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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 18, 2002
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 10:20 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 Sue Ann Douglas.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Palmer supported by Suarez the minutes of the June 13, 2002, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Sever supported by Crawford the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended to move
General Government Committee, items c, d, and e to the end of the agenda.
Moved by Sever supported by Crawford the rules be further suspended and the agenda be amended, as
follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
e. Board of Commissioners – Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council.
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, item e: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 & 2 - Direct
Referral to Finance Committee)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried.
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Deputy Clerk Frank Millard read the following communication from L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County
Executive appointing the following individuals to the Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council:
David Payne, Supervisor, Bloomfield Township
Willie W. Payne, Mayor, City of Pontiac
Michael J. Bouchard, Sheriff, Oakland County
The Chairperson referred the appointments to the General Government Committee.
Deputy Clerk Frank Millard read the following communication from Chairperson Thomas A. Law
appointing Robert Schmid to the Claims Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2002.
Deputy Clerk Frank Millard read the following communication from David G. Gorcyca, Prosecuting
Attorney, regarding the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office representation on the Oakland County Friend
of the Court/Citizens Advisory Committee. David Case, Chief of Family Support Division will serve as his
designee.
Deputy Clerk Frank Millard read the following communication from Gerald W. Hall, Director, Family
Independence Agency, appointing Cynthia Travis, Deputy Director, Oakland County Family
Independence Agency, to serve as the Family Independence Agency representative on the Friend of the
Court Citizens Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Fran Amos along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law presented a proclamation to Harriett
Patton for her heroic efforts in saving Fran Amos’ life.
Chairperson Thomas A. Law made the following statement; “A Public Hearing is now called on the
FISCAL YEAR 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Are there any persons
present who wish to speak?” No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
The following people addressed the board: Bill McMaster and Ray Kozlowski.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Webster the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on this motion appears on page 329.) The resolutions
on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02156
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR LEAD ABATEMENT FOR THE JAIL CELL LOCK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the FY 2000 Capital Improvement Program identified the need to upgrade the Jail cell lock
system in the Oakland County Jail to reduce cell block downtime for repairs; and
WHEREAS the possible need for lead abatement was included in the $1,260,000 cost estimate for the
Jail Cell Lock Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolutions #00025, #00295, and #02006 approved Phases 1-3 of the Jail
Cell Lock Replacement Project in the amount of $970,000 from the Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS although initial inspection reported no lead contamination in targeted construction areas,
recent inspection of the site has found lead paint in the prime coat of paint in targeted work areas; and
WHEREAS abatement of the lead paint is required before resumption of the Jail Cell Lock Replacement
Project; and
WHEREAS the proposed abatement project will be performed by a certified abatement contractor
obtained through the Purchasing Division; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost of lead abatement for the Jail Cell Lock Replacement Project is $265,000,
including contingency; and
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WHEREAS funding in the amount of $265,000 is available for lead abatement for the Jail Cell Lock
Replacement Project in the FY 2002 Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund from Carry-Forward
Funding from Previous Years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves lead
abatement for the Jail Cell Lock Replacement Project in the amount of $265,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of funding in the
amount of $265,000 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#401) to the Project Work
Order Fund (#404) for lead abatement for the Jail Cell Lock Replacement Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2002 Budget is amended as follows:
Building Improvement Fund #401
3-14-210006-10000-8001 Operating Transfer Out ($265,000)
Project Work Order Fund #404
3-14-310007-70123-1701 Operating Transfer In $265,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #02156)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LEAD ABATEMENT
FOR THE JAIL CELL LOCK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the need of lead abatement for the Jail Cell Lock
Replacement Program. The Department of Facilities Management report dated July 9, 2002
recommends approval of Lead Abatement for the Jail Cell Lock Replacement Program.
The Committee further recommends funding for the project cost of $265,000 including contingency, be
approved.
Additionally, the Planning and Building Committee supports the attached Finance Committee Resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02157
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PURCHASING – NON-RECURRING
CRIMP AUTHORIZATION
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 Purchasing Division’s contract with Boise Cascade states that the following rebates will
apply if met within one calendar year: a 2% rebate for purchases over $500,000 and a 2% rebate when
more than 95% of purchases are made through the Internet; and
WHEREAS both criteria were met for the calendar year 2001, resulting in savings of $11,250; and
WHEREAS this savings is considered non-recurring under the CRIMP Program; and
WHEREAS the Purchasing Division’s objective is to utilize the CRIMP program savings of $3,375 (30%)
to expand employee training which has required additional travel; and
WHEREAS the total impact on the budget is a net savings of $11,250 which will result in a transfer of
$7,875 (70%) to the non-departmental contingency account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Purchasing Division’s utilization of the CRIMP Program in the amount of $3,375 in recognition of the
rebates related to Boise Cascade purchases throughout the County.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2002 budget be amended as follows:
General Fund (101) Revenue
12-401100-40010-1586 Refund of Prior Years Expenditures $11,250
General Fund (101) Expenditures
12-401200-40010-3756 Purchasing Travel and Conference $ 3,375
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency 7,875
$11,250
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02158
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B FISCAL YEAR 2003
ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Michigan, the Older Michiganians Act (P.A. 180 of 1981) authorizes the Michigan Office of
Services to the Aging to serve as the State unit on aging and specifies the powers and duties of the
State’s designated area agencies on aging; and
WHEREAS the Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA1-B) is a private nonprofit organization responsible for
planning, coordinating, and funding older adult services in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St.
Clair and Washtenaw Counties; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has been supporting services to Oakland County residents
since 1974; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoints two representatives to serve on the
Board of Directors of the Area Agency Aging 1-B - a County Commissioner and a County resident who is
at least 60 years of age; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has studied the needs of older persons in the region and held
community input sessions for this purpose; and
WHEREAS the proposed Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Implementation was reviewed by the Area Agency on
Aging 1-B Board of Directors and Advisory Council prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS the plan was reviewed by the Board of Directors and Advisory Council after the public
hearing; and
WHEREAS the views on the proposed plan, and the views of the Advisory Council were taken into
consideration in the final plan; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Advisory Council has approved the final Fiscal Year 2003
Annual Implementation Plan for Region 1-B; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Board of Directors has approved the final Fiscal Year 2003
Annual Implementation Plan for Region 1-B and directed that such plan be submitted to the Michigan
Office of Services to the Aging for approval; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging adopted a requirement on April
28, 2000, that requires all Area Agencies on Aging to present their annual implementation plan to each
Board of Commissioners within their respective Planning and Service Area (PSA) for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve the Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, for the
purpose of conveying such support to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and the Michigan Office of Services
to the Aging.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Sandra K. Reminga, Executive Director of Area Agency on Aging 1-B, and Region 1-B
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Implementation Plan for Services to Older Adults on file in County Clerk’s office.
