gary
Lawson with a Proclamation for being a finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
The Chairperson declared a recess at 10:40 a.m. to allow the Finance Committee to meet.
The Board reconvened at 10:55 a.m.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster. (24)
ABSENT: Galloway (absent with notice). (1)
The following people addressed the board: Jeffrey L. Potter, Mayor of the City of South Lyon, Jane
Hazen, Jane Moschenrose, and Reverend Patrick Thompson of MOSES, Tom Barwin, City of Ferndale
Manager, Heather Northway of EMEAC, and Dan Dirks, General Manager of SMART.
Moved by Patterson supported by Suarez the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on this motion appears on page 225.) The resolutions
on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02109
BY: Peter Webster, District #22; George Suarez, District #24; Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23;
Chuck Moss, District #15
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF ROYAL OAK – FISCAL YEAR 2000, FISCAL YEAR 2001, AND FISCAL YEAR 2002
ALLOCATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Environmental Infrastructure
Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share
of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVT's);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Royal Oak has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak is requesting reimbursement from the FY 2000, FY 2001, and FY 2002
appropriations for expenses incurred with the 14 Mile Road Relief Sewer and Maxwell Avenue Relief
Sewer projects; and
WHEREAS the FY 2000, FY 2001 and FY 2002 authorized amount of funding for the City of Royal Oak is
$245,308.64 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the City of Royal Oak
for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Royal Oak as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a FY 2000, FY 2001 and FY 2002 appropriation
in the amount of $245,308.64 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263255-
41000-3985) to repay the City of Royal Oak for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PETER WEBSTER, CHUCK MOSS, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MICHELLE FRIEDMAN APPEL
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A copy of a letters, memos and proposals from the City of Royal Oak on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02109)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF ROYAL OAK – FISCAL YEAR 2000, FISCAL YEAR 2001, AND FISCAL YEAR 2002
ALLOCATION
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. $245,308.64 is available annually in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for FY 2000, FY
2001 and FY 2002, for a total of $735,925.92, to reimburse the City of Royal Oak for these
projects; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02110
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – SUPPORT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MINI-GRANT
FROM THE OAKLAND COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL AND MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND
CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR THE 2002 SINGSATION TRAVELING MUSIC SHOW PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that the Oakland
County Cultural Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation 2002 Singsation Traveling Music Show Program a mini-grant award; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission desires to accept the award for the
following amount: $4,000.00; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has the matching funds available to
contribute to the program; and
WHEREAS the grant award of $4,000, the grant match of in-kind contribution of $16,281 and admission,
and application fees of $9,550 account for the grant total of $29,831; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to fund the Singsation Traveling Music Show Program which was
developed in response to the need for an affordable and mobile musical theatre entertainment and
educational program; and
WHEREAS the grant meets the goals and objectives of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission to offer innovative specialized recreation programs and cultural experiences.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Parks and Recreation Commission to accept the said mini-grant as stated above, with said monies for this
project to come from Parks and Recreation funds and funds awarded as a result of this mini-grant.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review and Contract for Mini Grant on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02110)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – SUPPORT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MINI-GRANT
FROM THE OAKLAND COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL AND MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND
CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR THE 2002 SINGSATION TRAVELING MUSIC SHOW PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes acceptance of a mini-grant from the Oakland County Cultural
Council and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for 2002 Singsation Traveling
Music Show Program.
2. The purpose of the grant is to fund the Singsation Traveling Music Show Program which was
developed in response to the need for an affordable and mobile musical theatre
entertainment and educational program.
3. The grant period is from June 18, 2002, to August 18, 2002.
4. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission requests funding from the Michigan
Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs of $4,000. The total budget for the program is $29,831.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation grant match will consist of in-kind contribution of
$16,281 and admission and applicant fees of $9,550.
5. No General Fund/General Purpose appropriation is required. The funds for the grant match
and in-kind contribution are within the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget.
6. Acceptance of the $4,000 in grant funding is actually regranting of State funds previously
accepted by Oakland County Cultural Affairs through the County's grant procedures.
