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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 9, 2006
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:31 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett,
Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by George Suarez.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Crawford supported by Palmer the minutes of the February 2, 2006 Board Meeting be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Kowall supported by Coulter the agenda be amended to move General Government
Committee item (f) MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06028 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS –
AMEND MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05048 – PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD UPDATES on the
Consent Agenda to Personnel Committee as item (c) on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Kowall
supported by Coulter to further amend the agenda to move General Government Committee item (e)
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06027 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OUR
TROOPS DAY from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda to allow the resolution to be voted on
separately.
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried. The agenda, as amended, was approved.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2006
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Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr., together with Commissioner Helaine Zack, and the entire Board of
Commissioners, presented a proclamation proclaiming commendation designating the month of March as
Parenting Awareness Month and acknowledging its importance to the quality of life of Oakland County’s
families, parents and children.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on
Miscellaneous Resolution #06036 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE/PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR
2006 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND
GRANT APPLICATION. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons requested to
speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
The following people addressed the Board: Dave Taylor, Council President of the Village of Beverly Hills.
Moved by Zack supported by Rogers the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda
as amended, be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears
on page 100.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06029
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – LYON TOWNSHIP DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY – TAX CAPTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly supports the economic growth of
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS one of the tools used to promote this economic growth is Tax Increment Financing in the form
of Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), Tax Increment Finance Authorities (TIFAs) and Local
Development Finance Authorities (LDFAs); and
WHEREAS to review requests from the County's cities, villages and townships to establish DDAs, TIFAs
and LDFAs, the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99010, established the
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee (Ad Hoc Committee) to evaluate
and recommend to the Finance Committee on the County's participation in these proposed authorities;
and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00155 this Board of Commissioners determined to
participate in the Lyon Township DDA; and
WHEREAS the County, the DDA and Lyon Township entered into an agreement dated May 23, 2001,
which provided for the County's participation in the New Hudson Streetscape improvements, after which
the County's participation in the DDA would end and its portion of ad valorem property taxes that would
otherwise be subject to capture would be exempt from further capture by the DDA; and
WHEREAS on August 25, 2005, the DDA and Lyon Township appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee to
present an amended Development Plan, which sought an expanded role for County participation in the
tax increment process; and
WHEREAS the amended Development Plan presented in August, 2005, was premised on a tax
increment financing plan that would capture only the amount of new taxes required for proposed debt
service (bond repayments) and operations; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #05238 this Board of Commissioners resolved to agree
to County participation in the Lyon Township DDA, provided that a contract would be negotiated and
agreed to between the Parties, and that the County’s tax capture and participation would cease when the
DDA paid off its bonds; and
WHEREAS negotiations between the Parties indicate that the DDA has not yet completed its bond sale
program and further suggest that it would be in the County’s best interest to contractually designate a
specific monetary amount for the County’s net tax capture, rather than premise it on the issuance of
bonds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
rescinds Miscellaneous Resolution #05238.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners agrees to participate in the Lyon
Township amended Development Plan, provided as follows:
1. That a contract is negotiated and agreed to between the County, Lyon Township, and the
Lyon Township DDA; and
2. That the County net tax capture is capped at $17,000,000; this amount shall include the New
Hudson Streetscape improvements as set forth in the agreement between the parties dated
May 23, 2001; and
3. That County participation is limited to the projects designated in the “Development Plan Tax
Increment Financing Plan Proposed Amendment Charter Township of Lyon Downtown
Development Authority Draft January 28, 2004, revised May 5, 2004, revised
December 17, 2004.”
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 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06030
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2006 SUPER
BOWL GAME PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Division applied to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management Division,
for $3,296.50 in grant funding from Public Act 200 of 2005 to provide public health surveillance services
related to the 2006 Super Bowl Game; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police awarded Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $3,296.50;
and
WHEREAS no County match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of this program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
2006 Super Bowl Game Public Safety Grant award from the Michigan State Police in the amount of
$3,296.50 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 General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Health Division and State of Michigan 2005 MLB All-Star Game and 2006 NFL
Super Bowl Public Safety Grant Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06030)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2006 SUPER
BOWL GAME PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION/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
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resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan State Police awarded the Health Division $3,297 for public safety service
activities related to the 2006 Super Bowl Game.
2. The grant reimbursement period is January 29, 2006 through February 6, 2006.
3. No County match or additional positions are required.
4. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2006
HEALTH FUND #22100
Revenue
1060201-133150-615571 Grants - State $3,297
Total Health Fund Revenue $3,297
Expenditures
1060211-133150-712020 Overtime $3,297
Total Health Fund Expenses $3,297
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06021)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES AND
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – APPROVAL OF REMOTE ACCESS AGREEMENT AND POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the Miscellaneous Resolution #06021 on March 1, 2006,
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 #06021
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES AND
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – APPROVAL OF REMOTE ACCESS AGREEMENT AND POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Departments of Information Technology, Human Resources and Management and
Budget have developed the attached OakSource Remote Access Agreement and Policy which covers all
information and electronic communications transmitted, stored or displayed, as well as the software and
stored data (hereinafter referred to as “OakSource”); and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approves of the attached policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Remote Access Agreement and Policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy shall become effective on March 9, 2006.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of OakSource Remote Access Agreement and Policy on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06021)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES AND
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – APPROVAL OF REMOTE ACCESS AGREEMENT AND POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the remote access agreement and policy to be effective
March 9, 2006.
2. The agreement requires users to be responsible for maintaining and operating Non-County
owned equipment and utilize the appropriate anti-virus software to access OakSource.
