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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 17, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 9:51 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, Webster, Wilson, Zack. (24)
ABSENT: Suarez (absent with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Martin J. Knollenberg.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Bullard supported by Crawford the minutes of the June 12, 2003, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Jamian the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Webster, Wilson, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the agenda was approved as printed.
Chairperson Thomas A. Law introduced Eric Wilson as the new Commissioner of District #3.
Rick Sanborn addressed the Board to present three awards to Oakland County for Outstanding
Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, and
Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting.
Joy Calloway addressed the Board to present information about Oakland Primary Health Services, Inc.
Chairperson Thomas A. Law, along with County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, and Commissioners
Patterson, Bullard and Middleton presented a Proclamation honoring the 100th Anniversary of the
Oakland County 4-H Fair.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
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Deputy Clerk Frank Millard read a communication from Chairperson Thomas A. Law appointing David
Slade to the Community Corrections Advisory Board for a term ending July 20, 2004 filling the vacancy of
Sandy Kosik who recently retired.
The following people addressed the board: Commissioner John Scott, Bill McMaster, Commissioner
Mattie Hatchett, and Christy Hicks.
Moved by Moss supported by Douglas the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page 276.) The resolutions
on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03152
BY: George W. Suarez, District #24
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS – FISCAL YEAR 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 AND 2003 ALLOCATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Environmental Infrastructure
Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share
of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
Miracle Road water main upgrade, Miracle Road sanitary sewer upgrade, storm sewers for Miracle Drive
Freda, Karam, Dallas and Palmer and the George W. Kuhn Drain Projects; and
WHEREAS the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the
City of Madison Heights is $129,908.98 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to the City of Madison Heights 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 the City of Madison Heights as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and
FY 2003 appropriations in the amount of $129,908.98 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund (Account #90-263246-41000-3985) to repay the City of Madison Heights for expenses incurred in
connection with the water main, sanitary sewer and storm drain projects, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GEORGE SUAREZ
Copy of City of Madison Heights Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request and Plan
Overview on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03152)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS - FISCAL YEAR 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 AND 2003 ALLOCATIONS
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 $129,908.98 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for
FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 to reimburse the City of Madison
Heights for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
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2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03154
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET / EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local units of government including
original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units as approved by the Board of
Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the Charter Township of Highland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign this
contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2003 and Fiscal Year 2004 budget be amended as
follows:
FY 2003 FY 2004
General Fund Revenue
12-140000-44100-0903 Reimb. Equalization Svs $28,116 $112,463
General Fund Expenditures
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency 28,116 112,463
$_ _ -0- $ -0-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contract
with the aforementioned municipality as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Charter
Township of Highland on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03143)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03143 on July 7,
2003, 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
259
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03143
BY: Chuck Moss, District #20 and Greg Jamian, District #16
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; 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
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for Bloomfield Township is $17,091.49 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to Bloomfield Township for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by Bloomfield Township as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$17,091.49 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay Bloomfield
Township for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and Exhibit A, B and C on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #03143)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -
FISCAL YEAR 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. Funding of $17,091.49 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse
Bloomfield Township for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03144)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03144 on July 7,
2003, 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
260
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03144
BY: Chuck Moss, District #20
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Birmingham has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Birmingham is $6,720.39 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Birmingham for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Birmingham as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$6,720.39 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Birmingham for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices
are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
Copy of City of Birmingham West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03144)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- FISCAL YEAR 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. Funding of $6,720.39 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse the
City of Birmingham for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03145)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
AND VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03145 on July 7,
2003, 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
261
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03145
BY: Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
AND VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine Lake
have submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in
connection with an eligible mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine
Lake is $15,039.56 (Commerce Township $13,420.99, Village of Wolverine Lake $1,618.57) from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine Lake for expenses
incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine Lake as eligible for reimbursement
from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$15,039.56 (Commerce Township $13,420.99, Village of Wolverine Lake $1,618.57) from the West Nile
Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine
Lake for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHRISTINE LONG
Copy of Charter Township of Commerce and Village of Wolverine Lake West Nile Virus Fund
Reimbursement Request and Attachments A, B and C on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03145)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
AND VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE - FISCAL YEAR 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. Funding of $15,039.56 (Commerce Township $13,420.99, Village of Wolverine Lake
$1,618.57) is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse Commerce
Township and Village of Wolverine Lake for this project; no additional appropriation is
required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03148)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FERNDALE –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03148 on July 7,
2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
262
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03148
BY: David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FERNDALE –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Ferndale has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Ferndale is $7,473.75 from the West
Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Ferndale for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito
control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Ferndale as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$7,473.75 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Ferndale for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID COULTER
Copy of City of Ferndale West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and attachments A, B and C on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03148)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FERNDALE -
FISCAL YEAR 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. Funding of $7,473.75 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse the
City of Ferndale for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03149)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03149 on July 7,
2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
263
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03149
BY: David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Hazel Park has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Hazel Park is $6,340.46 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Hazel Park for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Hazel Park as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$6,340.46 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Hazel
Park for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID COULTER
Copy of City of Hazel Park West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and attachments A, B and C
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03149)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK -
FISCAL YEAR 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. Funding of $6,340.46 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse the
City of Hazel Park for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03150)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BERKLEY –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03150 on July 7,
2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
264
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03150
BY: Vincent Gregory, District #21
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BERKLEY –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Berkley has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Berkley is $5,234.20 from the West
Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Berkley for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito
control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Berkley as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$5,234.20 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Berkley
for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
VINCENT GREGORY
Copy of City of Berkley West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03150)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BERKLEY -
FISCAL YEAR 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. Funding of $5,234.20 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse the
City of Berkley for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03151)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LAKE
ANGELUS - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03151 on July 7,
2003, 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
265
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03151
BY: John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LAKE
ANGELUS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Lake Angelus has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Lake Angelus is $327.71 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Lake Angelus for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Lake Angelus as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$327.71 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Lake
Angelus for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN SCOTT
Copy of City of Lake Angelus West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03151)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LAKE
ANGELUS – FISCAL YEAR 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. Funding of $327.21 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse the
City of Lake Angelus for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03153)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES’ PROPOSAL TO REDUCE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03153 on July 7,
2003, 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 17, 2003
266
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03153
BY: William R. Patterson, District #1, and Charles E. Palmer, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES' PROPOSAL TO REDUCE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) are State of Michigan payments to local units of
government in lieu of property taxes for all tax-reverted, recreation and forest land that is owned by the
State and administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR); and
WHEREAS Michigan Compiles Laws, Sections 324.2150 to 324.2151, requires the State to pay $2.00 per
acre on all tax-reverted, gifted, and state property purchased prior to 1933, that is under the jurisdiction of
the DNR; and
WHEREAS Michigan Compiles Laws, Sections 324.2152 to 324.2154, requires the State to make
payment in-lieu of taxes based on the assessed value of the property, as set by the State Tax
Commission, on state property purchased after 1933, that is under the jurisdiction of the DNR; and
WHEREAS the DNR has claimed that they are unable to meet their obligations on state purchased land
and has announced that they will not be paying the state's summer tax bills to local units that amount to
almost $2 million in July 2003; and
WHEREAS for 2004, the DNR has proposed drastic cuts in PILT payments to local units of government
for state purchased land; and
WHEREAS the DNR proposal would only pay local governments $2.00 per acre on state-purchased land.