Therefore, no additional budget amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
*REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CONFIRMATION OF LAURIE VAN PELT AS DIRECTOR OF
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby confirms the appointment of Laurie Van Pelt as Director of
the Department of Management and Budget, effective May 4, 2002.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of letter of correspondence from L. Brooks Patterson, County Executive on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
*REPORT (MISC. #02082)
BY: Personnel Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – ONE STOP SHOP RESTRUCTURING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02082 on April 24, 2002,
recommends the resolution be adopted.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02082
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – ONE STOP SHOP RESTRUCTURING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Information Services Unit provides services through the One Stop Shop in the form of
demographic and market data, aerial photography, and digital parcel maps, and functions as a liaison
between customers and the Planning and Economic Development Services Division; and
WHEREAS significant innovations in technology have created the capability to produce new and
advanced products; and
WHEREAS the demand for new products and services, and the need for updated business practices
necessitate personnel restructuring of the Division; and
WHEREAS Planning and Economic Development Services requests to reclassify one Clerk III position to
GIS/CAD Technician I to work on the development of new products and provide technical service to
customers; and
WHEREAS ultimately the remaining three Clerk II positions will be reclassified to GIS/CAD Technician I;
and
WHEREAS it is proposed to transfer a Planning Technician position from the Information Services unit to
the Planning Unit to provide research and assistance on planning projects; and
WHEREAS it is also proposed to transfer a Principal Planner position, salary grade 14, from the Planning
Unit to the Marketing and Research Unit, and downwardly reclassify the position to a Marketing
Coordinator, salary grade 12; and
WHEREAS Planning and Economic Development Services requests to create a new classification titled
Supervisor – Information Services, salary grade 15, to oversee the operations of the One Stop Shop and
to organize and implement new technology and services; and
WHEREAS it is also proposed to transfer a Program Evaluation Analyst position, salary grade 11, from
the Marketing and Research Unit to the Information Services Unit, and reclassify the position to
Supervisor – Information Services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of a new classification titled Supervisor – Information Services, salary grade 15, overtime
exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer the Planning Technician position from Planning and Economic
Development Services/Information Services Unit (19206-01318) to the Planning Unit (19204-01318).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer one Principal Planner position from the Planning Unit (19204-
03468) to the Marketing and Research Unit (19203-03468).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer the Program Evaluation Analyst position from the Marketing and
Research Unit (19203-09185) to the Information Services Unit (19206-09185).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify the following positions:
Position # From To
19203-03468 Principal Planner Marketing Coordinator
19206-09185 Program Evaluation Analyst Supervisor – Information Services
19206-06793 Clerk III GIS/CAD Technician I
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02082)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES – ONE STOP SHOP RESTRUCTURING
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 Planning & Economic Development Services Division is requesting personnel
restructuring of the division through position transfers and reclassifications to meet the
demand for new products and services and the need for updated business practices.
2. The resolution authorizes creation of a new classification titled Supervisor – Information
Services (salary grade 15) and transfers a Planning Technician position (#01318) from the
Information Services Unit to the Planning Unit, a Principal Planner position (#03468) from the
Planning Unit to the Marketing & Research Unit, and a Program Evaluation Analyst position
(#09185) from the Marketing & Research Unit to the Information Services Unit.
3. The FY 2002/2003 Budget is amended for the position transfers as follows:
From: FY 2002 FY 2003
19-223000-14062-2001 Salaries ($23,721) ($53,168)
19-223000-14062-2074 Fringes (10,400) (22,310)
19-224000-12020-2001 Salaries (25,039) (56,122)
19-224000-12020-2074 Fringes (10,930) (24,498)
19-226000-14070-2001 Salaries (23,334) (53,200)
19-226000-14070-2074 Fringes (10,249) (22,973)
To:
19-223000-12030-2001 Salaries $ 25,039 56,122
19-223000-12030-2074 Fringes 10,930 24,498
19-224000-12020-2001 Salaries 23,334 53,200
19-224000-12020-2074 Fringes 10,249 22,973
19-226000-14061-2001 Salaries 23,721 53,168
19-226000-14061-2074 Fringes 10,400 22,310
$ -0- $ -0-
4. The resolution also authorizes reclassification of one (1) Principal Planner position (#03468),
grade 14, to Marketing Coordinator, grade 12; one (1) Program Evaluation Analyst position
(#09185), grade 11, to Supervisor – Information Services, grade 15; and one (1) Clerk III
position (#06793), grade 5, to GIS/CAD Technician I, grade 9.
5. The annual cost of the reclassifications is $4,034 including salaries cost of $3,204 and fringe
benefit cost of $830.
6. The cost of the reclassifications for the remainder of FY 2002 is $1,799 including salaries
cost of $1,429 and fringe benefit cost of $370.
7. Funding for the reclassifications is available in the Rate & Classification Change account.
8. The FY 2002/2003 Budget is amended for the position reclassifications as follows:
From: FY2002 FY2003
90-290000-25000-9021 Rate & Class. $ (1,799) $ (4,034)
To:
19-226000-14061-2001 Salaries $ 89 $ 200
19-226000-14061-2074 Fringes 23 52
19-226000-14070-2001 Salaries 1,340 3,004
19-226000-14070-2074 Fringes 347 778
$ 1,799 $ 4,034
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 2, 2002
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*REPORT (MISC. #02104)
BY: Personnel Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CREATION OF
THREE (3) ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER I, ONE (1) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, AND ONE (1)
GIS/CAD TECHNICIAN I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02104 on April 24, 2002,
recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02104
By: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CREATION OF
THREE (3) ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER I, ONE (1) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, AND ONE (1)
GIS/CAD TECHNICIAN I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS in anticipation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Phase II Storm Water
Regulations (“Phase II”) under the Federal Clean Water Act, Oakland County received its National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Certificate of General Permit Coverage No. MIG610042
(“general permit”), by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on Sept. 7, 1999 for the Rouge
Watershed; and
WHEREAS by March 8, 2003 Oakland County, and at least 40 of the 61 Oakland County communities
will be required to seek coverage under a general permit; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner (OCDC) proposes to initiate a program (“watershed
management program”) coordinated through Chapter 20 of the Drain Code, that will provide assistance to
Oakland County communities in meeting the minimum requirements under Phase II; and
WHEREAS the watershed management program will address other water quality and stormwater issues
that include soil erosion and sedimentation control assistance, stormwater design standards and
engineering, watershed drainage, and operations and maintenance; and
WHEREAS the watershed management program will correlate with the general permit requirements that
include sub-watershed/stormwater planning assistance, Public Education-Outreach, and Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination; and
WHEREAS the watershed management program will focus on facilitation and coordination of both
existing and newly developed programs to maximize efficiencies that would not be possible at the local
level; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner requests funding for the Watershed Management Program and for
the creation of three (3) Environmental Planner I positions, one (1) Engineering Technician, and one (1)
GIS/CAD Technician I position to implement the proposed program; and
WHEREAS a new organizational unit titled "Watershed Management" is requested within the Engineering
& Construction Division; and
WHEREAS the requested staff would be placed in the new unit, as well as one (1) existing SR position of
Construction Inspector I which would change to GF/GP Watershed Management funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new organizational unit titled "Watershed Management" be
created within the Engineering & Construction Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one Construction Inspector I position 61326-07094 be transferred to
the new Watershed Management unit and changed from SR to GF/GP funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of three (3)
GF/GP Environmental Planner I positions, one (1) GF/GP Engineering Technician position, and one (1)
GIS/CAD Technician I position in the new Watershed Management unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding of said program and positions be changed from GF/GP
funding to special revenue funding at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of said positions beyond FY 2003 is contingent upon the
establishment of watershed or sub-watershed drainage districts under Chapter 20 of the Drain Code.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02104)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CREATION OF
THREE (3) ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER I, ONE (1) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, AND ONE (1)
GIS/CAD TECHNICIAN I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Drain Commissioner proposes to initiate a watershed management
program that will provide assistance to Oakland County communities in meeting the minimum
requirements of the Storm Water Regulations under the Federal Clear Water Act.
