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OAKLAND COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MINUTES

October 26, 2016 Meeting called to order by Vice Chairperson Michael Spisz at 7:17 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called.

PRESENT: Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (20) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Gingell. (1)

Quorum present. Invocation given by Helaine Zack. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Kochenderfer supported by McGillivray the minutes of the October 6, 2016 Board Meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by Taub supported by Woodward the agenda, be amended as follows: ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

a. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division – Oakland University, Fiscal Year 2017 REACH Grant Acceptance

(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting (Fiscal Note was taken up by Finance on October 20, 2016.)) FINANCE COMMITTEE

c. Department of Information Technology – AT&T Contract #003394 Extension for Leased ISDN and T-1 Data Circuits Vendor through 2018

(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the Finance Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting.) ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE

b. Central Services Aviation Division – Assignment of Land Lease; Airport Land Lease Addendum; Consent and Subordination of Lien: JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC

(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule IX.E: Resolution was taken up by the Finance Committee on October 20, 2016 without direct referral by the liaison committee.)

Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 26, 2016

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Vote on agenda, as amended: AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman. (20) NAYS: None. (0)

A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved. Vice Chairperson Michael Spisz addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Quarles. Commissioner Quarles addressed the Board to introduce Roz Edwards, Managing Editor and Keith Owens, Senior Editor of the Michigan Chronicle. Commissioner Quarles addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring the Michigan Chronicle as Michigan’s premiere African American newspaper that has successfully chronicled the African American experience for 80 years. Founded in 1936, by legendary News Publisher John H. Sengstacke as the Detroit Chronicle, before being named the Michigan Chronicle. It has sustained its mission of being the “Voice of the Community” by highlighting African American culture in Metro Detroit and Michigan. Keith Owens, Senior Editor and Roz Edwards, Managing Editor of the Michigan Chronicle addressed the Board. Commissioner Quarles addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Jackson. Commissioners Quarles and Jackson addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Mildred Gaddis who is known as the “Queen of Radio Talk” at 1200 AM WCHB radio, where she hosts the popular Mildred Gaddis Show. As a trusted media personality, she uses her platform to enlighten and empower listeners on an array of issues. Mildred Gaddis’ remarkable talent and political insight has garnered her national recognition with TIME magazine describing her as “One of the most politically astute minds in Southeast Michigan.” Mildred Gaddis addressed the Board. Vice Chairperson Michael Spisz addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Taub. Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO who has once again brought special recognition to Oakland County when he was named Michigan’s IT Leader of the Year, an award he was presented during the Michigan Digital Government Summit in Lansing. This coveted and well deserved recognition is further evidence of Phil Bertolini’s contributions as a skilled and experienced leader and innovator in government information technology. Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO addressed the Board. County Clerk – Register of Deeds Lisa Brown read a communication from Commissioner Middleton that stated he is creating a subcommittee of the Finance Committee on the Safe Drinking Water for Schools Initiative. The purpose of this subcommittee will be to discuss creating a grant program to assist schools with funding for the replacement of outdated plumbing and drinking water fixtures, which may contain lead or other harmful elements. I am appointing the following members of the Safe Drinking Water for Schools Initiative Subcommittee: Wade Fleming, Chairperson, Tom Middleton, and Dave Woodward. Vice Chairperson Michael Spisz addressed the Board as “a point of privilege” to acknowledge the group from Leadership Oakland in attendance. Commissioner Middleton addressed the Board to recognize Lucas Smith, prospective Eagle Scout and his father Adam Smith.


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Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Board to acknowledge students from Milford High School and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in attendance. The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Dan McRoberts, Kathleen Anna Bertolini, Geraldine Amato and Melanie Williams. Moved by Fleming supported by Bowman 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 656. The resolutions on this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}): *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16278 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS - CHILDREN’S VILLAGE-D GENERATOR PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program includes generator installation projects; and WHEREAS the Children’s Village – D building does not have a generator at this time; and WHEREAS to ensure continued safe and reliable electrical service, in the spring of this year, the Planning and Building Committee authorized the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division to advertise and receive bids to install generators at key County buildings; and WHEREAS in accordance with Purchasing Division procedures, bids for the project were solicited, received, and reviewed by the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division and the Purchasing Division; and WHEREAS per the bid tabulation attached, the lowest responsible bidder was Gen Power Products of Wixom, Michigan; and WHEREAS the total project cost recommended by the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division includes $41,910 for the generator, $1,500 for a five-year warranty, $2,000 for a sound/snow enclosure, $5,500 automatic transfer switch, $30,000 for installation/pad/electric, and $8,091 for a 10% contingency for a total of $89,001. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Children’s Village – D Generator Project (#100000002462) in the amount of $89,001. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the amount of $89,001 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) to establish the Children’s Village – D Generator Project (#100000002462) as detailed below: Building Improvement Fund (#40100) 1040101-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($89,001) Project Work Order Fund (#40400) Project ID 100000002462, Activity PROJ 1040101-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $89,001 $ -0- Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of 3611 Generator Bidsheet on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16279 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – 2016 APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES


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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates, statements, papers and records submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages having taxes to be spread upon the Tax Rolls, and has checked these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and WHEREAS the committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates as adjusted by M.C.L. 211.34, MCL 211.34d, MCL 211.24e and MCL 211.34e of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be spread against state taxable valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith, and which are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Equalization Officer to sign these certificates; and WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the constitution and added Section 36; and WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under Section 37 of the General Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as amended; and WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to MCL 211.36 which allows additional millage to be voted up to and including December 7, 2016 for schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 8, 2016 for taxing jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would require Board approval before they could be spread; and WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school operating levies on homestead and non-homestead property taxes in accordance with this report. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopt the attached certificates with the recommendations herein contained as part of the permanent records of the Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Officer be authorized and directed to sign the several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby authorizing and directing the various assessing officers to spread the rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 2016. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Copy of 2016 Apportionment Oakland County Michigan Report on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16280 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – AT&T CONTRACT #003394 EXTENSION FOR LEASED ISDN AND T-1 DATA CIRCUITS VENDOR THROUGH 2018 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the attached current contract between Oakland County and its primary leased data line vendor, AT&T, will reach its five-year life on October 31, 2016; and WHEREAS AT&T is the sole provider of data line services within most of the geographic footprint of the OakNet coverage area; and WHEREAS AT&T has announced the technology end-of-life for the ISDN, PRI and T-1 copper based data lines; and WHEREAS AT&T has significantly increased the cost per line by factors from 6 to 22 times to force their customers to switch to the new technology; and WHEREAS the higher rates would increase the total cost to the County by $319,000 per month (approximately $3.8 million per year); and WHEREAS approximately $1.8 million of the total annual increase of $3.8 million would be rebilled to Cities, Villages and Townships that are CLEMIS partners; and WHEREAS Oakland County currently has 312 of these data lines that are used to support critical computer applications such as CLEMIS Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) and the Public Safety Radio System; and


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WHEREAS all 312 data lines need to be replaced and redesigned to the standards of the new fiber-based technology; and WHEREAS the entire base network transport must be redesigned, tested and implemented to accommodate the new technology; and WHEREAS it will require two years to accomplish all of the work required; and WHEREAS AT&T has agreed to a two-year extension on the County’s current contract to hold prices while we migrate to the new technology, long term solution; and WHEREAS the Purchasing Terms and Conditions stated in Section 2400.6 Duration of Contracts and under Procedure states “The Board of Commissioners shall approve contracts beyond five years.” NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the extension of the existing contract with AT&T for two (2) years through October 31, 2018. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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Copy of Oakland County Purchasing Division Contract ID 3394, Oakland County Department of Management and Budget Purchasing Division Professional Service Contract Number: 00394, and AT&T Intrastate ILEC Network Services Discount Pricing Schedule Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16281 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, FISCAL YEAR 2017 REACH GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland University in partnership with Oakland County Health Division and on behalf of the Heathy Pontiac We Can! Coalition, was awarded a three year grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH); and WHEREAS Oakland University wishes to continue sub-contracting under the REACH grant with Oakland County Health Division to implement evidence and practice-based strategy activities to reduce the devastating effects of obesity and chronic disease within the City of Pontiac; and WHEREAS the fiscal year (FY) 2017 contract period begins October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS this is the final year of the grant and is not expected to be renewed after September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS grant funding for this contract period is in the amount of $129,306 which is a decrease of $50,382 (-28%) over the previous fiscal year; and WHEREAS the REACH grant will continue to fund one (1) special revenue (SR) full-time eligible (FTE) Public Health Educator II position for this project by under-filling the currently vacant MCH Block Grant SR FTE Public Health Nutritionist III position (#1060291-07360); and WHEREAS this amendment has completed the Grant Review Process according to the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures and is recommended for approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Oakland University’s Agreement in the amount of $129,306, beginning October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the REACH grant will continue to fund one (1) SR FTE Public Health Educator II position for this project by under-filling the currently vacant MCH Block Grant SR FTE Public Health Nutritionist III position (#1060291-07360). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, be contingent upon the level of funding for this program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%). Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16281) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, FISCAL YEAR 2017 REACH GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. Oakland University, on behalf of the Healthy Pontiac We Can! Coalition, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, has awarded Oakland County funding in the amount of $129,306; a decrease of $50,382 over the previous award due to less materials and supplies needed in the final year of program implementation.

2. Funds will be used to implement evidence and practice based strategy activities to reduce the devastating effects of obesity and chronic disease within the City of Pontiac, Michigan.

3. The grant period extends from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 4. The funding will be used to cover one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Public

Health Educator II position within the Health/Community Health Promotion and Intervention Services (CHPIS) unit of the Health Division under the REACH Fund (#28611). The position is only budgeted for 11 months based upon the Centers for Disease Control deadlines for project implementation to be completed for the final year of the grant.

5. This SR FTE Public Health Educator II position will be under-filling one (1) SR FTE Public Health Nutritionist III position (#1060291-07360) currently vacant within the Health/Infant Promotion unit of the Health Division under the Health MCH Block Grant Fund (#28563).

6. The future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available.

7. The FY 2017 through FY 2019 Special Revenue Budget is amended as follows:

REACH FUND (#28611) GR0000000743/Budget Reference 2016 activity: GLB analysis: GLB FY 2017 FY 2018–FY 2019 Revenues 1060233-133340-610313 Federal Operating Grants ($ 50,382) ($ 179,688) Total Revenues ($ 50,382) ($ 179,688) Expenditures 1060233-133340-702010 Salaries ($ 660) ($ 45,213) 1060233-133340-722740 Fringe Benefits ( 5,645) ( 38,431) 1060233-133340-730072 Advertising ( 24,700) ( 27,200) 1060233-133340-730926 Indirect Costs ( 956) ( 6,262) 1060233-133340-731115 License and Permits ( 864) ( 1,404) 1060233-133340-731346 Personal Mileage ( 35) ( 1,075) 1060233-133340-731388 Printing ( 6,920) ( 26,920) 1060233-133340-731941 Training ( 500) ( 500) 1060233-133340-750294 Materials & Supplies ( 3,573) ( 9,073) 1060233-133340-750399 Office Supplies 25 ( 1,750) 1060233-133340-750448 Postage ( 6,450) ( 18,450) 1060233-133340-774636 Info Tech Operations ( 80) ( 2,800) 1060233-133340-774677 Insurance 0 ( 250) 1060233-133340-778675 Telephone Communications ( 24) ( 360) Total Expenditures ($ 50,382) ($ 179,688)

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Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Health Division – 2017 Center for Disease Control and Prevention Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Grant (OU Reach), Oakland University Subcontract for the Office of Research Administration, Oakland University General Terms and Conditions for Agreements and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Grant Oakland University – Subaward Information – Year 3 Oakland County Health Division Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16282 BY: Human Resources Committee, Robert Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - ADD CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR’S EVE AS COUNTY HOLIDAYS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Merit Rule 26, Legal Holidays, identifies the holidays recognized by Oakland County; and WHEREAS Christmas Eve Day is a holiday whenever December 25th falls on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; and WHEREAS in other years Christmas Eve Day shall not be considered a holiday; and WHEREAS New Year’s Eve Day is a holiday whenever January 1st falls on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; and WHEREAS in other years New Year’s Eve Day shall not be considered a holiday; and WHEREAS it is proposed to include Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Eve Day as holidays, regardless of the day of the week on which they fall; and WHEREAS those employees who work in County departments which provide 24 hours, seven (7) days a week service, shall be designated eligible for holiday compensation on the actual holiday rather than the County celebrated holiday; and WHEREAS some bargaining units already recognize Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as holidays; and WHEREAS allowing these two holidays to be paid every year will enhance the County’s benefits package in order to retain current employees and recruit new employees in a competitive labor market; and WHEREAS it is proposed to change Merit Rule 26.1.1, 26.2, 26.3 and 26.5.3.1 in a separate resolution; and WHEREAS the County budgets for full employment of all authorized positions, whereby, there would be no change to the individual position budgeting process; and WHEREAS there may be some 24 hour, seven (7) days per week operations that incur additional holiday overtime or some favorability gained for employees that take leave without pay around the Christmas and New Year holidays, however, these will not result in any material changes that would require additional funding to be budgeted. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to include Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Eve Day as holidays, regardless of the day of the week on which they fall. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those employees who work in County departments that operate 24 hours, seven (7) days a week service, shall be designated eligible for holiday compensation on the actual holiday rather than the County celebrated holiday. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to change Merit Rule 26.1.1, 26.2, 26.3 and 26.5.3.1 in a separate resolution. Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16283 BY: Human Resources Committee, Robert Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – CHANGE TO MERIT SYSTEM RULE 26, LEGAL HOLIDAYS


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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County Executive is proposing to include Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Eve Day as holidays, regardless of the day of the week on which they fall; and WHEREAS the Merit System Rules have been reviewed and it has been determined that changes are necessary to Merit Rule 26 to allow for this; and WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that all changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless an objection is received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, in which case the objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes that the reading and distribution of this notice and copy of the proposed change to Merit System Rule 26 to all Commissioners present and absent, is considered as the official submission to the Board of Commissioners of the described changes in Merit System Rule 26. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that changes to the Merit System Rules be cross referenced by the appropriate Board of Commissioners' Resolution number authorizing such change. Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk’s office. (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 16284 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2016 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – REHABILITATE AND STRENGTHEN TAXIWAY C AND B INCLUDING ASSOCIATED CONNECTORS - CONSTRUCTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract No. FM 63-01-C117, Federal Project No. C-26-0078-8116, for Federal funds in the amount of $6,180,344, and State funds in the amount of $1,093,008 for the development and improvement of Oakland County International Airport; and WHEREAS the project consists of the rehabilitation and strengthening of Taxiway C and B, including associated connectors, at Oakland County International Airport; and WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the administration of the project; and WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan Department of Transportation requires a local grant match of $426,648 which is available from the Airport Fund; and WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant contract; and WHEREAS the attached contract has completed County Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures; and WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County; therefore, the application provisions of MR #13180 do not apply. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $7,700,000, which includes a local grant match of $426,648, which is available from the Airport Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract.


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

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Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Central Services/Aviation – 2016 Oakland County International Airport Grant Program – Rehabilitate and Strengthen Taxiway C, B and Connectors – Construction and Michigan Department of Transportation - County of Oakland Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project Under the Block Grant Program Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16284) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2016 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – REHABILITATE AND STRENGTHEN TAXIWAY C AND B INCLUDING ASSOCIATED CONNECTORS - CONSTRUCTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract No. FM 63-01-C117, Federal Project No. C-26-0078-8116 for the development and improvement of Oakland County International Airport.

2. The project consists of the rehabilitation and strengthening of Taxiway C and B, including associated connectors, at Oakland County International Airport

3. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant contract.

4. This contract will be in effect from the date of award through twenty (20) years. 5. The total cost of the project is not to exceed $7,700,000; of which $6,180,344 is from Federal

funds, $1,093,008 is from State funds and $426,648 from the Airport Fund for the grant match. 6. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the

administration of the project. 7. No General fund appropriation is required. Funding is available within the Airport Fund for the

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(The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16285 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES AVIATION DIVISION – ASSIGNMENT OF LAND LEASE; AIRPORT LAND LEASE ADDENDUM; CONSENT AND SUBORDINATION OF LIEN: JDS PUMP-N-GO, LLC To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland (“the County”) owns the Oakland/Troy Airport in Troy; and WHEREAS parcels of land are leased to various aviation businesses for the purpose of constructing hangars, aviation ramps, and related appurtenances for the purpose of conducting aviation business at the airport; and WHEREAS the County has negotiated with JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC to amend the existing land Lease in two ways: (1) by assigning it from the prior legal entity, M & M AIRPORT MANAGEMENT, LLC to JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC and (2) by revising the property description to include additional property; and WHEREAS the existing 20-year Lease between JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC and the County became effective on April 1, 2003; and WHEREAS the amended Lease will have a term of twenty years from April 1, 2003, to March 31, 2023, with annual rent fixed until April 1, 2017 at $17,171.76; and WHEREAS the County reserves the right to change the rental payments provided under this Lease each and every two years, with the first computation to be made from the date of the amended Lease; and


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WHEREAS in consideration of the making of a loan for improvements to the premises by Clarkston State Bank, JDS Pump-n-N-Go and the County agree to temporary assignment of the Lease as security for the loan and subordination of the County’s contractual lien on the premises to Clarkston State Bank; and WHEREAS the Airport Committee and the County’s Office of Corporation Counsel have reviewed and agreed to the terms of the attached Assignment, Lease Addendum, and Consent and Subordination of Lien. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached Assignment, Lease Addendum, and Consent and Subordination of Lien. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Airport Committee, established by MR #89043, to create, approve, and sign lease addenda to change the rental payments as provided under the Lease. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Assignment, Lease Addendum, and Consent and Subordination of Lien and all other related documents between the County and JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Oakland County International Airport Assignment of Airport Land Lease, Oakland/Troy Airport – Airport Land Lease Addendum and Oakland/Troy Airport Consent to Assignment of Lease as Security for Loan and Subordination of Lien Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16285) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES AVIATION DIVISION – ASSIGNMENT OF LAND LEASE; AIRPORT LAND LEASE ADDENDUM; CONSENT AND SUBORDINATION OF LIEN: JDS PUMP-N-GO, LLC To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the Airport Land Lease assignment from M&M Airport Management, LLC to JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC and the revision of the property description to include additional property.

2. Oakland County is the owner of Oakland/Troy Airport in Troy. 3. Parcels of land are leased to various aviation businesses for the purpose of constructing hangars,

aviation ramps and related appurtenances for the purpose of conducting aviation business at the airport.

4. The amended lease will have a term of twenty years from April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2023, with annual rent fixed until April 1, 2017 at $17,171.76.

5. The Oakland/Troy Airport reserves the right to change the rental payments provided under this lease each and every two years, with the first computation to be made from the date of this lease addendum.

6. A budget amendment is not required at this time. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16261 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip J. Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2016 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


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WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Part 307 of Act 451 of 1994, as amended, Inland Lake Levels, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner operates and maintains 35 lake level control devices/structures and 7 lake augmentation pumps that regulate the legally established water level of 53 lakes located within Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Lake Level Districts; and WHEREAS Section 30722(4) of Act No. 59 requires that the Water Resources Commissioner obtain approval from the Board of Commissioners prior to levying any lake level assessment in excess of $10,000 annually; and WHEREAS for the Fiscal Year 2017, the Water Resources Commissioner proposes to assess 29 separate Lake Level Districts for the total aggregate amount of $426,400 for operation, maintenance and repair purposes, as itemized on the listing attached hereto, of which 20 of the proposed assessments are in excess of the said $10,000 limit, thereby requiring the Board of Commissioners authorization. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the Fiscal Year 2017, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $426,400, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 29 separate Lake Level Districts itemized on the listing hereto, including 20 assessments in excess of $10,000. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Correspondence from Steven A. Korth, P.E., Manager, Oakland County Water Resources Commission, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Lake Level Drain Assessments for Maintenance and Operation, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Lake Levels Detail Summary by Community and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Lake Levels Detail Summary by Project on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16261) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2016 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $426,400 for the year 2016 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating and maintaining 29 lake levels located within Oakland County.

2. Oakland County’s share of the assessments for operations and maintenance of lake levels is $0.44 for roads at large.

3. Funding is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental account - Drain Assessments. 4. No budget amendments are recommended.

FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16262 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip J. Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2016 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


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WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch or enclosed drains at various locations throughout Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Water Resources Commissioner to levy assessments against the Drainage District of drains established in accordance with said Chapter 4, for operation, maintenance, clean out and repair purposes; and WHEREAS for the Fiscal Year 2017, the Water Resources Commissioner proposes to assess 64 Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $554,000 for the maintenance, operation, clean out and repair of 64 drains. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the Fiscal Year 2017, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 64 drains located in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $554,000, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 64 Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Correspondence from Steven A. Korth, P.E., Manager Oakland County Water Resources Commission, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Chapter 4 Drain Assessments for Maintenance and Operation, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Chapter 4 Drains Detail Summary by Community and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Chapter 4 Drains Detail Summary by Project on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16262) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2016 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $426,400 for the year 2016 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating and maintaining 29 lake levels located within Oakland County.

2. Oakland County’s share of the assessments for operations and maintenance of lake levels is $0.44 for roads at large.


FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16263 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip J. Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER - 2016 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


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WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch and/or enclosed drains at various locations in Oakland and West Bloomfield Townships; and WHEREAS existing private drains established as County Drains in accordance with Chapter 18 of the Michigan Drain Code shall be the same as if originally laid out and designated, located, established and constructed by procedures set forth in other sections of the Michigan Drain Code; and WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner incurs costs for the operation and maintenance of these Drains that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and WHEREAS Chapter 18 of the said Drain Code permits the Water Resources Commissioner to levy assessments against Drainage District of Drains established in accordance with said Chapter 18, for operation, maintenance, clean out and repair purposes; and WHEREAS for the Fiscal Year 2017, the Water Resources Commissioner proposes to assess 54 Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $144,500 for the maintenance, operation, cleanout and repair of 54 drains. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the Fiscal Year 2017, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 54 drains located in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $144,500, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 54 Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Correspondence from Steven A. Korth, P.E., Manager Oakland County Water Resources Commission, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Chapter 18 Drain Assessments for Maintenance and Operation, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Chapter 18 Drains Detail Summary by Community and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 2016 Chapter 18 Drains Detail Summary by Project on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16263) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2016 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the Water Resources Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $144,500 for the year 2016 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning, and repairing 54 Chapter 18 drains located within Oakland County.

2. Oakland County’s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 18 drains is $19,991.54 for roads at large.


FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16286 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - OCCMHA REIMBURSEMENT FOR JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT (JAWS) PROGRAM AND INMATE CASEWORKER POSITIONS


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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has received a letter of agreement from the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) to continue reimbursement funding for the Jail Alliance With Support (JAWS) program and mental health services to inmates having serious and persistent mental illnesses for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS last year, OCCMHA provided funding to the Oakland County’s Sheriff’s Office under two separate letters of agreement approved by Miscellaneous Resolutions #16007 and #16008; and WHEREAS this fiscal year, OCCMHA has combined funding for all of the positions into a single agreement; and WHEREAS per MR #09267 the Byrne JAG Stimulus grant award expanded the existing post-booking jail diversion program (JAWS) to the female jail population who are experiencing addiction problems, which included treatment readiness services, coordination with the Courts for a community re-integration plan diverting them from jail and 30 days of follow-up services; and WHEREAS the OCCMHA has agreed to reimburse the County in an amount not to exceed $57,194 for the cost of two (2) part-time non-eligible Inmate Caseworker positions (#11611 and #11612) and an amount not to exceed $21,954 for one (1) part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Inmate Casework Specialist position (#11285) assigned to the Jail Alliance With Support (JAWS) program; and WHEREAS OCCMHA has also provided support to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office in order to offer mental health services to inmates having serious and persistent mental illnesses; and WHEREAS OCCMHA has provided partial reimbursement for one (1) GF/GP Inmate Caseworker position since 1999; and WHEREAS OCCMHA agrees to continue partial funding in the amount not to exceed $68,338 for one (1) GF/GP full-time Inmate Caseworker position (#06577); and WHEREAS this agreement has completed the Grant Review Process according to the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures; and WHEREAS acceptance of these funds does not obligate the County to any future commitment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the reimbursement up to $147,486 from OCCMHA for inmate casework services for October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Inmate Caseworker positions (#11611 and #11612) in the Inmate Program Services Unit (#4030320). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Inmate Casework Specialist position (#11285). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP full-time Inmate Caseworker position (#06577) which is partially funded by OCCMHA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of these positions are contingent upon continued reimbursement funding. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office – FY 2017 Agreement with Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority for Inmate Casework Specialist and Inmate Caseworker Positions and Correspondence from Willie Brooks, Executive Director and CEO, Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16286) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – OCCMHA REIMBURSEMENT FOR JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT (JAWS) PROGRAM AND INMATE CASEWORKER POSITIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:


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1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of reimbursement funding not to exceed $147,486 by letter agreement from the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) for support of the female jail population post booking jail diversion program; in conjunction with the Jail Alliance With Support (JAWS) program.

2. This award provides partial reimbursement funding of $68,338 for salaries of one (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) full-time eligible (FTE) Inmate Caseworker position (#06577) in the Inmate Program Services Unit (#4030320); the balance of the position fringe benefit funding of $44,395 represents the grant match obligation for this grant award.

3. Also, this award continues to provide reimbursement funding of two (2) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Inmate Caseworker positions (#11611 and #11612) in the Inmate Program Services Unit (#4030320) with a not to exceed amount of $57,194 and one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hour per year Inmate Casework Specialist position (#11285) in the JAWS program with a not to exceed amount of $21,954.

4. OCCMHA agrees to continue this funding arrangement for one (1) year for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 at which time this funding arrangement will be evaluated for extension and renewal; and is contingent upon continuation funding from OCCMHA.

5. No budget amended is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16287 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: 52/1 DISTRICT COURT (NOVI) - FY 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 52nd District Court, Division I (Novi) applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS the court has created an Adult Drug Court, which is a hybrid version of their successful Sobriety Court program to address the needs of the defendants with high risk/high need substance abuse issues, specifically related to the use of illegal drugs, excluding marijuana. The program goals include: reduced system costs (jail days); reduce recidivism; and offender rehabilitation; and WHEREAS the total program funding is $89,400 in grant funding from SCAO, with no required cash match; and WHEREAS the grant award provides funding for the continuation of one (1) special revenue (SR) full-time eligible (FTE) Probation Officer I position (#3020205-11415) to monitor the Drug Court caseload; and WHEREAS the grant award also provides funding for graduation supplies and Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals’ (MADCP) conference expenses for on-going education; and WHEREAS this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation of the contract consistent with the October 4, 2016 letter from the SCAO, providing that assurance #3 of this year's grant application and agreement shall not be construed as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS the grant award completed the grant review process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program award from the State Court Administrative Office in the amount of $89,400, for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) SR funded FTE Probation Officer I position in the Probation Unit (#3020205-11415) to provide support for program activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment, and continuation of the special revenue position is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – 52/1 District Court – 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program, Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Contract, Michigan Courts – One Court of Justice Application, Michigan Drug Court Program Allowable Expenses List – Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Assurances and Correspondence from Jessica Parks, Trial Court Services Deputy Director, Michigan Supreme Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16287) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: 52/1 DISTRICT COURT (NOVI) – FY 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM -ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of a grant award from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Program in the amount of $89,400.

2. The funding period is October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 3. The total program budget of $89,400 consists of $20,499 in operating expenditures and $68,901

in personnel costs. 4. There is no required grant match. 5. The grant will provide continued funding of one (1) Special Revenue, full-time eligible Probation

Officer I position (#3020205-11415). 6. A FY 2017 budget amendment is recommended as follows:

FY 2017 FY 2017 Adopted Amendment Amended DRUG COURT DIST. 52/1 PROBATION FUND (#27151) Grant (#GR0000000661) Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2017 Revenue 3020205-121050-615571 Grants – State $74,000 $15,400 $89,400 Total Revenues $74,000 $15,400 $89,400 Expenditures 3020205-121050-702010 Salaries $45,219 $ (1,590) $43,629 3020205-121050-722740 Fringe Benefits 26,529 (1,257) 25,272 3020205-121050-730373 Contracted Services 0 19,615 19,615 3020205-121050-730548 Drug Testing 1,080 (1,080) 0 3020205-121050-731818 Special Event Program 582 (288) 294 3020205-121050-732018 Travel and Conference 590 0 590 Total Expenditures $74,000 $15,400 $89,400 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *REPORT (MISC. #16288) BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: 52/3 DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION (ROCHESTER HILLS) - FY 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (MDCGP) – ACCEPTANCE


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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on October 19, 2016, 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 #16288 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: 52/3 DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION (ROCHESTER HILLS) – FY 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (MDCGP) - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 52nd District Court, Division III (Rochester Hills) applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS this grant funding allows the court to continue the Specialty Treatment Program in order to deal with increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and jail overcrowding; and WHEREAS the court has received $68,000 in grant funding from SCAO with no required cash match; and WHEREAS the grant award provides funding for the creation of one (1) special revenue (SR) part-time non-eligible (PTNE) Probation Officer I position; and WHEREAS the grant award also provides funding for drug testing, treatment services, incentives, graduation and office supplies, and registration for the annual Michigan Association of Drug Court (MATCP) conference; and WHEREAS this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation of the contract consistent with the October, 2016 letter from SCAO, providing that assurance #3 of this year’s grant application and agreement shall not be construed as a mandate for the future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process according to the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program from the State Court Administrative Office in the amount of $68,000, for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) SR PTNE Probation Officer I. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment, and continuation of the program and the special revenue position are contingent upon future levels of grant funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – 52/3 District Court – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Contract, Michigan Courts – One Court of Justice Application, Michigan Drug Court Program Allowable Expenses List – Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Assurances and Correspondence from Jessica Parks, Trial Court Services Deputy Director, Michigan Supreme Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16288) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: 52/3 DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION (ROCHESTER HILLS) - FY 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (MDCGP) – ACCEPTANCE


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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of a grant award from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Program in the amount of $68,000.

2. The funding period is October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 3. The total program budget of $68,000 consists of $47,085 in operating expenditures (contracted

services, special events, travel, drug testing and supplies) and $20,915 in personnel costs. 4. One (1) Special Revenue (SR) part-time non-eligible (PTNE) Probation Officer I (3020405-New)

will be created. 5. There is no required grant match. 6. A FY 2017 budget amendment is recommended as follows:

FY 2017 Drug Court 52/3 Dist. SCAO Fund (#27165) Grant (#GR0000000468) Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Budget Ref 2017 Revenues 3020405-121050-615571 Grants – State $ 68,000 Total Revenues $ 68,000 Expenditures 3020405-121050-702010 Salaries $19,778 3020405-121050-722740 Fringe Benefits 1,137 3020405-121050-731818 Special Event Program 6,350 3020405-121050-732018 Travel and Conference 885 3020405-121050-730548 Drug Testing 39,850 Total Expenditures $ 68,000

FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *REPORT (MISC. #16289) BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: 52/4 DISTRICT COURT (TROY) - 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on October 19, 2016, 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 #16289 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: 52/4 DISTRICT COURT (TROY) – 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM – ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 52nd District Court, Division IV (Troy) applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) effective October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS the court intends to continue the Drug Court to assist in addressing the problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and an increase in jail days ordered; and


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WHEREAS the court has received $110,000 in grant funding from SCAO, with no required cash match; and WHEREAS the grant award provides funding to increase one (1) special revenue (SR) part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 520 hour per year General Clerical position (#3020505-11416) to 600 hours per year; and WHEREAS the grant awards provides funding to delete one (1) SR PTNE Probation Officer I position (#3020505-11603), and to create one (1) special revenue SR full-time eligible (FTE) Probation Officer I position in the Probation Unit; and WHEREAS the grant award also provides funding for drug and alcohol testing to monitor and ensure sobriety, participant incentives, counseling services and Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals’ (MADCP) conference expenses for on-going education; and WHEREAS this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation of the contract consistent with the October 4, 2016 letter from SCAO, providing that assurance #3 of this year’s grant application and agreement shall not be construed as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the grant review process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program from the State Court Administrative Office in the amount of $110,000, for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to increase one (1) SR PTNE 520 hours per year General Clerical position (#3020505-11416) to 600 hours per year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) SR PTNE Probation Officer I position (#3020505-11603). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) SR FTE Probation Officer I position in the Probation Unit (#3020505). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment, and continuation of the special revenue positions is contingent upon future levels of grant funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – 52/4 District Court – 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program, Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Contract, Michigan Courts – One Court of Justice Application, Michigan Drug Court Program Allowable Expenses List – Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Assurances and Correspondence from Jessica Parks, Trial Court Services Deputy Director, Michigan Supreme Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16289) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: 52/4 DISTRICT COURT (TROY) – 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of a grant award from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) for the 2017 Michigan Drug Court Program in the amount of $110,000.

2. The funding period is October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 3. The total program budget of $110,000 consists of $31,207 in operating expenditures (drug

testing, travel, and incentives) and $78,793 in personnel costs. 4. There is no required grant match.


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5. Personnel costs include the deletion of one (1) Special Revenue (SR) part-time, non-eligible (PTNE) Probation Officer I position (#3020505-11603), the creation of one (1) (SR) full-time eligible (FTE) Probation Officer I position and increased funding for the continuation of one (1) SR PTNE 520 hour General Clerical position (#3020505-11416) to 600 hours.

6. A FY 2017 budget amendment is recommended as follows:

FY 2017 FY 2017 Adopted Amendment Amended

Drug Court District 52/4 SCAO Fund (#27167) Project #GR0000000660 Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2017

Revenues 3020505-121050-615571 Grants – State $ 70,000 $ 40,000 $110,000

Total Revenues $ 70,000 $ 40,000 $110,000

Expenditures 3020505-121050-702010 Salaries $ 31,365 $16,977 $ 48,342 3020505-121050-722740 Fringe Benefits 1,458 28,993 30,451 3020505-121050-730548 Drug Testing 34,302 (6,072) 28,230 3020505-121050-732018 Travel and Conference 885 -0- 885 3020505-121050-750245 Incentives 1,990 102 2,092

Total Expenditures $ 70,000 $40,000 $110,000 FINANCE COMMITTEE

(The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16290 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (ADULT TREATMENT COURT) – GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Circuit Court applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program for the grant period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS the total program funding for the Adult Treatment Court is $170,540, consisting of $47,600 in grant funding from SCAO, $80,000 in PA 511 Community Corrections funding, a Restore Foundation donation of $18,940, and General Fund operating support of $24,000; and WHEREAS the court intends to continue the Adult Treatment Court to deal with problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and the increase in jail days ordered; and WHEREAS two positions are partially funded by the Adult Treatment Court Grant, which include: one (1) full-time eligible (FTE) Youth and Family Casework Supervisor position (#3010402-09712) and one (1) FTE Technical Assistant position (#3010402-10677); and WHEREAS this program also includes drug testing supplies and kits, registration fees for conference, bus passes, meetings, contractual services for individual and family treatment, incentives, transitional housing, and defense attorney fees; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures; and WHEREAS this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation of the contract consistent with the October 4, 2016 letter from the Michigan SCAO, providing that assurance #3 of this year’s grant application and agreement shall not be construed as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.


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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult Treatment Court) Grant Agreement in the amount of $47,600 from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts a donation in the amount of $18,940 from the Restore Foundation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of positions (#3010402-09712 and #3010402-10677) are contingent upon continuation of State funding, and receipt of additional funding sources. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult Treatment Court), Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Contract, Michigan Courts – One Court of Justice Application, Michigan Drug Court Program Allowable Expenses List – Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Assurances and Correspondence from Jessica Parks, Trial Court Services Deputy Director, Michigan Supreme Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16290) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (ADULT TREATMENT COURT) - GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of grant funding from the State Court Administrators Office (SCAO), 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP), for the Adult Treatment Court (ATC), in the amount of $47,600 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

2. The total program budget of $170,540 includes SCAO funding of $47,600; PA 511 Community Corrections contributed funding of $80,000, General Fund support of $24,000 and an anticipated Restore Foundation donation of at least $18,940.

3. There are two (2) full-time eligible (FTE) positions that are partially funded by the ATC totaling $47,000. These positions are funded as follows:

One (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) FTE Youth and Family Caseworker Supervisor (#3010402-09712). This position is funded as follows: ATC SCAO funding of $30,000 and $89,409 in the Child Care Fund. Also provides in-kind support to the Juvenile Drug Court program. One (1) GF/GP, FTE Technical Assistant position (#3010402-10677). This position is funded as follows: ATC SCAO funding of $17,000 and $56,501 Child Care Fund. Also provides in-kind support to the Juvenile Drug Court program.

4. Total operating costs for the ATC Program are $123,540 of which, $80,000 is PA 511 Community Corrections funding; $24,000 is General Fund budgeted operating support, at least $18,940 is anticipated as a donation from the Restore Foundation, and $600 is included in the SCAO funding.



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GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2017 FY 2017 Circuit Court Judicial Administration Adopted Amendment Amended Revenue 3010101-121205-650301 Donations $ 0 $18,940 $18,940 Total Revenue $ 0 $18,940 $18,940 Expenditure 3010101-121205-788001-27130 Trans Out to ATC Fund $ 0 $18,940 $18,940 Total Expenditure $ 0 $18,940 $18,940 Drug Court Circuit Adult SCAO Fund (#27130) Grant (#GR0000000233) Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2017 Revenue 3010301-121205-695500-10100 Trans In from GF-Cir Ct $ 0 $18,940 $18,940 3010301-121200-615571 Grants State 47,000 600 47,600

Total Revenues $47,000 $19,540 $66,540 Expenditures 3010301-121200-702010 Salaries $29,500 0 $29,500 3010301-121200-722740 Fringe Benefits 17,500 0 17,500 3010301-121205-731416 Private Institutions-Res 0 6,940 6,940 3010301-121205-731997 Transport of Clients 0 2,000 2,000 3010301-121205-732018 Travel and Conference 0 600 600 3010301-121205-732165 Workshops & Meetings 0 1,000 1,000 3010301-121205-750245 Incentives 0 3,000 3,000 3010301-121205-750280 Laboratory Supplies 0 6,000 6,000

Total Expenditures $47,000 $19,540 $66,540 FINANCE COMMITTEE

(The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *REPORT (MISC. #16291) BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (JUVENILE DRUG COURT) - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on October 19, 2016, 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 #16291 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (JUVENILE DRUG COURT) – GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Circuit Court applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program with a grant period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS the total program funding for the Juvenile Drug Court is $463,835, consisting of $43,000 in grant funding from SCAO, Child Care Fund contribution of $417,835 (of which 50% is reimbursable), and General Fund operating support of $3,000; and


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WHEREAS the court intends to continue the Juvenile Drug Court to deal with problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and an increase in out of home placement days ordered; and WHEREAS the Juvenile Drug Court Program has one (1) General Fund General Purpose (GF/GP) Full-Time Eligible Youth and Family Caseworker II position (#3010402-09711) partially funded by the Juvenile Drug Court Grant with the remaining costs funded by the Child Care Fund; and WHEREAS the Juvenile Drug Court Program also has one (1) SR Full-Time Eligible Youth and Family Caseworker I position (#3010402-11081) for the Juvenile Drug Court; and WHEREAS this position was previously funded from SCAO, donated funds from the RESTORE Foundation, the Child Care Fund, and Circuit Court favorability in the State Institution line item; and WHEREAS the funding for the Youth and Family Caseworker I position (#3010402-11081) has shifted with the majority of funding from the Child Care Fund and Circuit Court favorability in the State Institution line item; and WHEREAS it is proposed to delete one (1) SR Full-Time Eligible Youth and Family Caseworker I position (#3010402-11081) in order to create one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Youth and Family Caseworker I position to accurately reflect the funding stream; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures; and WHEREAS this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation of the contract consistent with the October 4, 2016 letter from the Michigan SCAO, providing that assurance #3 of this year’s grant application and agreement shall not be construed as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Juvenile Drug Court) Grant Agreement in the amount of $43,000 from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Youth and Family Caseworker II position (#3010402-09711) in the Circuit Court/Family Division/Court Services which is partially funded by the SCAO grant and Child Care Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) SR Full-Time Eligible Youth and Family Caseworker I position in the Circuit Court/Family Division/Court Services (#3010402-11081). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Youth and Family Caseworker I position in the Circuit Court/Family Division/Court Services (#3010402). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the positions associated with this grant are contingent upon continuation of State funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court – FY 2017 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Juvenile Drug Court, Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Contract, Michigan Courts – One Court of Justice Application, Michigan Drug Court Program Allowable Expenses List – Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Assurances and Correspondence from Jessica Parks, Trial Court Services Deputy Director, Michigan Supreme Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.

FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16291) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2017 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (JUVENILE DRUG COURT) - GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


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

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of grant funding from the State Court Administrators Office (SCAO), 2017 Michigan Drug Court Program (MDCGP), for the Juvenile Drug Court (JDC), in the amount of $43,000 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

2. Total program budget is $463,835 which includes an award from SCAO of $43,000, Child Care Fund of $417,835, and General Fund operating support of $3,000.

3. There are four (4) positions that support the JDC program of which two are partially funded by the JDC SCAO Grant. The positions are funded as follows: - One (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) full-time eligible (FTE) Youth and Family

Caseworker II position (#3010402-09711). This position is funded as follows: JDC SCAO funds totaling $17,000 and the remaining costs of $82,122 are offset by the Child Care Fund.

- Creation of (1) GF/GP FTE Youth and Family Caseworker I position. This newly created position replaces Special Revenue (SR) FTE Youth and Family Caseworker I position (3010402-11081) which is being deleted due to the fact that the position is no longer funded by Restore Foundation Funds and primarily funded by GF/GP Child Care Funds. The newly created position is funded as follows: JDC SCAO funds totaling $26,000, with the remaining portion funded $39,235 from the state via the Child Care Fund (which is currently budgeted) and $39,235 from a permanent reallocation of funds from the State Institution line item within the Circuit Court Family Division Child Care budget.

- One (1) GF/GP FTE Technical Assistant position (#3010402-10677) and (1) GF/GP FTE Youth and Family Casework Supervisor position (#3010402-09712) provide JDC in-kind support. Neither of these two positions are funded by JDC SCAO funds.

4. Total operating costs for the JDC Program are $114,000 and are allocated as follows: Personal Mileage $10,000, Supplies $2,000, Incentives $4,000, Indirect Costs $30,000, Professional Services $40,000, Drug Testing $20,000 and Travel and Conference $5,000 which are funded by the Child Care Fund, and Defense Attorney Fees $3,000 which are General Fund operating support.

5. A FY 2017-2019 budget amendment is recommended as follows:

GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2017-2019 Revenues 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $(39,235) Total Revenues $(39,235) Expenditures 9010101-112700-788001-20293 Transfer Out-Child Care Fund $(39,235) Total Expenditures $(39,235) Child Care Fund (#20293) Revenues 9090101-112700-695500-10100 Transfer In-General Fund $(39,235) Total Revenues $(39,235) Expenditures 3010402-112570-731843 State Institutions $(39,235) Total Expenditures $(39,235)

FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16292 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2017 MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (ADULT TREATMENT COURT) – GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:


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WHEREAS the Circuit Court applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program (MMHCGP), for the grant period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS the total program funding is $64,000, with no required grant match; and WHEREAS this award provides the Adult Treatment Court (ATC) the capacity to treat offenders with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse); and WHEREAS the award provides funding for contractual services from Community Mental Health in the form of a Court Liaison position which serves and assists the ATC Team via assessments, court testimonies, consultations, progress updates, crisis intervention, community referrals, and coordinates care throughout Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority’s (OCCMHA) network of Core Provider Agencies (CPA), bridging the gaps between the Court and Mental Health systems; and WHEREAS the award also provides funding for drug screens and bus passes for clients; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures; and WHEREAS this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation of the contract consistent with the October 4, 2016 letter from the Michigan SCAO, providing that assurance #3 of this year’s grant application and agreement shall not be construed as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the 2017 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program (MMHCGP) from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) in the amount of $64,000 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court – FY 2017 Michigan Mental Health Grant Program (MMHCGP), Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Contract, Michigan Courts – One Court of Justice Application, Michigan Drug Court Program Allowable Expenses List – Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Assurances and Correspondence from Jessica Parks, Trial Court Services Deputy Director, Michigan Supreme Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16292) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - 2017 MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (ADULT TREATMENT COURT) - GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of a grant from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) in the amount of $64,000 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

2. This is the ninth (9th) year of this grant award. 3. The grant award of $64,000 will be used to fund drug screens, professional services and bus

passes for participants. 4. A budget amendment is recommended as follows:

Mich Mental Health SCAO Fund (#27175) Grant (#GR0000000423) Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2017


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FY 2017 FY 2017 Adopted Amendment Amended Revenue 3010301-121200-615571 Grants State $60,000 $4,000 $64,000 Total Revenue $60,000 $4,000 $64,000 Expenditures 3010301-121200-731458 Professional Services $54,000 $4,000 $58,000 3010301-121200-732011 Transportation Service 1,680 -0- 1,680 3010301-121200-750280 Laboratory Supplies 4,320 -0- 4,320 Total Expenditures $60,000 $4,000 $64,000

FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 656.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16293 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2017 URBAN DRUG COURT INITIATIVE (UDCI) PROGRAM – GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Circuit Court applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Urban Drug Court Initiative (UDCI) Grant Program for the grant period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS the total program funding is $270,459 which includes a SCAO grant award of $201,000 and PA 511 Community Corrections funding support of $69,459, with no required cash match; and WHEREAS the UDCI Grant Program will focus on high-risk, high-need offenders who have committed criminal offenses within the city of Pontiac and who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder; and WHEREAS this program consists of several phases including varying types of treatment programs, court appearances, incentives and sanctions, as needed with specific goals for graduation into the next phase and ultimately graduation from the program; and WHEREAS this grant provides funding for the continuation of one (1) Special Revenue (SR) full-time eligible (FTE) Youth and Family Caseworker Supervisor position (#3010301-11294) and one (1) SR part-time non-eligible (PTNE) Technical Assistant position (#3010301-11417) in the Circuit Court Civil/Criminal Division; and WHEREAS this program also provides funding for drug testing and supplies, GED tests, graduation supplies, alcohol tethers, bus passes, bike repair supplies for participants, individual and group therapy, residential treatment, transitional housing, and travel for the MATCP conference; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures; and WHEREAS this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation of the contract consistent with the October 4, 2016 letter from the Michigan SCAO, providing that assurance #3 of this year’s grant application and agreement shall not be construed as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the 2017 Urban Drug Court Initiative (UDCI) Grant Program in the amount of $201,000 from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) SR FTE Youth and Family Caseworker Supervisor position (#3010301-11294) and one (1) SR PTNE Technical Assistant position (#3010301-11417) in the Circuit Court Civil/Criminal Division be fully funded by the Urban Drug Court Initiative grant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of positions (#3010301-11294 and #3010301-11417) are contingent upon continuation of State funding, and receipt of additional funding sources. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court – 2017 Urban Drug Court Initiative (UDCI) Grant Program, Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Contract, Michigan Courts – One Court of Justice Application, Michigan Drug Court Program Allowable Expenses List – Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program FY 2017 Assurances and Correspondence from Jessica Parks, Trial Court Services Deputy Director, Michigan Supreme Court Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16293) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2017 URBAN DRUG COURT INITIATIVE (UDCI) PROGRAM - GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of grant funding from the State Court Administrators Office (SCAO), for the 2017 Urban Drug Court Initiative (UDCI) Grant Program in the amount of $201,000 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

2. This is the fifth (5th) year of this grant award. 3. The total program budget is $270,459 which includes SCAO funding of $201,000 and PA 511

Community Corrections contributed funding of $69,459. 4. The grant will provide continued funding of one (1) special revenue (SR), full-time eligible (FTE)

Youth and Family Caseworker Supervisor position (#3010301-11294) and one (1) SR, part-time, non-eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year Technical Assistant position (#3010301-11417).

5. The remainder of the funding will be used for drug testing, interlock tethers, special events, individual and group therapy, travel to Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals’ (MATCP) conference, and transportation for participants.


Urban Drug Court (Fund #27135) Grant (#GR0000000626) Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2017 FY 2017 FY 2017 Adopted Amendment Amended Revenue 3010301-121200-615571 Grants State $200,000 $ 1,000 $201,000 Total Revenue $200,000 $ 1,000 $201,000 Expenditures 3010301-121200-702010 Salaries $ 83,790 $ 4,203 $ 87,993 3010301-121200-722740 Fringe Benefits 47.673 2,247 49,920 3010301-121200-731458 Professional Services 64,300 (7,698) 56,602 3010301-121200-731997 Transportation of Clients 2,112 1,848 3,960 3010301-121200-732018 Travel and Conference 1,500 200 1,700 3010301-121200-750539 Testing Materials 625 -0- 625 3010301-121200-731818 Special Event Program 0 200 200 Total Expenditures $200,000 $ 1,000 $201,000

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Vote on Consent Agenda, as amended: AYES: Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford. (20) NAYS: None. (0)

A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee. There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the General Government Committee. There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Human Resources Committee. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16294 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip J. Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – HERON DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, MCL 280.461 et seq. (the "Drain Code"), and as a matter of public health, the Heron Drainage District was established and the cost of the construction, operation and maintenance of the Heron Drain (the "Drain") was apportioned against the County of Oakland (the “County”) and the Charter Township of West Bloomfield (the "Public Corporations"); and WHEREAS there exists a public health necessity to plan, design and construct the Drain; and WHEREAS it is proposed that the cost of the improvements with respect to the Drain be financed in part by the issuance of bonds; and WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Heron Drainage District proposes that the Heron Drainage District issue its Drain Bonds, Series 2016 (the "Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $840,000 to defray part of the cost of the acquisition and construction of improvements to the Drain; and WHEREAS the Bonds will be dated as of such date, will bear interest at such rates not to exceed 5% per annum, will be in the aggregate principal amount, will mature in such years and principal amounts, and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity as shall be determined by the Drainage Board at the time of sale; and WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds; and WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the County that the Bonds be sold in order to achieve debt service savings for the Public Corporations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby pledges irrevocably the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and agrees that, in the event the Charter Township of West Bloomfield or the County shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest when due, the amount thereof shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make such advancement to the extent necessary.

2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out of County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid.

3. The County Treasurer or the financial consultant, Municipal Financial Consultants Incorporated, is authorized, if necessary, to make application to the Department of Treasury for permission to issue and sell the Bonds.


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4. The County Treasurer is authorized, if necessary, to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final official statement for the Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the preliminary and final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other things necessary for compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to do all other things that are necessary to effectuate the sale and delivery of the Bonds.

5. The County Treasurer is authorized, if necessary, to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of the County (i) a certificate of the County to comply with the requirements for a continuing disclosure undertaking of the County pursuant to subsection (b)(5) of the Rule and (ii) amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the "Continuing Disclosure Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any failure of the County to comply with and carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall be as set forth therein.

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


Copy of Correspondence from Sidney Lockhart P.E., Special Projects Manager, Oakand County Water Resources Commission and West Bloomfield Township Proposed Heron Drain map on file in County Clerk’s office. The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16275 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW LIBERTY TREE AND REPURPOSING OF FORMER LIBERTY TREE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the original Liberty Tree was a large Elm tree at Boston Commons where colonists gathered and organized in resistance to British oppression; and WHEREAS the last of the colonial-era Liberty Trees, rooted in Maryland, was lost in Hurricane Floyd, however, grafts of it were made and distributed to 12 of the original 13 colonies; and WHEREAS the Providence Forum, a Philadelphia based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has made it their mission is to “preserve, defend and advance the faith and values consistent with those of our nation's founding,” and promotes the planting of new Liberty Trees; and WHEREAS via the efforts of Robert Gillette of American House and Patriot Week, Inc., Oakland County received a Liberty Tree in 2012; and WHEREAS for the cost of shipping and a plaque, Oakland County planted and cared for the Liberty Tree in the south courtyard of the Courthouse, but due to damage it received during shipping, the tree did not survive its first winter here; and WHEREAS the Circuit Court and Facilities Management have arranged for a new Liberty Tree to be shipped from RareFind Nursery of Jackson, NJ, which is where the previous tree was sourced from; and WHEREAS the County’s Grounds Unit will arrange to have the new Liberty Tree shipped priority to a local greenhouse where it will be kept and cultivated during the winter before planting in the spring; and WHEREAS the Circuit Court intends to repurpose the wood from the former Liberty Tree to create proclamation items; and WHEREAS the new Liberty Tree and shipping costs will not exceed $400, greenhouse care of the tree will not exceed $750, planting will not exceed $600, and repurposing of the previous Liberty Tree will not exceed $200 for a total of $1,950. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the acceptance of a new Liberty Tree and the repurposing of the former Liberty Tree for an amount not-to-exceed $1,950. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16275) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW LIBERTY TREE AND REPURPOSING OF FORMER LIBERTY TREE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above named Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:

1. The resolution authorizes the purchase of a new Liberty Tree and repurposing the former tree for an amount not to exceed $1,950.

2. Total costs are not-to-exceed $1,950. 3. Funding is available in the Facilities Maintenance and Operation Fund (#63100) under Sublet

Repairs to cover the not-to-exceed costs of $200 for repurposing, $400 for shipping, $600 for planting and $750 for greenhouse care.

4. The not-to-exceed cost of $200 for repurposing the previous Liberty Tree, in order to create proclamation items, will be the responsibility of the Circuit Court and billed as Maintenance Department charges that are budgeted in the Non Departmental General Fund General Purposes departments.

5. No budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Weipert supported by Hoffman the resolution be adopted.

AYES: Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer. (20) NAYS: None. (0)

A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16295 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – DELETE ONE PART-TIME NON-ELIGIBLE COURT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION AND CREATE ONE FULL-TIME ELIGIBLE COURT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Circuit Court has reviewed its operations and determined areas where efficiencies could be realized; and WHEREAS it has been determined that a Full-Time Court Clinical Psychologist is needed in the Court’s Psychological Clinic to manage the psychological evaluations workload; and WHEREAS the Court’s Psychological Clinic performs Psychological Evaluations of minors and parents upon referral from a Family Division Judge; and WHEREAS these evaluations are performed by masters’ level Clinical Psychologists or consultants under contract to the clinic; and WHEREAS in 2013, the Court’s Psychological Clinic was additionally tasked with completing Juvenile Competency Evaluations and Criminal Responsibility Evaluations; and WHEREAS these evaluations are performed by qualified juvenile mental health forensic examiners, all of whom have possessed doctoral level degrees and by masters’ level clinicians who have completed specialized training; and WHEREAS currently the Court’s Psychological Clinic has three (3) Part-Time Non-Eligible Court Clinical Psychologist positions, one (1) Full-Time Senior Psychologist position and three (3) PhD level contractors; and


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WHEREAS the Court’s Psychological Clinic relies on their PhD level contractors to help manage the competency evaluations workload; and WHEREAS these evaluations include an intake, an interview, a review of collateral records, testing as deemed appropriate, generation of the report and testifying in court, as needed; and WHEREAS it has been difficult to find Part-Time PhD level contractors to perform clinical work during the business day and to field calls from court staff and jurists; and WHEREAS it has also been difficult to find PhD level contractors that do not have a limited availability when it comes to being able to see individuals for evaluations and/or testify; and WHEREAS the current situation regarding the PhD level contractors has resulted in extended times to complete evaluations, with the time from referral to report currently at seven weeks; and WHEREAS the Court’s Psychological Clinic’s objective is to have the report available within twenty-eight days; and WHEREAS the Circuit Court has been unsuccessful in seeking additional contractors due to the specialized nature of the work to be performed and, therefore, believes the best way to secure resources for completing these evaluations is by creating one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Court Clinical Psychologist; and WHEREAS it is proposed to delete one (1) GF/GP Part-Time Non-Eligible, 1,000 hours per year Court Clinical Psychologist position (#3010402-10868) to offset the creation of one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Court Clinical Psychologist in the Family Court Services Division (#3010402); and WHEREAS the remaining portion of this creation would be covered by a reallocation of funds from the Professional Services Line Item budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves to delete one (1) GF/GP Part-Time Non-Eligible, 1,000 hours per year Court Clinical Psychologist position (#3010402-10868). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Court Clinical Psychologist position in the Family Court Services Division (#3010402). Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16296 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (BOLT) WHEREAS Craig Pesko is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Canine Unit (Unit); and WHEREAS while Deputy Pesko has worked in this Unit, he has obtained and trained another dog (Bolt) to become an explosive search dog; and WHEREAS Bolt has been successfully trained and certified with the National Association of Police Canine Handlers (NAPCH); and WHEREAS Bolt has been thoroughly examined by the County Veterinarian and has been given a clean bill of health; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff has concluded that Bolt would be useful and beneficial addition to his Offices K-9 Unit; and WHEREAS Deputy Pesko has agreed to sell Bolt to Oakland County for the nominal sum of $1.00 on the condition that Bolt be sold back to him for the same nominal sum upon Deputy Pesko’s transfer from the K-9 Unit or at the end of Bolt’s service life, whichever comes first; and WHEREAS the purchase of Bolt from Deputy Pesko (as opposed to purchasing an untrained canine through and outside source) will result in a savings to the County of approximately $15,000; and WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer of Ownership Agreement is attached. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves transferring ownership of Bolt from Deputy Craig Pesko per the attached Transfer of Ownership Agreement for $1, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the agreement as attached. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.


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Copy of Transfer of Ownership Agreement and Affidavit of Craig Pesko on file in County Clerk’s office. The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16297 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE-CONTRACT FOR POLICE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION 2017-2018 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Police and Fire Dispatch services; and WHEREAS the Village of Lake Orion has requested that the Sheriff’s Office dispatch police calls for the Village; and WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office has agreed to provide dispatching services per the attached contract between the County of Oakland and the Village of Lake Orion; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Police Dispatch Agreement with the Village of Lake Orion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Amendment on behalf of the County of Oakland. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect November 30, 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including the continuation of positions be contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Police Dispatch Service Agreement between County of Oakland and Village of Lake Orion, November 20, 2016 – March 31, 2018 Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16298 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE-CONTRACT FOR POLICE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF OXFORD 2017-2018 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Police and Fire Dispatch services; and WHEREAS the Village of Oxford has requested that the Sheriff’s Office dispatch police calls for the Village; and WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office has agreed to provide dispatching services per the attached contract between the County of Oakland and the Village of Oxford; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Police Dispatch Agreement with the Village of Oxford. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this Amendment on behalf of the County of Oakland. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) full time eligible GF/GP Dispatch Specialist position in the Sheriff Emergency Communications Division, (#4030701). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect November 30, 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including the continuation of positions be contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.


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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Police Dispatch Service Agreement between County of Oakland and Village of Oxford Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16299 BY: Commissioner William Dwyer, District #14 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS – MIDDLEBELT TRANSPORT STORAGE TUNNEL PROJECT ISSUE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners (BOC) intends to support the residents of Farmington Hills in their efforts to be apprised of quality services from their County government; and WHEREAS these quality services include specific water and sewer projects under the direction of the Oakland County Water Resource Commission; and WHEREAS the Water Resource Commission (WRC) identified the Evergreen-Farmington Sewage Disposal System Middlebelt Transport Storage Tunnel Project (“Project”) within the City limits of Farmington Hills following a 2004 consent decree, filed when the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) discovered sanitary sewer overflows during periods of extreme wet weather; and WHEREAS the WRC designed the Project to control the sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) for the residents of Farmington Hills and those communities connected to the Evergreen-Farmington Sewage Disposal System; and WHEREAS the success of the Project is in question due to initial design flaws; and WHEREAS the designs of the Project called for a dewatering process to mine through the granular sediment for the installation of a nine (9) foot diameter relief tunnel under Middlebelt Road between 13 Mile Road and I-696 North; and WHEREAS through the WRC’s processes and procedures, residents of the Greencastle subdivision experienced loss of water, odor and quality issues, well and other equipment failures along with particulate inclusions in their existing water systems; and WHEREAS to show good faith, the WRC office has attempted to mitigate the issues associated with this project, which include:

1. Drilling new wells for homeowners. 2. Providing temporary water tanks for residents. 3. Connecting homes to the municipal water system. 4. Testing for water quality; and

WHEREAS the duration of the Project was initially planned to last a period of a few months and has now dragged on close to a year; and WHEREAS Middlebelt Road is a major traffic artery for the residents of Farmington Hills and surrounding communities in Southeast Michigan; and WHEREAS any major closure of a busy thoroughfare in the county for an extended period of time cripples and stifles economic prosperity for those communities affected; and WHEREAS the residents impacted by the Project voiced their negative opinion of the Project to the City of Farmington Hills City Council during numerous Council meetings; and WHEREAS the City officials believe there is not enough action by the WRC to mitigate the completion of the Project in a timely manner or provide the monetary reimbursement to residents negatively impacted by the Project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners calls upon the WRC to provide the City of Farmington Hills City Council the following:

1. A detailed, revised and updated Project Masterplan including current project issues, costs, milestone dates, budget, and any other related schedules, exhibits or illustrations associated with the timely completion of the Project.


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2. A comprehensive project plan for the completion of a water main loop in the Greencastle Subdivision.

3. An in-depth report outlining well repairs for the affected properties of the Project, including repair dates, completed and planned, along with the associated costs.

4. An embracive report on residents who have incurred out of pocket costs associated with the Project, including a schedule of timely compensation from the WRC.

5. A complete schedule of ongoing and immediate DEQ water testing of those wells connected to the aquifer impacted by the Project to ensure the current and future water safety for all the residents.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners, by adoption of this Resolution, formally states its intention to support the residents impacted by the Project and strongly urges the WRC to remedy the issues associated with the Project in a timely manner. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

BILL DWYER Commissioner Woodward objected to the resolution. Vice Chairperson Michael Spisz requested a two minute recess. Discussion followed. Commissioner Woodward withdrew the objection. The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16300 BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #12; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Hugh Crawford, District #9; John Scott, District #5; Bob Gosselin, District #11; Wade Fleming, District #16; IN RE: MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHERS FOR VETERANS TO LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES WHEREAS veterans’ willingness to serve our country has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear and ensured our nation remains a beacon of hope and liberty to people around the world; and WHEREAS we live in a land of unparalleled liberty and opportunity, and veterans remind us of the price that has been paid for our freedoms by the courage and valor of generations of American military men and women; and WHEREAS Oakland County is home to more than 70,000 veterans that have made an enormous contribution to our nation; and WHEREAS as a grateful nation we should not only remember our veterans service we must uphold our commitment to providing superior medical care and services as a reflection of our gratitude for the sacrifices they have endured; and WHEREAS there are approximately 22 million American veterans as of 2015 eligible for a wealth of services from The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) according to the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs; and WHEREAS the Veterans Affairs Department requires its hospitals to provide care to patients within a defined period of time (14 to 30 days); however, veterans have an extreme wait; and WHEREAS as of June 2014, after an internal Veterans Affairs audit, there are more than 100,000 veterans across the nation waiting for appointments at VA facilities; and WHEREAS government documents (not made public) confirm the delays in care at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina; and WHEREAS the hospital knew of its growing waiting list, as obtained by CNN, and documents show that the veterans wait list for Dorn grew to 3,800; and WHEREAS at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care facility the wait time lasts for more than a year with 1,400 to 1,600 veterans in wait; and WHEREAS according to the Veterans Affairs Department and internal documents at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center there were 4,500 patients on the wait list; and WHEREAS thousands of veterans returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan have not received care


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due to erroneous placement in the enrollment system’s backlog causing delays that result in the loss of their five-year eligibility status; and WHEREAS alternate options need to be provided to detour long wait lists and timeframes, as well as, maintain eligibility to assure veterans high quality and timely medical care and services; and WHEREAS a proposed option is the issuance of medical reimbursement vouchers to veterans from local Veterans Affairs Office, after a two week waiting period for an appointment at a Veterans Affairs medical facility, to increase the timeliness and maintain eligibility of medical treatment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledge the urgent need to support veterans in receiving prompt superior medical care and services; preserve the quality of life, prevent the advancement and spread of disease, and maintain eligibility status. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners endorses the issuance of medical reimbursement vouchers from local Veterans Affairs Offices after a two week waiting period for an appointment at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges Congress, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to support medical reimbursement vouchers to be issued from local Veterans Affairs Offices to Veterans to receive medical treatment from local physicians. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is directed to submit a copy of this resolution to Congress, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, the Michigan Congressional Delegation, the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Board’s legislative lobbyists, the Michigan House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the Michigan Senate Military Affairs and Homeland Security Committee, National Association of Counties, Michigan Association of Counties, and the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.

SHELLEY TAUB, HUGH CRAWFORD, JOHN SCOTT, BOB GOSSELIN, BILL DWYER, MICHAEL SPISZ, WADE FLEMING, TOM MIDDLETON, EILEEN KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, CHRISTINE LONG, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, HELAINE ZACK, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON, DAVID BOWMAN

The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.

The Board adjourned at 8:10 p.m. to the call of the Chair or November 10, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.

LISA BROWN MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson

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