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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 5, 2004
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 9:40 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law,
Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Wilson. (22)
ABSENT: Coleman, Gregory, Zack (with notice) (3)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Greg Jamian.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Crawford supported by Coulter the minutes of the July 22, 2004, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Rogers the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended under
Communications to remove the Proclamation Presentation to the Waterford All Stars by Commissioner
John Scott.
Vote on agenda as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication appointing Commissioner
Eileen Kowall to serve on the Neva Lake – Lake Board and the Grass Lake – Lake Board for a term
ending December 31, 2004.
There being no objections the appointment was confirmed.
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Chairperson Thomas A. Law made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on Planning
and Economic Development Services Division Resolution Approving Project Plan (Michigan Seamless
Tube Project) – City of South Lyon. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons
requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
Chairperson Thomas A. Law along with Commissioner Christine Long presented a proclamation to
Mr. James Young, Chairman of the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners and
Jim Clarkson on behalf of the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority for their commitment to maintaining
the quality of life for the citizens of Oakland County by not selling the 181 acres in Milford Township but
instead donating the property known as the Sidney Waldon Parkway; connecting Kensington Metro Park
with the Proud Lake Recreation Area to Kensington Metro Park.
Moved by Scott supported by Suarez the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted. (The vote for
this motion appears on page 391.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an
asterisk {*}):
*REPORT (MISC #04170)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – TRANSFER A PORTION OF GENERAL
FUND BALANCE TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY RETIREES' HEALTH CARE TRUST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04170 on July 28, 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 #04170
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – TRANSFER A PORTION OF GENERAL
FUND BALANCE TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY RETIREES’ HEALTH CARE TRUST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Retirees’ Health Care Trust fund, reported an Unfunded Accrued Liability
(UAL) of $335.4 million as of September 30, 2003, with the current budget based on the assumption that
the UAL will be eliminated over 26 years; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Retirement Board has been informed by their contracted actuary firm,
Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, that the Actuarial Standards of Practice have changed; and
WHEREAS in June 2004, the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued statement 43,
Financial Reporting for Post employment Benefit Plans Other Than Pension Plans, which will require new
reporting of UAL for retiree health care and other post employment benefits by the end of Fiscal Year
2007; and
WHEREAS Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company has further informed the Oakland County Retirement
Board that the current method of calculating the County’s retiree health care contribution “ no longe r
comply with Actuarial Standards of Practice and should not be used to comply with new Government
Accounting Standards Board financial reporting requirement”; and
WHEREAS the Retirement Board voted on June 24, 2004 to change their actuarial assumptions used in
the calculation of retiree hospitalization to come into compliance with the new standards; and
WHEREAS specifically the Retirement Board approved changing the assumed rates of medical inflation,
increasing the amortization period for elimination of the UAL to 40 years, and changing the method of
premium rate development to adjust for age grade premiums and claims analysis; and
WHEREAS the change in actuarial assumptions will increase the County’s contribution to retiree health
care by approximately $8 million per year; and
WHEREAS as one option to fund this increased contribution, the County could increase the fringe benefit
rate charged to all County funds for retirees’ health care from 15.04% currently to 19.34%, an increase of
28.6%; and
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WHEREAS this action would increase the financial pressure on all County funds, possibly affecting
service delivery; and
WHEREAS Oakland County reported an unreserved fund balance of $109.8 million for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2003; and
WHEREAS of that unreserved fund balance, $50,890,224.17 reflects a designation of property taxes
collected during FY 2003 for use in the first quarter of FY 2004, as required by GASB statement 33
Accounting and Financial Reporting of Nonexchange Transactions; and
WHEREAS this implementation of GASB 33 artificially increases the County’s General Fund balance; and
WHEREAS the removal of the $50.9 million designation from the General Fund would provide a more
realistic view of the County’s financial position, yet leave sufficient General Fund balance to maintain the
AAA bond rating; and
WHEREAS the County’s previously contracted independent auditing firm confirmed that the $50.9 million
designated General Fund balance could be used to fund a long-term obligation, such as retirees’ health
care; and
WHEREAS in addition to those reasons discussed above, transferring the $50.9 million from unreserved
General Fund balance to the Retirees’ Health Care Trust Fund, the County will receive a number of
benefits including:
- becoming compliant with the required standards;
- reducing the amount of unfunded actuarial liability so that no major increase in fringe
benefit rates would be required in order to be in compliance with the new standards;
- generating approximately $225 million in additional investment income, above the
General Fund experience, over the 40 year period, due to the ability to obtain a higher
rate of return from longer term investments (7.5% annually per the actuarial
assumptions), and this increased investment income could be used to accelerate the
funding of the actuarial accrued liability;
- the FY 2005 and FY 2006 County Executive Recommended Budget assumes the
transfer of these funds, allowing the County additional budget flexibility in order to meet
the continued fiscal uncertainty from the state.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
transfer of $50,890,224.17 from the unreserved General Fund balance to the Retirees’ Health Care Trust
Fund and the budget be amended as follows:
General Fund Revenue
90-150000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance $50,890,224
Expenditures
90-310000-98732-8001 Transfer to VEBA 50,890,224
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04180
BY: Thomas A. Law, District #17
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD – FISCAL YEAR 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 AND 2003
ALLOCATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Environmental Infrastructure
Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share
of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of Southfield has submitted a
resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an
eligible environment remediation of improvement project; and
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WHEREAS the Charter Township of Southfield is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related
to controlling sediment runoff from Fourteen Mile Road into the Franklin Branch of the Rouge River; and
WHEREAS the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the
Charter Township of Southfield is $380.05 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to the Charter Township of Southfield 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 Charter Township of Southfield as eligible for reimbursement from the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY
2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 appropriations in the amount of $380.05 annually from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263224-41000-3985) to repay the Charter Township of Southfield for
expenses incurred in connection with the Franklin Branch of the Rouge River project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request, and Attachments A, B, C and C-1
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04180)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD - FISCAL YEAR 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
ALLOCATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, The Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Funding of $380.05 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for FY 1999, FY
2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 to reimburse the Charter Township of Southfield
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 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04172
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2004-2006 LABOR AGREEMENT
FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE COMMAND OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Command Officer’s Association of Michigan (COA), have
been negotiating a contract covering approximately 100 Sheriff’s Department employees; and
WHEREAS a 3-Year agreement has been reached for the period October 1, 2003, through September
30, 2006, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for a 2% increase for Fiscal Year 2004, with the salary differential
between the 5 year salary step of a Deputy II with the MCOLES bonus and the 2 year salary step of a
Sergeant increasing to 13%, after assuming a 2% salary increase for the Deputy II classification; a 3%
increase for Fiscal Year 2005; and a 3% increase for Fiscal Year 2006; and
WHEREAS effective with the execution of this agreement the members of this bargaining unit shall be
covered by the health insurance contributions and prescription co-pays as described in Miscellaneous
Resolution #03114. If the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association negotiate health care
contributions and/or prescription co-pays that are less than those provided for in
Miscellaneous Resolution #03114, the employees covered by this bargaining unit will be charged the
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same, lesser amount. Any such decrease in contributions and/or prescription co-pays shall not be
retroactive; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends
approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed
agreement between the County of Oakland and the Command Officer’s Association of Michigan, covering
the period of October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2006, and that the Board Chairperson on behalf of
the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Tentative Agreement between Oakland County and the Employees Represented by the
Command Officer’s Association, and Appendices A and B on file in the County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04172)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES – FISCAL YEAR 2004-2006 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The County of Oakland and the Command Officers Association (approximately 101
Sheriff’s Department Employees) have reached an agreement regarding wages and
benefits for Fiscal Years 2004 – 2006.
2. FY 2004 annual wage and benefit costs for the 2% salary increase are $185,246 and are
included in the FY 2004 amended budget.
3. FY 2005 annual wage and benefit costs for the 3% salary increase are $290,996 and are
included in the FY 2005 and FY 2006 County Executive Recommended budget.
4. FY 2006 annual wage and benefit costs for the 3% salary increase are $299,727 and are
included in the FY 2005 and FY 2006 County Executive Recommended budget.
5. The contract approves an adjustment to the differential between the 5-year salary step of
the Deputy II, including MCOLES bonus and the 2 year salary step of the Sergeant from
10% to 13%. The cost of this adjustment totals $252,350 ($188,602 for is salaries and
$63,637 is related fringe benefits). This amount is included in the FY 2005 and FY 2006
County Executive Recommended budget.
6. The adjustment to differential is effective with the execution of this agreement. The effect
on the FY 2004 Budget is $48,508 of which $36,270 is salaries and $12,238 is related
fringe benefits. This amount is not included in the FY 2004 Amended Budget.
7. No additional costs will be incurred for the Sheriff’s Physical Fitness Incentive Program.
8. Estimated saving from the health insurance contributions and prescription co-pays as
stated in Miscellaneous Resolution #03114 will be recorded in the Fringe Benefit fund
and have been included in the Fiscal Year 2005 and Fiscal Year 2006 County Executive
Recommended Budget.
9. The Fiscal Year 2004 expenditure budget should be amended as follows to cover the
additional cost of the salary differential for the Sheriff’s Command Association staff.
90-290000-25000-9021 Classification & Rate Change $(48,508)
43-023101-10000-2001 Sheriff Office/Salaries 472
43-023101-10000-2075 Sheriff Office/Fringe Benefits 159
43-023201-10000-2001 Admin. Svs/Salaries 399
43-023201-10000-2075 Admin. Svs/Fringe Benefits 134
43-023301-21400-2001 Corr. Svs/Salaries 10,410
43-023301-21400-2075 Corr Svs/Fringe Benefits 3,512
43-023401-42300-2001 Corr. Svs/Salaries 4,606
43-023401-42300-2075 Corr Svs/Fringe Benefits 1,554
43-023601-31190 2001 Patrol/Salaries 13,420
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43-023601-31190-2075 Patrol/Fringe Benefits 4,528
43-023901-41000-2001 Tech Svs/Salaries 6,964
43-023901-41000-2075 Tech Svs/Fringe Benefits 2,350
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04173
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2004-2007 LABOR AGREEMENT
FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), COUNCIL 25, LOCAL 2437
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees have been negotiating a contract covering approximately 114 Family Court employees; and
WHEREAS a 4-Year agreement has been reached for the period October 1, 2003, through September
30, 2007, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for a 2% increase for Fiscal Year 2004 and an additional 2%
increase, effective with the execution of this agreement, shall be provided to employees classified as
Youth and Family Caseworker II and Youth Assistant Caseworker II; and
WHEREAS employees represented by this bargaining unit shall receive the same general increase as
approved by the Board of Commissioners to take effective during Fiscal Year 2005, 2006, and 2007, with
the employees in the Youth and Family Caseworker II and Youth Assistance Caseworker II classifications
receiving an additional 1% increase during Fiscal Year 2005, 2006 and 2007; and
WHEREAS the employees represented by this bargaining unit shall receive any benefit modifications
implemented on a County-wide basis to the general, non-represented employees during Fiscal Years
2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, to be applied at the same time and in the same manner; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends
approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed
agreement between the County of Oakland and AFSCME Council 25, Local 2437, covering the period of
October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2007, and that the Board Chairperson on behalf of the County of
Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Summary of Tentative Agreement between Oakland County and the Employees Represented by
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2437, Collective
Bargaining Agreement 2003 – 2007 and Appendices A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04173)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT– FISCAL YEAR 2004-2007 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), COUNCIL 25, LOCAL 2437
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The County of Oakland and the Circuit Court Family Division employees represented by
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employee (AFSCME), Council 25, Local
2437 (approximately 117 Family Court Employees) have reached an agreement regarding
wages and benefits for Fiscal Years 2004 – 2007.
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2. FY 2004 wage and benefit cost for the 2% general salary increase is $138,532 and is
included in the FY 2004 amended budget.
3. FY 2005 wage and benefit cost for the 3% general salary increase is $236,632 and is
included in the FY 2005 and FY 2006 County Executive Recommended budget.
4. FY 2006 wage and benefit cost for the 3% general salary increase is $243,731 and is
included in the FY 2005 and FY 2006 County Executive Recommended budget.
5. Negotiated additional 2% wage and benefit costs increases for the Youth & Family
Caseworker II classification and the Youth Assistance Caseworker II classification for FY
2004 total $94,547 of which $70,557 is salaries and $23,990 is related fringe benefits. This
amount is not included in the FY 2004 Amended Budget.
6. Negotiated additional 1% wage and benefit costs increases for the Youth & Family
Caseworker II classification and the Youth Assistance Caseworker II classification for FY
2005 total $48,147 of which $35,984 is salaries and $12,163 is related fringe benefits. This
amount is not included in the FY 2005 Amended Budget.
7. Negotiated additional 1% wage and benefit costs increases for the Youth & Family
Caseworker II classification and the Youth Assistance Caseworker II classification for FY
2006 total $48,627 of which $36,343 is salaries and $12,284 is related fringe benefits. This
amount is not included in the FY 2006 Amended Budget.
8. The FY 2007 budget will be amended during the FY 2006/2007 County Executive
Recommended Budget phase.
9. The FY 2004, 2005, and 2006 expenditure budget should be amended as follows to cover the
additional cost of the salary differential.
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #101
Expenditures
90-290000-25000-9021 Class. & Rate Change ($ 94,547) ($ 48,147) ($ 48,627)
90-290000-25000-9075 Salary Adjustment -0- -0- 36,343
90-290000-25000-9051 Fringe Benefit Adjust. -0- -0- 12,284
35-242000-41000-2001 Circuit Court Salaries 28,679 14,626 -0-
35-242000-41000-2075 Circuit Court Fringe Ben. 9,751 4,944 -0-
35-242000-43000-2001 Circuit Court Salaries 35,625 18,169 -0-
35-242000-43000-2075 Circuit Court Fringe Ben. 12,113 6,141 -0-
90-310000-98293-8001 Operating Transfer Out ( 8,379) ( 4,267) -0-
Total General Fund $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
Juvenile Maintenance Fund #293
Revenue
90-470000-98101-1701 Operating Transfer In $8,379 $4,267 $ -0-
Total Revenues $8,379 $4,267 $ -0-
Expenditures
35-242293-62000-2001 Circuit Court Salaries $6,253 $3,189 $ -0-
35-242293-62000-2075 Circuit Court Fringe Ben. $2,126 $1,078 $ -0-
Total Expenditures $8,379 $4,267 $ -0-
Total Fund 293 $ -0 $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04181
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (EASOM AUTOMATION SYSTEMS,
INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen
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and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to
provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of
1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the encouragement of such projects in this County
through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project (Easom
Automation Systems, Inc. Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area
and Project District Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies
and approves the Project Area as designated by the EDC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, it having been determined that the territory surrounding said
designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory
is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and
boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, it having been determined that there are less than eighteen residents,
real property owners, or representatives of establishments located within the Project District Area, a
Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04182
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (EASOM AUTOMATION
SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors of The
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and Project
District Area for a project (Easom Automation Systems, Inc. Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County of Oakland
of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in connection with
said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
appointments of Toni Shad and Richard Clark, who are representative of neighborhood residents and
business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of The Economic
Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2)
of the Act, and such additional Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefore.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby
repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04174
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 SOUTH LYON FOR THE
NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to 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 and conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement,
the County will construct the tower at 520 Ada Street, South Lyon, Michigan. Upon completion of
construction of the tower the County will sell the tower to the City for one ($1) dollar, and the City 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 for radio tower construction and
lease purposes between the County of Oakland and the City of South Lyon.
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 South Lyon, 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 Location Map, Survey, Site Layout
Map, Compound Plan, and Tower Elevation on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04174)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON 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 for
radio tower construction and lease purposes between the County of Oakland and the City
of South Lyon.
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3. Under terms of the construction license and lease agreement, the County will construct a
radio tower and install equipment and a generator for the County-wide radio system at
County expense on land provided by the City.
4. The County will sell the tower, equipment, and generator to the City of South Lyon for
one ($1) upon completion and the City will lease space on the tower to the County for
radio system purposes for one ($1) per year.
5. Operation and maintenance of the tower, equipment, and generator will be the
responsibility of the City.
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 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04175
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE THE
PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK (Part of Tax Sidwell #22-
06-400-023, 16.48 Acres)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS upon recommendation of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepted the first grant from the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) for the acquisition of property in Lyon Township for the Development of Lyon
Oaks County Park and Rookery through the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #90239; and
WHEREAS through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #92147, Oakland County
acquired 672 acres of property in Lyon Township, enabled by the grant from the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Fund, for the purpose of establishing a county park in a section of the county not
previously serviced by the county park system; and through an additional DNR Grant and Parks, and
Recreation funds, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution
#94109, which allowed Oakland County to acquire an additional 101 acres in Lyon Township; and
WHEREAS through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolutions #97040, #97041, and
#99104, Oakland County acquired an additional 205.8 acres in Lyon Township; and
WHEREAS through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #98287, Oakland County
acquired an additional 39.4 acres in the city of Wixom adjacent to Lyon Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has budgeted $100,000 in additional funds for the
purchase of 16.48 acres in the township of Lyon adjacent to Lyon Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has acted to pursue the purchase of this additional
property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and
approved the Offer to Purchase Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to proceed with the acquisition of 16.48 acres, part of
Tax Sidwell #22-06-400-023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to
execute the appropriate and necessary documents to conclude formal negotiations for the acquisition of
this property.
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 Potential Lyon Oaks County Park Acquisition map on file in County
Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 2004
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04175)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE THE
PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK (PART OF TAX SIDWELL
#22-06-400-023, 16.48 ACRES)
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) is authorized to purchase 16.48 acres at
Lyon Oaks County Park for further development of Lyon Oaks County Park.
2. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has budgeted $100,000 for the
purchase of the land and closing costs estimated at $7,000, to be paid from the Capital
Improvement Fund for the purchase of the 16.48 acres.
3. Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and approved the Offer
to Purchase Agreement.
4. No General Fund County match is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04183
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2005 CRIME VICTIM SERVICES GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health has awarded the Oakland County
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Victims Services grant funding in the amount of $187,100 for the period
of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS this is the thirteenth (13th) year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 award of $187,100 is the same as the Fiscal Year 2004 award amount.
No grant match is required; and
WHEREAS the purpose of this grant is to expand and enhance local services available to crime victims
regarding their safety, rights, dignity, and healthy recovery; and
WHEREAS this grant includes continued funding of salaries, supplies and materials for two (2) Victim
Advocate positions, one (1) Victim Services Supervisor and one (1) Office Assistant II position; and
WHEREAS the grant award has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process
and the Board of Commissioners Grant Application Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health in the amount of $187,100 for the
period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of
the original award, which are consistent with the original application as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED continuation of this program, including the positions, is contingent upon
continued grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Prosecutor’s Office, Grant Agreement between Michigan Department of
Community Health and Oakland County, Addendum A, General Provisions, Attachment A, Program
Budget Summary, Program Budget Cost Detail, Attachments C, D, and F on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 2004
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04183)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2005 CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES 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 Prosecuting Attorney is requesting the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2005 Crime
Victim Services Grant.
2. This is a reimbursement grant award in the amount of $187,100 for the period of
October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
3. The Fiscal Year 2005 award is the same as the Fiscal Year 2004 award and no
County match is required.
4. The grant includes continued funding of salaries, supplies and materials for two (2)
GF/GP Victim Advocate positions, one (1) GF/GP Victim Services Supervisor
position, and one (1) GF/GP Office Assistant II position.
5. Funding for salaries, supplies and materials are also included in the Fiscal Year 2005
and Fiscal Year 2006 County Executive Recommended Budget. No budget
amendment is required.
6. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to future commitments and
continuation is contingent upon future grant funding.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04178
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD 2004
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #03265 adopted October 2, 2003, established the standard law
enforcement services overtime rates for the period 2004-2008; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Bloomfield has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide
patrol services to the citizens of the Township for special events within the Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Bloomfield has requested that a contract for special events on an
overtime basis be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Charter Township of Bloomfield.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached contract with the Charter Township of Bloomfield for special events on an overtime basis at
rates established by this Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract would take effect upon execution of both parties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for the Charter Twp of Bloomfield, and
Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 2004
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04178)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD 2004
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Bloomfield has requested a contract with the Oakland County
Sheriff for patrol services to the citizens of the Township for special events.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #03265 adopted October 2, 2003 established the standard
overtime rates for the period 2004-2008.
3. The contract is for auxiliary deputy services in connection with the Ryder Cup Golf
Tournament and will take effect on July 1, 2004.
4. Revenue and expenditures for this contract are estimated at $75,544 for FY 2004.
5. A budget amendment is recommended for FY 2004 as detailed below.
GENERAL FUND (101) FY 2004
Revenue
43-013601-30000-0907 Reimbursement of Salaries $75,544
$75,544
Expenditures
43-023601-31330-2002 Overtime $75,544
$75,544
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 391.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04184
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2004 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- REIMBURSEMENT AWARD ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded Oakland County
expenditure reimbursement funding in the amount of $127,681, with a County match of $-0- under the
federal Fiscal Year 2004 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program - Reimbursement Award; and
WHEREAS this award and total program amount of $127,681 is the same amount as authorized by U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for reimbursement as described in attached
Schedule A; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has met the federal requirements necessary to accept the award; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's program for Fiscal Year 2004 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program is
to receive reimbursement of Correction Officers regular salaries (based on a prescribed formula) for those
officers directly involved in the care and maintenance of alien inmates housed in the Oakland County Jail
system; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement will cover the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract
Review and the Board of Commissioners' Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
reimbursement award and approve the fiscal year 2004 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program -
Reimbursement Award (SCAAP) funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance in the amount of $127,681.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioner is authorized to
execute the reimbursement agreement and to approve any reimbursement extensions or changes, within
fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, and to authorize reimbursement drawdown which is consistent
with the original agreement as approve.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 2004
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Updated Contract Review – Sheriff’s Department, Schedule A, Contract Review – Sheriff’s
Department, SCAAP Awards Ready for Acceptance, and State Criminal Alien Assistance Program
Correspondence on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04184)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE- FISCAL YEAR 2004 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- REIMBURSEMENT AWARD 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 Oakland County Sheriff's Department wishes to accept Fiscal Year 2004 State Criminal
Alien Acceptance Program reimbursement funds from the U. S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $127,681.
2. The reimbursement award is for the regular salaries (based upon a prescribed formula) of the
Correction Officers directly involved in the care and maintenance of alien inmates housed in
the Oakland County Jail system.
3. The reimbursement covers the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, as the procedure
for this grant is to reimburse recipients for the year following the actual year of expense.
4. The Fiscal Year 2004 funding represents a 223.83% increase from Fiscal Year 2003 funding
of $57,044. Sufficient funds have been budgeted for this program for Fiscal Year 2004 and no
amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson,
Bullard. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04185
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR FACILITIES SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as a result of foreign and domestic terrorist activities Oakland County Facilities Management
has worked to improve the security of the County’s most vulnerable facilities; and
WHEREAS security improvements undertaken include improved access screening, increased security
inspections, additional Sheriff’s patrols, and County-wide emergency response upgrades; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management has also undertaken the enhancement of security at eight facilities
previously evaluated by security consultants as having above average vulnerability; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners authorized funding of $132,000 by Miscellaneous Resolution
#02265 to contract with Kroll Security Services Group to design, specify, and prepare bidding
documentation for facilities security enhancements; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2004 Capital Improvement Program identifies the Facility Security Project;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Response and Preparedness, and
Facilities Management have all provided input and oversight in the design of the proposed system; and
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WHEREAS the security enhancements for this project include improved access screening, CCTV
cameras, recorders and monitors, door alarms, duress alarms, and building intrusion alarming; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee authorized receipt of bids for this project on April 6,
2004; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder for the project is Comsat Security of Southfield, Michigan in the
amount of $1,799,696; and
WHEREAS the total estimated project cost is $2,057,665, including $1,799,696 for the contract with
Comsat Security, $78,000 for Facilities Maintenance and Operations costs, and contingency of $179,969;
and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $2,057,665 is available for this purpose in the General Fund
Designated Fund Balance.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Facilities Security
Enhancements Project in the amount of $2,057,665.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a contract in the amount of $1,799,696 be awarded to Comsat
Security of Southfield, Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $2,057,665 from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance (General Ledger #9407-032000)
to the Project Work Order Fund (#404) for the Facilities Security Enhancements Project (C-033).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2004 Budget is amended as follows.
General Fund #101
90-150000-14000-1582 Prior Year’s Balance ($2,057,665)
90-310000-98404-8001 Transfer Out to Project Fund 2,057,665
$ -0-
Project Work Order Fund
14-310007-98101-1701 Transfer In from General Fund $2,057,665
(project/project detail 080333/99)
14-270000-35000-8055 Est. Changes in Fund Equity 2,057,665
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #04185)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR FACILITIES SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the bids received for the above referenced
project, reports with the recommendation the County enter into a contract with Comsat Security in the
amount of $1,799,696.00 for a total project cost of $2,057,665.00.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Moss supported by Hatchett the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moss supported by Bullard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson,
Bullard, Coulter. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 2004
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04186
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD 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 Third Quarter 2004 data
processing development charges to be $1,313,373.45 and the imaging development charge to be
$56,209.00 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $461,664.79 and
non-county agencies are $0 for the Third Quarter 2004; and
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 Third Quarter 2004 Data Processing Development Report and approves the Third 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 3rd Quarter 2004 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancy on the Building Authority, due to the
death of Ken Strobel, recommends the appointment of Joel A. Garrett to fill this vacancy. This term will
expire on December 31, 2005.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Application Form for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions on file in County
Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Chairperson Thomas Law made the following statement: “Are there any further nominations to the
Building Authority”? There were no additional nominations and nominations were declared closed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the appointment of Joel A. Garrett to the Building Authority be
confirmed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 2004
394
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt,
Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Coulter,
Crawford. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointment of Joel A. Garrett to fill the vacancy of
Ken Strobel for a term ending December 31, 2005 was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04187
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (MICHIGAN SEAMLESS TUBE LLC PROJECT) - CITY OF
SOUTH LYON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (the "EDC") has
recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project Plan required by the Economic
Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented
to this meeting (the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were based upon its
determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Act, that
the Project Plan satisfies all of the requirements of the Act regarding project plans and that a letter of
credit issued by a financial institution acceptable to the EDC will be available to pay debt service; and
WHEREAS the governing body of the City of South Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan, has also approved
the Project Plan and given its consent to the exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider whether the Project Plan
constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and its review of the Project Plan,
hereby certifies, approves and concurs in the determinations of the EDC with respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
determines that the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies and
approves the Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to
implement the Project and the financing thereof by the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as
contemplated by the Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland, Michigan Seamless Tube LLC
Project Plan, Exhibit A, Parcel Legal Description, Site Map, Exhibit A-1, Facility Site Map, Exhibits B, C,
and D on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Potter the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
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Vote on resolution: AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04176
BY: Public Services, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES\ANIMAL CONTROL – ESTABLISH FISCAL YEAR 2005 – FISCAL
YEAR 2007 MUNICIPALITIES ANIMAL CARE CENTER RATES FOR BOARDING AND DISPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the provisions of P.A. 339 of 1919 as
amended (the Dog Law); and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local jurisdictions through Purchase
Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, per Miscellaneous Resolution #01245,
established the following rates for a three-year period (FY 2002 – FY 2004) based on an inflation rate of
three (3%) percent for Fiscal Year 2003 and Fiscal Year 2004:
FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004
Care of Boarded Animals 18.96 19.53 20.12
Disposal of Live (non boarded) small animals 16.47 16.97 17.48
Disposal of live (boarded) small animals 2.50 2.58 2.66
Disposal of small dead animals 4.77 15.22 15.68
; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and the Department of Management and
Budget, through a cost analysis, recommend a revision in the rates be established effective October 1,
2005 through September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS the new rates will include a three (3%) percent inflation factor for Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal
Year 2007, as follows: (ROUNDED)
FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007
Care of Boarded Animals 25.00 26.00 26.00
Disposal of Live (non boarded) small animals 22.00 23.00 23.00
Disposal of live (boarded) small animals 4.00 4.00 4.00
Disposal of small dead animals 20.00 20.00 21.00
; and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover 100% of its costs based on the revised
rates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
establish the following Animal Care Center Rates for boarding and disposal to be charged to
municipalities purchasing service contracts with the Oakland County Animal Control Division.
FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007
Care of Boarded Animals 25.00 26.00 26.00
Disposal of Live (non boarded) small animals 22.00 23.00 23.00
Disposal of live (boarded) small animals 4.00 4.00 4.00
Disposal of small dead animals 20.00 20.00 21.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is authorized to execute purchase of service
contracts with local jurisdictions at the aforementioned rates.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04176)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/ANIMAL CONTROL – ESTABLISH FISCAL YEAR 2005 – FISCAL
YEAR 2007 MUNICIPALITIES ANIMAL CARE CENTER RATES FOR BOARDING AND DISPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the following rate increase for Municipal Animal Care Center:
FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007
Care of Boarded Animals 25.00 26.00 26.00
Disposal of Live (non boarded) small animals 22.00 23.00 23.00
Disposal of live (boarded) small animals 4.00 4.00 4.00
Disposal of small dead animals 20.00 20.00 21.00
2) The fees were last increased in 2002 per Miscellaneous Resolution #01245 for a three-year
period (FY 2002 - FY 2004).
3) A three per cent (3%) inflationary increase was applied to the rates for FY 2006 and FY 2007
(rounded).
4) A cost analysis has determined that the recommended adjustment in rates would continue to
recover 100% of the cost for contracted Boarding and Disposal, consistent with County Policy
relative to municipal disposal contracts.
5) The following budget amendment is recommended for FY 2005 and FY 2006 revenues due
to increased fees and expenditures due to increased drug costs and in-house surgeries:
Public Services/Animal Control (101) FY 2005 FY2006
Revenues
17-801100-80270-0803 Pound Fees $ 17,000 $ 19,700
17-801100-80270-0979 Service Fees 9,000 10,400
Total $ 26,000 $ 30,100
Expenditures
17-802200-80311-4004 Animal Supplies $ 1,200 $ 1,200
17-802200-80312-4004 Animal Supplies 1,300 1,300
17-802200-80321-4004 Animal Supplies 500 500
17-802200-80322-4004 Animal Supplies 1,200 1,200
17-802200-80323-4004 Animal Supplies 100 100
17-802200-80340-4004 Animal Supplies 500 500
17-802200-80322-4240 Medical Supplies 289 289
17-802200-80331-4240 Medical Supplies 7,000 7,000
17-802200-80332-4240 Medical Supplies 5,000 5,000
17-802200-80400-4240 Medical Supplies (289) (289)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency 9,200 13,300
Total $ 26,000 $ 30,100
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Wilson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Hatchett. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #04177)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT/SHERIFF'S OFFICE – REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY AT
52ND DISTRICT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04177 on July 28, 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 #04177
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT/SHERIFF’S OFFICE - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY AT
52ND DISTRICT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Security for the County Courthouse was instituted in late 1992 under the direction of the
Sheriff; and
WHEREAS since 1992 this program has expanded to include security for the 52nd District Courts in Novi,
Clarkston, Rochester Hills and Troy; and
WHEREAS in 2002 the Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) conducted a security study of
the 52nd District Court and recommended the implementation of certain actions; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02062 addressed security concerns in the court public areas and
entrances, as well as in the courtrooms; and
WHEREAS since that time, Division II- Clarkston has experienced a significant increase in activity due to
an additional judgeship and Division III - Rochester Hills has moved to a new facility; and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court and Sheriff's Department have reviewed and evaluated existing
security measures to ensure continuation of the same levels of security and compliance with SCAO
regulations; and
WHEREAS additional uniformed law enforcement presence is needed to minimize the risk to the public,
District Court staff, and prisoners; and
WHEREAS one (1) Deputy I and one (1) 1,640 hours Court Deputy II position at Division II - Clarkston,
and two (2) Deputy I positions at Division III - Rochester Hills are requested to provide adequate security
coverage.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of three (3) GF/GP full-time eligible Deputy I positions and one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible
Court Deputy II position at 1,640 hours in the Sheriff/Corrective Services-Satellite Facilities/Courthouse
Security Unit, to provide one (1) Deputy I and one (1) 1,640 hours Court Deputy II position at Division II -
Clarkston, and two (2) Deputy I positions at Division III - Rochester Hills of the 52nd District Court.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04177)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT/SHERIFF’S OFFICE – REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY AT
52ND DISTRICT COURT
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 52nd District Courts in Clarkston and Rochester Hills have requested additional
security in order to comply with security review recommendations by the State Court
Administrator’s Office (SCAO).
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2. The Oakland County 52nd District Court Security Committee recommends the creation of
three (3) GF/GP full-time eligible (FTE) Deputy I positions, and one (1) GF/GP part-time
non-eligible (PTNE) Court Deputy II position at 1,640 hours.
3. The new positions will be created in the Sheriff/Corrective Services-Satellite
Facilities/Courthouse Security Unit, to meet increased security requirements by providing
one (1) FTE Deputy I and one (1) 1,640 hours PTNE Court Deputy II position at 52nd
District Court - Division II - Clarkston, and two (2) FTE Deputy I positions at 52nd District
Court - Division III - Rochester Hills.
4. The addition of these positions will also require the addition of three (3) mobile prep
radios to the radio Communications Fund. One time capital Costs equal $8,295 for FY
2004.
5. Personnel and operating costs equal $20,745 for Fiscal Year 2004, $196,036 for Fiscal
Year 2005 and $201,848 for Fiscal Year 2006. An amendment to the County Executive
Recommended Budget for FY 2005 and FY 2006 is recommended.
6. Funding for the positions, associated operating cost and capital costs for the remainder of
Fiscal Year 2004, is available in the General Fund/General Purpose Non-Departmental
Contingency account.
7. A budget amendment for FY 2004 is recommended as follows:
FY 2004
GENERAL FUND(101)
Expenditures
2-90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($ 29,040)
2-43-023401-42100-2001 Salaries $ 14,308
2-43-023401-42100-2074 Fringes 6,050
2-43-023401-42100-4044 Deputy Supplies 108
2-43-023401-42100-4048 Deputy Uniform Ex 156
2-43-023401-42100-6660 Radio Commun. 123
2-43-033401-98660-8001 Transfer Out 8,295
Sub-total $ 29,040
$ -0-
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND 660
Revenue
1-23-660711-60005-0635 Leased Equipment $ 123
1-23-660713-98101-1701 Transfer In 8,295
$ 8,418
Expense
2-23-660712-6005-3900 Depreciation $ 123
1-23-660712-6005-8005 Est. Profit Loss 8,295
$ 8,418
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Middleton the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Middleton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson,
Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett,
Jamian. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 2004
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04188
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Royal Oak Township has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to provide law
enforcement services for the Township (Miscellaneous Resolution #04119); and
WHEREAS Schedule A of this contract provides that if the Michigan State Police provide a State Trooper
for forty hours per week, the Sheriff will reduce one contracted Deputy II; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police has provided two (2) State Troopers for patrol in the Charter
Township of Royal Oak; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has reduced the number of Deputy II's for the Charter Township of Royal Oak by
two (2); therefore, the invoice to the Charter Township of Royal Oak was adjusted accordingly; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police has agreed to add one (1) additional State Trooper for day shift on
Saturday and Sunday; and
WHEREAS this will allow the Sheriff to reduce one (1) Deputy II (with fill-in) with the understanding that
some fill-in overtime will be worked and invoiced to the Charter Township of Royal Oak; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to delete one (1) Deputy II (with fill-in) for the Charter Township of
Royal Oak under the terms of this contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
deletion of one (1) Deputy II position (#43618-07320) in accordance with the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Royal Oak.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this deletion will take effect on August 28, 2004.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Royal Oak, and Contract Attachments A, B, and C on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04189
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES WITH
THE NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the North Oakland County Fire Authority has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's
Office to provide fire dispatch services for the Authority (Miscellaneous Resolution #03166); and
WHEREAS the agreement was based upon an estimated number of fire dispatch calls; and
WHEREAS one of the communities that the North Oakland County Fire Authority was providing fire
service with has cancelled their agreement; and
WHEREAS effective July 1, 2004 the number of fire dispatch calls will reduce considerably; and
WHEREAS the North Oakland County Fire Authority is requesting a reduction in the monthly rate charged
under the terms of this agreement; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has prepared the attached Amendment #1 to the 2003-2007 Fire
Dispatch Service Agreement between the County of Oakland and the North Oakland Fire Authority; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to the attached Amendment #1.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Amendment #1 to the 2003-2007 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement between the County of Oakland and
the North Oakland Fire Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached amendment.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on September 1, 2004.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Amendment 1 to the 2003-2007 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement between the County of
Oakland and the North Oakland Fire Authority on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04190
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT\ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CARE CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Care Center has a goal to adopt to good homes as many dogs
and cats as possible; and
WHEREAS the Animal Care Center has launched a program to raise funds to improve the structure and
grounds; and
WHEREAS the future Master Plan developed by the Harley Ellis Company, which is an architectural and
design company, recommends a gazebo on the grounds; and
WHEREAS the recommended gazebo will cost approximately $27,000; and
WHEREAS in current times, many people have become more enlightened and concerned about the fate
and welfare of animals that come into contact with public animal shelters; and
WHEREAS we are extremely fortunate to have compassionate residents to donate generously to the
welfare of homeless animals; and
WHEREAS Ms. Linda Washe has offered to purchase the gazebo in memory of her father, Mr. Michael
Washe and his “Best Friend” Rusty; and
WHEREAS Mr. Michael Washe passed away in 2000, and his daughter, Ms. Linda Washe, is an animal
lover and feels this gazebo will help homeless pets find good homes by providing a more pleasant place
for people to get to know an animal better; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204 requires that gift donations with a value of $10,000 or
more, with no match or other financial obligations to the County, be reviewed by the department liaison
committee and acknowledged by the Board of Commissioners, accounted for and recorded as a general
fixed asset.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
receipt of the generous gift of a gazebo from Ms. Linda Washe in memory of her father.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the donation of
the gazebo under the condition that it is built on the grounds of the Oakland County Animal Care Center
and kept on public display, subject to an act of God or other event beyond the control of the County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Hugh Crawford requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose of allowing
public comment on the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. The Chairperson scheduled the Public
Hearing for August 26, 2004 at 9:45 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium.
Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas presented a proposed resolution for the Commissioners to review the
wording.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04191
BY: Thomas F. Middleton, District #4
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Environmental Infrastructure
Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share
of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of Independence 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 Independence Township is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
pipeline relining project which will repair aging infrastructure in the sanitary sewer system which outlets to
the Clinton-Oakland interceptor; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2003 authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township of Independence
is $112,473.23 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to Independence Township for
expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Charter Township of Independence 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
$112,473.23 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263212-41000-3985) to repay the
Charter Township of Independence for expenses incurred in connection with the pipeline relining project,
once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS F. MIDDLETON
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request and Resolution of Support for
Sanitary Sewer Relining and Repair Project on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:10 a.m. to the call of the Chair or August 26, 2004, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL THOMAS A.LAW
Clerk Chairperson