Public Health and Safety Committee - 2026-03-03
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Meeting Summary
The Public Health and Safety Committee approved routine operational items including a sheriff's search and rescue interlocal agreement with Macomb County, an amendment for telehealth psychiatric services at Oakland County Jail, and allocated $150,000 ($50,000/year for 2026-2028) for marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes. The committee also approved an amendment to the FY2021 HOME Investment Partnership grant from HUD, accepting the full grant amount with administrative flexibility through 2030 for non-congregate shelter development.
Key Decisions (4)
Interlocal Agreement with Macomb County for Search and Rescue
Approved interlocal agreement with Macomb County for Oakland County Sheriff's search and rescue team participation. This formalizes cooperation similar to existing agreements with cities and townships.
Amendment to OCHN Agreement for Jail Medical Services
Approved amendment to agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for medical and behavioral health services at Oakland County Jail. Amendment adds telehealth psychiatric visits capability with sheriff's office providing iPads to OCHN.
HOME Investment Partnership Grant Amendment 3
Approved amendment three to FY2021 HOME Investment Partnership grant from HUD. Amendment adds 19 positions to the grant, accepts the full grant amount (second portion previously not accepted in 2021), and increases planning/administrative cap to 15% ($1,561,748). Grant supports non-congregate shelter unit development and is valid through 2030.
Marine Safety Patrols Funding Allocation
Approved $150,000 allocation ($50,000 per year) for marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes for 2026-2028 boating seasons. Program provides proactive patrols on high-volume lakes during holiday weekends. Previous DNR grant funding is no longer available.
Development Activity (1)
Non-Congregate Shelter Units
Development of non-congregate shelter units funded through HUD HOME Investment Partnership grant, with funding available through 2030
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Oakland County is actively building out non-congregate shelter capacity using federal HOME funds through 2030, indicating continued focus on housing vulnerable populations.
Infrastructure
County investing $150,000 over three years in marine safety patrols for lakes, suggesting continued recreational amenity investment and lake property value support.
Other
HUD funding landscape described as 'changing and shifting' with uncertainty about future grant availability, potentially affecting future affordable housing development capacity.