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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 4, 2004
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 10:05 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Zack. (24)
ABSENT: (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Eric S. Wilson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Scott supported by Hatchett the minutes of the February 5, 2004, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Rogers supported by Zack the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Wilson, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the agenda was approved as printed.
Deputy Clerk/Register James VanLeuven read a communication from L. Brooks Patterson appointing
Douglas J. Williams, Deputy County Executive, as his representative to the Job Evaluation Review Panel
for a term ending December 31, 2004. The alternate will be Judith Cunningham, Corporation Counsel, for
a term ending December 31, 2004.
Deputy Clerk/Register James VanLeuven read a communication from the Honorable Wendy Potts, Chief
Judge appointing Kevin Oeffner, Circuit Court Administrator, to the Job Evaluation Review Panel as the
courts’ representative for a term ending December 31, 2004. The alternate will be Lisa Langton, Family
Division Administrator.
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Deputy Clerk/Register James VanLeuven read a communication from the elected officials of Oakland
County appointing Deputy Clerk Frank H. Millard, Jr., to serve on the Job Evaluation Review Panel for a
term ending December 31, 2004. The alternate will be Kevin Larsen, Deputy Drain Commissioner.
Deputy Clerk/Register James VanLeuven read a communication from State Senator Nancy Cassis
thanking the Board for keeping her apprised of various issues affecting our region, and also requesting
that the Board of Commissioners continue to keep her informed of Board activities as it relates to state
level initiatives.
The following people addressed the Board: Mattie Hatchett.
As a point of privilege Commissioner David Mofftt addressed the board requesting a moment of silence
for Homer Case, a former Bloomfield Township Clerk who recently passed away.
Prosecuting Attorney David Gorcyca along with Family Support Division Chief David Case gave a
presentation informing the commissioners and the public of the aggressive efforts being made in Oakland
County for collection of child support.
Commissioners’ Helaine Zack and Chuck Moss, along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law presented a
proclamation to Kelsey Shultis commending her extraordinary accomplishment as the State of Michigan’s
Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest First Place Co-Winner in the High School Division.
Moved by Long supported by Coleman the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page 125.) The resolutions
on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}:
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04043
BY: Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF MILFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Environmental Infrastructure
Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share
of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, The Village of Milford has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS The Village of Milford is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the Old
Plank Road Landfill Remedial Investigation; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for The Village of Milford is $22,649.48 from the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to The Village of Milford for expenses incurred in
connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by The Village of Milford as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$22,649.48 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263215-41000-3985) to repay The
Village of Milford for expenses incurred with the Old Plank Road Landfill Remedial Investigation, once
proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHRISTINE LONG
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Copy of letter from Becky Jacques CPFA – Treasurer/Finance Director, Village of Milford, Old Plank Road
Landfill Remedial Investigation change order #1, Village of Milford Resolution 04-003, and attachment A,
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04043)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Annual funding of $22,649.48 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for FY
2003 to reimburse the Village of Milford for this project; no additional appropriation is
required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04045
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION TO INITIATE ACTION TO REDEEM ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING CALLABLE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN OAKLAND COUNTY CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
WATER AND SEWER BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan (the “Township”) has previously requested that
the County of Oakland, Michigan (the “County”), acting through its Board of Commissioners, to finance
the acquisition and construction of the Charter Township of Waterford Water and Sewer Bonds to service
the Township in the following amounts:
Oakland County Water Supply Bonds
Waterford Township System,
Extension No. 3, $ 400,000
dated May 1, 1972
Oakland County Sewage Disposal
Bonds-Clinton-Oakland System,
Waterford Extensions Phase II $2,350,000
dated May 1, 1972
Waterford Iron Removal Facilities
(LTGO) Bonds Series 1992-A $2,400,000
dated July 1, 1992
Waterford Iron Removal Facilities
(LTGO) Bonds Series 1993 $1,900,000
date July 1, 1993
for that purpose; and
WHEREAS the Township has requested that the County redeem all of such callable outstanding bonds
with maturities and interest rates as set forth in EXHIBIT A thru EXHIBIT D, which as of the date hereof,
remain outstanding in the principal amount of $4,825,000 (such bonds referred to as the “Bonds to be
Redeemed”); and
WHEREAS it appears to this Board that the redemption of said bonds is advisable to save further interest
costs; and
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WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County must approve such redemption.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
Michigan as follows:
1. The Board of Commissioners of the County hereby confirms the request of the Township
to call the Bonds to be Redeemed, pursuant to the Resolution To Initiate Action to
Redeem the Oakland County and Charter Township of Waterford Water and Sewer Debt
Prior to Maturity, adopted by the Township Board on __________, 2004, and
recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the necessary resolution which is
attached as APPENDIX A.
2. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and bond counsel, Axe & Ecklund, P.C.,
are instructed to take whatever steps are necessary to call the Bonds to be Redeemed.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolution, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith,
are hereby rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibits A, A-1, B, B-1, C, C-1, D, D-1, and Statement of Receipts and Expenses on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04046
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION – SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL ACREAGE
FOR EXPANSION OF ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that applications for
the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the Michigan Land and Water Conservation Fund may
be submitted for 2004 funding; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation desires to submit an application for the following
grant, ADDISON OAKS ACQUISITION; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has the required grant match funds
available to expand the development of the parks; and
WHEREAS the purpose of said grant is to provide open space, facilities and recreational opportunities for
all residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the grant meets the goals and objectives of the Oakland County Recreation Master Plan –
February 6, 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Parks and Recreation Commission to submit said grant application as stated above, with said monies for
this project to come from Parks and Recreation funds and funds awarded as a result of this grant
application.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Parks and Recreation, 2004 Recreation Grant Application, Appendix A, and
Preliminary Development Plan Map #2 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04046)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION - SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL ACREAGE
FOR EXPANSION OF ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) has been notified that applications for the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund may be submitted for FY 2004
funding.
2. The purpose of the grant is to purchase 346.5 acres and expand the land adjacent to
Addison Oaks County Park.
3. The grant period is from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005.
4. Oakland County Parks and Recreation requests funding for a total project cost of
$4,280,000.
5. The application request for funding for Addison Oaks County Park additional acreage
from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) for a total project cost of
$4,280,000. $1,712,000 (40%) is from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and
$2,568,000 (60%) match is from the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Capital
Improvement Fund.
6. No General Fund County match is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04047
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION – SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND TO PROVIDE A CONNECTOR TRAIL AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY
PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that applications for
the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the Land and Water Conservation Fund may be
submitted for 2004 funding; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation desires to submit an application for the following
grant, ORGANIZATIONAL YOUTH CAMPGOUND – CONNECTOR TRAIL; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has the required grant match funds
available to expand the development of the parks; and
WHEREAS the purpose of said grant is to provide open space, facilities and recreational opportunities for
all residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the grant meets the goals and objectives of the Oakland County Recreation Master Plan –
February 6, 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Parks and Recreation Commission to submit said grant application as stated above, with said monies for
this project to come from Parks and Recreation funds and funds awarded as a result of this grant
application.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Parks and Recreation, 2004 Recreation Grant Application, Appendix A, and
Independence Oaks County Park Preliminary Site Development Plan on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04047)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION - SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND TO PROVIDE A CONNECTOR TRAIL AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY
PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) has been notified that applications for the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund and Water Conservation Fund
may be submitted for FY 2004 funding.
2. The purpose of the grant is to provide a connector trail at Independence Oaks County
Park.
3. The grant period is from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005.
4. The total project is $365,000.
5. Oakland County Parks and Recreation requests two funding options. One option from the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the second option from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund.
6. The first option, to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund is for a total project cost of
$365,000, with $219,000 (60%) from the State of Michigan and a corresponding 40%
match of OCPR Capital Improvement Fund of $146,000.
7. The second option, to the Land and Water Conservation Fund, has a total project cost of
$365,000, with $182,500 (50%) from the State of Michigan, and a corresponding 50%
match of OCPR Capital Improvement Fund of $182,500.
8. No General Fund County match is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*REPORT (MISC. #04048)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT – 2004
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – WETLAND DELINEATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee having reviewed the aforementioned resolution on
February 24, 2004 reports to the Board with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04048
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT – 2004 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – WETLAND DELINEATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract
No. 2004-0103, Federal Project No. B-26-0152-0203, for Federal funds in the amount of $4,491.00, and
State funds in the amount of $249.00, for the development and improvement of Oakland/Southwest
Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of wetland delineation; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project; and
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WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan Department of
Transportation requires a local grant match of $250.00, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review
process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the application provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
grant contract in an amount not to exceed $4,990.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the grant contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Central Services/Aviation, Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project
under the Block Grant Program, and Exhibit 1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04048)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT - 2004 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE - WETLAND DELINEATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has received Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract,
Project No. 2004-0103, Federal Project No. B-26-0152-0203, for Federal funds of $4,491,
and State funds in the amount of $249 for Oakland/Southwest Airport.
2. The project is for the development and improvement of Oakland/Southwest Airport that
consists of wetland delineation.
3. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the
grant contract.
4. The total cost for the project is $4,990, with $4,491 (90%) of the cost from Federal funds,
$249 (5%) from State funds, and $250 (5%) from the Airport Fund resources for the grant
match.
5. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in
the administration of the project.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04032
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF GROVELAND
FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98308,
recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to
encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge
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to pay for a new County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement, the County will construct a
tower located at 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, Michigan; the County will sell the tower to Groveland
Township for one ($1) dollar upon completion, and the Township will lease the County space on the tower
for one ($1) dollar per year; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached construction license and
lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached construction license and lease agreement between the County of Oakland and
Groveland Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached construction license and lease agreement and all other
related documents between the County of Oakland and Groveland Township, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Construction License and Lease Agreement, Exhibit A, Site Maps, and Oakland Radio Sites on file
in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04032)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF GROVELAND FOR
THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous Resolution
#99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational
charge to pay for a new County-wide radio system, including construction of towers,
lease of land, and/or lease of space on towers at sites throughout the County.
2. The resolution approves and authorizes a construction license and lease agreement
between the County of Oakland and Groveland Township.
3. Under the construction license and lease agreement, the County will construct a tower,
equipment shelter, and install a generator for the County-wide radio system in Holly,
Michigan on land provided by the Township.
4. The County will sell the tower to Groveland Township for one ($1) upon completion and
Groveland Township will lease the County space on the tower for one ($1) per year.
5. Operation and maintenance of the tower, shelter, and generator will be the responsibility
of the Township.
6. The initial term of the lease is 15 years with three renewable five-year terms.
7. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04033
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE
LAKE FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98308,
recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to
encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge
to pay for a new County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement, the County will construct the
tower, install radio equipment and remove two existing radio towers located at 7525 Highland Road,
White Lake, Michigan; the County will sell the tower to the Charter Township of White Lake for one ($1)
dollar upon completion, and the Township will lease the County space on the tower for one ($1) dollar per
year; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached construction license and
lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached construction license and lease agreement between the County of Oakland and
the Charter Township of White Lake.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached construction license and lease agreement and all other
related documents between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of White Lake, which may be
required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Construction License and Lease Agreement, Exhibit A, Permit Drawings, and Oakland Radio Sites
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04033)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE
LAKE FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous Resolution
#99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational
charge to pay for a new County-wide radio system, including construction of towers,
lease of land, and/or lease of space on towers at sites throughout the County.
2. The resolution approves and authorizes a construction license and lease agreement
between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of White Lake.
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3. Under the construction license and lease agreement, the County will construct a tower
and install radio equipment for the County-wide radio system, and remove two existing
towers on land owned by the Township.
4. The County will sell the tower to White Lake Township for one ($1) upon completion and
White Lake Township will lease the County space on the tower for one ($1) per year.
5. Operation and maintenance of the tower will be the responsibility of the Township.
6. The initial term of the lease is 15 years with three renewable five-year terms.
7. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04049
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CALENDER YEAR 2004 AND CALENDAR YEAR 2005 AUTOMOBILE
THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) has awarded the Auto Theft Unit of the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office grant funding in the amount of $431,139 for the period January 1, 2004
through December 31, 2004, and $432,722 for the period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005
which is $6,498 less than the application amount for Calendar Year 2004 and $6,747 less than the
application amount for CALENDAR YEAR 2005; and
WHEREAS this is the eighteenth (18) and nineteenth (19) years of funding requests to ATPA; and
WHEREAS the police departments of Waterford and Pontiac have been included in the grant awarded to
Oakland County, while the police departments for Madison Heights and Hazel Park will be requesting
their own funding; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been awarded $297,956, with a required $99,318 in County match, the
Waterford Police Department has been awarded $73,013, with a required Local Jurisdiction match of
$24,337 and the Pontiac Police Department has been awarded $60,170, with a required Local
Jurisdiction match of $20,057 for a total program cost of $574,851 for Calendar Year 2004; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been awarded $295,796, with a required $98,598 in County match, the
Waterford Police Department has been awarded $75,366, with a required Local Jurisdiction match of
$25,122 and the Pontiac Police Department has been awarded $61,560, with a required Local
Jurisdiction match of $20,520 for a total program cost of $576,962 for Calendar Year 2005; and
WHEREAS Oakland County receives grant funding from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
(ATPA) under provisions of Public Act 10 of 1986; and
WHEREAS the grant conditions issued by the ATPA allow for funds received or generated as a result of
automobile theft activities. The funds may be used to enhance automobile theft prevention programs;
and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $20,295 is available as of February 1, 2004 from the confiscation
and sale of stolen vehicles through the efforts of the Oakland County Automobile Theft Prevention Unit;
and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office is requesting a portion of these funds be utilized to provide County match
requirements on the purchase of one (1) GPS unit during the Calendar Year 2004 grant year operation;
and
WHEREAS the estimated cost of the County match equals $2,450; and
WHEREAS the staffing level is the same as the Calendar Year 2003 program year and no personnel
changes were requested with the Calendar Year 2004 award with funding covering four (4) Deputy II
positions as follows: Position numbers #6108, #6109, #6147 and #6148 located in Division 439 Unit 15
Sheriff Special Teams; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Non-Departmental Grant Match line-item (#90-101-290000-25000-
2872) to cover the balance of the required county match of $96,868 ($99,318 - $2,450) for Calendar Year
2004 and $98,598 for Calendar Year 2005; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
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WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County Executive's Contract Review
Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Calendar Year 2004 Automobile Theft Prevention Grant in the amount of $431,139 ($297,956 Oakland
County Sheriff’s Department, $73,013 Waterford Police Department, $60,170 Pontiac Police Department)
with a County match of $99,318 and a participating jurisdiction match of $24,337 (Waterford) and $20,057
(Pontiac)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Calendar
Year 2005 Automobile Theft Prevention Grant in the amount of $432,722 ($295,796 Oakland County
Sheriff’s Office, $75,366 Waterford Police Department, $61,560 Pontiac Police Department with a County
match of $98,598 and a participating jurisdiction match of $25,122 (Waterford) and $20,520 (Pontiac).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of
$2,450 of forfeited funds from the Sheriff Department’s Auto Theft Prevention Funds account for County
match purposes in the purchase of one (1) GPS unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions,
within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant agreement approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, is contingent upon
continued grant funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Sheriff’s Department, ATPA Project Orientation Meeting Report, and Oakland
County Auto Theft Squad Combined Budget Detail on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04049)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE- CALENDAR YEAR 2004 AND CALENDAR YEAR 2005 AUTOMOBILE
THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) has awarded the Auto Theft Unit of
the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department grant funding in the amount of $431,139 for the
period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and $432,722 for the period January
1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
2. For CY 2004 Oakland County has been awarded $297,956 with a required $99,318 in
County match, the Waterford Police Department has been awarded $73,013 with a
required $24,337 in Jurisdiction match and the Pontiac Police Department has been
awarded $60,170 with a required $20,057 in Jurisdictional match for a total program cost
of $574,851.
3. For CY 2005 Oakland County has been awarded $295,796 with a required $98,598 in
County match, the Waterford Police Department has been awarded $75,366 with a
required $25,122 in Jurisdiction match and the Pontiac Police Department has been
awarded $61,560 with a required $20,520 in Jurisdictional match for a total program cost
of $576,962.
4. Auto Theft Prevention Forfeiture funds are available in account 43-101-013901-44200-
2203-60055 to fund the County match portion of a GPS unit purchase for CY 2004 only.
5. Funds are available in the Non-Departmental Grant Match line item (#90-101-290000-
25000-2872) to cover the required County match.
6. Staffing level is the same as the CY 2003 program year and no personnel changes were
requested with the CY 2004 and CY 2005 grant awards.
7. The Waterford Police Department will cover its own required match of $24,337 for CY
2004 and $25,122 for CY 2005.
8. The Pontiac Police Department will cover its own required match of $20,057 for CY 2004
and $20,520 for CY 2005.
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9. A budget amendment is required for Forfeiture Funds and to appropriate grant match
funds from Non-Departmental to the Sheriff’s Department in the General Fund.
10. A budget amendment is required in the Special Revenue Funds to adjust amounts to
reflect acceptance of the grant as detailed below.
CY2004 CY2005
FUND DEPT OCA PCA OBJECT
Revenue
272 43 120104(5) 44200 0167 Grant Match $99,318 $98,598
272 43 120104(5) 44200 0171 Grants-State 431,139 432,722
272 43 120104(5) 44200 0218 Local Match 44,394 45,642
$574,851 $576,962 2
Expend
272 43 220104(5) 44200 2001 Salaries $227,919 $232,477
272 43 220104(5) 44200 2002 OT 17,093 17,435
272 43 220104(5) 44200 2074 F.B. 109,862 111,482
272 43 220104(5) 44200 2572 Contractual Services 177,577 182,568
272 43 220104(5) 44200 6675 Telephone 5,600 5,600
272 43 220104(5) 44200 6661 Motor Pool 26,000 26,000
272 43 220104(5) 44200 4044 Deputy Supply 1,000 1,400
272 43 220104(5) 44200 4100 Expend Equip 9,800
-0-
Revenue
$574,851 $576,962
101 43 023901 44000 1568 Enhance $ 2,450 $ -0-
Expend
Total Rev. $ 2,450
101 90 290000 25000 2872 Grant Match ($96,868) ($98,598)
101 43 023901 44200 3128 Grant Match 99,318 98,598
Total Exp. $ 2,450 $ -0-
$ -0- $ - 0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04050
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,
PART II, TRAINING 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, Part II Training
Grant; and
WHEREAS the 2003 ODP State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy has indicated a need for
first responders to receive awareness-level terrorism training; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for qualified training
expenses up to, but not exceeding $960,810.79 for the period of March 1, 2004 through February 28,
2005; and
WHEREAS the funds are to be used for DHS approved Awareness Level Terrorism and Weapons of
Mass Destruction (WMD) training, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)
Defensive Operations training, Unified Incident Command System training, and attendance at the 2004
Michigan Homeland Security Training Conference for Oakland County’s first responder community; and
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WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division will serve as the
administrating agency for this grant; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved through the County Executive
Contract Review Process.
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 $960,810.79.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
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 SHSGP Part II Training
Grant Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04050)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS –
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR FY2003 ODP STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM,
PART II, TRAINING 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. Funding was released under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the
Office for Domestic Preparedness (IDP), for the State Homeland Security Grant Program,
Part II Training Grant for first responders to receive awareness-level terrorism training.
2. The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County and its communities reimbursement
for qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $960,810.79 for the period of March 1,
2004 through February 28, 2005.
3. The funds will be used for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved Awareness
Level Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training, Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Defensive Operations training, Unified
Incident Command System training, and attendance at the 2004 Michigan Homeland
Security Training Conference for Oakland County's first responder community.
4. The Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division will serve as
the administrating agency for this grant.
5. The State will pass through funds to the communities and Oakland County will be the
coordinating agency. Therefore no revenue will be sent to Oakland County.
6. The grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract
Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
122
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04051
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS -
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM FOR CITIZEN CORPS/ COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMS (CERT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funding was released under the U. S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2002
Supplemental Assistance Grant Program; and
WHEREAS the Homeland Security Act of 2002 authorizes funding for programs to increase domestic
preparedness among members of the community; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for qualified expenses up
to, but not exceeding $37,169 for the period of December 16, 2002 through May 11, 2004; and
WHEREAS the funds are to be used to establish Citizen Corps Councils, to support the oversight and
outreach functions of the councils, and to expand CERT training essential for developing the Citizen
Corps; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division will serve as the
administrating agency for this grant; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved through the County Executive
Contract Review Process.
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 $37,169.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
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, letter from John Ort, Captain,
Deputy State Director of Emergency Management, and FY 2002 Supplemental Funds Grant Agreement
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04051)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS –
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM FOR CITIZEN CORPS/COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMS (CERT)
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 Homeland Security Act of 2002 authorizes funding for programs to increase
domestic preparedness among members of the community.
2. The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for qualified
expenses up to, but not exceeding $37,169 for the period of December 16, 2002 through
May 11, 2004.
3. The funds will be used to establish Citizen Corps Councils to support the oversight and
outreach functions of the councils and to expand CERT training essential for developing
the Citizen Corps.
4. The Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division will serve as
the administrating agency for this grant.
5. The grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract
Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
123
6. A budget amendment is recommended to the FY2004 Budget to recognize the revenues
and expenses of the Acceptance for the FY2002 Supplemental Assistance Grant
Program for Citizen Corps/Community Emergency Response Programs (CERT) for the
period of December 16, 2002 through May 11, 2004 as follows:
Revenue
1-11-276-100904-70001-0113 Grants Federal $37,169
Expense
2-11-276-200904-70001-2572 Contracted Svs. $37,169
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*REPORT (MISC. #04036)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION III, ROCHESTER – CREATION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF IN
THE PROBATION UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04036 on February 25, 2004
reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04036
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION III, ROCHESTER – CREATION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF IN
THE PROBATION UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the caseload at the 52nd District Court/Division III in Rochester has significantly increased in
recent years; and
WHEREAS the Court states that probation caseload has increased; and
WHEREAS probation caseload has become more complex due to longer probation sentencing terms and
multiple probation conditions; and
WHEREAS additional work and time are involved in processing the current probation caseload; and
WHEREAS to manage the current workload more efficiently, the Court is requesting the creation of two
(2) full-time eligible Probation Officer I to assist with caseload and pre-sentence investigations and one
(1) full-time eligible District Court Clerk I position in the Probation Unit; and
WHEREAS cost of this proposal is anticipated to be offset by current and increased revenue.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
creation of two (2) General Fund/General Purpose full-time eligible Probation Officer I positions and one
(1) General Fund/General Purpose full-time eligible District Court Clerk I position in the Probation Unit of
the 52nd District Court/Division III, Rochester.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04036)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: 52nd DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION III, ROCHESTER – CREATION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF IN
THE PROBATION UNIT
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. Three new Probation Unit positions are authorized as follows:
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124
- Create two (2) FTE Probation Officer I positions.
- Created one (1) FTE District Court Clerk I position.
- The associated operating cost of telephones, computers, and furniture are
provided as part of the New 52-3 Court Building Project.
2. The creation of these positions will enable the Probation Unit to address the increased
caseload experienced recently.
3. The cost of the two positions, salary and fringes is $83,227 for the seven months
remaining in FY 2004, and $154,564 for Fiscal Year 2005.
4. Funding for the positions will be covered by an anticipated increase in revenue of
$150,000 per year, with the balance of the cost to be funded by an anticipated reduction
in contracted services for item Training & Psychological & Medical Exam of ($2,458) for
FY 2004 and $4,564 for FY 2005.
5. The following budget amendment is recommended to the FY 2004 and FY 2005 budget:
52-3 Dist. Ct. (Rochester Hills) FY 2004 FY 2005
General Fund (101)
Revenue
1-32-405100-20006-0297 Assessment & PSI $ 26,923 $ 50,000
1-32-405100-20006-0813 Probation Fees $ 53,846 $ 100,000
Total Revenues $ 80,769 $ 150,000
Expenditures
2-32-405200-20006-2001 Salaries $ 55,670 $ 103,387
2-32-405200-20006-2074 Fringes 27,557 51,177
2-32-405200-20006-3764 Trng Psych & Eval ( 2,458) ( 4,564)
Total Expenditures $ 80,769 $ 150,000
Net of Revenues and Expenditures $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 125.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04037
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT
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 $949,976.20 (balance as of 12/31/03) 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 equipment; and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in
compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS the estimated expenses are $152,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $152,000 from the Sheriff Department Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-
20001-2853-60053) to purchase the attached equipment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Sheriff’s Office Use of Forfeited Funds on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
125
FISCAL NOTE (MISC.#04037)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT
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 Sheriff's Forfeited Funds has a balance of $949,976.20 as of 12-31-03.
2. The Sheriff is requesting a portion of these funds be used to purchase equipment
(bulletproof vests, long and short-range rifles and a vacuum fuming chamber) that will be
used by the Sheriff’s Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state
law.
3. The estimated expense of the equipment is $152,000.
4. Funds are held in General Ledger Account 101-43-023101-20001-2853-60053 Sheriff
Department Law Enforcement Enhancement Account. A budget amendment is
recommended as follows:
DEPT OCA PCA OBJECT FY 2004
Revenue
43 013901 10000 1568 Enhancement Revenue $ 57,500
43 013901 43100 1568 Enhancement Revenue 94,500
Expenditure $152,000
43 023901 10000 4044 Deputy Supplies $ 50,000
43 023901 10000 4100 Expendable Equipment 7,500
43 023901 43100 9157 Equipment 94,500
$152,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolution on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Zack, Bullard. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04052
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION AUTHORIZING THE
EQUALIZATION DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO ENTER INTO
A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH BS&A SOFTWARE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the financial burden to maintain and sustain the County’s mainframe tax and assessment
systems currently used by the Equalization Division and the subscribing local cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) has become cost prohibitive; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Equalization Division and Department of Information Technology have
been exploring opportunities to reduce this "total cost of ownership" and at the same time increase
system functionality provided to the Equalization Division and the subscribing local CVTs; and
WHEREAS the results of this exploration demonstrated that the leading provider of assessment and
taxation systems in the State of Michigan and Oakland County is BS&A Software; (see attached
corporate profile of BS&A); and
WHEREAS BS&A Software has indicated willingness to provide its assessment and taxation systems to
Oakland County and the subscribing local CVTs; and
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126
WHEREAS the Oakland County Equalization Division and subscribing CVTs support the implementation
of BS&A Software; and
WHEREAS the implementation of BS&A Software will reduce system costs to Oakland County and
subscribing CVTs; and
WHEREAS funding for the BS&A implementation is currently available in the Information Technology
Fund Land Management/GIS budget and will be supplemented by CRIMP funding from the Equalization
Division available in General Fund Designated Fund Balance (9407-08000); and
WHEREAS the contract with BS&A Software is subject to review and approval from Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the appropriation of CRIMP funds for the BS&A implementation and the Fiscal Year 2004
Budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (101)
Non-Departmental
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Year Balance $89,388
Equalization
12-340000-98636-8001 Transfer Out $89,388
$ -0-
Information Technology Fund (636)
18-636113-98101-1701 Transfer In $89,388
18-636172-95901-3348 Prof. Services 89,388
$ -0-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the
negotiation, by the Directors of Information Technology and Management and Budget, of a sole source
contract with BS&A Software.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Memo from R. Scott Oppmann, Chief Land Management Technologies, and Dave Heiber,
Manager Equalization Division regarding BS&A Software Sole Source Contract Justification and Project
Summary, and copies of letters from Assessor’s from various cities and townships on file in County
Clerk’s office.
Moved by Moss supported by Knollenberg the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04053
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FIRST QUARTER 2004 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation within the non-
departmental budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user
department with a summary report to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the First Quarter 2004 data
processing development charges to be $1,099,261.22 and the imaging development charge to be
$90,295.00 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $110,311.50 and
non-county agencies are $0 for the First Quarter 2004; and
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127
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County departments is needed to
fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the First Quarter 2004 Data Processing Development Report and approves the First Quarter
appropriation transfer as specified on the attached schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology Data Processing Development Summary - 1st Quarter 2004 and
Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – First Quarter, 2004 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #04044)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF ENHANCED ACCESS TO PUBLIC
RECORDS FOR LICENSED INSURANCE AGENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04044 on
February 23, 2004, 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 #04044
BY: Commissioner Martin J. Knollenberg, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPROVAL OF ENHANCED ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
FOR LICENSED INSURANCE AGENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 462 of 1996, the Michigan Enhanced Access to Public Records Act, allows public
bodies to provide enhanced access for the inspection, copying or purchasing of public records that are
not confidential or otherwise exempt by law from disclosure; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution
#97165, established the Oakland County Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy; and
WHEREAS the initial effort of the Access Oakland Program was to provide a host of fee-based Land/Tax,
Delinquent Tax and Register of Deeds related information products to title companies, lending institutions,
real estate professionals and the general public; and
WHEREAS Access Oakland has established a successful partnership with licensed real estate agents
and appraisers to access digital photographs and sketches which involved the Department of Information
Technology staff managing the potential users by undertaking a series of validation steps and security
measures; and
WHEREAS Access Oakland tools would be an appropriate and effective tool for licensed insurance
agents, by providing these professionals with easy access to public information, including the type of
construction, year built, square footage of property, digital photographs and digital sketches located in
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS providing licensed insurance agents the opportunity to gather information through Access
Oakland would prove beneficial to the homeowners of Oakland County by facilitating the ability of
insurance agents to expeditiously gather more exact information for the issuance of insurance policies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the use of Enhanced Access products, including the Digital Photography and Digital Sketches
Programs, to Licensed Insurance Agents.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
128
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Department of Information Technology to utilize the existing procedures enabling licensed
insurance agents to undergo a validation process and establish a business account with Access Oakland.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARTIN J. KNOLLENBERG, MIKE ROGERS,
THOMAS A. LAW, CHUCK MOSS, EILEEN
KOWALL, JOHN SCOTT, ERIC S. WILSON,
GREG JAMIAN, DAVID MOFFITT, BILL
BULLARD, HUGH D. CRAWFORD, DAVID
COULTER, JEFF POTTER, CHRISTINE A.
LONG, VINCENT GREGORY, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There was no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expiration of four of the appointments on the
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, recommends the re-appointments, as follows:
OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY – (terms ending 3/31/07)
Bettye V. Arrington, Ph.D, Mental Health Services
Steven E. Ruskin, Primary Consumer
Leon Pratnicki, General Public
Judith Summers, Secondary Consumer
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of appointees’ applications on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Potter the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the nominations be open for appointments to the Oakland
County Community Mental Health Authority.
Commissioner Patterson nominated the following people:
Bettye V. Arrington, Ph. D, Mental Health Services
Steven E. Ruskin, Primary Consumer
Leon Pratnicki, General Public
Judith Summers, Secondary Consumer
Moved by Middleton supported by Moss the nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the nominations were closed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointments to the Oakland County Community Mental
Health Authority for terms ending March 31, 2007 were confirmed.
REPORT (MISC. #04027)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – MORATORIUM ON DETROIT WATER AND SEWER RATE
HIKES TO ALLOW FOR BUDGET AND RATE SETTING PROCESS REVIEW
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04027 on
February 23, 2004, 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 #04027)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – MORATORIUM ON DETROIT WATER AND SEWER RATE
HIKES TO ALLOW FOR BUDGET AND RATE SETTING PROCESS REVIEW
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04027 on
February 24, 2004, reports to the Board with the recommendation the Resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04027
BY: Peter H. Webster, County Commissioner, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - MORATORIUM ON DETROIT WATER AND SEWER RATE
HIKES TO ALLOW FOR BUDGET AND RATE SETTING PROCESS REVIEW
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 southeastern Michigan, and the proficient and efficient provision of
service by DWDS is essential to the health and welfare of the citizens of southeastern Michigan; and
WHEREAS DWSD is a regional system that must be accountable to the regional customers, and the
communities served by the regional system have been paying ever increasing water and sewer bills for
several years; and
WHEREAS the current process for setting and determination of rates and the total annual cost for water
and sewer services has caused continued concern among its customers because of an inability to
determine with specificity the legitimate reasons for rate hikes; and
WHEREAS the rate formulation process must begin at such time as to allow full disclosure permitting
stakeholders to engage in meaningful review and evaluation and make constructive suggestions; and
WHEREAS the Mayor of Detroit and the Detroit City Council must permit an evaluation of the efficiency of
the DWSD operations by an independent, outside consultant and such evaluation should be conducted in
a public forum to provide assurances that DWSD is operated efficiently and cost effectively; and
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WHEREAS the DWSD has failed to take any positive action on the unanimous resolution of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners to provide for rate payer representation from each participating
municipality on the regional water and sewerage system to review the rates, charges, procedures and
overall efficiency of the water supply and sewerage services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that
the Detroit City Council place a moratorium on Water and Sewer rate increases for Fiscal Year 2004-05.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the City of
Detroit appointee from Oakland County, Marilynn E. Gosling introduce a resolution at the next Detroit
Water Board to place a moratorium on Water and Sewer rate increases for Fiscal Year 2004-05.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County
delegation to the state legislature, Oakland County cities, villages and townships, the Michigan
Association of Counties, the Michigan Municipal League, Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists, the City
of Detroit, the Detroit Water Board and the Honorable John Feikens.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PETER WEBSTER, ERIC COLEMAN
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Knollenberg the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
AYES: Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #04039)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DETROIT
WATER BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04039 on
February 23, 2004, 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 #04039
BY: Commissioner Peter H. Webster, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DETROIT
WATER BOARD
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 southeastern Michigan; and, the proficient and efficient provision of
service by DWSD is essential to the health and welfare of the citizens of southeastern Michigan; and
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WHEREAS DWSD is a regional system that must be accountable to the regional customers, and the
communities served by the regional system have been paying ever increasing water and sewer bills for
several years; and
WHEREAS the current process for setting and determination of rates and the total annual cost for water
and sewer services has caused continued concern among its customers because of an inability to
determine with specificity the legitimate reasons for rate hikes; and
WHEREAS the rate formulation and budget process must begin at such time as to allow full disclosure
permitting stakeholders to engage in meaningful review and evaluation and make constructive
suggestions; and
WHEREAS the Mayor of Detroit and the Detroit City Council must permit an evaluation of the efficiency of
the DWSD operations by an independent, outside consultant, and such evaluation should be conducted
in a public forum to provide assurances that DWSD is operated efficiently and cost effectively; and
WHEREAS the DWSD has failed to take any positive action on the unanimous resolution of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners to provide for rate payer representation from each participating
municipality on the regional water and sewerage system to review the rates, charges, procedures and
overall efficiency of the water supply and sewerage services; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and numerous cities, villages, and townships in
Oakland County requested that the Detroit City Council place a moratorium on Water and Sewer rate
increases for Fiscal Year 2004-05, and the Detroit City Council failed to do so; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and numerous cities, villages, and townships in
Oakland County requested that the Detroit Water Board place a moratorium on Water and Sewer rate
increases for Fiscal Year 2004-05, and the Detroit Water Board failed to do so.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Detroit open the appointment
process to public input and appoint a representative from Oakland County nominated and approved by
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to properly represent Oakland County customers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, General Government
Committee initiate the process to advertise, receive applications, interview, and recommend for the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners' consideration and approval, a representative from Oakland
County to properly represent Oakland County customers on the Detroit Water Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County
delegation to the state legislature, Oakland County cities, villages, and townships, the Michigan
Association of Counties, the Michigan Municipal League, Oakland County’s lobbyists, the City of Detroit,
the Detroit Water Board, and the Honorable John Feikens.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
PETER H. WEBSTER, THOMAS A. LAW,
HUGH D. CRAWFORD, MARTIN J.
KNOLLENBERG, THOMAS MCMILLIN, CHUCK
MOSS, ERIC S. WILSON, EILEEN KOWALL,
ERIC COLEMAN
Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moss,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #04040)
BY General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE REPEAL OF THE HOTEL/MOTEL
OCCUPANCY TAX AND PUBLIC ACT 107 OF 1985
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04040 on
February 23, 2004, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Change the IN RE, as follows: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE
REPEAL OF THE HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX AND PUBLIC ACT 107 OF 1985
- STATE CONVENTION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1985 PA 106, MCL 207.621
ET SEQ; AND SECTION 1207 OF THE LIQUOR CONTROL CODE OF 1998, 1998 PA
58, MCL 436.2207
2. Change the 4th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows: WHEREAS Public Act 107 of 1985
Section 1207 of the Liquor Control Code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.2207 imposes a
4% tax on al liquor sold for consumption in the State; and
3. Change the 5th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows: WHEREAS PA 107 the State
Convention Facility Development Act, 1985 PA 106, MCL 207.621 et seq; and section
1207 of the Liquor Control Code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.2207 requires the tax
revenue to be placed in the “Convention Facility Development Fund”; and
4. Change the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows: NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests the Governor and the State Legislature to repeal both the Hotel/Motel
Occupancy Tax (State Convention Facility Development Act, 1985 PA 106, MCL 207.621
et seq); and the 4% tax of liquor sold for consumption, PA 107 of 1985 (Section 1207 of
the Liquor Control Code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.2207).
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04040
BY: Commissioners Peter H. Webster, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE REPEAL OF THE HOTEL/MOTEL
OCCUPANCY TAX AND PUBLIC ACT 107 OF 1985
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS State law requires hotels and motels in the Detroit Metropolitan Area, including Oakland
County, to levy a Hotel Occupancy Tax, the proceeds of which are used to fund Cobo Hall in the City of
Detroit; and
WHEREAS in FY 2000 this tax raised a total of $18.3 million in the metropolitan area, and
WHEREAS Oakland County, having 40.6% of the hotel and motel rooms subject to this tax provided an
estimated $7.4 million of this annual total; and
WHEREAS Public Act 107 of 1985 imposes a 4% tax on all liquor sold for consumption in the state; and
WHEREAS PA 107 requires the tax revenue to be placed in the “Convention Facility Development Fund”;
and
WHEREAS distribution of these funds are as follows:
1. First use of revenue must be to cover any portion of the Cobo Hall debt not covered by
the Hotel tax.
2. After the Cobo debt is covered, the 80 counties outside the metropolitan Detroit area are
reimbursed 100% of the tax collected in their counties
3. The remaining balance after refunding the out state counties is distributed among all 83
counties; and
WHEREAS since Fiscal Year 2000 the Hotel tax proceeds have been sufficient to cover the entire Cobo
Hall debt; and
WHEREAS in FY 2002, alone, the statutory distribution formula resulted in $3 million of liquor tax
revenues collected in Oakland County being sent to other counties.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the
Governor and the State Legislature to repeal both the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax and the 4% tax of
liquor sold for consumption, PA 107 of 1985.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in the event the taxes are not repealed, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, the Governor and the State Legislature appropriate all tax proceeds raised in Oakland
County to Oakland County and its Cities, Villages, and Townships to replace the lost revenue sharing
appropriation taken by the State Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to all Oakland County members
of the Michigan Legislature, and Oakland County Cities, Villages, and Townships.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PETER H. WEBSTER, MIKE ROGERS, HUGH
CRAWFORD, MARTIN KNOLLENBERG,
EILEEN KOWALL, JOHN SCOTT, ERIC
WILSON, ERIC COLEMAN
Moved by Patterson supported by Jamian the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Wilson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Long the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (19)
NAYS: Hatchett, Suarez, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Gregory. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04054
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN/FIRST
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of Commissioners for
Grades 1 - 21 provide for a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary
grade placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the First Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2004 identifies the reviews completed and the
salary grade changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this
review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement salary
grade changes resulting from Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
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implementation of the Salary Administration First Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2004, which includes
the following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Sr Business Development Rep -- 17 19101-02268
Reclassify one position to new (not on
class: Chief – Automation Alley the plan)
Cross Connection & Pretreatment 11 12 61215-06050
Coordinator. Reclassify to new
class, Cross Connection & Pretreatment
Supervisor, OT Non-exempt
Electrical Tech Supervisor 12 13 61208-02915
Reclassify to new class
Supervisor – Drain Electrical
Systems, OT Non-exempt 61208-02915
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following salary grade changes be approved:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Purchasing System Coordinator 12 13 12401-01177
Chief-FM&O 17 18 14719-02297
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04055
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PROJECT COSTS, ASSESSMENT
ROLL AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR WATKINS LAKE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by the adoption on December 12, 2002 of
Miscellaneous Resolution #02324 deemed that it was in the public’s best interest to proceed with
construction of a new augmentation well and drain outlet for maintaining the normal summer height and
level and establishing the normal winter height and level of Watkins Lake, located in Waterford Township,
pursuant with the provisions of Part 306 of Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1994, as
amended (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS said Resolution designated the Drain Commissioner to act on behalf of the Board of
Commissioners to oversee the design and construction of a new augmentation well and drain outlet for
Watkins Lake and to prepare a special assessment district (the “Special Assessment District”) and a
special assessment roll (the “Special Assessment Roll”) designating each parcel of land that will benefit
from the maintenance of the normal summer height and level and the establishment of the normal winter
height and level; and
WHEREAS the aforesaid Board of Commissioner’s Resolution did resolve to finance the cost of
constructing a new augmentation well and drain outlet for Watkins Lake, to be repaid from said Special
Assessment Roll; and
WHEREAS the office of the Drain Commissioner, in conjunction with the Department of Corporation
Counsel, was authorized to initiate a complaint in the Circuit Court for the County of Oakland to maintain
the normal summer height and level and establish a normal winter height and level for Watkins Lake and
to construct a new augmentation well and drain outlet; and
WHEREAS the office of the Drain Commissioner, in conjunction with the Department of Corporation
Counsel, did on October 29, 2003 present motions and pleadings in Circuit Court resulting in said County
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maintaining the normal summer height and level and establishing a normal winter height and level and
confirming the Special Assessment District; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has prepared an estimate of costs for the new Watkins Lake
Augmentation Well Project in the amount of $520,000 attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS as required by the provisions of the Act, the Drain Commissioner held a Public Hearing on
March 12, 2004 concerning the assessment of $520,000 in project costs (the “Project Costs”) to be repaid
from the aforementioned Special Assessment Roll attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS in accordance with said Act, the Drain Commissioner herewith submits for approval to the
Board of Commissioners both the estimated $520,000 Project Costs attached hereto as Exhibit A and a
Special Assessment Roll attached hereto as Exhibit B to pay for the cost of the Watkins Lake
Augmentation Well Project; and
WHEREAS per the Order of the Circuit Court, upon the approval of the Special Assessment Roll by the
Board of Commissioners, said proposed assessment plan shall be submitted to the Circuit Court for a
Show Cause Hearing and approval; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has by order approved the issuance of Bonds in an amount not to
exceed $520,000 as set forth in the Bond Authorizing Order attached hereto as Exhibit C.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland;
Michigan, as follows:
1. The Project Costs attached hereto as Exhibit A and the Special Assessment Roll
attached hereto as Exhibit B are each hereby approved.
2. The District is authorized to issue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $520,000 as set
forth in Exhibit C.
3. All activities involved in the planning and construction of this Project under this resolution
shall comply with the standing rules of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibits A, B, and C on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04056
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - WATKINS LAKE AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT - FULL FAITH
AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by order of the Oakland County Circuit Court dated October 29, 2003, the Watkins Lake
Special Assessment District (the “District”) was continued for the purpose of maintaining the summer
height and level and establishing the winter height and level in Watkins Lake known as the Watkins Lake
Augmentation Well Project (the “Project”) and the Oakland County Drain Commissioner (the “Drain
Commissioner”) as earlier authorized by a resolution of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners as
the “Delegated Authority” for the District; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has held a hearing on the Project Costs and Special Assessment
Roll for the Project for which bonds are to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
$520,000; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has ordered bonds to be issued for the Project in the District which
bonds are to be called Watkins Lake Level Bonds, Series 2004 (the “Bonds”) which Bonds will be dated
as of such date, will bear interest at such rates not to exceed 7% per annum, will be in the aggregate
principal amount necessary to construct the Project, will mature in such years and principal amounts, and
will be subject to redemption prior to maturity as shall be determined by the Order of the Drain
Commissioner at the time of sale; and
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WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a
resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland (the “County”) for the payment of the
principal of and interest on the Bonds; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the County that the Bonds be sold in order to defray the cost of
construction of the Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
Michigan, as follows:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 3075 of Act No. 451 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1994, as amended, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby
pledges irrevocably the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the
principal of and interest on the Bonds and agrees that, in the event the property owners
on the Special Assessment Roll shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer
for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest when due, the amount
thereof shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is
directed to make such advancement to the extent necessary.
2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out
of County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the
County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings
and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such
sums so paid.
3. The County Executive, if necessary, is authorized to file with the Department of Treasury
of the State of Michigan on behalf of the County an Application for State Treasurer’s
Approval to Issue Bonds with respect to the Bonds.
4. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final
official statement for the Refunding Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of
the preliminary and final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other
things necessary for compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Rule”). The County Treasurer is authorized to
execute and deliver such certificates and to do all other things that are necessary to
effectuate the sale and delivery of the Refunding Bonds.
5. All activities involved in the planning and construction of this Project under this resolution
shall comply with the standing rules of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04057
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT A
SANITARY EASEMENT TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON, LOCATED AT OAKLAND-
SOUTHWEST AIRPORT, LYON TOWNSHIP (TAX PARCEL NO. 21-04-451-010)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of the Oakland-Southwest Airport, which is located in
Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon is in the process of expanding its sanitary sewer system in the
northwest quadrant of Lyon Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon has formally requested that the County of Oakland grant the
attached sanitary sewer easement to the Township to construct, operate, maintain, repair and/or replace
a sanitary sewer and related appurtenances over the northeast corner of the airport property; and
WHEREAS the granting of the easement was approved by the Oakland County Airport Committee on
November 21, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the granting of the easement.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorize and approve the granting of the attached easement for sanitary sewer and related
appurtenances to the Charter Township of Lyon for the sum of one dollar.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached easement for sanitary sewer and related
appurtenances.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Gross, and Exhibits A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04058
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK FOR THE
NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98308,
recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to
encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge
to pay for a new County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement; and.
WHEREAS under the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement, the County will construct a
radio tower at 211 S. Williams Street, Royal Oak, Michigan; the County will sell the tower to the City of
Royal Oak for one ($1) dollar upon completion, and the City will lease the County space on the tower for
one ($1.00) dollar per year; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached construction license and
lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached construction license and lease agreement between the County of Oakland and
the City of Royal Oak.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached construction license and lease agreement and all other
related documents between the County of Oakland and the City of Royal Oak, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Construction License and Lease Agreement, Exhibit A, Site Layout Map, Aerial Photograph, Tower
Elevation, and Survey on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04059
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
BLOOMFIELD FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98308,
recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to
encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge
to pay for a new County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement, the County will construct a
radio tower at 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; the County will sell the tower to the
Charter Township of Bloomfield for one ($1) dollar upon completion, and the township will lease the
County space on the tower for one ($1) dollar per year; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Construction License and
Lease Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement between the County of Oakland
and the Charter Township of Bloomfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement and all
other related documents between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Bloomfield, which
may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Construction License and Lease Agreement, Article II – Tower Construction License, Exhibits A and
B, Survey, Site Plan, Compound Plan, Aerial Photo, and Tower Elevation on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04060
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD FOR THE NEW
COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98308,
recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to
encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge
to pay for a new County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
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WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the terms of the attached Lease Agreement, the County will construct a radio tower at
4530 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan. The County as owner of the tower will then lease
space on the tower for radio system purposes to the Charter Township of West Bloomfield for one ($1)
dollar per year for the term or terms of the lease; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Lease Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Lease Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of
West Bloomfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Lease Agreement and all other related documents
between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease Agreement, Exhibits A and B, Site Map, Survey, Site Plan, Compound Layout, Grading Plan,
and Tower Elevation on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04061
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
WATERFORD FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98308,
recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to
encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge
to pay for a new County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the terms of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement the County will
construct a radio tower and related equipment at 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan. The
County will sell the tower and related equipment to the Charter Township of Waterford for one ($1.00)
dollar upon completion, and the township will lease the County space on the tower for one ($1.00) dollar
per year; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Construction License and
Lease Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement between the County of Oakland
and the Charter Township of Waterford.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement and all
other related documents between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Waterford, which
may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Construction License and Lease Agreement, Elevation Map, Survey, 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 #04062
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF VACANT EXCESS LAND LOCATED ON FRANKLIN
BLVD IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC, KNOWN AS PARCEL NO. 14-32-127-002
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of a vacant residential lot located on Franklin Blvd. in the
City of Pontiac known as Parcel No. 14-32-127-002 on the City tax rolls; and
WHEREAS the property was originally acquired from the State of Michigan for the sum of one dollar in
1953 and utilized as a parking lot for the Child Guidance Clinic, which was located on the adjacent
property. The use of the property was no longer required after the Child Guidance Clinic was
discontinued in the 1980's; and
WHEREAS the property is presently vacant and exempt from taxation; and
WHEREAS on May 7, 2002, the Department of Facilities Management received authorization from the
Oakland County Board of Commissioner's Planning and Building Committee to sell the subject property in
its as is condition making no warranties, pursuant to Board of Commissioners Rules and Procedures for
the Sale of Property; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee having been advised that all efforts to sell the property
in accordance with Board of Commissioner's Rules and Procedures had failed. On January 27, 2004 the
Planning and Building Committee authorized the sale of the property to the abutting property owners for
the sum of $8,000; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Department of Facilities Management that the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners waive Board of Commissioners Rule 1(a) of Appendix C and accept and
approve the attached Purchase Agreement to sell the above excess property to Mr. and Mrs. Charles O.
Leonard for the sum of $8,000; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the sale of the above property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby waives
Board of Commissioner's Rule 1(a) and approves and accepts the attached Purchase Agreement for the
cash sale of the above property in its as is condition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Purchase Agreement and all other related documents,
which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement and location maps on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04063
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION II, CLARKSTON – CREATION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF IN
THE PROBATION UNIT AND DOWNWARD RECLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICER POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Second Division of the 52nd District Court increased the number of judgeships from one
to two and Rose and White Lake Townships became part of its jurisdiction effective January 1, 2003; and
WHEREAS as a result of these actions the Court caseload has substantially increased; and
WHEREAS the Court reports experiencing difficulties managing the additional workload; and
WHEREAS additional staff is needed to process the caseload more efficiently; and
WHEREAS to address these needs the Second Division is requesting the creation of one (1) full-time
eligible Probation Officer I and one (1) full-time eligible District Court Clerk I positions to manage the 40%
caseload increase in the Probation unit; and
WHEREAS this proposal also involves the downward reclassification of one (1) vacant part-time non-
eligible 1,000 hrs./yr. Community Service Officer position to PTNE District Court Clerk I and the transfer of
this position from the Probation to the Administration unit; and
WHEREAS the Second Division has generated increased revenue and projects that additional revenue
will be realized to offset the costs of requested personnel changes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
creation of one (1) General Fund/General Purpose full-time eligible Probation Officer I and one (1)
General Fund/General Purpose full-time eligible District Court Clerk I position in the Probation unit of the
52nd District Court/Division II, Clarkston.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) part-time non-eligible 1,000 hrs./yr. Community Service Officer
position (Pos.#10104) be downwardly reclassified to PTNE District Court Clerk I, transferred from the
Probation (32305) to the Administration (32301) unit, and the funding be changed from Community
Garden revenue to General District Court Revenue.
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 Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04064
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION FOR 2004/2005/2006/2007/2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to
enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Law Enforcement Services; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office and Parks and Recreation Commission currently have a contract for Law
Enforcement Services; and
WHEREAS the contract expired on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has requested that the contract be continued for the
next five years; and
WHEREAS these rates are consistent with the rates as established by this board for the local units of
government; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel and Management and Budget have reviewed the attached contract and
are in agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is hereby authorized to
enter into a contract for Law Enforcement Services with the Parks and Recreation Commission for
2004/2005/2006/2007/2008 at the rates provided in the attached contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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Copy of Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Contract for Sheriff Law Enforcement
Services 2004 – 2008 on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Tom McMillin made a motion to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #04024 – BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO OAKLAND COUNTY TAXPAYERS FUNDING FO
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF OAKLAND COUNTY from the General Government
Committee
There being no supported the motion failed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04065
BY: Thomas McMillin, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REQUEST FOR TAX CUT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Whereas Oakland County residents have not had a tax cut in their county property tax rate since 1998;
and
Whereas the Oakland County tax rate is 4.19 mills; and
Whereas Oakland County’s tax base has grown by over $14 billion since 1998; and
Whereas the Administration is in the process of developing the 2005 - 2006 Executive Recommended
Budget, which is scheduled to be presented to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on
July 1, 2004.
NOW THEREFORE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the
Fiscal Year 2005 – Fiscal Year 2006 Executive Recommended Budget presented by the Administration
later this year include a tax cut in the millage rate.
THOMAS MCMILLIN
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04066
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #12; Eileen Kowall, District #6
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY REPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ODP HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT REDUCTIONS RECOMMENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has recently become aware of the proposed FY 2005 federal budget cuts
and reallocation of funds for homeland security; and
WHEREAS the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant for FY 2004 has provided a direct grant to
certain urban areas, including the City of Detroit, for an amount approximating $13.8 million out of the
$725 million in the UASI available for the current year; and
WHEREAS the proposed FY 2005 federal budget would increase the UASI grant from $725 million
nationwide to $1.4 billion; and
WHEREAS the ODP Homeland Security grant funds are proposed to be reduced in the FY 2005 federal
budget by as much as $700 million with the reduction being allocated to the UASI; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has recently expressed its concerns in
Miscellaneous Resolution #04026 involving representation and other issues on the State committee
determining the allocation formula for counties and cities, villages and townships (CVTs); and
WHEREAS Oakland County represents roughly 11% of the State’s population, roughly 17% of the State’s
taxable value, and provides much of the economic development and related support to the entire State of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS the CVTs in Oakland County, as well as those CVTs not covered by the UASI grant outside of
the County, are no less affected by the reductions in the proposed ODP Homeland Security grant budget
for FY 2005; and
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WHEREAS the Emergency Management Director’s Association of Michigan have just formally objected to
the ODP Homeland Security grant reductions proposed for FY 2005; and
WHEREAS the reduction of the ODP Homeland Security grant will adversely impact the police, fire,
emergency medical services, public health, public works and other first responders who could effectively
use these grant funds to ensure that the County’s citizens are properly covered in the event of a weapons
of mass destruction or other emergency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners objects to the
reduction in the ODP Homeland Security grants as proposed in the FY 2005 federal budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed federal grant reductions be restored to the grant levels
included in the FY 2004 federal operating budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if there is a need to expand the program involving the UASI grant that
the funds be secured from other sources and not at the expense of other governmental units.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be submitted to Michigan's United States Senators, all
members of the Michigan legislature, Oakland County's cities, villages and townships and the Governor’s
office.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, EILEEN KOWALL,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, WILLIAM
PATTERSON, JOHN SCOTT, HUGH
CRAWFORD, MIKE ROGERS, CHUCK MOSS,
CHARLES PALMER, GREG JAMIAN, DAVID
MOFFITT, CHRISTINE LONG, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, BILL BULLARD, JEFF
POTTER, GEORGE SUAREZ, DAVID
COULTER, VINCENT GREGORY, MATTIE
HATCHETT, HELAINE ZACK, ERIC COLEMAN,
PETER WEBSTER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Public Services
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04067
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District 12; Eileen Kowall, District 6; John Scott, District 5; Eric Wilson, District 3
IN RE: SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 4338 – THE DIRECT ELECTION OF INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
BOARD MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS American citizens value the right to vote for those who govern; and
WHEREAS in rare cases, Michigan Law has not provided the registered voters of Michigan the right and
privilege of directly electing board members to a governing body funded primarily through property taxes;
and
WHEREAS governance of intermediate school districts (ISD’s) relies on a board of education to oversee
the finances and operations of the district; and
WHEREAS intermediate school districts are responsible for providing educational services to students in
their constituent local school districts; and
WHEREAS intermediate school districts are primarily funded by voted property tax millages; and
WHEREAS most Michigan intermediate school districts do not provide a system for the registered voters
of the district to directly elect the members of the ISD governing board of education; and
WHEREAS in intermediate school districts that do not provide for direct election of board members,
intermediate school board members are elected by the members of the ISD’s constituent district school
boards with each constituent board providing 1(one) member to a body that votes biennially on the first
Monday in June to elect ISD board members; and
WHEREAS current law does not require the disclosure of constituent school boards’ voting preferences
for intermediate school board (ISD) members or require that the electoral meeting be an open meeting;
and
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WHEREAS not providing for the direct election of ISD board members by the registered voters of the
district establishes a system with distance and anonymity from the registered voters of the district who
fund the operation; and
WHEREAS the direct election by the registered voters of an ISD district provides a level of accountability
that currently does not exist; and
WHEREAS HB4338, requiring a method for the direct election of intermediate school board members, is
being considered by the legislature.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
concept of legislation that provides a mechanism for the direct election of intermediate school board
members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Oakland County State
Representatives, Oakland County State Senators, the House Education Committee, the House
Intermediate School Board Sub Committee, all Oakland County cities, villages and townships and
Governor Jennifer Granholm.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS. EILEEN KOWALL, ERIC
S. WILSON, JOHN A. SCOTT, WILLIAM R.
PATTERSON, HUGH CRAWFORD, CHUCK
MOSS, MICHAEL ROGERS, GREG JAMIAN,
THOMAS MCMILLIN, DAVID L. MOFFITT,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, JEFF POTTER, BILL
BULLARD, TOM MIDDLETON, PETER H.
WEBSTER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04068
BY: Thomas A. Law, Commissioner, District #13; David L. Moffitt, Commissioner, District #18;
Chuck Moss, Commissioner, District #15
IN RE: ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY - APPROPRIATION OF ONE-TIME FUNDING
FOR COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County (Road Commission) suffered considerable
damage to some of its facilities and equipment due to a recent fire; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission has indicated that it may have to redirect some of its current year’s
budget for equipment and facility replacement costs that are not covered by insurance; and
WHEREAS this potentially could impact the ability of the Road Commission to complete some planned
county road projects without additional resources; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has proposed providing one-time funding to the Road Commission in
the amount of $400,000 for Fiscal Year 2003/2004 to keep Oakland County’s road program intact.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves one-
time funding not to exceed $400,000 in Fiscal Year 2003/2004 to be used for the construction,
maintenance and repair of highways under the supervision of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that release of any portion of the funding be contingent upon a plan which
specifies specific use of the funding, to be approved by the Board of Commissioners General
Government Committee.
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Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS A. LAW, DAVID L. MOFFITT, CHUCK
MOSS, CHARLES E. PALMER, GREG JAMIAN,
EILEEN KOWALL, JEFF POTTER, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, TOM MIDDLETON, HUGH D.
CRAWFORD, BILL BULLARD, ERIC A.
WILSON, CHRISTINE A. LONG, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON,
JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee and the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04069
BY: Commissioners Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2, David Coulter, District #25, Thomas F. Middleton, District
#4, Eric Wilson, District #3, William R. Patterson, District #1
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO NEW GAS PIPELINE ROUTE IN
NORTHWEST OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Oakland County, we recognize that one of our greatest and most valuable assets are our
natural resources. Exceptional environmental jewels abound in the communities of Springfield Township,
Rose Township, Independence Township and Orion Township; and
WHEREAS northwest Oakland County boasts outstanding recreational opportunities, scenic opens
spaces, lakes and vast expanses of environmentally sensitive wetlands. The local communities are
strongly committed to the preservation of these natural resources and conservation of open space; and
WHEREAS Consumers Energy, a CMS Energy Company, informed the Townships of Rose and
Springfield of its intention to file an application with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to
construct a 36-inch natural gas pipeline along a 23.4 mile route that crosses miles of sensitive wetlands
and rare natural resource complexes located within these communities; and
WHEREAS Consumers Energy has indicated that the pipe is intended to serve approximately 300,000
customers in southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS it is apparent that future population trends and future projections of increased natural gas
usage will require increased transmission capacity to serve the region; and
WHEREAS the route of the proposed pipeline traverses miles of sensitive wetlands and exceptionally
rare natural resource complexes located in northwestern Oakland County, including: the 1,800 acre Great
Huron Swamp and 740 acre Buckhorn Lake complex, which have been inventoried and studied by the
Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI), through a project supported and funded in part by Oakland
County, and which provide habitat for many rare and threatened plants and animals; and
WHEREAS pipeline construction through these exceptionally rare natural resource complexes will require
clear cutting areas, trench building and directional drilling; and
WHEREAS these natural resource treasures in Oakland County should be preserved and protected for
the enjoyment of future generations; and
WHEREAS the Townships of Rose and Springfield have adopted resolutions opposing plans by
Consumers Energy to construct a 36-inch natural gas pipeline along a route that traverses miles of
sensitive wetlands and exceptionally rare natural resource complexes; and
WHEREAS despite efforts of the local communities to get Consumers Energy to pursue, in a meaningful
manner, alternative routes that would have a far less devastating impact on the environment --
Consumers Energy has filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission an application to construct the
36 inch pipeline through the Buckhorn Lake and Huron Swamp complexes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners express our
grave concern that the proposed pipeline route will decimate environmentally sensitive areas in Oakland
County and hereby join with the Oakland County communities, particularly Rose Township and
Springfield Township, in voicing our strong opposition to Consumers Energy's proposed pipeline route
through Oakland County.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan
Public Service Commission to reject the proposed pipeline route through the communities of Rose
Township and Springfield Township and require that Consumers Energy work with the local communities
to identify an alternative route.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Springfield Township, Rose Township
Independence Township and Orion Township Governor Granholm, Michigan Public Service Commission,
Consumers Energy, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, Michigan Nature Association, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, the Michigan Delegation to the State
Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Townships Association and Oakland
County's Legislative Lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
BILL BULLARD, DAVID COULTER, TOM
MIDDLETON, ERIC S. WILSON, WILLIAM R.
PATTERSON, PETER WEBSTER, GEORGE
W. SUAREZ, THOMAS A. LAW, HELAINE
ZACK, MATTIE HATCHETT, ERIC COLEMAN,
VINCENT GREGORY, HUGH D. CRAWFORD,
JOHN A. SCOTT, JEFF POTTER, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, CHRISTINE A. LONG, SUE
ANN DOUGLAS, EILEEN KOWALL, GREG
JAMIAN, CHUCK MOSS, MICHAEL ROGERS,
CHARLES PALMER, DAVID L. MOFFITT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04070
BY: Commissioner Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO CONTINUE
STATE ESTATE TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the estate tax is used to tax the transfer of wealth between individuals at the time of death of
the benefactor. The estate tax is the government's only tax on accumulated wealth; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Inheritance Tax was abolished and the Michigan Estate Tax was enacted for
estates of persons who died after September 30, 1993; and
WHEREAS since that time, Michigan's Estate Tax has been labeled a "pick up" tax which means that
Michigan's Estate Tax equals the state death tax credit computed on the Federal Estate Tax Return
(Form 706). This means that an Estate Tax liability is not increased by the "pick up" tax but it is a
mechanism for sharing the Estate Tax liability between the federal and state governments; and
WHEREAS a 10-year phase out of the Federal estate tax was enacted, which also included a five-year
phase out of the state death tax credit. As a result, Michigan's estate tax is scheduled to expire on
January 1, 2005, when the Federal credit expires - although revenue from the tax will be collected
through FY 2004-05; and
WHEREAS Governor Granholm and House Bill 4683, propose to break the link between the state and
federal death taxes and establish a permanent eight (8%) percent Michigan estate tax rate, which would
not be affected by the phase-out of the federal tax; and
WHEREAS Governor Granholm's FY 2004-2005 Budget estimates that this change in the estate tax
would generate an additional $94.4 million revenue that will be deposited into the Medicaid Benefits Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS one of the misfortunes of the Estate Tax is that it often prevents some family businesses from
passing from generation to generation because the tax burden on the estate forces the sale of the
business or liquidation of some of its assets; and
WHEREAS especially hard hit by the Estate Tax are family farms and non-farm family businesses - where
the revenue yield from the estate of a family-owned business is a very small percentage of the total estate
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tax revenues - the burden on some of these estates can be excessive and contributes to the loss of
farmland; and
WHEREAS Governor Granholm's proposal does include exemptions for Estates under
$1 million (increasing to $2 million in 2006) and family owned businesses, including farms; and
WHEREAS not only does this "death tax" penalize hard work, thrift and good husbandry of property -- it is
harmful to the economy, shatters Michigan's tradition of family owned farms and contributes to the loss of
prime cropland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
opposes Governor Granholm's proposal and any proposal to amend the Michigan Estate Tax to impose
any tax on estates in Michigan that are not subject to a Federal Estate Tax.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Governor and
the Michigan Legislature to continue in their efforts to seek proactive measures to address the State's
budgetary challenges -- but not by levying a new Michigan Estate Tax - which would be harmful to
Michigan's economy, families and farmland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Granholm, the Michigan Delegation
to the State Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County's Legislative
Lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL BULLARD, THOMAS A. LAW, MICHAEL
ROGERS, TOM MCMILLIN, EILEEN KOWALL,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, JEFF POTTER,
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, HUGH
CRAWFORD, CHUCK MOSS, CHARLES
PALMER, GREG JAMIAN, ERIC S. WILSON,
JOHN SCOTT, MARTIN KNOLLENBERG,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, PETER WEBSTER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04071
BY: Commissioner Eric S. Wilson, District 3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO THE JULY PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION
PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Governor has submitted her 2005 budget proposal to the Legislature; and
WHEREAS the budget, as proposed, would suspend statutory revenue sharing payments to county
governments by substituting funds made available by requiring summer tax collection of county property
taxes; and
WHEREAS moving the county property tax collection to July 1, 2004, would create a hardship on many
citizens by requiring property tax payments a mere six months after having paid their property taxes; and
WHEREAS the tax revenue collected in July 2004 will not be available for county operations as it will be
placed into a revenue sharing restricted reserve account to be drawn on over a period of years in lieu of
revenue sharing; and
WHEREAS property taxes will not be levied again until June 2005, leaving the counties without operating
funds for six months (January 2005-July 2005) and leaving Oakland County at the end of the 11 month
period of time with a shortfall of over $100 million in its budget; and
WHEREAS the effect of this proposal is to shift and shuffle the burden of the State’s budget shortfall onto
County government, placing a new tax on the counties by requiring counties to fund their own “revenue
sharing”; and
WHEREAS many counties will be forced to borrow operating funds during the time property tax revenues
are unavailable adding debt service to already stressed general fund budgets.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is adamantly
opposed to the proposed three card monte with revenue sharing funds.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 4, 2004
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BE IT FURTER RESOLVIED that copies of this resolution be sent to all State Representatives and
Senators for Oakland County, Governor Jennifer Granholm, The Michigan Association of Counties
(MAC), and the Boards of Commissioners of Michigan’s other 82 counties.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC S. WILSON, CHUCK MOSS, TOM
MCMILLIN, EILEEN KOWALL, CHRISTINE A.
LONG, JEFF POTTER, THOMAS A. LAW,
CHARLES PALMER, MARTIN KNOLLENBERG,
DAVID L. MOFFITT, BILL BULLARD, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, THOMAS MIDDLETON, WILLIAM
R. PATTERSON, JOHN A. SCOTT, HUGH D.
CRAWFORD, MICHAEL ROGERS, GREG
JAMIAN, GEORGE SUAREZ, VINCENT
GREGORY, MATTIE HATCHETT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
The Board adjourned at 11:10 a.m. to the call of the Chair or March 18, 2004, at 9:30 a.m.
JAMES H. VANLEUVEN THOMAS A.LAW
Deputy Clerk Register Chairperson