2. The watershed management program will correlate with the general permit requirements that
include sub-watershed-Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
3. A new organizational unit titled “Watershed Management” is requested within the Engineering
& Construction Division.
4. The request is to create the watershed management program whereby one (1) existing SR
position of Construction Inspector I would change to GF/GP Watershed Management
funding.
5. In addition, authorization is being requested for creation of three (3) GF/GP Environmental
Planner I position, one (1) GF/GP Engineering Technician position, and one (1) GIS/CAD
Technician I position in the new Watershed Management unit.
6. In FY 2004, the new GIS/CAD Technician I position in the Watershed Management Unit will
be reclassified as a Special Revenue position.
7. The cost for this program is $371,705 for FY 2002 and $624,283 for FY 2003, and will be
funded by the General Fund Designated Fund Balance - Mainland Construction (GL account
#9407-22000).
8. The following budget amendment is recommended for FY 2002 and FY 2003:
General Fund (101) FY 2002 FY 2003
Revenues
1-90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $371,705 $624,283
Total Revenues $371,705 $624,283
Expenditures
2-61-231001-70100-2001 Salaries $111,217 $228,773
2-61-231001-70100-2007 Fringe Benefits 44,488 91,510
2-61-231001-70100-2560 Consultants 106,000 84,000
2-61-231001-70100-2572 Contracted Services 84,000 168,000
2-61-231001-70100-4080 Educational Supply 26,000 52,000
Total Expenditures $371,705 $624,283
Total $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 2, 2002
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02105
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – MILFORD
TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971,
and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within
the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the policy
previously established by the Board of Commissioners by various Miscellaneous Resolutions, whereby
local units pay seventy-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS Milford Township has executed the attached purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS Milford Township has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of one
siren (they currently have five sirens); and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, Milford Township 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 $5,250.00 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 Township of Milford.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Milford Township Tornado Siren Budget Summary, Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal
Agreement Between Oakland County and Milford Township on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02105)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – MILFORD
TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution recognizes that Milford Township has issued a purchase agreement for the
purchase of one (1) warning siren and has requested to become part of the County’s centrally
activated tornado warning system.
2. The total cost of the siren is $21,000.
3. The Township of Milford has agreed to pay $15,750, seventy-five percent (75%) of the
estimated cost of the siren.
4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost, $5,250.
5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be responsible for the
maintenance and electrical costs for the siren.
6. Funds are available in the FY 2002 Contingency Account to cover the County’s share of the
purchase cost.
7. The County’s portion of $5,250 is requested to be transferred from the FY 2002 Contingency
Account to the Emergency Response and Preparedness line item for Capital Outlay as
follows:
Revenue
1-11-101-101111-65001-0218 Local Match $15,750
Expense
4-90-101-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($ 5,250)
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4-11-101-101112-65001-9152 Tornado Siren Equip. 21,000
$ 15,700
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02106
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CAMP DEARBORN CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE 2002/2003/2004 SEASONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s
Department to enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Services;
and
WHEREAS the City of Dearborn has requested a contract between the County and the City of Dearborn
for Law Enforcement Patrol Services for 12 weeks for the 2002/2003/2004 seasons; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the City of Dearborn is proposing to continue
contracting for services per the attached agreement for one (1) Deputy II, four (4) Deputy I's, and ten (10)
part-time non-eligible Park Deputies; and
WHEREAS the rates for 2002/2003/2004 seasons are included in the contract as proposed by the
Department of Management and Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland County Sheriff to enter into the attached agreement with the
City of Dearborn for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Service at the rates included in the attached
contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2002-2004 Contract for Camp Dearborn Police Protection, Attachment A, Attachment B, and
Attachment C on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02106)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CAMP DEARBORN CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE 2002/2003/2004 SEASONS
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 Dearborn has requested a contract between the City of Dearborn and the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department for Law Enforcement Patrol Services for 12 weeks
annually for the 2002/2003/2004 seasons.
2. The Sheriff’s Department is proposing to continue contracting for the services of one (1)
Deputy II, four (4) Deputy I’s and ten (10) part-time non-eligible Park Deputies.
3. Sufficient revenue and expenditures have been included in Fiscal Year 2002/2003 budget to
cover the terms of the proposed contract, no additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #02107)
BY: Personnel Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #6 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02107 on April 24, 2002,
recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02107
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #6 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 no-fill resulting in a total of one (1)
Deputy II no-fill being contracted and bring the total number of contracted deputies to thirteen (13); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Deputy II no-fill 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 and A-1 (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County
Sheriff's Department 1999-2003 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of
Oakland to add one (1) Deputy II no-fill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit,
Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff's Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on May 4, 2002.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A, A-1, and Amendment 6 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02107)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #6 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003
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 Charter Township of Oakland has requested an amendment to the contract with the
Oakland County Sheriff for law enforcement services beginning May 4, 2002.
2. This amendment would add one (1) Deputy II (No-fill) to the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol
Services Division.
3. Operating costs and revenues equal $33,806 for FY 2002 and $90,534 for FY 2003.
4. A budget amendment is recommended for FY 2002 and FY 2003 as specified below:
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FY 2002 FY 2003
Fund Dept OCA PCA Object
Revenue
101 43 13601 30000 985 Contract Revenue $33,806 $90,534
Expend.
101 43 23601 31160 2001 SALARY TOTAL $18,625 $49,879
101 43 23601 31160 2075 FRINGE BENEFIT
TOTAL
$ 8,975 $24,032
101 43 23601 30000 6660 Radio Rental $ 176 $ 472
101 43 23601 30000 6661 Transportation 2,852 7,638
101 43 23901 40000 4044 Deputy Supplies 168 449
101 43 23201 10000 3784 Uniform Cost 172 461
101 43 23301 20000 6636 Info Tech Operations 175 469
101 43 23101 10000 6677 Liability Ins 813 2,178
OPERATING TOTAL $ 4,356 $11,667
101 43 23601 30000 6024 CLEMIS $ 86 $ 231
101 43 23901 41000 2002 Dispatch $ 1,764 $ 4,725
OPER. SUPPORT
TOTAL
$ 1,850 $ 4,956
TOTAL COST $33,806 $90,534
MOTOR POOL
FUND
Revenue
661 13 661001 10 635 Leased Equipment $ 2,852 $ 7,638
$ 2,852 $ 7,638
Expense
661 13 661002 10 3903 Depreciation $ 2,852 $ 7,638
$ 2,852 $ 7,638
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND
Revenue
660 23 660711 60005 635 Leased Equipment $ 176 $ 472
$ 176 $ 472
Expense
660 23 660712 60005 3900 Depreciation $ 176 $ 472
$ 176 $ 472
INFO TECH - CLEMIS FUND
Revenue
635 23 635111 30001 583 In-Car Terminals $ 86 $ 231
$ 86 $ 231
Expense
635 23 635152 30001 3900 Depreciation $ 86 $ 231
$ 86 $ 231
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 225.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #02108)
BY: Personnel Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP DEPUTY
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02108 on April 24, 2002,
recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02108
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP DEPUTY
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in December of 1999, the Medical Examiners Division requested that a contract be created
for a Forensic Pathologist position to assist with the upward trend of autopsies being performed; and
WHEREAS this contract began in December 1999 and is currently in effect; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner Division is now requesting to terminate this contract and create one (1)
GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position to accommodate the caseload of autopsies being performed
and to stay current with the national guidelines set forth for the office of the Medical Examiners; and
WHEREAS for each autopsy performed by a contracted Forensic Pathologist, the Medical Examiner is
required to oversee, assist and supervise the work of the contractor; and
WHEREAS the creation of the new position will require less direct contact and supervision from the
Medical Examiner, thus, freeing up his time for more administrative duties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position to be located in Public Services/Medical
Examiner Division (17601), and the deletion of one (1) Forensic Pathologist professional service contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
Copy of Overview of Professional Services Contract Funds and letter from John G. McBain, Prosecuting
Attorney in Jackson, Michigan on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02108)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP DEPUTY
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII–C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Medical Examiner presently has a contract for a Forensic Pathologist to assist with
autopsies.
2. The Medical Examiner has requested to create one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist
position to fulfill these duties provided by contracted services.
3. The Medical Examiner has agreed to increase revenue, terminate the contract and apply
these resources to implement partial support of this position in Fiscal Year 2002 and fully
support this position in Fiscal Year 2003 and thereafter.
4. Revenue reflects increased activity.
5. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Contingency to cover the balance needed for Fiscal
Year 2002.
5. A budget amendment is recommended for Fiscal Year 2002 and Fiscal Year 2003 as follows:
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FY 2002 FY 2003
REVENUE
17-911000-15000-0301 Autopsies $16,500 $ 14,926
Total Revenue $16,500 $ 14,926
EXPENSE
17-912000-15000-2001 Salaries $45,858 $119,233
17-912000-15000-2075 Fringe Benefits 18,343 47,693
17-912000-15000-3156 Medical Svcs Autopsies (28,000) (152,000)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency (19,701) -0-
Total Expenses $16,500 $ 14,926
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted and appointments being confirmed).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02111
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/FISCAL SERVICES - TRANSFER OF
FUNDS TO PROPERLY ACCOUNT FOR FRIEND OF THE COURT ACTIVITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #01127 authorized implementation of the Michigan Child Support
Enforcement System; and
WHEREAS included in the fiscal note attached to the resolution was the plan to account for revenue
received from the state for CSES implementation into the Friend of the Court Fund through the
Cooperative Reimbursement program; and
WHEREAS transfer from the State Court Equity fund was also anticipated to cover the required county
match on this process; and
WHEREAS these combined resources were transferred to the Information Technology Fund in order to
pay for the implementation cost; and
WHEREAS funds were transferred from the Friend of the Court Fund to cover the implementation; and
WHEREAS because Information Technology performed direct work on the implementation, revenue
received from the state for this service was accounted for in the Information Technology Fund; and
WHEREAS also because the work was directly performed by Information Technology, there was no
increased cost in the Friend of the Court fund, therefore the State Court Equity Fund did not transfer
resources; and
WHEREAS because the State Court Equity funds were not originally used, Miscellaneous Resolution
#01227 (Fiscal Year 2001 Third Quarter Forecast) authorized return of those funds to the State Court
Equity Fund; and
WHEREAS because a transfer from the Friend of the Court Fund was made, yet no revenue received to
back the transfer, the Friend of the Court fund ended Fiscal Year 2001 with a deficit of $551,614; and
WHEREAS the State Department of Treasury required a Deficit Elimination Plan from the local unit of
government which reports a deficit in an operating fund; and
WHEREAS the Deficit Elimination Plan for Oakland County's Friend of the Court fund includes provisions
to transfer funds from the Information Technology Fund and the State Court Equity Fund to cover the
original transfer.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners transfers
$243,890 from the Information Technology Fund and $307,724 from the State Court Equity Fund to the
Friend of the Court Fund to cover the deficit in the Friend of the Court Fund.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Moss the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #02068)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRED BEFORE VOTING ON THE
ADOPTION OF AN OAKLAND COUNTY ORDINANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on April 22, 2002,
recommends that the resolution be adopted with the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph
amended to insert language as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE STATE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE OR OTHER STATE
REGULATIONS, shall hold a public hearing before the full Board before voting on the adoption of
an ordinance.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02068
BY: Peter H. Webster, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRED BEFORE VOTING ON THE
ADOPTION OF AN OAKLAND COUNTY ORDINANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners operates under Public Act 139 of 1973, the
Optional Unified Form of County Government; and
WHEREAS Section 45.556(6) of Public Act 139 of 1973, provides that the Board of Commissioners may
establish policies to be followed by county government for the conducting of its affairs; and
WHEREAS County Board of Commissioners may adopt ordinances and rules necessary for the conduct
of county business; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners are authorized under Public Act 156 of 1851 and other state
legislation to designate that a violation of the ordinance is a municipal civil infraction and provide for a civil
fine for that violation; and
WHEREAS except as provided in the State Public Health Code or other state regulations, the Board of
Commissioners are neither required nor prohibited from holding a public hearing prior to the adoption of
an ordinance; and
WHEREAS the holding of a public hearing before the adoption of an ordinance allows the public an
opportunity to present data, views, questions and arguments. The effectiveness of the proposed
ordinance is likely enhanced when the public has the opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed
ordinance; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does not presently have an adopted Board
Rule or procedure that requires a public hearing be held before the entire body prior to the adoption of an
ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall hold a
public hearing before the full Board before voting on the adoption of an ordinance.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall publish the notice of the public hearing
not less than ten (10) days and not more than sixty (60) days before the date of the public hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in Oakland County, with a copy of the published notice being forwarded
to the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the posting of meeting notices for the public hearing shall be in
compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PETER WEBSTER, DAVID N. GALLOWAY,
ERIC COLEMAN, MICHELLE FRIEDMAN
APPEL, GEORGE W. SUAREZ, BRENDA A.
CAUSEY-MITCHELL, CHUCK MOSS, HUGH D.
CRAWFORD, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON,
DAVID B. BUCKLEY, TIM MELTON, JOHN P.
GARFIELD, SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB,
THOMAS A. LAW, TERRY SEVER, CHARLES
PALMER, LAWRENCE OBRECHT, WILLIAM
BRIAN, RUEL MCPHERSON, THOMAS F.
MIDDLETON, DAVID L. MOFFITT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02112
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: ACT 196 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MILLAGE REQUEST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 30, 1995, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #95083, Act 196 Public Transportation Authority-Articles of Incorporation, establishing the
Oakland County Public Transportation Authority (OCPTA); and
WHEREAS in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, as adopted and amended, Article VI, OCPTA
may not place a millage question before its member communities without the prior authorization of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the granting of authorization by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
right of voters residing in public transit authority opt-in communities to choose whether or not they wish to
continue their support of public transit; and
WHEREAS the granting of authorization by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does not
constitute either support or non-support of this particular millage issue; and
WHEREAS 22 Oakland County communities, including the Cities of Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham,
Clawson, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Oak
Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield and Troy; the Townships of West Bloomfield, Royal
Oak and Bloomfield; and the Villages of Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin, have chosen to
retain membership in OCPTA and have, either in 1995 and/or in 1998 voted to adopt a millage in support
of public transportation services for their communities; and
WHEREAS the millage approved by transit authority area voters in 1998 expires with the 2001 tax year;
and
WHEREAS the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) has indicated that a
new millage rate of .60 mils is needed to serviceably fund the needs of the public transit dependent, the
senior and the disabled communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority to utilize Section 18 of the Act 196, MCL
124.468 (Property Taxation), for the purpose of placing before voters residing in the OCPTA area the
proposition of establishing a .60 millage rate for the years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, inclusive, to
support public transportation within the OCPTA area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board recommends the proposition be placed on the August 2002
primary election ballot.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board recommends the proposition form reflect the withdrawal or
addition of political subdivisions from or to the Authority if same occurs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to do all things and provide all supplies
necessary for the placing of this question on the ballot as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02112)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-ACT 196 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MILLAGE
REQUEST
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
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds there will be no impact on the County budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Law,
McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02113
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION – APPROPRIATION FOR NORTHWESTERN
HIGHWAY EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) initiated a lawsuit in 1975 against the
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) due to MDOT’s refusal to extend Northwestern Highway
from Eight Mile Road through to the US-23 junction; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been reached between the RCOC, MDOT, the Southeastern Michigan
Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and Oakland County that brings closure to the lawsuit and allows for
the commencement of construction; and
WHEREAS the total estimated cost of the subject project is $40 million with $30 million coming from
MDOT, $5 million from RCOC, and $3 million from the State of Michigan, leaving $2 million currently
unfunded; and
WHEREAS in order to facilitate the agreement, which serves the best interests of the communities
involved due to congestion and safety issues that prevail in this area, the County Executive recommends
appropriation of $2 million as its contribution in settling this 27-year-old lawsuit, thereby providing for the
final investment to allow this project to proceed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriates
$2 million to facilitate the settlement of a long-standing law suit between the Road Commission of
Oakland County and the Michigan Department of Transportation, thereby providing funding necessary for
the construction of the Northwestern Highway Extension.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move approval of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Northwestern Extension Plan on file in County Clerk’s office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
AUTHORITY BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends that Frank Tyndell be appointed to the
Community Mental Health Authority Board, for a three-year term ending March 31, 2005.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Board of Commissioners Application Form for Appointment to Boards,
Committees, and Commissions on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Appel the General Government Committee Report be accepted and
the appointment of Frank Tyndell to the Community Mental Health Authority Board, for a three-year term
ending March 31, 2005 be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Obrecht to call the question to stop the debate.
Vote on motion:
AYES: Dingeldey, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Taub, Amos, Buckley. (10)
NAYS: Coleman, Crawford, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Suarez, Sever,
Webster, Appel, Brian, Causey-Mitchell. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht Jerry Ellis be nominated to serve on the Community Mental
Health Authority Board.
Moved by Patterson supported by Garfield Frank Tyndell be nominated to serve on the Community
Mental Health Authority Board.
Vote on nominations:
Crawford -Ellis Palmer -Ellis
Dingeldey -Ellis Patterson -Ellis
Douglas -Ellis Sever -Ellis
Garfield -Tyndell Suarez -Tyndell
Gregory -Tyndell Taub -Ellis
Law -Ellis Webster -Ellis
McPherson -Tyndell Amos -Ellis
Melton -Tyndell Appel -Tyndell
Middleton -Ellis Brian -Ellis
Moffitt -Ellis Buckley -Ellis
Moss -Ellis Causey-Mitchell - -Tyndell
Obrecht -Ellis Coleman -Tyndell
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The vote was:
Tyndell ( 8)
Ellis (16)
As a result of the vote, Jerry Ellis was appointed to the Community Mental Health Authority Board, for a
three-year term ending March 31, 2005.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02114
BY: Personnel Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BENEFIT OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
WHEREAS three years ago the County of Oakland re-bid its contract to provide consulting services for
the administration of its flexible benefits program known as Natural Select; and
WHEREAS only two bids were received with the bid submitted by Benefit Outsourcing Solutions being
44% lower than that submitted by its competitor; and
WHEREAS the performance of Benefit Outsourcing Solutions has been excellent in providing ongoing
support as well as innovative new development such as the web based enrollment system; and
WHEREAS the 2003 enrollment to be conducted in the fall of 2002 is the last one covered under the
current contract; and
WHEREAS Benefit Outsourcing Solutions has indicated they are willing to agree to a three (3) year
extension for $65,000 per year for the 2004, 2005, and 2006 enrollments plus $5.50/participant (2004),
$5.75/participant (2005) and $6.00/participant (2006) for reimbursement account administration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the current contract with Benefit Outsourcing Solutions, Inc.
be extended for three (3) additional years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract contain the amounts of $65,000 per year for the 2004,
2005, and 2006 enrollments plus $5.50/participant (2004), $5.75/participant (2005) and $6.00/participant
(2006) for reimbursement account administration.
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 #02115
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - UTILITY BILLING INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPLEMETATION -
TRANSFER TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner’s office provides water supply and sewage disposal services for
approximately 37,000 accounts in 17 communities within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS each of the communities in which the Drain Commissioner’s office provides service has an
individualized approach to determining water and sewer rates and level of service to residents; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner’s office has entered into a contract with Harris Computer Systems for
a new Utility Billing Information System following the Oakland County Purchasing procedures; and
WHEREAS the new Utility Billing Information System will provide a substantial increase in functionality
and reporting capabilities as requested by the communities; and
WHEREAS the cost of the new system is approximately $808,633; and
WHEREAS the $808,633 includes $557,263 to be paid directly from the Water and Sewer Fund for the
utility billing software and project management services and $251,370 to be transferred to the Department
of Information Technology to cover server hardware, database and operating system software, and
implementation services; and
WHEREAS funds are available for transfer in the amount of $251,370 from the Water and Sewer Fund to
the Information Technology Fund to cover the additional hardware, software, and implementation
services; and
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WHEREAS annual maintenance and support costs will be incorporated into the Water and Sewer Fund
beginning in Fiscal Year 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
purchase of additional hardware, software, and implementation services for the Utility Billing Information
System implementation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and General Government Committees. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02116
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - OFFICE REMODELING PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner’s Office is requesting office remodeling to make more efficient use of
current building space; and
WHEREAS the current Capital Improvement Plan does not show space relief planned until sometime in
Fiscal Year 2004; and
WHEREAS a space allocation study was undertaken with the assistance of Facilities Management; and
WHEREAS the study resulted in a plan that included the elimination of three enclosed offices, the
creation of two new integrated walled offices, creation of seven cubicle workstations, creation of a true
reception area, a mailroom, a kitchenette, 40% floor space increase for the Engineering and Construction
conference room, and an expanded file storage room to accommodate a high density mobile filing
system; and
WHEREAS the consolidation of filing from stand-alone cabinetry to a high volume storage system will free
up valuable floor space, maintain fire-proof storage, and dramatically increase the total volume of filing
capabilities to assist in ISO-9000 compliance for controlled document management; and
WHEREAS total project costs are estimated at $201,700; and
WHEREAS the proposed renovations will be performed through the Department of Facilities
Management; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $201,700 is available for transfer from the Drain Commissioner
Equipment Fund (#639) Fiscal Year 2002 budget to the Project Work Order Fund (#404) for the Drain
Commissioner Office Remodeling Project in the amount of $201,700.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Drain
Commissioner Office Remodeling Project in the amount of $201,700.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02117
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR WATER QUALITY STUDY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is requesting approval for a study to participate with
Macomb County and Army Corps of Engineers in developing a Water Quality Monitoring Strategic Plan
for Lake St. Clair Watershed; and
WHEREAS Section 401 of the Water Resources Development of 1990 (Public Law 101-640) as amended
authorizes the Secretary of the Army to provide technical, planning and engineering assistance to states
and local governments; and
WHEREAS the Water Resources Development will assist in the development and implementation of
Remedial Action Plans (RAP) for Areas of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes identified under the Great
Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1978; and
WHEREAS the Act requires the non-Federal interests to contribute, in cash (contributed funds) or by
providing in-kind contributions or services, thirty-five (35) percent of the cost of such assistance; and
WHEREAS the St. Clair River, Michigan, has been identified as an area of concern under the Great
Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1978, which includes the Clinton River Watershed; and
WHEREAS the expenditure for the study will be offset by reducing Operating Transfer Out within the
Drain Commissioner Operating Budget; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's cost to participate will be $4,500.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Drain Commissioner be authorized to
participate in the Water Quality Study with Macomb County and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02118
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF GROVELAND 2002-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Department
to enter into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol
services; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98012 adopted March 5, 1998, established the standard Law
Enforcement Services overtime rates for the period 1999-2003; and
WHEREAS the Township of Groveland, by Board action has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff
provide patrol services to the citizens of the Township for special events; and
WHEREAS the Township of Groveland has requested that a contract for special events on an overtime
basis be authorized; and
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #99179 the Board of Commissioners authorized a contract for
these services for the years 2000 and 2001; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Township of Groveland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached contract with the Township of Groveland for special events on an overtime basis at rates
established by this Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on June 1, 2002.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for the Township of Groveland, Attachment A,
and Attachment B on file in County Clerk’s office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02119
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY
OF PONTIAC 2002-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Department
to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services;
and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98012 adopted March 5, 1998, established the standard law
enforcement services overtime rates for the period 1999-2003; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services to
the citizens of the City for special events within the City; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that a contract for special events on an overtime basis be
authorized; and
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #99302 the Board of Commissioners authorized a contract for
these services for 2000 and 2001; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the City of Pontiac.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached contract with the City of Pontiac for special events on an overtime basis at rates established by
this Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on June 1, 2002.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for the City of Pontiac, Attachment A, and