A dollar each would go to the township and county, however, non-county or non-township related
millages for the 6-mil State Education Tax, Intermediate School Districts, local school bonds, airport
authorities, library districts, etc. would receive nothing under the plan; and
WHEREAS the Senate Fiscal Agency reports that the proposed DNR plan would cost local units of
government $7.7 million on a program that paid out just under $10 million in 2002-03; and
WHEREAS in Oakland County, the cities and villages would experience a combined revenue loss of
$229,000 and the county would lose $175,000. The revenue loss for all taxing authorities within Oakland
County would amount to $1.2 million; and
WHEREAS the DNR proposal compounds the devastating loss of revenue that our cities, villages,
townships and counties are undergoing from the reductions in revenue sharing. Local programs and
services are reliant upon these sources of revenue for their operations; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Townships Association is in opposition to the extreme cuts being proposed by
the Department of Natural Resources and is reviewing legislation contained in Senate Bill 521, that
instead would freeze all PILT obligations at their current levels.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
opposes the proposal by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to drastically cut Payment in
Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to local units of government for state purchased land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Oakland County delegation to the
state legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Municipal League, the Michigan
Township Association and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
WILLIAM PATTERSON, CHARLES PALMER
Copy memo from Sheryl L. Mitchell, Senior Analyst on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #03133)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION TO GRANT A FEDERAL
CHARTER TO THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03133 on July 7,
2003, 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 #03133
BY: Thomas F. Middleton, District #4; John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION TO GRANT A FEDERAL
CHARTER TO THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Bills known as Senate Bill 478 and House of Representatives Bill 1043 were introduced in the
108th Congress on February 27, 2003; and
WHEREAS passage of these Bills would grant a Federal Charter to the Korean War Veterans
Association, Inc.; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the Association includes organizing, promoting, and maintaining for
benevolent and charitable purposes an association of persons who have seen honorable service in the
Armed Forces during the Korean War, and of certain other persons; and
WHEREAS the Association provides a means of contact and communication among members; and
WHEREAS the Association promotes the establishment of war and other memorials commemorative of
persons who served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS the Association provides aid to needy Korean War Veterans, their wives and children, and the
widows and children of persons who were members of the Association at the time of their death; and
WHEREAS a Federal Charter will provide the Korean War Veterans Association the recognition and
rights enjoyed by other Federally Chartered veterans organizations.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
Korean War Veterans Association and urges that the 108th Congress pass bills S. 478 and H.R. 1043.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon adoption, copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Michigan’s
Representatives and Senators.
Chairperson we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS F. MIDDLETON, JOHN A. SCOTT,
CHUCK MOSS, GEORGE M. SUAREZ, TOM
McMILLIN, HUGH D. CRAWFORD, PETER
WEBSTER, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, EILEEN
KOWALL, MARTIN KNOLLENBERG,
CHARLES PALMER, THOMAS A. LAW, DAVID
COULTER, MICHAEL ROGERS, MATTIE
HATCHETT, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, GREG
JAMIAN, BILL BULLARD, CHRISTINE LONG
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #03142)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE MICHIGAN ITS SHARE OF FEDERAL TRANSIT
FUNDING AND FOR GREATER FUNDING FOR BUS PROJECTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03142 on July 7,
2003, 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 #03142
BY: Chuck Moss, District #15
IN RE: URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE MICHIGAN ITS SHARE OF FEDERAL TRANSIT FUNDING
AND FOR GREATER FUNDING FOR BUS PROJECTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The United States Congress reauthorizes transportation expenditures every five years, and
the current authorizing legislation, TEA 21 (Transportation Efficiency for the 21st Century), will be expiring
with Fiscal Year 2002/2003; and
WHEREAS Federal public transportation funding is appropriated by Congress as part of this
appropriations process; and
WHEREAS The State of Michigan historically receives no greater than 45% to 50% of the tax dollars it
sends to Washington as part of the national transit trust fund; and
WHEREAS As part of TEA 21, states have been guaranteed a minimum of 90% return of all tax dollars in
the highway trust fund but no guarantee was granted to transit projects; and
WHEREAS currently only 20% of Federal discretionary funding for transit projects may be allocated to
bus or bus facilities while 65% of all public transportation ridership is provided on buses in this country;
and
WHEREAS SMART is the public transit provider in southeastern Michigan and receives Federal
transportation funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
SMART’s position and urges the Michigan Congressional delegation to support all measures that would
guarantee that a minimum of 90% return of all transit trust funds be returned to the state of origin.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a minimum of 33% of Federal transit discretionary funds be allocated
to bus and bus facility projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Clerk send copies of this resolution to all Michigan Senators and
Representatives and to SMART.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOSS, PALMER, PATTERSON, KOWALL,
CRAWFORD, SCOTT, POTTER, JAMIAN,
MOFFITT, BULLARD, ROGERS,
KNOLLENBERG, WEBSTER, COLEMAN,
GREGORY, SUAREZ, ZACK, COULTER,
HATCHETT
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03155
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 (DUCT CONNECTION AND SHEET
METAL SUPPLY PROJECT) - CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS
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 (Duct
Connection & Sheet Metal Supply 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 276.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03156
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (DUCT CONNECTION AND
SHEET METAL SUPPLY PROJECT) - CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS
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 (Duct Connection & Sheet Metal Supply 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 Richard Clark and Toni Shad, who are
representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to
the Board of Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby
confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional Directors shall cease to serve
when the Project is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan
therefor.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby
repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03140
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RUMMELL RELIEF DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
WHEREAS pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, MCL 280.461 et
seq., (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Drain Code"), and as a matter of public health, the Rummell
Relief Drainage District was established and the cost of the construction, operation and maintenance of
the Rummell Relief Drain ("Drain") was apportioned against the City of Southfield, the City of Lathrup
Village, the Village of Beverly Hills, the Township of Southfield and the County of Oakland (herein, the
"Public Corporations"); and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 478 of the Drain Code, the Rummell Relief Drainage District, through its
Drainage Board, is required to operate and maintain the Rummell Drain, apportion the necessary costs
and expenses incurred in the administration, operation and maintenance of the Rummell Drain; and such
costs and expenses which are not otherwise covered by contract shall be paid by the Public Corporations
assessed for the cost of the Drain; and
WHEREAS there exists a public health necessity to plan, design and reconstruct the open channel of the
existing Drain (hereinafter referred to as the "Project"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to improve and repair the existing Rummell Drain and to pay such costs and
expenses with interest thereon to the Drainage District in installments extending over a period not
exceeding twenty-five (25) years; and pursuant to the Drain Code, the Drainage District is authorized to
issue Drainage District Bonds (the "Bonds") and, County of Oakland may pledge its full faith and credit for
the payment of such Bonds and the interest thereon; and
WHEREAS there is an urgent need of such improvements in order to promote the health and welfare of
the residents thereof, which facilities would likewise benefit the County and its residents, and the parties
hereto have concluded that such facilities can be provided and financed most economically and efficiently
by the Drainage District through the exercise of the powers conferred by the Drain Code; and
WHEREAS the consulting engineers have prepared preliminary plans for the Project and estimates of the
cost and period of usefulness thereof, all of which have been submitted to and approved by the Drainage
Board and the governing body of each Public Corporation and placed on file with the office of the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that the cost of the Project be financed in part by the issuance of the Bonds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. The Rummell Relief Drain Reconstruction Project Contract
dated as of __________ ____, 2003 between the County, the City of Southfield, the City of
Lathrup Village, the Village of Beverly Hills, and the Township of Southfield, which form of
contract is attached hereto as Exhibit A be and the same is approved and adopted, and the
Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners is authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the same for and on behalf of the County, in as many counterparts as may be deemed
advisable, after the Contract has been executed by the appropriate officials of the City of
Southfield, the City of Lathrup Village, the Village of Beverly Hills, and the Township of Southfield.
2. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code of 1956, as
amended, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby pledges irrevocably the full faith and
credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and
agrees that, in the event the City of Southfield, the City of Lathrup Village, the Village of Beverly
Hills, the Township of Southfield or the County shall fail or neglect to account to the County
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Treasurer of the County for the amount of any contract payments when due, the amount thereof
shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make
such advancement to the extent necessary.
3. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out
of County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County
Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all
remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid.
4. The County Executive is authorized and directed, if necessary, to file an application to the
Department of Treasury of the State of Michigan on behalf of the County for permission to issue
and sell the Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final
official statement for the Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the preliminary and
final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other things necessary for
compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Rule") . The County Treasurer is authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to
do all other things that are necessary to effectuate the sale and delivery of the Bonds.
6. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on
behalf of the County (i) a certificate of the County to comply with the requirements for a
continuing disclosure undertaking of the County pursuant to subsection (b) (5) of the Rule and (ii)
amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate
(the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the "Continuing
Disclosure Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and
carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any
failure of the County to comply with and carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure
Certificate shall be as set forth therein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Rummell Relief Drain Reconstruction Project Contract, Exhibit A and Exhibit B on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03140)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RUMMELL RELIEF DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS
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 is requesting authorization from Oakland County for a Bond
Issue pursuant to provisions of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended.
2. The resolution provides for Oakland County to pledge its full faith and credit to the
Rummell Relief Drainage District Drain Bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,710,000 for
the purpose of constructing the Rummell Relief Drain Improvements.
3. The project includes bridge replacements with the City of Southfield responsible for 100%
of the bridge replacement cost of $1,628,000.
4. The drain repair portion of the project cost is estimated at $2,082,000 and will be
apportioned to the benefiting public corporations (Oakland County, City of Southfield, City
of Lathrup Village, Village of Beverly Hills, and the Township of Southfield).
5. Oakland County, on account of benefit for road drainage, is responsible for 2.9877% of
the drain repair portion of the project, or $62,204.
6. It is anticipated that the 2003 series bonds will be sold in July 2003, with interest rate
being determined by the market.
7. Funding is available in the FY 2003 Non-Departmental Current Drain Assessment
account to cover the County’s drain repair construction apportionment of $62,204;
allowing the County to opt out of the bond sale and avoid annual bond interest payments.
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8. No additional General Fund monies or amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 276.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03157)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – FEMA
SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FOR TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS 2002 – ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above mentioned resolution on July 9, 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 #03157
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – FEMA
SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FOR TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS 2002 - ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act For Further Recovery From and Response to
Terrorist Attacks on the United States was passed by the Congress and signed by the President on
August 2, 2002; and
WHEREAS the Act authorizes federal funding for the updating of Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
with special emphasis on terrorism preparedness; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division will serve as the
administrating agency for providing grants to local governments; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness
grant funding in the amount of $70,746 on the date of the sub-grant award through December 12, 2003;
and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process subject to approval of the Department of Corporation Counsel 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 State of Michigan in the amount of $70,746.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation 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 – Emergency Response and Preparedness, Oakland County Michigan FY 2002
FEMA Supplemental Grant for Terrorism Preparedness Program Narrative, letter from John Ort, Deputy
State Director of Emergency Management, and State of Michigan Fiscal Year 2002 Supplemental Funds
Grant Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03157)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – FEMA
SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FOR TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS 2002 – 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 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act For Further Recovery From and Response to
Terrorist Attacks on the United States was passed by the Congress and signed by the
President on August 2, 2002.
2. The County Executive – Emergency Response and Preparedness Division has been
awarded $70,746, for the updating of Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) with special
emphasis on terrorism preparedness.
3. The grant covers one (1) existing Office Assistant I (PTNE) position.
4. The grant period is from December 16, 2002 through December 12, 2003.
5. A budget amendment to the FY 2003 Special Revenue Budget is recommended as
specified below:
Revenue
1-11-276-100603-70001-0113 Grants – Federal Rev. $70,746
Expense
2-11-276-200901-70001-2001 Salaries (PTNE) $ 7,480
2-11-276-200901-70001-2002 Overtime 9,386
2-11-276-200901-70001-2075 Fringe Benefits 3,877
2-11-276-200901-70001-3348 Prof. Svs. 20,103
2-11-276-200901-70001-4172 Material & Supplies 8,900
2-11-276-200901-70001-6666 Printing 21,000
$ 70,746
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster,
Wilson, Zack, Bullard. (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 #03158
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: TREASURER DEPARTMENT- REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution #02236 requires that a 50% reduction
in the cost of positions vacated through the Incentive Program for Retirement shall be adhered to before
filling retirement vacancies; and
WHEREAS the Treasurer had two (2) GF/GP employees who opted to retire under this program; and
WHEREAS the Department's 50% cost reduction goal is $89,789; and
WHEREAS the Treasurer proposes a reorganization to include the deletion of one (1) Chief Treasurer
Accounting position in the Administration unit; and
WHEREAS the job duties of the deleted Chief Treasurer Accounting position will be reassigned to the
Deputy Treasurer and Treasurer Cash Accounting Supervisor position; and
WHEREAS the additional duties being re-assigned to the Treasurer Cash Accounting Supervisor position
and will increase the level of accountability for that classification; and
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WHEREAS the Treasurer requested that the salary level of the Investment Administrator position be
reviewed; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department conducted an outside salary survey and determined that the
current salary range could be more competitive and are recommending an increase.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
deletion of one (1) GF/GP Chief/Treasurer Accounting position from Administration, (#71101-03289).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to increase the appointed Investment Administrator position, (#71101-
07167), from a flat rate of $73,361 to the following new range:
Base 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR
$61,421 $65,118 $68,818 $72,513 $76,214 $79,916
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to increase the salary of the Treasurer Cash Accounting Supervisor
classification and position (#71101-00951)from salary grade 13 to salary grade 14, and change the
overtime status to exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer Department budget be amended for FY 2003 and FY
2004 as follows:
FY 2003 FY 2004
General Fund(101)
Expenditures
Dept. 22 Treasurer:
2-22-221120-01000-2001 Salaries ($16,787) ($87,291)
2-22-221120-01000-2074 Fringes ( 6,044) ( 31,427)
2-22-221120-24000-2001 Salaries 1,261 6,555
2-22-221120-24000-2074 Fringes 340 1,770
2-32-221120-20000-2001 Salaries 654 3,402
2-32-221120-20000-2074 Fringes 177 918
Sub-Total Treasurer Budget ($20,399) ($106,073)
Dept. 90 Non-Departmental:
2-90-290000-25000-9006 Budget Task $20,399 $106,073
Sub-Total Non-Dept. Budget $20,399 $106,073
Net General Fund Amendment $ -0- $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03159
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2003 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 Budgeting 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, and Section 23,
which authorizes budget amendments for variance between estimated revenue and projected
expenditures, amendments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 Second Quarter Financial Forecast Report has identified several
variances and budget amendments are recommended; and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court is requesting a budget amendment to reallocate expenses in the
amount of $23,600 to correctly recognize 90% recovery of Defense Attorney Fees; and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court - Division II is requesting a budget amendment to transfer a portion of
projected favorable Salaries to Training, Psychological, and Medical Exams account to cover cost related
to PSI Assessments; and
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WHEREAS the Circuit Court is requesting a budget amendment in the amount of $25,000 to cover
nominal usage in Visiting Judge expense; and
WHEREAS an amendment in the amount of $10,000 is necessary to accurately reflect revenue received
for Record Retention photocopies in the Clerk/Register of Deeds' budget; and
WHEREAS an amendment in the amount of $1,300,000 is requested by the Clerk/Register of Deeds to
adjust the professional services contract for document processing and Mortgage revenue to reflect the
increase in activity; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner is requesting to increase revenue budget Reimbursement charges
from other funds in the amount of $70,000 for costs incurred for Professional Services and Recognition
Events related to the ISO 9000 Program; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment in the amount of $59,368 is requested within the Health Division to
more accurately reflect fees for Immunizations, which is currently reflected in Clinical Charges; and
WHEREAS Animal Control is requesting a budget amendment in the amount of $14,525 to transfer
Postage allocation to Mailroom, as activity for mailing licenses is currently handled by the County
mailroom; and
WHEREAS the Non-Departmental State Inventory Payments per P.A. 228 reflect an unfavorable revenue
variance in the amount of $300,000 due to overestimated Budget, and a sufficient favorable variance is
projected within the Sheriff's Aviation General Fund/General Purpose expenditure portion, which can
offset the unfavorable variance; and
WHEREAS the savings of $51,500 within the Treasurer's Postage budget and several General
Fund/General Purpose departmental Micrographic Reproduction appropriations totaling $60,955 is
recommended to be reallocated to the Non-Departmental Contingency account; and
WHEREAS an amendment in the amount of $409,756 is recommended to the Health Division's Satellite
Centers to cover cost associated with the Substance Abuse Program, and sufficient funding is available
within the Non-Departmental Contingency account and the Health Division's Controllable Personnel from
projected favorability; and
WHEREAS Circuit Court has a favorable variance within its Grant Match account and is requesting a
budget amendment to the Friend of the Court Fund to add Telephone Communications allocation in the
amount of $114,000, which was inadvertently omitted from the budget; and
WHEREAS Budget adjustments reducing Micrographics Fund revenue by $291,257 is recommended to
meet appropriate fund balance; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner is requesting an amendment to the Drain Equipment Fund in the
amount of $50,000 to reduce Copier Machine revenue budget, as they no longer charge the Drains for
this equipment; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Aviation Fund is projecting a favorable variance in the amount of $300,000 due to
lower than anticipated expenditures for the Interest Expense and Depreciation for the helicopters and
amendment is recommended to reduce these expenditures; and
WHEREAS an amendment is recommended in the amount of $5,500 for the Printing, Mailing and
Convenience Copier Fund, as this fund no longer handles bulk mailing; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #03082 authorized the Equalization Office Remodeling Project and
computer equipment purchase, and a budget amendment in the amount of $4,000 is required to
accurately allocate costs; and
WHEREAS the entire budget task reduction of $15,000 for the Information Technology Fund travel was
allocated to Information Technology - Administration and $13,530 should be reallocated to more
accurately reflect expenses within the actual user divisions; and
WHEREAS an amendment is recommended to the Information Technology Fund balance, to appropriate
funds in the amount of $11,134, originally designated for address management, to used for GIS
Professional Services; and
WHEREAS an amendment is recommended to the Information Technology Fund balance, to appropriate
funds in the amount of $120,621, which were reserved for Drain Records Conversion project per
Miscellaneous Resolution #02169 for equipment purchases currently under the $5,000 threshold; and
WHEREAS an amendment is requested to the Information Technology Fund to reappropriate external
revenue in the amount of $262,500 for Enhanced Access Fees per GASB 34 reporting requirements; and
WHEREAS the creation of a Property Tax Forfeiture Fund is necessary for a more appropriate accounting
structure to track Land Sales activities on a yearly basis; and
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WHEREAS the Jail Data Warehouse project team is working to assist with a 5 year legacy history to
assist booking at the Oakland County Jail to identify prior inmates and their histories and funds are
available in the designated fund balance of the General Fund under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) in General Ledger Account (#9407-970000). Project estimate is
$103,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the Fiscal Year 2003
Second Quarter Financial Forecast.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $103,000 from the FY 2003 Designated Fund Balance for HIPAA
General Fund, GL account 9407-970000, be redesignated for Jail Data Warehouse and appropriated as
follows:
GENERAL FUND (101)
Revenue
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $103,000
Expenditure
90-310000-98636-8001 Transfer to IT Jail Data Warehouse $103,000
Total $ -0-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes amendments to the FY 2003 Budget as detailed
in the resolution per Schedule A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the an amendment be made to transfer FY 2002 Year End Balances
from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund in the amount of $171,032.37 for revenues and $153,292.13 for
expenditures, to the newly created Property Tax Forfeiture Fund as detailed in Schedule B.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moss supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson,
Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03160
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 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 with the exception of new and future shopping cart
products; 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 the use of existing web site enterprise shopping cart functionality offers @ccess Oakland
customers an opportunity to purchase hard and soft good items such as maps, park permits, training
classes, etc., as part of the strategic rollout of a comprehensive eGovernment program; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology wishes to expand the Master Fee Structure to add
a standard pricing schedule for all new and future shopping cart products; and
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WHEREAS the aforementioned standard pricing schedule for all shopping cart products is to be added to
the Master Fee Structure for all Oakland County enhanced access products and services; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
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
standard pricing schedule for all current and future shopping cart products.
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.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENT TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expiration of the appointment of the Mental
Health Professional who provides family counseling on the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory
Committee, recommends the reappointment as follows:
FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MENTAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL WHO PROVIDES FAMILY COUNSELING – (term ending 6/30/06)
Dr. Patricia Armstrong
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Wilson 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 Dr. Patricia Armstrong to the Friend of the
Court Citizens Advisory Committee be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointment was confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AND
PERSONNEL COMMITTEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee recommends the appointment of Eric Wilson to the Planning and
Building Committee and the Personnel Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Middleton the appointment of Eric Wilson to the Planning and Building
Committee and Personnel Committee be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointment was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03138
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIN CLIENT COMPUTING PROPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has identified Thin Client computing as a strategy
for the execution of commonly used application software on a group of servers allowing the end-user
devices to be a personal computer or Thin Client device and has recognized Thin Client computing as
means to control future operating costs; and
WHEREAS Thin Client computing allows County wide application software upgrades to be performed in a
timely manner and Thin Client computing devices require less hours for service and support; and
WHEREAS Thin Client computing provides many other benefits such as improving the ability to manage
software licenses, increased flexibility in disaster recovery planning, extension of the useful life of the
current personal computers by configuring the personal computers with Thin Client agent software; and
WHEREAS Thin Client computing can reduce energy consumption by using Thin Client devices and Thin
Client computing increases data security by centralizing data storage for backup and anti-virus protection.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
implementation of the Thin Client Computing Phase 1.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Thin Client Computing Phase 1 and Phase 2 Proposal on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03138)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - THIN CLIENT COMPUTING PROPOSAL
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. Information Technology has identified Thin Client computing as a strategy for the execution of
commonly used application software on a group of servers allowing the end-user devices to be a
personal computer or Thin Client device.
2. Thin Client computing will serve as a means to control future operating costs as such devices
require fewer hours for service and support.
3. Thin Client computing provides many other benefits such as improving the ability to manage
software licenses, increased flexibility in disaster recovery planning, extension of the useful life of
the current personal computers, and reduced energy consumption of Thin Client devices.
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4. Information Technology proposes a phased approach for implementation of Thin Client
environment. Phase I is to establish a baseline configuration and deployment strategy of the Thin
Client environment.
5. As reported in the attached Thin Client Computing Phase I and Phase II Proposal, Phase I costs
are estimated at $740,840. $223,412 is available in the Information Technology Fund budget for
internal staff costs and $517,428 is available in General Fund Designated Fund Balance (GL
#9407-90000).
6. The budget is to be amended for FY 2003 and FY 2004 as follows:
Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description FY 2003 FY 2004
General Fund (101)
90-190000-19000-1582 Prior Year Bal ($517,428) -0-
90-310000-98636-8001 Transfer Out 517,428 -0-
$ -0- $ -0-
Information Technology Fund (636)
Revenue
18-636113-98101-1701 Transfer In $ 517,428 -0-
Expense
18-636162-15000-3348 Professional Svcs $ 108,768 -0-
18-636142-15000-3900 Depreciation -0- $75,332
18-636142-15000-4101 Hardware 32,000 -0-
18-636111-10000-8005 Changes in Equity 376,660 __ -0-
Total Expenses $ 517,428 $75,332
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Knollenberg the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt,
Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03139)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - REORGANIZATION
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 to include the following WHEREAS statements as the
first three WHEREAS paragraphs:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners' Miscellaneous Resolution #02236 requires that a 50%
reduction in the cost of positions vacated through the Incentive Program for Retirement shall be
adhered to before filling retirement vacancies; and
WHEREAS a total of 118 County Executive Department employees opted to retire under this
program, nine (9) of which were from the Personnel Department, and a total of 68 County
Executive Department positions were deleted during Phase I of the Budget Reduction, with two
(2) of them from the Personnel Department; and
WHEREAS, the County Executive Departments have met the requirement of Miscellaneous
Resolution #02236.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03139
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners’ Miscellaneous Resolution #02236 requires that 50% reduction
in the cost of positions vacated though the Incentive Program for Retirement shall be adhered to before
filing retirement vacancies; and
WHEREAS a total of 118 County Executive Department employees opted to retire under this program,
nine (9) of which were from the Personnel Department, and a total of 68 County Executive Department
positions were deleted during Phase I of the Budget Reduction, with two (2) of the from the Personnel
Department, and
WHEREAS the County Executive Departments have met the requirement of Miscellaneous Resolution
#02236.
WHEREAS nine (9) Personnel Department employees recently elected to retire from County employment
through the Early Retirement Incentive Program, Miscellaneous Resolution #03043; and
WHEREAS those employees represent approximately 18% of the total Personnel Department staff and
50% of the supervisory positions within the Department creating both challenges and opportunities for
change; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department contributed $231,632 toward the Budget Task goals during Phase
I of Budget reductions through position deletions; and
WHEREAS the attached reorganization proposal will result in additional savings while meeting the
County's current and emerging Human Resources needs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
reorganization of the Personnel Department as shown on the attached organization charts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to retitle the Personnel Department to Human Resources Department and
retitle divisions as follows:
From To
Personnel Administration Human Resources Administration
Employee Relations Human Resources-Employee Relations
Human Resources Human Resources-General
and to retitle certain classifications as follows:
From To
Director-Personnel Director-Human Resources
Deputy Director-Personnel Deputy Director-Human Resources
Personnel Analyst I Human Resources Analyst I
Personnel Analyst II Human Resources Analyst II
Personnel Analyst III Human Resources Analyst III
and to retitle units as follows:
From To
Training & Development Organizational Development & Training
Classifications & Job
Evaluation Compensation & Workforce Planning
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create two (2) new positions, one (1) PR funded 1,000hr/yr PTNE Office
Assistant I in the Training & Development unit, and one (1) GF/GP funded FTNE Human Resources
Analyst II, in the Selection & Placement unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete three (3) vacant positions, one (1) Employee Benefits Specialist,
15520-03561 and two (2) Summer Business Assistants, 15525-09511 and 15410-03946.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following new classifications:
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Analyst, salary grade 14, OT Exempt
- Supv-Organizational Development and Training, OT Exempt, and excepted from placement on
the Salary Administration Plan at the following salary range:
BASE 1YEAR 2 YEAR 3YEAR 4YEAR 5YEAR
$61,421 $65,118 $68,818 $72,513 $76,214 $79,916
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify certain positions:
From To
Pers Analyst III, gr 13 Supv-Admin Services, gr 11
15415-03445
Pers Analyst III, gr 13 Personnel Analyst II, gr 11
15402-09737
User Support Spec III, gr 13 HRIS Analyst, gr 14
15415-01765
I/O Psychologist, gr 16 Supv-Organizational Dev &
15401-00109 Training, new class, excepted from Salary Admin Plan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer positions as follows:
- I/O Psychologist (15401-00109) from HR/Administration to Employee Relations/Training &
Dev
- Personnel Analyst III (15402-03138) from HR/Selection & Placement to Employee
Relations/Training & Dev
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to change the funding for positions:
Pos # Class From To
15415-09274 Clerk 2000hr FTNE 1000hr PTNE
15401-00109 I/O Psychologist GF/GP PR
15402-03138 Pers Anal III GF/GP PR
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all references to Personnel Department or Department of Personnel in
any county policy, rule, regulation or resolution shall be deemed to mean Human Resources Department
and such Human Resources Department shall be the county department responsible for personnel,
employee relations and human resource functions referred to in the Merit System Resolution,
Miscellaneous Resolution 4606, September 19, 1966, the Optional Unified Form of County Government
Act, 1973 P.A. 139, as amended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03139)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - REORGANIZATION
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 Personnel Department has had nine (9) recent retirements through the Early Retirement
Incentive Program, per Miscellaneous Resolution #03043, which has resulted in an 18%
reduction in total staff and a 50% reduction in Supervisory Staff.
2. The Personnel Department has contributed $231,632 toward the Budget Task goals during
our Phase I Budget Reductions through position deletions.
3. The Personnel Department is proposing a reorganization of their staff, which includes the
creation of one (1) PTNE Office Assistant I (1,000 hrs.), the creation of one (1) FTNE
Personnel Analyst II (2,000 hrs.), deletion of one (1) Employee Benefits Specialist, two (2)
Summer Business Assistants, reclassifications of one (1) I/O Psychologist to Supervisor-
Organization Development & Training, one (1) User Support Specialist III to Human
Resource Information Systems Analyst, one (1) Personnel Analyst II to Supervisor-Admin
Services, one (1) Personnel Analyst III to Personnel Analyst II and the reduction of hours for
one (1) Clerk (2,000 hrs to 1,000 hrs).
4. Further proposed changes include a change in title for the department, divisions, units, and
certain classifications, the creation of new classifications, transfer of positions, and a change
in funding for two (2) positions.
5. An amendment is recommended to the FY 2003 Budget and the FY 2004/FY 2005 County
Executive Recommended Budget as follows:
Gen. Fund/Gen. Purpose (101) FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005
Expenditures
15-402200-10001-2001 Salaries $(15,982) $(16,739) $ (15,373)
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15-402200-10001-2074 Fringes ( 4,315) ( 5,691) ( 5,227)
15-402220-41120-2001 Salaries (15,152) (91,700) (90,388)
15-402220-41120-2074 Fringes ( 7,969) (55,475) (55,357)
15-415200-43110-2001 Salaries (11,769) ( 1,191) 2,343
15-415200-43110-2074 Fringes ( 3,177) ( 405) 797
15-415200-43220-2001 Salaries (11,629) (12,023) (11,689)
15-415200-43220-2074 Fringes ( 3,140) ( 4,088) ( 3,974)
15-520200-53000-2001 Salaries (41,256) (38,145) (38,145)
15-520200-53000-2074 Fringes (18,014) (22,880) (22,880)
90-290000-25000-9087 Summer Emply . (11,496) (11,496) (11,496)
90-290000-25000-2404 Basic Read 34,635 209,382 212,687
90-290000-25000-9006 Budget Task 109,264 50,451 38,702
Total GF/GP $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
Fringe Benefit Fund (678)
Revenue
91-150100-10000-0471 Emply In-Svc Trng $34,635 $209,382 $212,687
Expenditures
15-525678-53500-2001 Salaries $23,403 $136,216 $138,435
15-525678-53500-2074 Fringes 8,703 59,670 60,424
15-525678-53000-2001 Salaries 2,322 12,316 12,686
15-525678-53000-2074 Fringes 207 1,180 1,142
Total $34,635 $209,382 $212,687
Change in Fund Balance $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Middleton supported by Jamian the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Middleton supported by Jamian the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Middleton supported by Coulter 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, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03161
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS PROJECTS
FOR OAKLAND COUNTY OPERATED WATER AND LAKE LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner operates and maintains 15 municipal water supply systems,
including 34 Well Water Supply Pumping Facilities with 55 groundwater wells and 3 elevated storage
tanks; and
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WHEREAS on June 12, 2002 the United States Congress adopted the Bioterrorism Preparedness Act
amending the Safe Drinking Water Act, requiring that public water suppliers serving populations of greater
than 3,300 people complete vulnerability assessments and update emergency response plans; and,
WHEREAS the County through its Drain Commissioner operates and maintains various municipal water
supply systems in Oakland County pursuant to contract and statute, and therefore, will be required to
undertake vulnerability assessments for these systems; and
WHEREAS the County through its Drain Commissioner operates and maintains several lake level control
structures pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act ("NREPA"), Act
451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, which terrorist activities over the last year represent a new and
potentially serious threat to the health and safety of Oakland County residents; and
WHEREAS numerous tasks and action steps have been undertaken before and since September 11,
2001 to improve the relationship between the County and the City, Village Township ("CVT") first
responders (police, fire, and emergency medical services); and
WHEREAS a designation of $1.0 million was provided in the General Fund as of September 30, 2001 for
equipment, projects and other tasks (such designation was provided in the annual closing resolution in
the fourth calendar quarter); and
WHEREAS substantial efforts have been undertaken by the Oakland County Drain Commissioner in
preparing emergency response plans and assessment of vulnerability of water, sewer and lake level
systems; and,
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has engaged a consulting firm to prepare vulnerability assessments
and revise the emergency contingency plan for the Oxford Township well water supply system, the City of
Farmington Hills southwest pressure district, the Oakland County Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system and for the Pontiac Lake Level Control Structure/Dike 1; and
WHEREAS the consulting project is estimated to cost $74,140; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $74,140 is available for this purpose in the General Fund
Designated Fund Balance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the vulnerability
assessment project for the Oxford Township well water supply system, the City of Farmington Hills
southwest pressure district, the Oakland County Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
system and for the Pontiac Lake Level Control Structure/Dike 1 in the amount of $74,140.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03162
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF
PART 91
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS on March 14, 2002 in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #02049, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners by resolution, re-designated the Oakland County Drain Commissioner as
the “County Enforcing Agency” under Part 91 of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Act, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, as amended, being MCLA 324.9101 et seq.
(“Part 91”); and
WHEREAS the provisions of Part 91 authorizes the County Board of Commissioners to establish a schedule
of fees for the administration and enforcement of Part 91 in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the current schedule of fees for the administration and enforcement of Part 91 was last revised
by the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #91209 on September 26, 1991; and
WHEREAS the current schedule of fees is insufficient to meet the expenses incurred in the operation and
enforcement of the soil erosion and sedimentation control program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopts the
attached permit fee schedule, to become effective October 1, 2003.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monetary fees established by this resolution shall be adjusted each
October 1 beginning October 1, 2003 pursuant to the annual average percentage increase or decrease in the
national consumer price index-all items. The adjustment for each year shall be made by comparing the
percentage increase or decrease in the national consumer price index for the preceding April by the
corresponding national consumer price index-all items for the preceding one (1) year. The resultant
percentage change shall then be multiplied by the affected monetary fees. The results shall be rounded up to
the nearest $5.00 and added or subtracted from the current fees as previously adjusted by this resolution to
obtain the new amounts for that year. The Drain Commissioner shall calculate the adjusted monetary fees
and make them available to the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner will post in the Office of the Drain Commissioner
the increase and decrease affected by the national consumer price index at least thirty (30) days before the
monetary fees take effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner shall notify the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners, Chairman of the Finance Committee and the Chairman of the appropriate liaison committee
for the Drain Commissioner at least 60 days before the monetary fees are scheduled to change.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fees established pursuant to this resolution shall be reviewed every
five (5) years beginning September 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of three (3) SR
Construction Inspector I positions with vehicles for each and one (1) SR Part-time non-eligible Office
Assistant I position in the Soil Erosion Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Classification System, Proposed Fees for Residential/Single Lot and Proposed Fees
for Commercial Permits on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #03163)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED LOCAL MANAGEMENT
ASSEMBLY - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on July 8, 2003,
recommends the resolution be adopted after receipt of a letter from Corporation Counsel approving the
Memorandum of Agreement and a determination of the appropriate executor of the Agreement; the Drain
Commissioner or the Board Chairperson. And letters from the County Executive and Chairperson of the
Board of Commissioners indicating they have no objection to the Drain Commissioner being designated
as the County's representative on the Rouge River Watershed Local Management Assembly.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03163
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED LOCAL MANAGEMENT ASSEMBLY
- MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS prior to onset of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Phase II Storm Water Regulations
(“Phase II”) under the Federal Clean Water Act, communities within the Rouge River watershed came
together on an informal basis to discuss and address water quality concerns of the Rouge River; and
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WHEREAS Wayne County through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project
provided federal grants to address combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows and storm water
management; and
WHEREAS Oakland County and communities located within the Rouge Watershed have benefited
significantly from this federally funded grant program; and
WHEREAS prior to the onset of the Phase II regulations, a committee comprised of representatives of
Rouge Watershed communities was formed to research and evaluate alternative watershed organization
structures whose purpose would be to provide a forum for recommending actions to assist communities in
meeting their Phase II permit requirements ("Drafting Committee"); and
WHEREAS as a result of the research and survey of Rouge River Watershed communities, the Drafting
Committee, suggested the creation of an assembly comprised of local community representatives within
the Rouge River Watershed; and
WHEREAS the Drafting Committee drafted the attached Memorandum of Agreement establishing the
Rouge River Watershed Local Management Assembly ("Memorandum of Agreement"); and
WHEREAS the communities most familiar with the Phase II requirements recognize the need for a long-
term planning and funding mechanism to support the required storm water management activities; and
WHEREAS The Village of Beverly Hills, Village of Bingham Farms, Village of Franklin, City of Auburn
Hills, City of Birmingham, City of Farmington Hills, City of Farmington, City of Troy, Charter Township of
Bloomfield and the Charter Township of West Bloomfield have all approved the Memorandum of
Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner recommends Oakland County's participation as a
member of the Rouge Assembly and recommends approval of the Memorandum of Agreement
establishing the Rouge River Watershed Local Management Assembly; and
WHEREAS for 2003-2004 there is no financial obligation of the County to join and participate other than
in-kind administrative services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the
County Drain Commissioner to execute the attached Memorandum of Agreement for the creation and
establishment of the Rouge River Watershed Local Management Assembly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner or his designated representative shall serve
as the County's representative on the Rouge River Watershed Local Management Assembly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County's participation on the Rouge River Local Management
Assembly is conditional and in the event that a financial appropriation is required for continued
participation the Drain Commissioner must seek subsequent approval from the Board of Commissioners.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Rouge River Watershed Local Management Assembly Memorandum of Agreement, Appendix A,
Appendix B, Explanation of 2003 Assembly Budget, Appendix C and Appendix D on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03164
BY: Public Services, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT AND PROBATE COURT – REORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL RELATED
ACTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Probate and Circuit Courts merged and reorganized many of their function in the Fiscal
Year 2001 budget process; and
WHEREAS the Courts have reviewed their operations and proposes reorganizations to increase
efficiency while lowering costs; and
WHEREAS members of Bargaining Unit (BU) 21 located in Probate Court decertified effective January
2003, with BU 21 still remaining in Circuit Court, which affords the opportunity to make classification
changes; and
WHEREAS to have the titles of some classifications in Circuit and Probate Court more closely reflect their
current location and status, it is requested that some classifications be retitled and that some new
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classifications be created, and that other classifications be placed on the Salary Administration Plan at
equivalent salary grades; and
WHEREAS review of the duties and responsibilities of the Court Resource and Program Analyst
classification determined that the overtime status of this classification should be changed to overtime
exempt; and
WHEREAS to aid the Court in discharging its responsibilities and instituting proposed changes in
business practices in these lean economic times, the Court is requesting the transfer and reclassification
of some positions in Probate and Circuit Court.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners create the
following classifications in Circuit Court.
Class Gd. Period Base 1st yr 2nd yr 3rd yr 4th yr 5th yr
Senior Court
Reporter
Ex Annual 54,144
OT Exempt Bi-weekly 2,082.45
Court Reporter II Ex Annual 39,370 41,747 44,120 46,502 48,877 51,250
OT Non-exempt Bi-weekly 1,514.25 1,605.66 1,696.94 1,788.55 1,879.90 1,971.14
Court Reporter I Ex Annual 35,809 37,967 40,135 42,295 44,463 46,620
OT Non-exempt Bi-weekly 1,377.30 1,460.28 1,543.66 1,626.74 1,710.10 1,793.06
Deputy Register II Ex Annual 28,800 30,542 32,284 34,023 35,768 37,506
OT Non-exempt Bi-weekly 1,107.68 1,174.69 1,241.71 1,308.59 1,375.70 1,442.54
Deputy Register I Ex Annual 27,341 28,993 30,648 32,301 33,953 35,609
OT Non-exempt Bi-weekly 1,051.58 1,115.10 1,178.77 1,242.35 1,305.90 1,369.57
Court Operations 12 Annual 44,314 47,013 49,714 52,416 55,118 57,818
Analyst OT Non-
Ex
Bi-weekly 1,704.39 1,808.20 1,912.08 2,016.01 2,119.92 2,223.76
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classification be retitled with no change in salary or
status.
From To
Circuit & Probate Court/Court Reporter III Senior Court Reporter
Circuit Court only/ Probate Court Reporter I and II Court Report I and II
Circuit Court only/Deputy Probate Register I and II Deputy Register I and II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Probate Court recently decertified classifications be
placed on the Salary Administration Plan at the Salary Grade equivalent to their current salary
maintaining current OT non-exempt status.
Deputy Probate Register I place at SG 6
Deputy Probate Register II place at SG 7
Probate Specialist place at SG 8
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the overtime status of the Circuit Court/Court Business Division
classification Court Resource & Program Analyst (Position 35201-07051) be changed from non-exempt to
exempt to more closely represent the current duties of the classification.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that transfers and reclassifications be authorized as follows:
From To
Circuit Ct/Gen Jurisdiction/Cir Ct Records Cir Ct/Ct Business/Court Operations
Clerk (35301-01389) Analyst (34201-01389)
Circuit Court/Administration/Senior Court Circuit Court/Ct Business/User Support
Reporter (35101-01171) Spec II (35201-01171)
Prob Ct/ Estates/Deputy Prob Register II Circuit Court/Ct Business/User Support
(34403-02450) Spec II (35201-02450)
Within Circuit Court/Court Business
Accountant II (35201-06921) Circuit Court Accounts Coordinator
Office Supervisor II (35201-02984) Supervisor – Administrative Services
FTE Court Reporter II (35201-03525) PTNE 500 hr/yr Senior Court Reporter
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03165
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 48TH DISTRICT
COURT - BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR 2003/2004/2005
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in March 1998, the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township requested that the Sheriff
provide security to the Court with PTNE Court Deputies and the Board of Commissioners (Miscellaneous
Resolution #98020) authorized a contract to meet the security needs of the 48th District Court for
Fiscal Year 1999; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #99327 continued this contract for the fiscal year 2000; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02010 amended this contract for additional Court security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue to contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability
to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff;
and
WHEREAS a continuation of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached contract and Schedule A); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff requests continuation of the three (3) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions
to provide adequate coverage at the 48th District Court.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 48th District Court
for the Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the three (3) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions
(#09007,09008 and 09899) be continued through the end of fiscal year 2005.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A and Contract to Provide Security for the 48th District Court on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03166
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH
OAKLAND COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY 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 the North Oakland County Fire Authority has requested that the Sheriff’s Department dispatch
their fire calls; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed this contract and is in agreement with the attached fire
dispatch agreement; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department along with the Department of Management and Budget is
recommending the attached contract for dispatching services between the County of Oakland and North
Oakland County Fire Authority.
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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 Service Agreement with the North
Oakland County Fire Authority.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2003-2007 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement between the County of Oakland and the North
Oakland County Fire Authority on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03167
BY: Thomas McMillin, District #11; Sue Ann Douglas, District #12; Martin J. Knollenberg, District #13
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Rochester Hills has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Rochester Hills is $26,149.74 from
the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Rochester Hills for expenses incurred in connection
with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Rochester Hills as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$26,149.74 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Rochester Hills for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS McMILLIN, SUE ANN DOUGLAS,
MARTIN J. KNOLLENBERG
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request and attachments A, B and C on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03168
BY: Vincent Gregory, District #21
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LATHRUP
VILLAGE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Lathrup Village has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
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WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Lathrup Village is $1,536.56 from
the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Lathrup Village for expenses incurred in connection
with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Lathrup Village as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$1,536.56 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Lathrup
Village for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
VINCENT GREGORY
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03169
BY: Peter H. Webster, District #18; David Coulter, District #25; George W. Suarez, District #24
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Royal Oak has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Royal Oak is $20,490.19 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Royal Oak for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Royal Oak as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$20,490.19 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Royal
Oak for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PETER WEBSTER, DAVID COULTER,
GEORGE SUAREZ
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request attachments A, B and C, and West Nile Virus
Action Plan on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03170
BY: Bill Bullard, Jr., District 2
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND – FISCAL YEAR 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, the Charter Township of Highland 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 Charter Township of Highland is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related
to the M-59/Milford Road Watermain Extension; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2003 authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township of Highland is
$70,597.81 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of
Highland 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 the Charter Township of Highland as eligible for reimbursement from the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 2003 appropriation in the amount
of $70,597.81 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263209-41000-3985) to repay
the Charter Township of Highland 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.
BILL BULLARD
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request, and attachments A, B and C on file
in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03171
BY: Bill Bullard Jr., District #2
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN ROSE
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, Rose 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
WHEREAS Rose Township is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the well
abandonment program and the Resource Preservation Overlay District; and
WHEREAS the FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for Rose Township is $20,555.25
annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to Rose 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 Rose 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 $20,555.25 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263222-41000-
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3985) to repay Rose Township for expenses incurred for the well abandonment program and the
Resource Preservation Overlay District, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL BULLARD
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request, attachments A and B, and Minutes
of Rose Township Board Trustees Regular Meeting of March 12, 2003 on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03172
BY: David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILLS 4609 - 4613: HORSE
RACING INDUSTRY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan began regulating the horse racing industry in 1993, with the enactment
of the Racing Law of 1933 (Public Act 199); and
WHEREAS the largest horse racing track in Michigan is Hazel Park Raceway, which is located in Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS there are seven racetracks within the southern portion of the Lower Peninsula. In 2001, there
were 562 live race dates, the lowest level since 1971. The horse racing industry, which also supports 4-H
programs and county fairs, is suffering great economic losses; and
WHEREAS the $1.2 billion Michigan Horse Racing industry provides a significant contribution to the
state's economy and the creation of over 42,000 jobs, but have been losing about 20% of the business
since the advent of casinos; and
WHEREAS it is imperative that horse racing facilities be granted the ability to reposition themselves in an
increasingly competitive gaming and entertainment market; and
WHEREAS currently, the total consumer expenditure, or wagering less prizes, in Michigan from Detroit
casinos, Native American casinos, pari-mutuel horse racing and the lottery is an estimated $2.9 billion;
and
WHEREAS House Bills 4609 - 4613, are a package of bills receiving bipartisan support, to permit (1) off-
track wagering on telecast horse racing at racing theatres, including state licensed casinos, (2) account
wagering by telephone and internet on horse racing, and (3) the placement of video lottery games at
racetracks by the Michigan Bureau of State Lottery; and
WHEREAS the addition of Video Lottery Terminals (VLT) at horse racing venues is projected to generate
an additional $300 to $800 million in tax revenues. The House Fiscal Agency estimates that the School
Aid Fund could receive up to an additional $160 million in revenues and the newly created Agricultural
Enhancement Fund could receive up to an estimated $45 million in revenues; and
WHEREAS the operation of off-track wagering facilities and video lottery terminals will serve to attract
new customers to the state's seven racetracks and increase interest in the facilities; and
WHEREAS the Michigan horse racing industry is facing additional pressures from within the industry
itself, as it must compete with nearby racing states that are expanding gaming at racetracks; and
WHEREAS the failure of the Michigan horse racing industry could cause serious damage to economy of
the City of Hazel Park and Oakland County - that would be reverberated throughout the State of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS the bipartisan package of bills, which passed the House and are now being considered by the
Senate, would improve the viability of the horse racing industry enabling a dramatic turnaround in the
economic viability of one of the state's most vital economic generators.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby support
the proposed legislation contained in House Bills 4609, 4610, 4611, 4612 and 4613 and urges the
Michigan Legislature to adopt these measures that would support the Michigan horse racing industry.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Clerk forward copies of this adopted resolution be to
the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Senate Committee on Gaming and Oversight, the Oakland
County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County’s
legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID COULTER, ERIC COLEMAN, VINCENT
GREGORY, HELAINE ZACK, MATTIE
HATCHETT, TOM MIDDLETON, BILL
BULLARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03173
BY: Eric Coleman, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CIVIL LIBERTIES RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the due process and equal protection clauses of the 5th and 14th Amendments to the United
States Constitution guarantee certain due process and equal protection rights to all residents of the
United States regardless of citizenship or immigration status; and
WHEREAS it is an important matter that our country seek a balance between national security and the
prevention of discrimination based on race, religion or nationality in the constitutional rights afforded all
individuals; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is comprised of a diverse and multi-ethnic population, and has experienced
first hand the value of immigration to the American way of life; and
WHEREAS the recent arrest and detention of individuals without bond or open hearings has caused great
concern within communities throughout Michigan; and
WHEREAS the recent adoption of the USA Patriot Act and several executive orders may
unconstitutionally authorize the federal government to infringe upon fundamental liberties in violation of
due process, the right to privacy, the right to counsel, protection against unreasonable searches and
seizures, and basic First Amendment freedoms, all of which are guaranteed by the Constitutions of the
State of Michigan and the United States; and
WHEREAS the citizens of Oakland County are concerned that the actions of the Attorney General of the
United States and the United States Justice Department pose significant threats to Constitutional
protections.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby rejects
racial profiling of any group within our community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissions urges the United States
Federal Government, its various branches, representatives and employees, to act in a fair, open and
consistent manner by ensuring that all individuals are afforded their appropriate rights to due process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges its Congressional
delegation to work to repeal any sections of the USA Patriot Act or recent executive orders that limit or
violate fundamental rights and liberties protected by the Constitutions of the State of Michigan and the
United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges to the extent
legally possible, no county or state resources – including law enforcement funds and educational
administrative resources – may be used for unconstitutional activities, including but not limited to the
following under the USA Patriot Act:
(1) Monitoring political and religious gatherings exercising their First Amendment Rights;
(2) Obtaining library records, bookstore records, and website activities without proper
authorization and without notification;
(3) Issuing subpoenas through the United States Attorney's Office without a court's
approval or knowledge;
(4) Requesting nonconsensual releases of student and faculty records from public
schools and institutions of higher learning; and
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(5) Eavesdropping on confidential communications between lawyers and their clients.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk send copies of this adopted resolution to
our U.S. Congressional and Senate representatives, the U.S. Attorney General, and the President of the
United States.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
ERIC COLEMAN, MATTIE HATCHETT,
VINCENT GREGORY, DAVID COULTER,
HELAINE ZACK, GREG JAMIAN, MIKE
ROGERS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03174
BY: Mike Rogers, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR S. 1194 AND H.R. 2387 - MENTALLY ILL
OFFENDER TREATMENT AND CRIME REDUCTION ACT OF 2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the nation's local jails are increasingly becoming the dumping grounds for the mentally ill. It is
estimated that of the 10 million people who are incarcerated, 16 percent are suffering from mental illness;
and
WHEREAS most often, when individuals with mental illness are committed to the prison system for minor
infractions, this is more a reflection of their need for proper treatment than a manifestation of any criminal
intent; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #01088 to
create a Task Force to develop and implement a Jail Diversion Program for Mentally Ill, non-violent
offenders; and
WHEREAS implementing a wide range of community-based services is infinitely more preferable to
incarceration when addressing the multiple issues facing the mentally ill population; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 1194 and House Bill 2387 this creates the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and
Crime Reduction Act of 2003. This legislation creates planning and implementation grants for
communities to offer treatment and other services (such as housing, education or job placement) to
mentally ill offenders. Programs receiving grant funds must be operated collaboratively by both a criminal
justice agency and a mental health agency; and
WHEREAS Grants under this program may be used to establish or expand community-based treatment
program, providing in-jail treatment programs and transitional services. In addition, grant funds may be
used to enhance training for criminal justice system personnel and mental health system personnel on
how to respond appropriately to this population; and
WHEREAS the National Association of Counties (NACo) endorses this legislation, which includes their
amendment language that dedicates up to five (5%) percent of the planning funds for intergovernmental
collaboration among municipal, county and state governments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the adoption of Senate Bill 1194 and House Bill 2387 and the enactment of the Mentally Ill
Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins with the National
Association of Counties in supporting federal legislation that would facilitate the diversion of non-violent
mentally ill offenders from jails and from community crisis situations into appropriate community based
intervention options, when the county chooses this option.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Clerk forward copies of this adopted resolution be to
the Senators Mike DeWine, Patrick Leahy, Chuck Grassley, Maria Cantwell, Sam Brownback, and Pete
Domenici and Ted Strickland, the Oakland County delegation to the federal legislature, the Michigan
Association of Counties, the National Association of Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
MIKE ROGERS, DAVID COULTER, CHUCK
MOSS
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03175
BY: Helaine Zack, District #22
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF OAK PARK –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Oak Park has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Oak Park is $10,046.83 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Oak Park for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Oak Park as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$10,046.83 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Oak
Park for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and attachments A, B and C on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03176
BY: Helaine Zack, District #22
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
WOODS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Huntington Woods has submitted a
resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an
eligible mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Huntington Woods is $2,132.50 from
the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Huntington Woods for expenses incurred in
connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Huntington Woods as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$2,132.50 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
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Huntington Woods for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, attachments A, B and C, and Resolution
Authoring A Request for Reimbursement for Monies Spent to Combat West Nile Virus on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03177
BY: George Suarez, District #24
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - ESTABLISH SURVEY PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF WEST
NILE VIRUS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is currently experiencing West Nile Virus; and
WHEREAS this virus is negatively impacting many residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Human Services/Health Division has created an effective
education program on West Nile Virus to raise residents awareness of the West Nile Virus; and
WHEREAS it continues to be the goal of Oakland County to effectively combat this virus as much as is
practical.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recommends that the Oakland County Department of Human Services/Health Division institute a program
immediately of contacting by telephone, and letter if necessary, each person clinically diagnosed with
West Nile Virus as soon as possible following Health Division notification.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, though more questions may be recommended, "Do you remember
when you were bit?" and "Do you remember where you were when you were bit?" be asked.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if a local municipality provides a letter or form in a stamped envelope
to the County Health Division, County Health Division staff will address the envelope with the afflicted
person's name and address and mail it out.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GEORGE SUAREZ
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03178
BY: Jeff Potter, District #8
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WALLED
LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Walled Lake has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Walled Lake is $2,433.87 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Walled Lake for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Walled Lake as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$2,433.87 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Walled
Lake for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JEFF POTTER
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and attachments A, B, and Expense Invoices on
file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03179
BY: Eric S. Wilson, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL ELECTION REIMBURSEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #03050 authorized a special election to fill the vacancy created in
Oakland County Commissioner District 3, due to the resignation of the incumbent on March 3, 2003; and
WHEREAS Public Act 261 of 1966, provides that when a seat on the Board of Commissioners becomes
vacant, and if the county board of commissioners does not fill the vacancy by appointment within 30 days,
that vacancy shall be filled by a special election regardless of whether the year is an election year or an
odd year; and
WHEREAS the costs associated with holding a Special Primary Election held on May 13, 2003 and a
Special Election held on June 17, 2003, were not anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2003 budgets of the
affected local governments and thereby posed an unanticipated financial hardship on the communities in
the 3rd Commissioner District: Orion Township, Oakland Township and the Village of Lake Orion; and
WHEREAS the constituents of County Commissioner District 3 were without representation for three (3)
months; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Fiscal Year 2003 Budget appropriately provided funding for
Commissioners to serve for twelve full months; and
WHEREAS due to the vacancy in County Commissioner District 3, three (3) months of salary went
unpaid.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes that the budgeted funds from the three (3) months of unpaid salary from County Commissioner
District 3 be distributed to Orion Township, Oakland Township and the Village of Lake Orion, based on
the number of registered voters in the special election precincts, to offset the cost of the special elections.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
ERIC WILSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03180
BY: William R. Patterson, District #1
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF OXFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of Oxford has submitted a
resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an
eligible mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township of Oxford is $8,591.71
from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of Oxford for expenses incurred in
connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Charter Township of Oxford as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile
Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$8,591.71 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Charter
Township of Oxford for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM PATTERSON
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, attachments 1, 2 and 3, and Resolution
Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XII.G, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. Genesee County Board of Commissioners – Letter regarding Importation of Solid Waste.
The Board adjourned at 11:02 a.m. to the call of the Chair or July 31, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL THOMAS A.LAW
Clerk Chairperson