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(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*REPORT (MISC. #02155)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02155 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF
HR 1927 – SOLID WASTE INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2001
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02155 on July 8,
2002, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #02155)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF H.R. 1927 – SOLID WASTE INTERNATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2001
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02155 on July 9,
2002, recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02155
BY: Thomas F. Middleton, District #4
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF H.R. 1927 - SOLID WASTE INTERNATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2001
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS H.R. 1927, which is cited as the Solid Waste International Transportation Act of 2001 -
amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to give States the authority to enact laws prohibiting or limiting the
importation of foreign trash; and
WHEREAS in 2000, Canadians sent 4.2 million cubic yards of waste to Michigan, or 7.5% of all garbage
sent to Michigan landfills. This amounted to 45% of all imported trash. The 4.2 million cubic yards from
Canada is an 80% increase from 1999; and
WHEREAS 15% of the trash imported to Washington and New York originates from Canada; and
WHEREAS 44% of the trash imported into Oakland County originates from Canada; and
WHEREAS Canada originates 100% of the trash imported into Genessee County and 99.9% of the trash
imported into Washtenaw County; and
WHEREAS a Supreme Court decision in 1978, City of Philadelphia v. New Jersey, struck down a New
Jersey statute which prohibited the importation of most out of state waste, partially on the basis that the
Federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, had no "clear and manifest purpose of Congress to preempt the entire
field of interstate waste, either by express statutory command, or by implicit legislative design;" and
WHEREAS H.R. 1927 is being considered by the United States Congress to give states the authority to
forbid foreign waste by amending the Solid Waste Disposal Act; and
WHEREAS the expert attorneys in Washington D.C. have agreed that case law and the Commerce
Clause of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the ability to authorize states to regulate interstate or
foreign commerce in ways they could not without congressional authorization; and
WHEREAS giving states the authority to prohibit or limit foreign trash falls under the authority given to
Congress.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
express its support for the passage of H.R. 1927 - Solid Waste International Transportation Act of 2001
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and the amendment of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize states to enact laws prohibiting or
limiting the importation of foreign trash.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor, the
Environment and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Oakland
County's United States Senators and Congressional delegation, the Michigan Association of Counties,
the National Association of Counties and to the County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
THOMAS F. MIDDLETON, JOHN GARFIELD,
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, THOMAS A. LAW,
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, FRAN AMOS, WILLIAM
BRIAN
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02159
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (EVEREST ACADEMY PROJECT) -
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen
and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to
provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of
1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the encouragement of such projects in this County
through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project (Everest
Academy 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
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02160
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (EVEREST ACADEMY PROJECT)
- INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors of The
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and Project
District Area for a project (Everest Academy 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 Dawn Horner and Todd Moss, 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
therefore; and
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
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02161
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – COMMUNITY AND
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2002 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT
ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2001-2002 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized submittal of the Oakland County
2002 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS the 2002 Annual Action Plan contains a consolidated Federal grant application for activities
designed to accomplish the goals and objectives for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
Program; and
WHEREAS HUD by letter dated November 29, 2001 transmitted to the Community and Home
Improvement Division a Program Year 2002 consolidated allocation of $6,436,000 including $4,810,000
for CDBG, $1,484,000 for HOME and $142,000 for ESG, for the period of May 1, 2002 through April 30,
2003; and
WHEREAS this is the 28th year of grant acceptance for these programs; and
WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2002-2003 CDBG Program will be $6,412,090 including
$4,810,000 grant allocation, $1,600,000 in estimated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds and $2,090 in
Community Program Income; and
WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2002-2003 HOME Program will be $2,292,900 including
$1,484,000 grant allocation, $333,900 grant match and $475,000 in estimated HOME Revolving Loan
Funds; and
WHEREAS funding for the HOME program match is appropriated in the Oakland County 2002 Adopted
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Budget; and
WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2002-2003 ESG Program will be the grant allocation of
$142,000; and
WHEREAS the CDBG and ESG grants are 100 percent Federally funded and no County funds are
required; and
WHEREAS fund schedules and program descriptions for the 2002-2003 CDBG, HOME and ESG
programs appear in attachments A, B, C and D; and
WHEREAS the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant agreements have been reviewed by County Executive
Departments through the County grant process (Miscellaneous Resolution #01320); and
WHEREAS acceptance of these grants does not obligate Oakland County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS program budget amendments for 2002 CDBG and HOME Revolving Loan Fund actuals will
be requested by resolution in 2003 after compilation of additional information and fiscal year closing; and
WHEREAS in the 2001 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance for CDBG, HOME and
ESG (Miscellaneous Resolution #01170), it was estimated that $1,400,000 would be generated from the
Home Improvement Program Revolving Loan Fund and $450,000 would be generated from the Home
Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund; and
WHEREAS $1,198,278.36 was actually generated in the Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund and
$467,188 was actually generated in the Home Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund for
Program Year 2001.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts
consolidated CDBG, HOME and ESG grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the amount of $6,436,000, $1,600,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan
Funds, $2,090 in Community Program Income, $475,000 in estimated HOME Revolving Loan Funds and
HOME County match of $333,900 for a consolidated 2002 program year grant package totaling
$8,846,990.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2001 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance be
amended to reflect that the Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund generated an actual amount of
$1,198,278.36 and the 2001 Home Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund generated an actual
amount of $467,188 in the program year period of May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon
the level of Federal funding available for these programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes both the
Board of Commissioners Chairperson and the County Executive to execute the grant agreements and to
approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachments A, B, C and D on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02161)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – COMMUNITY AND
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2002 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT
ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2001-2002 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT
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 grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for the consolidated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) in the
amount of $6,436,000.
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2. The award includes $4,810,000 for the Community Development Block Grant, $1,484,000 for
the HOME Investment Partnership Grant, and $142,000 for the Emergency Shelter Grant.
3. The award also includes $1,600,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan Funds,
$2,090 in Community Program Income, $475,000 in estimated HOME Revolving Loan Funds,
and requires a HOME County match of $333,900 for a consolidated 2002 program year grant
total of $8,846,990.
4. The grant award is the same amount as the application.
5. Local County match of $333,900 is required for the HOME Investment Partnership Grant and
is available in the Grant Match line item of the Community and Home Improvement Division’s
FY 2002 General Fund Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
6. The funding period is for the program year May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003.
7. The resolution also amends the 2001 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant
Acceptance to reflect actual funding generated by the Home Improvement Revolving Loan
Fund and the 2001 Home Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund in the program
year period of May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02162
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – MAIN 1-2 STORM WATER DETENTION POND INVENTORY AND
ASSESSMENT PROJECT: $54,350 GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner proposes to implement the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate Storm Water
Drainage Systems issued by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the County of Wayne through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project
has offered technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and improving
the water quality and recreational use of the Rouge River; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to enable the County and local units of government within the
Rouge River and other watershed to evaluate alternative approaches for controlling sources of water
pollution; and
WHEREAS illicit discharge elimination, public education and sub-watershed management planning are
considered examples of the types of activities included in the Storm Water General Permit which will
assist in restoring the water quality of the Rouge River and other river systems within Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for and awarded $54,350 of Federal grant
reimbursement from the County of Wayne; and
WHEREAS the total project cost is $108,700 of which $54,350 is Oakland County matching funds; and
WHEREAS the required County match will be charged to the maintenance funds from the respective
County drains, and will be partially reimbursed by local municipalities; and
WHEREAS no additional County personnel are required, and all grant funds will go towards the Main 1-2
Storm Water Detention Pond Inventory and Assessment Project; and
WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) has established grant
conditions and regulations that require the County to act as the responsible party with respect to the
grant, including those provisions described within 40 C.F.R. Part 31; and
WHEREAS the USEPA will supervise the grant and grant conditions in order that the grant be used in
accordance with the requirements of the law; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this reimbursement grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County Executive’s Contract Review
Process.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
application and accepts reimbursement in the amount of $54,350 for the Main 1-2 Storm Water Detention
Pond Inventory and Assessment Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner and the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners are authorized to sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modification and
extensions, within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant agreement
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Interlocal Agreements be entered into between the Drain
Commissioner and the local communities prior to any work being done.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project Rouge River General Permit Projects
Grant Agreement Between the County of Wayne and the Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office
and Attachment A on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02162)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – MAIN 1-2 STORM WATER DETENTION POND INVENTORY AND
ASSESSMENT PROJECT: $54,350 GRANT APPLICATION/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 Drain Commissioner proposes to implement the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from separate
storm water drainage systems issued by the State of Michigan.
2. Wayne County through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project has
offered technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and
improving the Rouge River.
3. The purpose of the grant is to enable the county and local units of government within the
Rouge River and other watershed areas to evaluate the alternatives for controlling sources of
water pollution.
4. Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for and awarded $54,350 of Federal grant
reimbursement from the County of Wayne.
5. The total project cost of $108,700 of which $54,350 is Oakland County matching funds.
6. Oakland County match will be charged to the respective drain maintenance funds and will be
partially reimbursed by local municipalities.
7. There will be no additional County personnel required and all grant funds will go towards the
Main 1-2 Storm Water Detention Pond.
8. No General Funds are being requested.
9. Since specific benefiting county drains have yet to be identified, a budget amendment is not
being requested at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02163
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – MAIN 1–2 STREAM BANK INVENTORY PROJECT: $49,645
GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner proposes to implement the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate Storm Water
Drainage Systems issued by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the County of Wayne through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project
has offered technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and improving
the water quality and recreational use of the Rouge River; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to enable the County and local units of government within the
Rouge River and other watershed to evaluate alternative approaches for controlling sources of water
pollution; and
WHEREAS illicit discharge elimination, public education and sub-watershed management planning are
considered examples of the types of activities included in the Storm Water General Permit which will
assist in restoring the water quality of the Rouge River and other river systems within Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for and awarded $49,645 of Federal grant
reimbursement from the County of Wayne; and
WHEREAS the total project cost is $99,290 of which $49,645 is Oakland County matching funds; and
WHEREAS the required County match will be charged to the maintenance funds from the respective
County drains, and will be partially reimbursed by local municipalities; and
WHEREAS no additional County personnel are required, and all grant funds will go towards the Main ½
Stream Bank Inventory Project; and
WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) has established grant
conditions and regulations that require the County to act as the responsible party with respect to the
grant, including those provisions described within 40 C.F.R. Part 31; and
WHEREAS the USEPA will supervise the grant and grant conditions in order that the grant be used in
accordance with the requirements of the law; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this reimbursement grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County Executive’s Contract Review
Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
application and accepts reimbursement in the amount of $49,645 for the Main ½ Stream Bank Inventory
Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner and the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners are authorized to sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modification and
extensions, within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant agreement
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Interlocal Agreements be entered into between the Drain
Commissioner and the local communities prior to any work being done.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project Rouge River General Permit Projects
Grant Agreement Between the County of Wayne and the Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office
and Attachment “A” on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02163)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – MAIN 1-2 STREAM BANK INVENTORY PROJECT: $49,645 GRANT
APPLICATION/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 Drain Commissioner proposes to implement the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from separate
storm water drainage systems issued by the State of Michigan.
2. Wayne County through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project has
offered technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and
improving the Rouge River.
3. The purpose of the grant is to enable the county and local units of government within the
Rouge River and other watershed areas to evaluate the alternatives for controlling sources of
water pollution.
4. Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for and awarded $49,645 of Federal grant
reimbursement from the County of Wayne.
5. The total project cost of $99,290 of which $49,645 is Oakland County matching funds.
6. Oakland County match will be charged to the respective drain maintenance funds and will be
partially reimbursed by local municipalities.
7. There will be no additional County personnel required and all grant funds will go towards the
Main 1-2 Stream Inventory Project.
8. No General Funds are being requested.
9. Since specific benefiting county drains have yet to be identified, a budget amendment is not
being requested at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02164
BY: Planning and Building Committee – Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL OF CONVEYANCE OF
COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE TO THE ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY, WHITE
LAKE OAKS COUNTY PARK, WATERFORD AND WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIPS, PART OF PARCEL
NO. 13-19-101-001 AND 12-24-200-007
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of White Lake Oaks County Park located in the
Townships of Waterford and White Lake; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County is proceeding with its planned improvements of the
intersection of Pontiac Lake Road and Williams Lake Road adjacent to White Lake Oaks County Park;
and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has requested that the County of Oakland convey
for no compensation via quit claim deed, two triangular shaped parcels of land and grant two grading
permits to the Road Commission for Oakland County to accommodate the planned improvements of the
intersection of Pontiac Lake Road and Williams Lake Road; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission accepted and approved the
requested conveyances and grant of grading permits on June 12, 2002; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed the
attached quit claim deeds and grading permits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
and approves the conveyance for no compensation via the attached quit claim deeds and granting of
grading permits over part of White Lake Oaks County Park, otherwise known as part of Parcel Nos. 13-
19-101-001 and 12-24-200-007, to the Road Commission for Oakland County.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or its designee to execute the necessary documents
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Road Commission for Oakland County Grading Permit, Quit Claim Deed, Exhibit A and Exhibit B
for Parcels (1) and (5) on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02165
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL OF GRANTING EASEMENTS
TO THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK, ADDISON TOWNSHIP,
PART OF PARCEL NOS. 05-33-200-001 AND 05-33-100-004
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of Addison Oaks County Park located in Addison
Township; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks Commission is proceeding with its planned campground
improvements at Addison Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Edison Company has requested that the County of Oakland grant three (3)
easements to accommodate planned improvements for new and existing campground facilities at
Addison Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission accepted and approved the
requested easements on June 12, 2002; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and
approved the attached easement documents for overhead and underground electric service.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
and approves the granting of three (3) easements for no compensation via the attached easement
documents over part of Addison Oaks County Park, otherwise known as part of Parcel Nos. 05-33-200-
001 and 05-33-100-004, to the Detroit Edison Company.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or its designee to execute the necessary documents.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Non-Exclusive Underground Easement in Gross – Detroit Edison Company (Right of Way
No. 375399A with Attachment A), (Right of Way No. 375399B with Exhibit A), and (Right of Way No.
375399C with Exhibit A) on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02166
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND AMERITECH MICHIGAN, 654
SQUARE FEET OF EQUIPMENT ROOM - OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Ameritech Michigan, formerly Michigan Bell Telephone Company, has provided and operated
the County's Centrex telephone system from the Oakland County Courthouse since 1988; and
WHEREAS the County presently operates its own primary telephone system; and
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WHEREAS the Centrex telephone system, as provided by Ameritech Michigan, is presently utilized as an
emergency back-up telephone system; and
WHEREAS in lieu of rent Ameritech will provide the Centrex telephone system and related equipment
and services and the County will furnish at its cost, all lighting, heat and electricity; and
WHEREAS the term of the lease shall commence on March 20, 2002 and shall expire on March 19, 2007
unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the attached lease agreement; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared the attached lease agreement; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation
Counsel that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts and approves the attached lease
agreement for equipment room space in the Oakland County Courthouse between the County of Oakland
and Ameritech Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
and approves the attached lease agreement for equipment room space in the Oakland County
Courthouse between the County of Oakland and Ameritech Michigan, also known as Michigan Bell
Telephone Company.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or its designee to execute the necessary documents.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease Agreement and Exhibit 1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02167
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – STATE
DOMESTIC PREPARDNESS EQUIPMENT GRANT (SDPEG)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division, has received
funding through a federal grant to provide equipment to local governmental agencies for emergency
response; and
WHEREAS Oakland County conducted a Needs Assessment for the State in 2001 for future grant funds
in accordance with the Michigan Three-Year Domestic Preparedness Strategy; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is on a list of eligible jurisdictions for funding at a maximum of $164,755
based on the assessment; and
WHEREAS the purpose is to provide funds for the purchase of specialized emergency response
equipment that will enhance the basic defensive capabilities of the County to respond to an incident of
domestic terrorism or incident involving weapons of mass destruction; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
grant funding from the State of Michigan in the amount of $164,755.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Emergency Management and Oakland County Emergency Response and
Preparedness Executive Summary State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant 2002 on file in County
Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02167)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – STATE
DOMESTIC PREPARDNESS EQUIPMENT GRANT (SDPEG)
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. Oakland County conducted a Needs Assessment for the State in 2001 for future grant funds
in accordance with the Michigan Three-Year Domestic Preparedness Strategy.
2. The County Executive – Emergency Response and Preparedness Division has been
awarded $164,755, for the purchase of specialized equipment.
3. The specialized equipment will enhance the capability of state and local agencies to respond
to incidents of terrorism involving the use of chemical and biological agents, as well as
radiological and explosive devices.
4. The grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
5. The Fiscal Year 2002 budget should be amended, as specified below, to include the State
Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant (SDPEG) Grant Agreement for the period of
February 4, 2002 through December 31, 2002 as follows:
Revenue
1-11-276-100601-65001-0171 Grants State $164,755
Expense
2-11-276-200601-65001-9156 Capital Outlay $164,755
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02168
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: 52-4 DISTRICT COURT DRUG COURT PROGRAM – FISCAL YEAR 2002 TEMPORARY
ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (T.A.N.F.) CONTRACT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy has awarded
grant funding to the 52-4 Troy District Court under the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services for the period of October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 for drug court
treatment funding; and
WHEREAS this is a one time award to enhance the existing grant programs; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health approved the grant application as submitted,
and awarded Oakland County a federal pass-through grant totaling $35,000 under the federal program
title of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (T.A.N.F.), there is no match requirement for T.A.N.F.
funds; and
WHEREAS the grant award provides enhanced funding of the Fiscal Year 2002 programs which support
the 52-4 District Court’s Drug Court Program; and
WHEREAS this program funds $35,000 of T.A.N.F. funds that can be used for support for work activities,
child care, transportation, education and training, mental health/substance abuse, domestic violence,
developmental and learning disabilities, enhancing or supplementing family income or assets, and family
formation and pregnancy prevention; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy in the amount
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of $35,000, requiring no county matching dollars, for the period of October 1, 2001 through September
30, 2002
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 is consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the Drug Court program is contingent upon continued future levels of
grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – 52-4 District Court, Agreement Between Michigan Department of Community
Health and County of Oakland – 52-A Judicial District Court, Michigan Department of Community Health –
Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Agreement Addendum A, Attachment A, T.A.N.F. Guidance Document, Program
Budget Summary, and Attachment C on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02168)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DISTRICT COURT DRUG COURT PROGRAM – FISCAL YEAR 2002 TEMPORARY
ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (T.A.N.F.) CONTRACT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy, has awarded
grant funding to the 52-4 District Court, under the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, for the period of October 1, 2001 through
September 30, 2002 for drug court treatment funding.
2. The grant is to support the drug court youth program services, to be provided on a
contractual basis.
3. The amount of the grant award is $35,000 all from T.A.N.F., which requires No County cash,
match.
4. The funds can be used for support for work activities, child care, transportation, education
and training, mental health/substance abuse, domestic violence, developmental and learning
disabilities, enhancing or supplementing family income or assets, and family formation and
pregnancy prevention services as stated in the grant award.
5. The Fiscal Year 2002 Special Revenue budget be amended as follows:
Judicial Grants Fund FY 2002
1-279-32-100721-90000-0131 Grants Federal $35,000
2-279-32-200721-10000-3348 Professional Services $35,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 329.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02152
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – PRIMARY PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) FOR
WIRELESS 9-1-1 CALLS ORIGINATING FROM COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS)
TOWER SITES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office functions as the Primary Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP) for wireless 9-1-1 calls originating from commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) tower sites in
the area of Oakland County north of a line following approximately M-59; and
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WHEREAS the Sheriff’s dispatch center currently handles approximately 120,000 such calls per year,
and those calls are increasing by an estimated 50% per year; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s dispatch center receives these wireless 9-1-1 calls on seven digit telephone lines
that do not provide data to assist in identifying the caller and his/her location; and
WHEREAS the CMRS, under Phase I of the Federal Communications Commission Docket 94-102, are
now able to provide data regarding the wireless 9-1-1 caller’s call-back number and the location of the
tower site processing the call; and
WHEREAS the CMRS can only provide this valuable information if the call is received via a 9-1-1 trunk
rather than a seven digit telephone line; and
WHEREAS this information is often vital in an emergency in which the caller is disconnected or is not
certain of the location; and
WHEREAS the 9-1-1 network provider is considered a tariff that may eliminate the annual trunk costs and
replace those costs with a “per transaction” fee for wireless 9-1-1 calls; and
WHEREAS any such tariff will only impact the network costs, and will not impact the need for or cost of
the PSAP equipment; and
WHEREAS to implement Phase I of the Federal Communications docket 94-102, the Sheriff’s Office is
requesting the additional PSAP equipment and 9-1-1 trunks necessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
acquisition of the PSAP equipment and 9-1-1 trunks necessary for implementation of Phase I wireless in
the portion of the County for which the Sheriff’s Dispatch Center serves as primary wireless PSAP.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff Additional 911 Trunks for Cellular Calls Quote on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02152)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - PRIMARY PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) FOR
WIRELESS 9-1-1 CALLS ORIGINATING FROM COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS)
TOWER SITES
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 Sheriff's Department functions as the primary Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP) for wireless 9-1-1 calls originating from commercial Mobile Radio Service
(CMRS) tower sites in the area of Oakland County north of a line following approximately M-
59.
2. The CMRS, under Phase I of the Federal Communications Docket 94-102, can now provide
data to assist in identifying the caller and their location.
3. To obtain this vital emergency information 9-1-1 trunks rather than a seven-digit telephone
line are required.
4. The 9-1-1 network provider is considering a tariff that may eliminate the annual trunk
maintenance costs and replace those costs with a "per transaction" fee for wireless 9-1-1
calls.
5. The acquisition of an additional six trunks and related PSAP equipment is necessary for
implementation of Phase I wireless in the portion of the County for which the Sheriff's
Department serves as Primary wireless PSAP.
6. Hardware cost for trunks and PSAP equipment total $36,667 and annual maintenance is
warranted the first year and will be funded at $5,909 yearly thereafter through the anticipated
expense for the 911 tariff charges already included in the County Executive's Recommended
budget for FY 2003.
Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description FY 2002
General Fund (101)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($36,667)
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43-033201-41000-8001 Transfer Out 36,667
$ -0-
Telephone Communications Fund (675)
Revenue
18-636113-10010-1701 Transfer In $ 36,667
Expenditures
18-636112-10010-3900 Depreciation Exp $ 1,833
18-636113-10000-8005 Change in Fund Balance 34,834
Total $ 36,667
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, 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).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02169
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2002 SECOND QUARTER
FINANCIAL FORECAST AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 621 of 1978, the Uniform and Accounting Act for Local Units of Government,
provides for adjustments to the adopted budget; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Oakland County General Appropriations Act Section 22, which authorizes
budget amendments for variances between the budgeted revenue and actual revenue, Section 23, which
authorizes budget adjustments for variance between estimated revenue and projected expenditures,
adjustments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 Second Quarter Financial Forecast Report has identified several
variances and budget amendments are recommended; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is requested to transfer funding from the Circuit Court to Project Work
Order Fund for the purchase of furniture and renovations for the Juvenile Deputy Register project; and
WHEREAS Circuit Court’s Family Division has requested a transfer of grant funds from Court Services in
the Juvenile Maintenance Fund to Family Division – Administration in the General Fund, as this funding
was inadvertently appropriated under in the Juvenile Maintenance Fund and it is needed for Circuit
Court's Drug Court grant match; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is requested for a transfer of Legislative Expense funding from the Non-
Departmental budget to the Board of Commissioners budget to cover costs associated with the Board’s
Annual Report; and
WHEREAS an increase is requested in the County Executive’s Professional Services due to a change in
the contracted provider, and the Equalization Division is projected to be favorable in Professional
Services, sufficient enough to offset the additional funds needed in the County Executive's Professional
Services; and
WHEREAS the Community and Economic Development/Solid Waste Planning Division budget requires
an amendment in personnel costs associated with the Environmental Program Coordinator position,
which was filled at a higher step than budgeted, and there is sufficient funds available in the Planning
Division to offset this need, due to a projected favorable variance; and
WHEREAS the State payment from the Convention Facility and Liquor Tax distribution has increased,
resulting in a favorable variance, and one-half of these funds must be used for Substance Abuse
Prevention programs in the Health Division, the remainder may be used to cover expenditures and
revenue shortfalls; and
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WHEREAS the Health Division has requested a budget amendment to make improvements to its office
space in the Executive Office Building, utilizing CRIMP savings from the reorganization of the Cancer
Control Program to fund the project work order; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is requested in the Sheriff’s Aviation Fund (680) to reflect the actual
operations within the program; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment is recommended to the Motor Pool Fund (661) to reduce an
overstatement of anticipated Transfers In from the General Fund; and
WHEREAS the Clerk’s budget is projected to be substantially favorable in revenues due high activity
related to mortgages and refinancing, with an offset in various unfavorable expenditures; and
WHEREAS the Human Services Administration budget is projected to be unfavorable in Private Institution
expenses due to an increase in the number of placements; and
WHEREAS an accounting change was recommended to establish a separate account for Mailroom,
Freight and Express, Postage Fees, and Mailroom Handling Service charges, due to various services
used by the departments for mailing, and a budget amendment is necessary to transfer Postage budget
appropriations to these various accounts as actually utilized by the department; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02020 established various Designated Fund Balances and the
following have requested funding from these balances for the reasons as listed below:
IT - Future Technology Replacement (9407-021000) $4,000,000
For equipment replacement.
Drain Equipment Fund - SCADA Pilot Proj. (9407-028000) $ 200,000
To monitor and maintain lake levels.
Library Board (9407-003000) $ 2,050
Funding for Travel & Conference
Drain - Records Conversion Project (9407-076000) $ 930,000
To continue drain records conversion project
Indirect Costs (9407-08700) $ 674,222
To help fund Airport Fund, County Market Fund and Parks and Recreation Fund since
the increased charges would necessitate a rate increase to the general public; and
WHEREAS the original $1,000,000 for the Drain Records Conversion Project was transferred to the Drain
Equipment Fund in FY 2001; and
WHEREAS a portion of the $1,000,000 was to purchase computers and printers, which were to be owned
and maintained by the Information Technology Fund; and
WHEREAS $258,068 of the $1,000,000 is requested to be transferred from the Drain Equipment Fund to
the Information Technology Fund for these computers and printers, in order for the assets to be recorded
in the proper internal service fund; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02020 included $4,000,000 of designated unreserved fund
balance for replacement of Information Technology equipment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the Fiscal Year 2002
Second Quarter Financial Forecast.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes amendments to the FY 2002 Budget as detailed
on the attached schedules.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2002 Budget be amended, as specified below, to utilize
Designated Fund Balances for IT (GL account #9407-021000), Drain Equipment Fund (GL account
#9407-028000), Library Board (GL account #9407-003000), Drain (GL account #9407-076000), Indirect
Costs (GL account #9407-08700) as detailed below:
General Fund (101)
Planned Use of Fund Balance
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $4,000,000
Expenditure
90-310000-40000-8001 Transfer to IT $4,000,000
$ -0-
Information Technology (636)
Revenue
18-636113-10000-1701 Transfer In $4,000,000
Expenditure
18-636113-10000-8055 Change in Fund Equity $4,000,000
$ -0-
General Fund (101)
Planned Use of Fund Balance
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $ 200,000
Expenditure
90-310000-21000-8001 Transfer to Drain Equip. $ 200,000
$ -0-
Drain Equipment Fund (639)
Revenue
61-311317-4700-1701 Transfer In $ 200,000
Equity
61-227317-4710-8055 Change in Fund Equity $ 200,000
$ -0-
General Fund (101)
Planned Use of Fund Balance
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $ 2,050
Expenditure
51-231000-53000-3756 Library Bd - Travel & Conf $ 2,050
$ -0-
General Fund (101)
Planned Use of Fund Balance
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $ 930,000
Expenditures
90-310000-40000-8001 Transfer to IT $ 580,000
90-310000-21000-8001 Transfer to Drain Equip. 350,000
Total $ 930,000
$ -0-
Drain Equipment Fund (639)
Revenue
61-311317-35400-1701 Transfer In $ 350,000
Expenditure
61-227317-46800-3900 Depreciation $ 2,500
61-227317-35400-3348 Professional Services 300,000
61-311317-35400-8001 Transfer Out 258,068
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Total $ 560,568
Equity
61-311317-35400-8055 Change in Fund Equity $ (210,568)
$ -0-
Information Technology (636)
Revenue
16-636113-10000-1701 Transfer In $ 838,068
Expenditures
18-636142-15000-3900 Depreciation $ 61,038
18-636172-95200-3348 Professional Services 115,000
18-636172-95100-3596 Software Purchases 90,000
Total $ 266,038
Equity
18-636113-10000-8005 Change in Fund Equity $ 572,030
$ -0-
General Fund (101)
Planned Use of Fund Balance
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $ 674,222
Expenditures
90-310000-21000-8001 Transfer to Parks & Rec $ 378,400
90-310000-45000-8001 Transfer to Airport 284,805
90-310000-21000-8001 Transfer to Market 11,017
Total $ 674,222
$ -0-
Airport Fund (581)
Revenue
13-137300-00050-1701 Transfer In $ 284,805
Expenditure
13-137201-00050-2960 Indirect Cost $ 88,122
Equity
13-137300-00050-8055 Change in Fund Equity $ 196,683
Total $ -0-
Parks & Recreation Fund (208)
Revenue
53-300208-10001-1701 Transfer In $ 378,400
Expenditure
53-201000-10001-2960 Indirect Cost $ 378,400
Total $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the 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, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
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333
REPORT (MISC. #02129)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: JOHN F. NICHOLS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX MONUMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02129 on July 9,
2002, recommends the resolution be amended and adopted as follows:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that only donated funds be used for any necessary repairs or
maintenance of the monument."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #02129)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: JOHN F. NICHOLS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX MONUMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02129 on July 11, 2002, reports the
resolution requests construction and placement of the monument with donated funds only. If the County
wants to add landscaping, lighting, insurance, etc. it will be at County expense.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02129
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #8; David Buckley, District #14; Fran Amos, District #5; Chuck Moss,
District #15; Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; Shelley Taub, District #12; John Garfield, District #9; Tom
Middleton, District #4; William Patterson, District #1
IN RE: JOHN F. NICHOLS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX MONUMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners honored the passing of John Francis Nichols,
December 18, 1998, by adopting Miscellaneous Resolution #99003 on February 4, 1999; and
WHEREAS said resolution named the law enforcement complex "The John F. Nichols Law Enforcement
Complex" in honor of the late Sheriff; and
WHEREAS said resolution stated that the appropriate department be directed to create and affix a
monument and/or plaque to the John F. Nichols Law Enforcement Complex; and
WHEREAS a plaque consistent with the resolution has been affixed to the main building; and
WHEREAS donations from individuals wishing to have a monument constructed honoring the late Sheriff
have been collected; and
WHEREAS the monument can be constructed and placed utilizing only donated monies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
direct the Planning and Building Committee, through the Department of Facilities Management, to
oversee the construction and placement of a monument honoring the late Sheriff John F. Nichols.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monument be placed within the John F. Nichols Law Enforcement
Complex.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that only donated funds be used in the construction and placement of this
monument.
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Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS LAW, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, DAVID
BUCKLEY, TOM MIDDLETON, WILLIAM
PATTERSON, NANCY DINGELDEY, JOHN
GARFIELD, WILLIAM BRIAN, MICHELLE
FRIEDMAN APPEL, GEORGE SUAREZ,
DAVID MOFFITT, DAVID GALLOWAY,
SHELLEY TAUB, FRAN AMOS, CHARLES
MOSS, PETER WEBSTER, ERIC COLEMAN,
VINCENT GREGORY, TIM MELTON, BRENDA
CAUSEY-MITCHELL, RUEL MCPHERSON,
LAWRENCE OBRECHT
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02129)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: JOHN F. NICHOLS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX MONUMENT
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 the County of Oakland will not be obligated to any financial concerns except for
placement of the memorial, and therefore, no budget amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Douglas the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Amos the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Douglas the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the Planning and Building Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Moved by Palmer supported by Amos the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Commissioner Melton stated the Planning and Building Committee Report and the Finance Committee
Report conflict and the resolution cannot coincide with the recommendation in both reports.
Moved by Appel supported by Douglas the resolution be consistent with the recommendation in the
Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the motion carried.
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Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory,
Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Commissioner Charles Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose for allowing
public comment on the DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT – RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE FORMER SANICEM LANDFILL.
The Chairperson scheduled the hearing for August 8, 2002 at 9:45 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners
Auditorium.
Commissioner Charles Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose for allowing
public comment on the PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICE DIVISION
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (EVEREST ACADEMY PROJECT) – INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP. The Chairperson scheduled the hearing for August 8, 2002 at 9:50 a.m. in the Board of
Commissioners Auditorium.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02170
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS
OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE FORMER SANICEM LANDFILL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State
of Michigan of 1996, as amended (the “Act”), have established a redevelopment of Brownfields
Redevelopment Authority and Board (OCBRA) to facilitate the clean up and redevelopment of
Brownfields within Oakland County’s communities; and
WHEREAS the former Sanicem landfill site in Orion Township has been a long-standing environmental
hazard, a “facility” under state statute, and a tax-reverted, non-producing parcel for many years; and
WHEREAS a Brownfield clean up and redevelopment plan (the “Plan”) has been prepared to restore the
environmental and economic viability of this parcel which the OCBRA has reviewed and modified; and
WHEREAS pursuant to OCBRA by-laws, a local committee has been appointed, participated in
discussions regarding the proposed plan and project, reviewed the plan, and recommends its approval;
and
WHEREAS the members of the Township Board have reviewed the Plan, and have been provided a
reasonable opportunity to express their views and recommendations regarding the Plan in accordance
with Sections 13 (13) of the Act, and have unanimously approved the resolution declaring their
concurrence with the provisions of the Plan (attached); and
WHEREAS the OCBRA, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 13 of the Act, has unanimously
approved a resolution (attached) adopting the Plan, procedures for cost reimbursement, and
recommending the adoption of the Plan by the Planning and Building Committee and the Board of
Commissioners to be carried out within the Township of Orion, relating to the redevelopment of the former
Sanicem Landfill located at M-24 and Brown Road (the “Property”).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
adopt the Plan and be carried out within the Township of Orion, relating to the redevelopment of the
former Sanicem Landfill located at M-24 and Brown Road (the “Property”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adoption of this resolution is contingent on Corporation Counsel
approval of Public Hearing publishing dates of July 16, 2002 and July 18, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan approved by
the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the former Sanicem Landfill in Orion
Township shall be held on August 8th at 9:45 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium, 1200 North
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
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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
Copy of Project Summary on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02153
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/SHERIFF’S OFFICE - CONTRACT ARREARAGE REPAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK
1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Charter Township of Royal Oak ("Township") contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department to provide Law Enforcement Services for the Township (Miscellaneous Resolution #99133);
and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Royal Oak remains in arrears in its payment obligations for these
contracted Deputy Services; and
WHEREAS this arrearage was $303,047.95 as of May 23, 2002; and
WHEREAS the Township at a May 14, 2002 meeting of its Board of Trustees approved (Copy Attached)
a payment plan that would provide that the County hereafter receive its " . . . regularly scheduled monthly
payment and, further, that the Township will pay an additional amount of $100,000.00 immediately, and
then monthly payments of $10,000.00 until all delinquent amounts are fully paid and satisfied or 20 within
months"; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, under these circumstances, find this proposed
repayment proposal acceptable.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees to allow
the Charter Township of Royal Oak to repay its Law Enforcement Services Agreement arrearages as
follows:
1. The Township shall pay all future monthly Law Enforcement Services Agreement amounts
due to the County as and when such payments become due and owing under the Law
Enforcement Services Agreement; and
2. The Township, on or before June 15, 2002, shall tender to the County an additional amount
of $100,000.00 to be applied against the current arrearages; and
3. The Township, beginning in July 2002, and each month thereafter, shall remit to the County
an additional payment of at least $10,000.00 per month, to be applied against the current
arrearages, until all delinquent amounts are fully paid and satisfied.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that the Township fails to meet any one of the three
payment obligations described in the previous paragraph, the matter shall come before the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners within 45 days for cure or cancellation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution along with written notification required
in the contract be sent to the Charter Township of Royal Oak by the Chairperson of this Board, forthwith.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event this Law Enforcement Services Agreement is cancelled,
the Sheriff Department’s budget shall be adjusted accordingly.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Resolution to Modify Intergovernmental Contract for Police Services, letters from Willie Mayo,
CPA, Financial Analyst for the Township of Royal Oak, and H. Wallace Parker, Attorney for the Charter
Township of Royal Oak, on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02153)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT ARREARAGE REPAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK
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
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Royal Oak contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Department to provide Law Enforcement Services for the Township (Miscellaneous
Resolution #99133)
2. The Charter Township of Royal Oak remains in arrears in its payment obligations for these
contracted Deputy Services. The arrearage was $279,665.01 as of July 2, 2002 (See
attachment A).
3. The Charter Township of Royal Oak has agreed to a repayment plan as follows: 1) Pay all
future monthly Law Enforcement Services Agreement amounts as and when such payments
are due and owing under the Law Enforcement Services Agreement. 2) The Township on or
before June 15, 2002 shall remit to the County an additional amount of $100,000 to be
applied against current arrearages. 3) The Township, beginning July 2002, and each month
thereafter, shall remit to the County an additional amount of at least $10,000 per month, to be
applied against all current arrearages until all delinquent amounts are fully paid and satisfied.
4. In the event that the Township of Royal Oak fails to meet any of the three- (3) payment
obligations, the matter shall come before the Oakland County Board of Commissioners within
forty-five (45) days for cure or cancellation.
5. In the event of cancellation and assuming a termination date of July 1, 2002, lost Revenues
and associated Expenditures are estimated to be $229,258.32 for FY 2002, $1,015,219.69
for FY 2003, and $1,023,239.10 for FY 2004 (see attachment B).
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Webster the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson,
Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster,
Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #02154)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ACQUISITION OF RADIO
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02154 on July 11, 2002, Reports
the resolution be amended as follows and adopted:
"WHEREAS that the fire and police departments who have not joined work with the County to
secure grants to cover the cost of their admission. However, those departments may join in the
future at the 20% rate if grants have not been secured."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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REPORT (MISC. #02154)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02154 – DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
– ACQUISITION OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #02154 on July 8,
2002, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02154
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - ACQUISITION OF RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the public safety community (police, fire and emergency medical services) sought
improvements in a countywide radio communication system circa 1997; and
WHEREAS the improvements requested included but are not limited to: interoperability between
presently disparate public safety radio systems, rapidly aging radio systems, and now, improvements in
data transmissions via the radio system; and
WHEREAS Oakland County developed a new emergency management plan in accordance with state
statutes (Miscellaneous Resolution #99279 entitled “Emergency Management – Adoption of the Final
Amended 9-1-1 Service Plan for the County of Oakland and Authorization to Levy Emergency Telephone
Operations Surcharge”); and
WHEREAS a Radio Oversight Committee was formed relating to the new radio (voice and data)
communications system; and
WHEREAS an extensive and lengthy proposal process has been recently concluded with the selection of
a vendor to install the radio communications system; and
WHEREAS the award of this vendor contract will require approximately 30 months to complete and the
radio communications to become fully operational.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners provides permission to the
Radio Oversight Committee to enter into a contract with the successful vendor.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02154)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - ACQUISITION OF RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
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. Improvements are sought in the countywide public safety radio communications system. The
public safety community including police, fire, and emergency medical services will benefit
from such requested improvements as: interoperability between different radio systems
currently in place, data transmission via the radio system, and replacement of aging
equipment.
2. The Radio Oversight Committee utilized the Purchasing Division's bidding procedure. The
process resulted in the selection of MA/COM as the vendor to install a voice and data radio
system.
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3. The attached packet contains detailed project cost (Exhibit A) and proforma financial
statements (Exhibit B) for the entire system. The total project cost is not to exceed
$42,000,735.
4. Funding for the project comes from fees generated by the telephone operating surcharge,
antenna site management, equipment leasing and sales, interest income, and borrowing that
is anticipated to begin approximately one year after the project launch (see Exhibit C for the
repayment schedule).
5. Public safety departments will purchase items not considered standard radio equipment. In
addition, consoles and/or control stations will be provided to the public safety answering
points as outlined in the attached document. The County will provide a standard radio to
participants with the exception of post-1998 participants who will be expected to cover 50% of
the equipment cost on their own or with grants.
6. If necessary an operating fee will be charged on each public safety radio, mobile unit and
console/control station at an amount to be determined by the Radio Oversight Committee
based on the financial status of the Radio Communications Fund at that time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit A, B, C and D on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Crawford supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Causey-Mitchell the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Melton the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos,
Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02171
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – TRANSFER OF THE CHIEF COURT CLERK
POSITION TO CIRCUIT COURT AND THE CREATION OF ONE (1) COUNTY CLERK RECORDS
SPECIALIST POSITION IN THE COUNTY CLERK LEGAL RECORDS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Chief Court Clerk position was created to provide coordination and training to the Court
Clerks in the Circuit Court and the County Clerk/Register of Deeds and to perform certain clerical
functions within the County Clerk Division; and
WHEREAS the duties of the position have increased to require more time dedicated to the oversight of
the Court Clerks; and
WHEREAS these increased duties have reduced clerical support for other job responsibilities within the
County Clerk Division, including the processing of bankruptcies and liquidation notices, the transfer of
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cases into Oakland County Circuit Court from other courts, the transfer of cases from Oakland County
Circuit Court to Federal Court, and the overflow of workload generated within the Legal Records Unit; and
WHEREAS the bench of the Circuit Court issued an order effective May 23, 2002, to increase the fees
charged for copies of legal records from $.25 per copy to $1.00 per copy; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk, through a cooperative effort with the Circuit Court, is requesting the transfer
of the Chief Court Clerk position to the General Jurisdiction Unit of the Circuit Court to provide full-time
coverage of the Court Clerk functions; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk is also requesting the creation of a County Clerk Records Specialist in the
County Clerk Legal Records Unit to cover responsibilities left unattended by the transfer of the Chief
Court Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
transfer of the Chief Court Clerk position (21201-05628) to the Circuit Court General Jurisdiction Unit
(35301).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP County Clerk Records Specialist position in the
County Clerk Legal Records Unit (21210).
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 Public Services Committee, Personnel Committee, and
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #02172)
BY: Personnel Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2001/2002 COMPREHENSIVE,
PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on July 10, 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 #02172
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 2001/2002 COMPREHENSIVE,
PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO.2
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) awarded the Oakland County Health
Division funding under the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement (CPBC) as
accepted by Miscellaneous Resolution #01280; and
WHEREAS Amendment No. 2 to the CPBC for FY 2001/02 includes the following funding changes:
• A reduction in the amount of $79,640 due to the reduced number of clients being seen by the
Family Planning program.
• An increase in the amount of $270,349 to compensate for bioterrorism-related expenses
incurred during the Fiscal Year.
• An increase in the amount of $13,000 to purchase bioterrorism related supplies.
WHEREAS Amendment No. 2 to the CPBC for FY 2001/02 also includes $30,000 in
funding for the remainder of the Fiscal Year for the creation of one (1) Special Revenue
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist position, Salary Grade 11; and
WHEREAS MDCH has stated that funding will continue in FY 2002/03 for this position;
and
WHEREAS this agreement is for the period of October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002; and
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WHEREAS the total amount of this amendment is $233,709, bringing the final amount of CPBC funding
for FY 2001/02 to $8,098,031, a variance of 2.97%; and
WHEREAS all other provisions of the original CPBC Agreement affecting Oakland County approved by
Miscellaneous Resolution #01280 remain unchanged; and
WHEREAS this CPBC Agreement Amendment has been submitted through the County Executive Review
Process and has been recommended for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
this amendment to the 2001/2002 Comprehensive, Budgeting, Planning and Contracting (CPBC)
agreement in the amount of $233,709 for the period of October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the creation of one (1) Special Revenue Public
Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist position and classification, salary grade 11, overtime non-
exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the position associated with this resolution is
contingent upon the continuation of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute this agreement, any
changes and extensions to the agreement not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Department of Human Services Health Division Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Comprehensive Planning,
Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement Amendment No. 2 Acceptance on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02172)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2001/2002 COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2
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. Miscellaneous Resolution #01280 accepted funding from the Michigan Department of
Community Health (MDCH) for Oakland County Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and
Contracting (CPBC) funding in the amount of $8,037,371 for the period of October 1, 2001
through September 30, 2002.
2. This award was modified to $7,864,322 through the grant procedure process.
3. MDCH has authorized an increase of $233,709, bringing the revised total to $8,098,031 as
follows:
4. Changes from the previous award by the MDCH include the following;
i) Funding from the Family Planning program has declined due to the reduced number
of clients being seen by the Family Planning program, a decrease of $79,640.
ii) Bio-terrorism related expenses have increased by $270,349.
iii) Funding for bio-terrorism related supplies has been increased $13,000.
iv) Funding also includes an increase for the creation of one (1) Special Revenue Public
Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist position, Salary Grade 11, an increase of
$30,000.
5. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
6. Funding for the Special Revenue Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist position
will be available in Fiscal Year 2003. The Fiscal Year 2002 Special Revenue grant budget
should be amended as specified below to reflect the latest award.
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FY2002
HUMAN SERVICE GRANTS
REVENUE
1-16-275-160511-34200-0171 Grants – State $30,000
EXPENSES
2-16-275-260511-34200-2001 Salaries $18,000
2-16-275-260511-34200-2075 Fringe Benefits 12,000
$30,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Middleton the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Middleton the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian,
Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02173
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - METROPOLITAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Metropolitan Councils Act, Public Act 292 of 1989, being MCL 124.651 through
124.729; MSA 5.4086(51) through MSA 5.4086(129) (the “Act”) was amended by Public Act 375 of 1998,
being MCL 124.693 through 124.713; MSA 5.4086(93) through MSA 5.4086(113), to authorize the
creation of a metropolitan region council which shall consist of one (1) or more qualified cities and two (2)
or more qualified counties; and
WHEREAS Section 43(h) of the Act, defines “qualified county” as a county with a population of not less
than 780,000 which contains a qualified city within its geographic boundaries or is contiguous to a county
with a qualified city within its geographic boundaries; and
WHEREAS Section 43(g) of the Act, defines “qualified city” as a city with a population of not less than
700,000 persons which is located within a participating qualified county and which owns two (2) or more
regional cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS Section 43(i) of the Act, defines a “regional cultural institution” as a structure, fixture, or
activity provided by a tax exempt entity that has been in existence for at least eighteen (18) consecutive
months and which may include a zoological institute; a science center, whether or not it is affiliated with a
private educational institution; a public broadcast station, whether or not the public broadcast station is
affiliated with an institution of higher education; a museum, whether or not it is affiliated with a private
educational institution; a historical center; a performing arts center; a visual or performance art instruction
center affiliated with an independent institution of higher education in the arts; an orchestra; a chorus; a
chorale; or an opera theater; and
WHEREAS Section 45(1) of the Act, being MCL 124.695(1); MSA 5.4086(95)(1), provides that two or
more qualified counties in combination with one another and with one or more qualified cities may form a
metropolitan region council where each qualified city and qualified county which seeks to participate: 1)
adopts a resolution declaring an intent to participate in the formation of the council, and 2) adopts articles
of incorporation in accordance with sections 47 and 49 of the Act, being respectively, MCL 124.697; MSA
5.4086(97) and MCL 124.699; MSA 5.4086.99; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is a qualified county within the meaning of the Act; and
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the critical importance of allowing
the residents of Oakland County to determine whether their tax dollars should support the operation of a
metropolitan region council which will distribute funds to nonprofit regional cultural institutions and fund
local culture and recreation programs operating in Oakland and Wayne Counties; and
WHEREAS as required by the Act, proposed Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture
Council have been published at least once in a newspaper generally circulated in the County of Oakland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 45(1)(a) of the Act, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt this resolution declaring an intent to participate in the
formation of a metropolitan region council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners declares its intent to
place before the voters of Oakland County a ballot question allowing taxpayers to determine if a 0.5 mil
ad valorem tax should be levied to support the Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council, the regional cultural
institutions it would fund, and local cultural and recreational programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the
attached Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 45(2) of the Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the
County of Oakland is directed to appoint, with the concurrence of the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Oakland, three individuals to serve as representatives of the County of Oakland on the
Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one of the three appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of Oakland
County shall be Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council and letter from Steven K. Hamp,
Chairman of Southeast Michigan Cultural Coalition on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #02173)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – METROPOLITAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL
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 the County of Oakland will not be obligated to any financial concerns, and therefore,
no budget amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Moss a letter from Steven K. Hamp, Chairman of the Southeast Michigan
Cultural coalition be attached to Miscellaneous Resolution #02173 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS –
METROPOLITAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL. (Copy on file in County Cerk’s office).
Moved by Palmer supported by Crawford to amend the Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and
Culture Council to include all three (3) amendments.
Moved by Douglas to divide the amendments out separately.
Moved by Garfield to postpone adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #02173 – BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS – METROPOLITAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Garfield withdrew his motion to postpone.
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Discussion followed.
Moved by Douglas to amend the amendment to Article I of the Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan
Arts and Culture Council.
Moved by Douglas to adjourn the board meeting to allow time for her amendments to be typed.
Chairperson Thomas Law adjourned the meeting at 11:23 A.M. and reconvened at 11:47 A.M.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt,
Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Commissioner Douglas withdrew her amendment to the amendment of Article I of the Articles of
Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council.
Moved by Palmer supported by Crawford Article I of the Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and
Culture Council be amended to read as follows:
The county commission of each participating county shall place the proposed tax levy on a county
wide ballot at the regularly scheduled county primary or general election that follows the
determination to proceed under Section 27 of the Act, being MCL 124.677; MSA 5.4086(77).
By adopting these articles each county and local governmental unit is agreeing and
consenting to the maintenance of the current financial contribution and support to the
Regional Cultural Institutions eligible under these Articles.
Vote on amendment to Article I:
AYES: Galloway, Law, McPherson, Middleton, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas (20)
NAYS: Garfield, Gregory, Melton, Moss, Appel. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the amendment carried.
Moved by Palmer supported by Crawford Article X of the Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and
Culture Council be amended to read as follows:
3. The Council Board shall authorize that not more than three percent (3%) two percent (2%) of
revenues received under the Act may be expended annually for administrative costs incurred
under the Act. In accordance with the Act, not more than three percent (3%) two percent
(2%) of annual revenues received under the Act may be expended annually for those
administrative costs. This section shall never be amended to include a higher percentage.
Moved by Douglas supported by Buckley to amend the amendment to Article X of the Articles of
Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council to change 2% to 1/2 % to read as follows:
3. The Council Board shall authorize that not more than three percent (3%)***two percent (2%)
one half percent (1/2%) of revenues received under the Act may be expended annually for
administrative costs incurred under the Act. In accordance with the Act, not more than three
percent (3%)*** two percent (2%) one half percent (1/2%) of annual revenues received
under the Act may be expended annually for those administrative costs. This section shall
never be amended to include a higher percentage.
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Vote on amendment to the amendment of Article X:
AYES: Garfield, Middleton, Moffitt, Sever, Webster, Amos, Brian, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway. (11)
NAYS: Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub,
Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted, therefore the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Amendment to Article X:
AYES: Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford. (19)
NAYS: Moss, Amos, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the motion carried.
Moved by Palmer supported by Crawford to amend Article VIII of the Articles of Incorporation of
Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council to read as follows:
2. To be qualified to serve as a member of the Council Board, a person must hold a publicly
elected office in the city or county from which he or she was appointed. If the person
appointed to serve as a member of the Council Board resigns from public office or is
otherwise removed from public office, that person shall be disqualified from serving on
the Council Board and shall be removed from the Council Board by operation of law.
For Oakland County, the elected County Executive shall appoint, and, at pleasure,
remove three (3) individuals to serve as members of the Council Board except that the
County Executive shall appoint the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners as one of the directors. For the City of Detroit, the Mayor shall
appoint, and at pleasure, remove, three (3) individuals to serve as members of the
Council Board. One of the Mayor’s appointees shall be a member of the Wayne County
Board of Commissioners. The appointment of Council Board members shall require the
concurrence of the county’s or city’s legislative body.
For Wayne County, one (1) Council Board member shall be appointed by, and serve as
the pleasure of, each of the three (3) following geographical conferences established
under the Urban Cooperation Act: the Conference of Western Wayne; the Downriver
Community Council; and the Conference of Eastern Wayne.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Douglas supported by Moffitt to amend the amendment to Article VIII of the Articles of
Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council to read as follows:
2. To be qualified to serve as a member of the Council Board, a person must hold a publicly
elected office in the city or county from which he or she was appointed. If the person
appointed to serve as a member of the Council Board resigns from public office or is
otherwise removed from public office, that person shall be disqualified from serving on
the Council Board and shall be removed from the Council Board by operation of law.
For Oakland County, the elected County Executive shall appoint, and, at pleasure,
remove three (3) elected officials from the government unit represented on the
Board (Oakland County), subject to Section 47(2) and Section 7(3)(4) to serve as
members of the Council, and, at pleasure, remove individuals, except that the County
Executive shall appoint the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners as one of the directors. For the City of Detroit, the Mayor shall
appoint, and at pleasure, remove, three (3) individuals to serve as members of the
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Council Board. One of the Mayor’s appointees shall be a member of the Wayne County
Board of Commissioners. The appointment of Council Board members shall require the
concurrence of the county’s or city’s legislative body.
For Wayne County, one (1) Council Board member shall be appointed by, and serve as
the pleasure of, each of the three (3) following geographical conferences established
under the Urban Cooperation Act: the Conference of Western Wayne; the Downriver
Community Council; and the Conference of Eastern Wayne.
Vote on amendment to the amendment of Article VIII:
AYES: Middleton, Moffitt, Amos, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (6)
NAYS: Law, McPherson, Melton, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Galloway, Gregory. (19)
A sufficient majority not having voted, therefore the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment to Article VIII:
AYES: McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Law. (18)
NAYS: Moss, Sever, Amos, Appel, Dingeldey, Galloway, Garfield. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the motion carried.
Moved by Douglas supported by Amos Article I of Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and
Culture Council be amended to read as follows:
The county commission Metropolitan Regional Council of each participating county shall may
place the proposed up to 1/2 mill tax levy on a county wide ballot at the regularly scheduled
county primary or general elections that follows the determination to proceed under Section 27 of
the Act, being MCL 124.677; MSA 5.4086(77).
By adopting these Articles, each county and local governmental unit is agreeing and consenting
to the maintenance of the current financial contribution and support to the Regional Cultural
Institutions eligible under these Articles.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Crawford made a motion to call the question.
Vote on amendment to Article I:
AYES: Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Webster,
Amos, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Law, McPherson. (22)
NAYS: Taub, Appel, Coleman. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Middleton supported by Palmer to reconsider the amendment to the amendment of Article I of
Articles of incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council.
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Vote on reconsideration:
AYES: Middleton, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Appel, Brian, Causey-
Mitchell, Coleman, Gregory, Law, Melton. (14)
NAYS: Moffitt, Moss, Webster, Amos, Buckley, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, McPherson. (11)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the motion carried and the amendment to the amendment of
Article I of the Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council was on the floor for
reconsideration.
Commissioner Douglas requested Richard B. Poling to address the board and quote the statute of placing
the millage rate on the ballot.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Middleton requested Gerald Poisson, Assistant Deputy County Executive to address the
board in regards to placing the millage rate on the ballot.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Douglas withdrew her amendment to the amendment to Article I of the Articles of
incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Douglas to amend Miscellaneous Resolution #02173 in the first BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners declares its
intent to place before the voters of Oakland County a ballot PROPOSAL FOR APPROVAL OF
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF A METROPOLITAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL THAT
INCLUDES A PROVISION ALLOWING THE METROPOLITAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL TO
LEVY UP TO A 0.5 MIL AD VALOREM TAX, question allowing taxpayers to determine if a 0.5 mil ad
valorem tax should be levied to support the Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council, the regional cultural
institutions it would fund, and local cultural and recreation programs.
A voice vote resulted in Commissioner Appel calling for a roll call vote.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Webster, Amos, Brian, Buckley, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt. (18)
NAYS: Moss, Taub, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Gregory. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as amended, with Articles of Incorporation attached:
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Suarez, Taub, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Gregory,
Law, McPherson, Melton, Moss. (13)
NAYS: Patterson, Sever, Webster, Amos, Brian, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Middleton, Moffitt. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the resolution, as amended, with Articles of Incorporation of
Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council attached was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 02174
BY: Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23, Eric Coleman, District #21, Vincent Gregory, District #20, Ruel
E. McPherson, District #25, Tim W. Melton, District #7, Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell, District #6, George W.
Suarez, District #24
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROVIDE FUNDING IN OAKLAND COUNTY'S FISCAL
YEAR 2003 BUDGET TO FULLY OPERATE 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; and
WHEREAS in anticipation of a reduction in payments from the State of Michigan, Miscellaneous
Resolution #02020 provided that in response to the Governor's Executive Order #2001-9 that directed
reductions in various areas of State spending, including local Public Health funds - that a designated fund
balance in the amount of $2.5 million be created in order to offset the effect of the state spending
reductions; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #02121 on
May 16, 2002, to urge the State of Michigan to provide proper funding for its Family Planning Program
through Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the state legislature is proposing additional funding reductions to the Family Planning
Program in order to address the State of Michigan's budget deficit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County hereby establishes an appropriation for
Fiscal Year 2003, in the amount of at least $150,000, to provide adequate funding to maintain the Family
Planning Program in Oakland County its 2001 level of operation.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. MICHELLE FRIEDMAN APPEL, ERIC
COLEMAN, VINCENT GREGORY, RUEL E.
MCPHERSON, TIM MELTON, BRENDA
CAUSEY-MITCHELL, GEORGE W. SUAREZ
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02175
BY: Hugh D. Crawford, District #17
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF NOVI – FISCAL YEAR 2001 AND FISCAL YEAR 2002 ALLOCATION
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 (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Novi 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 Novi is requesting reimbursement from the Fiscal year 2001 and Fiscal 2002
appropriation for expenses related to the Arsenic remediation project located north of Twelve Mile Road
and West of Dixon Road; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2000 appropriation which was approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #00312
will also be used towards this project which totals $577,914.03; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 authorized amount of funding for the City of Novi
is $192,638.01 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the City of Novi 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 Novi as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002
appropriation in the amount of $192,638.01 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account
#90-263248-41000-3985) to repay the City of Novi for expenses incurred in connection with
environmental remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUGH D. CRAWFORD
Copy of Resolution Authorizing Environmental Infrastructure Fund Expense Reimbursement Request –
City of Novi and letter from Richard Clark, Mayor of the City of Novi on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 02176
BY: Commissioner Peter H. Webster, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE MICHIGAN NEXT ENERGY
AUTHORITY ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the demand for energy is high and the proven fossil fuel resources are finite and dwindling;
and
WHEREAS there is a great need to research, develop, test and manufacture alternative sources of
energy and technologies to meet the world's energy needs in the 21st century; and
WHEREAS "alternative energy" generally refers to sources of energy that are not petroleum based,
including photovoltaics (solar energy), wind and water energy, methanol and ethanol, and others; and
WHEREAS "fuel cells" are considered to be a very clean and extremely attractive option for meeting
future energy needs. "Fuel cells" are an energy conversion device that uses fuel and oxygen to produce
electricity, water and heat. When pure hydrogen is used as the fuel, water and heat are the only
byproducts; and
WHEREAS making use of alternative energies often requires the modification of existing technologies or
development of new technologies that are compatible with the alternative energy source; and
WHEREAS it has been suggested that Michigan's historic prominence as the hub of automobile
manufacturing in the United States will be at risk, costing over 200,000 jobs, unless the State of Michigan
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becomes a focal point for work on alternative energy systems and technologies; and
WHEREAS in Governor Engler's 2002 State of the State Address, he presented that Michigan must
become a leader in promoting alternative energy systems and technologies and fuel cells in particular;
and
WHEREAS legislation has been introduced to position Michigan as the center of research, development,
manufacturing, and commercialization of alternative energy systems and technologies, including: House
Bills 6070, 6071, 6073, 6074, 6075, 6076 and Senate Bill 1316; and
WHEREAS components of the Next Energy legislative proposes to create the Michigan Next Energy
Authority Act to establish the Michigan Next Energy Authority as a public body within the Department of
Management and Budget, which will:
• Oversee an alternative energy technology park and an alternative energy zone on land that received
Renaissance Zone status.
• Create and operate a center to manage and develop a master plan for land located within the
alternative energy zone, and to exercise other duties.
• Finance and aid in the construction of alternative energy technology businesses and infrastructures
located within the zone and park.
• Acquire, construct, and improve an alternative energy technology project, including land, buildings,
equipment, and various types of facilities for alternative energy technology.
• Issue bonds and notes
• Deposit any money that is received from the sale, transfer, or lease of property under the act into a
new Alternative Energy Technology Fund.
WHEREAS the proposed initiatives of the Next Energy legislation include:
• Obtaining a commitment from the federal government to establish a federal research facility
within the Next Energy Center.
• Providing incentives and tax credits to alternative energy technology companies that locate within
Michigan.
• Appointing a Michigan Next Energy Leadership Council.
• Marketing Michigan as the location for the alternative energy technologies industry.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support the
concept of establishing a Next Energy Center within the State of Michigan to promote and increase the
research, development, and manufacturing of alternative energy technologies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
PETER H. WEBSTER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Planning and
Building Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02177
BY: Peter H. Webster, District #22, Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3 and Shelley Goodman Taub, District
#12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR BALLOT PROPOSAL 2 - FUNDS FOR THE
FUTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future will appear on the August 6 Michigan primary ballot and if
approved will allow the State Treasurer to invest Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF)
revenues in the same manner as is currently provided for in the Public Employees Retirement System
Investment Act; and
WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future raises the MNRTF cap from $400 million to $500 million;
and
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WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future removes the provision that states that when the principal of
the MNRTF reaches $200 million, the state may no longer expend 1/3 of the annual mineral revenues;
and
WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the future allows the State Treasurer to invest Michigan State Parks
Endowment Fund revenues in the same manner as is currently provided for in the Public Employees
Retirement System Investment Act; and
WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future allows the appropriation of interest and earnings and up to
50 percent of the annual revenues to the State Parks Endowment Fund; and
WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future allows the State Parks Endowment Fund to be used to
purchase land or rights in land; and
WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future transfers investment authority for the Veterans Trust Fund
to the State Treasurer and requires the State Treasurer to annually report to the Legislature identifying
the interest and earnings of the Fund, increases (if any) from investments and how funds have been
spent; and
WHEREAS Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future allows the State Treasurer to invest revenues from the
Veterans Trust Fund, Game and Fish Protection Trust Fund, Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund, and
Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Endowment Fund in the same manner as is currently provided for
in the Public Employees Retirement System Investment Act; and
WHEREAS the passage of Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future is critical for maintaining and enhancing
important funding sources to improve recreation opportunities and enhance the quality of life for Michigan
citizens both today and in the future; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission voted on June 10, 2002 to support
the passage of Proposal 2 – Funds for the Future.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
passage of Proposal 2 - Funds for the Future, which will be placed before voters on the August 6, 2002
Michigan Primary Ballot.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and Oakland County’s legislative
lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
PETER H. WEBSTER, LAWRENCE OBRECHT,
SHELLEY TAUB, JOHN GARFIELD, CHARLES
MOSS, TOM MIDDLETON, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 02178
BY: Peter H. Webster, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR RATE PAYER REPRESENTATION ON
DETROIT WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the current system of representation on the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Board
of Water Commissioners, [the "Board"] that services the metropolitan regional area with water supply and
sewage services [the "System"] is not equitable and has proven to be unresponsive; and
WHEREAS weighted rate payer representation based on usage of the System is an equitable and more
inclusive method of governance of the Board; and
WHEREAS equitable and responsive representation on the Board would provide each participating city,
village, township or county with a representative and provide for weighted voting regarding governance
issues determined by the Board; and
WHEREAS representation by rate payers would allow for appropriate review and establishment of rates,
charges, procedures and overall efficiency for water supply and sewage services and to review and
approve plans and projects to extend or refinance the System’s facilities; and
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WHEREAS rate payer representation in the rate formulation process will result in a better understanding
of how the Board's operation and capital budgets are developed and what assumptions are used in
developing the rates; and
WHEREAS an efficiency audit through self assessments under the guidance of outside experts
conducted in a public forum to analyze the operation to reengineer and achieve significant savings in cost
is necessary; and
WHEREAS appropriate rate payer representation should consist of a member of the governing body or
the mayor, president, or supervisor of each city, village, or township that is provided retail water supply or
sewerage services from the System; and
WHEREAS each county that has an appointed representative to the assembly and received a supply of
water or sewerage services from the System on behalf of one or more municipalities, districts authorities,
or other public corporation in the county, should also have a representative appointed to serve on the
Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support the
concept of rate payer representation on the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Board of Water
Commissioners, from each participating municipality on a regional water and sewerage system that is
empowered to review and approve the rates, charges, procedures and overall efficiency of the water
supply and sewerage services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner, the Oakland County Water Quality Advisory
Committee, the Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties,
the Michigan Municipal League, the City of Detroit, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Board of
Water Commissioners. and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
PETER H. WEBSTER, CHARLES MOSS, TOM
MIDDLETON, JOHN GARFIELD, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, DAVID MOFFITT, SHELLEY TAUB
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
In accordance with Rule XII.G, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Letter from U.S. Department of Justice, June 7, 2002 RE: Drug Courts Program Office
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. June 18, 2002, U.S. Postal Service Letter RE: Name of New Independence Twp. Post Office
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
a. Letter from U.S. Department of Justice, June 7, 2002 RE: Drug Courts Program Office
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Resolution from the Township of Milford, June 19, 2002 RE: Chapter 20 Drains
b. Letter from Township of Rose, June 19, 2002 RE: Chapter 20 Drains
c. Resolution from the Township of Waterford, July 11, 2002 RE: Chapter 20 Drains
d. Letter from the Township of Oxford, July 12, 2002 RE: Request to Name Unnamed Lake
Oakwood Lake
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Letter from U.S. Department of Justice, June 7, 2002 RE: Drug Courts Program Office
The Board adjourned at 1:33 P.M. to the call of the Chair or August 8, 2002, at 9:30 a.m.
FRANK H. MILLARD, JR. THOMAS A.LAW
Deputy Clerk Chairperson