3. No additional costs are associated with this agreement; therefore, no budget amendment is
required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06025)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 945 TO MAKE THE DRAIN
COMMISSIONER AN APPOINTED POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #06025 on
February 27, 2006, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06025
BY: Commissioners Sue Ann Douglas, District #12 and Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 945 TO MAKE THE DRAIN
COMMISSIONER AN APPOINTED POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 945 proposes to amend the Michigan Election Law, Sections 200 and 209
(MCL 168.200 and 168.209), to provide that in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, the County
Board of Commissioners may, by resolution, convert the position of Drain Commissioner from an elected
office to an appointed position; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 945 further provides that the County Board of Commissioners is to first hold a
public hearing, then adopt a resolution establishing the appointed Drain Commissioner position before the
deadline for the nominating petitions for the office of Drain Commissioner. The resolution does not take
effect until there is an open vacancy in the office of Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS The Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners (MACDC) has noted that the
language in Senate Bill 945, creating an appointed Drain Commissioner, would be in direct conflict with
Section 21 of the Michigan Drain Code (MCL 280.21). The MACDC is opposed to the idea of an
appointed Drain Commissioner regardless of the population of the County in which the Drain
Commissioner acts; and
WHEREAS if Senate Bill 945 is passed, the Drain Commissioner would retain the authority to assess
properties for the cost of a project; however, the Drain Commissioner would no longer be accountable to
the electorate for his/her actions in making such apportionments; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 945 would be creating a conflict of interest because the Drain Commissioner
would be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, but would also be assessing the County for
a portion of the project cost; and
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WHEREAS as county populations continue to expand within the State of Michigan, under Senate Bill 945
there would be increasingly an arbitrary divide between counties with appointed Drain Commissioners
and counties where the Drain Commissioner is elected, without any rational reason for the distinction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
opposes Senate Bill 945 and holds the position that the office of the Drain Commissioner should remain
an elected office, regardless of the population of the county, so that the Drain Commissioner is held
accountable to the local electorates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the House Committee on Local, Urban and
State Affairs, the Oakland County Delegation to the State Legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner, the Michigan Association of County Drain
Commissioners and the Oakland County Legislative Lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, EILEEN KOWALL, BILL
BULLARD, WILLIAM PATTERSON, CHUCK
MOSS, WILLIAM MOLNAR, ERIC WILSON,
JEFF POTTER, MICHAEL ROGERS,
CHRISTINE LONG, GREG JAMIAN, TIM
MELTON, GEORGE SUAREZ, MATTIE
HATCHETT
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06026)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05040
– PUBLICATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS TO ALLOW
FOR A DISCRETIONARY WAIVER FOR RE-APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #06026 on
February 27, 2006, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06026
BY: Commissioner Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05040 -
PUBLICATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS TO ALLOW
FOR A DISCRETIONARY WAIVER FOR RE-APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 10, 2005, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #05040 to provide for the publication of all openings for which the Board of Commissioners
make appointments; and
WHEREAS on July 28, 2005, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #05124 to provide for candidate questionnaires and allowing the General Government
Committee to determine which, if any, candidates would be scheduled for an interview; and
WHEREAS on occasion, the Board of Commissioners must make appointments to fill positions that are
vacated prior to the ending of the unexpired term; and
WHEREAS the General Government Committee could find itself publishing for appointments and
conducting interviews within a very short period of time following the original appointment to fill an
unexpired term; and
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WHEREAS in an effort to expedite the appointment process when the original appointment was for a
period of less than one (1) year, in order to fill an unexpired term, the General Government Committee
should be permitted to waive the publishing, posting and advertising requirement for appointments under
these circumstances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
amends the previously adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #05040 - The Publication of Oakland County
Board of Commissioner Appointments by adding the following as the last paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee has the
discretion to waive the above-cited publication and interview requirements when
they are considering the re-appointment of an individual, who was previously
interviewed and appointed, to fill an unexpired portion of a term in which the time
remaining in that unexpired term is less than one (1) year.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN KOWALL, CHRISTINE LONG, BILL
BULLARD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, GREG
JAMIAN, MICHAEL ROGERS, JEFF POTTER,
ERIC WILSON, WILLIAM MOLNAR, JOHN
SCOTT, GEORGE SUAREZ, TIM MELTON,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, JIM NASH, HELAINE
ZACK, DAVID COULTER, ERIC COLEMAN,
MATTIE HATCHETT
Copy of Proposed Amendment – Miscellaneous Resolution #05040 attachment on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06031
BY: Personnel Committee, Greg Jamian, Chairman
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PRIVACY ACT
POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan passed the Social Security Number Privacy Act effective
March 1, 2005, to limit the use of an individual’s social security number; and
WHEREAS this Act requires that the County establish a Social Security Number Privacy Policy effective
January 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is required by the Michigan Social Security Number Privacy Act, Public
Act 454 of 2004, MCL 445.81 et seq., (the "act") to create a privacy policy concerning the Social Security
numbers that it may possess or obtain. The Social Security Number Privacy Policy will protect the
confidentiality of all Social Security Numbers obtained by Oakland County. It will also provide methods to
ensure the confidentiality of Social Security numbers, prohibit their unlawful disclosure, limit access to
and provide for disposal of documents that include them, and establish penalties for violations of the
privacy policy. This Privacy Policy sets forth the County's policies and procedures regarding how Social
Security numbers are obtained, stored, transferred, used, disclosed and disposed; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will protect the confidentiality of Social Security numbers obtained in the
ordinary course of county business from employees, vendors, contractors, customers or others. No
person shall knowingly obtain, store, transfer, use, disclose or dispose of a Social Security number that
the County may obtain or possess except in accordance with the Act and this Privacy Policy; and
WHEREAS this Privacy Policy will apply to all elected officials, employees, volunteers, student interns,
and others who handle Social Security numbers and other personal information such as independent
contractors and/or third party administrators; and
WHEREAS the attached policy has been prepared by Corporation Counsel and complies with the
requirements of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Social Security Number Privacy Act Policy.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy shall be effective January 1, 2006.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Social Security Number Privacy Policy Prohibited Social Security Number
Disclosure on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06028)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMEND MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05048 –
PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD UPDATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the Miscellaneous Resolution #06028 on March 1, 2006,
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 #06028
BY: John Scott, District #5; Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMEND MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05048 -
PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD UPDATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the adopted Oakland County Merit System Rules and Miscellaneous Resolution #4606
provides that "the Personnel Appeal Board shall act as the final County appeal body in matters of
dismissals, suspensions, demotions, and disciplinary actions involving covered County employees and
departments"; and
WHEREAS the appeal process is to provide for the scheduling of a hearing within a reasonable length of
time after the receipt of the appeal; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05048 was adopted in response to the backlog of cases before
the Personnel Appeal Board and required the Human Resources Department to provide detailed monthly
reports to the Personnel Committee on pending cases; and
WHEREAS additional hearing dates continue to be scheduled to address the backlog of cases.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
amends Miscellaneous Resolution #05048 to require the Human Resources Department provide biannual
reports to the Personnel Committee on the number of cases pending before the Personnel Appeal Board;
how many sessions were held in the prior six months; how many cases were heard; and for each case
that was heard and/or is pending - the date the request for a hearing was initially received.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN SCOTT, GREG JAMIAN, CHRISTINE
LONG, CHUCK MOSS, BILL BULLARD,
WILLIAM PATTERSON, WILLIAM MOLNAR,
JEFF POTTER, ERIC WILSON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06022
By: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR
PLAT EXAMINATION BY THE COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, (“Land Division Act”), mandates that the
Drain Commissioner review and approve all new subdivision plats in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Section 249 of the Land Division Act provides that the County Board of Commissioners may
adopt a reasonable schedule of fees to be charged proprietors seeking approval of plats to compensate
the County Drain Commissioner for his examination of those plats and plans; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners (formerly the Board of Supervisors) by Miscellaneous Resolution
#4834, adopted March 13, 1968, approved a schedule of fees to be charged by the County Drain
Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #8406, adopted on April 20, 1978,
last approved an increase in the schedule of fees to be charged by the County Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the schedule of fees adopted by the Board of Commissioners in 1978 is no longer adequate
to compensate the County Drain Commissioner for the cost of his examination of the plats submitted to
his office; and
WHEREAS the revenue from the fees collected by the County Drain Commissioner for plat examination
are deposited in the County General Fund for the purpose of compensating the County of Oakland for the
personnel and other costs incurred in the examination and review of the plats submitted to the County
Drain Commissioner under the statute.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby approves and adopts
the following schedule of fees to be charged proprietors seeking approval of plats under the provisions of
the Land Division Act:
Preliminary plat review flat fee $ 250.00
For plats less than 5 acres $ 400.00
For plats 5.00 acres to 19.99 acres $1,000.00
For plats 20.00 acres to 49.99 acres $1,700.00
For plats 50.00 acres to 99.99 acres $2,300.00
For plats with 100.00 acres or more $2,800.00
The plat review fee covers the initial review and a review of the first set of revised plans. The proprietor
will be billed at $60.00 per hour for additional reviews.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monetary fees established by this resolution shall be adjusted
each October 1, beginning October 1, 2006, pursuant to the annual average percentage increase or
decrease in the national consumer price index-all items. The adjustment for each year shall be made by
comparing the percentage increase or decrease in the national consumer price index for the preceding
April by the corresponding national consumer price index-all items for the preceding one (1) year. The
resultant percentage change shall then be multiplied by the affected monetary fees. The results shall be
rounded up to the nearest $5.00 and added or subtracted from the current fees as previously adjusted by
this resolution to obtain the new amounts for that year. The Drain Commissioner shall calculate the
adjusted monetary fees and make them available to the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Drain Commissioner will post in the Office of the Drain
Commissioner the increase or decrease affected by the national consumer price index at least thirty (30)
days before the monetary fees take effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Drain Commissioner will forward notice to the
Chairpersons of the Planning and Building and Finance Committee of the increase or decrease affected
by the national consumer price index at least thirty (30) days before the monetary fees take effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fees established pursuant to this resolution shall be reviewed
every five (5) years beginning September 1, 2011.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06022)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR
PLAT EXAMINATION BY THE COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER
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. To compensate for the cost of plat examinations a revision to the plat examination fee
schedule is being requested, the schedule of fees adopted in 1978 by the Board of
Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution #8406 is no longer adequate.
2. The Land Division Act, Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, Section 249
mandates the adoption of a reasonable schedule of fees to be charged to proprietors to
compensate the Drain Commissioner for the examination and review of plats submitted.
3. The initial review and first set of revised plans consist of a $250 fee with an additional
charge of $400 for plats less than 5 acres, $1,000 for plats 5.00 to 19.99 acres, $1,700
for plats 20.00 to 49.99 acres, $2,300 for plats 50.00 to 99.99 acres and $2,800 for plats
100.00 acres or more. Any addition reviews of the plat will be billed at $60 per hour.
4. The plat examination fees are deposited in the County General Fund to compensate the
County of Oakland for the cost incurred in the examination and review of the plats.
5. The fee structure schedule shall be adjusted each year on October 1, beginning with
October 1, 2006, pursuant to the annual average percentage increase or decrease in the
national consumer price index-all items for the preceding one (1) year. The results shall
be rounded up to the nearest $5.00 and added or subtracted from the current fees.
6. No budget amendment required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06023
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST TO GRANT
RECIPROCAL CROSS ACCESS EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS – 52-3 DISTRICT
COURT (TAX PARCEL NO. 15-26-377-002)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of 52-3 District Court and Sheriff Substation property
located at 700 and 750 Barclay Circle in the City of Rochester Hills; and
WHEREAS Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the present sublease agreement between the County
of Oakland and the City of Rochester Hills dated August 22, 2002 for the construction and leasing of the
new Sheriff Substation located at 750 Barclay Circle the County is required to apply to the City for a
parcel split to separate the courthouse property and the substation property; and
WHEREAS City has granted the parcel split subject to the County and the City granting a Reciprocal
Cross Access Easement over the Courthouse and Substation properties. The purpose of the easement
is to provide for common ingress and egress over the properties and for the construction, operation,
maintenance and repair of the parking areas and driveways located on the properties; 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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes and approves the granting of the attached Reciprocal Cross Access Easement to the City of
Rochester Hills 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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copy of Reciprocal Cross Access Easement and Survey on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06023)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST TO GRANT
RECIPROCAL CROSS ACCESS EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS – 52-3 DISTRICT
COURT (TAX PARCEL NO. 15-26-377-002)
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. Terms of the sublease agreement between Oakland County and the City of Rochester
Hills for the Sheriff Substation require the County to apply to the City for a parcel split to
separate Courthouse and Substation property.
2. The City of Rochester Hills has granted the parcel split subject to the County and the City
granting a Reciprocal Cross Access Easement over the Courthouse and Substation
properties.
3. The purpose of the easement is to provide for common ingress and egress over the
properties and for the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the parking
areas and driveways located on the properties.
4. The resolution authorizes and approves the granting of a Reciprocal Cross Access
Easement to the City of Rochester Hills for the sum of one (1) dollar.
5. No General Fund/General Purpose amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06032
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - 2006 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
(ATPA) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) has awarded the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney grant funding in the amount of $285,485 for January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006; and
WHEREAS this is the eighteenth (18th) year of grant award for this program; and
WHEREAS the State contribution is $214,114 (75%), and the County contribution is $71,371 (25%); and
WHEREAS the required County match of $71,371 has been included in the Fiscal Year 2006 Adopted
Budget; and
WHEREAS the grant will continue to fund one (1) SR Assistant Prosecuting Attorney IV (position
#4010201-06387) and one (1) SR Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III (position #4010201-06113); and
WHEREAS acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant award has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Prosecuting Attorney's 2006 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant in the total amount of $285,485
for the period of January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this program, including personnel, is contingent
upon continued grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments be made to the Prosecuting Attorney’s grant budget to
reflect the changes in the award as detailed in Attachment A.
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 agreement as approved.
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 Prosecuting Attorney Oakland County Automobile Theft Prevention Grant Comparison of 2005
Award to 2006 Grant Award, Grant Review – Prosecutor’s Office, Grant Review – Sheriff’s Office, ATPA
Project Orientation Meeting Report, and Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Oakland County
Prosecutor’s Anti-Auto Theft Program Budget Detail on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06032)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - 2006 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA)
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 State of Michigan 2006
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant.
2. Funding has been awarded in the amount of $285,485.
3. The State contribution is $214,114 (75%) and the County grant match is $71,371. The
County grant match is included in the Fiscal Year 2006 Adopted Budget.
4. In addition to the County match requirements, the County is expected to incur
administrative and support costs of $15,947, which have been included in the Fiscal Year
2006 budget. This grant does not allow for recovery of those costs.
5. A budget amendment is recommended as follows:
FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #10100
9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match ($71,371)
4010201-989999-788001-27310 Transfer Out $71,371
Total General Fund Expenditures $ -0-
A.T.P.A. GRANTS FUND #27310 FY 2006
4010201-122020-615571 Grants State $214,114
4010201-989999-695500-10100 Transfer In 71,371
Total Grant Revenue $285,485
4010201-122020-702010 Salaries $183,938
4010201-122020-722740 Fringe Benefits 90,289
4010201-122020-731346 Personal Mileage 3,072
4010201-122020-750399 Office Supplies 900
4010201-122020-774636 IT Operations 4,744
4010201-122020-777560 Radio Comm. 1,296
4010201-122020-778675 Telephone Comm. 1,246
Total Grant Expenditures $285,485
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06033
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS -
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF 2005 MLB ALL STAR GAME AND 2006 NFL SUPER BOWL
PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on November 10, 2005, Governor Jennifer Granholm signed Public Act 200 of 2005, a portion
of which allocated $1 million for Public Safety grants to counties for the 2005 Major League Baseball All
Star and 2006 Super Bowl games; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division distributed these grants to pre-
approved recipients; and
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WHEREAS Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness applied January 13, 2006, for
funding of $1,360.09 to cover costs for assets provided in direct support of the 2006 NFL Super Bowl; and
WHEREAS the event was held on February 5, 2006, and actual costs incurred were $1,325.00; 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 approves the
2005 MLB All-Star Game and 2006 NFL Super Bowl Public Safety Grant agreement up to an amount of
$1,360.00.
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 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 Grant Review – Emergency Response and Preparedness, 2005 MLB All-Star Game and 2006
NFL Super Bowl Public Safety Grant Agreement, Emergency Management Division Information Letter,
and House Bill #4307 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06033)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS –
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF 2005 MLB ALL STAR GAME AND 2006 NFL SUPER BOWL PUBLIC
SAFETY GRANT
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 Michigan State Police awarded the Oakland County Emergency Response and
Preparedness unit up to $1,360 for public safety service activities related to the 2005
MLB All Star Game and the 2006 NFL Super Bowl Game based on the Oakland County
application.
2. The majority of the costs incurred were related to the 2006 NFL Super Bowl Game in the
amount of $1,325.
3. The grant reimbursement period is January 29, 2006, through February 6, 2006.
4. No county match or additional positions are required.
5. Although the State award is up to $1,360, the budget amendment reflects the actual
reimbursement based on actual costs.
6. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
1010115-115090-615571 Grants - State $1,325
Total General Fund Revenue $1,325
Expenditures
1010115-115090-712020 Overtime $ 995
1010115-115090-722740 Fringe Benefits 330
Total General Fund Expenses $1,325
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06034
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS AND
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION –
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the President declared an emergency for all 83 counties in the State of Michigan on
September 7, 2005, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and
WHEREAS this emergency declaration is the result of Hurricane Katrina for supplementary financial
assistance for sheltering and care of the evacuees from the devastated areas; and
WHEREAS a worksheet was filed with the FEMA for the Oakland County Health and Emergency
Response and Preparedness office for $3,811.14; 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 approves and
accepts the Oakland County public assistance funding as awarded in the amount of $3,811.14 for FEMA -
3225 - EM declaration.
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 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 Grant Review – Emergency Response and Preparedness, Oakland County Health Division
Personal and Preventive Health Services After Action Report Hurricane Katrina 9/16/05, Federal
Emergency Management Agency Project Completion and Certification Report (P.4) Disaster #3225,
Emergency Management Division Informational Letter, Disaster Specific Guidance #2 Eligible Costs for
Emergency Sheltering Declarations Hurricane Katrina, Region 5 Disaster Specific Guidance Eligible
Costs for Emergency Sheltering Declarations Hurricane Katrina, FEMA Region V Guidance on Private
Non-Profit (PNP) Eligibility Effective 9/19/05 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06034)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS AND
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION –
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA
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. On September 7, 2005, the President declared an emergency for all 83 counties in the
State of Michigan under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act.
2. Funding in the amount of $3,811 is for reimbursement of Public Assistance for Health
Division and Emergency Response and Preparedness actions relating to Hurricane
Katrina activities.
3. The Health Division incurred overtime costs related to assisting the City of Southfield and
the City of Auburn Hills with 95 evacuee evaluations and vaccinations at sites where
evacuees were staying.
4. The Emergency Response and Preparedness office provided staff and administrative
assistance to support relief programs for Katrina evacuees, working overtime and
disseminating evacuee information.
5. No county match or additional positions are required.
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6. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
1010115-115040-615571 Grants - State $2,508
Expenditure
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $3,811
9010101-989999-788001-20221 Transfer to Health Fund (1,303)
Total Expenditures $2,508
Total General Fund $ -0-
HEALTH FUND #22100
Revenue
1060201-115040-615571 Grants - State $1,303
9010101-989999-788001-10100 Transfer from General Fund ( 1,303)
Total Health Fund -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06035)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FISCAL
YEAR 2005/2006 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT AMENDMENT #1
ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS AND CREATION OF ONE POSITION IN THE
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution on March 1, 2006, 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 #06035
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FISCAL
YEAR 2005/2006 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT AMENDMENT #1
ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS AND CREATION OF ONE POSITION IN THE
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Public Services/Community Corrections Division applied to the Michigan
Department of Corrections (MDOC) for $3,804,909 in grant funds for the period of October 1, 2005,
through September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS per Miscellaneous Resolution #05290 the County accepted the 2005/2006 Community
Corrections grant from the Michigan Department of Corrections in the amount of $3,623,922; and
WHEREAS the MDOC has released $63,000 in funds held in abeyance from the 2005-2006 Community
Corrections grant of which $55,591 are intended to fund one position in the Sheriff’s Office, and the
balance is to support a felony probation violator crew for the balance of the grant period; and
WHEREAS the creation of one (1) Inmate Substance Abuse Technician position in the Sheriff's Office is
requested to support the Life, Employment, and Skills Program (LESP); and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
2005/2006 Community Corrections grant amendment #1 from the Michigan Department of Corrections,
which involves the release of $63,000 funds held in abeyance.
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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 agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the one (1) Special Revenue Inmate Substance Abuse Technician position
be created in the Sheriff's Office/Corrective Services-Detention Facilities Division/Jail Inmate Services
Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon
the level of funding available from the State.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Request, Grant Review – Community Corrections Division, Grant Review Form, First Amendment
to the Agreement Between the State of Michigan Department of Corrections and Oakland County, and
Rider B on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06035)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FISCAL
YEAR 2005/2006 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT AMENDMENT #1
ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS AND CREATION OF ONE POSITION IN THE
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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 Department of Public Services/Community Corrections Division applied to the
Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) for $3,804,909 in grant funds for the period
of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006.
2. Per Miscellaneous Resolution #05290, the County accepted the 2005/2006 Community
Corrections Grant from the Michigan Department of Corrections in the amount of
$3,623,922.
3. The Michigan Department of Corrections has released an additional $63,000 in funds
held in abeyance from the 2005-2006 Community Corrections Grant, of which $55,591 is
to be utilized for the creation of one (1) Special Revenue Inmate Substance Abuse
Technician position in the Sheriff’s Office, and $7,409 is to be utilized to support a felony
probation violator crew for the balance of the grant period.
4. The grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006, remains in force.
5. No County match is required.
6. An amendment to the special revenue budget as detailed in the attached Schedule is
requested to reflect the additional grant funding for Fiscal Year 2006.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Community Corrections/Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2006 Community Corrections Comprehensive
Plan Grant Acceptance on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06036
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE/PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2006 BYRNE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office, Circuit Court, Community Corrections Division and
City of Pontiac wish to apply to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for funding
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under the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program for the period June 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007;
and
WHEREAS the grant application requires the adoption of an intergovernmental agreement between the
local units of government; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County’s Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS State statute (MCL 45.556P) states that the Board of Commissioners has the authority to
enter into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached intergovernmental agreement with the City of Pontiac and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf
of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one original intergovernmental agreement be filed with the Michigan
Department of State, Office of the Great Seal.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Sheriff’s Office, Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Oakland
and the City of Pontiac, Report to the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners by the Fiscal Services
Division, Fiscal Year 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, Standard
Assurances, Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility
Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, and Program and Budget Narratives on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06036)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE/PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2006 BYRNE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND GRANT APPLICATION
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 grant application requires the adoption of an intergovernmental agreement between the
local units of government applying for this grant.
2. The State statute (MCL) 45.556P) states that the Board of Commissioners has the authority
to enter into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities.
3. This intergovernmental agreement will be between Oakland County and the City of Pontiac
as part of the application requirements for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program for
the period June 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007.
4. The grant application is for $114,411 of which Oakland County is expected to receive
$83,031 and the City of Pontiac is expected to receive $76,380. No local match is required.
5. Total funding of $114,411 will be given to Oakland County to acquire equipment for the City
of Pontiac Police Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office,
Circuit Court, and Community Corrections. All equipment for purchased with the grant funds
will then be delivered to the individual requesting party.
6. Title to the equipment, unless otherwise required by the conditions of the grant, will transfer
to the requesting party upon delivery.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06037
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – 2005 MLB ALL-STAR GAME PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management Division,
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for $11,215 in grant funding from Public Act 200 of 2005 to provide law enforcement services related to
the 2005 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police awarded Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $11,215;
and
WHEREAS no county match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of this program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
2005 MLB All-Star Game Public Safety Grant award from the Michigan State Police in the amount of
$11,215 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 Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Sheriff’s Office/All Star, State of Michigan 2005 MLB All-Star Game Public Safety
Grant Agreement, and Reimbursement Requirements on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06037)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2005 MLB ALL-STAR GAME PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT
APPLICATION/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 Michigan State Police awarded the Sheriff’s Office $11,215 for law enforcement
activities related to the 2005 MLB All-Star Game.
2. The grant reimbursement period is July 8, 2005, through July 12, 2005. Expenditures
eligible for reimbursement under this grant program occurred during Fiscal Year 2005.
3. The grant covers reimbursement of salaries, fringe benefits, aviation patrol and
administrative costs.
4. No county match or additional positions are required.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget is recommended as follows: FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030601-110000-615571 Grants - State $11,215
Total General Fund Revenue $11,215
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $11,215
Total General Fund Expenses $11,215
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06038
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – 2006 SUPER BOWL GAME PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management Division,
for $132,850 in grant funding from Public Act 200 of 2005 to provide law enforcement services related to
the 2006 Super Bowl Game; and
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WHEREAS the Michigan State Police awarded Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $132,524, a
$326 reduction from the application amount; and
WHEREAS no county match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of this program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
2006 Super Bowl Game Public Safety Grant award from the Michigan State Police in the amount of
$132,524 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 Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Sheriff’s Office/Super Bowl, State of Michigan 2006 Super Bowl Public Safety
Grant Agreement, Reimbursement Requirements, and Public Safety Grant Application 2006 NFL Super
Bowl and 2005 MLB All-Star Game on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06038)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2006 SUPER BOWL GAME PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT
APPLICATION/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 Michigan State Police awarded the Sheriff’s Office $132,524 for law enforcement
activities related to the 2006 Super Bowl Game.
2. The grant reimbursement period is January 29, 2006 through February 6, 2006.
3. No County match or additional positions are required.
4. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030601-110000-615571 Grants - State $132,524
Total General Fund Revenue $132,524
Expenditures
4030601-116190-712020 Overtime $110,842
4030601-116220-777680 Sheriff Aviation $ 21,682
Total General Fund Expenses $132,524
AVIATION FUND #68000
Revenue
4030601-116220-631939 Helicopter Patrol $ 21,682
Total Aviation Fund Revenue $ 21,682
Expenditures
4030601-116220-750210 Gas, Oil and Grease $ 21,682
Total Aviation Fund Expenses $ 21,682
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 100.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06039
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2006 EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan State Police, Motor Carrier Division, for $6,000 in
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grant funding to purchase law enforcement related equipment; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police awarded Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $6,000; and
WHEREAS no County match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of this program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Fiscal Year 2006 Excellence in Commercial Vehicle Safety Grant award from the Michigan State Police in
the amount of $6,000 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 Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan State Police – Motor Carrier Division and Oakland County Sheriff Letter of Agreement
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06039)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2006 EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY
GRANT APPLICATION/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 Michigan State Police awarded the Sheriff’s Office $6,000 for law enforcement
related equipment.
2. The grant reimbursement period is October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006.
3. No County match or additional positions are required.
4. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030601-110000-615571 Grants - State $6,000
Total General Fund Revenue $6,000
Expenditures
4030601-110000-750154 Exp. Equipment $6,000
Total General Fund Expenses $6,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall,
Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, as amended, (with accompanying reports being accepted) were adopted.
Commissioner Chuck Moss stated there were no resolutions from the Finance Committee on the Regular
Agenda to report.
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REPORT (MISC. #06027)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #06027 on
February 27, 2006, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06027
BY: Commissioners Eileen Kowall, Bill Bullard, Jr., Eric Coleman, David Coulter, Hugh Crawford, Sue
Ann Douglas, Marcia Gershenson, Vincent Gregory, Mattie Hatchett, Greg Jamian, Christine Long, Tim
Melton, Thomas Middleton, William Molnar, Chuck Moss, Jim Nash, Charles Palmer, William Patterson,
Jeff Potter, Mike Rogers, John Scott, George Suarez, Eric Wilson, Dave Woodward, Helaine Zack
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it was through the brave and noble efforts of our Forefathers that the United States of
America first gained freedom and became a sovereign nation. Since the American Revolution and
throughout our country’s history many wars have been fought; many battles have been waged; and many
lives have been lost in order to protect our country and our cherished freedom; and
WHEREAS in 1938, Congress proclaimed November 11th to be Armistice Day and in 1954, changed the
name to Veterans’ Day to honor all who have fought bravely in America’s wars; and
WHEREAS in 1868, General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic,
officially proclaimed the 30th day of May to be Memorial Day, in honor of those fine men and women who
have given their lives in service to our country; and
WHEREAS in order to continually protect our cherished freedom we must always maintain armed forces
and be ever vigilant against threats to our nation. For this reason, thousands of American troops are
currently stationed around the world on peacekeeping missions, as well as fighting the war on terrorism.
They spend months and years away from family and friends. Many endure incredibly harsh living
conditions. Moreover, these brave Americans put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe, knowing
full-well they may be making the ultimate sacrifice; and
WHEREAS our active troops are remembered along with veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day;
however, there is no day set aside specifically to honor the men and women who are presently serving
our country. These brave men and women, as well as their families, deserve to know that we appreciate
all of the sacrifices they are making for this country; and
WHEREAS Alexandra McGregor, a student at Waterford Kettering High School, has initiated a
Candlelight Recognition to Support Our Troops at Waterford Kettering on March 26, 2006. It is the
ultimate goal of Alexandra McGregor to get our whole nation to observe five minutes of silence at 6:00
p.m., Eastern Standard Time, in honor and appreciation of our American soldiers currently serving around
the world. Alexandra also encourages state and local governments to proclaim March 26th as Support
Our Troops Day. Furthermore, it is her hope that March 26th could be officially established by the
Federal Government as Support Our Troops Day.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, with thanks
and recognition for our active-duty armed forces, wholeheartedly proclaims March 26, 2006, to be
Support Our Troops Day in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that residents of Oakland County are respectfully requested to pause for
five minutes at 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 2006, to reflect with grateful hearts on the sacrifices being made
by our servicemen and women in order to preserve our freedom and our way of life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages schools,
churches, associations, and local governments to organize and promote ceremonies on March 26th, in
observance of Support Our Troops Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges other counties,
local governments and the State of Michigan to proclaim March 26th as Support Our Troops Day.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners also urges the United
States Government to officially declare March 26th as National Support Our Troops Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Waterford Kettering High School, the Governor of the State of Michigan, the
Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the President of the United States, the Oakland
County delegation to the United States House and Senate, the Michigan Association of Counties, the
National Association of Counties, and the Oakland County lobbyists.
Chairperson, we moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN KOWALL, BILL BULLARD, ERIC
COLEMAN, DAVID COULTER, HUGH
CRAWFORD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, VINCENT GREGORY,
MATTIE HATCHETT, GREG JAMIAN,
CHRISTINE LONG, TIM MELTON, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, WILLIAM MOLNAR, CHUCK
MOSS, JIM NASH, CHARLES PALMER,
WILLIAM PATTERSON, JEFF POTTER,
MICHAEL ROGERS, JOHN SCOTT, GEORGE
SUAREZ, ERIC WILSON, DAVID
WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK
Moved by Kowall supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Kowall supported by Patterson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long,
Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #05277)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION TO LAUNCH NACO'S PRESCRIPTION
DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05277 on
January 23, 2006, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted only after being
reviewed and approved by Corporation Counsel, County Administration, and the Personnel and Finance
Committees. To allow time for review, the resolution should then be considered by the full Board at the
March 23, 2006 Board meeting.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05277
BY: Eric Coleman, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION TO LAUNCH NACO'S PRESCRIPTION
DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS recognizing that the rising cost of prescription drugs coupled with the growing population of
the uninsured has created a crisis for many citizens in our country, the National Association of Counties
(NACo) has established a free discount card program to enable local counties to assist their residents by
establishing a program that offers savings off of the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs; and
WHEREAS under this program, the overall average savings is 20%. The savings range from 13% to 35%
on purchases of drugs at a local pharmacy and up to 50% on mail order purchases. The average savings
is $12.38 per prescription in the NACo program; and
WHEREAS a significant advantage of these discount drug cards is that they may be used by all county
residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount card offers significant savings for seniors, the uninsured
and underinsured residents of our county. Residents do not have to be Medicare beneficiaries to be
eligible for this program; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount card also affords those fortunate enough to have
prescription coverage with the added benefit of using the card to save money on drugs that are not
currently covered by their health plan; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount card offers family coverage with just one card, which
may be used any time that a prescription is not covered by insurance. There are no restrictions and no
limits on how many times the card may be used; and
WHEREAS a national network of more than 57,000 participating retail pharmacies will honor the NACo
prescription discount card; and
WHEREAS the program offers Oakland County the added cost-savings benefit in that it may be used to
reduce the prescription drug costs for the county's jail population; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount program offers price savings. There is no cost to
Oakland County to participate in this program and there is no cost to the citizens using the discount card
program; and
WHEREAS the program is easy for consumers to use and understand. Citizens do not have to fill out any
forms to participate. The cards are distributed to citizens with a brochure and can be used immediately by
anyone who needs it; and
WHEREAS Oakland County can easily make this program available, as there are no enrollment fees or
requirements to maintain a database of who receives or uses the discount card.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes the benefit of making the NACo prescription drug program available for our county residents
and approves entering into the attached AdvancePCS Health L.P. Managed Pharmacy Benefit Services
Agreement Consumer Card Program (Agreement).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the attached
AdvancePCS Health L.P. Managed Pharmacy Benefit Services Agreement Consumer Card Program.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC COLEMAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
MATTIE HATCHETT, DAVID COULTER, DAVID
WOODWARD, HUGH CRAWFORD, VINCENT
GREGORY, CHUCK MOSS, JIM NASH, BILL
BULLARD, HELAINE ZACK, TIM MELTON,
GEORGE SUAREZ
Copy of AdvancePCS Health, L.P. Managed Pharmacy Benefit Services Agreement Consumer Card
Program, and Exhibits 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.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06040
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FIRST QUARTER 2006 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 2006 data
processing development charges to be $1,398,805.89 and the imaging development charge to be
$74,054.18 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $506,976.99 and
non-county agencies are $2,215.00 for the First Quarter 2006; 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 First Quarter 2006 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 2006, and
Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – First Quarter 2006 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06041
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CREATION OF SIX (6) PROPRIETARY
(PR) POSITIONS FUNDED BY REDUCTIONS IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County uses a fiber optic and T-1 network called OakNet to connect the County's
service complex network to all cities, villages and townships within the County borders as well as to
CLEMIS customers; and
WHEREAS since 1999 Oakland County has contracted with skilled specialists to provide OakNet
infrastructure support, maintenance, and upgrade services; and
WHEREAS County employees have acquired from these consultants the critical elements of network
design and roll-out, equipment selection and configuration, vendor training and education, and effective
daily network management, support, and problem response; and
WHEREAS it is not necessary for the County to pay professional services rates for contractors as the
funds can more cost effectively be applied to provide County network staff, address other critical I.T.
needs, and still provide a County savings; and
WHEREAS knowledge is displaced during contractor position rotation, and County positions will better
retain the critical knowledge base needed to provide long-term network stability; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that one (1) Data Security Specialist be created in the Network Services unit of
the Technical Systems and Networking Division to augment an existing position and meet the County's
expanded network needs, exposure to viruses and e-mail spam; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that three (3) Network System Specialists be added to the Network Services
unit of the Technical Systems and Networking Division to attend to urgent break/fix and priority needs,
focus on proactive and routine maintenance, as well as assist in evaluating various hardware components
and network management software; and
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WHEREAS it is requested that two (2) Project Manager positions be created, one in the eGovernment
Services Division and one in the Application Services Division to define and manage a backlog of projects
that are critical to achieving the expanding program goals and business objectives of these divisions; and
WHEREAS the cost of the requested positions and a $25,000 annual overall savings is proposed to be
covered by a transfer of IT Professional Services and Equipment Maintenance funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of six (6)
PR funded positions as follows:
- One (1) Data Security Specialist and three (3) Network System Specialists in the Technical
Systems and Networking Division.
- One (1) Project Manager in the eGovernment Services Division.
- One (1) Project Manager in the Application Services Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of this proposal be covered through the transfer of existing
funds from I.T. Professional Services and I.T. Equipment Maintenance.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06042
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES APPLICATION AND SELECTION
PROCESS FOR COLLABORATION WITH AND BETWEEN CITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNSHIPS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on September 22, 2005, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2006 and 2007
Budget and General Appropriations Act establishing a Capital and Cooperative Initiatives Revolving Fund
(CCIRF) to maintain the long-term financial stability of Oakland County and its communities as budgetary
pressures continue to impact our communities; and
WHEREAS the County has a long history of identifying and funding successful intergovernmental
cooperation initiatives to achieve expenditure reductions, revenue enhancements, and/or cost
avoidances, and to provide enhanced service levels to County residents; and
WHEREAS the CCIRF fund was established with monies from the Revenue Sharing Reserve Fund to
support various initiatives outlined in Miscellaneous Resolution #05225 and requires no additional funding
beyond the $210,000 already appropriated to obtain consulting assistance for Cities, Villages, and
Townships (CVTs) to provide specialized expertise as needed to explore privatization and other
intergovernmental cooperation initiatives in an effort to generate long-term reductions in expenditures,
revenue enhancements, and/or cost avoidances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
use of the Capital and Cooperative Initiatives Revolving Fund (CCIRF) application and selection process
and attached CCIRF application form and governance structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CVTs interested in applying for funds to pay for consulting
assistance must complete the application presented in the attachment hereto and follow the selection
process discussed in same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CCIRF Review Committee is to prioritize, select, and approve
cooperative initiatives that are applying for consulting engagement funding and that the Review
Committee shall report quarterly on the status of all consulting engagements to the General Government
Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Capital and Cooperative Initiatives Revolving Fund (CCIRF) and Application Form on file in
County Clerk’s office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
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 expiring appointments on the Oakland County
Community Mental Health Authority, recommends the filling of the appointments, as follows:
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY (Three-Year Term ending 3/31/09)
Alvin Simmons, Secondary Consumer; Steffan Taub, General Public; Eleanor Rzepecki, Mental
Health Services; John Bowker, Mental Health Services.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Board of Commissioners Application Forms for Appointment to Boards,
Committees and Commissions on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Long the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Chairperson Bullard asked if there were any other nominations. There were none.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Long the appointments of Alvin Simmons, Secondary Consumer;
Steffan Taub, General Public; Eleanor Rzepecki, Mental Health Services; and John Bowker, Mental
Health Services to the Community Mental Health Authority for a Three Year Term ending March 31, 2009
be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton,
Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (24)
NAYS: Melton. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of Alvin Simmons, Secondary Consumer;
Steffan Taub, General Public; Eleanor Rzepecki, Mental Health Services; and John Bowker, Mental
Health Services to the Community Mental Health Authority for a Three Year Term ending March 31, 2009
were confirmed.
