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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 26, 2007
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:50 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Bob Gosselin.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Coleman supported by Middleton the minutes of the April 5, 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 rules be suspended and agenda be amended as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
i. Miscellaneous Resolution #07063 – Board of Commissioners – Support for Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission’s Urban Park Initiative and Acquisition of
Catalpa Park
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, Item i.: Waiver of Rule XII.C.2 – Not
Referred over to Finance Committee for Fiscal Note.)
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
c. Drain Commissioner – Designation of Drain Commissioner as County Agency for Joint
Project between Oakland County and Genesee County for Regional Water Supply
System Feasibility Study
(Reason for Suspension of Planning and Building Committee, item c.: Waiver of Rule XII.C.2 – Direct
Referral to the Finance Committee.)
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Also move General Government Committee, item f: Miscellaneous Resolution #07084 – Board of
Commissioners – Support for Live Webcasting and Archiving all Board and Standing Committee Meetings
for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers,
Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
The following people addressed the Board: Nancy Couch, M.D. and Matthew Ciaramitaro.
Moved by Middleton supported by Gershenson the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the
amended Consent Agenda, be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this
motion appears on page 176.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk
{*}).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07091
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – 2007 EQUALIZATION REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the staff of the Equalization Division of the Department of Management and Budget has
examined the assessment rolls of the several townships and cities within Oakland County to ascertain
whether the real and personal property in the respective townships and cities has been equally and
uniformly assessed at 50% of true cash value; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee in accordance with Rule XI.A (7) of the Board of Commissioners
adopted on January 4, 2007, has reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Equalization
Manager, acting as the Equalization Director, and conducted hearings to provide for local intervention into
the equalization process; and
WHEREAS based on its findings, the Manager of the Equalization Division has presented to the Finance
Committee the recommended 2007 equalization value which adds to or deducts from the valuation of the
property in the several townships and cities an amount as, in its judgment, will produce a sum which
represents the true cash value thereof; and
WHEREAS the Equalization Factors listed on the attached report are the result of the foregoing process
and are for information purposes only.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopts the
2007 equalization and authorizes its certification by the Chairperson of the Board and further that it be
entered on the County records and delivered to the appropriate official of the proper township or city.
Chairperson, on behalf on the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*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
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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.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07075)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FIRST QUARTER 2007 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution appropriates and charges the Information Technology First Quarter 2007
Development cost to benefiting departments.
2. The first quarter data processing development charges are $1,539,657.88; imaging
development charges are $179,755.88 for General Fund/General Purpose departments;
direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $130,584.19,
non-governmental imaging development are $19,496.25, and charges to non-county
agencies are $1,344.00.
3. The respective departmental Fiscal Year 2007 budgets are to be amended as specified in
the attached detail schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07092
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: ACT 196 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY DATED JUNE 8, 1995
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 30, 1995, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #95083, Act 196 Public Transportation Authority-Articles of Incorporation, establishing the
Oakland County Public Transportation Authority (OCPTA); and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #95171,
Miscellaneous Resolution #96044, Miscellaneous Resolution #96216, Miscellaneous Resolution #97147,
Miscellaneous Resolution #97264 and Miscellaneous Resolution #02112 to amend the OCPTA Articles of
Incorporation; and
WHEREAS the Authority, pursuant to Section 457 of P.A. 1986, No. 196, the Public Transportation Act,
MCLA 124.451 et. Seq. (The "Act"), may add a political subdivision as a member of the Authority.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners further amends
the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority Amended Articles of Incorporation as follows:
I. Article II of the Articles is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
The incorporating unit of the Authority is the County of Oakland, State of
Michigan, a municipal corporation of the State of Michigan. The County of
Oakland; the Cities of Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Farmington,
Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights,
Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield, Troy and Walled
Lake; the Townships of Bloomfield, West Bloomfield and Royal Oak; and the
Villages of Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin, together with any political
subdivision or portion of a city, village or township which may be added to the
Authority after its incorporation, shall be "Members" of the Authority as defined in
the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to forward copies of this resolution and
Attachment A to the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority, the Oakland County Clerk, the
Michigan Secretary of State and the State Department of Transportation for filing as required by Act 196.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of County of Oakland Notice of Adoption Oakland County Public Transportation Authority,
Resolution of the Board of Oakland County Public Transportation Authority, Letter from Catherine Buck,
CMC, City of Walled Lake and City of Walled Lake Resolution of City Council on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*REPORT (MISC. #07064)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR HB 4466 – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS A
FELONY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07064 on April 16,
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 #07064
BY: John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT HB 4466 – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS A FELONY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shares the concern of other Michigan law
makers and law enforcement officials; and
WHEREAS domestic violence is recognized to be illegal, immoral, and a precedent to murder; and
WHEREAS Michigan House Bill 4466 is currently being reviewed as a legislative means to make
“domestic violence which leads to death” a felony murder charge with a sentence of life in prison without
parole; and
WHEREAS failure to adopt HB 4466 allows parole for a person convicted of “domestic violence which
leads to death”; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners wants to communicate strongly that, all
domestic violence is unacceptable.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports Michigan HB 4466, and requests that “domestic violence which leads to death” become a felony
offense requiring life in prison without parole.
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 County Senators, Speaker of the House Andy
Dillon and other Oakland County State Representatives.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, HUGH CRAWFORD, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, EILEEN KOWALL, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, MIKE ROGERS, JIM NASH, MIIKE
GINGELL, VINCENT GREGORY, DAVID
POTTS, ROBERT GOSSELIN, DAVID
COULTER, DAVID WOODWARD, TIM BURNS,
MATTIE HATCHETT, JEFF POTTER
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*REPORT (MISC. #07081)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC COURT RECORDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07081 on April 16,
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 #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
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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.
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 vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*REPORT (MISC. #07082)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
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:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07082 on April 16,
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 #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
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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.
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 vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07093
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION – RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (STRAITH HOSPITAL FOR
SPECIAL SURGERY PROJECT) – CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen
and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to
provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of
1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the encouragement of such projects in this County
through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project (Straith
Hospital for Special Surgery Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area
and Project District Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies
and approves the Project Area as designated by the EDC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, it having been determined that the territory surrounding said
designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory
is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and
boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, it having been determined that there are less than eighteen residents,
real property owners, or representatives of establishments located within the Project District Area, a
Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Straith Hospital for Special Surgery City of Southfield EDC No. 07-04, aerial map, and
Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07094
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION – RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (STRAITH HOSPITAL FOR
SPECIAL SURGERY PROJECT) – CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors of The
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and Project
District Area for a project (Straith Hospital for Special Surgery Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County of Oakland
of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in connection with
said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
appointments of Louis Poole and Ed Powers, who are representative of neighborhood residents and
business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of The Economic
Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2)
of the Act, and such additional Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefore.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby
repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07095
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – DESIGNATION OF DRAIN COMMISSIONER AS COUNTY
AGENCY FOR JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND GENESEE COUNTY FOR
REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is recognized that an additional major water supply line is required to provide safe and
reliable water service to the region; and
WHEREAS studies completed by the City of Detroit, Genesee County and Oakland County’s Master Plan
all confirm the need for an additional water supply; and
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WHEREAS the Governor of this State has cited the importance of and encouraged regional cooperation
as a cost-effective means of supplying water to the citizens of this State while allowing our region to be
more competitive in the global market; and
WHEREAS pursuant to County Public Improvement Act, Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended
(“Act 342”), the governing body of a county, by resolution may authorize and direct the establishment of a
system or systems of water improvements and services within or between cities, villages, townships or
any duly authorized and established combinations thereof within or outside the county; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 17 of Act 342 (MCL 46.187) two or more adjoining counties may contract
for the joint establishment of a system or systems of water improvements and services; and
WHEREAS as an extension of Oakland County’s Water and Sewer Master Plan, and in accordance with
Act 342, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner hereby proposes a joint project with the Genesee
County Drain Commissioner, and any other adjoining counties that desires to participate for the purpose
of determining the feasibility of a regional water supply system (“Project”); and
WHEREAS the cost of the regional water supply feasibility project related to the County of Oakland is not
to exceed $125,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, as
follows:
1. APPROVAL OF PROJECT AND DESIGNATION OF COUNTY AGENCY This Board of
Commissioners by majority vote of its members-elect does hereby approve, under and
pursuant to Act 342 or as otherwise provided by law, the establishment of the Project
which shall consist of a study to determine the feasibility of a regional water supply
system (the “Project”); and that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is hereby
designated and appointed as the "County Agency" for the Project; and as County Agency
shall have all the powers and duties with respect to the Project as are provided by law
and especially by Act 342; and that all obligations incurred by the County Agency with
respect to the Project are not to exceed $125,000, unless otherwise authorized by this
Board of Commissioners.
2. Pursuant to Act 342 or as otherwise provided by law, the Drain Commissioner, on behalf
of the County of Oakland, is hereby authorized to enter into a joint agreement with the
County of Genesee and any other adjoining counties that may hereafter desire to
participate in the Project.
3. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
may be in conflict herewith are rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07095)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – DESIGNATION OF DRAIN COMMISSIONER AS COUNTY AGENCY
FOR JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND GENESEE COUNTY FOR REGIONAL
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY
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 resolution approves a joint project between Oakland County and Genesee County to
conduct a regional water supply system feasibility study.
2. In order to be proactive in Oakland County’s water resources, the Drain Commissioner
has recognized the need for an additional major water supply line to provide safe and
reliable water service to the region.
3. Under Act 342 the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is designated as the County
Agent to conduct the regional water supply system feasibility study which is not to exceed
$125,000, unless otherwise authorized by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
4. Funds are available in fund #10100 designated account 9010101-371401 FB Drain
Strategic Water Initiative Loan.
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5. The following General Fund budget amendment is recommended for Fiscal Year 2007:
FY 2007
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $125,000
Total Revenue $125,000
Expense
6010101-149015-788001-26880 Transfer to Reg. Water Sup. Study $125,000
Total Expenses $125,000
REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY STUDY (26880 PROJECT 100000001021 ACTIVITY
ADM)
Revenue
6010301-149015-695500-10100 Transfer from General Fund $125,000
Total Revenue $125,000
Expense
6010301-149015-730373 Contracted Services $125,000
Total Expenses $125,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*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 THEREFORE BE IT 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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07078)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – DISPOSITION OF K-9 DOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners, per Miscellaneous Resolution #99114,
authorized the Sheriff to purchase several K-9 dogs for use by the Sheriff’s Office.
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2. The County purchased "Teddy" July 19, 1999, and since Teddy is nearing retirement, the
Sheriff recommends that Teddy be sold to his handler, Deputy Chris Topacio.
3. The County will sell "Teddy" to his current handler for the nominal sum of $1.00 as
outlined in the attached Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement.
4. Due to the planned replacement of “Teddy”, no budget amendment is required for Fiscal
Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2008.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Transfer of Ownership Agreement on file in County Clerk’s Office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07079)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – ADDITION OF K-9 DOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Due to the retirement of “Teddy”, the Sheriff’s Departments Canine unit is in need of an
additional trained K-9.
2. Deputy Topacio, who has a trained dog “Raine”, valued at $15,000, has agreed to sell
“Raine” to the county for the sum of $1.00.
3. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2008 budget, therefore no
amendments are recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*REPORT (MISC. #07087)
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
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:
The Public Services Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07087 on April 17, 2007
reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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,
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 26, 2007
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07096
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF RECOVERED AND STOLEN
PROPERTY IN SPRING AUCTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the provisions of Act 54 of the Public Act of 1959, as amended, requires board authorization
for the disposal of recovered and stolen property that has been unclaimed for six (6) months; and
WHEREAS the Department of Central Services conducts a spring and fall auction for the County of
Oakland; and
WHEREAS the spring auction will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2007; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff of Oakland County, by letter of March 23, 2007, has requested the authority of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners to proceed with the sale of the aforementioned items, as
detailed in the attached list, in the spring auction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff of
Oakland County to dispose of unclaimed property in the manner prescribed in Act 54 of the Public Acts of
1959, as amended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Mark Newman, Captain, Investigative and Forensic Services Division and Oakland
County Live Auction List on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07097
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CALENDAR YEAR 2007 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for $943,197 in
grant funding from Public Act 451 to conduct Marine Safety activities for the period January 1, 2007
through December 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Natural Resources awarded Oakland County with a grant in the
amount of $240,000, which is a $10,000 increase compared to the Calendar Year 2006 award; and
WHEREAS a 25 percent (25%) County match is required from funds available within the Sheriff’s
Department Budget; and
WHEREAS no additional positions are requested; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of reimbursement program
funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Calendar Year 2007 Marine Safety Grant award from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in
the amount of $240,000 and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is
authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office and 2007 Marine Safety Program Grant Agreement on
file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07097)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CALENDAR YEAR 2007 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM 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 Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) awarded the Sheriff’s Office
$240,000 for Marine Safety activities.
2. The Fiscal Year 2007 budget anticipated $200,000 in State grant funding. An amendment
for the additional $40,000 in State funding is recommended.
3. The grant period is January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
4. A twenty-five percent (25%) County match is required, and the State recognizes county
marine safety costs as grant match, which are currently budgeted in the Sheriff’s
Department budget.
5. No additional positions are required.
6. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget is recommended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2007
Revenue
4030601-116200-626619 Marine Safety $40,000
Total General Fund Revenue $40,000
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $40,000
Total General Fund Expenditures $40,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda, were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
Commissioner Rogers stated there were no items to report for the Finance Committee on the Regular
Agenda.
REPORT (MISC. #07084)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LIVE WEBCASTING AND ARCHIVING ALL
BOARD AND STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07084 on April 16,
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
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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 FOR 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
Moved by Long supported by Scott the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Long supported by Scott the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Scott to amend the title of the resolution to state MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07084 –
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LIVE WEBCASTING AND ARCHIVING ALL BOARD
AND STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS.
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven stated since it was a typing error the resolution
doesn’t have to be amended.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel,
Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector,
Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07098
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR THE FIRE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of the Fire Records
Management System in Miscellaneous Resolution #99309; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the Fire Records Management System is to capture and create fire records
from the inception of a 9-1-1 call, to include the additional computer-aided dispatch information, and
complete the recording in a standard records management system, promoting communication and the
sharing of fire records among the municipalities that participate; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology, the Department of Corporation Counsel, and the
Fire Governance Committee have developed a Fire Records Management System Interlocal Agreement
setting forth the rights and obligations of the County and the municipalities participating in the Fire
Records Management System; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of the attached
Interlocal Agreement with specific municipalities in Miscellaneous Resolution #02045; and
WHEREAS the Wayne County Airport Authority would like to participate in the Fire Records Management
System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the attached Fire Records Management System
Interlocal Agreement with the Wayne County Airport Authority.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Fire Records Management Agreement between Oakland County and Wayne County Airport
Authority on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #07045)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY RESTAURANTS TRANS-FAT STUDY
GROUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07045 on April 16,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the title of the resolution, as follows: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS –
OAKLAND COUNTY RESTAURANTS TRANS-FAT STUDY GROUP AWARENESS
AND REDUCTION
2. Amend the 3rd WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS Oakland County is interested in developing an multi-phase approach to
addressing this community health risk by creating a local study group to building
awareness, inviteing community input and encourageing individual participation through
a series of town hall type meetings that would include input from restaurants the
reduction of these harmful fats and improving an awareness to businesses and
consumers on healthier alternatives; and
3. Amend the 4th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS the Henry Ford Hospital Department of Cardiology has offered to partner with
Oakland County to study the use of trans fatty acids in Oakland County restaurants and
other health care providers are available to partner, consult and lend their
expertise and voice in encouraging healthful dietary changes; and
4. Amend the 5th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS the study group goal of this process would be to encourage adherence to
the American Heart Association’s recommendations and provide assistance and
education, by providing information on incorporating alternative oils in recipes, product
availability and cost-neutral products to local restaurants; and
5. Amend the last WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS a proactive and positive step forward would be for the Board of
Commissioners to unite with the County Executive Patterson and his administration to
support a study on awareness of trans fat use in restaurants, which would extend
preventative health care to all residents of Oakland County.
6. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby creates the Oakland County Restaurants Trans-Fat Study Group.
The study groups mission is to encourage adherence to the American Heart
Association’s recommendations and to provide assistance and education, by providing
information on incorporating alternative oils in recipes, product availability and cost-
neutral products to local restaurants. directs the Oakland County Health and Human
Services Department to undertake a staff-level review of the use of trans fats in
Oakland County restaurants utilizing the input and expertise of the medical and
restaurant communities. The purpose of this review is to determine the practical
steps that can be taken to educate citizens and restaurant businesses on the use
of trans fats and to demonstrate and highlight the cost-effective alternatives to
these harmful fats and to report to the Board of Commissioners those policy
initiatives which may be directed to this purpose.
7. Delete the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph.
8. Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph as the 1st BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) members of the Board of Commissioners,
Marcia Gershenson, a member of the minority party, and Brad Jacobsen, a member
of the majority party, will serve as liaison to the Oakland County Health and Human
Services Department to bring forth these findings.
9. Amend the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Restaurant Trans-Fat Study
Group Health and Human Services Department shall report their findings and any
recommendations by December 31, 20087 to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners and the Oakland County Health and Human Services Department
10. Add JEFF POTTER to the list of commissioners at the bottom of the resolution who move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07045
BY: Marcia Gershenson, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY RESTAURANTS TRANS-FAT STUDY
GROUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health and Human Services Department’s mission is to protect the
community through health promotion, disease prevention and protection of the environment; and
WHEREAS food that contains artificial trans-fat can increase the exposure of Oakland County residents
to an avoidable hazard that is associated with increased heart disease risk; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is interested in a multi-phase approach to addressing this community health
risk by creating a local study group to build awareness, invite community input and encourage individual
participation through a series of town hall type meetings that would include input from restaurants; and
WHEREAS the Henry Ford Hospital Department of Cardiology has offered to partner with Oakland
County to study the use of trans fatty acids in Oakland County restaurants; and
WHEREAS the study group would encourage adherence to the American Heart Association’s
recommendations and provide assistance and education, by providing information on incorporating
alternative oils in recipes, product availability and cost-neutral products to local restaurants; and
WHEREAS heart disease is Oakland County’s leading cause of death for men and women. In 2005,
28.9% of deaths in Oakland County were related to heart disease compared to the second cause of
death, cancer, at 23.1%; and
WHEREAS scientific evidence demonstrates a clear association between increased trans-fat intake and
risk of coronary heart disease; and
WHEREAS trans-fats are formed when hydrogen is added to a vegetable oil, converting it from a liquid fat
to a solid fat which promotes a longer shelf life than a fat like margarine; and
WHEREAS consumption of “trans-fat increases the risk of heart disease by elevating LDL (bad)
cholesterol and lowering HDL (good) cholesterol,” according to the New England Journal of Medicine’s
1999 article entitle, Trans Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease; and
WHEREAS scientific studies published in the Changes and Consequences, Society for Nutrition
Education (2002) entitled Role of Food Prepared Away from Home in the American Diet 1977-78 Versus
1994-96, estimates that up to 23% or coronary heart disease could be avoided by replacing trans-fat with
healthy alternatives, such as, traditional mono- and poly-unsaturated vegetable oils (e.g. canola, corn,
olive, etc.), that have not been hydrogenated, as well as, oils made from specially cultivated soybeans,
safflowers and sunflowers; and
WHEREAS according to the U.S. Institute of Medicine (OM), there is a “positive linear trend between
trans fatty acid intake and total and LDL concentration, and therefore increased risk of coronary heart
disease;” and
WHEREAS the dietary guidelines for Americans, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
recommends that dietary intake of trans-fats be “as low as possible” and the American Heart
Association’s guidelines issued in June 2006, recommend that trans fat intake be kept below one (1%)
percent of total energy intake; and
WHEREAS national surveys by the National Restaurant Association show that Americans spend almost
47% of their food dollars eating out. Therefore, the continued presence of artificial trans-fat in restaurant
foods needlessly increases the risk for heart disease for all of our County’s residents; and
WHEREAS the economic burden on the State of Michigan from cardiovascular disease is $13.7 billion,
according to Michigan’s Surgeon General at www.michiganstepsup.org; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is committed to stemming the rising costs of health care. County Executive
L. Brooks Patterson has embarked on a Wellness Initiative for Oakland County employees. This long
term investment in the health of County employees both requires and reflects visionary leadership to
effectuate such a countywide effort; and
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WHEREAS a proactive and positive step forward would be for the Board of Commissioners to unite with
the County Executive Patterson and his administration to support a study on trans-fat use in restaurants,
which would extend preventative health care to all residents of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby creates
the Oakland County Restaurants Trans-Fat Study Group. The study groups mission is to encourage
adherence to the American Heart Association’s recommendations and to provide assistance and
education, by providing information on incorporating alternative oils in recipes, product availability and
cost-neutral products to local restaurants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the membership of the Study Group should include:
Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, Chairperson
1 Majority Party Commissioner
1 representative from the Health and Human Services Department
1 Oakland County restaurant owner
2 representatives from the medical community
1 member of the general public
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Restaurant Trans-Fat Study Group shall report
their findings and any recommendations by December 31, 2008, to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners and the Oakland County Health and Human Services Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Dr. Thomas J. Gordon (Director of Oakland
County’s Health and Human Services Department), Governor Jennifer Granholm, the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan legislature, the Michigan Surgeon General and Oakland County's Legislative
Lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, ERIC COLEMAN,
TIM BURNS, DAVID COULTER, KAREN
SPECTOR, GEORGE SUAREZ, VINCENT
GREGORY, DAVE WOODWARD, HELAINE
ZACK, JIM NASH
Moved by Gershenson supported by Potter the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Potter the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Potter 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: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #07063)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION’S URBAN PARK INITIATIVE AND ACQUISITION OF CATALPA PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07063 on April 16,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the 6th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is initiating a county-wide
Urban Park Strategy an Urban Recreation Initiative, a component of which includes a
parks and recreational facilities strategy to help guide them in parkland acquisition, capital
improvements, grant applications, and cooperative recreational partnerships; and
2. Amend the 7th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS transferring at a mutually-agreed upon amount, the ownership, operations and
management of Catalpa Park to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
would be consistent with their urban park strategy and preserve recreational park property;
and
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07063
BY: Vincent Gregory, District #21, Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2, Eric Coleman, District #23, Hugh D.
Crawford, District #9, David Coulter, District #25, David W. Potts, District #20, Jim Nash, District #15,
Mike Rogers, District #14, Helaine Zack, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION’S URBAN PARK INITIATIVE AND ACQUISITION OF CATALPA PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Catalpa Park, located in Southfield, has been used for 28 years by residents throughout the
region for recreation. Oakland County purchased the land from the Berkley School District in 1964, to
locate an office for the Oakland County Health Division. Since that time, the City of Southfield has leased
the property to provide six soccer and two baseball fields; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #06102 that
requested the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) Staff to investigate the
feasibility of managing the 22-acre parcel as a County park and provide a report of its findings to the
General Government Committee; and
WHEREAS the OCPRC developed a feasibility assessment report. The conclusion contained in the report
indicated that OCPRC would manage Catalpa Park if the property is transferred to Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, established in 1966, has long been
recognized nationally as a premier county park system; and
WHEREAS SEMCOG projects that by the year 2030, two-thirds of Oakland County will meet the definition
of an urban area. Communities in the southeast quadrant of Oakland County have expressed a need for
additional areas of recreation; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is initiating a county-wide Urban Park
Strategy to help guide them in parkland acquisition, capital improvements, grant applications, and
cooperative recreational partnerships; and
WHEREAS transferring the ownership, operations and management of Catalpa Park to the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission would be consistent with their urban park strategy and
preserve recreational park property; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s Corporation Counsel has indicated that the Board of Commissioners may
take action to restrict the use of land for a designated purpose, such as recreational usage.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby concurs
with the urban park strategy initiated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation to take the necessary measures to have Catalpa Park, located in
Southfield, Michigan become a part of the Oakland County Park system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests
Corporation Counsel to draft the necessary documents to be signed by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners and filed with the Register of Deeds to restrict the use of Catalpa Park for recreational
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purposes, and upon the assumption of Catalpa Park by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation, this
property is to be maintained perpetually for recreational purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, the County Executive and
the City of Southfield.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
VINCENT GREGORY, BILL BULLARD, ERIC
COLEMAN, HUGH CRAWFORD, DAVID
COULTER, DAVID POTTS, JIM NASH, MIKE
ROGERS, HELAINE ZACK, CHRISTINE LONG,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, JOHN SCOTT,
MICHAEL GINGELL, SUE ANN DOUGLAS,
JEFF POTTER, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TIM
BURNS, KAREN SPECTOR, DAVID
WOODWARD, MATTIE HATCHETT, GEORGE
SUAREZ, TIM GREIMEL
Moved by Gregory supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Gregory supported by Coleman the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Gregory supported by Bullard the resolution be amended as follows:
2ND WHEREAS:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution
#06102 that requested the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) Staff to
investigate the feasibility of managing the 22-24.96 acre parcel as a County park and provide a
report of its findings to the General Government Committee; and
6TH WHEREAS:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is initiating a county-wide
Urban Park Strategy Recreation Initiative to help guide them it in parkland acquisition, capital
improvements, grant applications, and cooperative recreational partnerships with urban
communities; and
7TH WHEREAS:
WHEREAS transferring the ownership, operations custody, control and management of Catalpa
Park to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission would be consistent with their its
urban park strategy recreation initiative and preserve recreational urban park property and
recreation opportunities; and
8TH WHEREAS:
strike the entire paragraph and substitute:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission will convey
$725,000 to the Oakland County Building Improvement Fund as consideration for
the assignment, in perpetuity, of the custody, control and management of Catalpa
Park to the Oakland County Parks Commission by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
concurs with the urban park strategy initiated by concept of the Urban Recreation Initiative of
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
1ST BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests
hereby transfers and assigns, in perpetuity, the custody, control and management of
Catalpa Park to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to take the necessary
measures which park will hereafter be managed as a county park pursuant to have Catalpa
Park, located in Southfield, Michigan become a part of the Oakland County Park system the
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provisions of P.A. 1965, No. 261 and as authorized by the Oakland County Board of
Supervisors Miscellaneous Resolution #4531 dated February 8, 1966. The effective date of
this transfer and assignment will be May 1, 2007.
Insert as 2ND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the property description contained in Attachment “A” will
be the property transferred and assigned pursuant to this resolution.
Insert as the 3RD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the economic portion of this transaction will be reflected
in the Building Improvement Fund in the Sale of Land and Building Revenue Account
(40100-1040101-141000-670684).
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. thanked Commissioners Gregory and Coleman and all the south end
Commissioners and representatives who worked on this in a professional manner.
Commissioner Gregory thanked Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. and his fellow Commissioners.
REPORT (MISC. #07088)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REQUIRE FURTHER REDUCTION OF COBO HALL
EXPANSION COSTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07088 on April 16,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the 6th WHEREAS paragraph by adding quotes around the words “construction
costs” in both places.
2. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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
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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
Moved by Potter supported by Rogers the resolution be postponed until the May 10, 2007, Board
meeting.
Discussion followed.
As a point of order Commissioner Burns wanted confirmation what motion they were voting on.
Vote to motion to postpone:
AYES: Gershenson, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Rogers,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter. (17)
NAYS: Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Kowall, Long, Potts, Scott, Crawford. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was postponed until the May 10, 2007, Board
meeting.
REPORT (MISC. #07090)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
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:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07090 on April 16,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Delete the 1st and 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs.
2. Amend the 3rd BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
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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
continue to earnestly and sincerely negotiate work with other regional leaders in order
to find a realistic, affordable, and sustainable means of regionally funding an expansion
of Cobo Center.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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
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.
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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
Moved by Potter supported by Rogers the resolution be postponed until the May 10, 2007, Board
meeting.
Discussion followed.
Vote to motion to postpone:
AYES: Gershenson, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Middleton, Nash, Potter,
Potts, Rogers, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas.
(20)
NAYS: Gingell, Kowall, Long, Scott, Crawford. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was postponed until the May 10, 2007, Board
meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07099
BY: General Government Committee, Christine A. Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION –
IMPLEMENTATION OF FEE FOR HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) VACCINE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS cervical cancer is a very serious, life-threatening disease for many American women; and
WHEREAS cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women; and
WHEREAS most deaths from cervical cancer can be prevented through early and regular screening,
detection, and clinical follow-up; and
WHEREAS the most important risk factor for cervical cancer is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection,
also known as genital warts; and
WHEREAS it has been estimated that at least 50% of sexually active men and women acquire HPV
infection at some point in their lives and that most of these infections are asymptomatic and can be
unknowingly transmitted to another; and
WHEREAS the Federal Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine (HPV4) which could prevent
70% of new cervical cancers from developing; and
WHEREAS this vaccine is an important public health medication to prevent the spread of HPV; and
WHEREAS HPV vaccine availability is a crucial component of a successful cervical cancer prevention
and control program; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division requests $50,000 to implement a self-sustaining fee-for-
service HPV vaccine program for the purchase of vaccine, supplies, and printed materials to be fully
offset by fee reimbursement; and
WHEREAS no additional staff are being requested as existing clinical staff would be utilized to administer
the vaccine.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Health Division to establish a self-sustaining fee-for-service HPV vaccine program in
accordance with the attached fee schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division, Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Vaccine Fee Schedule on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07099)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION –
IMPLEMENTATION OF FEE FOR HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) VACCINE
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. Most deaths from cervical cancer can be prevented through early and regular screening,
detection, and clinical follow-up. Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer in
women.
2. The Health Division requests $50,000 to implement a self-sustaining fee-for-service HPV
vaccine program for the purchase of vaccine, supplies, and printed materials to be fully
offset by fee reimbursement.
3. A voucher system will be implemented to administer the required multiple doses of HPV4
(three doses required) at a fee of $120 per dose.
4. Upon initiation of the HPV vaccine regimen for a client, the fees will be collected for the
entire dose sequence. A voucher will be issued to the client that entitles that person to
receive the future remaining doses.
5. The voucher system will help to ensure that this program is self-sustaining and will also
help to project the vaccine inventory level that is required.
6. No additional positions are required.
7. The Fiscal Year 2007 budget should be amended as specified below:
FY 2007
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency ($ 50,000)
9010101-134860-788001-20221 Transfer Out 50,000
$ -0-
HEALTH FUND (#20221)
Revenues
9090101-134860-655001-10100 Transfer In $ 50,000
1060234-133910-630898 HPV Vaccine 99,760
$149,760
Expenditures
1060234-133910-750590 Vaccine/HPV $149,760
$149,760
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Zack supported by Potter the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Kowall the resolution be amended as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Department of Health and Human
Services/Health Division advise recipients of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine of
possible adverse side effects and urge them to report such side effects to the Oakland County
Health Department and/or to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) which is co-
sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Department of Health and Human
Services/Health Division include information on how to contact VAERS
(http://www.fda.gov/cber/vaers/vaers.htm or 1-800- 8227967) by providing the attached VAERS
brochure to all recipients of the HPV vaccine.
Discussion followed.
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Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked Dr. Gordon, Director of the Oakland County Health Division if he
agreed with Commissioner Douglas’ amendment. Dr. Gordon stated he had no problems with
Commissioner Douglas’ amendment.
Moved by Burns supported by Greimel to amend to Commissioner Douglas’ amendment as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Department of Health and Human
Services/Health Division advise recipients of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine all
vaccines administered by the county of possible adverse side effects and urge them to report
such side effects to the Oakland County Health Department and/or to the Vaccine Adverse Event
Reporting System (VAERS) which is co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Department of Health and Human
Services/Health Division include information on how to contact VAERS
(http://www.fda.gov/cber/vaers/vaers.htm or 1-800- 8227967) by providing the attached VAERS
brochure to all recipients of the HPV vaccines.
Commissioner Douglas stated Commissioner Burns’ amendment was not germane. Chairperson Bill
Bullard, Jr. referred the question to Judy Cunningham of Corporation Counsel and she stated the
amendment was not germane. Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. recommended Commissioner Burns introduce
a separate resolution.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Commissioner Douglas’ amendment:
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash,
Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman,
Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson. (24)
NAYS: Coulter. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Spector,
Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson. (18)
NAYS: Gosselin, Kowall, Long, Scott, Crawford, Douglas, Gingell. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07100
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES – FISCAL YEAR 2007 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (MNA)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association, have negotiated a Wage and
Benefit reopener for Fiscal Year 2007 for approximately 126 Public Health Nurses; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for 2% increase with the pay period beginning September 30, 2006;
and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that the employees represented by this bargaining unit’s health care
will be consistent with Miscellaneous Resolution #06114. The modifications are to be effective with the
ratification of this agreement; and
WHEREAS the agreement regarding the wage increase and benefit modification has been reduced to
writing; and
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WHEREAS this agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Wage
and Benefit reopener agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association
covering the period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, and that the Board Chairperson, on
behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Memorandum of Agreement – Public Health Nurses on file in the County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Douglas set a public hearing for May 10, 2007 at 9:40 a.m. regarding Planning and
Economic Development Services Division Resolution Approving Project Plan (Marian High School, Inc.
Project) – Bloomfield Township.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07101
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (AT&T MICHIGAN),
EQUIPMENT ROOM, OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE BASEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Bell Telephone Company (AT&T Michigan) has provided and operated the
County’s Centrex telephone system and related features and equipment from the basement of the
Oakland County Courthouse since 1988; and
WHEREAS the County presently operates its own primary telephone system; and
WHEREAS the Centrex telephone system, as provided and operated by Michigan Bell Telephone
Company, is presently utilized as a backup telephone system; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, with the assistance of Corporation Counsel, has
negotiated the terms and conditions of the attached new lease with representatives of the Michigan Bell
Telephone Company (AT&T Michigan); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said lease, the agreement states that in lieu of rent
the Michigan Bell Telephone Company will continue to use approximately 654-sf of equipment room
space in the basement of the Oakland County Courthouse for the purpose of providing, operating and
maintaining an emergency backup telephone system, and the County will furnish all lighting, heat and
electricity; and
WHEREAS the term of the lease shall commence on March 20, 2007, and shall expire on March 19,
2012, unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the attached lease agreement; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all
necessary documents related to the attached lease agreement and recommend its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached lease agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Bell
Telephone Company (AT&T Michigan).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs it’s
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached lease agreement and all other related documents
which may be required between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Bell Telephone Company (AT&T
Michigan).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Acceptance and Approval of Lease Agreement Michigan Bell Telephone Company (AT&T
Michigan) Room C-21-B, 1200 North Telegraph Rd, Lease Agreement and Exhibit 1 Ameritech Services on
file in County Clerk’s office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07102
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RECLASSIFY SAFETY PROJECTS COORDINATOR POSITION
TO NEW ISO AND SAFETY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR CLASSIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #06235 reorganized the Drain Commissioner’s Department to
improve efficiencies and enhance succession planning, effective 12/23/06; and
WHEREAS ISO-9000 Coordination duties have decreased from the implementation phase to
maintenance phase; and
WHEREAS the reorganization reclassified an ISO Coordinator position to Chief – Drain Administrative
Services and consolidated several administrative functions under this position; and
WHEREAS changes to a vacant position of Safety Projects Coordinator were not concluded at the time of
the reorganization; and
WHEREAS following discussion, the Human Resources Department and the Drain Commissioner
propose to combine the functions of ISO Coordination, Safety Management, and Training by combining
the ISO-9000 Coordinator and Safety Projects Coordinator classifications into one classification titled ISO
and Safety Systems Coordinator, and to reclassify the existing PR-funded Safety Projects Coordinator
position 6010101-10009 to the new classification; and
WHEREAS ‘ISO Coordination’ includes department-wide activities to monitor and maintain current ISO
certification and implement upgrades, ‘Safety management’ includes inspections of above and below
ground facilities to identify and reduce hazardous situations and assure compliance with safety
requirements, and ‘Training activities’ include development, coordination, and presentation of programs
relevant to Drain Commissioner employee work needs; and
WHEREAS the combined duties have been determined to be at a salary grade 13, overtime non-exempt;
and
WHEREAS the County Executive has reviewed this proposal and concurs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
creation of the ISO and Safety Systems Coordinator classification, overtime non-exempt, at salary grade
13.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the PR-funded Safety Projects Coordinator position (6010101-10009)
be reclassified to ISO and Safety Systems Coordinator.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ISO Coordinator and Safety Projects Coordinator classifications be
deleted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07103
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $850,392.86 (balance as of 2/28/07) as a result of Sheriff's Office
forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to pay for equipment; and
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WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in
compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS the estimated expenses are $644,570.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $644,570 from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#10100-4030101-
222430) to purchase the attached equipment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Sheriff’s Office Use of Forfeited Funds on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07104
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – PAINT CREEK TRAILWAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE 2007 SEASON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to
enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Services; and
WHEREAS the Paint Creek Trailways Commission has requested a contract between the County and
Paint Creek Trailways for Law Enforcement Patrol Services for the 2007 season; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Paint Creek Trailways, is proposing to contract for
services per the attached agreement for Part Time Non-Eligible Mounted Deputies; and
WHEREAS the rates for the 2007 season are included in the contract and approved by the Department of
Management and Budget; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has approved this contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland County Sheriff to enter into the attached agreement with the
Paint Creek Trailways for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Services at the rates included in the
attached contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the additional 500 hours added per Miscellaneous
Resolution #06129 are contingent upon renewal of this agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Letter from Kristen Myers, Paintcreek Trailways Commission, email regarding #2007-0247 2007
Paint Creek Trailways Law Enforcement Services (Patrol Services) and Mounted Deputy Unit, Paint
Creek Trailways Contract for Sheriff Law Enforcement Services 2007 on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07105
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – USE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS – ALLIANCE OF COALITIONS
FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (ACHC)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funds in the amount of $496,329.93 (balance as of 3/26/07) are currently deposited in the
Prosecutor’s Seized Funds Deferred Revenue account (222440), from the reimbursement of expenses
associated with forfeiture proceedings; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office is requesting a portion of these funds ($2,000) be
used to fund an innovative campaign to combat underage drinking, referred to as “Project Sticker Shock”;
and
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has partnered with the Alliance of Coalitions for
Healthy Communities (ACHC) to coordinate and manage this campaign; and
WHEREAS the ACHC is the umbrella organization which represents fifteen (15) community coalitions
fighting drug and alcohol abuse which are currently operating in Oakland County, as follows:
Birmingham/Bloomfield Community Coalition
Clarkston Coalition for Youth
Clawson Community Coalition
Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
Highland Township Coalition for Youth and Families
Holly Area Youth Coalition
Lyon Area Youth Coalition
Madison Heights Community Family Coalition
Novi Community That Cares
Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition
Royal Oak Prevention Coalition
Southeast Oakland Coalition (Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Hazel Park)
Tri-Community Coalition (Berkley, Huntington Woods, Oak Park)
Troy Community Coalition
Waterford Community Coalition; and
WHEREAS each of the 15 participating community coalitions will select retail outlets which sell alcohol in
these communities to work with Project Sticker Shock.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
transfer of $2,000 from funds currently deposited in the Prosecutor’s Seized Funds Deferred Revenue
account (222440) to support Project Sticker Shock, an initiative aimed at deterring underage drinking, to
be administered by the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #07106)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION, CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – PROGRAM YEAR 2007 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK
GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, recommends the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be amended as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts grant funding from the Michigan Family Independence Agency Department of Human
Services in the amount of $169,337, including County match of $16,904 for the period of April 1,
2007 through March 31, 2008.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #07106)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION, CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – PROGRAM YEAR 2007 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK
GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above mentioned resolution on April 18, 2007 reports with
the recommendation the resolution be amended as follows:
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In the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED PARAGRAPH the “Michigan Family Independence
Agency” be corrected to read, the “Department of Human Services”.
The Personnel Committee further recommends the resolution be adopted as corrected.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07106
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION, CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS: PROGRAM YEAR 2007 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK
GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Human Services has awarded grant funding to the Prosecuting Attorney,
Circuit Court - Family Division, Children’s Village and Community Corrections under the Juvenile
Accountability Block Grant (JABG) for the period of April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS this is the ninth (9th) year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS this grant award has been processed through the County Executive's Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners' Grant Application Procedures; and
WHEREAS the Department of Human Services approved the grant application as submitted, and
awarded Oakland County a grant totaling $169,037 of which $152,133 is from the State as a Federal
pass-through, and the balance of $16,904 is the County’s match amount; and
WHEREAS the required County match is included in the Fiscal Year 2007/Fiscal Year 2008 Adopted
Budget; and
WHEREAS the grant award provides funding for the following: Juvenile Drug Court equipment, Peer
Groups to address the problem of high recidivism, a Teen Court to provide a justice model within a peer
setting, Prosecuting Attorney juvenile offender backlog reduction staffing, Children’s Village security
equipment, a Juvenile Forum, and equipment to provide multi-departmental information sharing (see
fiscal attachments A through F); and
WHEREAS the grant award continues funding for one (1) Probation Officer I position (4010201-09330)
and one (1) part-time non-eligible Assistant Prosecutor II position (4010201-10418) in the Prosecutor's
Office; and
WHEREAS the grant award discontinues funding for one (1) SR Youth and Family Caseworker II position
(3010402-09711) in the Circuit Court - Family Division; and
WHEREAS per Miscellaneous Resolution #06223, one (1) SR PTE Youth and Family Caseworker II
position #3010402-09711 in Circuit Court/Family/Court Services that was formerly funded by JABG, is
now 27% funded by the State Court Administrator Office (SCAO) and 73% funded by the Child Care Fund
(CCF).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the Michigan Family Independence Agency in the amount of $169,037, including County
match of $16,904 for the period of April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation of the special revenue positions is contingent upon future levels of grant
funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, which is consistent with the original agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Multi-Departmental, Agreement between Michigan Department of
Human Services and Oakland County, Attachment B1 – Program Budget Summary and Attachment B2 –
Program Budget Summary by Purpose Areas on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07106)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION, CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS: PROGRAM YEAR 2007 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK
GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Department of Human Services has awarded grant funding to the
Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court-Family Division, Children’s Village and Community
Corrections under the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) for the period of April
1, 2007 through March 31, 2008.
2. The grant award of $169,037 provides funding to the following: Teen Court program and
Juvenile Offender backlog reduction in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, equipment and
contracted services for the Circuit Court - Family Division, Children’s Village security
equipment, a Juvenile Forum and equipment for multi-departmental information sharing.
3. The State contribution is $152,133 (90%) and the County grant match is $16,904 (10%),
which is included in the Fiscal Year 2007/Fiscal Year 2008 Adopted Budget Non-
departmental grant match line item.
4. In addition to the County match requirements, the County is expected to incur
administrative and support costs of $9,473, which have been included in the Fiscal Year
2007/Fiscal Year 2008 budget. This grant does not allow for recovery of those costs.
5. The grant discontinues partial funding for one (1) Youth and Family Caseworker II
(position number 3010402-09711) in the Circuit Court - Family Division.
6. A budget amendment is recommended as follows:
Adopted Adjusted Amended
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2007 FY 2007 FY 2007
9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match $16,904 ($16,904) $ -0-
4010201-122060-788001-27365 Transfer Out -0- 7,780 7,780
4010201-122065-788001-27365 Transfer Out -0- 3,906 3,906
3010401-121200-788001-27365 Transfer Out -0- 120 120
3010401-121240-788001-27365 Transfer Out -0- 300 300
1060501-131010-788001-27365 Transfer Out -0- 2,144 2,144
1070401-113005-788001-27365 Transfer Out -0- 1,800 1,800
4010201-111030-788001-27365 Transfer Out -0- 854 854
Total General Fund Expenditures $16,904 $ -0- $ 16,904
JABG GRANT FUND (#27365)
Revenue
4010101-122060-610313 Grants - Federal $ 68,337 ($68,337) $ -0-
4010201-122060-610313 Grants - Federal -0- 70,010 70,010
4010201-122060-695500-10100 Transfer In -0- 7,780 7,780
4010101-122065-610313 Grants - Federal 32,464 ( 32,464) -0-
4010201-122065-610313 Grants - Federal -0- 35,158 35,158
4010101-122065-695500-10100 Transfer In 11,201 ( 7,295) 3,906
3010401-121200-610313 Grants - Federal 40,681 ( 39,601) 1,080
3010401-121200-695500-10100 Transfer In 4,520 ( 4,400) 120
3010401-121240-610313 Grants - Federal -0- 2,700 2,700
3010401-121240-695500-10100 Transfer In -0- 300 300
1060501-131010-610313 Grants - Federal -0- 19,296 19,296
1060501-131010-695500-10100 Transfers In -0- 2,144 2,144
1070401-113005-610313 Grants - Federal -0- 16,200 16,200
1070401-113005-695500-10100 Transfers In -0- 1,800 1,800
4010201-111030-610313 Grants - Federal -0- 7,689 7,689
4010201-111030-695500-10100 Transfers In -0- 854 854
Total Revenue $157,203 $ 11,834 $169,037
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Expenditures
Prosecuting Attorney Teen Court Program
4010101-122060-702010 Salaries $ 48,570 ($48,570) $ -0-
4010201-122060-702010 Salaries -0- 49,539 49,539
4010101-122060-722740 Fringe Benefits 27,360 ( 27,360) -0-
4010201-122060-722740 Fringe Benefits -0- 28,251 28,251
Sub-Total Pros. Atty. Teen Ct. Program $ 75,930 $ 1,860 $ 77,790
Prosecuting Attorney Juvenile Offender Backlog Reduction
4010101-122065-702010 Salaries $ 31,059 ($31,059) $ -0-
4010201-122065-702010 Salaries -0- 33,774 33,774
4010101-122065-722740 Fringe Benefits 2,796 ( 2,796) -0-
4010201-122065-722740 Fringe Benefits -0- 3,073 3,073
4010201-122065-750294 Materials/Supplies 2,217 -0- 2,217
Sub-Total Pros. Atty. Juv. Offender Backlog $ 36,072 $ 2,992 $ 39,064
Circuit Court Drug Court
3010401-121200-702010 Salaries $ 29,633 ($29,633) $ -0-
3010401-121200-722740 Fringe Benefits 15,568 ( 15,568) -0-
3010401-121200-750154 Exp Equip Expense -0- 1,200 1,200
Sub-Total Circuit Court Drug Court $ 45,201 ($44,001) $ 1,200
Circuit Court Peer Groups
3010401-121240-730373 Contracted Services$ -0- $ 3,000 $ 3,000
Sub-Total Circuit Court Peer Groups $ -0- $ 3,000 $ 3,000
Children’s Village Shelter Care Cottage
1060501-131010-750490 Security Supplies $ -0- $ 21,440 $ 21,440
Sub-Total Circuit Court Peer Groups $ -0- $ 21,440 $ 21,440
Juvenile Forum
1070401-113005-730373 Contracted Services$ -0- $ 16,000 $ 16,000
1070401-113005-731388 Printing -0- 2,000 2,000
Sub-Total Juvenile Forum $ -0- $ 18,000 $ 18,000
Information Sharing
4010201-111030-731388 Printing $ -0- $ 2,848 $ 2,848
4010201-111030-750154 Exp Equip Expense -0- 5,695 5,695
Sub-Total Information Sharing $ -0- $ 8,543 $ 8,543
Total Expenditures $157,203 $11,834 $169,037
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Gregory the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Potter supported by Gregory the Finance Committee and Personnel Committee Reports be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Potter supported by Gregory the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendations
in the Finance Committee and Personnel Committee Reports.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendments carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached), as amended, was
adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #07076)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, 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:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution recommends its adoption
contingent upon approval by Corporation Counsel of the final contract language.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #07076)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, 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:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07076 on April 18, 2007 reports
with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #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
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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 Highland
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.
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.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07076)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Miscellaneous Resolution #03267 established contract rates for fire dispatch services for the
period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008 based on number of calls which for 2007
is $19.95, and $20.65 for calendar year 2008.
2. This resolution establishes rates for fire dispatch per call as follows: $21.89 for 2009, $22.55
for 2010, $23.23 for 2011 and $23.93 for 2012.
3. This resolution approves Dispatch Services contract for the sixty (60) month period April 1,
2007 through March 31, 2012 for the following communities: Addison Township, Brandon
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Township, Commerce Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Independence
Township, Springfield Township, and North Oakland Fire Authority.
4. Estimated revenue for fire dispatch on the above listed contracts is $187,346 which is
$41,479 more than the Fiscal Year 2007 amended budget, which will be used to cover
increased operational costs and the cost of one additional dispatch specialist.
5. The balance of funds, $17,564, will be used to fund overtime.
6. The adjusted estimated annual cost of one additional dispatch specialist is $35,308 for
salaries and $18,854 for fringes for a total cost of $54,162.
7. The prorated cost of the new position for Fiscal Year 2007 is $14,938 for salaries and $7,977
for fringe benefits for a total of $22,915.
8. The adjusted estimated annual cost of the Office Assistant II position #4030510-10053 is
$36,965 for salaries and $19,740 for fringe benefits for a total of $56,705 which is included in
the current Fiscal Year 2007 budget.
9. The Fiscal Year 2007 Budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Revenue
4030510-116230-630539-99999 Dispatch Revenue $ 41,479
Total Revenues $ 41,479
Expenditures
4030510-116230-702010 Salaries $ 14,938
7030510-116230-712020 Overtime 17,564
4030510-116230-722740 Fringes 7,977
4030510-116230-750399 Office Supplies 1,000
Total Expenditures $ 41,479
10. Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009 budget will be included with the
County Executive Recommendations.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Coleman the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Potter supported by Coleman the Finance Committee and Personnel Committee Reports be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the reports were accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #07077)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, 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:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution recommends its adoption
contingent upon approval by Corporation Counsel of the final contract language.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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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.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07077)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Miscellaneous Resolution #02057 authorized a contract for the years 2002/2003/2005/2006
between the County and Oakland Community College.
2. Oakland Community College has requested to enter into a five-year contract with the
Oakland County Sheriff for police dispatch services to the college beginning approximately
April 1, 2007.
3. Contract rates are $82,170 for 2007, $89,338 for 2008, $99,680 for 2009, $102,460 for 2010
and $111,006 for 2011.
4. The revenue generated from this contract will offset Overtime in the Sheriff's Communications
unit to cover the increased workload.
5. A budget amendment is recommended for Fiscal Year 2007 as follows:
GENERAL FUND #10100 FY 2007
Revenues
4030510-116230-630539-99900 Dispatch Serv. $19,810
Total Revenues $19,810
Expenditures
4030510-116230-712020 Overtime $19,810
Total Expenditures $19,810
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6. Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009 budget will be included with the
County Executive Recommended Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Gregory the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Potter supported by Gregory the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector,
Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson,
Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07107
BY: Robert Gosselin, District #13
IN RE: REJECTING SIX NEW TAX INCREASES BY THE MICHIGAN HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan House of Representatives voted to raise taxes on families and businesses by
almost $200 million in a late night session on April 17, 2007; and
WHEREAS we reject the first of these tax increases: a 3570% increase on trash hauling tipping fees to
landfills which will cost taxpayers $150 million, Record Roll Call vote 108; and
WHEREAS we reject the second of these tax increases: a Phone Tax which will cost taxpayers $30
million, Record Roll Call vote 106; and
WHEREAS we reject the third of these tax increases: hurting Michigan alternative fuel companies with an
additional $3.9 million tax, Record Roll Call vote 103; and
WHEREAS we reject the fourth of these tax increases: raising taxes on companies with headquarters
outside of Michigan but that do business and hire employees in Michigan and will cost taxpayers $4.8
million, Record Roll Call vote 102; and
WHEREAS we reject the fifth of these tax increases: on businesses renting water softeners in Michigan
and will cost taxpayers $300,000.00, Record Roll Call vote 107; and
WHEREAS we reject the sixth of these tax increases: a change in the use of Proposal A that will add a
property tax to businesses renting property in Michigan and will cost taxpayers $5 million, Record Roll
Call vote 96; and
WHEREAS these new taxes create a financial burden on people and businesses, these new hidden taxes
should not be used to balance the budget of the State of Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does not
support these tax increases on the residents and businesses in Oakland County, State of Michigan. We
strongly urge the Senate of the State of Michigan to reject these tax increases.
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 County Senators, Speaker of the House Andy
Dillon and other Oakland County Representatives.
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Chairperson, we move 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,
MICHAEL ROGERS, JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Burns raised a point of order regarding the resolution being referred to the General
Government Committee.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07108
BY: Robert Gosselin, District #13
IN RE: REJECTING DEATH TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Michigan House Bill 4377 imposes a permanent Michigan Death Tax on the people and the
families of the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS a Death Tax is a negative means of trying to balance a deficit budget; and
WHEREAS the people of the State of Michigan are already overburdened with taxes and fees; and
WHEREAS an estate is intended for families and loved ones, people should have the right to leave their
estate to family members and those they love rather than the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS this is a tax increase of between 8% and 16% and will be newly imposed on individuals and
families, and will become known as the Michigan Death Tax, we reject such a tax increase.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does not
support this death tax, House Bill 4377, as a means of balancing the State budget on the backs of
Inheritors of Estates in Michigan.
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 County Senators, Speaker of the House Andy
Dillon and other Oakland County Representatives.
Chairperson, we move 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,
MICHAEL ROGERS, JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07109
BY: Eric Coleman, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY ON MAY
25TH AND THE “TAKE 25” INITIATIVE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the roots of National Missing Children's Day goes back to the 1970s and 1980s, when a
number of high profile child abductions revealed there existed no organized plans and efforts to find
missing children. The first case was Etan Patz who disappeared from a New York City street while on his
way to school, on May 25, 1979; and
WHEREAS the momentum and public awareness was heightened following the 29 missing and murdered
children of Atlanta. This led to photographs of missing children on milk cartons and, ultimately, a
nationwide movement; and
WHEREAS the United States Department of Justice estimates that more than 50,000 children will be
victims of non-family abductions each year. While the rate of recovery in such kidnappings is
approximately 99 percent, the trauma of abduction affects far too many. No young person in America
should ever know the terror of abduction, and no family should ever have to experience the nightmare of
having a loved one suddenly taken; and
WHEREAS in 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 National Missing Children’s Day. Each
administration since has honored this annual reminder to the nation to renew its efforts to reunite missing
children with their families and make child protection a national priority; and
WHEREAS National Missing Children’s Day is a reminder to all parents and guardians of the need for
high-quality photographs of their children for use in case of an emergency, and for the need for everyone
to pay close attention to the posters and photographs of missing children; and
WHEREAS on National Missing Children's Day, we join with families, law enforcement officials, and child
advocates to highlight our commitment to stopping the abduction and exploitation of children. During this
year's observance, we celebrate the progress we have made in safeguarding children, and we renew our
dedication to protecting our most vulnerable citizens and our most valuable resources; and
WHEREAS the National Center for Missing and Exploited children is promoting a national “Take 25”
initiative to encourage parents and educators to take 25 minutes on May 25th to talk to children about
ways to be safer; and
WHEREAS not just on Missing Children’s day, but everyday, each of us, in our own way, must do all we
can to bring our missing children home; and
WHEREAS we applaud the partnership of the National Association of Counties and the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children, from which the Oakland County Board of Commissioners created the
Prevention of the Sexual Exploitation of Children Taskforce, whose dedicated members are hosting the
first town hall meeting in the nation on May 2, 2007, to give parents, schools officials, and community
leaders the resources and necessary tools to help protect children. This hopefully will be a catalyst for
other communities to spearhead similar efforts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaim May 25, 2007, as National Missing Children's Day in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call upon Oakland
County families, law enforcement officials, and child advocates to join in commemorating this observance
by participating in the “Take 25” initiative and celebrating those children who have been returned to their
loved ones, remembering those young people who are missing, and continuing to work together on every
front to protect our children from those who would seek to harm them.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; the Prevention of the
Sexual Exploitation of Children Taskforce; and the Oakland County Child Abuse and Neglect Council.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC COLEMAN, VINCENT GREGORY, JIM
NASH, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID
WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, MIKE
ROGERS, ROBERT GOSSELIN, CHRISTINE
LONG, THOMAS MIDDLETON, GEORGE
SUAREZ, TIM BURNS, KAREN SPECTOR,
DAVID COULTER, MATTIE HATCHETT, TIM
GREIMEL, HUGH CRAWFORD, JOHN SCOTT,
MICHAEL GINGELL, BRADFORD JACOBSEN,
DAVID POTTS, EILEEN, KOWALL, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, BILL BULLARD, JEFF POTTER
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Moved by Coleman supported by Hatchett to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #07109 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL CHILDREN’S
DAY ON MAY 25TH AND THE “TAKE 25” INITIATIVE.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07109 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY ON MAY 25TH AND THE “TAKE 25” INITIATIVE carried.
Moved by Coleman supported by Hatchett the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward,
Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07110
BY: Karen Spector, District #16, Tim Burns, District #19, David Woodward, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR SAFE SCHOOLS AND ANTI-BULLYING
PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS according to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, almost 30% of youth
in the United States are estimated to be involved in bullying as either the bully, a target of bullying, or
both; and
WHEREAS research in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that one out of every
three students in grades 6 through 10 have been involved in a bullying incident; and
WHEREAS teen bullying is often a warning sign that children and teens are heading for trouble and are at
risk for serious violence. Teens who bully are more likely to engage in other delinquent behavior (e.g.,
vandalism, shoplifting, truancy, and drug use) into adulthood; and
WHEREAS according to the Center for Disease Control, bullies are four times more likely than non-bullies
to be convicted of crimes by age 24; and
WHEREAS harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school-shooting incidents,
according to the U.S. Secret Service Report, May 2002; and
WHEREAS according to Oakland Schools, bullying is the most frequently occurring form of violence in
schools; and
WHEREAS in the wake of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting tragedy in Colorado, Oakland
County Prosecutor David Gorcyca launched a very successful anti-bullying program entitled, “The School
Violence Prevention Program”; and
WHEREAS funding for the anti-bullying program provided for a full-time social worker who taught
teaching faculty and students at area schools to appropriately deal with bullying; and
WHEREAS the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) previously provided partial funding for the
Special Revenue Social Worker I (Position 41101-09819) in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The
position was sunset on December 24, 2005; and
WHEREAS the anti-bullying program helped teach more than 47,000 students about bullying and conflict
resolution in 135 schools; and
WHEREAS in schools where the program was implemented administrators noticed a decline of 20 to 30
percent in behavioral problem and disciplinary issues; and
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WHEREAS the County’s anti-bullying program was forced to end at the beginning of 2006, due to a cut in
federal funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners expresses
strong support for the anti-bullying program to improve the safety of young people and reduce school
violence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves a
budget amendment in the amount of up to $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Contingency Fund
needed to re-establish the Prosecuting Attorney’s School Violence Program, including the reinstatement
of the Social Worker position (Position 41101-09819).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests that the
Prosecuting Attorney’s School Violence Program be included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
KAREN SPECTOR, DAVID WOODWARD,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, VINCENT
GREGORY, HELAINE ZACK, MATTIE
HATCHETT, TIM BURNS, ERIC COLEMAN,
GEORGE SUAREZ, JIM NASH, DAVID
COULTER
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07111
BY: Michael J. Gingell, District #3, Bradford Jacobsen, District #1, Eileen Kowall, District #6, and Helaine
Zack, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2007
AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, along with its provider network,
continues to work diligently to raise awareness of mental illness, to combat the stigma that exists in
relation to mental illness and to provide quality mental health services to the consumers of Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS one in five (20%) of all Americans will experience a mental disorder that requires treatment at
some point in their lives; and
WHEREAS stigma and stereotypes associated with mental illnesses can keep individuals living with such
an illness from seeking treatment that could improve their quality of life and help them manage the illness
effectively; and
WHEREAS mental illnesses are biologically based brain disorders. They cannot be overcome through
“will power” and are not related to a person’s “character” or intelligence; and
WHEREAS mental health is critical for our well-being and vitality as well as that of our families,
communities and businesses; and
WHEREAS the World Health Organization has found that mental illness ranks first in terms of causing
disability in the United States and is the most prevalent health problem in America today; and
WHEREAS one in 10 children has a serious mental health disorder that, if untreated, can lead to school
failure, physical illness, substance abuse and even suicide; and
WHEREAS mental illnesses are common to all countries and cause immense suffering. People with these
disorders are often subjected to social isolation, poor quality of life and increased mortality.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby
proclaim the month of May, 2007 as Mental Health Month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon the citizens,
government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools of Oakland County to
recommit themselves to increasing the awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for
appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illnesses.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL GINGELL, EILEEN KOWALL, BILL
BULLARD, CHRISTINE LONG, JEFF POTTER,
DAVID POTTS, ROBERT GOSSELIN, MIKE
ROGERS, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID
COULTER, HELAINE ZACK, VINCENT
GREGORY, ERIC COLEMAN, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, HUGH
CRAWFORD, JOHN SCOTT, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, TIM GREIMEL, MATTIE
HATCHETT, GEORGE SUAREZ, JIM NASH,
DAVID WOODWARD, KAREN SPECTOR, TIM
BURNS
Moved by Gingell supported by Coulter to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #07111 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR RECOGNIZING THE
MONTH OF MAY, 2007 AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Jacobsen, Kowall. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on RESOLUTION
#07111 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY,
2007 AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY carried.
Moved by Gingell supported by Coulter the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard,
Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel,
Jacobsen, Kowall, Long. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
The Board adjourned at 11:17 a.m. to the call of the Chair or May 10, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson