OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

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1 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES November 19, 2014 Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:12 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Bosnic, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (19) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Crawford, Hoffman. (2) Quorum present. Invocation given by Mattie Hatchett Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Dwyer supported by McGillivray the minutes of the October 23, 2014 Board Meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by Taub supported by McGillivray the agenda, be amended, as follows: ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE a. County Executive 2014 Competitive Grant Assistance Program (CGAP) Grant Application/Acceptance Reason for suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the General Government and Finance Committees immediately prior to today s meeting. b. MR #14255 Board of Commissioners Resolution in Support of House Bill 5682 to Combat Gang Related Criminal Activity Reason for suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the General Government Committee immediately prior to today s meeting. c. MR #14256 Board of commissioners Support of Senate Bill 1049 Granting Powers Related to Opioid Antagonists to Law Enforcement Officers Reason for suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the General Government Committee immediately prior to today s meeting. (Items will be added to Consent Agenda under General Government Committee.) ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE d. Department of Facilities Management/Sheriff s Office Approval and Acceptance of Lease Agreement with 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road, LLC, for Use of the Quality Pontiac Building for Storage of Equipment at 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan Reason for suspension Waiver of Rule IX (E): Resolution was taken up by Finance Committee without Direct Referral by Planning and Building Committee. 604

2 e. Water Resources Commissioner Resolution to Establish Huron-Rouge Sewage Disposal System Walled Lake Novi Wastewater Treatment Plant 2014 Retention Basin and Capacity Improvements Project and Authorize Huron-Rouge Sewage Disposal System Walled Lake Novi Wastewater Treatment Plant 2014 Retention Basin and Capacity Improvements Contract. Reason for suspension Waiver of Rule IX (E): Resolution was taken up by Finance Committee without Direct Referral by Planning and Building Committee. AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic. (19) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved. Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner s Scott and Runestad. Commissioners Scott and Runestad addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to honor Little Miss Michigan Julianna Maleszyk for being the very best and brightest among area young people, whose community service and academic accomplishments we applaud. We celebrate her one year reign as Little Miss Michigan, which began in November We recognize her as a role model in our state as we honor her achievements. She is a confident young lady who has raised money for Children s Miracle Network, Gleaners Food Bank, and soldiers overseas sending packaged boxes to them. She has also collected over 250 letters that were sent to soldiers overseas and serves as a volunteer for vacation bible school. These are only a few of the many organizations and causes that have benefitted from her involvement. Julianna Maleszyk addressed the Board. Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Scott. Commissioner Scott addressed the board to present a Proclamation to honor Rachael Racisz for her dedication to veterans by ensuring that her act of serving as next-of-kin for unclaimed veterans remains does not go without notice. Her efforts provide the only hope for these heroes. Rachel Racisz addressed the Board. Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Hatchett. Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a proclamation to honor Father Pop s Clinic INC., which was incorporated and operated at the Shrine at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where Father Edward Popielarz worked diligently, along with health care professionals to continue the work which began with his first free clinic. The first clinic was announced in the Oakland Press in April 1974, and the newspaper article promoted the free family clinic opening at a Pontiac Church. Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a proclamation to honor Sister Mary Patricia Malone for being the driving force and heart of the clinic serving many residents in the Pontiac community with great devotion. We applaud Sister Mary Patricia Malone s dedication which has made healthcare a reality for those in need. Betty Eslaw accepted both Proclamations on behalf of Sister Patricia Malone. Oakland County Clerk Register of Deeds, Lisa brown read a communication from County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, appointing Robert J. Daddow to be Oakland County s representative on the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors for a two year term from the commencement date of his filing of the 1963 Michigan Constitution s Article 11, section 1, Oath of Office with the Oakland County Clerk or the effective date of the GLWA. Without objection the appointment was confirmed. 605

3 Oakland County Clerk Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown read a communication from the Oakland County Board of Canvassers as follows upon completion of the November, 2014 election canvass, we, the Board of Canvassers take this time to offer our comments regarding Joseph R. Rozell, Director of Elections. It is our belief that that Joe is one of the best, if not the very best Elections Director in the State of Michigan. We have the unique opportunity to observe firsthand Joe s attention to election preparation, his implementation of procedures to streamline functions, his training of the municipal clerks and his abilities to problem solve. Joe is particularly gifted in communication skills all the while, and in stressful situations, maintaining a personable relationship with clerks, personnel and Canvass Board members. Joe has never allowed his personal political persuasions to cloud his decisions in doing what is right and correct. We hold Joseph R. Rozell in high esteem and say that Oakland County is indeed fortunate to have him serving our County and State as Director of Elections. We further commend the excellence of the entire election staff! Communication was received and filed. The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive, and Chris Scharrer, Leadership Oakland. Moved by Spisz and supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 640. The resolutions on this amended Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}): *REPORT (MISC. #14227) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE A DMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WOMEN S ADVISORY BOARD The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, recommends the following amendments: Change the title: IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WOMEN S ADVISORY BOARD FROM WOMEN S ADVISORY BOARD DONATION FUND TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE Change within the 1 st WHEREAS paragraph: WHEREAS the Women s Advisory Board for Oakland County Oakland County Women s Advisory Board was established with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #07236 for the purpose of conducting public forums and studying matters concerning women in Oakland County, the results of which were reported to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners as an advisory body to the board chairperson per the Board of Commissioners Minutes, March 6, Delete the 5 th WHEREAS paragraph: WHEREAS the lack of administrative support is hampering the ability of the Women s Advisory Board to fulfill their potential and a limited contract for services would remedy this situation; and Change within the 7 th WHEREAS paragraph: WHEREAS this use of the the transfer of in funds in from the Women s Advisory Board Donation Fund would add no cost or obligation to county taxpayers. Delete the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of $7,100 of funds in the Women s Advisory Board Donation Fund for contractual services to provide administrative support. Change the BE IT RESOLVED paragraph: NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of funds from the Women s Advisory Board Donation Fund to Board of Commissioners Special Projects Assigned Fund Balance (GL #383313). Delete the BE IT RESOLVED paragraph adopted in the previous report: 606

4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contractual services agreement be reviewed and approved by the Oakland County Compliance Office in accordance with Oakland County Purchasing Policies and Procedures. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14227 BY: Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WOMEN S ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS the Women s Advisory Board for Oakland County was established with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #07236 for the purpose of conducting public forums and studying matters concerning women in Oakland County, the results of which were reported to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the Women s Advisory Board for Oakland County has provided educational forums, participated in community outreach projects and presented two annual reports addressing the status and needs of women, girls and families in Oakland County; and WHEREAS OPERATION: SUCCESS a one-day Women Veterans Job and Networking Fair held in May provided valuable information for women veterans seeking access to services for career and employment opportunities; and WHEREAS extensive opportunities exist to provide additional programs to enhance access for women in Oakland County; and WHEREAS the lack of administrative support is hampering the ability of the Women s Advisory Board to fulfill their potential and a limited contract for services would remedy this situation; and WHEREAS generous donations in support of the efforts of the Women s Advisory Board s efforts have accrued in the Women s Advisory Board Donation Fund; and WHEREAS this use of the funds in Women s Advisory Board Donation Fund would add no cost to county taxpayers. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of $7,100 of funds in the Women s Advisory Board Donation Fund for contractual services to provide administrative support. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of funds from the Women s Advisory Board Donation Fund to Board of Commissioners Special Projects line item. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVE WOODWARD, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON, NANCY QUARLES, PHILIP WEIPERT, HELAINE ZACK, BILL DWYER FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #14227) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE A DMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WOMEN S ADVISORY BOARD Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County Women s Advisory Board was established as an advisory body to the Board Chairperson per Board of Commissioners minutes March 6, In May 2014, the Women Veterans Job and Networking Fair provided valuable information for women veterans seeking access to services for career and employment opportunities. 3. Funding in the amount of $7,100 is available to transfer from the Women s Advisory Board Fund (#21398) to the Board of Commissioners GF/GP Special Assigned Fund Balance (GL #383313). 607

5 No monies can be spent until another resolution is brought before the Board of Commissioners for appropriation. 4. The FY 2015 Budget is amended as follows: FY 2015 WOMEN S ADVISORY BOARD FUND (#21398) Planned Use of Balance $7,100 Total Revenue $7, Transfer Out $7,100 Total Expenditure $7,100 GENERAL FUND (#10100) Transfer In $7, Planned Use of Balance ($7,100) Total Revenue $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: TREASURER S OFFICE TAX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHEREAS the Treasurer s Office administers the tax foreclosure process in accordance with Public Act 123 of 1999; and WHEREAS the best and most efficient way to administer that process is through software programs to allow for billing, collection, distribution, land sale, maintenance processes for both real and personal property, integration with other software, and information sharing with local units and the public; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #06173 authorized the creation of a Treasurer s Office System, because the current system is outdated and not supported; and WHEREAS the Treasurer s Office, in partnership with Information Technology and Purchasing, conducted an extensive RFQ and RFP process to identify the most cost effective and appropriate tax management system; and WHEREAS organizations including the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers and the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada were contacted to determine best practices in tax management systems; and WHEREAS the Tax Management System will further the stated mission of the Treasurer s Office and Oakland County to streamline processes for staff efficiency and enhance responsiveness and transparency for taxpayers; and WHEREAS DevNet, Inc., a private sector software company servicing over 100 jurisdictions in nine states and Canada, responded to the RFP with below competition costs and a comprehensive off-the-shelf system that met the RFP requirements and was selected by the RFP team; and WHEREAS the computer terminals for research on delinquent taxes and parcel information will continue to be available and will feature the updated system for public use; and WHEREAS the total estimated cost for the purchase and implementation of the Treasurer s Office Tax Management System is $1,667,023 which includes IT labor, hardware, software and on-going vendor software maintenance over a four year period; and WHEREAS a ten percent (10%) contingency has been added to the contract cost and is included in the $1,667,023 project estimate to cover any software customizations or enhancements that the Treasurer s Office may want to request from DevNet Inc.; and WHEREAS surplus proceeds from the FY 2014 Oakland County Land Sale exceeded $6.2 million, meaning that funding is available to cover the cost of the software and its implementation; and WHEREAS funding for the implementation and on-going vendor software maintenance will be covered by the Land Sale proceeds (Property Tax Forfeiture Activity Assigned Fund Balance GL #383470); and WHEREAS on-going IT labor support maintenance after implementation will be covered by the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund as part of IT Development quarterly billings. 608

6 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Board of Commissioners authorizes the purchase and implementation of Treasurer s Office Tax Management System in the amount of $1,667,023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Treasurers GF/GP budget is amended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2015 FY2016 FY 2017 Revenue Planned use of Balance $1,199,023 $ - $ - Total Revenue $1,199,023 $ - $ - Expenditures Transfers Out $1,199,023 $ - $ Info Tech Operations $ - $117,000 $117,000 Total Expenditures $1,199,023 $117,000 $117,000 Tax Management System Project (#42075) Project # PCBU Major Activity GLB Analysis GLB Revenue Transfers In $1,199,023 $ - $ - Total Revenue $1,199,023 $ - $ - Expenditures Computer Equipment $ 10,000 $ - $ Info Tech Development $ 791,048 $ - $ Software Rental Lease Purch $ 397,975 $ - $ - Total Expenditures $1,199,023 $ - $ - Information Technology (#63600) Revenue OC Department Operations $ - $117,000 $117,000 Total Revenue $ - $117,000 $117,000 Expenditures Software Maintenance $ - $117,000 $117,000 Total Expenditures $ - $117,000 $117,000 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14260 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT WHEREAS both of the Information Technology Department s data centers technical infrastructures are critical to the daily operation of the entire County s information processing activities; and WHEREAS historically the infrastructure components used in both data centers has been acquired as individually and then linked together using the designs and labor efforts of County employees; and WHEREAS the increased activity supported by the Data Centers require additions to data communications, storage capacity as well as an improved capability to back up all the data; and WHEREAS the wiring for electrical power and data communications, air conditioning and duct work that are used in the data centers no longer meet modern requirements; and WHEREAS the purpose of the Reference Architecture (RA) project is to replace existing infrastructure with a proven complete solution covering backup, storage and networking; and WHEREAS the use of RA systems will provide savings to the County by reducing the labor of County employees to perform the integration and testing tasks; and WHEREAS this new infrastructure will be compatible with the existing county standard for server technology; and 609

7 WHEREAS this project also includes structured cabling, racks and associated components which will allow for increased data center network performance now and in the future; and WHEREAS the enhanced facilities infrastructure included in this project (e.g., data communications, electrical, A/C and duct work) will bring both centers up to a Tier 3 rating based on current Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) data center standards; and WHEREAS the total capital and expense required to implement this project will be $3.95 million; and WHEREAS $2.95 million of expenditures for the Reference Architecture project is included in the Information Technology Ten Year Capital Plan and funding for the project is available as part of the Building Authority bond proceeds of $19,325,000 for the Facilities Infrastructure and Info Tech Projects per MR # NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the appropriation of $1 million from the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Technology Replacement (GL Account #383448) to the IT Fund for the Information Technology Reference Architecture Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED an amendment to the FY 2015 Budget is recommended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2015 Revenue Planned Use of Balance $1,000,000 Expenditure Transfer Out to Info Tech Fund $1,000,000 Total General Fund $ 0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (#63600) Revenue Transfer In from General Fund $1,000,000 Expenditures Software Support Maintenance $ 803, Professional Services $ 196,567 Total Expenditures $1,000,000 Total Info Tech Fund $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14261 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE 2014 COMPETITIVE GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CGAP) GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE WHEREAS Oakland County has entered into an agreement with the City of Detroit, Macomb County, and Wayne County to form the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution #14229; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Executive s Office, under court order, has applied for and been awarded funding for a Competitive Grant Assistance Program (CGAP) Project from the Michigan Department of Treasury, Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis (ORTA) to assist with the research, creation and implementation of GLWA; and WHEREAS the CGAP award is for Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties and the City of Detroit with Oakland County acting as the fiduciary; and 610

8 WHEREAS the maximum award amount of $3,800,000 is for reimbursement of identifying and quantifying the legal, financial, and accounting issues, negotiating proposed transactional documents, seeking approval of county commissioners to establish an authority and then implement a new authority; and WHEREAS the grant period is October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2018 and reimburses approved expenditures back to June 1, 2013; and WHEREAS this grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of the Competitive Grant Assistance Program award from the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, in the amount of $3,800,000 for the period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original application as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute inter-local agreements with the participating communities incorporating the conditions required by the grant. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Sign Off County Executive 2014 Competitive Grant Assistance Program (CGAP) Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #14261) Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE 2014 COMPETITIVE GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CGAP) GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. Oakland County has entered into an agreement with the City of Detroit, Macomb County, and Wayne County to form the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution # The Oakland County Executive s Office, under court order, has applied for and been awarded funding for a Competitive Grant Assistance Program (CGAP) Project from the Michigan Department of Treasury, Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis (ORTA) to assist with the research, creation and implementation of GLWA. 3. The CGAP award is for Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties and the City of Detroit with Oakland County acting as the fiduciary. 4. The maximum award amount of $3,800,000 is for reimbursement of identifying and quantifying the legal, financial, and accounting issues, negotiating proposed transactional documents, seeking approval of county commissioners to establish an authority and then implement a new authority. 5. The grant funding period is October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2018 and reimburses approved expenditures back to June 1, The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original application as approved. 7. A budget amendment is recommended as follows: COMPETITIVE GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUND (#29225) FY 2015 Grant Number (GR# ) Amendment Revenue Grants State $3,800,

9 Total Revenue $3,800,000 Expenditures Professional Services $3,800,000 Total Expenditures $3,800,000 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *REPORT (MISC. #14255) BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5682 TO COMBAT GANG RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on November 19, 2014, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14255 BY: Commissioners Mattie Hatchett, District #10; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Janet Jackson, District #21 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5682 TO COMBAT GANG RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY WHEREAS the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a National Gang Threat Assessment in 2011 and concluded that there are approximately 1.4 million active street, prison, and outlaw motorcycle gang members comprising more than 33,000 gangs in the United States; and WHEREAS in recent years, gangs are participating in more non-traditional crimes such as prostitution, alien smuggling, and human trafficking, identity theft, and mortgage fraud- non-traditional crimes that create higher profitability and lower visibility; and WHEREAS gang initiation often includes a violent crime that could include theft, murder, gang-rape, or drive-by shooting; and WHEREAS gangs are one of the leading factors for growth of violent crimes both on and off school property; and WHEREAS members of gangs wear specific articles of clothing to be recognized as part of the group such as bandanas, hats, scarves of certain colors, or gang-related tattoos or symbols; and WHEREAS in 2009, following a significant rise in gang-related crime in Oakland County, the FBI, in conjunction with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, Michigan State Police, Bloomfield Township Police Department, Auburn Hills Police Department, Waterford Police Department, Homeland Security, Michigan Department of Corrections, and Drug Enforcement Agency formed the Oakland County Violent Gang Task Force to identify and target for prosecution violent criminal enterprises that operate in and around the Oakland County area; and WHEREAS in 2008, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard authorized the formation of the Jail Gang Intelligence Unit because law enforcement had recognized that gang members being sent to jail did not stop their activities; and WHEREAS the current statute that defines and prescribes gang activity is almost impossible to use and needs reform to be an effective tool for law enforcement; and WHEREAS Michigan needs an effective law to target individuals who have demonstrated a pattern of criminal activity due to gang involvement; and WHEREAS House Bill 5682 is modeled on laws in that have proven effective in California and Florida in the prosecution of the most dangerous, violent gangs; and WHEREAS House Bill 5682 provides a reasonable burden of proof for gang membership and realistic sanctions for the judiciary to consider; and 612

10 WHEREAS this legislation is provides law enforcement and prosecutors with necessary tools to meet a growing threat in Michigan, the region and Oakland County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House Bill 5682 to create an effective law to combat gang criminal activity in Michigan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this resolution to the Board s legislative lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader and the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. MATTIE HATCHETT, BILL DWYER, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON, DAVE WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON, SHELLEY TAUB, TOM MIDDLETON, JIM RUNESTAD, PHILIP WEIPERT, BOB HOFFMAN, NANCY QUARLES (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *REPORT (MISC. #14256) BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1049 GRANTING POWERS RELATED TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on November 19, 2014, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14256 BY: Commissioners Mattie Hatchett, District #10; Bill Dwyer, District #14 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1049 GRANTING POWERS RELATED TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHEREAS opiate addiction is an epidemic among young people throughout Oakland County and the nation; and WHEREAS heroin and opiate overdoses are rising in frequency, many of which result in death; and WHEREAS a medication has been developed to treat opiate overdoses and is being used to save lives in other communities in the United States and abroad; and WHEREAS an opioid antagonist prevents or reverses the effects of opioids within a few minutes of being administered and can be given as an injection or through a nasal inhaler; and WHEREAS law enforcement officers are frequently the first to arrive on the scene of opiate overdoses; and WHEREAS the training of law enforcement officers in the administration of opioid antagonist may help save lives that would otherwise be lost to overdose; and WHEREAS granting authorization to law enforcement agencies to purchase and distribute opioid antagonists will provide equal access to these valuable tools that have been provided to emergency medical responders; and WHEREAS this legislation would also provide equal civil and criminal immunity to law enforcement officers in the administration of opioid antagonists that has been granted to other first responders under new Michigan laws; and WHEREAS the Department of Justice has equipped agents in the Drug Enforcement Agency, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Marshals and Federal Bureau of Investigation with opioid antagonists; and 613

11 WHEREAS several states including Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey allow police to administer opioid antagonists; and WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health has reported nearly a 300% increase in heroin related overdose deaths; and WHEREAS Oakland County Sheriff s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team s heroin cases are up over 400% for the same time period in 2014 as compared to 2013; and WHEREAS citizens are bringing to light the increasing human cost of heroin to Oakland County families through organizations like Bryan s Hope; and WHEREAS the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Sheriff s Association are in support of the legislation; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff s office and area local law enforcement agencies should be granted access to this valuable tool as they meet the challenge of rising heroin usage. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports Senate 1049 expanding provisions of the law for the administration, purchasing, distribution and legal immunity regarding opioid antagonists for law enforcement officers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this resolution to the Board s legislative lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, and the House Speaker and Minority Leader and the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. MATTIE HATCHETT, BILL DWYER, JANET JACKSON, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, DAVE WOODWARD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, HELAINE ZACK, TOM MIDDLETON, JIM RUNESTAD, PHILIP WEIPERT, BOB HOFFMAN, NANCY QUARLES (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *REPORT (MISC. #14254) BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER SYSTEMS CONTROL UNIT REORGANIZATION AND POSITION CHANGES The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on November 12, 2014, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14254 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER SYSTEMS CONTROL UNIT REORGANIZATION AND POSITION CHANGES WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner has reviewed the operations of its Systems Control Unit that is responsible for implementing and maintaining a Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; and WHEREAS the SCADA system provides electronic control of valves and water storage systems allowing them to operate automatically; and WHEREAS these systems include emergency alarms and remote operations capabilities that require regular maintenance and testing; and WHEREAS the Electrical Administrative Act and the 2011 National Electrical Code requires that a journeyman electrician perform work on any energized circuits worth over $100; and 614

12 WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner has had to contract with a number of vendors to keep up on the required maintenance and upgrading of these systems; and WHEREAS the recently upgraded SCADA system now has programmable logic controllers (PLC), radios, instrumentation, and controls at a significant number of County sites; and WHEREAS it is proposed to create new classifications and retitle several positions to reflect the type of work being performed and to increase the staff assigned to this unit to handle more of the workload inhouse; and WHEREAS by having staff in-house with the expertise on the system there will be less reliance on contractors to complete the work; and WHEREAS it is proposed to upwardly reclassify an Engineering Systems Coordinator to a Systems Control Supervisor I in order to have appropriate supervisory support for the unit; and WHERAS it is proposed to create two (2) Full-Time Eligible PR funded Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III position in the WR Systems Control Unit (# ) to assist with managing the work and decreasing the need for contractors; and WHEREAS it is also proposed to create one (1) Full-Time Eligible PR funded Electronics Technician II position that is qualified to perform the ladder logic and programming the SCADA systems require; and WHEREAS it is proposed to delete the classification of Electrical Technician; and WHEREAS the position changes will require three (3) trucks, two (2) cellphones, one (1) smartphone and three (3) laptops; and WHEREAS funding for this reorganization will come from Water Resources Commissioner proprietary funds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the following personnel actions: 1. To create the following new classifications: Classification Title Salary Plan/ Grade FLSA Category Electronics Technician I 055/8 Non-Exempt Electronics Technician II 055/9 Non-Exempt Electronics Technician III 055/10 Non-Exempt 2. To retitle the following positions: Position # From Position Title To Position Title Electrical Technician Electronics Technician I Electrical Technician Electronics Technician I Right of Way Agent Electronics Technician III Engineering Systems Coordinator Electronics Technician III Engineering Technician Electronics Technician II 3. To upwardly reclassify the following position: Position # From Position Title Plan/Grade/Step To Position Title Plan/Grade/Step WRC Electrical Systems Coordinator 055/10/5 Systems Control Supervisor I SAP/12/3 4. To create the following full-time eligible Proprietary (PR) funded positions: # of Positions Unit # Unit Title Position Title Plan/Grade/Step WR Systems Control Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III 055/10/ WR Systems Control Electronics Technician II 055/09/1 615

13 5. To delete the classifications of Electrical Technician and WRC Electrical Systems Coordinator. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #14254) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER SYSTEMS CONTROL UNIT REORGANIZATION AND POSITION CHANGES Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. Resolution approves the Water Resources Commissioner s (WRC) request to create new classifications, retitle several positions, upwardly reclassify one position and create three new positions in the Systems Control Unit for the maintenance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. 2. The new positions, position reclassifications and additional equipment is needed to meet staffing requirements to perform the work internally; funding is to be covered by water and sewer rates. 3. WRC is requesting to reclassify one (1) WRC Electrical Systems coordinator grade 10 to a System Control Supervisor I grade 12, resulting in an annual net increase of $4,051. FY 2015 impact will be an increase to the Proprietary fund account Drain Equipment Labor of $3, WRC is requesting to create three (3) new positions two (2) Skilled Maintenance Mechanic III and one (1) Electronics Technician II resulting in an annual cost of $229,901. FY 2015 impact will be an increase to the Proprietary fund account Drain Equipment Labor of $191, WRC is requesting three (3) laptops for an initial cost of $2,975 that will be funded through the Proprietary fund with an annual operational cost of $8,400. FY 2015 impact will be an increase to the Proprietary fund of $9,975 in the Drain Equipment account. 6. WRC is requesting two (2) cellphones and one (1) smartphone for an initial cost of $40 that will be funded through the Proprietary fund with an annual operational cost of $1,272. FY 2015 impact will be an increase to the Proprietary fund of $1,100 in the Drain Equipment account. 7. WRC is requesting three (3) vehicles for an initial cost of $95,181 that will be funded through the Proprietary fund with an annual operational cost of $42,193. FY 2015 impact will be an increase to the Proprietary fund of $130,342 in the Drain Equipment account. 8. A budget amendment is recommended for FY 2015 FY 2017 as follows: WATER AND SEWER TRUST FUND (#57010) FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 Revenue Sewage Disposal Services $ 50,652 $ 60,582 $ 60, Water Sales General $ 50,651 $ 60,581 $ 60, Planned use of Balance $ 39,976 $ -0- $ -0- Total Revenue $141,279 $121,163 $121,617 Expense Drain Equipment Labor $ 81,884 $ 98,798 $ 99, Drain Equipment $ 19,419 $ 22,365 $ 22, Transfer Out $ 39,976 $ -0- $ -0- Total Expense $141,279 $121,163 $121,617 Pontiac Water Fund (#57234) Revenue Water Sales General $ 19,296 $ 23,079 $ 23, Planned Use of Balance $ 7,614 $ -0- $ -0- Total Revenue $ 26,910 $ 23,079 $ 23,

14 Expense Drain Equipment Labor $ 15,597 $ 18,819 $ 18, Drain Equipment $ 3,699 $ 4,260 $ 4, Transfer Out $ 7,614 $ -0- $ -0- Total Expense $ 26,910 $ 23,079 $ 23,165 Pontiac Sewer Fund (#57434) FY 2015 FY2016 FY2017 Revenue Sewage Disposal Services $ 24,120 $ 28,848 $ 28, Planned Use of Balance $ 9,518 $ -0- $ -0- Total Revenue $ 33,638 $ 28,848 $ 28,956 Expense Drain Equipment Labor $ 19,496 $ 23,523 $ 23, Drain Equipment $ 4,624 $ 5,325 $ 5, Transfer Out $ 9,518 $ -0- $ -0- Total Expense $ 33,638 $ 28,848 $ 28,956 Evergreen Farmington Fund (#58410) Revenue Sewage Disposal Services $ 50,652 $ 60,582 $ 60, Planned Use of Balance $ 19,988 $ -0- $ -0- Total Revenue $ 70,640 $ 60,582 $ 60,809 Expense Drain Equipment Labor $ 40,942 $ 49,399 $ 49, Drain Equipment $ 9,710 $ 11,183 $ 11, Transfer Out $ 19,988 $ -0- $ -0- Total Expense $ 70,640 $ 60,582 $ 60,809 Clinton Oakland Fund (#58600) Revenue Sewage Disposal Services $ 45,826 $ 54,812 $ 55, Planned Use of Balance $ 18,085 $ -0- $ -0- Total Revenue $ 63,911 $ 54,812 $ 55,018 Expense Drain Equipment Labor $ 37,042 $ 44,694 $ 44, Drain Equipment $ 8,784 $ 10,118 $ 10, Transfer Out $ 18,085 $ -0- $ -0- Total Expense $ 63,911 $ 54,812 $ 55,018 Drain Equipment Fund (#63900) Revenue Reimbursement Salaries $194,961 $235,233 $236, Equipment Rental $ 11,075 $ 9,672 $ 9, Vehicle Rental $ 35,161 $ 43,579 $ 43,579 Total Revenue $241,197 $288,484 $289,565 Expense Salaries $ 113,139 $136,687 $137, Fringes $ 81,822 $ 98,546 $ 98,

15 Info Tech Operations $ 9,975 $ 8,400 $ 8, Telephone Comm $ 1,100 $ 1,272 $ 1, Motor Pool Fuel Chg $ 10,500 $ 13,986 $ 13, Motor Pool $ 24,661 $ 29,593 $ 29,593 Total Expense $ 241,197 $288,484 $289,565 Motor Pool Fund (#66100) FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 Revenue Leased Equipment $ 24,661 $ 29,593 $ 29, Gasoline Oil Grease Chg $ 10,500 $ 13,986 $ 13, Transfer In $ 39,976 $ 0 $ Transfer In $ 7,614 $ 0 $ Transfer In $ 9,518 $ 0 $ Transfer In $ 19,988 $ 0 $ Transfer In $ 18,085 $ 0 $ Planned Use Fund Balance ($ 103,979) ($ 10,557) ($10,557) Total Revenue $ 26,363 $ 33,022 $ 33,022 Expense Depreciation Vehicles $ 15,863 $ 19,036 $ 19, Gasoline Charges $ 10,500 $ 13,986 $ 13,986 Total Expense $ 26,363 $ 33,022 $ 33,022 Information Technology Fund (#63600) Revenue Non-Govt l Operating $ 9,975 $ 8,400 $ 8, Planned Use of Balance ($ 7,000) ($ 8,400) ($ 8,400) Total Revenue $ 2,975 $ -0- $ -0- Expense Expendable Equipment $ 2,975 $ -0- $ -0- Total Expense $ 2,975 $ -0- $ -0- Telephone Communications Fund (#67500) Revenue Sale Phone Service Internal $ 1,100 $ 1,272 $ 1,272 Total Revenue $ 1,100 $ 1,272 $ 1,272 Expense Communications $ 1,060 $ 1,272 $ 1, s Expendable Equipment $ Total Expense $ 1,100 $ 1,272 $ 1,272 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) 618

16 *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14262 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CHRYSLER FOUNDATION MOTOR CITIZENS GRANT ACCEPTANCE Chairperson Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified of the award of a 2014 Motor Citizens Grant in the amount of $500 from the Chrysler Foundation; and WHEREAS the grant was made in recognition of volunteer services performed by Chrysler employees at Independence Oaks in August 2014; and WHEREAS the grant was not made for a specific project or program but will be used as general support. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and accepts the 2014 Motor Citizens grant award in the amount of $500 from the Chrysler Foundation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board s Chairperson, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Sign Off - Parks & Recreation 2014 Motor Citizens Grant Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #14262) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - CHRYSLER FOUNDATION 2014 MOTOR CITIZENS GRANT ACCEPTANCE Pursuant to rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified of the award of a 2014 Motor Citizens Grant in the amount of $500 from the Chrysler Foundation. 2. The grant was made in recognition of volunteer services performed by Chrysler employees at Independence Oaks in August 2014 and will be used as general support. 3. A budget amendment is recommended: PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#50800) FY 2015 Revenue Contributions Operating $ Planned Use of Balance ($500) Total Revenues $0 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14263 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2013 MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND GRANT ACCEPTANCE WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified of the award of the TF Universally Accessible Boat Launch Grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund; and WHEREAS the thirty-seven thousand seven hundred dollar ($37,700) grant will help offset the cost of a universally accessible small boat launch at Independence Oaks County Park; and 619

17 WHEREAS the matching funds of twelve thousand six hundred dollars ($12,600) for the universally accessible boat launch are allocated from the Parks and Recreation fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and accepts the 2013 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant award of $37,700 (75%) with a match of $12,600 (25%) from the Parks and Recreation Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Sign Off Parks & Recreation 2013 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Development Grant Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #14263) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2013 MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND GRANT ACCEPTANCE Pursuant to rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been awarded a TF Universally Accessible Boat Launch Grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. 2. The grant award of $37,700 (75%) will be used to be used to offset the cost of a universally accessible small boat launch at Independence Oaks County Park. 3. Matching funds of $12,600 (25%) for the universally accessible boat launch are allocated from the Parks and Recreation fund. 4. A budget amendment is recommended: PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#50800) Revenues FY Capital Asset Contribution $ 37, Planned Use of Balance ($ 37,700) $ -0- FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 640.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14264 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/SHERIFF S OFFICE - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 2470 ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD, LLC, FOR USE OF THE QUALITY PONTIAC BUILDING FOR STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AT 2470 ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN WHEREAS the Sheriff s Office/Marine Unit currently has a maintenance shop and stores boats at a pole barn adjacent to the old trustee camp and Animal Shelter on Brown Road in Auburn Hills; and WHEREAS the Sheriff s Office currently stores certain law enforcement vehicles at a Water Resources Commissioner s warehouse on Opdyke Road; and WHEREAS the pole barn on Brown Road is dilapidated and must be essentially rebuilt; and WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner has requested that the Sheriff s Office move out of the warehouse on Opdyke Road; and WHEREAS at the present time no adequate County-owned facility exists which would accommodate storage of all of the above vehicles and equipment; and 620