Commissioner William Patterson introduced John Bowker, member of the Community Mental Health
Authority, from Mental Health Service. John Bowker addressed the Board on behalf of all the appointed
members.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06043
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 1ST QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1
- 21 provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade
placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the 1st Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2006 identifies the job studies conducted 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; and
WHEREAS funding is available in Economic Development and Community Affairs' Business Finance
Corporation reimbursement, Friend of the Court's Cooperative Reimbursement Grant, Sheriff's
Commissary Fund, and the Drain Commissioner's Sewer and Water Maintenance Fund to implement
salary grade changes resulting from recommended Special Revenue and Proprietary changes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 1st Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2006, which
includes the following classification changes:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Position Number
Office Supv II reclassify three- 10 11 1060211-00745
positions to new class titled 1060211-01715
"Supervisor - Health Central 1060211-02567
Support Services"
Portfolio Coordinator 9 10 1090202-07243
Imaging Support Clerk retitle- 5 6 3010404-01082
seven positions to a new class- 3010404-01744
titled "FOC Systems Clerk" 3010404-02078
3010404-02911
3010404-03090
3010404-09543
3010404-00327
Supervisor Sheriff Administrative- 16 17 4030201-01808
Services
Commissary Supervisor 10 11 4030205-07041
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor I 10 11 6010207-03559
6010207-07184
6010207-09571
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following unused classification titles be deleted: Chief Circuit Court
Investigator (job code 00096); Chief – Land Management (job code 01127)
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.
Commissioner Charles Palmer stated there were no resolutions from the Planning and Building
Committee on the Regular Agenda to report.
Commissioner Charles Palmer thanked the Community Mental Health Board for all their hard work.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked John Bowker, member of the Community Mental Health Board, to
extend the thanks to all other Board members. Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas also expressed her
thanks to the members of the Community Mental Health Board for all their hard work.
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REPORT (MISC. #06044)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS SUPPLEMENTAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2004-2005 GRANT FUNDING
AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 2, 2006, reports with
the recommendation that the resolution be amended to insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph:
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
agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06044
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS SUPPLEMENTAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2004-2005 GRANT FUNDING
AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness (HMEP) grant provides funds to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) for the
purpose of enhancing hazardous material response planning; and
WHEREAS the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, Title III, requires the
planning and provisions for community right to know on extremely hazardous substances in local
communities; and
WHEREAS an application was submitted, and Oakland County was notified that the LEPC was eligible to
receive up to $8,700 for the submittal for new and updated plans which received approval per
Miscellaneous Resolution #04367; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been notified that it has received an additional $1,464.40 which exceeds
the 15% of the original award for total funding in the amount of $10,164.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
supplemental funding in the amount of $1,464.40.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06044)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS SUPPLEMENTAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2004-2005 GRANT FUNDING
AMENDMENT
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 Emergency Response and Preparedness Unit was previously awarded funding in the
amount of $8,700, per Miscellaneous Resolution #04367, from the U.S. Department of
Transportation through the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP)
grant.
2. The grant provides funds to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC’s) for the
purpose of enhancing hazardous material response planning.
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3. Reimbursement covers costs already included in the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget.
4. The resolution recognized the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of
1986, Title III, which requires the planning and provision for community right to know on
extremely hazardous substances in local communities.
5. The original grant award required an in-kind grant match of $2,175 in general fund
expenditures bringing the total program costs to $10,875.
6. Oakland County has been notified that it has received an additional $1,464.40 which
exceeds the 15% of the original award for a total funding in the amount of $10,164.
7. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget to appropriate
$1,464 as follows:
FY 2006
GENERAL FUND 10100
Revenue
10100-1010115-115180-610313 Grants - Federal $ 1,464
Expenditures
10100-9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $ 1,464
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Molnar the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
Moved by Potter supported by Molnar the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Potter supported by Molnar the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton,
Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, with Fiscal Note attached, was
adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06045
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM UNIT RESTRUCTURING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for overseeing the physical wellbeing of inmates housed in
the Oakland County Jail; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #04249 transferred the Jail Health Program from the Health
Division to the Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS to better service the jail population and operate in a more efficient manner, several personnel
actions are requested in the Jail Health Program Unit; and
WHEREAS recent changes in pharmaceutical vendors have resulted in substantial savings in the
Sheriff’s Office Budget; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff and the County Executive is recommending to use a portion of the pharmacy
savings to offset the cost of the proposed personnel actions.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Sheriff’s Office the use of a portion of the pharmacy savings to implement the reorganization of the Jail
Health Program Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
reorganization of the Jail Health Program Unit in the Sheriff’s Office, which includes the following actions:
1. To create the following GF/GP positions in the Jail Health Program Unit:
- One (1) full-time Office Assistant II
- One (1) part-time non-eligible Clinical Health Specialist
- One (1) part-time non-eligible Office Assistant II
- One (1) Student
2. To upwardly reclassify pos. #4030350-07926, from Correctional Health Nurse, to Nursing
Supervisor.
3. To downwardly reclassify pos. #4030350-10222, from Correctional Health Nurse to Licensed
Practical Nurse.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Request, Pertinent Salaries Fiscal Year 2006, and Cost 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 #06046
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, 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 $903,125.30 (balance as of 1/30/06) 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 $581,950.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $581,950 from the Sheriff Department Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#10100-4030101-
222430) 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 2/1/06, Information on Stinger Systems Transport and
Courtroom Control System, Sigarms Precision Firearms Quotation, Memo on SRT Equipment,
Information on Colt M4 Commando, Information on GE Security StreetLab, Vapor Tracer, Entry Scan, and
a Robotic Negotiator 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 #06047
BY: Commissioners John Scott, District #5 and Sue Ann Douglas, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05248
– PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LEADERSHIP STIPEND AND
FISCAL YEAR 2006 - 2007 BUDGET AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS on September 22, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners amended the 2006 Fiscal
Year budget on the floor to transfer funds of $18,500 for the 2006 Fiscal Year and $25,000 for the 2007
Fiscal Year from the Non-Departmental Rate and Classification Change Account to the Board of
Commissioners – Administration Budget to cover the cost of salary increases for new classifications for
the Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Majority and Minority Caucus Chairs; and
WHEREAS on November 20, 2005, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #05248 which amended the 2006 and 2007 county budgets by transferring $18,500 for Fiscal
Year 2006 and the $25,000 for Fiscal Year 2007 from the Board of Commissioners – Administration
Budget back to the Non-Departmental Rate and Classification Change Account since the proposed raises
had not gone through any Board of Commissioner standing committees; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05248 established new Board of Commissioner rules requiring
that any compensation increase given to any member of the Board of commissioners must go through the
Board of Commissioners committee process with a recommendation, to and consideration by the full
Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05248 established a Study Group with the membership consisting
of Commissioners Charles Palmer, Helaine Zack and Tom Middleton, who are charged with gathering
compensation information and developing a recommendation that is to be considered by the Board of
Commissioners on or by November 1, 2006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs that
Miscellaneous Resolution #05248 be amended to strike the words “on or by November 1, 2006” and
insert the date of April 3, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all research, survey data and other information provided to the Study
Committee be provided to all members of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN SCOTT, SUE ANN DOUGLAS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06048
By: Sue Ann Douglas, District #12; Eric Wilson, District #3
IN RE: DETERMINE APPROPRIATE USE FOR UNAUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION OF A CAUCUS
ROOM FOR THE MINORITY PARTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Minority Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners made a determination
that they needed a private locked office in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners office area; and
WHEREAS the Majority Party does not have a locked or an unlocked private caucus room anywhere on
County property; and
WHEREAS a Minority Caucus room has been constructed with no authorization from the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners since no authorization from the Board of Commissioners Standing Committees
was sought by the Minority Caucus and, consequently, no authorization was ever granted; and
WHEREAS the cost to the taxpayers for a private locked caucus room for the Minority Party Caucus was
approximately $6,000 for two interior walls; and
WHEREAS the Minority Party pays its County Party Chairman $60,000 a year and the Minority Party
County Chairman is a member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Majority Party Chairperson receives no salary, is not an elected official and his office is
not located at the county complex; and
WHEREAS Caucus activities are partisan activities and should not be funded by the taxpayers of
Oakland County.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs that the
new room be unlocked at all times and used by all commissioners and staff or provided to staff that
doesn’t currently have an office or be removed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that unless the budget specifically states a project or a resolution is passed
by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, such construction shall not take place.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to all countywide elected officials, county
directors and county managers.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, ERIC WILSON,
JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06049
BY: Commissioners Greg Jamian, District 16 and Eric Wilson, District 3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE INITIATIVE TO BRING BEFORE
MICHIGAN VOTERS A REPEAL OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1975 the Michigan Legislature adopted PA 228, the Single Business Tax, which replaced
seven existing taxes; and
WHEREAS the Single Business Tax is a value added tax that was intended to stabilize state tax revenue
and allegedly simplify business taxes; and
WHEREAS subsequent amendments to the Single Business Tax have made it needlessly complex,
burdensome, unfair, and provably inconsistent with sound fiscal policy; and
WHEREAS the tax levied against employees payroll and employer provided health care is a significant
impediment to job and business growth in Michigan and contributes to the ranks of the medically
uninsured; and
WHEREAS Michigan’s Single Business Tax is the only major value-added tax (VAT) in the United States
and is a factor in Michigan having the second highest rate of unemployment in the nation; and
WHEREAS the Single Business Tax is a disincentive to capital investment, contributes to Michigan’s
anemic rate of job creation and retention, and is the cause of businesses closing and/or moving to states
with more favorable business climates; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has begun a petition drive to place repeal of
the Single Business Tax on the November 2006 ballot; and
WHEREAS repeal of the Single Business tax will be pro-Michigan, pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-investment,
and encourage employer based health care; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners commend and support this initiative as
responsible stewardship of the economy of the State of Michigan and particularly of Southeast Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support the
efforts of County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to bring repeal of the Single Business Tax before
Michigan’s voters to restore our economic future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Oakland County State
Legislators, the Oakland County Executive, and The Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GREG JAMIAN, ERIC WILSON, BILL
BULLARD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, HUGH
CRAWFORD, WILLIAM PATTERSON,
CHRISTINE LONG, CHARLES PALMER, JOHN
SCOTT, EILEEN KOWALL, JEFF POTTER,
CHUCK MOSS, MIKE ROGERS, WILLIAM
MOLNAR, THOMAS MIDDLETON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06050
BY: Commissioners Mattie Hatchett, District #10 and Eric S. Wilson, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR SECOND CHANCE ACT OF 2005 TO
PROVIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH RECIDIVISM PREVENTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention amends
the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize, rewrite, and expand provisions
regarding adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects; and
WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005 authorizes funds to: (1) provide structured post-release
housing and transitional housing; (2) facilitate specified collaboration to promote the employment of
people released from prison and jail; (3) carry out programs that support children of incarcerated parents;
and (4) establish or expand the use of reentry courts; and
WHEREAS House Resolution 1704 and Senate Bill 1934 are both federal bills that have been introduced
to reauthorize the grant program of the Department of Justice for reentry of offenders into the community
and to establish a task force on Federal programs and activities relating to the reentry of offenders; and
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes the importance of efforts to reduce recidivism rates for ex-
offenders and improving the transition for these offenders from prison back into the community; and
WHEREAS research demonstrates the effectiveness of improved family relationships in reducing
recidivism and preventing children from committing crimes. Improved outcomes for returning offenders is
strongly linked to improved family stability. Stronger family interactions will result in lower recidivism for
offenders and fewer children of offenders committing crimes; and
WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005 will provide a second chance for these ex-offenders, and the
children and families that depend on them. It's about strengthening communities and ensuring safe
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS a relatively modest investment in offender reentry efforts compares very well with the costly
alternative of building more and more prisons for these ex-offenders to return to if they are unable to
successfully reenter their communities and instead are rearrested and reconvicted of more crimes; and
WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005 also requires that federal departments with a role in offender
reentry efforts to coordinate and work together; to make sure there aren't duplicative efforts or funding
gaps; and to coordinate reentry research.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports federal legislation to authorize the Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety Through
Recidivism Prevention.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to
forward a copy of this adopted resolution to the Senate Judiciary Committee, House Judiciary Committee,
House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, House Education and the Workforce
Committee, House Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness, House Subcommittee on Select
Education, the Oakland County delegation to the United States House of Representatives and United
States Senate and the Oakland County legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MATTIE HATCHETT, ERIC WILSON, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TIM
MELTON, DAVID COULTER, JIM NASH,
VINCENT GREGORY, HELAINE ZACK, ERIC
COLEMAN, DAVID WOODWARD, CHUCK
MOSS, EILEEN KOWALL, BILL BULLARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06051
BY: Commissioner Tim W. Melton, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL POLICY FOR EXISTING
COUNTY SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has the authority and responsibility, under
Public Act 139 of Public Acts of 1973, to establish policy to be followed by county government; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #92027 incorporated into the Oakland County Purchasing Policies
and Procedures Manual specific requirements for Professional Service Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Purchasing Division Policies and Procedures provides that "all
professional service contracts that affect services otherwise provided by County personnel shall be
reported to the Personnel Committee"; and
WHEREAS during challenging economic times it is often necessary to evaluate available cost-effective
options to provide residents with the current level of services; and
WHEREAS decisions to evaluate and explore possible opportunities to contract for services that presently
are provided by county employees is both an administrative and policy decision; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners should be involved in the early discussions
regarding the privatization of existing county services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby adopt
the following revision to the Oakland County Purchasing Policies and Procedures:
The approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is required prior to issuing
all Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or Request for Quotes (RFQ) to solicit bids for
Professional Services Contracts that affect existing county services provided by county
employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing policy and procedure shall apply to documents
commonly known as professional services contracts, maintenance contracts, independent employment
contracts, consulting services and agency-hired contractors or third parties.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TIM MELTON, ERIC COLEMAN, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JIM NASH,
DAVID COULTER, HELAINE ZACK, DAVID
WOODWARD, VINCENT GREGORY, MATTIE
HATCHETT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:07 a.m. to the call of the Chair or March 23, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson