OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES · l. Emergency Management - Adoption of the Final Amended 9-1-1 Service Plan for the County of Oakland and Authorization to Levy Emergency

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OAKLAND COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MINUTES

November 18, 1999

Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 10:13 A.M. in theCourthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.

Roll called.

PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine,Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever,Suarez, Taub. (25)

ABSENT: None. (0)

Quorum present.

Invocation given by Commissioner Dingeldey.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of former County ClerkLynn D. Allen, who passed away on November 3, 1999.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Moved by Colasanti supported by Jensen the minutes of the October 28, 1999Board meeting be approved.

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,as printed.

Moved by Devine supported by Patterson the rules be suspended and theagenda be amended as follows:

ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDAFINANCE COMMITTEE

n. Department of Management and Budget/Equalization Division - Approvalof Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division AssistanceServices with the City of Ferndale

GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEb. Board of Commissioner/Library Board - Deletion of One (1) Student

Position and the Creation of One (1) GF/GP General Clerical PTNE(1,000 hr/yr) Position

e. Central Services - Oakland County International Airport - 1999 GrantProgram Acceptance - Taxiway Lighting/Signage

PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEEa. Drain Commissioner - Septage Unloading Site Project; $100,000 Grant

Application/Acceptancec. Miscellaneous Resolution #99128, Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s

Request to Relinquish County-Owned Property - Commerce TownshipWater Supply System

Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 18, 1999

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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEEb. Emergency Management - Tornado Warning System Expansion - City

of Novic. Prosecuting Attorney - 2000 Cooperative Reimbursement Programd. Circuit/District/Probate Courts - Judicial Information Management

System (JIMS)ITEM NOT ON BOARD AGENDA

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEEl. Emergency Management - Adoption of the Final Amended 9-1-1 Service

Plan for the County of Oakland and Authorization to Levy EmergencyTelephone Operations Surcharge

(Reason for suspension of: C Finance Committee, item n - Waiver of Rule XII.C.2. Taken up by the

Personnel Committee prior to review by the liaison committee (Finance);C General Government Committee, item b, Planning and Building Committee,

item a, Public Services Committee, items b, c and d - Waiver ofRule XII.C. Direct Referral to Finance Committee;

C General Government Committee, item e - Waiver of Appendix “A” - PerMiscellaneous Resolution #99252, Grant Procedure Acceptance - RequiresCorporation Counsel Approval;

C Planning and Building Committee, item c - Waiver of Rule XII.C. NeverReferred by the Board to the Finance Committee;

C Public Services Committee, item l - Waiver of Rule III. 5-Day Notice forAgenda Items)

AYES: Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend therules and amend the agenda carried.

County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from ChairpersonJohn McCulloch requesting confirmation of the following appointments, perMiscellaneous Resolution #99218, to the Electrical Energy Evaluation Task Force:Sue Douglas (Chairperson), David Moffitt, Terry Sever, David Galloway andKaren Lewis (Rochester Councilwoman). Brenda Causey-Mitchell, Charles Palmer andNancy Dingeldey were appointed as Commissioner Alternates. There being noobjections, the appointments were confirmed.

County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from County ExecutiveL. Brooks Patterson requesting confirmation of the following appointments to theElectrical Energy Evaluation Task Force: Vern Kors, Paul Whitman andKarl Greimel. There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.

The Chairperson made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is nowcalled on Fiscal Year 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Application. Arethere any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons requested to speak andthe Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.

The Chairperson made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is nowcalled on the 9-1-1 Telephone Surcharge. Are there any persons present who wishto speak?” The following persons addressed the Board: Ryan Gesund,Robert Jackson, Greg Dirasian, Carol Ashmiller, Phillip Ross, David Moffitt, BillMcMaster, Tim Melton, Robert Daddow, John Corsego and Farmington Hills PoliceChief William Dwyer. No other persons requested to speak and the Chairpersondeclared the Public Hearing closed.

A tape recording was played highlighting upcoming changes to the CommunityMental Health System.

Commissioner Garfield, along with Chairperson McCulloch, recognized membersof the Oakland County Probate Court, Family Division, for their efforts toparticipate in the Division’s Youth Community Service Program. Proclamations


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were presented to G. “Doc” Prud’homme, Robert Proudfoot, Mike Amshay,Palmer Sesti and Keith Lindsey.

Commissioner Douglas recognized the following people for their effortswhich resulted in being awarded the 1999 Outstanding Joint Public ServicesProject Honorable Mention - CLEMIS Award: Robert Daddow, Pat Coates,Eric Coleman, John McCulloch, John Mahoney, Joe Sullivan, William Dwyer,Michael McCabe and the various participating municipalities.

Commissioner Patterson introduced David VanderVeen, Director of CentralServices, who spoke of the Oakland International Airport’s Beautification Projectand 1999 Awards received from the Charter Township of Waterford and Keep MichiganBeautiful, Inc.

Moved by Douglas supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolutions on theConsent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). TheChairperson stated that Finance Committee, items c and d, were being moved underFinance Committee on the Regular Agenda. (The vote on this motion appears onpage 490.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by anasterisk [*]):

* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99263BY: Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey, District #11IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF WIXOMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established anEnvironmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per MiscellaneousResolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing intoenvironmental infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages andtownships (CVT’s); and

WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Wixom hassubmitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement ofexpenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation ofimprovement project; and

WHEREAS the City of Wixom is requesting reimbursement for Storm WaterManagement Education Program as well as the rehabilitation of various sanitarymanholes to eliminate infiltration/intrusion within the city system; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of Wixomequals $55,848.88; and

WHEREAS if the Board of Commissioners approves this resolution, the Cityof Wixom may request release of future years’ allocations, as funding becomesavailable, or at it’s option, submit a different project for Board consideration.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapprove the Storm Water Management Education Program and the rehabilitation ofvarious sanitary manholes submitted by the City of Wixom, as eligible forreimbursement of funds from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund Program

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $55,848.88 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repaymentto the City of Wixom for expenses incurred in connection with environmentalremediation or improvement projects.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey

Copy of Resolution of Intent to Participate in the Oakland CountyEnvironmental Infrastructure Program from the City of Wixom on file inCounty Clerk’s office.

(The vote for this motion appears on page 490.)


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* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99273BY: Donald Jensen, District #15; John McCulloch, District #22;Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23; George Suarez, District #24IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF ROYAL OAKTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established anEnvironmental Infrastructure Fund and Disbursement Policy per MiscellaneousResolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing intoinfrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships(CVT’s); and

WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Royal Oak hassubmitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement ofexpenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation ofimprovement project; and

WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak is requesting reimbursement for work thatincludes constructing relief sewers in Greenfield Road, Crooks Road, Mankato andMiddlesex to increase combined and sanitary sewer system capacity and mitigatechronic basement flooding in these specific areas of the City; and

WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has requested reimbursement from the Countyin the amount of $245,308.64; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of Royal Oakis $245,308.64 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to theCity of Royal Oak for expenses incurred in connection with environmentalremediation or improvement projects.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapprove the construction of relief sewers in Greenfield Road, Crooks Road,Mankato and Middlesex to increase combined and sanitary sewer system capacity andmitigate chronic basement flooding within these areas, as eligible for fundingfrom the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $245,308.64 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the City of Royal Oak for expensesincurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.John McCullochDistrict #22

Copy of City of Royal Oak’s Resolution and Project Description on file inCounty Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99273)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF ROYAL OAKTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewedthe above-referenced resolution and finds that $245,308.64 is available in theEnvironmental Infrastructure Fund to reimburse the City of Royal Oak for thisproject, no additional appropriation is required.

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* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99275BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - FISCAL YEAR 2000 COOPERATIVEREIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (CRP) CONTRACT ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency, Office of Child Support,has approved the Oakland County Friend of the Court’s Fiscal Year 2000 Title IV-D


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Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Contract, effective October 1, 1999through September 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2000 Title IV-D program totals $9,510,606 of which$88,528 will be funded by fees collected, with the balance, $9,422,078, fundedby the State, ($6,663,360) and the County ($2,758,718); and

WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive’s ContractReview Process.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersaccepts the Fiscal Year 2000 Cooperative Reimbursement Program Contract throughSeptember 30, 2000 for the Friend of the Court in the amount of $9,422,078.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future levels of service, including personnel,are contingent upon the level of funding from the State for this program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this contract does not obligatethe County to any future commitment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chaiperson of the Board of Commissionersis authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement and to approve amendmentsand extentions up to fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistentwith the agreement as approved.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of theforegoing resolution.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.


* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99276BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 1999/2000 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL GRANT ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98126, the Sheriff Departmentapplied to the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway SafetyPlanning for $1,015,080 in grant funding from Public Act 416 to conduct secondaryroad patrol activities for the period October 1, 1999 throughSeptember 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway SafetyPlanning has awarded Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $1,015,080, or100% of the application amount which is a 4.58% increase over the 1998/1999award; and

WHEREAS the attached schedule shows the total award contributed by theState equals the budgeted cost of the program, a Sheriff's Department grant matchis not required, and an additional appropriation is not required; and

WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any futurecommitment.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the 1999/2000 Public Act 416 Secondary Road Patrol Grant from the Stateof Michigan Department of State Police in the amount of $1,015,080 and theFiscal Year 2000 Budget be amended, as specified in the attached schedule, toaccount for the grant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized tosign the grant agreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions,within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grantagreement approved.


FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of Oakland County Sheriff Department, 1999/2000 Secondary Road Patrol,Application vs. Award, on file in County Clerk’s office.



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* REPORT (Misc. #99243)BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: SUPPORT FOR WAY TO GO! PROGRAMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referencedresolution on November 2, 1999, reports with the recommendation that theresolution be adopted.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptanceof the foregoing report.

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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99243BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub, District #12; Dan Devine, Jr., District #14;Donald W. Jensen, District #15; Fran Amos, District #5; Nancy Dingeldey,District #11IN RE: SUPPORT FOR WAY TO GO! PROGRAMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS teenagers are reported to have the highest rate of trafficinfractions and accidents; and

WHEREAS Way To Go! is a positive reinforcement program designed toencourage safe teen driving; and

WHEREAS new teen drivers often respond well to positive reinforcementencouraging them to be careful drivers; and

WHEREAS Way To Go! is supported by volunteers, area high schools, localbusinesses and the 48th District Court which has established a goal of reducingthe number of accidents and tickets received by teen drivers by ten percentwithin the first year.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersdoes hereby support the mission and goals of the Way To Go! program andrecognizes the importance of improving the driving safety of our youngest andmost inexperienced drivers.

Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Shelley G. Taub, Dan Devine, Jr.,Donald W. Jensen, Fran Amos,Nancy Dingeldey, David L. Moffitt,Thomas A. Law


* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99277BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF NOVITo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by MiscellaneousResolutions #7865, #7971 and #8664 accepted Federal grants to defray a portionof the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland CountyTornado Warning System; and

WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percentas has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners byvarious miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percentwith the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs forthe siren purchased; and

WHEREAS the City of Novi has executed the attached purchase agreement; andWHEREAS the City of Novi has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the

total estimated cost of one siren; andWHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the City of Novi

agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will beresponsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said sirenspurchased under this agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorize the appropriation of $4,250, consistent with the attached budget, asOakland County’s match.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation iscontingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between theCounty and the City of Novi.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move theadoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of City of Novi Budget Summary and Purchase Agreement on file inCounty Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99277)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADOWARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF NOVITo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewedthe above-referenced resolution and finds:

1. The City of Novi has issued a purchase agreement for the purchase ofone fire siren and has requested to become part of the County’scentrally activated tornado warning system.

2. Total cost of the siren is $17,000.3. The City of Novi has agreed to pay $12,750, seventy-five percent

(75%) of the estimated cost of the sirens.4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the

estimated cost, $4,250.5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership

and be responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for thesiren.

6. Funds are available in the 1999 Contingency Account to cover theCounty’s share of the purchase cost.

7. The County’s portion of $4,250 is requested to be transferred fromthe 1999 Contingency Account to the Emergency Management line itemfor Capital Outlay as follows:ExpenseDEPT/OCA/PCA/OBJECT4-90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($4,250)Expense4-18-221112-60000-9169 Misc. Cap. Outlay $4,250

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* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99278BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - FISCAL YEAR 2000 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM(CRP) CONTRACT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Family Independence Agency of the State of Michigan has awardedthe Office of the Prosecuting Attorney grant funding in the amount of $1,614,205for the period October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney was notified of availablegrant funding via a letter dated October 6, 1999, as attached, necessitating theneed to expedite the application/acceptance process outside of the adopted grantprocedures; and

WHEREAS the attached letter requires that a signed acceptance be returnedprior to November 29, 1999; and

WHEREAS this is the 27 year of grant acceptance for this program; andth

WHEREAS the contract renewal will maintain proportionate funding levels of$1,174,224 (72.74%) by the State and $439,981 (27.26%) by the County for a totalprogram of $1,614,205, which is the application amount; and


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WHEREAS the required County match of $439,981 is available in theFiscal Year 2000 Adopted Budget under the Prosecuting Attorney's Grant Match lineitem; and

WHEREAS acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to anyfuture commitment; and

WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County ExecutiveContract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant AcceptanceProcedures.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersaccepts the contract renewal for the Prosecuting Attorney's CooperativeReimbursement Program in the total amount of $1,614,205 for the period ofOctober 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 (State, $1,174,224 [72.74%]; Countymatch, $439,981 [27.26%]).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel,will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the State for thisprogram.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissionersis authorized to execute the contract agreement and to approve amendments andextensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent withthe original agreement as approved.



Copy of Oakland County Grant Application/Acceptance Summary Report andattachments on file in County Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99278)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - FISCAL YEAR 2000 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM(CRP) CONTRACT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. The Office of Prosecuting Attorney has applied for, and is acceptinga Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) grant from the FamilyIndependence Agency of the State of Michigan.

2. This is the 27th year of grant acceptance for this program.3. The contract renewal is in the amount of $1,174,224 (72.74%) by the

State and $439,981 (27.26%) by the County for a total program of$1,614,205.

4. A County match in the amount of $439,981 is available in theFiscal Year 2000 Adopted Budget under the Prosecuting Attorney’sGrant match line item.

5. Amendments will be made to the Fiscal Year 2000 Adopted Budget toreflect the acceptance of this grant as shown in Schedule A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of Schedule A on file in County Clerk’s office.


* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99261 BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - FISCAL YEAR 1999 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE(SCAAP) GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98126, the Sheriff Departmentapplied to Office of Justice Program, U.S. Department of Justice, in conjunctionwith the Immigration and Naturalization Service for financial assistance for theperiod 10/1/98 through 6/30/99; and


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WHEREAS due to the application procedure where a listing of possibleillegal aliens is sent to OJP for their determination of payment, a Report to theChairperson was not completed as specified in the Grant Rules; and

WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Department applied for $516,153 in Federal funds fromthe SCAAP grant; and

WHEREAS the Sheriff has been notified of an award of $86,181, which is16.6% of the original application; and

WHEREAS a Sheriff's Department Grant Match is not required, and anadditional appropriation is not required; and

WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any futurecommitment.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproved the Fiscal Year 1998 State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant Acceptancein the amount of $86,181 and the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget be amended to accountfor this revenue.



FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99261)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - FISCAL YEAR 1999 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE(SCAAP) GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, in conjunction with theImmigration and Naturalization Service provides Federal assistanceto states and local governments that have incurred costs forincarcerating illegal aliens who have been convicted of State orlocal offenses.

2. The Sheriff’s Department applied for financial assistance bysubmitting the proper application for possible illegal aliensincarcerated during the first three quarters of Fiscal Year 1999 andreceived an award of $86,181.

3. Since there is no grant match or cost directly involved in thisendeavor, the revenue will be used to offset theSheriff’s Department Corrective Services overtime budget.

4. The budget for Fiscal Year 2000 should be amended as follows:Revenue43-013301-20000-0113 Grants - Federal $86,181Expense43-023301-20000-2002 Overtime 86,181

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Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:AYES: Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,

Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub,Amos. (25)

NAYS: None. (0)

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on theConsent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports accepted).

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99279BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – ADOPTION OF THE FINAL AMENDED 9-1-1 SERVICE PLANFOR THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND AUTHORIZATION TO LEVY EMERGENCY TELEPHONEOPERATIONS SURCHARGETo the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, byMiscellaneous Resolution #86245 (dated August 21, 1986), adopted the Final 9-1-1Service Plan for Oakland County pursuant to the Emergency Telephone Services


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Enabling Act, Michigan Public Act 32 of 1986, thereby authorizing County-wide9-1-1 service to be implemented in Oakland County; and

WHEREAS the Oakland County 9-1-1 system became operationalNovember 14, 1988; and

WHEREAS since 1988 there have been many technological and legislativechanges regarding 9-1-1 systems, as well as revised requirements identified byOakland County public safety agencies and supported by the Oakland County Boardof Commissioners, providing for greater interoperability of public safetytelecommunications and radio communications systems; and

WHEREAS recently passed statutes mandate that all final 9-1-1 service plansin the State of Michigan be amended to address the requirements of the WirelessService Order issued by the Federal Communications Commission; and

WHEREAS these changes and mandates necessitate amendments to the originalFinal 9-1-1 Service Plan for the County of Oakland; and

WHEREAS a county may amend its Final 9-1-1 Service Plan by complying withthe procedures prescribed in Section 312 of the Emergency Telephone ServiceEnabling Act, Michigan Public Act 32 of 1986, as amended; and

WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #99045, the Board of Commissionersestablished an Ad Hoc 9-1-1 Advisory Committee to formulate proposed changes tothe 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Plan for future adoption by the Board ofCommissioners; and

WHEREAS the Ad Hoc 9-1-1 Advisory Committee has formulated proposed changesand incorporated them into the document entitled the Tentative Amended 9-1-1Service Plan for the County of Oakland with favorable recommendation for theadoption by the Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS Public Act 29 of 1994 enables the Board of Commissioners toauthorize a telephone surcharge up to four (4%) percent for emergency telephoneoperations; and

WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #98308dated December 10, 1998, authorized the levy of the aforementioned surchargecontingent upon a thorough investigation as to availability of an alternatesource of funds; and

WHEREAS a comprehensive financial and operational review of County financeshas been performed by the Department of Management and Budget in conjunction withdevelopment of the County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001Biennial Budget Recommendation with the determination that an alternative sourceof funds is not available; and

WHEREAS the County Executive recommends adoption of the attached TentativeAmended 9-1-1 Service Plan for the County of Oakland and authorization of thevarious telephone companies throughout the County to levy a four (4%) percentsurcharge for emergency telephone operations which would generate sufficientfunds (approximately $6 million annually) to address the interoperabilityrequirements of all public safety agencies in Oakland County; and

WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #99163(dated August 5, 1999), authorized the publication of the Tentative Amended 9-1-1Service Plan; and

WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has, on October 5, 1999 andNovember 18, 1999, held two public hearings on the issue of amending the 9-1-1Service Plan; and

WHEREAS all of the public safety entities named as PSAPs in the TentativeAmended 9-1-1 Service Plan have indicated their willingness to continue servingas PSAPs under the Final Amended 9-1-1 Service Plan; and

WHEREAS the County has only received one partial withdrawal from theAmended 9-1-1 Service Plan, which will have the effect of excluding the portionof the City of Northville located outside the geographic boundaries ofOakland County (as that area is already serviced by another 9-1-1 District).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves and adopts the attached Final Amended 9-1-1 Service Plan for the Countyof Oakland.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes thevarious telephone companies throughout the County to levy four (4%) percentsurcharge for emergency telephone operations which would generate sufficientfunds (approximately $6 million annually) to address the interoperabilityrequirements of all public safety agencies in Oakland County.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the telephone operating surcharge will beevaluated annually to determine whether rates and unit growth have increasedrevenue beyond the estimated 3% annual revenue growth to allow the Board ofCommissioners to consider a decrease in the surcharge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the telephone operating surcharge for emergencyphone operations will cease on December 31, 2006.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoptionof the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Final Amended 9-1-1 Service Plan for the County of Oakland on filein County Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99279)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – ADOPTION OF THE FINAL AMENDED 9-1-1 SERVICE PLANFOR THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND AUTHORIZATION TO LEVY EMERGENCY TELEPHONEOPERATIONS SURCHARGETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


C The resolution adopts the Final Amended 9-1-1 Service Plan for theCounty of Oakland, including the authorization for the varioustelephone companies to levy a four percent (4%) surcharge for emergencytelephone operations.

C This surcharge will raise approximately $6 million in revenue annually,which will be the primary source of funding to cover the annualoperating expenditures of the enhanced 9-1-1 system as detailed on theattached schedule.

C The Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 Budget will be amended, asthe plan is implemented.

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Moved by Millard supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.

Moved by Melton supported by McPherson the resolution be amended asfollows:

Add the following WHEREAS paragraphs:WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the

significant impact that a monthly emergency telephone surcharge willhave on the senior population within Oakland County that exist on amodest and fixed income; and

WHEREAS excluding the senior population that resides in OaklandCounty whose household income falls within two-hundred (200%) of theFederally established poverty guidelines will have a nominal impact onthe total revenue generated from the monthly emergency telephoneoperating surcharge.

Add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs:BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of

Commissioners approves the exclusion of qualified senior citizens frombeing levied the four (4%) percent surcharge for emergency telephoneoperations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners identifies qualified senior citizens as being thoseresidents who can provide documented proof that they have attained theage of sixty-two (62) and that their income is less than two-hundred(200%) of the current household poverty level, as established by theFederal Government.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners shall annually evaluate the exclusion of senior citizensfrom the emergency telephone operating surcharge to determine theimpact on the total revenue that is generated by the surcharge.


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The Chairperson requested an opinion from Corporation Counsel; AssistantCorporation Counsel Jeff Kaelin’s opinion was that the amendment was illegal -it supercedes State law. He felt the concept required further investigation.

The Chairperson suggested Commissioner Melton consider submitting a secondresolution, thereby allowing Corporation Counsel to review the resolution andinvestigate the legality.

Commissioner Melton requested the amendment on the floor beaddressed first.

Commissioner Devine moved to table the resolution to date certain,December 16, 1999. The Chairperson stated the motion was improper.

Discussion followed.

Moved by Douglas supported by Law to amend Melton’s amendment as follows:C Delete the three (3) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs and the second

WHEREAS paragraph, andC Add the following WHEREAS paragraph:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will continue toexplore all programs to assist the senior population in Oakland Countyin assisting in paying this surcharge.


Commissioner Melton stated that his amendment would be contingent onCorporation Counsel’s review and committee approval.

Commissioner Douglas withdrew her amendment; Commissioner Law withdrew hissupport.

Deputy Corporation Counsel Jody McLeod stated that this was an improperform of amendment. The Chairperson ruled the amendment out of order.

The Chairperson stated a “YES” vote would approve Melton’s originalamendment and a “NO” vote would not.

Vote on Melton’s amendment:AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Galloway, Garfield,

Gregory, McPherson, Melton, Moffitt, Suarez, Appel. (12)NAYS: Dingeldey, Douglas, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, Millard, Obrecht,

Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos. (13)

A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.

Vote on resolution:AYES: Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory,

Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel. (22)

NAYS: Garfield, Melton, Causey-Mitchell. (3)

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99271BY: Commissioner Lawrence Obrecht, District #3IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THETOWNSHIP OF ADDISONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established anEnvironmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per MiscellaneousResolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing intoinfrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships(CVT’s); and


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WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Township of Addison hassubmitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement ofexpenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation ofimprovement project; and

WHEREAS the Township of Addison is requesting partial reimbursement for thepurchase of 229 acres of a fragile watershed area that contains the headwatersof three rivers, which can be used as a rechargeable area of the aquifer and asa catch basin to aid in flood control; and

WHEREAS the Township of Addison has requested reimbursement from the Countyin the amount of $22,762.63; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the Township ofAddison is $22,762.63 for Fiscal Year 1999 from the Environmental InfrastructureFund as repayment to the Township of Addison for expenses incurred in connectionwith environmental remediation or improvement projects.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapprove the purchase of 229 acres of a fragile watershed area, by the Townshipof Addison, as eligible for reimbursement from the EnvironmentalInfrastructure Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $22,762.63 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the Township of Addison for expensesincurred in connection with the purchase of the acreage described above.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Lawrence ObrechtDistrict #3

Copy of Township of Addison’s Resolution - Infrastructure Fund ExpenseReimbursement Request, on file in County Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99271)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THETOWNSHIP OF ADDISONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewedthe above-referenced resolution and finds that $22,762.63 is available in theEnvironmental Infrastructure Fund to reimburse the Township of Addison for thisproject, no additional appropriation is required.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory,Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


(The resolution was brought back before the Board for consideration.)

Moved by Obrecht supported by McCulloch to reconsider the resolution.

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to reconsidercarried and the resolution was back before the Board.

Moved by Obrecht supported by McCulloch to amend the resolution in the BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph by changing the Account Number to#90-263201-41000-3985.

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.


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Vote on resolution, as amended:AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen,

Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,was adopted.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99270BY: Commissioner Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF HUNTINGTON WOODSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Huntington Woodshas submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement ofexpenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation ofimprovement project; and

WHEREAS the City of Huntington Woods is requesting reimbursement forexpenses incurred through the development of the George W. Kuhn DrainProject; and

WHEREAS the City of Huntington Woods has requested reimbursement from theCounty in the amount of $27,379.77; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City ofHuntington Woods is $27,379.77 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund asrepayment to the City of Huntington Woods for expenses incurred in connectionwith environmental remediation or improvement projects.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the City of Huntington Woods’ proposal to offset the City’s expensesincurred in the development of the George W. Kuhn Drain Project, as eligible forreimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $27,379.77 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the City of Huntington Woods for expensesincurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Michelle Friedman AppelDistrict #23

Copy of City of Huntington Woods’ Resolution - Infrastructure Fund ExpenseReimbursement Request, on file in County Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99270)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF HUNTINGTON WOODSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewedthe above-referenced resolution and finds that $27,379.77 is available in theEnvironmental Infrastructure Fund to reimburse the City of Huntington Woods forthis project, no additional appropriation is required.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Appel the resolution be adopted.

Moved by Douglas supported by Appel to amend the resolution in the BE ITFURTHER RESOLVED paragraph by changing the Account Number to#90-263242-41000-3985.


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Vote on resolution, as amended:AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law,

McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,Devine. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


REPORT (Misc. #99268)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THECHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution onNovember 4, 1999, hereby recommends that the resolution be approved with thefollowing amendment to the third WHEREAS paragraph:

WHEREAS the Charter Township of Independence is requestingreimbursement for the first draw (30% of the cost) to purchase a SCADA(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system to monitor all thetownship’s sanitary lift stations, well houses and storage tanks; andChairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of

the foregoing report.FINANCE COMMITTEE

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99268BY: Commissioners David Galloway, District #2; Lawrence Obrecht, District #3;Frank Millard, District #4IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THECHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established anEnvironmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per MiscellaneousResolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing intoinfrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships(CVT’s); and

WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township ofIndependence has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County forreimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environmentremediation of improvement project; and

WHEREAS the Charter Township of Independence is requesting reimbursementfor the first draw (30% of the cost) to purchase a SCADA system to monitor allthe township’s sanitary lift stations, well houses and storage tanks; and

WHEREAS the Charter Township of Independence has requested reimbursementfrom the County in the amount of $42,744; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the Charter Townshipof Independence is $112,473.23 for Fiscal Year 1999 from the EnvironmentalInfrastructure Fund as repayment for expenses incurred in connection withenvironmental remediation or improvement projects.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapprove the purchase of a new SCADA system, by the Charter Township ofIndependence, as eligible for reimbursement from the EnvironmentalInfrastructure Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $42,744 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the Charter Township of Independence forexpenses incurred in connection with the purchase of the system described above.

Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.David Galloway, District #2Lawrence Obrecht, District #3Frank Millard, District #4


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Copy of Charter Township of Independence’s Resolution AuthorizingEnvironmental Infrastructure Fund Expense Reimbursement Request and ProjectDescription on file in County Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99268)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THECHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. $42,744 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund toreimburse the Charter Township of Independence for this project, noadditional appropriation is required.

2. Additional funds may be released, up to an accumulated total of$112,473.23 in Fiscal Year 2000 for this project upon submission ofproper invoices.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Millard the Finance Committee Report beaccepted.

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.

Moved by Douglas supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.

Moved by Douglas supported by Millard the resolution be amended to coincidewith the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.



Moved by Douglas supported by Galloway the resolution be amended in the BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph by changing the Account Number to#90-263210-41000-3985.


Vote on resolution, as amended:AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,

Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez,Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey. (23)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99280BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FOURTH QUARTER 1999 DEVELOPMENTAPPROPRIATION TRANSFERTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a singleappropriation within the Department of Information Technology budget and then anamount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user department with asummary report to the Finance Committee; and

WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the FourthQuarter 1999 data processing development charges to be $575,770 and the imagingdevelopment charge to be $97,506 for the governmental fund Countydepartments; and

WHEREAS direct charges to non-governmental fund departments are $633,119and non-County agencies are $56,175 for the Fourth Quarter 1999; and


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WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund County departmentsis needed to fund these development charges.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionershas reviewed the Fourth Quarter 1999 Data Processing Development and approves thefourth quarter appropriation transfer.


FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of Information Technology, Data Processing Development Summary, 4thQuarter 1999, and Information Technology - Reserve Fund, Development/SupportDetail - Fourth Quarter, 1999, on file in County Clerk’s office.

Moved by Douglas supported by Suarez the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, Melton, Millard,Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (23)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99281BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS - FLEET EXPANSION OF (1)VAN FOR TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS Telephone Communications has a need to lease one (1) van from theCounty fleet to accommodate the transportation needs of the TelephoneCommunications technical staff in replacing the current Centrex system with aCounty-owned Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone system, commonly referredto as Customer Premise Equipment (CPE); and

WHEREAS the lease cost for one (1) van is approximately $400 a month,accumulating to $4,800 annually; and

WHEREAS a one-time capital cost of $15,672 for the vehicle will come fromCommunications Fund Balance.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorizes the one (1) van to be added to the County fleet.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000 - 2001 Biennial Budget beamended as follows:

Telephone Communications Fund - Capital Costs675-18-675143-10000-8001 O.T. Out - Communications $15,672675-18-675143-10000-8005 Est. Changes in Fund Equity ( 15,672)

$ -0- Motor Pool Fund FY 2000 FY 2001 Revenue661-13-661001-10-0635 Leased Equipment 4,800 $ 4,800 661-13-661003-10-1701 O.T. In 15,672

20,472 Expense661-13-661002-10-3900 Depreciation 4,800 4,800 661-13-661002-10-8005 Est. Changes in Fund Equity 15,672

20,472 $ -0- $ -0-

Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of theforegoing resolution.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway. (23)

NAYS: None. (0)



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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99282BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER -ESTABLISHMENT OF ENHANCED ACCESS FEE STRUCTURE FOR DELINQUENT TAX STATEMENTPROGRAMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS as provided by Public Act 462 of 1996 - Enhanced Access to PublicRecords Act, the Board of Commissioners, by approving MiscellaneousResolution #97165 on August 14, 1997, adopted the Oakland County Enhanced Accessto Public Records Policy; and

WHEREAS Section 3 (FEES) of the aforementioned policy specifies that “Itis the policy of Oakland County to charge a reasonable fee for providing enhancedaccess to a public record.”; and

WHEREAS the policy defines “reasonable fee” as a charge calculated toenable recovery, over time, only those operating expenses directly related to thepublic body’s provision of enhanced access; and

WHEREAS the policy further specifies that proposed fees shall be presentedto and approved by the Board of Commissioners before they shall be effective; and

WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology/Digital InformationService Center is scheduled to launch a new Enhanced Access product in the next30 days; the Delinquent Tax Statement Program will provide specific informationfrom the County Treasurer’s office to the end user, (typically titlecompanies); and

WHEREAS the County has incurred considerable expense to develop theinfrastructure necessary to implement the Delinquent Tax Statement Program; and

WHEREAS currently the Treasurer’s Office charges $1.25 statutory fee perstatement; and

WHEREAS it is recommended that a 25¢ enhanced access fee be added to thecurrent $1.25 statutory fee for a total of $1.50 which constitutes a“reasonable fee”.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorizes the establishment of the enhanced access fee of 25¢ per statement forthe Delinquent Tax Statement Program administered by the Digital InformationService Center of the Department of Information Technology.


FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell,Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield. (23)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99283BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - ENHANCEMENT OF THE COUNTY’SASSESSING, EQUALIZATION, AND TAX BILLING AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS - PHASE IITo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by MiscellaneousResolution #97243, authorized the development of a strategic plan for modernizingthe County’s Assessing, Equalization, and Tax Billing and Collection Systems; and

WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #98242, the Board of Commissionersauthorized implementation of Phase I - Enhancement of the County’s Assessing,Equalization, and Tax Billing and Collection Systems; and

WHEREAS funding for Phase I, $552,500 based on an estimated 6,500 hours,was appropriated from Designated Fund Balance for Operational Improvements, whichrequires a payback period of less than six years; and


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WHEREAS due to increased efficiencies and additional related revenuegenerated from the County’s Enhanced Access System, it is anticipated that thepayback requirements will be more than met beginning with the year-end closingfor Fiscal Year 1999; and

WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology, through Joint Applicationand Design (JAD) Sessions with participating local treasurers and assessors, hasidentified priority enhancements to existing systems, as well as system upgrades,including the following:

- Personal Property System Upgrade,- Building Permit System Development, and- Equalization/Tax Enhancements, including: Tax Roll Enhancements, Tax

Rate System Upgrades, Additional Tax Receivables Upgrades, Laser TaxBills for Tax Abatements, Delinquent Tax Roll Enhancements, TIFA/DDA& Abatement Processing Upgrades, and Parcel Split/Combine ProcessingUpgrades; and

WHEREAS estimated costs associated with the accomplishment of theaforementioned Phase II enhancements amount to an estimated 7,049 hours at$85.00/hour or $599,165; and

WHEREAS actual hours expended for Phase I amounted to 6,000, resulting ina savings of 500 hours or $42,500 and thereby reducing the need for additionalresources to $556,665; and

WHEREAS sufficient additional resources are available in the DesignatedFund Balance for Operational Improvements; and

WHEREAS because operational improvements resulting from implementation ofthe subject enhancements will accrue primarily to local units of governmentthroughout the County, the County Executive recommends approval of thisresolution.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the implementation of Phase II of the proposed enhancements to theCounty’s Assessing, Equalization, and Tax Billing and Collection Systems asoutlined in this resolution at a cost not to exceed $556,665.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned amount be appropriated fromDesignated Fund Balance for Operational Improvements and that the budget beamended as follows:

General FundRevenue90-9497-01000 Designated Fund Balance $556,665

For Operational ImprovementsExpenditures18-101113-10000-8001 Operating Transfer Out $556,665

$ 0 Information Technology FundRevenue18-636113-10000-1701 Operating Transfer In $556,665Expenditures18-636122-15000-3348 Professional Services $556,665

$ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the

foregoing resolution.FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,Gregory. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)



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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99284BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION -IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT (PHASE II)To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #99056on March 18, 1999, authorizing implementation of the Digital Photography Project(Project) in conjunction with the County’s Enhanced Access Program; and

WHEREAS the Project is intended to facilitate the creation of a databasethat will store digital photographs of each parcel in Oakland County in order toenhance the value of land related Enhanced Access products, including thepreviously approved Parcel Attribute Query and Mini Ad Hoc Query; and

WHEREAS Phase I is complete and includes 93,000 digital pictures of parcelsin Oakland Township, the cities of Rochester, Farmington and Farmington Hills,and geographic Royal Oak Township, encompassing the cities of Clawson,Madison Heights, Berkley, Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Oak Park,Ferndale, and Hazel Park, as well as Royal Oak Township; and

WHEREAS Phase II will involve over 110,000 parcels within the followingjurisdictions: cities of Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Novi, Northville,Rochester Hills, South Lyon, Walled Lake, and Village of Clarkston; and townshipsof Commerce, Lyon, Milford, Novi, West Bloomfield, and Highland; and

WHEREAS implementation of Phase II entails assignment of an existingAppraiser III position (560 hours) to provide supervision, an existingEqualization Clerk position (560 hours) to provide coordination of data entry,creation of fourteen (14) Summer Business Assistant positions (520 hours each)and nine (9) Summer Clerical positions (520 hours each); and

WHEREAS funding in the amount of $145,432, necessary to defray theaforementioned personnel cost and related operating expenses, is available in theDesignated Fund Balance for Operational Improvements which requires a pay-backperiod of six years or less; to be derived from Enhanced Access revenues; and

WHEREAS the County Executive recommends adoption of this resolution.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners

authorizes implementation of Phase II of the Digital Photography Project andappropriates $145,432 from the Designated Fund Balance for OperationalImprovements, with the following budget amendments:

FY2000 From: 9407-01000 Operation Improvements $145,432To: Equalization Division12-240000-41950-2001 Salaries $110,72812-240000-41950-2075 Fringe Benefits 18,427

Total Salaries & Fringe Benefits $129,155Operating:

12-240000-41950-4100 Expendable Equipment $ 4,13012-240000-41950-3292 Personal Mileage 11,14712-240000-41950-4252 Office Supplies 1,000

Total Budget $145,432BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of this program will be recovered

through the Enhanced Access Program fees as authorized by the Board ofCommissioners, such as previously approved for Parcel Attribute Query and MiniAd Hoc Query.


FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell,Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)



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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99285BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION - APPROVAL OFCONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THECITY OF BIRMINGHAMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to localunits of government including original assessments, reappraisals, and filemaintenance; and

WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units andapproval of these contracts is required from the Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS the City of Birmingham has approached the Equalization Divisionwith a request to contract to have the Division provide assessment services for2,126 Personal Property Parcels at $11.83 per parcel generating $25,150 ofadditional revenue.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County EqualizationDivision Assistance Services with the City of Birmingham.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson isauthorized to sign the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization DivisionAssistance Services with the City of Birmingham.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is alsoauthorized to sign the renewal of the same contract with the City of Birminghamin the future under the same terms and conditions, subject to the provisions ofMiscellaneous Resolution #99096 adopted by the Board on April 29, 1999.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and filethe attached contract with the City of Birmingham and forward same to theSecretary of State as required by law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Biennial Budget beamended as follows:

Revenue:Equalization Assessing Services $25,150Expenditure:General Fund Contingency ($25,150)

$ -0- Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move for the adoption

of the foregoing resolution.FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division AssistanceServices with the City of Birmingham on file in County Clerk’s office.

Moved by Douglas supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.

AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


REPORT (Misc. #99286)BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, ChairpersonIN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FORASSESSMENT SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF FERNDALE AND RELATED PERSONNEL ACTIONSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolutionon November 3, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners theresolution be adopted.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptanceof the foregoing report.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE


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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99286BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOROAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE CITY OFFERNDALE AND ITS RELATED PERSONNEL ACTIONS To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the City of Ferndale does not have a certified assessor; andWHEREAS the County is entering into a contract with the City of Ferndale

to undertake all assessing activities including the preparation of the annualassessment rolls for real and personal property; and

WHEREAS these assessing services are provided under contract with the localunit and approval of such contract is required from the Board ofCommissioners; and

WHEREAS the provision of these services require the addition of one (1)Equalization Appraiser III position (Personal Property area), and one (1)Equalization Clerk position, which will be fully funded by the contract.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionershereby approves entering into the attached Contract for Oakland CountyEqualization Division Assistance Services with the City of Ferndale.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board further authorizes the creation ofone (1) GF/GP funded Equalization Appraiser III position (Personal Propertyarea), and one (1) GF/GP funded Equalization Clerk position in the EqualizationDivision of the Management and Budget Department and that the continuation ofthese positions will be contingent upon the establishment and continuation of acontract with the City of Ferndale.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Budget is amended asfollows:

FY2000 FY2001 Revenue1-12-140000-41524-0903 Reimb. Equal. Services $108,000 $132,000Expenses2-12-240000-41524-2001 Salaries $ 62,339 $ 70,4702-12-240000-41524-2075 Fringe Benefits 24,936 28,1882-12-240000-41524-4100 Exp. Equip. Expense 5,725 8,3422-12-240000-41524-4252 Office Supplies 10,000 20,0002-12-240000-41524-3292 Personal Mileage 5,000 5,000

$108,000 $132,000$ -0- $ -0-

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and filethe attached contract with the City of Ferndale and forward same to the Secretaryof State as required by law.


FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division AssistanceServices with the City of Ferndale on file in County Clerk’s office.

Moved by Douglas supported by McPherson the Personnel Committee Report beaccepted.


Moved by Douglas supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.

AYES: McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine,Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McCulloch. (23)

NAYS: None. (0)



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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99287Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO DETERMININGAD VALOREM TAX BASE FOR GAS, ELECTRIC AND PIPELINE COMPANIESTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the State Tax Commission has received a proposal to use Rate Base,Net Book Value or its close equivalent, as the basis for Ad Valorem TaxAssessments for gas, electric and pipeline companies; and

WHEREAS the proposal is contrary to current court precedent and pastpractice; and

WHEREAS the definition of True Cash Value states that "the value attributedto the property of regulated Public Utilities by a governmental agency for ratemaking purposes shall not be considered controlling evidence of True Cash Valuefor assessment purposes"; and

WHEREAS the Case Law, Consumers Power Company v. Big Prairie Township 81Michigan App. 120, Transcontinental Pipeline v. Bernards Township 545 A.2d746(1988) and Consumers Power v. Port Sheldon Township 91, Michigan App. 180 (1979)say that the value for ad valorem tax purposes and rate making purposes aredifferent. Rate Making and/or Net Book Value is consistent with the rate makingprocess but is not related to or consistent with value; and

WHEREAS adoption of Net Book Value or Rate Base is non-uniform with thevalue methods used for other taxpayers, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, andAgricultural included; and

WHEREAS effect of adopting Rate Base or Net Book Value for gas, electric,and pipeline companies will result in an unjustified loss of tax base and a shiftof tax burden away from these utilities toward other taxpayers, and an ultimateincrease in tax rates to make up for lost revenue; and

WHEREAS this is unfair and is not supported by Case Law.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners

opposes this proposed change in tax policy and the resultant shift of tax burdento other taxpayers.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionerssupports the use of reproduction cost new less depreciation along withconsideration of the market and income approaches consistent with the methodsused for all other taxpayers in valuing gas, electric, and pipeline companies forad valorem tax purposes.


FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Douglas supported by Sever the resolution be adopted.

Moved by Dingeldey supported by Douglas the resolution be amended by addingthe following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to theOakland County Legislative Contingent, Michigan Association of Counties,Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Township Association.


Vote on resolution as amended:AYES: Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever,

Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey,Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McCulloch, McPherson. (23)

NAYS: None. (0)



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REPORT (Misc. #99266)BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, ChairpersonIN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1999 GRANTPROGRAM ACCEPTANCE/LAND ACQUISITIONTo the Oakland County Board of Commissioners

The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed MiscellaneousResolution #99266, Central Services - Oakland County International Airport 1999Grant Program Acceptance/Land Acquisition, reports with the recommendation thatthe resolution be adopted.

Chairperson, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99266BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, ChairpersonIN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1999 GRANTPROGRAM ACCEPTANCE/LAND ACQUISITIONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department ofTransportation Grant Contracts, Project No. E-26-0079-2299/2399, for Federalfunds in a maximum obligation of $1,484,176, for the development and improvementof Oakland County International Airport; and

WHEREAS the project consists of acquisition of approximately 4.72 acres and10 homes; and

WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has received a blockgrant from the Federal Aviation Administration for airport development projectsand shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the administration of theproject; and

WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the MichiganDepartment of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration require a localgrant match of $164,908, which is available from the airport fund; and

WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant contractssubject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and believesit to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contracts; and

WHEREAS the attached contracts have been approved in accordance with theCounty Executive's review process; and

WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore theapplication provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098 do not apply.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersaccepts the grant contracts in an amount not to exceed $1,649,084.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners or the approved designee is authorized to execute the grantcontracts.

Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move theadoption of the foregoing resolution.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Copy of Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project Under the BlockGrant Program on file in County Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99266)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1999 GRANTPROGRAM ACCEPTANCE/LAND ACQUISITIONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. Oakland County has received a Michigan Department of TransportationGrant Project #E-26-0079-2299/23999, for Federal Funds in themaximum obligation of $1,484,176 for the development and improvementof Oakland County International Airport.

2. The project includes acquisition of approximately 4.72 acres withten (10) homes.


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3. The required County match in the amount of $164,908 is available inthe Airport Fund balance.

4. The Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant, subjectto ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.

5. The following amendment be made to the Fiscal Year 2000 AdoptedBudget:13-137201-00050-3196 Estimated Profit or Loss ($164,908)13-137201-00050-2872 Grant Match 164,908

$ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Taub supported by Gregory the Planning and Building CommitteeReport be accepted.


Moved by Taub supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez,Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton. (23)

NAYS: None. (0)


REPORT (Misc. #99288)BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, ChairpersonIN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD - DELETION OF ONE (1) STUDENTPOSITION AND THE CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP GENERAL CLERICAL PTNE (1,000 HR/YR)POSITIONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolutionon November 3, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners theresolution be adopted.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptanceof the foregoing report.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99288BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, ChairpersonIN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD - DELETION OF ONE (1) STUDENTPOSITION AND THE CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP GENERAL CLERICAL PTNE (1,000 HR/YR)POSITIONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Library Board needs a position that will allow for the hire ofan employee that can work flexible and consistent hours; and WHEREAS the Library Board is requesting to create one (1) GF/GP 1,000 hr/yrPTNE General Clerical position in the Library for the Visually and PhysicallyImpaired; and

WHEREAS the Library Board is requesting to delete one (1) GF/GP Studentposition (#51301-07358) in the Library for the Visually and Physically Impairedto offset the cost of creating a position; and

WHEREAS the General Clerical PTNE position will allow for more flexibilityin hiring decisions and hours worked and the employee hired by the Library Boardas General Clerical will work more consistent hours than the Studentclassification allows.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves thecreation of one (1) GF/GP 1,000 hr/yr PTNE General Clerical position in theLibrary for the Visually and Physically Impaired.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Student position (#51301-07358)in the Library for the Visually and Physically Impaired be deleted.




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FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99288)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD – DELETION OF ONE (1) STUDENTPOSITION AND THE CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP GENERAL CLERICAL PTNE (1,000 HR/YR)POSITIONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. The Library Board is requesting to create one (1) GF/GP 1,000 hr/yrPTNE General Clerical position in the Library for the Visually andPhysically Impaired.

2. The Library Board is requesting to delete one (1) GF/GP Studentposition (#51301-07358) in the Library for the Visually and PhysicallyImpaired to partially offset the cost of creating this position.

3. The General Clerical PTNE position will allow for more flexibility inhiring decisions and more consistent hours.

4. The Fiscal Year 2000 Budget shall be amended as shown below:FY2000 FY2001

2-232000-53300-2001 Law Library Salaries $194 $1942-232000-53300-2074 Law Library Fringes 19 192-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ( 213) ( 213)

$-0- $-0-FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Taub supported by Appel the Personnel Committee Report beaccepted.


Moved by Taub supported by Appel the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub,Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99289BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Taub, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL -FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 CHILD PROTECTION GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99020 the Michigan FamilyIndependence Agency (FIA) awarded the Oakland County Human Services CoordinatingCouncil (HSCC) funding in the amount of $281,170 for the period ofDecember 17, 1998 through September 30, 1999 to provide ongoing support for theactivities of the HSCC, including functioning as the administrator for any grantsreceived; and

WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency notified the Department ofHuman Services/Human Services Coordinating Council that it has agreed to renewthe grant agreement for this program from the period of October 1, 1999 throughSeptember 30, 2000 with a new grant award of $281,170 (the same as the previousaward); and

WHEREAS this did not require a grant application to be submitted, since theFIA has agreed to renew the current grant agreement another year; there are noother programmatic or personnel changes; and

WHEREAS this is the 2nd year of this grant program; andWHEREAS the primary purpose of this program is to address the increasing

number of reported cases of abuse or neglect by targeting activities and servicesfor at-risk children and families in unsubstantiated child protective servicescases or low-risk substantiated cases; and


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WHEREAS the grant funds will continue to cover 100% of the program cost;no additional County resources, including personnel, are required; and

WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any futurecommitment; and

WHEREAS this grant agreement has been processed through the CountyExecutive Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant AcceptanceProcedures.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersaccepts the Child Protection grant funding from the Michigan Family IndependenceAgency (FIA) in the amount of $281,170, for the period of October 1, 1999 throughSeptember 30, 2000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners isauthorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions orchanges, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which is consistentwith the original agreement as approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate theCounty to any future commitment and continuation of the special revenue positionsin the grant are contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.



FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99289)BY: Finance Committee, Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL -FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 CHILD PROTECTION GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. The Michigan Family Independence Agency notified the Oakland CountyDepartment of Human Services/Human Services Coordinating Councilthat it has agreed to renew the grant agreement for the ChildProtection Program from the period of October 1, 1999 throughSeptember 30, 2000.

2. The total grant amount is for $281,170, which is the same as theprevious award of $281,170.

3. The grant funds cover 100% of the program cost, no additional Countyresources, including personnel, are requested.

4. A budget amendment is recommended per the attached schedule.FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of Human Services Coordinating Council Activity Budget Detail forFiscal Year 1999/2000 Child Protection Program on file in County Clerk’s office.

Moved by Taub supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos,Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,Moffitt. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99290BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Taub, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL -FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 STRONG FAMILIES/SAFE CHILDREN GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99019 the Michigan FamilyIndependence Agency (FIA) awarded the Oakland County Human Services CoordinatingCouncil (HSCC) funding in the amount of $501,244 for the period ofOctober 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 to provide ongoing support for the


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activities of the HSCC, including functioning as the administrator for any grantsreceived; and

WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency notified the Department ofHuman Services/Human Services Coordinating Council that it has agreed to renewthe grant agreement for this program from the period of October 1, 1999 throughSeptember 30, 2000 with a new grant award of $516,000 (2.94% increase overprevious award); and

WHEREAS this did not require a grant application to be submitted, since theFIA has agreed to renew the current grant agreement another year; there are noother programmatic or personnel changes; and

WHEREAS this is the 2nd year of this grant program; andWHEREAS the primary purpose of this program is to assess local needs and

resources and gaps in services, developing a long term plan for improvingpositive results for the development of nurturing families and the safety ofchildren; and

WHEREAS the grant funds will continue to cover 100% of the program cost;no additional County resources, including personnel, are required; and

WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any futurecommitment; and

WHEREAS this grant agreement has been processed through the CountyExecutive Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners GrantAcceptance Procedures.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersaccepts the Strong Family/Safe Children grant funding from the Michigan FamilyIndependence Agency (FIA) in the amount of $516,000, for the period ofOctober 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners isauthorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions orchanges, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which is consistentwith the original agreement as approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate theCounty to any future commitment and continuation of the special revenue positionsin the grant are contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.



FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99290)BY: Finance Committee, Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL - FISCALYEAR 1999/2000 STRONG FAMILIES/SAFE CHILDREN GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1) The Michigan Family Independence Agency notified the Oakland CountyDepartment of Human Services/Human Services Coordinating Councilthat it has agreed to renew the grant agreement for the StrongFamilies/Safe Children Program from the period of October 1, 1999through September 30, 2000.

2) The new grant amount is for a total of $516,000, which is a 2.94%increase over the previous award of $501,244.

3) The grant funds cover 100% of the program cost, no additional Countyresources, including personnel, are requested.

4) A budget amendment is recommended per the attached Schedule.FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of Human Services Coordinating Council Activity Budget Detail forFiscal Year 1999/2000 Strong Families/Safe Children Program on file in CountyClerk’s office.


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Moved by Taub supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,Obrecht. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99291BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, ChairpersonIN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1999 GRANT PROGRAMACCEPTANCE – TAXIWAY LIGHTING/SIGNAGETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department ofTransportation Grant Contracts, Project Nos. C-26-0079-1798/2498, for Federalfunds in a maximum obligation of $382,950, and State funds in the amount of$21,275, for the development and improvement of Oakland County InternationalAirport; and

WHEREAS the projects consist of engineering design, constructionsupervision, and rehabilitation of taxiway lighting and signs for paralleltaxiway; and

WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has received a grant fromthe Federal Aviation Administration for airport development projects and shallact as agent on behalf of the County in the administration of the projects; and

WHEREAS the development projects, as offered and approved by the MichiganDepartment of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration, require a localgrant match of $21,275, which is available from the airport fund; and

WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant contractssubject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and believesit to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contracts; and

WHEREAS the attached contracts have been approved in accordance with theCounty Executive's Review Process; and

WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore theapplication provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersaccepts the grant contracts in an amount not to exceed $425,500.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners or the approved designee is authorized to execute thegrant contracts.



Copy of Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project Under the BlockGrant Program on file in County Clerk’s office.

The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and BuildingCommittee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99292BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Taub, ChairpersonIN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF CHILDDEVELOPMENT AND CHILD CARE EXPERTS TO IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN THE PROPOSED RULESR 400.5101 THROUGH R 400.5555 THAT GOVERN CHILD CARE CENTERSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Servicesand the Office of Regulatory Reform is proposing to replace the existing rulesthat guide child care centers; and

WHEREAS the proposed rules would allow relaxed guidelines on hand washing,handling of baby formula and milk, dispensing medicine to children, providingindoor and outdoor play space and handling of soiled diapers; and


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WHEREAS the proposed rules will let child care centers make their ownguidelines as long as they are written; and

WHEREAS by adopting the proposed administrative rules, the State reducesthe enforceable regulations with which to ensure the protection of children andprovide them with a safe environment; and

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports other Michigancounties, including Washtenaw County, in their efforts to strengthen and improverules which govern child care centers.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionershereby urges the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services and theOffice of Regulatory Reform to rely on the recommendations of child developmentand child care experts to improve and strengthen the proposed rules R 400.5101through R 400.5555 that govern child care centers.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersdirects the County Clerk to forward copies of this resolution to theOakland County representatives of the House and Senate, the Governor, theMichigan Association of Counties, the remaining 82 counties in the State ofMichigan, and the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services and theOffice of Regulatory Reform.



The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General GovernmentCommittee. There were no objections.

REPORTBY: General Government Committee, Shelley Goodman Taub, ChairpersonIN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENTS TO THE WELL PROTECTION ANDEDUCATION POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The General Government Committee hereby recommends the appointment ofColette M. Dywasuk to the Well Protection and Education Policy Advisory Committeeto fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Joan Buser - term endingSeptember 24, 2000. The General Government Committee also recommends thereappointment of Otho O. Corsaut, III - term ending September 24, 2002.

Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move theacceptance of the foregoing report.


Copy of Applications for Oakland County Service from Colete M. Dywasuk andOtho O. Corsaut, III, on file in County Clerk’s office.

Moved by Taub supported by Obrecht the General Government Committee Reportbe accepted.


Moved by Taub supported by Obrecht the appointment of Colette M. Dywasukto the Well Protection and Education Policy Advisory Committee to fill thevacancy created by the resignation of Joan Buser for a term endingSeptember 24, 2000; also Otho O. Corsaut, III was reappointed to the WellProtection and Education Policy Advisory Committee for a term endingSeptember 24, 2002.

A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment ofColette M. Dywasuk and the reappointment of Otho O. Corsaut, III were confirmed.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99293BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT/CORRECTIVE SERVICES/SATELLITE DIVISION - CREATION OFPTNE DEPUTY CLASSIFICATIONS AND NEW SALARY RATESTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has experienced increased difficulty inrecruiting and retaining PTNE (1,000 hour) Court Deputies which provide securityto the Courthouse and the District Courts; and


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WHEREAS a salary survey of comparable positions shows that current Countysalary rates for Court Deputies, Marine Safety Deputies and Park Deputies arebelow average market salary rates; and

WHEREAS MCOLES (Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards)Certification is required of the Court Deputies and a limited number of positionswithin the Marine Safety and Park Patrol; and

WHEREAS it is requested to create a series of classifications withqualifications ranging from uncertified to MCOLES certified; and

WHEREAS the new proposed series of classifications will provide greaterflexibility in hiring and filling positions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorizes the retitling of the Court Deputy, Marine Safety Deputy and ParkDeputy classifications to Court Deputy I, Marine Safety Deputy I and ParkDeputy I for non-certified (MCOLES) Deputies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create three new classifications titledCourt Deputy II, Marine Safety Deputy II and Park Deputy II for MCOLESCertified Deputies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to establish the salary rates for eachclassification as follows:

Flat RateCourt Deputy I: $12.82/hourMarine Safety Deputy I: $12.82/hourMarine Safety Deputy II: $14.66/hourPark Deputy I: $12.82/hourPark Deputy II: $14.66/hour

Base 1 YearCourt Deputy II: $14.66/hour $16.50/hourBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify all existing positions as follows:CURRENT CLASSIFICATION NEW CLASSIFICATIONCourt Deputy Court Deputy IIMarine Safety Deputy Marine Safety Deputy IPark Deputy Park Deputy IBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that former MCOLES Certified retired police officers

may be hired at the base rate of the Court Deputy II classification and may bemoved to the one year rate only after renewal of the MCOLES Certification.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move adoption of theforegoing resolution.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Copies of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.

The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. Therewere no objections.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99294BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, ChairpersonIN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - FISCAL YEAR 2000 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOREMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE (MAP)To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Michigan Association of Police, havebeen negotiating a Fiscal Year 2000 Wage and Benefit Reopener pursuant toAppendix A and Appendix B of the 1998 - 2000 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and

WHEREAS an agreement has been reached regarding the Fiscal Year 2000 Wageand Benefit provisions covering approximately 8 employees of theMedical Examiner’s Division and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and

WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, whichrecommends approval of the agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves theproposed agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Association ofPolice, covering the period of October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, andthat the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized toexecute said agreement as attached.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption ofthe foregoing resolution.

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Copy of Summary of Medical Examiner Investigators, Wage and BenefitReopener, Fiscal Year 2000 and Memorandum of Agreement Between the County ofOakland and the Michigan Association of Police on file in County Clerk’s office.


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99295BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, ChairpersonIN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - FISCAL YEAR 2000 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOREMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ UNION (OCEU)To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees’ Union havebeen negotiating a Wage and Benefit Reopener for Fiscal Year 2000 pursuant toAppendix A and Appendix B of the 1998 - 2000 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and

WHEREAS an agreement has been reached regarding the Fiscal Year 2000 Wageand Benefit provisions covering approximately 366 Facilities Maintenance andOperations Division, Medical Care Facility, Animal Control, Drain Commissioner,Parks & Recreation, and Sheriff Clerical employees, and said agreement has beenreduced to writing; and

WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, whichrecommends approval of the agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves theproposed agreement between the County of Oakland and the Oakland CountyEmployees’ Union, covering the period of October 1, 1999, throughSeptember 30, 2000, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County ofOakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.


PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Copy of Summary of Oakland County Employees’ Union, Wage and BenefitReopener, Fiscal Year 2000 and Memorandum of Agreement Between the County ofOakland and the Oakland County Employees’ Union on file in County Clerk’s office.


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99296BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, ChairpersonIN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - ALTERING COUNTY BOUNTY RULES RELATED TOFULL-TIME, ELIGIBLE POSITIONS, TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO WAIT FOR MONETARYAWARD UNTIL THE NEWLY-HIRED EMPLOYEE HAS COMPLETED THEIR SIX-MONTH PROBATIONTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has approved a County Bounty program tooffer a monetary award to current County employees who refer a successfulcandidate for specific, difficult to fill positions; and

WHEREAS it is advisable to make improvements in this program in order tomake it more attractive to County employees and increase its effectiveness.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the change of rules to the County Bounty Program so that an employee whorecommends a successful candidate can be paid immediately upon the hire of theirreferral and not have to wait for their monetary award until the newly-hiredemployee has completed their six-month probationary period.


PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Copy of Memo to the Personnel Committee Regarding County Bounty on file inCounty Clerk’s office.


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REPORT (Misc. #99297)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - SEPTAGE UNLOADING SITE PROJECT; $100,000 GRANTAPPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo The Oakland County Board Of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution onNovember 4, 1999, hereby recommends that the resolution be approved with thefollowing amendments:

- first WHEREAS paragraph:WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner proposes to construct a Septage

Unloading Facility on the Oakland County Government Campus propertylocated on Oakland Avenue east of West Boulevard; and

- first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner Chairperson

of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to sign the grantagreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions, withinfifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with thegrant agreement approved.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance ofthe foregoing report.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99297BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, ChairpersonIN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - SEPTAGE UNLOADING SITE PROJECT; $100,000 GRANTAPPLICATION/ACCEPTANCETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner proposes to construct a Septage UnloadingFacility on the Oakland County Government Campus located on Oakland Avenue eastof West Boulevard; and

WHEREAS the County of Wayne, through the Rouge River National Wet WeatherDemonstration Project, has offered technical assistance and Federal grants togovernmental entities for addressing and improving the water quality of theRouge River; and

WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to enable the County and local unit ofgovernment within the Rouge River and other watershed to evaluate alternativeapproaches for controlling sources of water pollution; and

WHEREAS planning, design, or implementation of on-site sewage disposalsystems management projects further the goal to improve water quality andrecreational use of the Rouge River and other river systems withinOakland County; and

WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for $330,252 ofFederal grant reimbursement from the County of Wayne; and

WHEREAS the total Septage Unloading Facility project cost is $998,000, ofwhich $330,252 qualifies as eligible cost for reimbursement fromWayne County; and

WHEREAS the County of Wayne proposes to award Oakland County $100,000 ofproject cost reimbursement against the eligible project cost of $330,252; and

WHEREAS no additional County personnel are required, and all grant fundswill go towards construction of the Septage Unloading Facility project; and

WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection Agency has establishedgrant conditions and regulations that require the County to act as theresponsible party with respect to the grant, including those provisions describedwithin 40 C.F.R. Part 31; and

WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection Agency will supervisethe grant and grant conditions in order that the grant be used in accordance withthe requirements of the law; and

WHEREAS acceptance of this reimbursement grant does not obligate the Countyto any future commitment; and


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WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County ExecutiveContract Review process.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the application and accepts reimbursement in the amount of $100,000 forthe Septage Unloading Site Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner is authorized to signthe grant agreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions, withinfifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grantagreement approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adoption of this resolution is contingentupon approval by Corporation Counsel as to legal sufficiency and also approvalby the City of Pontiac.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move theadoption of the forgoing resolution.

PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE

Copy of Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project, Rouge RiverOn-Site Sewage Disposal Management Projects, Grant Agreement Between the Countyof Wayne and Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office on file in CountyClerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99297)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - SEPTAGE UNLOADING SITE PROJECT; $100,000 GRANTAPPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. The Drain Commissioner proposes to construct a Septage UnloadingFacility on Oakland County Government property.

2. The County of Wayne has offered technical assistance and Federalgrants for addressing and improving the water quality of theRouge River.

3. The Drain Commissioner has been awarded $100,000 of the $330,252applied for in Federal grant assistance, to partially offset thetotal Septage Unloading Facility project cost of $998,000; allproject cost over the grant award is funded by the Clinton OaklandSDS (Sewage Disposal System) fund.

4. All grant funds are to go towards the construction phase only, inaccordance to the requirements of the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency.

5. This fiscal note is for grant application and acceptance, amendingthe budget as follows:Septage Disposal Facility Grant - Fund #586 - Clinton Oakland SDS

FY2000 1-61-121313-21100-0113 Federal Grant Revenue $100,0002-61-227313-21100-2572 Contracted Services $100,000

Total $ 0FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Palmer supported by Causey-Mitchell the Finance Committee Reportbe accepted.


Moved by Palmer supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be adopted.

Moved by Palmer supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be amended tocoincide with the recommendation in Items 1 thru 6 of the Corporation CounselMemo from Joseph W. Colaianne, Assistant Corporation Counsel.



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Vote on resolution, as amended,AYES: Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell,

Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law,McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99298BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, ChairpersonIN RE: LAKE NAME CHANGE - SEYMOUR LAKE TO WHISPER LAKE - OXFORD TOWNSHIPChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Whisper Lake Homeowners Association (Corp. ID#761-535), hasrequested that the lake formerly known as Seymour Lake be changed to Whisper Laketo fit the character of the surroundings; and

WHEREAS the said lake is located in Oxford Township approximately three (3)miles due west of another Seymour Lake, in Brandon Township, Oakland County,Michigan; and

WHEREAS the Whisper Lake Homeowners Association presented to the CharterTownship of Oxford a request to rename the lake from Seymour Lake to Whisper Lakeindicating that the suggested name change is original, distinctive, does notduplicate other lakes within the Township, and does not commemorate anindividual; and

WHEREAS by resolution the Oxford Township Board of Trustees has requestedthat the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support the renaming of the lakein accordance with the procedure set forth by the U.S. Department of theInterior, Geological Survey Division’s requirements; and

WHEREAS it is necessary that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersdirect the County Clerk to publish notice of the proposed change in newspapersof general circulation and also the date when the Board of Commissioners’ PublicHearing will be held regarding this name change.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the renaming of Seymour Lake to Whisper Lake, if it meets therequirements of the U.S. Department of Interior and, further if the Whisper LakeHomeowners’ Association (Corporate ID#761-535) reimburses the County of Oaklandall costs associated with the name change request including, but not limited to,the cost of the publication of a public hearing in a local newspaper and the costof holding a public hearing including overtime.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to publishthe required notice of the lake name change from Seymour Lake to Whisper Lake.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners directs the OaklandCounty Clerk to send a letter to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names containingthe following information: a map or plat locating the island, the present nameof the lake and the proposed change, the derivation of the proposed name, thereason the name was chosen and whether the County Board of Commissioners approvedthe change.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move theadoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Letter and Resolution from the Charter Township of Oxford on filein County Clerk’s office.

Moved by Palmer supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid. (24)

NAYS: None.



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REPORT (Misc. #99128)BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, ChairpersonIN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S REQUEST TO RELINQUISH COUNTY-OWNEDPROPERTY - COMMERCE TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed MiscellaneousResolution #99128, Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Request to RelinquishCounty-Owned Property - Commerce Township Water Supply Systems, finds that thereare special and unique circumstances in the conveyance of this property, and inaccordance with the Rules of the Board of Commissioners regarding the sale ofproperty, hereby recommends that Miscellaneous Resolution #99128, be amendedto add:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners does hereby waive the provisions of Board Rule XI, D, 7, andMiscellaneous Resolution #91090, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution#93048 and Miscellaneous Resolution #95213, for the sale of the subjectproperty in consideration of the health, safety and welfare value thatsuch conveyance will afford the citizens of Commerce Township.Chairperson, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99128BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, ChairpersonIN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S REQUEST TO RELINQUISH COUNTY-OWNEDPROPERTY - COMMERCE TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the County of Oakland is currently the owner of certain parcels ofproperty located within the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, asdescribed on Attachment “A” attached hereto, and water distribution systemslocated thereon; and

WHEREAS various developers conveyed to the County all its rights, title andinterests in and to said properties, buildings, improvements and equipment,pursuant to Quit Claim Deeds recorded in Liber 4068, Page 88, Liber 4068, Page 89and Liber 4069, Page 813, Oakland County Records, on April 7, 1960,September 16, 1959 and February 3, 1960, respectively, to operate and maintainthe well water production site, located in the Township; and

WHEREAS the County has demolished the well house and abandoned the wellsin accordance with M.D.E.Q. requirements, and has no further need of fee simpleinterest; and

WHEREAS the County will retain a twenty (20) foot wide permanent easementas described on Attachment “B” thru the property for the operation andmaintenance of a water supply system; and

WHEREAS the Township has now requested, by copy of resolution datedJanuary 12, 1999 (copy attached), that the property, contained in theaforedescribed Quit Claim Deeds and as described on Attachment “A”, be conveyedto the Charter Township of Commerce.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionershereby authorizes the conveyance, by Quit Claim Deed, of the County’s rights,title and interests in and to the property, as described, to the Charter Townshipof Commerce.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorizes its Chairperson to execute the Quit Claim Deed.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move theadoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copies of Attachments A and B and Resolution of the Township Board of theCharter Township of Commerce, Mt. Royal Well Site, on file in CountyClerk’s office.


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FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99128)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S REQUEST TO RELINQUISH COUNTY-OWNEDPROPERTY - COMMERCE TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMSTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. The resolution authorizes the conveyance, by Quit Claim Deed, ofOakland County’s rights, title and interests in and to the parcel ofproperty described in attachment “A” of MiscellaneousResolution #99128.

2. Oakland County will retain a twenty (20) foot wide permanenteasement as described in attachment “B” for the operation andmaintenance of a water supply system.

3. This action has no impact on Drain Commissioner’s budget, thereforeno budget adjustments are required.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the Planning and Building CommitteeReport be accepted.


Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.

Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the resolution be amended tocoincide with the recommendation in the Planning and Building Committee Report.


Vote on resolution, as amended:AYES: Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine,

Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid,Sever. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


REPORT (Misc. #99299)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: CIRCUIT/DISTRICT/PROBATE COURTS - JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(JIMS)To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution onNovember 4, 1999, hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted and furtherrecommends that a representative of the Board of Commissioners participate in thesite visit along with those identified in the third WHEREAS paragraph of theresolution.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance ofthe foregoing report.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99299BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: CIRCUIT/DISTRICT/PROBATE COURTS - JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(JIMS) To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by MiscellaneousResolution #97062, authorized the acquisition of a professional services contractto perform all necessary activities related to preparation of a Request for


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Proposal and vendor selection for implementation of the proposed JudicialInformation Management System (JIMS); and

WHEREAS the consulting firm Plante & Moran, LLP, was engaged to performthese duties with the resultant recommendation for vendor selection being Systemsand Computer Technology, Corp. (SCT); and

WHEREAS final selection is dependent upon site visits by Court, Prosecutor,Clerk/Register, Management and Budget, and Information Technology personnel toensure that the proposed system, as currently operated in other similarjurisdictions or appropriately modified, can meet Oakland County Courtrequirements; and

WHEREAS Public Act 189 of 1993 resulted in increased court fees toreimburse counties for a portion of their trial court operational costs; and

WHEREAS Oakland County established a State Court Disbursement Fund(Fund #26910) for the purpose of designating the revenue generated from theincreased fees for future operational improvements in the County’s courtsystem; and

WHEREAS sufficient funds are available in the State Court Disbursement Fundto defray the aforementioned site visit expenses, which are estimated to be$9,000; and

WHEREAS due to the need to ensure appropriate vendor selection beforecommitting to a significant investment in system replacement, the CountyExecutive recommends approval of this resolution.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorizes Information Technology and Court personnel to perform site visitsassociated with the selection of a vendor to implement the proposed JudicialManagement Information System (JIMS).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that consistent with Miscellaneous Resolution#97062, the JIMS Advisory Committee shall report back the results of the vendorselection process to the Public Services Committee and request additionalauthorization prior to proceeding with Phase II - Implementation.



FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99299)BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, ChairpersonIN RE: CIRCUIT/DISTRICT/PROBATE COURTS - JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(JIMS)To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


1. Miscellaneous Resolution #97062 authorized the acquisition of aprofessional services contract to perform all necessary activitiesrelated to preparation of a Request for Proposal and vendorselection for implementation of the proposed Judicial InformationManagement System (JIMS).

2. The consulting firm Plante & Moran, LLP was hired to perform theseduties and recommends Systems and Computer Technology Corp. (SCT).

3. Final selection is dependent on site visits by Court, Prosecutor,Clerk/Register, Management and Budget, and Information Technologypersonnel to ensure that the proposed system meets requirements.

4. Sufficient funds are available in the State Court Disbursement Fundto cover site visit expenses estimated to be $9,000.

5. No budget amendments are required as these expenses will be handledas direct travel and conference charges to this fund (account number90-903002-21000-3756).

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Millard supported by Devine the Finance Committee Report beaccepted.


Moved by Millard supported by Devine the resolution be adopted.


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Moved by Millard supported by Devine the resolution be amended to coincidewith the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.


Vote on resolution, as amended:AYES: Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Devine, Dingeldey,

Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez. (24)

NAYS: None. (0)


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99300BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - OAKLAND COUNTY CORRECTIVE SERVICES MEDICAL PROGRAMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department has had a medical program withBlue Cross/Blue Shield for hospitalization of inmates; and

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized such a programby Miscellaneous Resolution #97254; and

WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department wishes to continue with this arrangementfor the period December 1, 1999 through November 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS Blue Cross/Blue Shield will monitor and contain costs, review forinmates insurance coverage, bill Medicaid and qualify Oakland County for ahospital discount; and

WHEREAS the administrative fee charged by Blue Cross/Blue Shield is morethan offset by the discount provided by the designated hospital provider; and

WHEREAS the County Executive and Sheriff's Departments have reviewed theproposed program and are in concurrence; and

WHEREAS the attached contract is in accordance with the County Executive'sContract Review Process.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached administrativecontract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for the Oakland County Corrective ServicesMedical Program for the period December 1, 1999 through November 30, 2000.



Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99301BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR JUSTICEBENEFITS, INC.To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS Oakland County has historically demonstrated a commitment toenhancing revenue capabilities; and

WHEREAS the Sheriff is proposing that the County enter into a contract witha private firm to review and secure any additional Federal and other revenuesources that could be captured or enhanced by the County and to work with theCounty to secure those additional revenues in the areas of corrections; and

WHEREAS the professional services contract with Justice Benefits, Inc., ison an enhanced revenue concept, meaning that no obligation for payment isexpected unless revenues are increased; and

WHEREAS the County is desirous of supplementing local tax dollars withrevenue enhancements to help defray the increasing costs of housing inmates; and


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WHEREAS contracting with this firm would offer several strategicadvantages, including:

1) upgrade funding competitiveness and improve return of Federal revenuesin the corrections area,

2) establish integrated Federal revenue maximization in the correctionsarea, and

3) provide the resources to search and retrieve the proper funding that maybe available for Oakland County in the Corrections area; and

WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed the professional services contractand is in agreement; and

WHEREAS acquisition of a professional services contract for Federal revenuemaximization to enhance funding in the corrections area for the County isrecommended by the County Executive.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the professional services contract for Justice Benefits, Inc.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any revenue enhancements that occur would bereported on a quarterly basis by the Department of Management and Budget, andthat any payments to Justice Benefits, Inc., would need the approval of theDirector of the Department of Management and Budget and that such expenditureswould come from the increased revenues.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all revenues applied for and received be inaccordance with County policy and that Justice Benefits, Inc., be legallyresponsible for any audits that may occur as a result of increasedFederal revenues.

Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move theapproval of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Agreement for Professional Services between Justice Benefits, Inc.and Oakland County on file in County Clerk’s office.


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99302BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITYOF PONTIAC 1999-2001To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permitthe Sheriff’s Department to enter into contracts with local units of governmentfor the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and

WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98012 adopted March 5, 1998, establishedthe standard law enforcement services overtime rates for the period1999-2003; and

WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that the Oakland County Sheriffprovide patrol services to the citizens of the City for football games at thePontiac Silverdome; and

WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that a contract for specialevents on an overtime basis be authorized; and

WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Cityof Pontiac.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the attached contract with the City of Pontiac for special events on anovertime basis at rates established by this Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect onNovember 18, 1999.



Copy of Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for the City ofPontiac on file in County Clerk’s office.


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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99303BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATION FOR BOMB DOG VEHICLETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204 adopted a policy for GiftDonations; and

WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Department has received a donation of $20,000 fromOakland Schools; and

WHEREAS the Sheriff and Oakland Schools is requesting that the $20,000 beutilized for the capital costs for a marked patrol unit; and

WHEREAS this vehicle will be utilized by the Sheriff’s Department totransport a bomb dog that is being donated by Milk Bone, Inc.; and

WHEREAS the estimated capital costs are $28,000 and the estimated operatingexpenses would be $6,100 per year.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersauthorizes the acceptance of $20,000 from Oakland Schools for the purchase of one(1) marked patrol vehicle.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) marked patrol vehicle, mobile and prepradio and MDT be added to the County fleet.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining $8,000 in capital costs and$6,100 in operating costs be a commitment made by the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners to support this program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff will utilize existing staff tosupport this program as a commitment to safer schools.




MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99304BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DEFINED RETAIL FRAUDLONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR MISDEMEANANT OFFENDERS To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Corrections Division is charged withcreating alternative programs to incarceration for non-violent offenders; and

WHEREAS the State does not currently provide funding for misdemeanantoffenders especially for long term residential substance abuse care; and

WHEREAS the Oakland County Jail continues to be over utilized for theincarceration of non-violent misdemeanants; and

WHEREAS the Felony Threshold was recently changed by the Michiganlegislators and raised from $100 to $1,000, resulting in a significant increaseof Retail Fraud cases being handled at the District Court level; and

WHEREAS when appropriate intervention, treatment and reintegrationstrategies are not incorporated, studies have proven that the likelihood ofreoffending increases; and

WHEREAS studies have proven that incarceration alone does not deter futurecriminal behavior; and

WHEREAS when reduce or no term of punishment is coupled with appropriatetreatment strategies, studies have indicated a reduction in recidivism between25-60%; and

WHEREAS the District Court Judges/Probation agents do not have theresources available for these offenders in need of long term residentialcare; and

WHEREAS by implementing an Alternative Incarceration Center for MisdemeanorRetail Fraud offenders, the County will save at least one hundred and sixty twothousand dollars ($162,000) in reduced costs ($43 per day for A.I.C. versus $78per jail day).


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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Corrections Division isrequesting that the Board of Commissioners requests that the Michigan Departmentof Corrections allow Oakland County to access under utilized felony AlternativeIncarceration Center beds for specified Retail Fraud misdemeanant offenders.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Corrections Division is alsorequesting two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) from the Board ofCommissioners for the implementation of a defined Retail Fraud long termresidential program for misdemeanant offenders.




MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99305BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, ChairpersonIN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT - COURAGEOUS DECISIONS PROGRAMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS drunk driving is the most frequently committed crime in our nationtoday, a crime which killed 536 people in Michigan last year; and

WHEREAS as painful as that statistic is, it is even more anguishing whenwe recognize that many of the deaths represented in that statistic are of youngpeople; and

WHEREAS to combat these dreadful statistics, Judge Michael Martone hascreated an award-winning program, known as “Courageous Decisions”, which has beenpresented to over 40,000 middle school, and high school students throughout thenation; and

WHEREAS “Courageous Decisions” is a combination of a real courtroomproceeding being held at the school, followed by a video presentation whichinteractively demonstrates to the students the very real consequences of faultydecision making on critical issues; and

WHEREAS the “Courageous Decision” program has demonstrated itself to be anoutstanding preventative model for the reduction of youth/alcohol relatedtraffic accidents.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersdoes hereby appropriate $75,000 for the establishment of a pilot“Courageous Decisions” program for Oakland County which can be utilized by allof the judges of Oakland County.



Copy of Courageous Decisions Program Overview on file in County Clerk’soffice.


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99306BY: Commissioner Kay Schmid, District #17IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF NOVITo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Novi has submitteda resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expensesincurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of improvementproject; and


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WHEREAS the City of Novi is requesting reimbursement for work that has beencompleted and which continues on the Detroit Water Sewer District (DWSD) 14 MilePump Station and Storage Facility; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of Novi is$192,638.01 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Cityof Novi for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation orimprovement projects.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapprove the use of Environmental Infrastructure Funds reimbursement for workcompleted and on-going on the DWSD 14 Mile Pump Station and Storage Facility.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $192,638.01 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account#90-263248-41000-3985)as repayment to the City of Novi for expenses incurred inconnection with environmental remediation or improvement projects once properinvoices are presented.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Kay Schmid, District #17


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99307BY: Commissioner Kay Schmid, District #17IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF NORTHVILLETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established anEnvironmental Infrastructure Fund and Disbursement Policy per MiscellaneousResolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing intoenvironmental infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages andtownships (CVT’s); and

WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Northville hassubmitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement ofexpenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation orimprovement project; and

WHEREAS the City is requesting reimbursement for an illicit dischargeelimination program, which eliminates/reduces septic systems within the City, aswell as implementation of an educational program for City residents; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of Northvilleequals $15,598.13; and

WHEREAS if the Board of Commissioners approves this resolution, the Cityof Northville may request release of future years’ allocations, as fundingbecomes available, or at it’s option, submit a different project forBoard consideration.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the illicit discharge elimination program, which eliminates/reducesseptic systems within the City of Northville, as well implementation of aneducational program for City residents as eligible for reimbursement of fundsfrom the Environmental Infrastructure Fund Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $15,598.13 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repaymentto the City of Northville for expenses incurred in connection with environmentalremediation or improvement projects.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Kay Schmid, District #17


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99308BY: Commissioner Kay Schmid, District #17IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITYOF WALLED LAKETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established anEnvironmental Infrastructure Fund and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous


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Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing intoenvironmental infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages andtownships (CVT’s); and

WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Walled Lake hassubmitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement ofexpenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation orimprovement project; and

WHEREAS the City is requesting reimbursement for installation of a 12"water main along the new Maple Road Extension, which includes installing 2,600linear feet of water main and approximately six to seven fire hydrants; and

WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of WalledLake equals $24,028.43; and

WHEREAS if the Board of Commissioners approves this resolution, the Cityof Walled Lake may request release of future years’ allocations, as fundingbecomes available, or at it’s option, submit a different project for Boardconsideration.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the installation of a 12" water main along the new Maple Road Extension,which includes installing 2,600 linear feet of water main and approximately sixto seven fire hydrants submitted by the City of Walled Lake, as eligible forreimbursement of funds from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds inthe amount of $24,028.43 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repaymentto the City of Walled Lake for expenses incurred in connection with environmentalremediation or improvement projects.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Kay Schmid, District #17


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99309BY: Commissioners Sue Ann Douglas, John P. Mcculloch, William Patterson,John Garfield, Lawrence Obrecht, Ruel McPherson, Dan Devine, Jr., Ron Colasanti,Charles PalmerIN RE: ACQUISITION OF FIRE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMTo the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS Oakland County has provided significant investments in technologyfor County departments and when a business case can be made, its cities, villagesand townships (CVTs); and

WHEREAS Oakland County has obtained technology, often with grant fundscovering a portion of the costs, for County departments in the areas of:

* Geographic information systems (approximate cost to launch -$7.0 million funded by the County’s General Fund);

* Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information Systems, or CLEMIS(approximate cost of $23.3 million, with $6.4 million funded by theCounty and the remaining portion covered by the State and Federalgovernments);

* E-9-1-1 call-taking equipment for 27 public safety answering points(approximately $3.0 million funded by the County’s General Fund);

* Improved connectivity between the County and CVTs entitled OakNET(approximately $8.0 million in capital cost, with $7.3 millionfunded by the County’s General Fund);

* Improvements in land records systems; and WHEREAS the acquisition of the CLEMIS system and computer aided dispatch

(CAD) through the COPS MORE grant and OakNET system is now allowing the Countyto consider new technology initiatives to assist in the CVTs in providingcost-effective and improved technology services to their administrations and tothe public; and

WHEREAS the CLEMIS computer aided dispatch is almost exclusively operatedby the Sheriff’s department or local law enforcement agencies and does notinterface with any common fire records management and related systems; and


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WHEREAS the County has repeatedly demonstrated that many computer servicescan be provided in a more cost-effective manner centrally through the County andestablishes consistent standards of service; and

WHEREAS several fire departments have expressed interest in acquiring astandard software package to assist in fire records management, hydrantmanagement, equipment management, incident reporting, and other functions; and

WHEREAS the County can provide these technology services to the firedepartments, consistent with prior computer technology initiatives, through acooperative consortium similar to CLEMIS targeted at fire and emergencymanagement services; and

WHEREAS the County needs to obtain twelve fire departments in a common firerecords management system necessary to enable the launch of the proposal; and

WHEREAS the following fire departments have expressed interest through awritten letter of intent (based on the attached proposal to serve) to participatein a consortium similar to CLEMIS targeted at fire and emergency managementservices: Rochester, Rochester Hills, Troy, Madison Heights, Brandon Township,Oakland Township, Franklin - Bingham Farms, and Milford Fire Departments.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves thelaunch of the fire records management system (as outlined in the attachedproposal to serve) providing that a minimum of twelve (12) fire departments signletters of intent to participate in a fire records management system.

Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Sue Ann Douglas, John P. McCulloch,William Patterson, John Garfield, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Ruel E. McPherson,Dan Devine, Jr., Ron Colasanti, Charles Palmer, Shelley Taub,George Suarez

The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government,Public Services and Finance Committees. There were no objections.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99310BY: Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson, District #25IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - FORMATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE STANDINGCOMMITTEETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS more than 10 years ago, the telephone monopoly was broken up andthe market for long-distance phone service was opened to competition. Now it’sthe electric utility industry’s turn to enter the realm of open competition,mergers and acquisitions; and

WHEREAS in Oakland County the deregulation of public utility services hasa significant impact on economic growth and productivity and to individualconsumers who depend on reliable and affordable service; and

WHEREAS Oakland County residents are also witnessing dramatic changes inthe entire telecommunications industry, including cable television, as well as,air and land communications; and

WHEREAS the issues surrounding water quality, rates and governance are asource of constant regulation and legislative proposals that requires localelected officials and consumers to be vigilantly attuned and prepared to makesound decisions; and

WHEREAS the Michigan State Constitution of 1963, Article VII, Section 15provides that “any county, when authorized by its board of supervisors(commissioners) shall have the authority to enter or to intervene in any actionor certificate proceeding involving the services, charges or rates of anyprivately owned public utility furnishing services or commodities to rate payerswithin the county;” and

WHEREAS with the overwhelming and ongoing changes in all areas of publicutility services in Oakland County, it is imperative that the Oakland CountyBoard of Commissioners take a proactive role in becoming educated regarding theutility industry and its restructuring; understand the energy andtelecommunication needs of the business and residential ratepayers inOakland County; and carefully study the changing landscape of public service


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utilities for opportunities to reduce costs and improve services for the citizensof Oakland County.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersdoes hereby amend the adopted “Rules for Oakland County Board of CommissionersRule X.A. Standing Committee Structure” to create a Public Utility ServiceStanding Committee consisting of (7) members comprised of four (4) members fromthe majority party and three (3) members from the minority party; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners doeshereby amend the adopted “Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners, RuleXI. Standing Committees’ Responsibilities,” by adding the following Section:

F. PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES COMMITTEE(1) To receive, review, and recommend to the Board of

Commissioners all matters referred to it by the Chairperson,and to provide liaison to the Board with:(a) Electric utility service providers (b) Telecommunications/Telephone service providers(c) Energy utility service providers(d) Cable communications service providers(e) Water utility service providers(f) Michigan Public Service Commission

(2) Review all public utility service policies affectingOakland County residents.

(3) Provide liaison with all Federal, State, regional and localutility regulatory agencies and governments and localratepayers regarding public service utilities.

(4) Receive and make recommendations to the full Board regardingopportunities to reduce public service utility costs andimprove services for the citizens of Oakland County.

Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Ruel E. McPherson, George W. Suarez,Tim Melton, Brenda Causey-Mitchell,Terry Sever, David Galloway,Vincent Gregory, Eric Coleman,Dan Devine, Michelle Friedman Appel,Ron Colasanti

The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government andPublic Services Committees. There were no objections.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99311BY: Commissioner Tim W. Melton, District #7IN RE: SENIOR CITIZEN EXCLUSION FROM THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND’S EMERGENCY TELEPHONEOPERATIONS SURCHARGETo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes thesignificant impact that a monthly emergency telephone surcharge will have on thesenior population within Oakland County that exist on a modest and fixedincome; and

WHEREAS excluding the senior population that resides in Oakland Countywhose household income falls within two-hundred (200%) of the Federallyestablished poverty guidelines will have a nominal impact on the total revenuegenerated from the monthly emergency telephone operating surcharge.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersapproves the exclusion of qualified senior citizens from being levied the four(4%) percent surcharge for emergency telephone operations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersidentifies qualified senior citizens as being those residents who can providedocumented proof that they have attained the age of sixty-two (62) and that theirincome is less than two-hundred (200%) of the current household poverty level,as established by the Federal Government.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shallannually evaluate the exclusion of senior citizens from the emergency telephoneoperating surcharge to determine the impact on the total revenue that isgenerated by the surcharge.

Chairperson, we move the acceptance of the foregoing resolution.Tim W. Melton, Michelle Friedman Appel,Brenda Causey-Mitchell, Eric Coleman,Vincent Gregory, George W. Suarez,Ron Colasanti, Ruel McPherson,David L. Moffitt, Thomas A. Law,David N. Galloway, Terry Sever

The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government,Public Services and Finance Committees. There were no objections.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99312BY: Commissioners Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; Kay Schmid, District #17IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUDITORIUM - DEDICATION AS “THELYNN D. ALLEN AUDITORIUM”To the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS the passing of Lynn D. Allen on November 3, 1999 has created a voidin the hearts and lives of all who knew, loved and respected this gentle man forhis infinite kindness, boundless generosity and limitless compassion; and

WHEREAS Mr. Allen’s legacy of unparallel achievement during a distinguished30-year career as one of the nation’s longest serving and most admiredClerk/Register of Deeds is bolstered by a reputation for innovation and creativethinking that resulted in the Oakland County Clerk’s Office installing the firstonline computerized court system in the world; and

WHEREAS Lynn D. Allen whose sense of duty and commitment to serving otherswas an integral part of his strong moral character from his early days as a Navypilot in World War II up to and including the final days of his life; and

WHEREAS it is only fitting and proper to honor the memory of Lynn D. Allen,who lived life with great passion and faced death with true courage, by insuringthat the passage of time does not erode what this man meant to us or how hetouched our lives and so that we do not forget him, that his name bememorialized forevermore.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersdoes hereby dedicate and direct that the County government building now known asthe “Oakland County Board of Commissioners Auditorium” located at1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan be renamed and shall hereinafter beknown as and referred to as “The Lynn D. Allen Auditorium.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners further directs thatthe appropriate department be directed to design, create and affix a monumentand/or plaque to the Auditorium in keeping with the intent of thisresolution forthwith.

Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Nancy Dingeldey, District #11Kay Schmid, District #17


MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99313BY: Shelley G. Taub, District #12; William R. Patterson, District #1IN RE: SENIOR DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMTo the Oakland County Board of CommissionersChairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS amidst the extraordinary quality of life in Oakland County, thereare many senior citizens who often do not appear in need, but who have greatdifficulty in purchasing required medications; and

WHEREAS Medicare, the Federal Health Care Program for senior citizens, hasno provision for prescription medication; and


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WHEREAS these individuals, are generally on a fixed income which may exceedthe poverty level that permits them to qualify for low-income programs, such asMedicaid, which would provide them with prescription medicines; and WHEREAS because the escalating cost of prescription drugs are much higherthan any cost-of-living increases in Social Security, seniors withoutprescription drug coverage are faced with having to make critical life choices,sometimes as drastic as choosing between food and medicine; and

WHEREAS working in conjunction with local pharmacies there is anopportunity for Oakland County to provide a prescription discount drug programfor our Senior Citizens.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionersdoes hereby request the County Executive to explore and evaluate a discountprescription drug program for senior citizens whose third-party administrativecosts will be borne by a modest senior subscription program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive, or his designee, developthis evaluation in conjunction with a study group consisting of three members ofthe General Government Committee and report the findings of instituting such aprogram to the General Government Committee by February, 2000.

Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.Shelley G. Taub, William R. Patterson


In accordance with Rule XXII "G", the Chairperson made the followingreferrals:FINANCE COMMITTEE

a. Michigan Supreme Court - Court Equity FundGENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

a. Arenac County Board of Commissioners - (Support) Recommendations tothe Act 51 Committee by Local Coalitions

b. St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners - Funding for Custody andParenting Time Activities

c. City of Ferndale - (Support) Class Size Reduction Programd. City of Ferndale - (Support) COPS Grant Fundinge. Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs - 00RR24RG Regional

Regranting Grants Denialf. Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs - 00RR23RG Regional

Regranting Grants Denialg. Iron County Board of Commissioners - (Support) County Right of 1st

Opportunityh. Muskegon County Community Mental Health - Proposed Changes for

Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesPUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

a. Sheriff Michael Bouchard - Female Boot Camp - Pilot Programb. Michigan Supreme Court - Court Equity Fundc. City of Ferndale - (Support) COPS Grant Funding

There were no objections to the referrals.

The Board adjourned at 12:43 P.M. to the call of the Chair orDecember 16, 1999 at 9:30 A.M.

G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN P. McCULLOCHClerk Chairperson

Documents

OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES · l. Emergency Management - Adoption of the Final Amended 9-1-1 Service Plan for the County of Oakland and Authorization to Levy Emergency