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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
December 11, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 10:00 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack. (23)
ABSENT: Coleman, Middleton (absent with notice). (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Jeff Potter.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wilson supported by Zack the minutes of the November 20, 2003, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Rogers the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as
follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE:
c. Miscellaneous Resolution #03311 – Waumegah Lake Improvement Board – Request for
$150,000 Loan From Revolving Fund For Augmentation Well Project.
(Reason for Suspension of Planning and Building Committee, item c: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct
referral to the Finance Committee.)
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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE:
a. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Township of Addison, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
b. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Brandon, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
c. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Commerce, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
d. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Highland, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
e. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Lyon, January 1, 2004 -–December 31, 2008.
f. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City
of Rochester Hills, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
g. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Oakland, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
h. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Orion, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
i. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Springfield, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
(Reason for Suspension of Public Services Committee, items a – i: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct referral
to the Finance Committee.)
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE:
m. Department of Public Services/Animal Control Division – Reorganization.
q. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Independence, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
r. Sheriff’s Office – Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Oxford, January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2008.
(Reason for Suspension of Public Services Committee, items m, q, and r: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct
referral to the Finance and Personnel Committees.)
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE:
f. Royal Oak Township – Detachment Petitions Filed October 7, 2003.
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item f: Waiver of Rule III – General
Government Committee Meeting held immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.)
Moved by Webster supported by Rogers the Agenda be further amended by removing Planning and
Building Committee item d: Miscellaneous Resolution #03337 – DEPARTMENT OF WASTE
MANAGEMENT – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR
THE FORMER SANICEM LANDFILL from the Regular Agenda in addition to adding item f: to the General
Government Committee – PETITION FOR DETACHMENT – ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP.
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried.
The Chairperson made the following statement, “A Public Hearing is now called on the Board of
Commissioners – Lake Name Change – Spring Lake to Lake Alice in the city of Pontiac. Are there any
persons present who wish to speak?” The following people addressed the Board: Robert Gustafson,
Commissioners’ Helaine Zack, Mattie Hatchett, and Charles Palmer. No other persons requested to
speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
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Deputy Clerk Jim VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Thomas A. Law appointing
Commissioners Thomas A. Law and Martin J. Knollenberg, along with Commissioner George Suarez as
(alternate) members of the Personnel Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2004.
Deputy Clerk Jim VanLeuvan read a communication from Commissioner Thomas McMillin regarding a
Campaign Finance Disclosure Ordinance he is proposing for next year asking members of the Board for
any input they may have on the subject.
Commissioners’ Charles E. Palmer, Martin J. Knollenberg, Charles Moss, and George Suarez, along with
Chairperson Thomas A. Law presented a proclamation in tribute to the Troy High School Girls’ Tennis
Team for winning both the Michigan State High School Athletic Association Girls’ Tennis Championship in
Division I and the OAA Division I Championship, along with their coach Glenn Corey, for exceptional
athletic performances.
Commissioners’ Charles E. Palmer, Martin J. Knollenberg, Charles Moss, and George Suarez, along with
Chairperson Thomas A. Law presented a proclamation in tribute of the Troy High School Boys’ Soccer
Team for winning the Michigan State High School Athletic Associations Division 1 Boys’ Soccer
Champions, the OAA Division I Soccer Co-Champions, and the 2003 Daily Tribune All-Area Soccer
Team, along with their coach Carlos Wheatly for exceptional athletic performances.
Moved by Kowall supported by Suarez the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion on Page (630.) The resolutions on the
Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03345
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER GIS
AND RELATED DATA TO SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS SEMCOG has requested certain geographic information systems (GIS) and related land data
for use in its projects to be conducted within the County borders; and
WHEREAS the transmission of this data should be provided pursuant to an intergovernmental
agreement, and none previously existed relating to the use of this data by SEMCOG; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County’s Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS State statutes (MCL 45.556-p) state that the Board of Commissioners has the power to “Enter
into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities for the performance of services
jointly”; and
WHEREAS the transmission of the data would benefit the County’s residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approve the attached
intergovernmental agreement and authorize the transfer of the information cited therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Oakland and Southeast Michigan Council
of Governments on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03328
BY: Personnel Committee - Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES – AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND THE MEDICAL BENEFITS
FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as a result of the September 11th act of terrorism against the United States, the Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #01269 authorizing the County to supplement the
military pay for employees called to active military duty; and
WHEREAS the County did not pay medical benefits for the employee and employee’s dependents when
employees are called to active duty; and
WHEREAS those medical benefits extended to dependents by the armed service do not provide for easily
accessible services; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #01269 also authorized the County to provide, for up to one year,
the medical benefits for dependents of employees called to active duty; and
WHEREAS employee activation for military service has continued due to military activity occurring in the
Middle East; and
WHEREAS activation for military service has been generally extended to periods of more than one year;
and
WHEREAS the one year timeframe was extended through December 31, 2003 by Miscellaneous
Resolution #03062; and
WHEREAS Oakland County remains committed to supporting the Oakland County employees, who out of
commitment to the protection of their country, have dedicated their time and energy to serve as military
reservists.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to
active duty be extended for the lesser of either the entire duration the employee is considered to be
serving active military duty under the qualifying parameters outlined in Miscellaneous Resolution #01269
or through December 31, 2004.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03328)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES - AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND THE MEDICAL BENEFITS
FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
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. It is requested that medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to active duty
be extended for the lesser of either the entire duration the employee is considered to be
serving active military duty under the qualifying parameters outlined in Miscellaneous
Resolution #01269 or through December 31, 2004.
2. This is the second (2nd) request for an extension of medical benefits for county
employees called to military active duty and their dependents, the first being approved
per Miscellaneous Resolution #03062.
3. There are four (4) FTE County employees currently serving active duty in the military.
4. The personnel cost for these employees on an annual basis total $169,345 in salaries
and $94,513 in fringe benefits.
5. There are a number of factors that remain uncertain, which do not allow for a complete
assessment of the financial impact related to this resolution:
a. The number of County Employees that could be called to active duty.
b. The rank and pay scale for each reservist called to active duty.
c. The duration of the call-up to active duty.
6. Due to the fact that the County budget salary and fringe benefit dollars is an amount
equal to "full employment", sufficient fund should exist in the department's budget to
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cover the expense. Should a department, however, require temporary replacement
personnel on an emergency basis to continue standard operations, additional funding
may be required.
7. At this time, no budget amendment is recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03329
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES - FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (MNA)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association, have negotiated a Wage and
Benefit Reopener for Fiscal Year 2004 for approximately 126 Public Health Nurses; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for 2.0% increase with the pay period beginning September 20,
2003; and
WHEREAS this agreement further provides that any additional general wage increase for non-
represented employees that may take place during fiscal year 2004, be applied to members of this
bargaining unit at the same time and in the same manner as provided to the non-represented employees;
and
WHEREAS the County further agrees to provide the Public Health Nurses with cellular phones, allow for
up to two (2) hours off to attend to minor repairs to cars for damage incurred during working hours; and
WHEREAS the agreement regarding this wage increase has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends
approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Wage
and Benefit reopener agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association
covering the period of October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, and that the Board Chairperson, on
behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Nurses Association (Public Health Nurses) Fiscal Year 2004 Wage and Benefit
Reopener Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03329)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES – FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (MNA)
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 County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association have reached an
agreement regarding a Wage Reopener for Fiscal Year 2004 beginning October 1, 2003
through September 30, 2004.
2. The agreement provides for a 2.0% wage increase with the pay period beginning
September 20, 2003. This equates to $180,547 for salaries and related fringe benefits.
3. The County further agrees to provide the Public Health nurses with cellular phones, allow
for up to two (2) hours off to attend to minor repairs to cars for damage incurred during
working hours.
4. The agreement further provides any additional general wage increase for non-
represented employees that may take place during fiscal year 2004, be applied to
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members of this bargaining unit at the same time and in the same manner as provided to
the non-represented employees.
5. Sufficient funding to cover the wage increase is in the FY 2004 Budget.
6. A budget amendment to the FY 2004 budget is recommended as follows for the purchase
of 80 cellular phones for the Health Division/Field Nursing Unit:
FY 2004 FY 2005
GENERAL FUND
Expense
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($21,472) ($28,630)
16-236200-46000-6675 Telephone Comm. 21,472 28,630
$ -0- $ -0-
Telephone Communications Fund (675)
Revenue
18-675141-10000-0957 Sale of Phone Svs. $21,472 $28,630
Expense
18-675142-10000-2540 Communications 21,472 28,630
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03330
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES - FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY TEAMSTERS LOCAL 214
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Teamsters Local 214, have negotiated a Wage and Benefit
Reopener for Fiscal Year 2004 for approximately 17 Staff Nurses; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for 2.0% increase with the pay period beginning September 20,
2003; and
WHEREAS this agreement further provides that any additional general wage increase for non-
represented employees that may take place during fiscal year 2004, be applied to members of this
bargaining unit at the same time and in the same manner as provided to the non-represented employees;
and
WHEREAS the agreement regarding this wage increase has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that the health care benefits shall be frozen at current levels for the
remainder of the 2001-2004 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends
approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Wage
and Benefit reopener agreement between the County of Oakland and Teamsters Local 214 covering the
period of October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the
County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of the County of Oakland and Teamsters Local 214 (Jail House Program Nurses) Wage and Benefit
Fiscal Year 2004 Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03330)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES – FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY TEAMSTERS LOCAL 214
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 County of Oakland and the Teamsters Local 214 (approximately 17 General Staff
Nurses) have reached an agreement regarding a Wage Reopener for Fiscal Year 2004
beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.
2. This agreement provides for a 2.0% wage increase with the pay period beginning
September 20, 2003. This equates to $22,775 for salaries and related fringe benefits.
3. The agreement further provides any additional general wage increase for non-
represented employees that may take place during fiscal year 2004, be applied to
members of this bargaining unit at the same time and in the same manner as provided to
the non-represented employees.
4. Sufficient funding to cover this contract change is in the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget.
Therefore, no additional appropriation required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03336
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 5782 TEREX AVE., SUITE A, CLARKSTON, MI 48346
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Department is in possession of various pieces of mobile law
enforcement equipment; and
WHEREAS at the present time no adequate County facility exists on or off the Oakland County Service
Center which would accommodate storage and provide for routine maintenance of said equipment; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and the Sheriff have negotiated the terms of the
attached three (3) year lease agreement at a rental rate of $2,000 per month for use of an industrial
building located at 5782 Terex Ave., Suite A, Clarkston, MI with Mr. Richard Detkowski, landlord; and
WHEREAS the effective date of said lease shall be November 1, 2003 or such date as directed by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management with the assistance of Oakland County Corporation
Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary agreements and documents; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff recommends this new lease agreement between the County of
Oakland and Richard Detkowski.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the attached new lease agreement at 5782 Terex Ave., Suite A, Clarkston, MI between
Richard Detkowski, landlord, and the County of Oakland for a period of three (3) years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
chairperson or its designee to execute the attached lease agreement for premises located at 5782 Terex
Ave., Suite A, Clarkston, MI 48346 between Richard Detkowski and the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03336)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE
FOR SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, 5782 TEREX AVE., SUITE A, CLARKSTON, MI 48346
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is in possession of various pieces of mobile
law enforcement equipment.
2. No adequate County facilities currently exist within the County Complex or offsite.
3. The Department of Facilities Management and the Sheriff have successfully negotiated
terms of a three (3) year lease at the rate of $2,000 a month for use of an industrial
building located at 5782 Terex Ave, Suite A, Clarkston, MI 48346.
4. The effective date of the lease shall be November 1, 2003 or such date as directed by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
5. Sufficient funds are available within the Sheriff's Budget for FY 2004 and FY 2005
(account #43-023101-10000-2572 - Contracted Services) to cover the costs of the lease
agreement. The following budget amendment is recommended to cover the lease
expense:
GENERAL FUND
Expenditures FY 2004 FY 2005
43-023101-10000-2572 Contracted Services ($24,000) ($24,000)
43-023100-10000-3476 Rent 24,000 24,000
Total $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03346
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - DETROIT WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Detroit through its Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) supplies water and
wastewater services to much of suburban southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS the proficient and efficient provision of service by DWSD is essential to the health and welfare
of the citizens of southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS DWSD as a regional system must be accountable to the regional suburban customers; and
WHEREAS Suburban communities have been paying ever increasing water and sewer bills for several
years; and
WHEREAS the current process for setting and determination of rates for water and sewer services has
caused continued frustration among suburban customers because of the inability to determine with
specificity the reasons for rate hikes; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner engaged a consultant to assist him in finding a
solution to critical rate questions; and
WHEREAS the consultant's report suggests that DWSD has been overcharging its suburban customers
by several million dollars; and
WHEREAS the rate formulation process must begin at such time as to allow stakeholders to engage in
meaningful review and evaluation and make constructive suggestions; and
WHEREAS there needs to be an evaluation process of DWSD's operations conducted in a public forum
to provide assurances that DWSD is operated efficiently and cost effectively; and
WHEREAS the Detroit City Council must clarify the role of the Detroit Water Board to provide the
leadership necessary to ensure equity along with full and fair disclosure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
requests that the Mayor of Detroit and the Detroit City Council clarify the role of the Detroit Water Board.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests that the
Mayor of Detroit and the Detroit City Council take the necessary action to have the rate formulation
process begin earlier to allow sufficient time for stakeholders to conscientiously evaluate proposals and
make constructive suggestions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests that the
Mayor of Detroit and the Detroit City Council undertake a meaningful evaluation of the efficiency of the
DWSD operations by employing the services of an independent, outside consultant to evaluate the
efficiency of DWSD operations.
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 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03347
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON, JANUARY 1, 2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Addison Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Township of Addison will expire on
December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Township of Addison has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year, law
enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Addison has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Township
of Addison.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Township of Addison, accompanied by a
certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Township of Addison, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule A-1, Schedule B-1, and Schedule C-
1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03347)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON, JANUARY 1,2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with Addison
Township to provide law enforcement services to this community for several years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Township of Addison will
expire on December 31, 2003.
3. Addison Township has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year, law
enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Detective
Sergeant and six (6) Deputy II (W/Fill) positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first
quarter amendment for FY 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03348
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Brandon Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Brandon will
expire on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Brandon has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year,
law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Brandon has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Brandon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Brandon, accompanied by
a certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 11, 2003
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Charter Township of Brandon, Schedules A, B, B-1, and C-1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03348)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 references resolution
and finds:
1. The County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Brandon to provide law enforcement services to this community for several
years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Brandon
will expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Brandon has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Detective
Sergeant, two (2) Patrol Investigators, one (1) Deputy II (No Fill) and nine (9) Deputy II
(W/Fill) positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first quarter
amendment for Fiscal Year 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03349
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Commerce Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Commerce will
expire on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Commerce has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Commerce has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Commerce, accompanied
by a certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
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acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Agreement 2004 – 2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Charter Township of Commerce, Schedules A, B, C, A-1. B-1, and C-1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03349)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, JANUARY 1,2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Commerce to provide law enforcement services to this community for
several years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of
Commerce will expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Commerce has expressed an interest in entering into a new,
five (5) year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Lieutenant,
one (1) Patrol Sergeant, five (5) Patrol Investigator, fifteen (15) Deputy II (No Fill) and
one (1) Deputy I (No Fill) positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first
quarter amendment for FY 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03350
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Highland Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Highland will
expire on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Highland has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement; and
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WHEREAS the Township Board of Highland has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Highland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Highland, accompanied by
a certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Agreement 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Highland, Schedules A, B, C, A-1, B-1, and C-1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03350)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff’ have contracted with the Charter
Township of Highland to provide law enforcement services to this community for several
years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Highland
will expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Highland has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Lieutenant, one
(1) Detective Sergeant, four (4) Patrol Investigator and fourteen (14) Deputy II (No Fill)
positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first quarter
amendment for Fiscal Year 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 11, 2003
616
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03351
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON, JANUARY 1, 2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Lyon Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Lyon will expire
on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year,
law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Lyon has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for their
community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Lyon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Lyon, accompanied by a
certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Agreement 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with the Charter Township of Lyon, Schedules A, B, C, A-1, B-1, and C-1 on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03351)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON, JANUARY 1, 2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Lyon to provide law enforcement services to this community for several years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Lyon will
expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Lyon has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Detective
Sergeant, three (3) Patrol Investigator and nine (9) Deputy II (W/Fill) positions.
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5. No budget amendments are required at this time. Any impact on revenues derived from
signed agreement will be presented as a first quarter amendment for Fiscal Year 2004.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03352
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS, JANUARY 1, 2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to
enter into contracts with Township, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services;
and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
the City of Rochester Hills, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills will expire on
December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year, law
enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the City Council for Rochester Hills has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of
Rochester Hills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the City of Rochester Hills, accompanied by a
certified copy of the resolution of the City Council accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of any of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of
that community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the
Oakland County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with City
of Rochester Hills, Schedules A, B, Schedule C, A-1. B-1, and C-1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03352)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS, JANUARY 1,2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the City of
Rochester Hills to provide law enforcement services to this community for several years.
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2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills will
expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The City of Rochester Hills has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year,
law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Captain, two
(2)Lieutenant, five (5) Patrol Sergeant, one (1) Detective Sergeant, eleven (11) Patrol
Investigator, thirty-seven (37) Deputy II (No Fill) and one (1) Deputy II (No Fill/No Car)
positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first
quarter amendment for FY 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03353
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Oakland Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Oakland will
expire on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year,
law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Oakland has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Oakland, accompanied by
a certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Township of Oakland, Schedules A, B, C, A-1. B-1, and C-1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 11, 2003
619
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03353)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Oakland to provide law enforcement services to this community for several
years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Oakland
will expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Oakland has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five
(5) year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Lieutenant,
one (1) Patrol Sergeant, nine (9) Deputy II (W/Fill), one (1) Deputy II (No Fill) and one (1)
Patrol Investigator positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first
quarter amendment for FY 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03354
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION, JANUARY 1, 2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Orion Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Orion will expire
on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year,
law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Orion has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for their
community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Orion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Orion, accompanied by a
certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
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County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Township of Orion, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule A-1. Schedule B-1, and Schedule C-1
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03354)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Orion to provide law enforcement services to this community for several
years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Orion will
expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Orion has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Lieutenant,
one (1) Detective Sergeant, one (1) Patrol Sergeant, four (4) Patrol Investigator and
twenty-one (21) Deputy II (No Fill) positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first
quarter amendment for FY 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03355
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Springfield Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Springfield will
expire on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Springfield has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Springfield has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Springfield.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 11, 2003
621
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Springfield, accompanied
by a certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into each of this Agreement on behalf of the
County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Township of Springfield, Schedules A, B, C, A-1. B-1, and C-1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03355)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Springfield to provide law enforcement services to this community for
several years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of
Springfield will expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Springfield has expressed an interest in entering into a new,
five (5) year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Detective
Sergeant and nine (9) Deputy II (W/Fill) positions.
5. Any impact on revenues derived from signed agreement will be presented as a first
quarter amendment for FY 2004. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03339
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/DARE INTERNET AND DRUG
AWARENESS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $705,500.23 (balance as of 9/30/03) as a result of Sheriff's Office
forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to pay for educational supplies
for DARE, Internet and Drug Awareness as listed below:
Internet & Drug Awareness Program- Coloring Books, Crayons,
Pencils, Brochures, Other supplies 25,000; and
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622
WHEREAS these supplies will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in
compliance with state law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $25,000 from the Sheriff Department Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-
20001-2853-60053) to purchase the supplies listed above.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03339)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/DARE, INTERNET AND DRUG
AWARENESS
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. Funds in the amount of $705,500.23 (balance as of 9-30-03) are available in the Sheriff’s
Department Law Enforcement Enhancement account.
2. The Sheriff is requesting $25,000 of these funds be used to pay for educational supplies
for DARE, Internet and Drug Awareness. Supplies include but are not limited to coloring
books, crayons, pencils, brochures and other supplies. These purchases are being made
to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state law for the use of these
funds.
3. Funds are held in General Ledger Account 101-43-013101-10000-2203-60053. The
Fiscal Year 2004 budget should be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND 101 FY 2004
Revenue
43-101-013101-10000-1568 Enhancement Revenue $25,000
$25,000
Expenditures
43-101-023101-10000-4886 Materials $25,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03340
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - DISPOSITION OF CANINE (K-9) DOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #99114
authorized the Sheriff to purchase several K-9 dogs for the use by the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS the county purchased "AZY" on July 19, 1999; and
WHEREAS the K-9 Deputy who "AZY" is assigned to is requesting to leave the K-9 unit for personal
reasons; and
WHEREAS because of the individual training and loyalty established with the handler and the dog, it
becomes unsuitable for the animal to be retrained with another handler; and
WHEREAS these unique circumstances result in the animal having no fair market value for which it can
be sold; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is recommending selling of this dog to his handler for a nominal sum; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a transfer of ownership and
release of claims agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
selling the dog "AZY" to the Deputy assigned per the attached Transfer of Ownership and Release of
Claims Agreement.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03340)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - DISPOSITION OF CANINE (K-9) DOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners, per Miscellaneous Resolution. #99114,
authorized the Sheriff to purchase several K-9 dogs for use by the Sheriff’s Office.
2. The County purchased "AZY" July 19, 1999, and assigned the dog to a K-9 deputy who is
now requesting to leave the K-9 unit.
3. Individual training and loyalty established between the handler and dog makes it
unsuitable for the animal to be retrained with another handler.
4. The County will sell "AZY" to his current handler for the nominal sum of $1.00 as outlined
in the attached Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement.
5. No budget amendment is required for FY 2004.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03356
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS -
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR 2003 ODP STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM,
EXERCISE GRANT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board Of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funding was released under the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Office
for Domestic Preparedness (ODP), for the State Homeland Security Grant Program; and
WHEREAS the funds are to be used for exercise activities that will address the design, development,
completion, and evaluation of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE) related
event; and
WHEREAS the goal is to train first responders and assess the readiness of jurisdictions to prevent and
respond to a CBRNE event; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for expenses up to, but
not exceeding $17,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
grant funding from the State of Michigan in an amount up to $17,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Emergency Response and Preparedness and 2003 State Homeland Security
Grant Program Exercise Grant Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 11, 2003
624
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03356)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – APPLICATION/
ACCEPTANCE FOR 2003 ODP STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM, EXERCISE
GRANT AGREEMENT
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 Office of Domestic Preparedness State Homeland Security Grant Program released
funding in the amount not to exceed $17,000 for reimbursement of initiatives in design,
development, completion, and evaluation of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
or Explosive (CBRNE) related events.
2. A goal of the Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness unit is to train
first responders and asses the readiness of jurisdictions to present and respond to a
CBRNE event.
3. The grant period is April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.
4. A budget amendment is recommended to the FY 2004 Budget to recognize the revenues
and expenses of 2003 ODP State Homeland Security Grant Program, Exercise Grant
Agreement.
General Fund 101
Revenue
1-11-101-101111-65001-0113 Federal Grant Revenue $17,000.00
Expense
2-90-101-290000-27030-2564 Budget Task $17,000.00
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*REPORT MISC. #03357
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ANIMAL CONTROL REOGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on December 3, 2003,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03357
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION - REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division proposes a reorganization to provide more customer and clinical
service to the animals and public it serves; and
WHEREAS the reorganization includes the downgrade of one (1) Account Clerk II to Account Clerk I; the
deletion of one (1) PTNE Animal Census Leader position; and the deletion of one (1) PTNE Summer
Animal Census Worker; and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division has also agreed to further offset the costs associated with the
reorganization by reducing its budget; and
WHEREAS the proposed reorganization includes the creation of one (1) full-time Veterinarian Technician
classification and position, and one (1) part-time, non-eligible Veterinarian Technician Assistant
classification and position; and
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WHEREAS the new positions will provide more clinical service at Animal Control on a regular basis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
downward reclassification of one (1) GF/GP Account Clerk II position (17801-00461) to Account Clerk I.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) GF/GP PTNE Animal Census Leader position (#17801-
06419) and delete one (1) GF/GP PTNE Summer Animal Census Worker position (#17801-03972).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP FTE Veterinarian Technician classification and position
be created at Salary Grade 8, overtime non-exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hr/yr Veterinarian Technician Assistant
classification and position be created at a flat rate of $13.50/hr.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) GF/GP Animal Control Officer position (#17830-05261)
due to non-renewal of the Royal Oak Contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03357)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ANIMAL CONTROL 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. Animal Control has requested to reorganize their division to provide more customer and
clinical service to the public.
2. Recent changes to Animal Control include the cancellation of the Royal Oak Contract
with Animal Control effective August 1, 2003.
3. The cancellation of the Royal Oak Contract will require the deletion of (1) Animal Control
Officer position #05261 that will be offset by revenue.
4. The reorganization would include the creation of one (1) FTE Veterinarian Technician
position at a Salary grade 8, overtime non-exempt and one (1) PTNE Veterinarian
Technician Assistant position at a flat rate of $13.50/hr.
5. One (1) position would have a downward reclassification of Account Clerk II position to
Account Clerk I #00461.
6. Two positions would be deleted from Animal Census duties that would be performed by
Animal Control Officers on a rotating basis during the year. One (1) position being
deleted would be PTNE Animal Census Leader position #06419, and one (1) PTNE
Summer Animal Census worker position #03972.
7. The Veterinary Contract in Animal Control would be reduced from $41,500 to $20,000 to
partially offset the two new positions being created FTE Veterinarian Technician and
PTNE Veterinarian Technician Assistant.
8. Several other reductions are being proposed to offset the newly created positions are as
follows: Overtime, Damage to Dogs, Memberships, Dues, Publications, Personal
Mileage, Printing, Professional Services, Travel and Conference, and Uniform
Replacement.
9. The following budget amendment is recommended for FY 2004 and FY 2005.
Public Services/Animal Control (101) FY 2004 FY 2005
Revenues
17-803100-80210-0979 Service Fees (49,590) (66,121)
Expenditures
17-805200-80340-2001 Salaries 41,662 55,549
17-805200-80340-2074 Fringe Benefits 16,522 22,029
90-290000-25000-9021 Classification and
Rate Change (5,852) (7,803)
90-290000-25000-9084 Summer Employees
Salaries (4,535) (6,047)
17-802200-80001-2001 Salaries (5,686) (7,581)
17-802200-80001-2074 Fringe Benefits (1,932) (2,577)
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17-802200-80001-2620 Damage by Dogs (300) (400)
17-802200-80001-3172 Membership, Dues
and Publications (75) (100)
17-802200-80001-3292 Personal Mileage (300) (400)
17-802200-80001-3756 Travel & Conference (750) (1,000)
17-802200-80100-2001 Salaries (9,174) (12,232)
17-802200-80100-2074 Fringe Benefits (816) (1,088)
17-802200-80400-3348 Professional Serv. (750) (1,000)
17-802200-80400-3784 Uniform Replacement (750) (1,000)
17-802200-80340-3324 Printing (150) (200)
17-802200-80340-3348 Professional Serv. (15,863) (21,150)
17-802220-80400-2002 Overtime (7,500) (10,000)
17-803200-80210-2001 Salaries (30,773) (41,030)
17-803200-80210-2002 Overtime (300) (400)
17-803200-80210-2009 On Call (225) (300)
17-803200-80210-2074 Fringe Benefits (18,293) (24,391)
17-805200-80340-2002 Overtime (3,750) (5,000)
Total (49,590) (66,121)
-0- -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03338)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – SALARY INCREASE FOR CHIEF-FORENSIC
TOXICOLOGIST CLASSIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03338 on December 3, 2003,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03338
BY: Public Services, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - SALARY INCREASE FOR CHIEF FORENSIC
TOXICOLOGIST CLASSIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS with the early retirement incentive program offered to County employees, a vacancy occurred
in the Chief Forensic Toxicologist position in the Medical Examiner's Office; and
WHEREAS the Chief Forensic Toxicologist performs toxicology analysis on decedents when determining
cause of death in relation to cases involving drugs and other substances; and
WHEREAS the position is vital for assisting the Pathologists with autopsy results in determining cause of
death; and
WHEREAS this position, when called upon, must testify in court as an expert witness as to the presence
and effect of toxic substances on examined victims; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner's Office is seeking accreditation through the National Association of
Medical Examiners; and
WHEREAS the accreditation process would be greatly enhanced by having a Chief Forensic Toxicologist
that has a Ph.D. and is certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicologists (ABFT); and
WHEREAS changing the current minimum qualifications from a masters degree to a Ph.D. will further limit
the number of qualified candidates for this position; and
WHEREAS the Chief Forensic Toxicologist is not included in the salary administration plan and thus the
salary is determined largely by labor market factors; and
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WHEREAS the Human Resources Department conducted a national and local salary survey of other
similar Chief Forensic Toxicologist positions that required a Ph.D; and
WHEREAS the Human Resources Department is recommending another 10% increase in salary be
applied to the classification in order to make it more competitive in the labor market.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve an
increase in the Chief Forensic Toxicologist classification to the following new range:
Base 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR
$80,179 $85,004 $89,833 $94,658 $99,496 $104,322
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Service Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03338)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - SALARY INCREASE FOR CHIEF FORENSIC
TOXICOLOGIST CLASSIFICATION
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. Due to the early retirement incentive program offered to County employees, a vacancy
for the Chief Forensic Toxicologist position has occurred in the Medical Examiner's
Office.
2. The Medical Examiner's Office is seeking accreditation through the National Association
of Medical Examiners, which would be greatly enhanced by having a Chief Forensic
Toxicologist that has a Ph.D. and is certified by the American Board of Forensic
Toxicologists.
3. With the anticipated difficulty in changing the recruitment qualifications from candidates
with a Masters degree to a Ph.D., the number of candidates for this position would likely
be limited.
4. The Human Resources Division conducted another national and local salary survey and
recommends an increase by an additional 10% in salary for the Chief Forensic
Toxicologist classification.
5. The annual cost of the increase at a one-year step of the new salary range is $7,727 for
Salaries and $2,627 for Fringe Benefits, for a total of $10,354.
6. The position is currently being underfilled and is budgeted at the five-year step, creating
sufficient funding to be available within the FY 2004 and FY 2005 budget. Therefore, no
budget amendment is necessary at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03342)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS CREATE ONE (1)
PTNE OFFICE ASSISTANT I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03342 on December 3, 2003,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 11, 2003
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03342
By: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS - CREATE (1) PTNE
OFFICE ASSISTANT I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioner
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS since the events of 9/11 the Emergency Response and Preparedness(ERP) unit has directed
most of its time and resources to homeland security initiatives; and
WHEREAS one of the new initiatives is analyzing vulnerabilities within Oakland County, specifically
facilities which have hazardous or Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS); and
WHEREAS summer students and interns have been instrumental in working closely with the Emergency
Management Coordinators and the Info. Tech./Geographical Information Systems (GIS) unit to produce
EHS facility vulnerability maps; and
WHEREAS keeping these maps current is an ongoing and major task as EHS facility data and vulnerable
population information continuously change; and
WHEREAS an ongoing database also needs to be developed for the vulnerable populations including
transportation sites, underground pipelines, communication towers, major industries, apartment
complexes, hotel/motels, military installations, schools, municipal buildings, above ground gas tanks,
communications lines, hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities; and
WHEREAS these maps and data are used for planning purposes at the County level and will be
forwarded to first responders for their local emergency response plans; and
WHEREAS ERP staff have spent considerable time over the last two summers in training two college
summer students each year to assist with the above tasks, as well as other data acquisition and update
tasks; and
WHEREAS the requested part-time non-eligible Office Assistant I position would reduce training time by
providing on-going rather than summer only employees; and
WHEREAS the deletion of two (2) Summer Business Assistant positions (11115-05244 & 11115-08153)
would offset the costs of this request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
deletion of two (2) Summer Business Assistant positions (11115-05244 & 11115-08153), and the creation of
one (1) GF/GP Part-time non-eligible Office Assistant I position in the Emergency Response & Preparedness
unit (11115) for 840 hours/year.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03342)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PRESPAREDNESS CREATE (1) PTNE
OFFICE ASSISTANT I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee, has reviewed the above referenced
resolution, and finds:
1. Since the event of 9/11, the Emergency Response and Preparedness (ERP) Unit has
directed their time and resources to homeland security initiatives analyzing vulnerabilities
within Oakland County, specifically facilities which have hazardous or Extremely
Hazardous Substances (EHS).
2. ERP is requesting one (1) part-time non-eligible Office Assistant I position to be offset by
the deletion of the two (2) Summer Student positions (11115-05244 and 11115-08153)
which would reduce training time by providing on-going assistance to the GIS Unit.
3. Currently the staff spends considerable time training two (2) Summer Students each year
to assist the Information Technology/Geographical Information Systems (GIS) unit in
producing Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) facility vulnerability maps. The maps
and data are used for planning purposes at the County level and will be forwarded to first
responders for their local emergency response plans.
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629
4. The following budget amendment is recommended to transfer funds from Summer Help
to Emergency Response and Preparedness:
GENERAL FUND
Expenditures FY2004 FY2005
90-290000-25000-9084 Summer Help ($7,959) ($10,621)
11-101112-65001-1001 ERP-Salaries 7,301 9,744
11-101112-65001-2074 ERP-Fringe Ben. 658 877
-0- -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 630.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03341
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS - TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971,
and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within
the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the policy
previously established by the Board of Commissioners by various Miscellaneous Resolutions, whereby
local units pay seventy-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Township of Holly, has executed the attached purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township of Holly has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of
one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of Holly agrees that Oakland
County will retain ownership of the siren and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical
costs for said siren purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
contract with the Township of Holly for the purchase of one (1) tornado siren.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is contingent upon the execution
of the attached written agreement between the County and the Township of Holly.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and Township
of Holly on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03341)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION –TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution recognizes that Holly Township has issued a purchase agreement for the
purchase of one (1) warning siren and has requested to become part of the County’s
centrally activated tornado warning system.
2. The total cost of the siren is $21,000.
3. The Township of Holly has agreed to pay $15,750, seventy-five percent (75%) of the
estimated cost of the siren.
4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost, $5,250.
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5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be responsible for
the maintenance and electrical costs for the siren.
6. Funds are available in the FY2004 Emergency Response and Preparedness budget to
cover cost.
7. No additional budget amendments are necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard.
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
REPORT (MISC. #03326)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – INTEGRATED E-FINANCIAL SYSTEM
PROJECT – APPROPRIATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION PHASE I
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03326 on
December 1, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. The last Whereas be moved down as an additional BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, and
amended, as follows:
WHEREAS it is recommended BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Major Departmental
Support Projects Fund be established to account for the expenditures related to this and
other departmental support projects with estimated aggregate expenditures over
$5,000,000. Upon closeout of a particular major project, unspent project monies will be
re-designated by the Board of Commissioners.
2. The NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be amended, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes an appropriation of $2,895,812 from the Designated Fund
Balance for the E-Financial System implementation (general ledger account #9407-
092000); and $1,500,000 from the Designated Fund Balance for Data Privacy and
Security (general ledger account #9407-107000) to fund Phase I of the E-Financial
System implementation. The attached Schedule 1 represents a summary of
projected Phase 1 costs and required appropriations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. # 03326)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – INTEGRATED E-FINANCIAL SYSTEM
PROJECT – APPROPRIATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION PHASE I
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03326 on December 3, 2003,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted as amended by the General Government
Committee on December 1, 2003.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 11, 2003
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03326
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – INTEGRATED E-FINANCIAL SYSTEM
PROJECT - APPROPRIATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION PHASE I
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 14, 2002, the Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #02043
authorizing acquisition of PeopleSoft licenses thereby enabling commencement of the Integrated E-
Financial System Project, components of which are to include e-procurement, enhanced time and labor
reporting, project costing, an Internet portal for on-line payment, and activity based management,
budgeting and financial reporting; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02043 appropriated $2.9 million in support of the analysis,
acquisition and selection component of the Integrated E-Financial System Project; and
WHEREAS a rigorous competitive bidding process was utilized to execute the directives of Miscellaneous
Resolution #02043 and resulted in the selection of the eVerge Group and Accenture to assist in the
implementation phases of the Integrated E-Financial System Project; and
WHEREAS at the County's direction, the eVerge Group has performed a gap analysis and conducted
extensive implementation and resource planning to identify and refine the tasks necessary to implement
the County’s required software functionality, key business processes, reporting, and software
configurations; and
WHEREAS Phase I of the Integrated E-Financial System Implementation Project has four (4) components
that are more cost-effectively implemented together rather than separately. These four Phase I
implementation components include the Data Privacy/Security Technologies Implementation, the Time &
Labor System Implementation, the Human Resources Self-service Implementation, and the Human
Resources System Enhancements Implementation; and
WHEREAS data privacy, security, and centralized administration are of critical importance to the integrity
and reliability of the County’s computer infrastructure and electronic information and must be given the
highest priority; and
WHEREAS the eVerge Group proposes to execute the Time & Labor System Implementation, the Human
Resources Self-service Implementation, and the Human Resources System Enhancements
Implementation components of Phase I of the Integrated E-Financial System Implementation Project at a
cost of $1,519,417; and
WHEREAS Accenture proposes to implement the Data Privacy/Security Technologies Implementation
component of Phase I of the Integrated E-Financial System Implementation Project at a cost of $751,000;
and
WHEREAS Phase I implementation hardware, software, IT and Fiscal Services resources, contingency,
and project management costs are estimated to total $2,679,617 (detail provided in attached Schedule 1);
and
WHEREAS estimated total Implementation Phase I costs equal $4,950,034; and
WHEREAS funds in the amount of $554,222 remain from the appropriation authorized in Miscellaneous
Resolution #02043 and are available for transfer to cover a portion of Phase I of the Integrated E-
Financial System Implementation Project cost, leaving a need for $4,395,812; and,
WHEREAS in the Fiscal Year 2002 Year End Report and Budget Amendments, Miscellaneous Resolution
#02319, adopted December 12, 2002, the Board of Commissioners approved a designation of
$5,000,000 for Financial/HR Upgrades, a portion of which is now known as the Integrated E-Financial
System Project. These funds are recommended to be re-designated in the FY 2003 Year End Report and
are available for appropriation to cover a portion of the estimated Phase I implementation costs; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 Year End Report will recommend a $3,000,000 designation to support Data
Privacy and Security and these funds are also available for appropriation to cover a portion of the Phase I
implementation cost; and
WHEREAS the Integrated E-Financial System Project optimally requires implementation of two additional
Phases, currently planned for execution over the next two or three fiscal years. Phases II and III carry
estimated costs of $6,089,386 and $3,946,623 respectively; and
WHEREAS a detailed Return on Investment (ROI) analysis for the entire Integrated E-Financial System
Project indicates that timely completion of all three phases of project implementation should result in a 6
year payback on the County's total investment; and
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WHEREAS in recognition of the State of Michigan's budgetary challenges and their unknown effect on
future Oakland County budgets, execution of the Integrated E-Financial System Project has been split
into three Phases, each of which, standing alone, provides critical functionality to governmental
operations and value to County taxpayers; and
WHEREAS this resolution is designed to support Phase I of the Integrated E-Financial System
Implementation Project. It neither commits the County to the funding or execution of Phases II or III of the
Project nor requires the execution of Phases II or III to be a successful, value-added endeavor; and
WHEREAS it is recommended that a Major Departmental Support Projects Fund be established to
account for the expenditures related to this and other departmental support projects with estimated
aggregate expenditures over $5,000,000. Upon closeout of a particular major project unspent project
monies will be re-designated by the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes an
appropriation of $2,895,812 from the Designated Fund Balance for the E-Financial System
implementation (general ledger account #9407-092000); and $1,500,000 from the Designated Fund
Balance for Data Privacy and Security (general ledger account #9407-107000) to fund Phase I of the E-
Financial System implementation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriation be transferred to a new capital projects fund titled
“Major Departmental Support Projects Fund.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2004 Budget be amended, as specified below:
GENERAL FUND
Revenue
90-190000-14000-1582 Planned Use of Fund Balance $4,395,812
Expenditures
90-xxxxxx-98436-8001 Transfer to Maj. Dept. Supt. $4,395,812
$ -0-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining $554,222 appropriated pursuant to Miscellaneous
Resolution #02043 in support of the Integrated E-Financial System Project be transferred from the
Information Technology Fund to the Major Departmental Support Projects Fund to help fund Phase I of
the E-Financial System implementation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule 1 and Explanation of E-Financial System Implementation Resolution Costs and
Funding on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Moss supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moss supported by Coulter the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moss supported by Hatchett the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moss supported by Zack the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the General Government Committee Report
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard,
Coulter. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03358
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: TREASURER – e-Tax/@ccess - OAKLAND INTERNET PROPERTY TAX INQUIRY AND
PAYMENT SYSTEM PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Treasurer Office with support from Information Technology wishes to enhance the ability
to collect current and delinquent taxes, through a new electronic property tax payment/collection system
called e-Tax Payments; and
WHEREAS the project goal is to allow taxpayers the ability to pay delinquent and current taxes via the
Internet through Access Oakland by March 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS the business objective of this project is to improve the flow of tax payments for both the
County and for Local taxing units; and
WHEREAS this project will reduce the cost of collecting both current and delinquent taxes; and
WHEREAS benefits to the taxpayers include: improved customer satisfaction by offering an alternative
method for paying their taxes and avoiding a trip to Pontiac for payment of delinquent taxes, or to their
local taxing office (city, village hall, or township (CVT’s)); and
WHEREAS there are many benefits both to Oakland County and the taxpayers which include:
1. Cost saving by reducing the need for clerks to look up tax delinquencies, reduced counter
traffic, and cashier payment-processing time.
