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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 20, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 10:04 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack. (24)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Hugh D. Crawford.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Rogers supported by Kowall the minutes of the March 6, 2003, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Scott the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Human Services Department – West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy.
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, item a: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1. – Direct
Referral to Finance Committee.)
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Sheriff’s Department – Contract Amendment #7 for Law Enforcement Services in the Charter
Township of Oakland 1999-2003.
b. Sheriff’s Department – Fire Dispatch Service for Charter Township of Brandon for 2003-2007.
(Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, items a and b: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 & C.2 –
Direct Referral to Personnel and Finance Committees.)
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
g. Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Community Mental Health Services Board.
h. Board of Commissioners – Support Added Federal Funding to Fight Pollution in Lake St. Clair
i. Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Area Agency on Agency 1-B
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, items g, h, and i: Waiver of Rule III –
General Government Committee meeting held immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.)
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Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Zack, Bullard. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried.
Chairperson Thomas Law presented former Commissioner Lawrence Obrecht with a plaque honoring him
for 11 years of dedicated service as a County Commissioner.
The Super Bowl Host Committee presented a video to the Board of Commissioners to prepare for the
Super Bowl in 2006 at Ford Field.
The following person addressed the board: Sy Freilich.
Moved by Knollenberg supported by Kowall the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page 97.) The resolutions
on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03055
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION TO INITIATE ACTION TO REDEEM ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING CALLABLE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN OAKLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY BONDS (WEST
BLOOMFIELD SYSTEM SECTIONS XIII & XIV) PRIOR TO MATURITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, Michigan (the “Township”) has previously
requested that the County of Oakland, Michigan (the “County”), acting through its Board of
Commissioners, to finance the acquisition and construction of the West Bloomfield Water Supply System
to service the Township in the amount of $3,360,000 for that purpose; and
WHEREAS the Township has requested that the County redeem all of such callable outstanding bonds
with maturities and interest rates as set forth in EXHIBIT A, which as of the date hereof, remain
outstanding in the principal amount of $2,340,000 (such bonds referred to as the “Bonds to be
Redeemed”); and
WHEREAS it appears to this Committee that the redemption of said bonds is advisable to save further
interest costs; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County must approve such redemption;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
OAKLAND, MICHIGAN as follows:
1. The Board of Commissioners of the County hereby confirms the request of the Township
to call the Bonds to be Redeemed, pursuant to the Resolution To Initiate Action to
Redeem the Oakland County Water Supply (LTGO) Bonds (West Bloomfield System
Sections XIII and XIV) Prior to Maturity, adopted by the Township Board on February 3,
2003, and recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the necessary
resolution which is attached as APPENDIX A.
2. The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and bond counsel, Axe & Ecklund, P.C.,
are instructed to take whatever steps are necessary to call the Bonds to be Redeemed.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolution, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith,
are hereby rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit A and Exhibit B on file in County Clerk’s office.
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(The vote for this motion appears on page 97.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03056
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION TO INITIATE ACTION TO REDEEM ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING CALLABLE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN OAKLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY BONDS (WEST
BLOOMFIELD SYSTEM SECTIONS XII) PRIOR TO MATURITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, Michigan (the “Township”) has previously
requested that the County of Oakland, Michigan (the “County”), acting through its Board of
Commissioners, to finance the acquisition and construction of the West Bloomfield Water Supply System
to service the Township in the amount of $1,950,000 for that purpose; and
WHEREAS the Township has requested that the County redeem all of such callable outstanding bonds
with maturities and interest rates as set forth in EXHIBIT A, which as of the date hereof, remain
outstanding in the principal amount of $1,175,000 (such bonds referred to as the “Bonds to be
Redeemed”); and
WHEREAS it appears to this Board that the redemption of said bonds is advisable to save further interest
costs; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County must approve such redemption.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
OAKLAND, MICHIGAN as follows:
1. The Board of Commissioners of the County hereby confirms the request of the
Township to call the Bonds to be Redeemed, pursuant to the Resolution To
Initiate Action to Redeem the Oakland County Water Supply Bonds (West
Bloomfield System Section XII) Prior to Maturity, adopted by the Township Board
on February 3, 2003, and recommends that the Board of Commissioners
approve the necessary resolution which is attached as APPENDIX A.
2. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and bond counsel, Axe & Ecklund,
P.C., are instructed to take whatever steps are necessary to call the Bonds to be
Redeemed.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolution, insofar as the same may be in conflict
herewith, are hereby rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit A and Exhibit B on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 97.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03052
BY: Chuck Moss, District #20
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP – FISCAL YEARS 2002 AND 2003 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, Bloomfield Township 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
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WHEREAS Bloomfield Township is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to sewer
meter installation, sanitary sewer inspection and rehabilitation, storm water management, storm drain
inventory, downspout inventory, drainage improvements, and construction of stream bank measures; and
WHEREAS the FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for Bloomfield Township is
$256,426.90 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to Bloomfield Township
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
projects submitted by Bloomfield Township as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2002 and FY 2003 appropriations in the
amount of $256,426.90 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263203-
41000-3985) to repay Bloomfield Township for expenses incurred in connection with water, storm sewer
and sanitary sewer system improvements, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
Copy of Oakland County Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Resolution Authorizing Environmental
Funds Expense Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03052)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP – FISCAL YEARS 2002 AND 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee, has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Annual funding of $256,426.90 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for
Fiscal Year 2002 and Fiscal Year 2003 to reimburse Bloomfield Township for this project;
no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
(The vote for this motion appears on page 97.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03048
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – AMENDMENT TO @CCESS OAKLAND USER
AGREEMENT – TOYOTA MAPMASTER, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Toyota MapMaster Inc. has requested an amendment to the @ccess Oakland User
Agreement so that certain geographic information system (GIS) and related land data can be used in its
vehicle navigation projects; and
WHEREAS the data will be provided to Toyota MapMaster Inc. pursuant to an Amendment to @ccess
Oakland User Agreement, and an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County’s Corporation
Counsel; and
WHEREAS the County will be provide certain geographic information system (GIS) and related land data
to Toyota MapMaster Inc. pursuant to the fees set forth in the @ccess Oakland Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS the 1997 Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy of Oakland County requires the Board of
Commissioners to approve amendments to the User Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approve the Amendment to the
@ccess Oakland User Agreement and authorize the transfer of the information cited in the Amendment to
@ccess Oakland User Agreement.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Amendment to @ccess Oakland User Agreement by the County of Oakland and Toyota
MapMaster Inc. on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03048)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - AMENDMENT TO @CCESS OAKLAND USER AGREEMENT -
TOYOTA MAPMASTER, INC.
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 requests authorization to amend the current Oakland County User Agreement with
Toyota Mapmaster Incorporated to allow them access to Geographic Information System (GIS)
and related land data.
2. The GIS and land related data is to be used for their vehicle navigation projects.
3. The Master Fee Schedule establishes the fees for the data. The data elements purchased by
Toyota will determine the actual revenue the County will receive.
4. No budget amendment is recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 97.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03051
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2003 EXTENSION OF THE LABOR
AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
OF MICHIGAN (COA)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Command Officers Association of Michigan have agreed to
extend the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement covering approximately 96 Sheriffs
Command Officers; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for a 3% increase beginning with the pay period beginning
December 28, 2002; and
WHEREAS the agreement regarding a one year extension has been reached for the period October 1,
2002, through September 30, 2003, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends
approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed
agreement between the County of Oakland and the Command Officers Association of Michigan, covering
the period of October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of
the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Memorandum of Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03051)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR EXTENSION OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT
FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
(COA)
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 County of Oakland and the Command Officers Association of Michigan have agreed
to extend the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement covering
approximately ninety-six (96) Sheriffs Command Officers.
2. The one-year contract extension is for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30,
2003. The agreement provides for a 3.0% increase with the pay period beginning
December 28, 2002.
3. Sufficient Funds have been set aside for this agreement during the Fiscal Year 2003
budget process. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 97.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03057)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #7 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above mentioned resolution on March 12, 2003,
recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03057
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #7 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland Township has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to provide
law enforcement services for the Township (M.R.#98011); and
WHEREAS paragraph 23 of this contract provides that an amendment to this contract must be approved
by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Oakland
Township Board; and
WHEREAS Oakland Township has approved a proposed amendment to the contract (Schedule A-1,
Sheriff's Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1) Deputy II no-fill resulting in a total of two (2)
Deputy II no-fill being contracted and bring the total number of contracted deputies to fourteen (14); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Deputy II no-fill for Oakland Township under the terms
of this contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves an
amendment to the original A-1 (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department
1999-2003 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Oakland to add one (1)
Deputy II no-fill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit,
Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff's Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on April 5, 2003.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A-1 and Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 1999-2003 Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with Charter Township of Oakland Amendment 7 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03057)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #7 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Oakland has requested an amendment to the contract between the
Charter Township of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff for law enforcement services
beginning April 5, 2003.
2. This amendment would add one (1) Deputy II (No-fill) to the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol
Services Division.
3. Operating costs and revenues equal $45,267 for FY 2003 and $90,534 for FY 2004.
4. A budget amendment to the FY 2003 and FY 2004 budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2003 FY 2004
Fund Dept OCA PCA Object
Revenue
101 43 13601 30000 985 Contract Revenue $45,267 $90,534
Expend.
101 43 23601 31160 2001 SALARY $24,939 $49,879
101 43 23601 31160 2075 FRINGE BENEFITS $12,016 $24,032
TOTAL $36,955 $73,911
101 43 23601 30000 6660 Radio Rental $ 236 $ 472
101 43 23601 30000 6661 Transportation 3,819 7,638
101 43 23901 40000 4044 Deputy Supplies 225 449
101 43 23201 10000 3784 Uniform Cost 230 461
101 43 23301 20000 6636 Info Tech Operations 235 469
101 43 23101 10000 6677 Liability Ins 1,089 2,178
OPERATING TOTAL $ 5,834 $11,667
101 43 23601 30000 6024 CLEMIS $ 115 $ 231
101 43 23901 41000 2002 Dispatch 2,363 4,725
OPER. SUPPORT $ 2,478 $ 4,956
TOTAL
TOTAL COST $45,267 $90,534
MOTOR POOL FUND
Revenue
661 13 661001 10 635 Leased Equipment $ 3,819 $ 7,638
$ 3,819 $ 7,638
Expense
661 13 661002 10 3903 Depreciation $ 3,819 $ 7,638
$ 3,819 $ 7,638
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND
Revenue
660 23 660711 60005 635 Leased Equipment $ 236 $ 472
$ 236 $ 472
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Expense
660 23 660712 60005 3900 Depreciation $ 236 $ 472
$ 236 $ 472
INFO TECH - CLEMIS FUND
Revenue
635 23 635111 30001 583 In-Car Terminals $ 115 $ 231
$ 115 $ 231
Expense
635 23 635152 30001 3900 Depreciation $ 115 $ 231
$ 115 $ 231
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 97.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03058)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
BRANDON FOR 2003-2007
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above mentioned resolution on March 12, 2003,
recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03058
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
BRANDON FOR 2003-2007
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s
Department to enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Fire Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the Charter Township of Brandon, the Sheriff’s Department has been
requested to dispatch fire calls for the Brandon Township Fire Department; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed this contract and is in agreement with the attached
dispatch agreement; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department along with the Department of Management & Budget is
recommending the attached contract for dispatching services at the proposed rates of $1458.33 per
calendar month from April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004; $1516.67 per calendar month from April 1, 2004 to
March 31, 2005; $1566.67 per calendar month from April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006; and $1616.67 per
calendar month from April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007.
WHEREAS this revenue along with additional revenue from the patrol contracts will allow the Sheriff to
add an Office Assistant I (see attached Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached Fire Dispatch Agreement with the Charter Township
of Brandon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Office Assistant I position be created in the Communication
Unit, Technical Services Division, of the Sheriff Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A and 2003-2007 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement between the County of Oakland
and the Charter Township of Brandon on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #03058)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
BRANDON FOR 2003-2007
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Brandon has requested to enter into a five-year contract with the
Oakland County Sheriff for fire dispatch services to the township beginning approximately
April 1, 2003.
2. Contract rates are $8,750 for 2003, $17,850 for 2004, $18,500 for 2005, $19,100 for 2006
and $19,400 for 2007. Rates were established based on current practice.
3. Revenue from this contract along with additional revenues from patrol services contracts
allows for the creation of one (1) Office Assistant in the Communications Unit, Technical
Services Division.
4. Operating Expenditures are $18,323 for FY2003 and $35,915 for FY2004, which are offset by
Overtime savings.
5. A budget amendment is recommended for Fiscal Year 2003 and Fiscal Year 2004 as follows:
Fund Dept OCA PCA Object FY 2003 FY 2004
Revenue
101 43 013901 41000 0449 Dispatch Serv. $8,750 $17,850
Expend.
101 43 023901 41000 2002 Overtime ($9,573) ($18,065)
101 43 023901 41000 2001 Salaries 12,238 24,745
101 43 023901 41000 2074 Fringes 5,085 10,170
101 43 023901 41000 4044 Deputy Supplies 1,000 1,000
Total Expenditures $8,750 $17,850
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (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 #03059
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: TREASURER’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, P.A. 738 of 2002, as amended, requires the Board of Commissioners
to adopt a resolution to authorize electronic transactions; and
WHEREAS the County Treasurer has prepared a written Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) policy as
required by the Act, for the purposes of maintaining effective internal control, by clarifying and
emphasizing the responsibility of departments initiating ACH transactions through systems provided by
the County; and
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WHEREAS this policy promotes the implementation of department procedures that ensure compliance
with State Law, Federal Law and National Automated Clearinghouse Association (NACHA) rules.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County Treasurer to enter into Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) arrangements and to maintain the
County’s written ACH policy.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of ACH payment, ACH Policy, Internal Controls for ACH Transactions, Table of Contents, and
Electronic Transactions of Public Funds Act 738 of 2002 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Moss supported by Zack the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03060)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE FUND DISBURSEMENT POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
paragraph, section 2, amended as follows:
2) Each CVT shall submit project expense reimbursement requests to the Fiscal Services
Division, which shall be reported to the Board of Commissioners. Requests shall state the
project purpose and scope, estimated costs, including any support detail, to insure
compliance with policies established the resolution and attachments on the policy that
govern this program for fund disbursements.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03060
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND DISBURSEMENT POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the
brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord); and
WHEREAS West Nile virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, which becomes
infected by biting a bird that carries the virus; and
WHEREAS as of October 11, 2002, the Center for Disease Control reports 577 positive cases of West
Nile Virus in humans in the State of Michigan, with 51 associated deaths. Of these, Oakland County had
20 reported human deaths - the highest in the State; and
WHEREAS the spread of West Nile Virus can be prevented in two major ways: (1) personal protective
measures to reduce contact with mosquitoes and (2) public health measures to reduce the population of
infected mosquitoes in the environment; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division has undertaken an informational program to educate
residents about personal protection measures to reduce contact with mosquitoes and has recommended
public health measures, which involve the elimination of larval habitats, larviciding and the focused
spraying of insecticides to kill adult mosquitoes for implementation throughout Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS the Center for Disease Control reports that the combination of mosquito control methods
selected for use in a control program depends on the type of mosquitoes to be controlled and the habitat
structure; and
WHEREAS the concentrated outbreak of West Nile Virus cases in Oakland County merits instituting
proactive public health measures, such as personal protection, habitat eradication, larviciding and
focused mosquito spraying, to reduce the population of infected mosquitoes in the environment; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has designated $500,000 for creation of the West Nile Virus Fund to
be distributed to assist CVTs with the above activities; and
WHEREAS the portion of the annual West Nile Virus Fund appropriation available upon proper
application to each Oakland County CVT has been established by a formula based on total population
(75%) and total square miles (25%).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of the West Nile Virus Fund and hereby supports the Oakland County Executive and Oakland
County Health Division plan to distribute $500,000 to assist CVTs with the above mosquito control
measures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following process shall be followed in seeking reimbursement:
1) The West Nile Virus Fund established by the Board of Commissioners shall be
maintained by the Department of Management and Budget, Fiscal Services Division as a
separate fund to be utilized to help protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of
Oakland County.
2) Each CVT shall submit project expense reimbursement requests to the Fiscal Services
Division, which shall be reported to the Board of Commissioners. Requests shall state the
project purpose and scope,
estimated costs, including any support detail, to insure compliance with policies
established for fund disbursements.
3) In order to secure a West Nile Virus Fund funding commitment at the outset of a project
(pre-project authorization), a CVT may, utilizing the procedures set forth herein, request
reimbursement authorization prior to project completion with the understanding that the
actual disbursement of funds shall not occur until after a CVT demonstrates that it has
actually incurred the expenses eligible for reimbursement under this resolution.
4) The Fiscal Services Division shall account for the activity within the West Nile Virus Fund
for each Oakland County CVT. Utilizing the appropriate formula adopted by the Board of
Commissioners, the accounts shall reflect the amount of the total annual West Nile Virus
Fund appropriation(s) apportioned to each CVT, less any authorized disbursements. The
Fiscal Services Division shall report the status of the West Nile Virus Fund to the Board
of Commissioners.
5) Each CVT request for reimbursement of eligible expenses shall be accompanied by a
resolution authorizing the reimbursement request adopted by the CVT's legislative board
or council.
6) CVT's shall direct all requests for reimbursement of amounts expended or to be
expended by the CVT in connection with project expenses eligible for reimbursement to
the Fiscal Services Division.
7) The Fiscal Services Division shall notify the County Commissioner(s) representing a CVT
of receipt of the reimbursement request. Fiscal Services shall process the reimbursement
request and recommend to the General Government and Finance Committees of the
Board of Commissioners the approval of a disbursement request that is supported by an
existing Board of Commissioner appropriation and meets the requirements of law and
this resolution.
8) In addition to providing a copy of the governing body's adopted resolution authorizing the
reimbursement request, CVT's shall support their reimbursement request by providing the
Health Division with documentation sufficient to allow the Division to ascertain that the
reimbursement requested complies with Board of Commissioner approved policies for the
West Nile Virus Fund and is otherwise authorized by law.
9) Recognizing that Michigan law imposes differing voting requirements for authorizing
County financial participation in projects eligible for reimbursement under this resolution,
no CVT shall receive any disbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund until their
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authorized request has been approved for disbursement by the Board of Commissioners,
via a resolution sponsored by the Commissioner(s) representing the CVT and adopted by
the affirmative voting margin required by law.
10) Any undisbursed amount(s) remaining after September 30, 2003, except reimbursements
authorized under Section 3 above (pre-project authorization) by application filed not later
than August 1, 2003, shall be maintained in the West Nile Virus Fund until finally
distributed according to subsequent Board action. In the event that the West Nile Virus
Fund is closed, any remaining fund balance shall be transferred to the General Fund.
11) Prior to the time the full Board of Commissioners authorizes a particular disbursement as
provided herein, nothing in this resolution creates or is intended to create any binding
obligation or duty on behalf of the County to appropriate funds for the West Nile Virus
Fund in any fiscal year or creates or is intended to create any binding obligation or duty
on behalf of the County to fund or participate in funding any particular CVT project.
12) West Nile Virus Fund appropriation decisions shall be made by the Board of
Commissioners based upon the best interests of the County and the needs of its citizens.
The Board of Commissioners expressly reserves the right to terminate the West Nile
Virus Fund project at any time they, in their sole discretion, believe it to be in the best
interest of the County at large.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #03060)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND DISBURSEMENT POLICY
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 concentrated outbreak of West Nile Virus cases in Oakland County merits instituting
proactive public health measures, such as personal protection, habitat eradication, larviciding
and focused mosquito spraying, to reduce the population of infected mosquitoes in the
environment.
2. The County of Oakland has designated $500,000 for creation of the West Nile Virus Fund to
be distributed to assist CVTs with the above activities.
3. The portion of the annual West Nile Virus Fund appropriation available upon proper
application to each Oakland County CVT has been established by a formula based on total
population (75%) and total square miles (25%).
4. Funding is available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance – Health Emergency
Readiness (account 9407-096000).
5. The following amendment should be made to the FY 2003 Adopted Budget:
Fund Dept. OCA PCA Object Amount
Revenue:
101 90 190000 14000 1582 Prior Year Balance $500,000
Expenditure:
101 90 210000 21000 xxxx West Nile Virus $500,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer 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: Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03045)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS –
REVISION OF @CCESS OAKLAND MASTER FEE STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee recommends that the Resolution be amended to add the following language:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a $5.00 price will be included in the revised @ccess Oakland
Master Fee Structure (copy attached) to cover the statutory fee that is charged for each additional
copy of Vital Records information.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the above report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Access Oakland Master Fee Structure on file in County Clerk’s office.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03045
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS –
REVISION OF @CCESS OAKLAND MASTER FEE STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as provided by Public Act 462 of 1996, Enhanced Access to Public Records Act, the Board of
Commissioners, by approving Miscellaneous Resolution #97165 dated August 14, 1997, adopted the
Oakland County Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy; and
WHEREAS Section 3 (FEES) of the aforementioned policy specifies that, “It is the policy of Oakland
County to charge a reasonable fee for providing enhanced access to a public record”; and
WHEREAS the policy defines “reasonable fee” as a charge calculated to enable recovery, over time, only
those operating expenses directly related to the public body’s provision of enhanced access; and
WHEREAS the policy further specifies that proposed fees shall be presented to and approved by the
Board of Commissioners before they shall be effective; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00026 dated February 24, 2000,
approved a Master Fee Structure for all Oakland County enhanced access products and services; and
WHEREAS a Web-based Vital Records Order product has been sponsored by the Clerk/Register of
Deeds and developed in partnership with the Department of Information Technology, to be offered to
@ccess Oakland customers as part of the strategic rollout of a comprehensive Government program; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology wishes to expand the Master Fee Structure to add
only the Vital Records Order (VRO) product; and
WHEREAS the aforementioned product addition and recommended price is as follows:
Vital Records Order $20.00 per order item
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
revised @ccess Oakland Master Fee Structure (copy attached) which includes the aforementioned Vital
Records Order product being offered.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of @ccess Oakland Master Fee Structure on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03045)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - REVISION
OF @CCESS OAKLAND MASTER FEE STRUCTURE
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 Board of Commissioners per Public Act 462 of 1996, the Enhanced Access to Public
Records Act, approved MR #97165 which adopted the Oakland County Enhanced Access to
Public Records Policy. In Section 3 of the policy, it states that a reasonable fee could be
charged for enhanced access.
2. Since that time numerous products have been added and fees have been updated
accordingly.
3. The Department of Information Technology wishes to expand the Master Fee Structure by
adding a Vital Records Order (VRO) at $20.00 per order item with $5.00 for each additional
copy per statute.
4. For the 1st product, the Clerk/ROD will receive $17.00 with Information Technology receiving
$3.00 for the @ccess Oakland usage. Additional copy fees of $5.00 for the VRO (per statute)
will go to Clerk/ROD.
5. A budget amendment to the FY 2003 and FY 2004 Budget is not recommended at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Long 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: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt,
Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #03046)
By: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER GIS
AND RELATED DATA TO OAKLAND SCHOOLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee recommends that the contract language be amended as follows:
- Section 2.2: strike (Attached hereto)
- Section 3.2: following the words "Oakland Schools by:" insert "Information Technology
Director, or designee"
- Section 3.3: following the words "Oakland Schools by:" insert "Information Technology
Director, or designee"
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the above report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03046
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER GIS
AND RELATED DATA TO OAKLAND SCHOOLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland Schools has requested certain geographic information systems (GIS) and related
land data for use in its projects to be conducted within the County borders; and
WHEREAS the transmission of this data should be provided pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement
and none previously existed relating to the use of this data by Oakland Schools; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County’s Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS State statutes (MCL 45.556-p) state that the Board of Commissioners has the power to “Enter
into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities for the performance of services
jointly”; and
WHEREAS the transmission of the data would benefit the County’s residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approve the attached
intergovernmental agreement and authorize the transfer of the information cited therein, upon the review
and acceptance of the finalized Agreement by Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds the Oakland County to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Oakland and Oakland Schools on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03046)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER GIS
AND RELATED DATA TO OAKLAND SCHOOLS
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 requests authorization to implement an intergovernmental agreement between
Oakland County and Oakland Schools.
2. The agreement would make Geographic Information System (GIS) data owned by Oakland
County available to Oakland Schools without fee or cost.
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3. No budget amendment is recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Potter the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Potter the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Douglas 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: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas, Gregory. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03047)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GIS USE OF FEE AGREEMENT PERMITTING THE
TRANSFER AND USE OF GIS AND RELATED DATA TO W.F. BAIRD AND ASSOCIATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendments.
Retitle the resolution as follows:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GIS USE OF FEE AGREEMENT PERMITTING THE
TRANSFER AND USE OF GIS AND RELATED DATA TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORP
OF ENGINEERS DESIGNATED AGENT, W.F. BAIRD AND ASSOCIATES
Amend the contract language as follows:
Section 3.3: following the words "on behalf of Baird by",
insert "Baird's President, or designee"
Section 3.4: following the words "on behalf of Baird by",
insert "Baird's President, or designee"
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03047
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GIS USE AND WAIVER OF FEE AGREEMENT PERMITTING
THE TRANSFER AND USE OF GIS AND RELATED DATA TO W.F. BAIRD AND ASSOCIATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS W.F. Baird and Associates has requested a waiver of fees for certain geographic information
systems (GIS) and related land data for use in its projects to be conducted within the County borders; and
WHEREAS the projects, performed under the direction of the Army Corps of Engineers, will benefit the
general public and provide important information regarding sediment delivery and land use and
management in Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS the 1997 Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy of Oakland County requires the Board of
Commissioners to approve the waiver of fees; and
WHEREAS the data will be provided to W.F. Baird and Associates pursuant to a Use And Fee Waiver
Agreement, and an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County’s Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the transmission of the data would benefit the County’s residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approve the waiver of fees and
authorize the transfer of the information cited in the Use and Fee Waiver Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of GIS Use and Waiver of Fee Agreement between the County of Oakland and W.F. Baird and
Associates on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03047)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GIS USE OF FEE AGREEMENT PERMITTING THE
TRANSFER AND USE OF GIS AND RELATED DATA TO W. F. BAIRD AND ASSOCIATES
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 requests authorization to enter into an agreement between Oakland County
and W.F. Baird and Associates.
2. The agreement makes Geographic Information System (GIS) data available without fee or
cost to W. F. Baird & Associates. Because they have a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, W. F. Baird and Associates requested the waiver.
3. The projects performed under the direction of the Army Corps of Engineers will benefit the
general public regarding sediment delivery and land use and management in Oakland
County.
4. No budget amendment is recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott 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: Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #03050)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL ELECTION, DISTRICT #3
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph
to strike "May 6, 2003" and insert "May 13, 2003" and that the attached election schedule be substituted
in place of the election schedule originally attached to the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of revised Special Election Schedule County Commissioner – District 3 on file in County Clerk’s
office.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03050
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL ELECTION, DISTRICT #3
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS with the resignation of Lawrence A. Obrecht, effective March 3, 2003, a vacancy exists in the
3rd Oakland County Commissioner District; and
WHEREAS vacancies in the office of Commissioner which occur in odd-numbered years shall be filled by
special elections, and such elections shall be called by the County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby calls for
a Special Election to fill the vacancy which exists in the 3rd Oakland County Commissioner District, and
requests that County Clerk and the Election Scheduling Commission to immediately implement the
attached schedule for a Special Primary Election on May 6, 2003, and a Special Election to be held on
June 17, 2003, to fill said vacancy.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Special Election Schedule County Commissioner – District 3 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #03050)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL ELECTION - DISTRICT #3
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. A vacancy exists in the 3rd Oakland County Commissioner District with the resignation of
Lawrence A. Obrecht effective March 3, 2003.
2. The County Clerk and the Election Scheduling Commission are to implement a Special
Primary Election on May 13, 2003 and a Special Election on June 17, 2003 to fill said
vacancy.
3. Total estimated expenditures for the Special Election are $14,000. Sufficient Funds currently
exist within the Clerk Register of Deeds Elections Division. No budget amendment is
required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson reported by Hatchett the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Middleton the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson,
Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the Community Mental Health
Services Board, recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows:
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BOARD (Three-Year Term ending 3/31/06)
Alvin L. Simmons (Secondary Consumer); Eleanor R. Rzepecki, (Mental Health Services
Provider); John Bowker (Mental Health Services Provider).
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Edward J. Farragher, Member of Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
and Applications for Appointments on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott the appointment of Alvin L. Simmons, Eleanor R. Rzepecki, and
John Bowker, to the Community Mental Health Services Board for a three year term ending March 31,
2006 be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett,
Jamian, Knollenberg. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointments were confirmed.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03061
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ADDED FEDERAL FUNDING TO FIGHT POLLUTION IN
LAKE ST. CLAIR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Great Lakes – Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario - and their connecting
channels form the largest fresh surface water system on Earth; and
WHEREAS the Great Lakes, in their current state, are one of the youngest natural features on the North
American continent. Covering more than 94,000 square miles and draining more than twice as much
land, these freshwater seas hold an estimated 6 quadrillion gallons of water, about one-fifth of the world's
fresh surface water supply and nine-tenths of the U.S. supply; and
WHEREAS the channels that connect the Great Lakes are an important part of the system. One of the
channels is Lake St. Clair. This body of water is a 26-mile long lake north of Detroit between Lakes Huron
and Erie, with the United States on the west and Canada on the east. Lake St. Clair plays a vital role in
the Great Lakes system; and
WHEREAS the Great Lakes system, including Lake St. Clair, greatly affects our way of life, as well as all
aspects of the natural environment, from weather and climate, to wildlife and habitat; and
WHEREAS Lake St. Clair supplies drinking water to 6 million U.S. and Canadian citizens and has a direct
effect on the water flowing downstream into Lakes Erie and Ontario. It is the most productive sportfishery
in the Great Lakes and is one of the most heavily used portions of the Great Lakes for recreational
boating; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes that Lake St. Clair has been
plagued with beach closings, sewage overflows, invasive species, toxic contamination and other ills. For
far too long a period of time, these environmental hazards have been overlooked when it came to
restoring and protecting the water resources of the Great Lakes; and
WHEREAS Representative Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak) and Representative Candice Miller (R-Harrison
Twp.) have introduced a resolution which supports three bills pending in Congress seeking to make Lake
St. Clair eligible for millions of dollars in extra federal aid.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the efforts of Representative Levin and Representative Miller and urges the United States
Congress to pass these bills to help protect Lake St. Clair and ensure that the lake is a healthy and
productive resource for the millions who rely on this invaluable resource for their drinking water.
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 and federal legislatures, the Michigan
Association of Counties, the Great Lakes Commission and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Middleton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett,
Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancy for the Area Agency on Aging 1-B,
recommends the filling of that vacancy as follows:
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AREA AGENCY ON AGING (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/04)
Greg Jamian
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
AYES: Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett,
Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the appointment of Greg Jamian to the Area Agency on
Aging for a two year term ending December 31, 2004 be confirmed.
AYES: McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointment was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03062
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND MEDICAL BENEFITS
BEYOND THE PREVIOUS ONE YEAR TIME FRAME FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED
TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as a result of the September 11th act of terrorism against the United States, the Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #01269 authorizing the County to supplement the
military pay for employees called to active military duty; and
WHEREAS employees activated for military service usually receive substantially less pay from the military
than from their normal County paycheck and by the County supplementing the employee’s military pay,
they receive pay comparable to their total County compensation; and
WHEREAS the County does not pay medical benefits for the employee and employee’s dependents
when employees are called to active duty. Miscellaneous resolution #01269 also authorized the County
to provide, for up to one year, the medical benefits for dependents of employees called to active duty; and
WHEREAS the one year timeframe will soon lapse since the first eligible employee began receiving this
authorized benefit for their family under miscellaneous resolution #01269; and
WHEREAS Oakland County remains committed to supporting the Oakland County employees, who out of
commitment to the protection of their country, have dedicated their time and energy to serve as military
reservists.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to
active duty be extended for the entire duration the employee is considered to be serving active military
duty under the qualifying parameters outlined in Miscellaneous Resolution #01269.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03063
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of Commissioners for
Grades 1 - 21 provide for a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary
grade placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the Second Quarterly Report for FY2003 identifies the reviews completed and the salary
grade changes recommended by the Personnel Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement salary
grade changes resulting from Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS additional funding is available in Parks and Recreation and FM&O funds for the
recommended classification changes in those departments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Second Quarterly Report for FY 2003, which includes the
following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Library Tech II 6 6 51301-06702
Reclassify one position to new
Class, Jail Library Technician,
OT Non-exempt
Junior Accountant 8 9 12701-03620
Reclassify one position to new
class, Reimbursement Accounts
Specialist, OT Non-exempt
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following salary grade changes be approved:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location Position
Chief-Recreation 14 16 53405-07105
Library Tech Support Specialist 7 8 51301-03538
Supervisor-Right of Way 14 13 61318-03219
Alarm Technician 11 9 14770-01433
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the overtime designation for the following classifications be changed
from Exempt to Non-Exempt with no change in salary:
Equalization Technology Support Supervisor
Supervisor-Land Description & Mapping
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classification be retitled with no change in salary:
Chemist-Crime Lab retitled to Chemist–Forensic Lab
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following unused classifications be deleted from the Salary
Schedule:
Materials Management Records Supervisor
Supervisor-Drain Financial & Administrative Support
Supv-Right of Way-Bonus
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03064
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE OPTION AGREEMENT AND LEASE ADDENDUM, 5640 WILLIAMS LAKE ROAD,
WATERFORD, MI 48329
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, And Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland presently leases 1,100 square feet of office space at 5640 Williams
Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan for use by the Oakland County Community Corrections "IN STEP"
program; and
WHEREAS the present lease for office space will expire on May 4, 2003; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the authorization of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Planning and
Building Committee, the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have negotiated
the terms and conditions of a new lease option agreement and lease addendum with the Charter
Township of Waterford; and
WHEREAS the term of the new lease option agreement and lease addendum shall commence on
May 4, 2003 and expire on May 4, 2006. Rent for the term of the lease shall continue at a rate of $1.00
per year; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all the necessary agreements and documents related to the attached lease option agreement
and lease addendum between the Charter Township of Waterford and the County of Oakland, and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Community
Corrections that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached lease option agreement and lease addendum for premises located at 5640
Williams Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan 48329.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the attached lease option agreement and lease addendum for the premises
located at 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan between the County of Oakland and the
Charter Township of Waterford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Lease Option Agreement and Lease Addendum
between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Waterford.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease Option Agreement and Lease Addendum on file in County Clerk’s offices.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03065
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - AUTOMON
ELECTRONIC REPORTING FOR PROBATION VIOLATORS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Public Services Community Corrections Division and the City of Southfield
District Court currently utilize the automated reporting system PAM by AutoMon Corporation; and
WHEREAS the PAM kiosk system allows offenders in good standing to report via a biometrics handprint;
and
WHEREAS offenders can report without the assistance of a Case manager or of a Probation Officer
thereby allowing these staff to deal with higher risk offenders; and
WHEREAS it can help increase public safety by having high risk offenders report as often as directed in
addition to reporting to their case manager / probation officer; and
WHEREAS the current two (2) systems are monitoring over 600 offenders without added staff costs; and
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WHEREAS the current system is outdated and is experiencing significant down time due to system
disconnects and interruptions; and
WHEREAS the updated system will cost $15,000 per kiosk to replace with an additional $250 for
networking the kiosk; and
WHEREAS the current kiosks permit probationers to utilize only the two (2) locations cited. However if
more kiosk locations were added compliance and payment opportunities would be increased.
Additionally, this could mitigate the use of local probation resources at a time when the County may be
forced to restrict the use of the jail due to overcrowding; and
WHEREAS this purchase defers the need to hire staff to handle increased caseloads; and
WHEREAS the salary of one (1) entry level case manager or probation officer with benefits is currently
$48,399, which does not include the cost of office space, a workstation with a computer, training, and
initial hiring costs associated with any position; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division is requesting that monies from Contingency be utilized to
purchase their updated kiosk; and
WHEREAS the 46th District Court will pay for their new kiosk and be reimbursed by the County from non-
52nd District Court Technology Incentive monies allocated to them.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
Community Corrections Division's purchase of a new PAM kiosk.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03066
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT-USE OF AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County receives grant funding from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
(ATPA) under provisions of Public Act 10 of 1986; and
WHEREAS the grant conditions issued by the ATPA allows for funds received or generated as a result of
automobile theft activities, including receipts from sale of property, which may be used to enhance
automobile theft prevention programs; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $20,395 is available as of February 1, 2003 from the confiscation
and sale of stolen vehicles through the efforts of the Oakland County Automobile Theft Prevention Unit;
and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Department is requesting a portion of these funds be utilized to provide funding
for eight officers to attend the North Central Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto
Theft Investigators annual Motor Vehicle Theft conference in Tinley Park, Illinois, to examine the latest
automobile theft and insurance fraud detection methods; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to attend this conference is $3,000 for the eight officers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $3,000 of forfeited funds from the Sheriff Departments Auto Theft Prevention Forfeited Funds
account for the purpose attending the above named conference.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03067
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - ACCEPTANCE OF WEIGHT EQUIPMENT DONATED BY THE
DETROIT LIONS, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Lions, Inc. wants to donate to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office workout
equipment; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is willing to accept such equipment; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will be responsible for all costs associated with
maintenance of the equipment; and
WHEREAS the equipment will be used for training purposes and will enhance the work out room for
deputies in the Sheriff Department; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204, Procedure for Acceptance of a Gift Donation from Private
Sources, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on July 14, 1984, provides for official acknowledgment
and acceptance of gifts, with financial implication to the County, by the Board of Commissioners through
signed resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
and accepts the attached list of equipment from the Detroit Lions, Inc.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of list of Used Equipment on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03068
BY: Thomas A. Law, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4206 AND SENATE BILL 195 –
DETROIT WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 195 and House Bill 4206 would create an independent, impartial oversight board
to oversee the water supply of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department for fair representation of all
its ratepayers; and
WHEREAS there have been numerous problems with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
involving delinquent accounts, rate increases, water main breaks, and security lapses, many of which
stem back over thirty (30) years; and
WHEREAS this legislation is needed to establish accountability in a system that supplies water to nearly
half of all Michigan residents; and
WHEREAS these bills would provide for representation from Western Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and
Genesee Counties, as well as from the City of Detroit; and
WHEREAS these bills would not take over the Water System from the City of Detroit, but would instead
create an authority, similar to the Michigan Public Service Commission, to oversee the administration of
contracts over $50,000, including the contracts that establish rates for suburban customers; and
WHEREAS Detroit would maintain ownership of the system and continue to be in charge of its day-to-day
operations; and
WHEREAS these bills will provide the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s employees with
Whistleblower protection and provide consumers with protection against improper billing practices; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4206 received strong bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, and both
bills passed the Senate by a vote of 23 to 14; and
WHEREAS all of Michigan’s residents should have the right to a safe, steady, and cost-efficient water
supply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners express our
wholehearted support and endorsement for the passage, and signing into law of Senate Bill 195 and
House Bill 4206.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Governor of
the State of Michigan, as well as to local and statewide media outlets.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
LAW, KNOLLENBERG, MOFFITT, McMILLIN,
PALMER, LONG, PATTERSON, CRAWFORD
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:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Antrim County Bd. Of Comm. – Resolution Urging the State to Regulate the Use of De-Icers in
and Around Lakes in Michigan.
b. Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources – Letter to Parks and Recreation re: DTE Energy Tree
Planting Grant Program
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Letter from Terry L. Davis – regarding County Jail Overcrowding
The Board adjourned at 11:22 a.m. to the call of the Chair or April 17, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
FRANK H. MILLARD, JR. THOMAS A.LAW
Deputy Clerk Chairperson