Attachment B on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02120
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – 2001/2002 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL GRANT AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98126, the Sheriff Department applied to the Michigan
Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning for $1,047,698 in grant funding from
Public Act 416 to conduct secondary road patrol activities for the period October 1, 2001, through
September 30, 2002; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning awarded
Oakland County a grant in the amount of $1,047,698, which was a 8.25% decrease under the 2000/2001
award; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #01319 accepted the Secondary Road Patrol Grant; and
WHEREAS the attached schedule shows the total award contributed by the State is $1,047,698 and it is
estimated that sufficient funding will be available within the grant award to add a Sergeant; and
WHEREAS adding this position does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
addition of one (1) Sergeant position in the 2001/2002 Secondary Road Patrol Grant, Patrol Services
Division, Sheriff Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) patrol vehicle (with mobile, prep radio) and MDC be added to
the County Fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to sign the grant
amendment and to approve grant modifications and extensions, within fifteen (15) percent of the original
award, consistent with the grant agreement approved.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A – 2001/2002 Secondary Road Patrol Grant on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel Committees. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02121
BY: Michelle Friedman Appel, Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory, Ruel E. McPherson, Tim W. Melton,
Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell, and George W. Suarez
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - URGING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO MAINTAIN
CURRENT LEVELS OF FUNDING FOR OAKLAND COUNTY'S FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Family Planning Program makes available general reproductive health
assessment, comprehensive contraceptive services, related health education and counseling, and
referrals as needed to every citizen of the state; and
WHEREAS the program's strong educational and counseling component helps to reduce health risks and
promote healthy behaviors. While services are available to anyone, the primary target population is low-
income women and men - who are mostly uninsured; and
WHEREAS local family planning agencies are allocated public funds based on the number of clients they
expect to serve. Services are delivered through local health departments, Planned Parenthood affiliates,
hospitals, and private non-profit agencies; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan conducted a study that revealed that the cost of the Family Planning
program was $128.66 per patient. Yet, the State is providing only $79.00 per patient towards the
operation of this much needed program; and
WHEREAS fees paid by those who access the services and Medicaid dollars are not sufficient to cover
the shortfall of operating the Family Planning Programs; and
WHEREAS as a result of the insufficient funding from the State of Michigan, local health departments are
faced with the economic reality of having to consider terminating these vital programs; and
WHEREAS the Health Division of the Oakland County Health Department that operates three clinics
offering Family Planning Program services: Southfield, Pontiac and Walled Lake - is in jeopardy of ending
on October 1, 2002, because the state's share of funding for the services has not keep up with inflation;
and
WHEREAS the operation of the Family Planning Program costs Oakland County approximately $600,000
annually. The fees from clients generate $150,000 in revenue. The State contributes only $302,000 -
creating a shortfall of $150,000 for what is needed to operate the program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
urge the State of Michigan to provide the additional funding needed to keep the Family Planning Program
in Oakland County operating at its present level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be sent to Governor John Engler, the
Michigan Delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County's
legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MICHELLE FRIEDMAN APPEL, ERIC
COLEMAN, VINCENT GREGORY, RUEL E.
MCPHERSON, TIM W. MELTON, BRENDA A.
CAUSEY-MITCHELL, GEORGE W. SUAREZ,
HUGH D. CRAWFORD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02122
BY: Peter H. Webster, Ruel E. McPherson, Michelle Friedman Appel, George W. Suarez, Chuck Moss,
David B. Buckley, Shelley G. Taub, Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell, Eric Coleman, Lawrence A. Obrecht
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF WOODWARD AVENUE DESIGNATION AS
AN ALL-AMERICAN ROAD AND NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1998, the US Congress designated the Automobile National Heritage Area (a National Park
Service program) in recognition of the importance of Michigan's industrial, cultural, and natural heritage to
the nation; and
WHEREAS the Management Plan for the Automobile National Heritage Area recognizes two hub areas
on Woodward Avenue; and
WHEREAS the Governor, through the Michigan Department of Transportation, designated Woodward
Avenue, M-1, from the Detroit River to its northern loop in Pontiac, as a Michigan Heritage Route in 1999;
and
WHEREAS there are over 235 state or federal registered historical sites in the Woodward Corridor, most
of which have direct relationship to the automobile heritage; and
WHEREAS the Woodward corridor is home to 135 yearly events with 54 venues or attractions; and
WHEREAS the Motor City, in particular Woodward Avenue, put the World on Wheels. The impact of
America's automobile heritage is represented along this corridor in famed industrial complexes, office
buildings, residential mansions, world-renowned museums and cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS there is no other location that can tell the story of the automobile and its impact on the nation
like Woodward Avenue; and
WHEREAS the Woodward Avenue Heritage Team has submitted an application to the Federal Highway
Administration National Byways Program to have Woodward Avenue designated an All American Road;
and
WHEREAS it is recognized that an All American Road designation will greatly enhance the economic
development efforts on the corridor by among other things, attracting more regional, national and
international travelers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
expresses its support for the designation of Woodward Avenue as an All American Road and National
Scenic Byway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners sends this resolution to
the Michigan Congressional Delegation and encourage them to support the Woodward Avenue National
Scenic Byway application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of
Transportation, Norman Mineta, with a request that he favorably consider Woodward Avenue as a
National Scenic Byway - All American Road.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PETER H. WEBSTER, RUEL E. MCPHERSON,
MICHELLE FRIEDMAN APPEL, CHARLES
PALMER, CHUCK MOSS, DAVID B. BUCKLEY,
SHELLEY G. TAUB, BRENDA A. CAUSEY-
MITCHELL, ERIC COLEMAN, LAWRENCE A.
OBRECHT, VINCENT GREGORY, GEORGE
W. SUAREZ, TIM MELTON, TERRY SEVER,
WILLIAM BRIAN, NANCY DINGELDEY, HUGH
D. CRAWFORD, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON,
DAVID MOFFITT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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The Board adjourned at 12:05 p.m. to the call of the Chair or May 16, 2002, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL THOMAS A.LAW
Clerk Chairperson