2. Increased cash flow from the project will result in increased investment interest earnings.
3. Improved customer service for both taxpayers and mortgage companies in accessing and
paying their taxes.
4. Wait time for customers is reduced, and it will encourage E-government as an alternative to
face to face service delivery; and
WHEREAS in Oakland County 40,000 plus properties are returned delinquent each year, and it is
anticipated that 10% of those properties would use the Internet application to review and pay their
account, thereby increasing collections, and producing tangible benefits including cost savings, and cost
avoidance; and
WHEREAS this project will not require additional staff, however, it will require funding for Information
Technology Development of $205,570; and
WHEREAS funding for this project is available in the General Fund, Designation for Operational
Improvements, general ledger account #9407-001000, with an anticipated positive Return on Investment
(ROI) in four (4) years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
development and implementation of the e-Tax Payment System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2004 Budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (101) FY 2004
Revenues
1-90-190000-14000-1582 Planned Use of Fund Balance $205,570
3-90-310000-98636-8001 Operating Transfer Out ($205,570)
$ -0-
Information Technology Fund (636)
Revenues
3-18-636113-98101-1701 Operating Transfer In $ 205,570
Expenditures
2-18-636172-24000-3348 Professional Services $ 205,570
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03359
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPT – CHANGES TO FISCAL YEAR 2003
APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates, statements, papers and
records submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages having taxes to be spread upon the
Tax Rolls, and has checked these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General
Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates as adjusted by
M.C.L. 211.24E, M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34D, and M.C.L. 211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws,
authorized to be spread against state taxable valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith, and
which are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the Board of
Commissioners authorize the Equalization Director to sign these certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the constitution and added
Section 36; and
WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under Section 37 of the General
Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allows additional millage to be voted up
to and including December 7, 2003 for schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 4, 2003 for
taxing jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would require Board approval
before they could be spread; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school operating levies on homestead
and non-homestead property taxes in accordance with this report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopt the
attached certificates with the recommendations herein contained as part of the permanent records of the
Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Director be authorized and directed to sign the
several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby authorizing and directing the
various assessing officers to spread the rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in compliance with the
General Property Tax Act and the 50 mill limitation, directs the Equalization Division to revise the
apportionment report for 2003 as follows:
Previous Revised Reason
Tax Authority Rate Rate for change
Township of Waterford 10.4122 10.2719 Revision
City of Auburn Hills 11.6026 11.5826 Revision
City of Royal Oak 11.3954 12.3954 Election
Oak Park School District 17.9046 17.9044 Correction
Oak Park School District 7.3094 7.3095 Correction
Romeo Community Schools 6.6558 6.5668 Correction
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moss supported by Scott the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt,
Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter,
Crawford. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03360
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED TAX CUT
DELAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS effective January, 2004, Michigan taxpayers are scheduled to receive a reduction in the
income tax rate of 0.1 percent; and
WHEREAS Governor Granholm has proposed a delay in the income tax cut beginning in January and
dedicating that revenue to the K-12 budget deficit; and
WHEREAS the scheduled rollback in Michigan's income tax rollback from 4 percent to 3.9 percent would
provide an average tax savings of $50 to each taxpayer; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has long recognized that the way to increase revenue and to put Michigan
families back to work is by lowering taxes, not increasing them; and
WHEREAS jobs, which are critical to the growth and health of our economy, create income. Income taxes
do not create jobs. Any reduction in the income tax attracts businesses and helps to create new job
opportunities - thereby providing much needed new revenues to help resolve the State of Michigan's
budget crisis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
Governor Granholm and the Michigan State Legislature not to delay the 0.1 percent income tax cut
promised to Michigan taxpayers and to find alternative means to address budget shortfalls.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to provided copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the
Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland
County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Bullard the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Jamian, Knolenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson,
Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (18)
NAYS: Gregory, Hatchett, Suarez, Zack, Coulter. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03361
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL CARE FACILITY – NURSING STAFF
REALIGNMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Medical Care Facility is a 24/7 operation; and
WHEREAS the Medical Care Facility currently has had difficulties in recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses
and Nursing Assistants; and
WHEREAS the Medical Care Facility proposes to upwardly reclassify two (2) Licensed Practical Nurse
positions to General Staff Nurses; and
WHEREAS the Medical Care Facility proposes to delete five (5) FTNE Nursing Assistant positions; and
WHEREAS the Medical Care Facility is requesting to create two (2) full-time General Staff Nurse
positions and one (1) PTNE General Staff Nurse position to provide more skilled nursing coverage to the
residents at the facility.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
upward reclassification of (2) Licensed Practical Nurse positions (#16335-01025 & 16335-00191) to
General Staff Nurses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete five (5) FTNE Nursing Assistant positions:
16335-00813
16335-00587
16335-02890
16335-00653
16335-00654
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create two (2) FTE PR-funded General Staff Nurse positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create (1) PTNE 1,000 hr/yr PR-funded General Staff Nurse position.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03362
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT
PROGRAM EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00264,
authorized the establishment of a discount prescription drug program for senior citizens residing in
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS following a Request for Proposal (RFP), National Prescription Administrators, Inc. (NPA) was
selected as the vendor best suited to administer the senior citizen resident prescription discount program
for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS National Prescription Administrators entered into a 3-year contract to administer the Senior
Citizen Resident Prescription Drug Program, with the contract expiration date of October 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS on May 19, 2003, General Government Committee Chairperson William R. Patterson
appointed himself and Commissioners Greg Jamian and Helaine Zack to serve on the Senior Prescription
Drug Discount Study Group to review the current Senior Prescription Drug Discount Program and report
its findings to the General Government Committee; and
WHEREAS the preliminary findings of the Study Group are as follows:
1. There is an ongoing critical need for many senior citizens in Oakland County to receive
assistance in purchasing required medications.
2. Medicare, the federal health care program for senior citizens, has legislation that is being
considered to provide for prescription medication, but no national prescription drug program is
currently in existence.
3. Prescription Drug Management Services that are available through a professional services
contract do provide a senior citizen resident with an easily accessible prescription discount
program.
4. The Oakland County Senior Prescription Drug Discount Program provided senior citizens
residing in Oakland County savings in purchasing their prescription medication.
5. The continuation of the Prescription Drug Discount is a highly valued and widely needed
program to the residents of Oakland County.
WHEREAS in April 2002, Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) acquired National Prescription Administrators, Inc.
(NPA), and NPA is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Express Scripts, Inc.; and
WHEREAS on August 23, 2003, Oakland County entered into an Amendment and Change Order
acknowledging that Express Scripts, Inc. assumed the contract between National Prescription
Administrators, Inc. and Oakland County.
WHEREAS the contract with Express Scripts contains the provision to extend and otherwise continue the
present contractual relationship between ESI and the County, as described in the Contract, with the same
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Contract Number until such time that the County and ESI can enter into a new contract or until the
contract is terminated, as set forth by the contract's terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's Risk Management and Corporation Counsel have been in negotiations with
Express Scripts, Inc. for the terms of the new contract, and have been reporting to the Senior Prescription
Drug Discount Study Group; and
WHEREAS the Senior Prescription Drug Discount Study Group recommends the continuation of the
Senior Prescription Drug Discount Program and the renewal of the contract with Express Scripts, Inc. as
the vendor to administer the senior citizen resident prescription discount program for Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS the County Executive concurs with the recommendation of the Senior Prescription Drug
Discount Study Group and further recommends that the annual subscription fee of $6.00 per senior
subscriber be paid for by the County at an annual estimated cost of $150,000, which has been currently
budgeted; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the continuation of the Senior Citizen Resident Prescription Discount Program for Oakland
County residents who have attained the age of sixty (60).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the firm Express Scripts, Inc. be retained as administrator of the
Senior Citizen Resident Prescription Discount Program and that the professional services contract be
renewed for a period of two (2) years, to be reviewed annually.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County fully defray the annual subscription fee of $6.00 for
each participant over the age of sixty (60) enrolled in the Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the State of Michigan or the Federal Government creates a
prescription program that is equal to or better than this program, the County shall terminate this program
for those who qualify.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we thank Commissioners Greg Jamian, William R. Patterson, Helaine
Zack and the members of the Senior Prescription Drug Discount Study Group for their service on behalf
of the senior citizens of Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I recommend adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #03285)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION
LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03285 on December
11, 2003 reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendment:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby supports House Bills 4820 through 4828, as introduced, AS APPROVED BY THE
SENATE’S GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE, and the efforts to establish four regular
election dates, in February, May, August and November, each year, on which all regular and
special elections would be held.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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REPORT (MISC. #03285)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03285 on
December 11, 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
REPORT (MISC. #03285)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03285 on
October 20, 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 #03285
BY: Commissioner Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in almost half of Michigan's school districts, fewer than five (5%) percent of eligible voters
participated in the 2000 school board election; and
WHEREAS a major criticism of Michigan's election system is that there are too many elections and that
there exists two parallel election systems in the state - one system run by school districts and a second
system involving local, county and state election officials; and
WHEREAS House Bills 4820 through 4828 propose to amend the Michigan Election Law, the Revised
School Code and several related acts, in an effort to consolidate state, local and school elections; and
WHEREAS the proposed legislation focuses on reducing the number of election dates, in order to provide
more consistency and predictability for potential voters and to bring the administration of all elections
under the jurisdiction of the city, township and county clerks - whose primary obligations are to the
Michigan Election Law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports House Bills 4820 through 4828, as introduced, and the efforts to establish four regular election
dates, in February, May, August and November, each year, on which all regular and special elections
would be held.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports legislation that
requires school elections to be governed by Michigan Election Law, with the election being run by the city,
township or County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN T. KOWALL, TOM McMILLIN, JOHN A.
SCOTT, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, GREG JAMIAN, ERIC S.
WILSON, BILL BULLARD, JEFF POTTER,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, SUE ANN DOUGLAS,
HUGH D. CRAWFORD, MICHAEL ROGERS,
CHARLES MOSS
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Long the General Government Committee Report dated
December 11, 2003 be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the General Government Committee Report dated
October 30, 2003 be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Knollenberg the General Government Committee Report dated
December 11, 2003 amending the resolution be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gregory. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PETITION FOR DETACHMENT - ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, in accordance with the report from the County Clerk, finds that the
petition does not contain sufficient signatures to meet the requirements of MCL 117.6, the Home Rule
Cities Act. Therefore, pursuant to MCL 117.8, since the petition does not conform to the act, no further
proceedings shall be had.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of the letter from Oakland County Clerk, G. William Caddell, on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Potter the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
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Discussion followed.
Vote on report:
AYES: Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson,
Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gregory, Hatchett. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the General Government Committee Report was accepted.
REPORT (MISC. #03331)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HIRING PROCEDURE FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR – PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03331 on
December 11, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following
amendments to the Evaluation Procedure, which is attached to the resolution:
1 Delete Page 2 and Page 3 of the Evaluation Procedure
2. Page 1, Application Process, 1st Paragraph:
Upon adoption of the Resolution by the Board of Commissioners the Oversight
Committee will make best efforts to meet and post the position within ten days.
Application Process, 4th Paragraph, 1st Sentence:
The Oversight Committee will may use the attached advertisements (Attachments 2 and
3), prepared by the Human Resources Department, to post the position of Administrative
Director – Program and Operations Analysis.
Application Process, 4th Bullet Point, 1st Sentence:
• Best efforts will be made to schedule interviews are to be scheduled no later than
two weeks after the deadline for applications.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03331
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HIRING PROCEDURE FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR – PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will be searching for an Administrative Director
– Program and Operations Analysis; and
WHEREAS a hiring procedure is important in the search for an individual to fill the post of Administrative
Director – Program and Operations Analysis; and
WHEREAS a study group comprised of members of the Personnel Committee has spent numerous hours
developing a procedure for this purpose; and
WHEREAS the study group has received significant input from individual Board of Commissioner
members, as well as the Oakland County Human Resources Department, in the Development of a hiring
procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioner’s Personnel Committee
recommends adoption of the attached procedure.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment #1, Qualifications for Administrative Director – Program and Operations Analysis, and
Application for Employment on file in County Clerk’s office.
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Moved by Kowall supported by Scott the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Kowall supported by Jamian the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Kowall supported by Jamian the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the General Government Committee Report.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moss, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Jamian. (19)
NAYS: Moffitt, Palmer, Suarez, Hatchett. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03332)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HIRING CRITERIA FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR – PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03332 on
December 11, 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 #03332
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HIRING CRITERIA FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR – PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will be searching for an Administrative Director
– Program and Operations Analysis; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has been charged
with development of the criteria for determining selection in the search of an individual to fill the post of
Administrative Director – Program and Operations Analysis; and
WHEREAS a study group comprised of members of the Personnel Committee has spent numerous hours
developing the criteria for this purpose; and
WHEREAS the study group has received significant input from individual Board of Commissioner
members, as well as the Oakland County Human Resources Department in the development of a process
for weighting the criteria.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioner’s Personnel Committee
recommends adoption of the attached weighted criteria.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Criteria System to be followed in the appointment of the Board of Commissioners Administrative
Director – Program and Operations Analysis on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Kowall supported by Wilson the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Kowall supported by Wilson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the General Government Committee report was accepted.
Moved by Webster supported by Moffitt to amend the resolution under Criteria as follows:
Communications Ability from 25% to 20%.
Management/Administrative experience from 25% to 20%.
Government Experience from 15% to 25%.
And to further amend the Government Experience to add the word government to the last sentence to
read as follows:
A candidate exhibiting an understanding of Act 139, with job related experiences that include
state, county, city, village or township government may be considered.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moss, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson,
Crawford, Douglas, Jamian, Knollenberg. (15)
NAYS: Moffitt, Palmer, Suarez, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Gregory, Hatchett. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03311)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: WAUMEGAH LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD – REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM LONG
TERM REVOLVING FUND FOR AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03311 on
December 11, 2003 recommends the Resolution to amended and adopted as follows:
In the Now Therefore Be It Resolved paragraph after and Special Assessment District" from the
County Long Term Revolving Fund"
And add a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its
Chairperson to execute a contract, prepared by Corporation Counsel and consistent with
Miscellaneous Resolution #02019, for the repayment of this loan."
Chairperson on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee I move the acceptance of the foregoing
Report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03311
BY: Commissioner Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: WAUMEGAH LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD - REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM LONG
TERM REVOLVING FUND FOR AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairmen, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Waumegah Lake, having a surface area of approximately 112 acres, is an inland lake located
in Springfield and Independence Townships, Oakland County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS on January 8, 1996 a structural failure of the approximately 70 year old private dam structure
controlling the level of Waumegah Lake occurred, threatening the public health, safety and welfare, and
putting the lake level at risk; and
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WHEREAS in 1998 the Drain Commissioner, as the county delegated authority under Part 307 of the
Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 P.A. 451, as amended, MCL
324.30701 et seq., oversaw the design and construction of a new dam structure for Waumegah Lake, the
cost of that was paid for by special assessments; and
WHEREAS following construction of the new dam structure, the lake level has not increased to the
normal or legal level for Waumegah Lake as established by the Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS the Waumegah Lake Improvement Board, a public agency established pursuant to Part 309
of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 P.A. 451 ("Part 309"), as
amended, MCL 324.30901 et seq., has determined that construction of an augmentation well is
necessary in order to properly attain and maintain the legal level for Waumegah Lake; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Misc. Resolution No. 02019 on February
21, 2002, establishing a Long Term Revolving Fund to assist local units of government to finance water
and sewer projects that do not require the issuance of bonds; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02019 provides that each project loan shall not exceed $150,000;
and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 30922 of Part 309, the Lake Improvement Board is authorized to borrow
money and collect special assessments to defray the costs of any improvement made under Part 309;
and
WHEREAS Waumegah Lake Improvement Board, has requested a $150,000 loan from the County's
Long Term Revolving Fund to pay for the design and construction of an augmentation well to attain and
maintain the legal and normal level of Waumegah Lake.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the
advance of a sum not to exceed $150,000 to the Waumegah Lake Improvement Board and Special
Assessment District for the design and construction of an augmentation well for Waumegah Lake,
consistent with prior established policy covering the loan of County funds, with the actual amount of the
loan, including applicable interest rate and repayment schedule to be determined and set forth in a
contract to be approved at some time in the future by action of this Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Waumegah Lake Improvement Board, Resolution to Pursue Project Financing on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03311)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WAUMEGAH LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD - REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM LONG
TERM REVOLVING FUND FOR AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT
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 Waumegah Lake Improvement Board is requesting a $150,000 loan from the Long-
Term Revolving Fund to be used for the design and construction of an augmentation well
in order to properly attain and maintain the legal level for Waumegah Lake.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #02019 authorized that monies be made available for loans to
local units for amounts up to $150,000 for each project requested.
3. A contract between Oakland County and the Waumegah Lake Improvement Board is yet
to be completed. The contract is to be reviewed by Corporation Counsel and is to
contain the applicable interest rate and repayment schedule consistent with the County’s
loan policy.
4. The interest rate to be included in the contract is to be based on the prevailing six-month
Treasury Bill rate at the time the contract is executed.
5. The augmentation well project will be managed by the Waumegah Lake Improvement
Board and full repayment of the loan, with applicable interest, will come from the 10 year
special assessment roll confirmed October 14, 2002 for this project.
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6. Funding is currently available in the Long-Term Revolving Fund to issue a loan in the
amount of $150,000 to the Waumegah Lake Improvement Board.
7. Management and Budget will not disburse funds until the contract is reviewed by
Corporation Counsel and fully executed by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners.
8. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Bullard the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Bullard the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Potter the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the Planning and Building Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03363
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - LAKE NAME CHANGE - SPRING LAKE TO LAKE ALICE IN
THE CITY OF PONTIAC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners through Miscellaneous Resolution #00230
established a policy for naming or renaming geographical sites; and
WHEREAS Alice Gustafson, who passed away on March 25, 2003, was Chairperson and Chief Executive
Officer of Hubert Distributors, Inc. and a dedicated community leader; and
WHEREAS the Pontiac City Council passed a resolution on July 31, 2003, supporting the renaming of
Spring Lake to Lake Alice in memory of Alice Gustafson; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is being requested to support the renaming of
the lake located in Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Assessors Plat No. 141, pt NE 1/4 and NW 1/4, Section 34, City of
Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 54A pages 99/99A, of Plats, Property
Identification # 14-34-201-010-pt lot 1, 14-34-201-009-pt lot 1 abuts, 14-34-502-003 lot 2, 14-34-176-002-
pt lot 3, 14-34-127-001-pt lot 3, 14-34-127-002-pt lot 3, in accordance with the procedure set forth by the
U.S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Division's requirements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the renaming of Spring Lake to Lake Alice, Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Assessors Plat No. 141, pt NE 1/4
and NW 1/4, Section 34. City of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, as recorded Liber 54A pages 99/99A
of Plats, Property Identification # 14-34-201-010-pt lot 1, 14-34-201-009-pt lot 1 abuts, 14-34-502-003 lot
2, 14-34-176-002-pt lot 3, 14-34-127-001-pt lot 3, 14-34-127-002-pt lot 3, if it meets the requirements of
the U.S. Department of Interior.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners holds a Public Hearing on
this matter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs the Oakland
County Clerk to publish, in newspapers of general circulation, a notice of the proposed change and the
date when the Board of Commissioners' Public Hearing will be held regarding the proposed renaming of
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Spring Lake to Lake Alice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Petitioner is required to pay all costs associated with this petition
requesting a lake name change and advertising a Public Hearing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon adoption of this Resolution, the Oakland County Clerk shall
provide a copy of this Resolution to the petitioners to be filed with the United States Board of Geographic
Names.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
Resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Hatchett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03364
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERLOCAL
JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER HILLS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NEW 52-3 ROCHESTER
DISTRICT COURTHOUSE AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION, 700 AND 750 BARCLAY CIRCLE,
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the City of Rochester Hills are engaged in the process of
constructing a new 52-3 Rochester District Courthouse and Sheriff substation at 700 and 750 Barclay
Circle in the City of Rochester Hills on land owned by the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution. #02198 the County of Oakland and the City of
Rochester Hills entered into a Construction Administration Agreement and a Sublease Agreement to
provide for construction of a Sheriff Substation facility at 750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI; and
WHEREAS the Sublease calls for the City of Rochester Hills to make the lease payments to be sufficient
to enable the County to meet its principal and interest payments on the bonds as such principal and
interest payments become due; and
WHEREAS upon the retirement of the bonds, the City of Rochester Hills will take ownership of the
Substation and the associated 2.19 acres of property; and
WHEREAS the County and the City have determined that it is to their mutual benefit to enter into the
attached Joint Operating Agreement for the purposes of operating and maintaining the Courthouse and
Substation buildings, grounds, parking lots, utilities and all other operational aspects related to the
functions and operations of said Courthouse and Substation facilities; and
WHEREAS it is the intent of the parties that the cost of maintaining and servicing the facility be as
equitably apportioned as possible both on a yearly basis as well as over the term of the Joint Operating
Agreement, with the understanding that a precise division of the costs will be neither practical nor cost
effective; and
WHEREAS the terms and conditions of this Joint Operating Agreement shall commence on the date of
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City for either the Courthouse or Substation and shall end
on a date five (5) years after such commencement date hereinafter referred to as the "Original Term"; and
WHEREAS this agreement may be renewed by mutual consent of the parties up to three (3) additional
five (5) year terms or less, upon terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the parties at the time of
renewal; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Joint Operating Agreement between the City of
Rochester Hills and the County of Oakland; and
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WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Department of Facilities Management that the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and conditions of the attached Joint
Operating Agreement for the premises located at 700 and 750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the attached Joint Operating Agreement for the premises located at 700 and
750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI between the City of Rochester Hills and the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Joint Operating Agreement for the premises located at
700 and 750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI between the City of Rochester Hills and the County of
Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Joint Operating Agreement 52-3 Rochester District Court/Sheriff Substation, and Site Plan on file
in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03365
BY: Planning and Building Committee - Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE 52-3 ROCHESTER DISTRICT COURT, 141 HAMPTON CIRCLE,
SUITE 141, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is responsible for providing courthouse facilities for the 52nd District
Court Units; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland presently leases 1,493 square feet of office space at 141 Hampton
Circle, Suite 141, Rochester Hills, MI for part of the operations of the 52-3 Rochester District Court; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is engaged in the process of constructing a new courthouse at 700
Barclay Circle in the City of Rochester Hills; and
WHEREAS construction of said new courthouse is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2004; and
WHEREAS the present lease for office space located at 141 Hampton Circle, Suite 141, will expire on
December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and A&P Investment Company, LLC, the landlord,
have negotiated the terms of the attached Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, which would allow
the court staff to continue to occupy the existing offices located at 141 Hampton Circle, Suite 141,
Rochester Hills, MI on a month to month basis until June 30, 2004 if necessary; and
WHEREAS the term for the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement shall commence on
January 1, 2004 and expire on June 30, 2004. Rent for the term of the lease shall be at a rate of $19.50
per square foot or $2,426.13 per month; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Second Amendment to Lease Agreement
between A&P Investment Company, LLC and the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Department of Facilities Management that the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and conditions of the attached Second
Amendment to Lease Agreement for the premises located at 141 Hampton Circle, Suite 141, Rochester
Hills, MI 48307.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the attached Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the premises
located at 141 Hampton Circle, Suite 141, Rochester Hills, MI between the County of Oakland and A&P
Investment Company, LLC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the
premises located at 141 Hampton Circle, Suite 141, Rochester Hills, MI between A&P Investment
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Company, LLC and the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Second Amendment to Least Between A&P Investment Company, L.L.C, A Michigan Limited
Liability Company and the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03366
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE 52-3 ROCHESTER DISTRICT COURT, 130 HAMPTON CIRCLE,
SUITE 150, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
To the Oakland County Board Of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is responsible for providing courthouse facilities for the 52nd District
Court Units; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland presently leases 1,100 square feet of office space at 130 Hampton
Circle, Suite 150, Rochester Hills, MI for part of the operations of the 52-3 Rochester District Court; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is engaged in the process of constructing a new courthouse at 700
Barclay Circle in the City of Rochester Hills; and
WHEREAS construction of said new courthouse is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2004; and
WHEREAS the present lease for office space located at 130 Hampton Circle, Suite 150, will expire on
December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and A&P Investment Company, LLC, the landlord,
have negotiated the terms of the attached Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, which would allow
the court staff to continue to occupy the existing offices located at 130 Hampton Circle, Suite 150,
Rochester Hills, MI on a month to month basis until June 30, 2004 if necessary; and
WHEREAS the term for the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement shall commence on
January 1, 2004 and expire on June 30, 2004. Rent for the term of the lease shall be at a rate of $19.50
per square foot or $1,787.50 per month; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Second Amendment to Lease Agreement
between A&P Investment Company, LLC and the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Department of Facilities Management that the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and conditions of the attached Second
Amendment to Lease Agreement for the premises located at 130 Hampton Circle, Suite 150, Rochester
Hills, MI 48307.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the attached Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the premises
located at 130 Hampton Circle, Suite 150, Rochester Hills, MI between the County of Oakland and A&P
Investment Company, LLC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the
premises located at 130 Hampton Circle, Suite 150, Rochester Hills, MI between A&P Investment
Company, LLC and the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Second Amendment to Lease Between A&P Investment Company, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited
Liability Company and the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation on file in County
Clerk’s office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #03367)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE JANUARY 1, 2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and recommends the following
language be added to the resolution:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of law enforcement services, including
personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the municipality.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #03367)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on December 3, 2003,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03367
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, JANUARY 1, 2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Independence Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Independence
will expire on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Independence has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Independence is requesting that two (2) additional Patrol Investigators
(Deputy II"S) be added bringing the new total of Patrol Investigators to seven (7) and the total number of
contracted deputies to twenty-nine (29); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is in agreement with adding two (2) Patrol Investigators (Deputy II's) to this
agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Independence has adopted a resolution by authorizing the Oakland
County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement for their community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Independence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Independence,
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accompanied by a certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and
upon the further acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of
the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) Deputy II positions be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit,
Patrol Services Division, of the Sheriff's Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) semi-marked patrol units (with MDC, mobile and prep radio) be
added to the county fleet.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Charter Township of Independence on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03367)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE JANUARY 1,2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Independence to provide law enforcement services to this community for
several years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of
Independence will expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Independence has expressed an interest in entering into a new,
five (5) year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Lieutenant,
two (2) Patrol Sergeant, one (1) Detective Sergeant, five (5) Patrol Investigator and
eighteen (18) Deputy II (No Fill) positions.
5. The agreement will also add two (2) Patrol Investigator (Deputy II) positions in the
Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Department. Total cost of
personnel and operating equals $144,032 for FY 2004 and $202,904 for FY 2005.
6. The additional two (2) Patrol Investigator positions will require the addition of two (2)
semi-marked patrol units (with MDC, mobile and prep radio) be added to the County
Fleet. One time Capital costs equal $65,536 and will come from Contingency.
7. Any additional impact on revenues derived from signed agreement for existing positions
will be presented as a first quarter amendment for FY 2004.
8. A budget amendment is recommended for the two (2) new Patrol Investigator (Deputy II)
positions and Capital Costs for FY 2004 and FY 2005 as follows:
FY 2004 FY 2005
Fund Dept OCA PCA Object
GENERAL FUND
Revenue
101 43 13601 30000 985 Contract Revenue $144,032 $202,904
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Expenditures
101 43 23601 31140 2001 Salary $ 81,580 $114,084
101 43 23601 31140 2075 Fringe Benefits 43,637 62,789
101 43 23601 30000 6660 Radio Rental 789 1,104
101 43 23601 30000 6661 Transportation 9,033 12,360
101 43 23901 40000 4044 Deputy Supplies 480 670
101 43 23201 10000 3784 Uniform Cost 677 946
101 43 23301 20000 6636 Info Tech Operations 263 360
101 43 23101 10000 6677 Liability Ins 1,256 1,755
101 43 23601 30000 6024 CLEMIS 211 297
101 43 23901 41000 2002 Dispatch 6,106 8,539
101 43 33601 98661 8001 Motor Pool Transfer 41,546
101 43 33601 98660 8001 Radio Transfer 11,374
101 43 33601 98636 8001 Computer Transfer 12,616
101 90 290000 27030 2564 Contingency (65,536)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $144,032 $202,904
$ -0- $ -0-
MOTOR POOL FUND
Revenue
661 13 661001 10 635 Leased Equipment $ 9,033 $ 12,360
661 13 661003 98101 1701 Operating Transfer In 41,546
$ 50,579 $ 12,360
Expense
661 13 661002 10 3903 Depreciation $ 9,033 $ 12,360
661 13 661002 10 4264 Leased Vehicles 41,546
$ 50,579 $ 12,360
$ -0- $ -0-
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND
Revenue
660 23 660711 60005 635 Leased Equipment $ 789 $ 1,104
660 23 660713 98101 1701 Operating Transfer In 11,374
$ 12,163 $ 1,104
Expense
660 23 660712 60005 3900 Depreciation $ 789 $ 1,104
660 23 660712 60005 8005 Est. Profit/Loss 11,374
$ 12,163 $ 1,104
$ -0- $ -0-
INFO TECH – CLEMIS FUND
Revenue
635 23 635111 30001 583 In-Car Terminals $ 211 $ 297
635 23 635113 98101 1701 Operating Transfer In 12,616
$ 12,827 $ 297
Expense
635 23 635152 30001 3900 Depreciation $ 211 $ 297
635 23 635152 30001 8005 Est. Profit/Loss 12,616
$ 12,827 $ 297
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Moved by Crawford supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Kowall the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Scott the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Wilson the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the Finance Committee Report.
AYES: McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Law, Long. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03368)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and recommends the following
language be added to the resolution:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of law enforcement services, including
personnel will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the municipality.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #03368)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on December 3, 2003,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03368
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
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WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Oxford Township, to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Oxford will
expire on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oxford has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year,
law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oxford has requested that one (1) additional Deputy II (no-fill) be
added bringing the total number of deputies contracted to sixteen (16); and
WHEREAS the Township Board of Oxford has adopted a resolution by authorizing the OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT for their
community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Oxford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the contracted patrol unit,
Patrol Services Division, Sheriff Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County Sheriff's Department
2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the Charter Township of Oxford, accompanied by a
certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement, and upon the further
acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the County
of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above Agreement,
and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a certified copy of that
community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk shall notify the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the above
Agreement is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall witness.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
Charter Township of Oxford on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03368)
BY: Finance Committee, Charles Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OFSTANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, JANUARY 1, 2004 –
DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Pursuant ot rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution
and finds:
1. The County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with the Charter
Township of Oxford to provide law enforcement services to this community for several
years.
2. The current Law Enforcement Service Agreement with the Charter Township of Oxford will
expire on December 31, 2003.
3. The Charter Township of Oxford has expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5)
year, law enforcement service agreement.
4. The new law enforcement service agreement will continue funding one (1) Lieutenant, one
(1) Detective Sergeant, two (2) Patrol Investigator, two (2) Deputy II (No Fill)and nine (9)
Deputy II (W/Fill) positions.
5. The agreement will also add one (1) Deputy II (No Fill) position to the Contracted Patrol
Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office. Total cost of personnel and operating
equals $70,464 for FY 2004 and $99,320 for FY 2005.
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6. Any Additional impact on revenues derived from signed agreement for existing positions
will be presented asa first quarter amendment for FY 2004.
7. A budget amendment is recommended for the new Deputy II (No Fill) position for FY 2004
and FY 2005 as follows:
FY 2004 FY2005
Fund Dept Oca Pca Object
GENERAL FUND
Revenue
101 43 13601 30000 985 Contract Revenue $70,464 $99,320
Expenditures
101 43 23601 31175 2001 Salaries $40,790 $57,043
101 43 23601 31175 2075 Fringe Benefits 21,819 31,394
101 43 23601 30000 6660 Radio Rental 132 183
101 43 23601 30000 6661Transportation 3,227 4,416
101 43 23901 40000 4044 Deputy Supplies 240 335
101 43 23201 10000 3784 Uniform Cost 338 474
101 43 23301 20000 6636 InfoTech Operations 132 180
101 43 23101 10000 6677 Liability Ins 628 878
101 43 23601 30000 6024 CLEMIS 106 148
101 43 23901 41000 2002 Dispatch 3,053 4,269
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $70,464 $99,320
MOTOR POOL FUND
Revenue
661 13 661001 10 635 Leased Equipment $ 3,227 $ 4,416
$ 3,227 $ 4,416
Expense
661 13 661002 10 3903 Depreciation $ 3,277 $ 4,416
$ 3,227 $ 4,416
$ -0- $ -0-
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND
Revenue
660 23 660711 60005 635 Leased Equipment $ 132 $ 183
$ 132 $ 183
Expense
660 23 660712 60005 3900 Depreciation $ 132 $ 183
$ 132 $ 183
$ -0- $ -0-
INFOR TECH – CLEMIS FUND
Revenue
635 23 63511 30001 583 In-Car Terminals $ 106 $ 148
$ 106 $ 148
Expense
635 23 635152 30001 3900 Depreciation $ 106 $ 148
$ 106 $ 148
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by McMillin the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Wilson the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Crawford supported by Long the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the Finance Committee Report.
AYES: Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack,
Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03369
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - ADJUSTMENT TO THE
MEDICAL EXAMINER DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Public Services has reviewed the fee schedule for certain Medical
Examiner services; and
WHEREAS fees have not been reviewed since 1997; and
WHEREAS it is indicated certain fees should be adjusted upward at this time; and
WHEREAS the recommendations for certain Medical Examiner fees are listed on the attached
Schedule “A”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
proposed adjustments to the Medical Examiner Division fee schedule, as detailed on the attached
Schedule "A", to be effective after the adoption of this resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule “A” on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 03370
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177, the Board of Commissioners established the Circuit
Court Civil Mediation Fund; and
WHEREAS the fund is to be used to help pay for Circuit Court enhancements and improvements as
requested by the Circuit Court and approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Court seeks to utilize the Mediation Fund for the following purposes:
DESCRIPTION COST
Furniture
Courtroom (jury box chairs, counsel chairs, $ 26,300
Courtroom chairs, court reporter work
station)
Jury Room (table, jury room chairs) 11,000
Office (task chairs, office chairs, desks & 41,060
Overheads, landscape furniture)
Equipment
Judicial (counters, 4-drawer lateral file cabinets), 11,500
2-drawer lateral file cabinets, book cases,
rolling file cabinet)
Administration (4-drawer lateral file cabinets, 8,000
3-drawer file cabinets with overfile, rolling
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file cabinet, fax machines, transcribers)
Oakland County Bar Association (offset 10,000
Mediation administrative expenses and
2003 Bench/Bar Conference
TOTAL MEDIATION FUND REQUEST $107,860
WHEREAS the total Civil Mediation Fund transfer for the above-referenced items is $107,860.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
use of $107,860 from the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund for the above-referenced items.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03371
BY: Public Services, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION/FRIEND OF THE COURT REORGANIZATION AND
PERSONNEL RELATED ACTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court (FOC) Accounting and Banking functions and personnel were
transferred from Management and Budget to the FOC in May 2001; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan dictated the implementation of their Child Support Enforcement System
at the Oakland County Friend of the Court (FOC) in September 2001 placing additional legal,
technological and personnel burdens on FOC; and
WHEREAS in 2003 the State of Michigan’s Attorney General initiated a program to pursue felony, non-
paying support obligors, expecting to seek 20-25 warrants in Oakland County per month, directly affecting
the FOC workload and having the potential of increasing the FOC incentive payment from the State; and
WHEREAS the FOC requires dedicated personnel to review and audit cases eligible for prosecution by
the Attorney General, as well as court appearances; and
WHEREAS the FOC wishes to reorganize its structure to better accommodate these changes in the FOC
workforce and workload.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
deletion of one (1) Supervisor – FOC Family Counselor (35404-00803).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor – FOC Family Counselor classification be downwardly
reclassified from a full supervisor at a Salary Grade 16 to a working supervisor at Salary Grade 14.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) FOC Family Counselor positions (35404- 02410 and 35404-
03184) be upwardly reclassified to Supervisor – FOC Family Counselor (SG 14).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classification and position be created in Circuit
Court/Family Division/Friend of the Court: Chief Assistant FOC – Legal Services, Salary Grade 20, OT
exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the newly created Chief Assistant FOC- Legal Services position will
not be filled until Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Grant funding from the State of Michigan is
approved for this position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one position (#35404-09869) be upwardly reclassified from Account
Clerk II to Child Support Account Specialist to act as support for the State Attorney General’s pursuit of
felony, non-paying support obligors.
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
would be no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03372
BY: Commissioners Charles E. Palmer, District #19 and Eric S. Wilson District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION INCREASING LOCAL
CONTROL OVER APPROVAL, ISSUANCE, RENEWAL OR TRANSFER OF SDD AND SDM LIQUOR
LICENSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there has been a proliferation of convenience stores, drug stores, and grocery stores licensed
to sell beer, wine, and/or liquor by the State of Michigan, and
WHEREAS greater numbers of sales outlets increase the demand for services provided by local
governments including, but not limited to, law enforcement services, and
WHEREAS there are no tax benefits to local governments from take out beer, wine and liquor sales, and
WHEREAS local communities do not have the same control over licenses to sell take out beer, wine or
package liquor as they do for Class C licenses, and
WHEREAS The Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports local governmental control over the
licensing of package liquor, and beer and wine take out licenses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the
Michigan Legislature to introduce and enact legislation to extend to local legislative bodies the same right
to approve or disapprove the issuance, renewal or transfer of SDD and SDM liquor licenses as is now
provided for Class C licenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all State Representatives and
Senators from Oakland County and the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHARLES E. PALMER, ERIC S. WILSON,
GEORGE W. SUAREZ, TOM McMILLIN,
THOMAS A. LAW, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON,
BILL BULLARD, HUGH CRAWFORD,
MICHAEL T. ROGERS, CHUCK MOSS, JEFF
POTTER, GREG JAMIAN, DAVID COULTER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 03373
BY: Commissioners Eileen T. Kowall, District #6, Martin J. Knollenberg, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR SUPER BOWL XL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Super Bowl XL provides an exceptional opportunity for the entire regional to
become partners in building bridges that join our communities; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee is a non-profit corporation that serves as the
southeast Michigan region's liaison to the NFL. The Board of Directors is comprised of civic, corporate
and community leaders from the region; and
WHEREAS the budget for the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee is approximately $14.3 million, of
which, at least 60% will be from corporate sponsorships; and
WHEREAS it is projected that 32% of the 120,000 guests and 3,000 media expected to visit the region to
attend the Super Bowl will be staying in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Lawrence Technological University's economic impact study projected that Oakland County
hotels, restaurants, trades and services will receive $96 million in revenues and economic impact; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee has suggested $500,000 in financial support from
Oakland County Government; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners worked diligently with the County Executive to
address budget challenges, including balancing shrinking revenues with an ever expanding need to
provide quality services. Cost savings measures were instituted to eliminate a $33 million shortfall in the
county's $590 million Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget; and
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WHEREAS an innovative alternative must be explored that will allow Oakland County to support the
Detroit Super Bowl XL, without jeopardizing the quality of services Oakland County taxpayers expect from
the prudent expenditure of their tax dollars; and
WHEREAS one proposal for consideration is the diversion of funds from the Convention Facility
Development Fund for Cobo Hall; and
WHEREAS since 1985, the Detroit Tri-County (Oakland, Wayne and Macomb) Accommodations Tax has
been imposed on hotels and motels, with the proceeds earmarked for the Convention Facility
Development Fund; and
WHEREAS Pursuant to Public Act 106, these hotel/motel taxes have been collected in the tri-county
region to pay for the construction and renovation costs of Cobo Hall. In 2002, Oakland County forwarded
$7.4 million to Detroit for debt service payments on Cobo Hall; and
WHEREAS a temporary diversion of funds from the Convention Facility Development Fund requires the
Michigan State Legislature and Governor to approve an amendment to the Detroit Tri-County
Accommodation Tax; and
WHEREAS the Convention Facility Development Funds is at no risk of a shortfall in bond payments due
to this proposal, because debt service payments on Cobo Hall have a safety net that permits the Liquor
Excise Tax, Public Act 107 of 1985, county liquor taxes to be diverted to the Convention Facility
Development Fund to meet any unmet debt service requirements (FY 2002 $29,241,688.00).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the objectives of the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee to build partnerships throughout our
region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the
following proposal to MCL 207.629, which would add subsection (4) as follows:
(4) The first $500,000 of excise taxes levied for the month of February, 2006, from
convention hotels located in Oakland County shall be distributed to the [temporary] fund
established by the Super Bowl XL Host Committee. This subsection shall only apply to
the first $500,000 in excise taxes collected in Oakland County for February, 2006, after
which distributions shall be pursuant to subsection (1).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges the
Michigan State Legislature and the Governor to adopt the proposed temporary amendment to the Detroit
Tri-County Accommodations Tax.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests the
Oakland County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Granholm, the Oakland
County delegation to the State Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties, Oakland County's
Legislative Lobbyists, the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee, Detroit Renaissance, Detroit Regional
Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Detroit and the County Commissioners
and Executive for Wayne and Macomb County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
EILEEN T. KOWALL, MARTIN J.
KNOLLENBERG, JOHN A. SCOTT, ERIC A.
WILSON, JEFF POTTER, GREG JAMIAN,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, BILL BULLARD,
HELAINE ZACK, VINCENT GREGORY, HUGH
D. CRAWFORD, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON,
SUE ANN DOUGLAS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
In accordance with Rule XII.G, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
The Board adjourned at 11:30 a.m. to the call of the Chair or January 8, 2004, at 9:30 a.m.
JAMES VANLEUVEN THOMAS A. LAW
Deputy Clerk Chairperson