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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 5, 2007
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:47 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (24)
EXCUSED ABSENCE PER MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04228: Coleman. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Mike Gingell.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Burns supported by Potter the minutes of the March 22, 2007, 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 approved as printed.
AYES: Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as printed.
The following people addressed the Board: Laurel Federbush, Fran Foulkes, and Bill McMaster of
Taxpayers United.
Moved by Rogers supported by Nash the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda,
be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page
142). The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07068
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – NOTICE TO WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING OAKLAND COUNTY’S DETERMINATION TO EXEMPT
ITS AD VALORUM PROPERTY TAXES FROM CAPTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the economic growth of Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS among the tools used to promote this economic growth is Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in
the form of Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), Local Development Finance Authorities (LDFAs),
and Corridor Improvement Authorities (CIAs); and
WHEREAS to review requests from the Cities, Villages, and Townships to establish DDAs, LDFAs, and
CIAs, the Board of Commissioners has, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99010, established the
Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee (Review Committee) to evaluate and
recommend to the Finance Committee on the County’s participation in these proposed Authorities; and
WHEREAS the Review Committee has promulgated protocols and performance standards for County
participation in these Authorities, and this Board of Commissioners has adopted these policies as
guidelines to assist the County in its review of a municipality’s plan; and
WHEREAS on October 17, 2006, White Lake Township adopted Ordinance No. 127, creating a Corridor
Improvement Authority for Highland Road; and
WHEREAS on February 20, 2007, the White Lake Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing on
the Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development Plan for the White Lake Township Corridor
Improvement Authority; and
WHEREAS on March 15, 2007, representatives of the White Lake Township CIA presented its
development plan to the County’s Review Committee; and
WHEREAS the Review Committee discussed several concerns and requested additional information and
further review by the White Lake Township CIA; and
WHEREAS due to the timing of the Township’s public hearing on the TIF plan, and the 60-day statutory
timeframe within which a taxing jurisdiction, in this case the County, must act, the County Board of
Commissioners has determined to exempt County ad valorum property taxes from capture by the CIA
pending the resolution of certain issues and the presumptive successful negotiation of these issues in a
contract between White Lake Township, the CIA, and the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
exempts County ad valorum property taxes from capture by the White Lake Township CIA pending the
resolution of certain issues and the successful negotiation of a contract between the parties.
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 142.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07069
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S VILLAGE D, G, H, AND K BUILDINGS BOILER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the existing boilers in Children’s Village Buildings D, G, H and K have been in use since their
original construction in 1976 and are at the end of their life expectancy; and
WHEREAS replacement of these boilers is prudent at this time; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2007 Capital Improvement Program includes provision for the Children’s
Village Boiler Replacement Program Project; and
WHEREAS total project costs are estimated to be $307,000 including contingency; and
WHEREAS installation will be performed by in-house staff and by outside contractors obtained through
the Purchasing Division; and
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WHEREAS funding in the amount of $307,000 is available for transfer from the Fiscal Year 2007 Capital
Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) for
the Children’s Village Boiler Replacement Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes and approves the
Children’s Village Boiler Replacement Project in the amount of $307,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $307,000 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work
Order Fund (#40400) to establish the Children’s Village Boiler Replacement Project (#100000001009).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget is amended as follows:
Building Improvement Fund #40100
1040101-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($ 307,000)
Project Work Order Fund #40400
1040101-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In 307,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07070
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
2007 PARKING LOT PAVING PROGRAM – PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 2006 Parking Lot Paving Program, funded by the Capital Improvement Program, removed
and replaced one-half of the east parking lot and a portion of the rear service driveway and parking area
at the Public Works Building; and
WHEREAS the 2007 Parking Lot Paving Program will remove and replace the remaining one-half of the
deteriorating east parking lot and the balance of the service area at the Public Works Building; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee on October 10, 2006 authorized the Facilities
Engineering Division to advertise and receive bids for the 2007 Parking Lot Paving Program – Public
Works Building Project; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Purchasing Division procedures, bids for the project were received and
reviewed on March 15, 2007 by the Facilities Engineering Division and the Purchasing Division; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder is Asphalt Specialists Inc. of Pontiac, Michigan with a bid in the
amount of $307,975; and
WHEREAS total project costs of $404,000 are recommended by the Facilities Engineering Division,
including the contract award of $307,975, Engineering costs of $23,800, Landscaping Restoration of
$5,000, and Contingency of $67,225; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $404,000 for the project is available for transfer from the Fiscal Year
2007 Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund
(#40400) for the 2007 Parking Lot Paving Program – Public Works Building Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an award of contract
for the 2007 Parking Lot Paving Program – Public Works Building Project to Asphalt Specialists, Inc. of
Pontiac, Michigan in the amount of $307,975.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $404,000 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the
Project Work Order Fund (#40400) to establish the 2007 Parking Lot Paving Program – Public Works
Building Project (#100000001010).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget is amended as follows:
Building Improvement Fund #40100
1040101-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($ 404,000)
Project Work Order Fund #40400
1040101-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $ 404,000
$ -0-
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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 142.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07071
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2007 FETAL
INFANT MORTALITY DATA ABSTRACTION AGREEMENT - GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Division has been awarded $2,700.00 by the Michigan Public Health Institute in
return for entering infant mortality data for Oakland County into a statewide database to assist with
statistical analysis; and
WHEREAS this activity had previously been undertaken using a variety of sources; and
WHEREAS no county match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved through the County Executive’s contract review process; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
2007 Fetal Infant Mortality Data Abstraction Agreement in the amount of $2,700.00 and that the Board
Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service be contingent upon the level of funding for
this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute this agreement, any
changes and extensions to the agreement not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Health Division, Subcontractor Agreement between the Michigan Public
Health Institute and Oakland County Health Division, Exhibit A Work Statement and Progress Reports,
Exhibit B Budget, Statement and Invoice Information, Exhibit C Copy of Funding Source Agreement, and
Master Grant Agreement between Michigan Department of Community Health and Michigan Public
Health Institute on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07071)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2007 FETAL
INFANT MORTALITY DATA ABSTRACTION AGREEMENT – 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 Health Division has been awarded $2,700 by the Michigan Public Health Institute in
return for entering infant mortality data for Oakland County into a statewide database to
assist with statistical analysis.
2. Funding period is January 1, 2007 thru September 30, 2007.
3. There is no county match or additional positions required.
4. The Fiscal Year 2007 budget should be amended as specified below to reflect the award:
FY 2007
HEALTH DIVISION
Revenue
20221-1060201-133150-631869 Reimb. Of Salaries $2,700
$2,700
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Expenses
20221-1060201-133150-702010 Salaries $2,700
$2,700
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07072
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND
COUNTY DISCOUNT DENTAL PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, recognizing the benefit to individuals, senior
citizens and families of making a discount dental program available that does not have age or income
restrictions, adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #06188, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) that
would establish an affordable Discount Dental Program for Oakland County residents; and
WHEREAS an RFP was issued, and seven (7) proposals were received. Three (3) bidders were
interviewed by an RFP review committee consisting of representatives from Purchasing, Fiscal Services
and the Board of Commissioners, with assistance from representatives of the Health Division and
Information Technology; and
WHEREAS the RFP review committee is recommending Benefit Control Methods, Inc. (BCM) as the
preferred vendor for the Oakland County Discount Dental program; and
WHEREAS the Benefit Control Methods, Inc. (BCM) proposal provides that the program will be offered to
Oakland County residents at no cost to the County; and
WHEREAS Benefit Control Methods, Inc. (BCM) will have the responsibility of marketing and
administering the program; and
WHEREAS the annual cost to participate in the Oakland County Discount Dental program is $69.00 per
year, per subscriber household, and such fee is to be paid by the subscriber; and
WHEREAS the estimated overall projected savings will be 30% to 40% below the usual and customary
costs of dental care. The average household will save an estimated $900 to $1,100 per year on a variety
of dental services; and
WHEREAS the program offered through Benefit Control Methods, Inc. (BCM) will provide access to 761
dentists in Oakland County; 2,700 dentists in Michigan; and over 70,000 dentists nationwide, including
general dentists, oral surgeons, pedodontists, endodontists, orthodontists and periodontists; and
WHEREAS providing an affordable and easily accessible dental program, without age or income
restrictions, would be a significant benefit to Oakland County families.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the creation of the Oakland County Discount Dental Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes awarding a
contract to Benefit Control Methods, Inc. (BCM) as the qualified vendor to make this program available to
Oakland County residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes Oakland
County’s Corporation Counsel and Purchasing Division to negotiate and draft a contract with Benefit
Control Methods, Inc. (BCM) based on their proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to sign the contract for the Oakland County
Discount Dental Program, as long as said contract is in accordance with the Request for Proposal and the
bid submitted by the recommended vendor.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #07055)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 208 ACRES OF LAND IN
THE TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS
HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07055 on March 27,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07055
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 208 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND
OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution No. 07016 of February 1, 2007, the County of Oakland
entered into a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement to receive a grant to
reimburse Oakland County forty percent of the acquisition cost of property to establish a new county park
in Highland Township, Michigan to be known as HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the authorization of the Oakland County Planning and Building Committee, the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Facilities Management, with
the assistance of Oakland County Corporation Counsel, have negotiated the terms and conditions of the
attached Purchase Agreement with the Highland Hye Company, LLC, for the purchase of approximately
208 acres of land in Highland Township; and
WHEREAS said Purchase Agreement was recommended for approval by the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission on March 8, 2007; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has budgeted sufficient funds from its
land acquisition fund to complete the purchase of said property; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Purchase Agreement, and in accordance with
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement No. TF05-032, the County of Oakland shall pay
Highland Hye Company, LLC the sum of $2,462,500 via a cash sale for the purchase of said property
subject to the County performing its required due diligence investigation of the subject property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Purchase Agreement and recommend its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached Purchase Agreement between the County of Oakland
as purchaser and Highland Hye Company, LLC, seller for a cash sale purchase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Purchase Agreement and all other related documents
between the County of Oakland and Highland Hye Company, LLC, which may be required to complete the
purchase of said property.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Approval and Acceptance of Purchase Agreement 208-ac. Highland Oaks County Park and Exhibit
A – Legal Description on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07055)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 208 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND
OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission along with the Oakland County
Planning and Building Committee, Facilities Management and Corporation Council have
negotiated a purchase agreement with Highland Hyde Company, LLC for the purchase of
approximately 208 acres of land in Highland Township.
2. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Purchase Agreement
on March 8, 2007.
3. Miscellaneous Resolution #07016 dated February 1, 2007 accepted a grant from the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund to reimburse forty percent (40%) of
the acquisition costs. The total purchase price is $2,462,500.
4. The Parks and Recreation Commission has designated local match (60%) in-kind funds in its
2007 Capital Improvement Projects Budget as coming from ¼ mill Parks and Recreation
Levy.
5. No budget adjustment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
*REPORT (MISC. #07056)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF LAND IN
THE TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS
HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07056 on March 27,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07056
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND
OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution No. 07016 of February 1, 2007, the County of Oakland
entered into a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement to receive a grant to
reimburse Oakland County 40 percent of the acquisition cost of property to establish a new county park in
Highland Township, Michigan to be known as HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK; and
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WHEREAS pursuant to the authorization of the Oakland County Planning and Building Committee, the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Facilities Management, with
the assistance of Oakland County Corporation Counsel, have negotiated the terms and conditions of the
attached Purchase Agreement with the Marie J. Parker Revocable Trust, for the purchase of
approximately 52 acres of land in Highland Township; and
WHEREAS said Purchase Agreement was recommended for approval by the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission on March 8, 2007; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has budgeted sufficient funds from its
land acquisition fund to complete the purchase of said property; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Purchase Agreement, and in accordance with
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement No. TF05-032, the County of Oakland shall pay the
Marie J. Parker Revocable Trust the sum of $820,000 via a cash sale for the purchase of said property
subject to the County performing its required due diligence investigation of the subject property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Purchase Agreement and recommend its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached Purchase Agreement between the County of Oakland
as purchaser and Marie J. Parker Revocable Trust, seller for a cash sale purchase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Purchase Agreement and all other related documents
between the County of Oakland and Marie J. Parker Revocable Trust, which may be required to complete
the purchase of said property.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Approval and Acceptance of Purchase Agreement 52-ac. Highland Oaks County Park, Appendix A
Legal Description and Aerial Map of Highland Township Acquisition Target on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07056)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND
OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission along with the Oakland County
Planning and Building Committee, Facilities Management and Corporation Council have
negotiated a purchase agreement with the Marie J. Parker Revocable Trust for the purchase
of approximately 52 acres of land in Highland Township.
2. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Purchase Agreement
on March 8, 2007.
3. Miscellaneous Resolution #07016 dated February 1, 2007 accepted a grant from the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund to reimburse forty percent (40%) of
the acquisition costs. The total purchase price is $820,000.
4. The Parks and Recreation Commission has designated local match (60%) in-kind funds in its
2007 Capital Improvement Projects Budget as coming from ¼ mill Parks and Recreation
Levy.
5. No budget adjustment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07057
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAKE LEVEL SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND APPORTIONMENT OF COST FOR THE BUSH LAKE LEVEL CONTROL
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court for the County of Oakland, by Court order on July 14, 2006 established the
normal lake level for Bush Lake, located in Holly Township and the Village of Holly as 913.6 (NGVD
1929), pursuant with the provisions of Part 307, Inland Lake Levels, of the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act (NREPA); and
WHEREAS said court order states that the level will be sustained with a new lake level control structure;
and
WHEREAS said court order confirmed the boundaries of the special assessment district as described in
the Petition of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #06178, the Board of Commissioners directed that the
cost of establishing and maintaining the normal level of Bush Lake shall be defrayed by special
assessments against the following that are benefited by the project: privately owned parcels of land,
political subdivisions of the state and state owned lands under the jurisdiction and control of the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #06178, the delegated authority computed the
costs incurred as of September 2006 relating to the establishment and maintaining the normal level for
Bush Lake, and prepared the special assessment roll; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #06178, and with the procedures contained in
Part 307 of the NREPA the delegated authority conducted a public hearing on the project costs to date
and special assessment roll on November 8, 2006; and
WHEREAS additional costs will be assessed for the design, construction and maintenance of a new lake
level control structure for Bush Lake; and
WHEREAS in order to complete the special assessment process, Part 307 of the NREPA requires the
County to approve the special assessment roll and apportionment of cost for the Bush Lake Level Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
Michigan, as follows:
1. The attached assessment roll and apportionment of cost is hereby approved.
2. The delegated authority shall proceed with taking all steps in accordance with Part 307 of
the NREPA to assess benefiting parcels set forth in the attached assessment roll for all
costs incurred in establishing and maintaining the normal level of Bush Lake.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Bush Lake Assessment Roll and Bush Lake Apportionment on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07057)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAKE LEVEL SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND APPORTIONMENT OF COST FOR THE BUSH LAKE LEVEL CONTROL
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. With the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution No. 06178, the Board of Commissioners
directed that the cost of establishing and maintaining the normal level of Bush Lake shall
be defrayed by special assessments against all benefiting property owners.
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2. The Drain Commissioner hereby submits to the Board of Commissioners the approval of
an initial 2008 Special Assessment Roll in the amount of $104,415.75 for costs incurred
as of September 2006 to be assessed against all benefiting property owners within the
special assessment district for Bush Lake.
3. Additional costs will be incurred for the design, construction and maintenance of the new
lake level control structure to maintain the normal lake level for Bush Lake which will
generate another Special Assessment roll requiring future Board of Commissioners
approval.
4. The special assessment collections will be deposited into a construction fund and will be
used to cover the costs of the Bush Lake Level Project.
5. There is no General Fund monies needed and no budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07058
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – EXTENSION OF NO HAZ PROGRAM THROUGH 2010
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County, through its Waste Resource Management Unit, has facilitated the North
Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ) for the past five years; and
WHEREAS the cost of facilitating this program is reimbursed to the County by the member communities;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County and the member communities are committed to protection of public health,
the natural environment and preventing toxic materials from entering our waterways and landfill
resources; and
WHEREAS collection events for household hazardous waste are widely accepted as the best way to
provide citizens with a safe way to dispose of these toxic and poisonous household chemicals, and they
also contribute to Phase II Stormwater Protection requirements, encourage pollution prevention and
enhance environmental health and safety in the home; and
WHEREAS more than 6,000 residents have used the program, resulting in 300,000 pounds of household
hazardous waste being collected and recycled or properly disposed of; and
WHEREAS Oakland County originally agreed to facilitate this program for three years (2003, 2004, 2005),
and then agreed to facilitate it for an additional two years (2006, 2007), and it was intended that the
member communities would then take over facilitation of the program and Oakland County would no
longer be involved; and
WHEREAS since that time, economic stresses have continued to affect the communities’ ability to
facilitate a program on their own; and
WHEREAS many of the member communities have passed resolutions asking the County to continue as
the facilitator of the program; and
WHEREAS the county administration strongly supports the continuation of the program for an additional
three years (2008, 2009, 2010); and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Unit believes the program is very
important and wants to see the program continue and grow.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Waste Resource Management Unit to continue facilitating the NO HAZ Program for an
additional three years (2008, 2009, 2010) as long as the member communities fully reimburse the County
for all costs and expenses connected with the operation of the program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during this three-year period Oakland County and the member
communities will take steps to increase the number of member communities and to prepare the member
communities to take over the operation and facilitation of the program at the conclusion of this three-year
period.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07058)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – EXTENSION OF NO HAZ PROGRAM THROUGH 2010
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has facilitated the North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste
(NO HAZ) program since 2003 for the purpose of providing household hazardous waste
collection services to residents of northern Oakland County.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #03091 authorized facilitation of the program by the County for
a three year period (2003, 2004 and 2005) and Miscellaneous Resolution #05088
authorized continued facilitation by the County for an additional two years (2006 and
2007).
3. The current resolution authorizes the Oakland County Waste Resource Management
Division to continue facilitation of the NO HAZ Program for an additional three years
(2008, 2009 and 2010), contingent upon full reimbursement of all program costs from
participating communities.
4. During the three-year period (2008, 2009 and 2010) Oakland County and the member
communities will take steps to increase the number of member communities and prepare
member communities to take over operation and facilitation of the program at the
conclusion of the period.
5. The Fiscal Year 2007 Budget includes revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations
of $136,450 for the NO HAZ program for 2007. No General Fund/General Purpose
amendment is required.
6. The Waste Resource Management Division has requested NO HAZ program funding and
reimbursement of $128,000 for 2008 and $134,400 for 2009, which will be included in the
Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Recommended Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07059
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF 2007 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County and its northern municipalities are committed to protection of the natural
environment and preventing toxic materials from entering our waterways and landfill resources; and
WHEREAS the improper handling and disposal of toxic and poisonous household chemicals poses a
health risk to our citizens; and
WHEREAS recognizing there is a need to provide regular and easily accessible household hazardous
waste collection services to North Oakland residents; and
WHEREAS collection events for household hazardous waste are widely accepted as the best way to
provide citizens with a safe way to dispose of these toxic and poisonous household chemicals, meet
Phase II Stormwater Protection requirements, encourage pollution prevention and enhance
environmental health and safety in the home; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, through its Waste Resource Management Division has facilitated the
creation of the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ); and
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WHEREAS participating municipalities in North Oakland County have appointed an official representative
to the NO HAZ Consortium Board; and
WHEREAS the NO HAZ Consortium has developed a household hazardous waste collection program;
and
WHEREAS the municipalities recognize and agree that absent an agreement with the County, the County
has no obligation to facilitate such a program; and
WHEREAS the County’s Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved an Interlocal Agreement
between the County and a number of municipalities in North Oakland County for the creation of a
program to collect household hazardous waste; and
WHEREAS the following municipalities have approved the Interlocal Agreement: Addison Township,
Commerce Township, Groveland Township, Oakland Township, Oxford Township, Orion Township, City
of Pontiac, City of Rochester, City of Rochester Hills, Waterford Township, White Lake Township; and
WHEREAS the Interlocal Agreement requires participating municipalities to fully reimburse the County for
all costs it incurs in connection with the NO HAZ program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the
Agreement with all municipalities who have signed the Interlocal Agreement and passed a resolution in
support thereof.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement, Exhibit A 2007
Projected NO HAZ Budget and Exhibit B Estimated Costs for 2007 NO HAZ Program – 3 Collections on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07059)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF 2007 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has facilitated the creation of the North Oakland County Household
Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ) to provide household hazardous waste
collection services to residents of northern Oakland County.
2. The resolution approves an Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and a number
of municipalities in northern Oakland County participating in the NO HAZ program for
2007.
3. The Interlocal Agreement has been reviewed and approved by Corporation Counsel.
4. The Interlocal Agreement requires participating municipalities to fully reimburse the
County for all costs incurred for the NO HAZ program.
5. The Fiscal Year 2007 Budget includes revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations
of $136,450 for the NO HAZ Program for 2007.
6. No General Fund/General Purpose amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #07060)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINFRAME ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07060 on March 26,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07060
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINFRAME ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 52nd District Courts located in Novi, Clarkston, Rochester Hills and Troy, currently
supports its case processing and computer operating system through Oakland County’s IBM Mainframe
System, which currently necessitates upgrades and enhancements; and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court has utilized the IBM Mainframe system for approximately thirty (30)
years, and is requesting to enhance and upgrade this system at all four 52nd District Courts, Divisions: I,
II, III, and IV; and
WHEREAS the current IBM Mainframe System is the District Court’s main operating system, used for
their case and financial management, court business, dockets, records, schedules of hearings and court
sessions; and
WHEREAS these enhancements are in lieu of going to JIS for the next several years; and
WHEREAS the upgraded system will provide the 52nd District Court the ability to operate with new
technology and enhancements to effectively use County resources to efficiently and effectively enhance
consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of all reporting needs, billing and receipting functions, enhance on-
line access to automation and case management and client data, enhance the self-sufficiency of the
District Courts and the Information Technology Department in maintaining the system database, creating
reports, and processing bills, and continuously comply with all County, State and Federal mandates and
law; and
WHEREAS the upgraded system will provide the 52nd District Court the ability to incorporate an “on-
demand” report generation system for traffic, criminal, civil and financial applications. The upgraded
system will provide a register of actions system for traffic tickets, which will allow for detailed entries and
enhance efficiently within the court’s traffic departments. The upgraded system will provide an interactive
probation department application, which provides inquiry access and selective update capabilities to
assist the probation officers in managing post-judgment related activity; and
WHEREAS this project will be implemented and supported by the Oakland County Information
Technology Department; and
WHEREAS this project will take several years to fully implement, and two years of concurrent effort to
convert all data and records, including system probation, and Data Warehousing efforts; and
WHEREAS the total project cost is $1,347,051 for Information Technology Development of software, and
upgrading of the current Case Management System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the District Court
Mainframe Enhancement Project.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07060)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINFRAME ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. This project will be implemented and supported by the Oakland County Information
Technology Department
2. This project will take several years to fully implement, and two years of concurrent effort
to convert all data and records, including system probation, and Data Warehousing
efforts.
3. The total project cost is $1,347,051 for Information Technology development of software,
and upgrading of the current Case Management System.
4. Per Project Summary/ROI Analysis by Information Technology there is no projected
payback for this project.
5. Project cost includes the following development costs:
- Requests to meet JIS functionality $644,160
- Additional new functionality 110,410
- Data warehouse enhancement 82,330
- Probation system 117,120
- Imaging 153,700
- Annual potential mandates estimates 239,331
6. Funding for additional hardware is not required.
7. Future operating costs will be funded and charged back to the four benefiting courts as IT
Operations cost.
8. Funding of $1,000,000 is available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for
District Court System Conversion account #10100-371389.
9. Funding for the balance of the project will be designated with the Fiscal Year 2007 year
end resolution.
10. A budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2007 is recommended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (10100) FY 2007
Revenues
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Bal $1,000,000
Expenditures
3020101-121020-788001-63600 Transfers to IT 1,000,000
Net Non Departmental $ -0-
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (63600)
Revenues
1080101-152000-695500-10100 Transfer From GF $1,000,000
Expenditures
1080201-152010-731458 Prof. Svc. $1,000,000
Change in Fund Equity $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07062
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177, the Board of Commissioners established the Circuit
Court Civil Mediation Fund; and
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WHEREAS the fund is to be used to help pay for Circuit Court enhancements and improvements as
requested by the Circuit Court and approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Court seeks to utilize the Mediation Fund for the following purposes:
DESCRIPTION COST
Furniture
Courtroom (jury box chairs, counsel and courtroom $ 51,600
chairs, counsel tables, podium)
Jury Room (table) 1,500
Office (landscape furniture, office furniture, task 58,500
chairs, office table, office chairs, file cabinets)
Administration (desks, task chairs, conference room 16,600
chairs, file cabinet)
OCBA (Bench/Bar Conference, Case Evaluation 10,000
administrative expenses)
Jury Assembly Room (cable or satellite) 10,000
Total Mediation Fund Request $148,200
; and
WHEREAS the total Civil Mediation Fund transfer for the above-referenced items is $148,200.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
use of $148,200 from the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund for the above-referenced items.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07062)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
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. Resolution authorizes the utilization of Circuit Court Civil Mediation funds as established
by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177.
2. Request for these funds are to be used to pay for courtroom furniture ($128,200), cable
and satellite cost ($10,000), and Oakland County Bar Association administrative
recognition for program support of ($10,000), for a total of $148,200.
3. Funding of $527,988.77 is available in the Circuit Court Civil Mediation account, of which
a portion is reserved to pay attorney bills.
4. The following budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2007 budget:
CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATION FUNDS(#10100) FY 2007
Revenue
3010301-121150-630245 Civil Mediation $148,200
Expenditures
3010101-121100-750154 Expendable Equip. $148,200
Total $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 142.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07073
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS SUPPLEMENTAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2005-06 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 Oakland County processed a grant agreement for $6,950 with a required in-kind grant match
of $1,390 in general fund expenditures bringing the total program of $8,340, per Miscellaneous
Resolution #05288; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been notified that it has an additional $11,345.88, which exceeds the
15% of the original award for a total of $18,295.88.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
supplemental funding in the amount of $11,345.88.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07073)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS SUPPLEMENTAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2005-06 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 originally eligible for funding an
amount up to $6,950 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Hazardous
Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant. The grant agreement required in-
kind grant match of $1,390 in general fund expenditures for total program cost of $8,340,
per Miscellaneous Resolution #05288.
2. 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.
3. The grant provides funds to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) for the
purpose of enhancing hazardous material response planning.
4. Oakland County has been approved to receive an additional $11,345.88, which exceeds
the 15% of the original award for a total grant funding in the amount of $18,295.88.
5. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget to appropriate
$18,295.88 as follows:
GENERAL FUND 10100 FY 2007
Revenue
10100-1010115-115180-610313 Grants - Federal $18,296
Expenditures
10100-9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $18,296
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Vote on Resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel,
Hatchett, Jacobsen, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (23)
NAYS: Kowall. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07074
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING – AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
2007 ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – WEST OAKLAND OFFICE BUILDING PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2007 Capital Improvement Program identifies the 2007 Roof Replacement
Program; and
WHEREAS the program will replace roofing of the West Oakland Office Building, located in Walled Lake,
and restore an existing masonry wall and a cedar shake roof wall of the building; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee on October 10, 2006 authorized the Facilities
Engineering Division to advertise and receive bids for the replacement of the roofing of the West Oakland
Office Building; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Purchasing Division procedures, bids for the project were received and
reviewed on March 16, 2007 by the Facilities Engineering Division and the Purchasing Division; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder is Butcher and Baecker Construction Co., Inc. of Rochester
Hills, Michigan with a bid in the amount of $183,473; and
WHEREAS total project costs of $275,000 are recommended by the Facilities Engineering Division,
including the contract award of $183,473, masonry restoration costs of $20,000, cedar shake roof
restoration costs of $15,000, engineering costs of $10,000, roof drain costs of $6,000, landscape
restoration costs of $5,000, and contingency of $35,527; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $275,000 for the project is available for transfer from the Fiscal Year
2007 Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund
(#40400) for the 2007 Roof Replacement Program – West Oakland Office Building Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an award of contract
for the 2007 Roof Replacement Program – West Oakland Office Building Project to Butcher and Baecker
Construction Co., Inc. of Rochester Hills, Michigan in the amount of $183,473.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $275,000 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work
Order Fund (#40400) to establish the 2007 Roof Replacement Program – West Oakland Office Building
Project (#100000001011).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget is amended as follows:
Building Improvement Fund #40100
1040101-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($275,000)
Project Work Order Fund #40400
1040101-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $275,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Rogers supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
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Moved by Burns supported by Coulter the resolution be amended as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the awarding of the contract for the 2007 Roof Replacement
Program – West Oakland Office Building Project is contingent on Butcher and Baecker
Construction Co., Inc. of Rochester Hills, MI providing Oakland County with documentation of the
legal work status of all employees who will be employed or subcontracted on the project and
providing a process for on-site confirmation by the County that all workers have legal status to
work within the United States.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Burns’ Amendment:
AYES: Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Nash, Spector, Suarez, Woodward,
Zack, Burns. (11)
NAYS: Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts,
Rogers, Scott, Bullard. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Commissioner Douglas proposed an amendment.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. declared a recess at 10:27 a.m. so the amendment could be put in writing.
Meeting called to order at 10:35 a.m.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (24)
EXCUSED ABSENCE PER MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04228: Coleman. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Douglas supported by Potts the resolution be amended as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners develop a policy procedure for
future contracts requiring proof of documentation of legal working status in the United States
which would include subcontractors.
Judy Cunningham of Corporation Counsel stated the motion should not be considered because it is not
germane.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. stated the amendment, based on the opinion of Corporation Counsel, will not
be considered at this time.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts,
Rogers, Scott, Bullard. (13)
NAYS: Gershenson, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Nash, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack,
Burns, Coulter. (11)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07075
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FIRST QUARTER 2007 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 2007 data
processing development charges to be $1,539,657.88 and the imaging development charge to be
$179,755.88 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary Fund departments are $130,584.19, non-
governmental imaging development is $19,496.25, and non-county agencies are $1,344.00 for the First
Quarter 2007; 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 2007 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 2007 and
Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – First Quarter, 2007 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #07042)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AGAINST FORCING ERGONOMIC RULES ON SMALL
BUSINESSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07042 on March 26,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph of the
resolution be amended, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
requesting that the Governor and the Michigan State Legislature not unnecessarily increase
workplace regulations in the form of Ergonomic Requirements to small businesses in the State of
Michigan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07042
BY: Robert M. Gosselin, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AGAINST FORCING ERGONOMIC RULES ON SMALL
BUSINESSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan is in a deep economic recession and job loss is at an all-time high; and
WHEREAS workers are being asked to leave their jobs, to retire, and are being terminated due to lack of
work in the State of Michigan; and
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WHEREAS businesses are closing their doors to relocate in other less regulated and tax-imposing
States; and
WHEREAS small, family businesses are regulated and taxed as though they are large corporations; and
WHEREAS those taxes and economic distress are destroying businesses and separating families who
are seeking business opportunities in States other than Michigan; and
WHEREAS quality of life for families of small business enterprises is destroyed by over-taxation; and
WHEREAS many of these small businesses have been dependent upon the success of larger business
enterprises that have left Michigan to relocate in tax-friendly States; and
WHEREAS the Government of the State of Michigan has already over-regulated business in Michigan
and is now proposing to force new Ergonomic Rules on small businesses which will further diminish those
businesses ability to remain solvent and operate and gainfully employ some members of the workforce;
and
WHEREAS an increase in rules and laws governing small business will cause further loss of business
and employment opportunities in this Great State of Michigan, thereby preventing recovery from this
single State recession; and
WHEREAS the Federal OSHA rescinded its rule in 2000 and the State of Washington repealed an
existing rule with a ballot initiative supported by its voting families and businesses, the Government of the
State of Michigan must cease and desist in its punishing taxation and imposition of job killing, family
destroying rules.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is requesting
that the Governor and the Michigan State Legislature not increase workplace regulations in the form of
Ergonomic Requirements to businesses in the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the
Oakland County Clerk, Ruth Johnson, to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer
Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop, and other Oakland County Senators, Speaker of the
House Andy Dillon, and other Oakland County State Representatives.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ROBERT GOSSELIN, BILL BULLARD, HUGH
CRAWFORD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MICHAEL
GINGELL, BRADFORD JACOBSEN, EILEEN
KOWALL, CHRISTINE LONG, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, JEFF POTTER, DAVID POTTS,
MIKE ROGERS, JOHN SCOTT
Moved by Long supported by Gosselin the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Gosselin the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Gosselin the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall,
Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Bullard, Burns,
Crawford. (22)
NAYS: Zack, Coulter. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Commissioner Middleton stated there were no items to report for the Personnel Committee.
Commissioner Douglas stated there were no items to report for the Planning and Building Committee.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07076
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENTS, APRIL 1, 2007 – MARCH 31, 2012
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to
enter into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff dispatch
services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted
separately with Addison Township, Brandon Township, Commerce Township, Groveland Township,
Highland Township, Independence Township, Springfield Township and the North Oakland Fire Authority
to provide fire dispatch to each of these communities; and
WHEREAS the current fire dispatch service agreements with each of the above communities expire on
March 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS Addison Township, Brandon Township, Commerce Township, Groveland Township, Highland
Township, Independence Township, Springfield Township and the North Oakland Fire Authority have
each expressed an interest in entering into a new, five (5) year, fire dispatch service agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township Boards of Addison Township, Brandon Township, Commerce Township,
Groveland Township, Highland Township, Independence Township, Springfield Township, and the North
Oakland Fire Authority are concurrently considering adopting resolutions by which each would adopt the
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES AGREEMENT for
their community.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and, subject to the following paragraph, agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions
contained in each of the following Agreements:
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ADDISON TOWNSHIP
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BRANDON TOWNSHIP
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GROVELAND TOWNSHIP
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH OAKLAND FIRE AUTHORITY
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE 2007-2012 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES AGREEMENT from Addison Township, Brandon
Township, Commerce Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Independence Township,
Springfield Township, and the North Oakland Fire Authority, accompanied by a certified copy of the
resolution of their respective governing bodies accepting the Agreement, and upon the further acceptance
of each of the above Agreements by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into each of these Agreements on behalf
of the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for each of the above
Agreements, and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of any of the above Agreements, together with a
certified copy of that community's governing body resolution approving same, the Oakland County Clerk
shall notify the Oakland County Sheriff and the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners that one of the above Agreements is ready for their signatures which the Clerk shall
witness.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after all signatures have been obtained on any Agreement, as
provided for above, the Oakland County Clerk shall file a copy of each final, executed 2007-2012 FIRE
DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT with the Secretary of State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED based upon the attached schedule A which includes patrol and fire
contracts that one (1) new GF/GP Dispatch Specialist be created in the Sheriff, SEPTC, Communications
Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the GF/GP Office Assistant II position in the Sheriff, SEPTC,
Communications Unit, 4030510-10053, created per Miscellaneous Resolution #03058 continue to be
funded by Brandon dispatch contract and four patrol contracts with the townships of Highland, Lyon,
Springfield and Oxford since funding for this position will continue for an additional five years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that positions continued and created in this resolution are contingent upon
continuation of contract funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2007 - 2012 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement 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 #07077
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – POLICE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR OAKLAND COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FOR 2007-2012
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Police Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of Oakland Community College the Sheriff’s Office has been dispatching police
calls for Oakland Community College police; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02057 authorized a police dispatch contract for the years 2002-
2007 between the County and Oakland Community College; and
WHEREAS Oakland Community College has requested that the Sheriff’s Office continue to dispatch their
police calls; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed this contract and is in agreement with the attached
dispatch agreement; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office along with the Department of Management and Budget is recommending
the attached contract for dispatching services at the proposed rates of $82,170 for 2007, $89,338 for
2008, $99,680 for 2009, $102,460 for 2010 and $111,006 for 2011 between the County of Oakland and
Oakland Community College.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached Police Dispatch Agreement with Oakland Community
College.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2007 - 2012 Police Dispatch Service Agreement between the County of Oakland and Oakland
Community College 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 #07078
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – DISPOSITION OF K-9 DOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #99114
authorized the Sheriff to purchase several K-9 dogs used by the Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS the county purchased “Teddy” pursuant to this resolution and Teddy has faithfully served the
County of Oakland in his role as a K-9 dog for almost 7 years and is nearing retirement age; and
WHEREAS because of the unique circumstances surrounding Teddy’s training and role as a K-9 dog, he
has little, if any, fair market value; and
WHEREAS in recognition of Teddy’s faithful service to the County and the undeniable bond that has
developed between Teddy and his handler, Deputy Chris Topacio, the Sheriff recommends that Teddy be
sold to Deputy Topacio for a nominal sum; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer of Ownership and
Release of Claims Agreement is attached.
NOW IT THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
selling the dog Teddy to Deputy Chris Topacio per the attached Transfer of Ownership and Release of
Claims Agreement and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to
execute said agreement as attached.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07079
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – ADDITION OF K-9 DOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Deputy Topacio’s current canine, Teddy, is ready to retire after faithfully serving the citizens
of Oakland County in his role as a police canine for nearly 8 years; and
WHEREAS Deputy Topacio has purchased a dog to replace Teddy in the K-9 unit and this canine, Raine,
is a Belgian Malinois; and
WHEREAS Raine has been successfully trained and certified in the areas of Narcotics Detection, Article
Searches, Tracking and Obedience; and
WHEREAS Raine has been thoroughly examined by Veterinarian Brian Covert and been given a clean
bill of health; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff has concluded that Raine would be a useful and beneficial
addition to his Office’s K-9 Unit; and
WHEREAS Deputy Topacio has agreed to sell Raine to Oakland County for the nominal sum of $1.00 on
the condition that Raine be sold back to him for the same nominal sum upon Deputy Topacio’s transfer
from the K-9 unit or at the end of Raine’s service life, whichever comes first; and
WHEREAS the purchase of Raine from Deputy Topacio (as opposed to purchasing an untrained canine
through an outside source) will result in a savings to the County of approximately $15,000; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer of Ownership
Agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
buying Raine from Deputy Chris Topacio per the attached Transfer of Ownership Agreement and that the
Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as
attached.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Transfer of Ownership Agreement on file in County Clerk’s Office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #07061)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT AND OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK – REQUEST FOR
FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT A THIRD PARTY VENDOR E-FILING SYSTEM TO ALLOW THE COURT,
ATTORNEYS, AND PRO SE LITIGANTS TO FILE AND SERVE COURT DOCUMENTS
ELECTRONICALLY, VIA THE INTERNET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07061 on March 26,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07061
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT AND OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK - REQUEST FOR
FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT A THIRD PARTY VENDOR E-FILING SYSTEM TO ALLOW THE COURT,
ATTORNEYS, AND PRO SE LITIGANTS TO FILE AND SERVE COURT DOCUMENTS
ELECTRONICALLY, VIA THE INTERNET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court (OCCC) and Oakland County Clerk’s Office (OCCO)
continue to experience significant volumes of paper documents being created, filed, circulated,
maintained, and stored at the courthouse on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS the OCCC and OCCO continue to explore new ways of doing business to improve efficiency
and provide better service to the public and their constituents; and
WHEREAS the OCCC and OCCO, along with the assistance of the Department of Information
Technology (DIT), have recently implemented the first two components of their Electronic Document
Management System (EDMS); Electronic Workspace, which allows judges and court staff to electronically
access, route, manage, and utilize E-Documents, and Electronic @ccess (Court Explorer), which makes
case information, the Register of Actions, and court documents available via the internet to the general
public and attorneys; and
WHEREAS this E-Filing project is the third and last component of this EDMS system which includes the
electronic filing of case documents so that efficiency and productivity of the court process is increased for
attorneys, clerks, judges, and other Circuit Court and County Clerk staff; and
WHEREAS the OCCC, OCCO, and DIT established an EDMS Advisory Committee to oversee an effort to
determine the most effective approach to implementing an efficient E-Filing program and that the
committee through due diligence has determined that a third party vendor is the preferred approach
based on advancements in technology, the cost effectiveness of this approach, faster implementation
timelines, excellent training and support for users, provisions for secure and fail safe storage, generous
revenue sharing plans, and vendor expertise with a proven track record for success; and
WHEREAS the OCCC, OCCO, DIT, and Purchasing Department conducted a Request for Proposal
process for which five proposals were reviewed. Three vendors were selected to make presentations and
a review committee was established to evaluate the responses and presentations based on standard
evaluation criteria, references were checked, and a recommendation was made to the OCCC Bench, the
OCCO, and DIT’s Management Team to enter into a contract with the preferred vendor, Wiznet, to
provide this E-filing service; and
WHEREAS on January 9, 2007, the OCCC Judges voted to proceed with the EDMS Advisory
Committee’s recommendation of entering into a contract with the selected vendor, creating a mandatory
environment, allowing a filing fee of $5/filing (with e-service it is $8), advanced pilot stage with one judge
beginning August 1, 2007 for “C” and “N” civil case types (as defined in MCR 8.117), and 3 other judges
beginning January 1, 2008 for “C” and “N” civil case types; and
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WHEREAS the OCCO and DIT also approved this recommendation and expect the Supreme Court to
approve the e-filing rules through a Local Administrative Order; and
WHEREAS a Scope and Approach document has been created for this project along with the required
Return on Investment document for the Court’s Leadership Group process and this project has been sent
to DIT for sizing and they have determined that 780 hours, or $95,160 in funding, will be needed for both
source system consulting and project management; and
WHEREAS it is projected that through Wiznet’s revenue sharing plan, this initial $95,160 outlay in
funding, will be paid back within the second year of operation and then produce a new source of revenue
annually, via electronic filing/service fees generated; and
WHEREAS the Chief Judge of Circuit Court and the County Clerk have agreed to share the revenues
received from Wiznet on an increasing sliding scale percentage basis, with Oakland County receiving the
maximum sharing percentage in the fifth year, and maintaining that percentage thereafter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
implementation of the E-Filing project, and its various components.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Circuit Court Administrator report back to the Public Services
Committee prior to the proposed expansion of this project to include other Judges beyond the pilot
program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07061)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT AND OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK - REQUEST FOR
FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT A THIRD PARTY VENDOR E-FILING SYSTEM TO ALLOW THE COURT,
ATTORNEYS, AND PRO SE LITIGANTS TO FILE AND SERVE COURT DOCUMENTS
ELECTRONICALLY, VIA THE INTERNET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County Circuit Court (OCCC) and Oakland County Clerk’s Office (OCCO), along
with the assistance of the Department of Information Technology (DIT), have recently
agreed to enter into a contract with the preferred vendor, Wiznet, to provide e-filing
services.
2. OCCC Judges voted to proceed with the EDMS Advisory Committee’s recommendation
of entering into a contract with the selected vendor, creating a mandatory environment,
allowing a filing fee of $5/filing (with e-service it is $8), advanced pilot stage with one
judge beginning August 1, 2007 for “C” and “N” civil case types (as defined in MCR
8.117), and 3 other judges beginning January 1, 2008 for “C” and “N” civil case types.
3. A Scope and Approach document has been created for this project along with the
required Return on Investment document for the Court’s Leadership Group process and
this project has been sent to DIT for sizing and they have determined that 780 hours, or
$95,160 in funding, will be needed for both source system consulting and project
management.
4. Funding is available in General Fund Designation for Operational Improvements (10100-
371350).
5. Funding of $95,160 for this project will be transferred to the Oakland County Information
Technology Department to initiate the implementation process.
6. Annual revenues to Oakland County are based on an increasing sliding scale beginning
in the first year and maximizing in the fifth year as follows:
2008 – 30% ($ 10,200)
2009 – 40% ($106,600)
2010 – 50% ($156,000)
2011 – 60% ($214,500)
2012 – 70% ($250,250)
2013 – 70% ($250,250)
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7. Revenues are based on a $5 e-Filing fee plus a $3 e-Service fee. Vendor Wiznet will
retain the first $200,000 of revenues in 2008 to offset start-up costs and share revenues
with Oakland County over the life of the contract.
8. A budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2008 is recommended as
follows:
GENERAL FUND (10100) FY 2007 FY 2008
Revenue
9090101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $95,160 $ -0-
3010301-121100-630XXX e-Filing $ -0- $ 5,100
2010201-125000-630XXX e-Filing $ -0- $ 5,100
Total Revenues $95,160 $10,200
Expenditures
9090101-989999-788201-63600 Transfers $95,160 $ -0-
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $ -0- $10,200
Total Expenditures $95,160 $10,200
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (63600)
Revenue
1080101-152000-695500 Transfers $95,160 $ -0-
Expenditures
1080701-152020-731458 Prof. Svc. $82,330 $ -0-
1080201-152010-731458 Prof. Svc. $12,830 $ -0-
Total Expenditures $95,160 $ -0-
Net Information Tech. $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Gershenson the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Potter supported by Gershenson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long,
Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07046
BY: David Woodward, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESCISSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTING/LOBBYING FIRM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS an historic number of former Oakland County Commissioners now serve in the Michigan
House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate; and
WHEREAS presently, several current members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners have
previously served in the state legislature; and
WHEREAS these current and former state legislators have unique knowledge about the challenges and
opportunities that Oakland County faces and having served locally, they have established relationships
that facilitate open lines of communication between government officials in Oakland County and
government officials in the State of Michigan; and
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WHEREAS on March 6, 2003, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #03049, to award a professional services contract for government relations consulting to the
firm of Strategic Public Affairs, LLC; and
WHEREAS this $48,000 per year professional services contract between Oakland County and Strategic
Public Affairs expired on December 31, 2004. With the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #06230 the
contract was extended until December 31, 2008 with annual increases; and
WHEREAS the Scope of Services for this contract provides that, "The Contract shall actively represent
the interest of the Board of Commissioners before the Michigan Legislature and the Governor on those
issues deemed appropriate by the Board of Commissioners, including, but not limited to, proposed laws,
statutes, public acts, regulations, and executive and administrative"; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Executive also retains a lobbyist firm in Lansing to advance the priorities
and interests of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the continuation of the lobbyist contract serving the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
is redundant and an unnecessary use of public resources. It would be fiscally responsible to rescind the
current professional services contract for government relations consulting with Strategic Public Affairs,
LLC.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
rescind the professional service contract (#BO202593) with Strategic Public Affairs, LLC, for government
relations consulting services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board of
Commissioners’ Chairperson to give the required notice of the termination of the contract with Strategic
Public Affairs, LLC, for government relations consulting immediately upon the adoption of this resolution.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, DAVID
COULTER, JIM NASH, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, KAREN SPECTOR, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MATTIE HATCHETT, VINCENT
GREGORY, TIM BURNS, TIM GREIMEL
Commissioner Woodward elected not to pursue the discharge.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07080
BY: Tim Burns, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – COUNTY POLICY ON SCREENING EMPLOYEES OF
CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND UNDOCUMENTED
WORKERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS according to Pew Hispanic Center, a non-profit, non-partisan research organization, there are
approximately 7.2 million undocumented workers in the United States, and Michigan has an estimated
150,000 immigrants living within the state illegally; and
WHEREAS Michigan, and Oakland County, are suffering from an economic recession with legal residents
and aliens having difficulty gaining employment within the State; and
WHEREAS illegal workers depress wages and reduce employment opportunities for legal residents and
aliens; and
WHEREAS Oakland County currently conducts a background check for all employees of contractors and
subcontractors retained to do work within the Circuit Court and Jail complexes for the security of those
installations; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interests for the security and economy of Oakland County, and Michigan, for
the County to be proactive in upholding federal immigration and employment laws with the companies
that it contracts with.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
establishes a County policy on screening employees of contractors and subcontractors for illegal
immigrants and undocumented workers.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the awarding of any contract with Oakland County for construction or
landscaping services be contingent on the selected company providing Oakland County with
documentation of the legal work status of all employees who will be employed or subcontracted on the
project and providing a process for on-site confirmation by the County that all workers have legal status to
work within the United States.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TIM BURNS, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, DAVID
COULTER, TIM GREIMEL, KAREN SPECTOR,
GEORGE SUAREZ, DAVID WOODWARD, JIM
NASH, MATTIE HATCHETT, HELAINE ZACK,
VINCENT GREGORY, MARCIA
GERSHENSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07081
BY: Tim Burns, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC COURT RECORDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 2006, the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds established a new online service, called
Court Explorer, that allows citizens, as well as attorneys, to access Oakland County Circuit Court records
online; and
WHEREAS this provides a tremendous public service through the convenient and cost-effective access of
information and provides a great benefit to the legal community; and
WHEREAS the public benefit, however, is mitigated when there is an infringement of personal privacy
through the release of sensitive personal information, especially financial and investment account
numbers, within public court documents; and
WHEREAS users are allowed to view, for free, case information in civil, domestic and felony criminal
cases, including the case summary, the parties named in the documents and the names of their
attorneys; and
WHEREAS the user is not able to see the contents of the records via the internet, but they can place an
order online with the County Clerk’s Office; and
WHEREAS federal law requires the Social Security Numbers (SSN) contained in public court documents
filed after March 1, 2006, to be redacted (blacked out) in copies requested by the public; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk’s Office reviews requested documents and redacts all SSNs in compliance
with the law before they are mailed or e-mailed to the purchaser; and
WHEREAS the Judicial Conference of the United States and the E-Government Act of 2002, established
a policy that copies of case documents provided by the U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office may include
Personal Data Identifiers (PDIs), such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, birthdates
or names of minor children, which have been redacted (blacked out) by court staff; and
WHEREAS in contrast, County Clerks in Michigan do not presently have any authority to alter a public
record by redacting Personal Data Identifiers (PDIs) including financial and investment account numbers,
unless mandated by federal or state law; and
WHEREAS County Clerks are also currently prohibited from redacting SSNs when true or certified copies
of court records are requested; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Courts, District Courts and County Clerks in the State of Michigan should be
empowered to protect personal privacy, while promoting electronic access to court documents that may
include Personal Data Identifiers (PDIs), such as Social Security Numbers, financial account numbers,
birthdates or names of minor children.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
the Michigan State Legislature and the Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office to seek the
enactment of legislation that permits County Clerks to protect personal privacy by redacting Personal
Data Identifiers (PDIs), such as financial account numbers, from requested copies of court documents.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the Michigan Legislature, Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office, Oakland
County Circuit Court Judges, Oakland County Court Administrator, the Michigan Association of Municipal
Clerks, the Oakland County Bar Association, the Michigan Association of Counties, and Oakland
County’s lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TIM BURNS, MATTIE HATCHETT, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, JIM NASH, HELAINE ZACK,
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, DAVID POTTS, JEFF
POTTER, THOMAS MIDDLETON, CHRISTINE
LONG, HUGH CRAWFORD, VINCENT
GREGORY, KAREN SPECTOR, DAVID
COULTER, GEORGE SUAREZ, MICHAEL
ROGERS, MICHAEL GINGELL, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, JOHN SCOTT, EILEEN KOWALL,
TIM GREIMEL
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07082
BY: Vincent Gregory, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER WEEK – MAY 13-19, 2007
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers'
Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS the members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office play an essential role in safeguarding the
rights and freedoms of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and
sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property by protecting them against
violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression;
and
WHEREAS the men and women of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office unceasingly provide a vital public
service.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon all
citizens of Oakland County and all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of
May 13 -19, 2007, as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our
people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and
loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities, and in so
doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and
security of all citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon all citizens of
Oakland County to observe Monday, May 15, 2007, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those
law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in
service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and
pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
VINCENT GREGORY, TIM BURNS, GEORGE
SUAREZ, KAREN SPECTOR, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, MICHAEL ROGERS,
MICHAEL GINGELL, CHRISTINE LONG, BILL
BULLARD, DAVID POTTS, HUGH
CRAWFORD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, ROBERT
GOSSELIN, BRADFORD JACOBSEN, JEFF
POTTER, JOHN SCOTT, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, EILEEN KOWALL, TIM
GREIMEL, JIM NASH
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07083
BY: Vincent Gregory, District #21 and Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL AND EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR CATALPA PARK WITH THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, AS PART OF THE SOUTHFIELD HEALTH
CENTER PROPERTY, PART OF PARCEL NOS. 24-13-426-001 and 24-13-404-013
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland purchased 28.43 acres of land from the Berkley School District in
1964 to locate the Southfield office of the Oakland County Health Division; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield has leased approximately 25 acres of this parcel for 28 years, investing
in excess of $500,000 to develop and maintain six soccer fields and two baseball fields; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #06127 to
approve and authorize the most recent lease agreement between the County of Oakland and the City of
Southfield for the approximately 25 acres of land of the Southfield Health Center property, located at
27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield, Michigan, commonly referred to as Catalpa Park; and
WHEREAS under the terms of that agreement, Oakland County agreed to lease Catalpa Park to the City
of Southfield for recreational purposes from May 5, 2005, until November 30, 2006, for the sum of one
($1.00) dollar per year; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners wishes to preserve the Catalpa Park property
for recreational use for residents in Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes an extension of the lease agreement between the County of Oakland and the City of
Southfield for the approximately 25 acres of land of the Southfield Health Center property, located at
27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield, Michigan, commonly referred to as Catalpa Park, for recreational
purposes, for the period of December 1, 2006, through November 30, 2007, for the sum of one ($1.00)
dollar per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests that
Oakland County’s Corporation Counsel prepare all necessary documents related to the extension of this
lease agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson, or his designee, to execute the lease agreement extension and all other related documents
which may be required between the County of Oakland and the City of Southfield.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
VINCENT GREGORY, TIM BURNS, BILL
BULLARD, GEORGE SUAREZ, KAREN
SPECTOR, MARCIA GERSHENSON, HELAINE
ZACK, CHRISTINE LONG, HUGH
CRAWFORD, JEFF POTTER, DAVID POTTS,
JIM NASH, DAVID COULTER, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MICHAEL
GINGELL, TIM GREIMEL
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07084
BY: John Scott, District #5, Sue Ann Douglas, District #12; Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2; Eileen Kowall,
District #6; Hugh Crawford, District #9; Christine Long, District #7; Thomas Middleton, District #4; Michael
Gingell, District #3; Robert Gosselin, District #13; David Potts, District #20; Bradford Jacobsen, District
#1; Mike Rogers, District #14; Jeff Potter, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LIVE WEBCASTING AND ARCHIVING ALL
BOARD AND STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS OR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has been recognized nationally for its innovative technology initiatives that
provide improved service and increased access to county government; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has enthusiastically supported improved
service and governmental access projects through technology for Oakland County’s residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has put other departments and their initiatives first for over a
decade and now recognizes that it’s time to move the commissioners’ operations into the 21st century;
and
WHEREAS as more broadband, satellite and cable systems become available, it is impossible to find a
universal source to provide access to commission meetings for all county residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS webcasting and archiving of County Board of Commissioners’ board and standing committee
meetings is a method of providing full access to all county residents and businesses through their
personal computers or library computers at their convenience; and
WHEREAS the utilization of technology will enable the Board of Commissioners to provide additional
access to County government in a manner that is consistent and efficient.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
providing live webcasting and archiving of all Board of Commissioners’ board and standing committee
meetings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioners’ staff and the Planning and Building Committee
are hereby directed to pursue this project with the Oakland County Information Technology Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a recommendation be brought back to the Board of commissioners
within 45 days.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN SCOTT, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, EILEEN
KOWALL, MICHAEL ROGERS, MICHAEL
GINGELL, BILL BULLARD, HUGH
CRAWFORD, CHRISTINE LONG, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, JEFF POTTER, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, ROBERT GOSSELIN, DAVID
POTTS, TIM GREIMEL, GEORGE SUAREZ,
DAVID COULTER, KAREN SPECTOR,
HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JIM
NASH, TIM BURNS, VINCENT GREGORY,
DAVID WOODWARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07085
BY: Thomas Middleton, District #4 and John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – POLICE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ANGELUS
2007 - 2012
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Police Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the City of Lake Angelus the Sheriff’s Office has provided such services to
the City of Lake Angelus in the past; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office charges for Dispatch services based on the number of FTE’s in a
community; and
WHEREAS the average number of residents per FTE officer/deputy is 905.89; and
WHEREAS the average number of calls per FTE Officer/Deputy is 517.96; and
WHEREAS the average number of residents per FTE Officer in Lake Angelus is 77.25; and
WHEREAS the average number of calls per FTE Officer in 2006 in the City of Lake Angelus was 110.5;
and
WHEREAS the actual cost to provide Dispatch services is directly related to the average residents per
FTE Officer and the average number of calls per FTE officer rather than the number of FTE Officers in the
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS the City of Lake Angelus is significantly below the average residents per FTE officer and the
average number of calls per FTE Officer.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the cost to provide Dispatch services to the City of Lake
Angelus be based on the cost of one (1) FTE officer as follows:
2007: $4,565.00
2008: $4,702.00
2009: $4,984.00
2010: $5,134.00
2011: $5,288.00
2012: $5,446.00
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS MIDDLETON, JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07086
BY: Thomas Middleton, District #4 and John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – POLICE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF
CLARKSTON 2007 - 2012
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Police Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the City of the Village of Clarkston the Sheriff’s Office has provided such
services to the City of the Village of Clarkston in the past; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office charges for Dispatch services based on the number of FTE’s in a
community; and
WHEREAS the average number of residents per FTE Officer/Deputy is 905.89; and
WHEREAS the average number of calls per FTE Officer/Deputy is 517.96; and
WHEREAS the average number of residents per FTE Officer in the Village of Clarkston is 325.66; and
WHEREAS the average number of calls per FTE Officer in 2006 in the City of the Village of Clarkston was
310; and
WHEREAS the actual cost to provide Dispatch services is directly related to the average residents per
FTE Officer and the average number of calls per FTE officer; and
WHEREAS the City of the Village of Clarkston is significantly below the average residents per FTE officer
and the average number of calls per FTE Officer.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the cost to provide Dispatch services to the City of the Village
of Clarkston be based on the cost of one (1) FTE officer as follows:
2007: $4,565.00
2008: $4,702.00
2009: $4,984.00
2010: $5,134.00
2011: $5,288.00
2012: $5,446.00
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS MIDDLETON, JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07087
BY: Jeff Potter, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL CORRECTIONS OFFICER
WEEK – MAY 6-12, 2007
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistic Bulletin, published in May 2006, at midyear
2005, 747,529 inmates were housed in the nation's local jails; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Corrections' Divisions housed a daily average of 1,973
inmates in 2006; and
WHEREAS last year slightly over 27,000 persons were admitted into the Oakland County jail facilities
including juveniles, mentally ill, persons awaiting trial, persons pending arraignment, protective custody
cases, infirm and persons awaiting sentencing or transfer to State, Federal or other jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputies are responsible for overall inmate
supervision to ensure safe, secure and orderly facility operations, intake and release of all persons,
identification of special needs and classification of all inmates, inmate and professional visitation, inmate
transport and Court security; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Corrections' Divisions are recognized as being innovative,
professional, able to operate a very complex and crowded set of multiple facilities, and to transport and
coordinate an enormous number of inmate movements on a daily basis with a minimal number of
staff/inmate injuries or escapes; and
WHEREAS the week of May 6-12, 2007, has been designated as National Corrections Officer Week.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Corrections' Deputies
and the special contribution they make to ensure the public safety of all citizens in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby honor all
the Corrections' Deputies of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for their unique skills and abilities and
devotion to duty and pronounce a special thanks to all those Deputies on behalf of the citizens of Oakland
County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JEFF POTTER, BRADFORD JACOBSEN,
ROBERT GOSSELIN, DAVID POTTS, SUE
ANN DOUGLAS, MICHAEL GINGELL,
CHRISTINE LONG, THOMAS MIDDLETON,
JIM NASH, TIM BURNS, DAVE WOODWARD,
HELAINE ZACK, MATTIE HATCHETT,
VINCENT GREGORY
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07088
BY: Robert M. Gosselin, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REQUIRE FURTHER REDUCTION OF COBO HALL
EXPANSION COSTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners are an elected body of legislators whose
responsibilities include accurate and respectful choices with regard to financial decision making; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respect the seriousness of the financial
downturn in the State of Michigan, and specifically in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does not wish to inter further financial burden
on the residents or businesses in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Wayne County and the City of Detroit are benefiting from hotel/motel/liquor taxes in the
amount of approximately $20,000,000.00 annually from a tax increase dedicated to their needs by
Oakland County taxpayers; and
WHEREAS a recent request from Detroit for additional financial aid to help with an expansion of Cobo
Hall, a project with a $1,000,000,000.00 price tag; and
WHEREAS there is no acceptable reason for the taxpayers of Oakland County to pay for construction
costs which are excessive: Rock Showplace construction equals $56.25/square foot compared to current
projected construction costs for Cobo Hall expansion that equal $3,585.00/square foot; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the great financial difficulty this
Cobo Hall expansion presents, we respectfully recommend that private sector resources be sought and
used for this project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners cannot support
the approximately $1,000,000,000.00 plan set forth, and that it further recommends that alternative
funding sources be found and used for this Cobo Hall expansion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests Oakland
County Clerk, Ruth Johnson, to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer Granholm,
Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop and other Oakland and Wayne County Senators, Speaker of the
House Andy Dillon and other Oakland and Wayne County State Representatives, Wayne County
Executive Robert Ficano, and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ROBERT GOSSELIN, BILL BULLARD, EILEEN
KOWALL, JEFF POTTER, MIKE ROGERS,
HUGH CRAWFORD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS,
MICHAEL GINGELL, BRADFORD JACOBSEN,
CHRISTINE LONG, DAVID POTTS, JOHN
SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Moved by Gosselin supported by Scott to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #07089 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROTECTING THE PEOPLE OF THE
STATE OF MICHIGAN FROM INCREASED UTILITY TAXES.
As a point of order, Commissioner Burns wanted clarification of the title of the resolution.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers,
Scott, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (14)
NAYS: Gregory, Hatchett, Nash, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Burns, Coulter,
Gershenson. (10)
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07089 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROTECTING THE
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FROM INCREASED UTILITY TAXES carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07089
BY: Robert M. Gosselin, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROTECTING THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
FROM INCREASED UTILITY TAXES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan is struggling through a severe, economic recession that is negatively
affecting families of all income levels, causing a decrease in those income levels; and
WHEREAS businesses are closing due to over regulation and excessive taxation and a decrease in
business activity consequent to families exiting Michigan to other States that offer better and more
opportunity for adequate income; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan is experiencing an all-time high record of homes ‘for sale’ and homes in
foreclosure due to this recession; and
WHEREAS businesses are closing their doors, resulting in fewer jobs for the families of Michigan, as well
as increasing the need for families to seek medical care and food for their families; and
WHEREAS the Government of the State of Michigan has continued to spend excessively with little regard
for the wrongful deficit spending it has not corrected; and
WHEREAS Speaker of the House Dillon seeks to relieve this budget mismanagement by imposing yet
more taxes on the people of the State of Michigan by way of taxing utility companies that will pass these
additional taxes onto the people of the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS this new tax is a hidden tax on Michigan homeowners, renters, and businesses and is a gift to
the two largest utilities in the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS such a tax increase will effectively eliminate competition for these large utility companies by
decreasing or destroying some or possibly all of the small energy supply utility companies that were
established since the deregulation law from 2000 that did reduce rates charged for power; and
WHEREAS those people who can least afford to pay this tax will be hurt most by this new tax.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is requesting
that Speaker of the House Dillon and the Michigan State Legislature not increase taxes of any kind, and
especially not in the form of a utility tax on services to the people of the State of Michigan and its
businesses that provide jobs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests
Oakland County Clerk, Ruth Johnson, to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer
Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop and other Oakland County Senators, Speaker of the
House Andy Dillon and other Oakland County State Representatives.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ROBERT GOSSELIN, BILL BULLARD, EILEEN
KOWALL, THOMAS MIDDLETON, JEFF
POTTER, MIKE ROGERS, HUGH
CRAWFORD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MICHAEL
GINGELL, BRADFORD JACOBSEN,
CHRISTINE LONG, DAVID POTTS, JOHN
SCOTT
Moved by Gosselin supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Paul Welday, Legislative Lobbyist for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, stated to the board
that House Speaker Andy Dillon was going to introduce his comprehensive reform package today and
that possibly would be introducing this bill.
Discussion followed.
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Commissioner Gosselin withdrew the motion.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. declared a recess at 11:13 a.m.
Meeting called to order at 11:16 a.m.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (24)
EXCUSED ABSENCE PER MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04228: Coleman. (1)
Quorum present.
Commissioner Gosselin stated he wanted the Board to vote on the resolution.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Douglas withdrew support for the resolution.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Douglas re-supported the resolution.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gosselin, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford,
Douglas, Gingell. (12)
NAYS: Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Nash, Potter, Suarez, Zack, Coulter. (8)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the resolution failed. Board Rules state that there must be
at least 13 votes for a resolution to be adopted
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07090
BY: Tim Greimel, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR NEGOTIATIONS TOWARD A REALISTIC
AND AFFORDABLE EXPANSION OF COBO CENTER IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE REGION’S
ECONOMY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Auto Dealers Association has hosted the North American International Auto Show
and its predecessor auto shows in the City of Detroit for 100 years; and
WHEREAS the North American International Auto Show contributes nearly $600 million to Michigan’s
economy each year, of which nearly $500 million benefits the Michigan economy outside of the City of
Detroit; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Auto Dealers Association has long supported an expansion of Cobo Center in
order to ensure that the North American International Auto Show remains in southeastern Michigan and
retains its world-class status; and
WHERAS the Detroit Auto Dealers Association has called for transforming Cobo Center into a research
and exhibition center for new automotive and alternative energy technologies; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of maintaining the
global preeminence of the North American International Auto Show; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce conceptually supports the Detroit Auto Dealers
Association’s proposal for expansion and use of Cobo Center as a community asset coordinated with the
strengths of the business community in our region; and
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WHEREAS funding an expansion of Cobo Center through the proliferation of additional gambling facilities
would require statewide voter approval to amend or rescind Proposal 1, which was approved by
approximately 58% of Michigan voters.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports a regional approach to the expansion of Cobo Center in order to improve southeastern
Michigan’s economy and business climate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby rejects the
proliferation of additional gambling facilities as a realistic and appropriate means of funding the expansion
of Cobo Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby declares that it is
currently premature to officially accept or reject any proposal regarding the expansion of Cobo Center
because earnest and sincere negotiations regarding a realistic, affordable and sustainable means of
regionally funding an expansion of Cobo Center have not yet occurred.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges Oakland
County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, on behalf of Oakland County, to earnestly and sincerely negotiate
with other regional leaders in order to find a realistic, affordable, and sustainable means of regionally
funding an expansion of Cobo Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges Oakland
County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, on behalf of Oakland County, to thoroughly explore the possibility
of private, state, and federal sources of funding for the expansion of Cobo Center in order to minimize the
burden on Oakland County taxpayers, residents, and businesses of funding such an expansion.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TIM GREIMEL, DAVE WOODWARD, MATTIE
HATCHETT, JIM NASH, HELAINE ZACK,
DAVID COULTER, KAREN SPECTOR, TIM
BURNS, VINCENT GREGORY, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MARCIA GERSHENSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
The Board adjourned at 11:25 a.m. to the call of the Chair or April 26, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson