Finance Committee - 2026-02-11

Elevated the Aviation Division from Economic Development to standalone department status. Pontiac Airport is the 2nd busiest in Michigan and 9th in the Great Lakes region, with $1.1 billion economic impact, $98 million in assets, and $8 million operating budget. The current division manager will be appointed as department director pending executive appointment.

Approved purchase of 2.32-acre industrial property at 70 E Silverdome Industrial Park in Pontiac for $3.9 million to relocate emergency management operations from Pike St. Current lease expires April 30, 2026. Property includes existing warehouse facility with loading docks near WRC facility on Auburn Rd.

Approved six new positions including deputy director of facilities, asset management coordinator, project manager engineer, supervisor, project manager, and technical office assistant. Seven existing positions will be reimbursed by the $250 million capital improvement bond. Creates budget favorability of approximately $521,000 in first year.

Approved $10,000 one-time sponsorship for peer-to-peer mentorship program in Oxford Township schools operated by 42 Strong Foundation, founded by father of Oxford High School shooting victim. Total program cost is $80,000-$100,000.

Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Hazel Park Promise Zone fundraising dinner on March 3rd. Program provides college prep, tuition assistance, mentorship, SAT prep, and job/internship identification for Hazel Park students. Funds one year of tuition at Oakland Community College for one graduate.

Approved distribution of IT funds from non-departmental fund to cover Q1 actuals: approximately $1.7 million for general fund county departments, $1 million for special revenue and proprietary funds, and $3,450 for non-county agencies.

Approved sole source procurement with West Shore Services for emergency siren system repairs. West Shore is the only authorized contractor for state-mandated emergency siren systems in Michigan.

Approved extension beyond five-year term for vital records e-filing service contract with Applied Innovation. Original contract from 2019 expires May 2026. County transitioning to MiDEAL cooperative for future services. Cost is $13,500 for the year.

Accepted $627,000 grant from Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards for continuing professional education. Sheriff's Office receives $617,000 and Prosecutor's Office receives $10,000 based on full-time equivalent positions. Requires 8 hours MCOLS training and 16 hours agency-specific training per person.

Approved $495,000 amendment to regional lab funding for new instrumentation including microscopes, T-spot analyzer for tuberculosis testing, partial chemical testing analyzer for water, plus reagents, supplies, and service plans.

Approved amendment for $163,798 from Oakland Community Health Network with 10% county match of $16,380 for total budget of $180,178. Funds two full-time public health educators for middle school tobacco/vaping education and safe medication disposal programs.

Approved supplemental funding for circuit court adult treatment court program serving approximately 110 participants as alternative to incarceration. Program addresses OCHN liaison position funding gap and increased drug testing costs (40-60% increases). Over 65% of participants are OUIL-3 charges.