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AUBURN HILLS MEETING SCHEDULE 248.370.9402

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FEBRUARY 2017 (1-27-17)

09 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber � CANCELLED

13 City Council, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber

14 Tax Increment Finance Authority, 4:00 p.m., Admin Conference Room

15 Beautification Advisory Commission, 6:00 p.m., Council Conference Room

15 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber

20 Downtown Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Admin Conference Room

21 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, 6:00 p.m., Admin Conference Room

23 Library Board, 7:00 p.m., Auburn Hills Public Library


City Council Chamber (Conf. Rm.) – 1827 N. Squirrel Road

Administrative Conference Room – 1827 N. Squirrel Road

Public Safety Building – 1899 N. Squirrel Road

Community Center – 1827 N. Squirrel Road

Department of Public Services (DPS) – 1500 Brown Road

Fieldstone Golf Course - 1984 Taylor Road

Library - 3400 Seyburn Drive

Downtown City Offices – 3395 Auburn Road, Suite A University Center, 3350 Auburn Road, Main Floor, Classroom AHUC-02

01/27/17

AUBURN HILLS MEETING SCHEDULE 248.370.9402

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MARCH 2017

09 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber

13 City Council Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Admin Conference Room


14 Tax Increment Finance Authority, 4:00 p.m., Admin Conference Room

15 Pension Board, 3:00 p.m., Admin Conference Room

15 Retiree Health Care, 3:00 p.m., Admin Conference Room

15 Beautification Advisory Commission, 6:00 p.m., Council Conference Room

15 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber

20 Downtown Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Admin Conference Room

21 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, 6:00 p.m., Admin Conference Room

23 Library Board, 7:00 p.m., Auburn Hills Public Library


City Council Chamber (Conf. Rm.) – 1827 N. Squirrel Road

Administrative Conference Room – 1827 N. Squirrel Road

Public Safety Building – 1899 N. Squirrel Road

Community Center – 1827 N. Squirrel Road

Department of Public Services (DPS) – 1500 Brown Road

Fieldstone Golf Course - 1984 Taylor Road

Library - 3400 Seyburn Drive

Downtown City Offices – 3395 Auburn Road, Suite A University Center, 3350 Auburn Road, Main Floor, Classroom AHUC-02

02/28/17

The City of Auburn Hills Regular City Council Meeting

Monday, February 13, 2017 ♦ 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber 1827 N. Squirrel Road Auburn Hills MI

248-370-9402 www.auburnhills.org

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4a. Regular City Council – January 23, 2017

4b. Executive Session Minutes - November 14, 2016; December 12, 2016; January 23, 2017. 5. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

5a. Motion – Reappointment of Molnar and Price to the Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of Directors.

5b. Presentation by AndCo Consulting - Review of the City’s Current Managed Cash Position

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

7. CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed are considered to be routine by the City council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

7a. Board and Commission Minutes

7a1. Minutes of Planning Commission – December 14, 2016

7a2. Minutes of Beautification Advisory Commission – January 18, 2017

7a3. Minutes of Public Safety Advisory Committee – January 24, 2017

7b. Motion - Receive and file the AndCo Consulting 4th Quarter 2016 Cash Management Summary and Executive reports.

7c. Motion – Approve Revised IFEC Resolution / Norma Michigan, Inc.

7d. Motion – Approve Revised IFEC Resolution / PyeongHwa Automotive USA, LLC

8. OLD BUSINESS

8a. Public Hearing/Motion – Declare Necessity, Proceed with the Project, and Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project by Special Assessments for Pacific Drive.

8b. Public Hearing/Motion – Declare Necessity, Proceed with the Project, and Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project by Special Assessments for North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive

9. NEW BUSINESS

9a. Motion - Accept the First Reading of Ordinances 17-888 and 17-889 Granting City Council the Right to Permit the Sale and Use of Alcohol at Certain City Sanctioned Events on City Properties.

10. COMMENTS AND MOTIONS FROM COUNCIL

11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Acquisition of Land

14. ADJOURNMENT

City Council meeting minutes are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City Clerk's Office at 248.370.9402 or the City Manager's Office at 248.370.9440 48 hours prior to the meeting. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.

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The City of Auburn Hills City Council Meeting

DRAFT Minutes January 23, 2017

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor McDaniel at 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: City Council Chamber, 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Present: Mayor McDaniel, Council Members Burmeister, Kittle, Knight, Mitchell and Verbeke

Absent: Hammond

Also Present: City Manager Tanghe, Police Chief Olko, City Clerk Kowal, Business Development Manager Carroll, City Assessor Griffin, Director of Public Works Melchert, Senior Director Adcock, Director of Authorities Mariuz.

8 Guests

Mayor McDaniel noted that New Business Items 9b and 9c will be removed from this agenda and rescheduled for the next meeting.


4a. Regular City Council – January 9, 2017 Moved by Mitchell; Seconded by Verbeke.

RESOLVED: To approve the January 9, 2017 City Council meeting minutes.

VOTE: Yes: Burmeister, Kittle, Knight, McDaniel, Mitchell, Verbeke

No: None

Resolution No. 17.01.009 Motion Carried (6 - 0)

4b. Workshop Minutes – January 9, 2017

Moved by Kittle; Seconded by Verbeke.

RESOLVED: To approve the January 9, 2017 City Council workshop meeting minutes.


No: None


5. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

5a. Presentation - Oakland University Senior Services PT Partnership

Karen Adcock, Director of Senior Services, presented an update on their partnership with Oakland University and their physical therapy program. She noted that it has been a phenomenal experience. The partnership falls within the arena of the City goals to enhance academic and age friendly community initiatives and the age friendly community for a lifetime initiative of healthy living and educating residents on health services.

Dr. Sara Arena, Assistant Professors in the Physical Therapy Program, explained that the initial project was back in August. Health care demands are critically stressing the communities and there is an urgent need for preventative services. Currently the home care practice model focuses on those already unable to leave their homes, but does not look at a prevention model. The City of Auburn Hills is the first community to have this age friendly community network. She explained the goals of the program and noted that the referrals are coming from the Community Center Senior Services.

City Council Draft Minutes January 23, 2017 Page 2

The program is for individuals 65 and older at risk for decline in community dwelling status and have not had any serious hospitalizations or physical therapy in the last two months. The participants receive six free physical therapy visits, education related to health improvements, and wellness program coaching. The grant received in August allows for participation of up to five individuals.

Dr. Chris Wilson, Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program, explained that an additional grant was received to expand the program to include up to thirty additional residents. Recruiting of participants will begin on February 1st. He explained that the participants will receive a mixture of six home heath physical therapy and tele-health phone calls, plus education on health risks and referrals to other medical professionals as needed.

Dr. Wilson explained that some of the intervention topics that the participants receive include a standard set of balance and fall exercises, home safety assessment, health wellness safety, diet and nutrition, any home modifications and the referral back to the senior center for continued wellness and health once they have gotten past that homebound status to reintegrate into the community. The long term benefits to the participants include improved health, more confidence, decreased risk of hospitalization and disease. In addition, they receive a free automated blood pressure cuff and an activity monitor. The long term benefits to the healthcare system includes less long term demand and strain on current health care and advancing the care infrastructure.

Ms. Verbeke clarified that it is thirty additional people in addition to the five identified. If people are interested in participating, they would contact Karen at the Senior Center at 248.370.9353.

Ms. Mitchell echoed the sentiments about not enough focus being placed upon preventative care, nor is there enough focus on academic and municipal partnerships. For that reason, she is in very strong support of this project. If there is anything else they can do as a Council to be supportive, do not hesitate to come forward and ask.

5b. Motion - Appointment of Michael Kneffel to the Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of Directors.

Mayor McDaniel noted that Council has received a copy of Mr. Kneffel’s application and resume.

Mr. Kneffel introduced himself and noted that he has lived in Auburn Hills for 25 years and has seen some exciting improvements. He stated that he is excited at the opportunity to help keep up the momentum.

Moved by Mitchell; Seconded by Burmeister.

RESOLVED: to confirm the appointment of Michael Kneffel to the Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of Directors for a term ending January 31, 2021.


No: None


6. PUBLIC COMMENT

Jim Endres, 1855 Stratford Street, Sylvan Lake, complimented the City on the hiring of the City Assessor Bill Griffin. He wished the Council a happy new year.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed are considered to be routine by the City council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

7a. Board and Commission Minutes

7a1. Minutes of Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – December 27, 2016

Moved by Verbeke; Seconded by Knight.

RESOLVED: to receive and file the minutes of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority of December 27, 2016 (Item 7a1).



No: None


8. OLD BUSINESS

8a. Motion – Declare tentative Necessity and tentative Intent to proceed with the project and set a Public Hearing for road improvements to Pacific Drive.

Mr. Melchert explained that Items 8a and 8b are related to the proposed special assessment district road projects. He explained that the resolutions were prepared by the City Attorney and include the engineer’s cost estimate of the project and a list of property owners that the City intends to share in the cost of the road improvements. The public hearing is designed to allow property owners to share comments and declare opposition to the special assessment district. By doing so, the property owners will then have the opportunity to appear before the Michigan Tax Tribunal and share their protests.

Mr. Kittle requested that at the next meeting, the list of properties include the names of the business impacted.

Moved by Verbeke; Seconded by Mitchell.

RESOLVED: To approve Resolution No. 2, a resolution declaring tentative necessity and tentative Intent to proceed with project and setting public hearing on February 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections to the proposed Special Assessment District No. 4 regarding the repair of and improvements to Pacific Drive. (Attachment A)


No: None


8b. Motion - Declare tentative Necessity and tentative Intent to proceed with project and Set a Public Hearing for road improvements to North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive.

Moved by Burmeister; Seconded by Verbeke.

RESOLVED: To approve Resolution No. 2, a resolution declaring tentative necessity and tentative intent to proceed with project and setting public hearing on February 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections to the proposed Special Assessment District No. 5 regarding the repair of and improvements to North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive. (Attachment B)


No: None


9. NEW BUSINESS

9a. Motion - Approve the purchase of Cable Playback and Web Streaming Solution

Ms. Carroll explained that staff has been researching ways to improve the cable playback for the residents, not only through the local cable channel, but also for the website and video on demand options. She explained that the process included an evaluation of the current system used. They wanted a system compatible with what is currently there so the equipment did not have to be replaced. She explained that two companies submitted bids. She pointed out that Key Code only quoted a three-year lease of their equipment. The Telvue equipment would be equipment owned by the City.

Mr. Knight expressed support and questioned if there was a budget for this. Ms. Carroll explained that through Comcast and AT&T the City receives PEG and franchise fees which will be used to purchase the equipment.

In response to a question from Mr. Burmeister, Ms. Carroll responded that the Telvue would fit into the current system. New configurations would have to be made for the Key Code system; in addition the video on demand and live streaming would require additional equipment to supplement it.


Ms. Mitchell question whether there is there any local support with the Telvue system should the City experiences quality issues. Ms. Carroll confirmed that the Telvue system offers 24/7 support should there be technical difficulties and the City can use the resources of Community Media Network. Ms. Mitchell expressed support of the staff recommendation.

Moved by Knight; Seconded by Mitchell.

RESOLVED: To approve the proposal from Telvue in the amount of $20,552.70 for playback and web streaming solutions.


No: None


9b. Motion - Approve Revised Resolution of Extension of IFEC 2009-049 for Norma Michigan Inc

This item was postponed to the meeting of February 13, 2017.

9c. Motion - Approve Revised Resolution for Extension of IFEC 2011-466 Real Property for PyeongHwa Automotive USA, LLC.

This item was postponed to the meeting of February 13, 2017.

10. COMMENTS AND MOTIONS FROM COUNCIL

Mr. Kittle

Wished his wife a happy birthday

Mr. Knight Has had issues with the sound system tonight. It is so loud that he can hardly understand and questioned if the

volume is up. Commented on the Water Quality Report. It seems like when it is dry weather, there is very high e-coli levels

coming into the City. He questioned if there was an explanation on when the readings were taken. Mr. Tanghe stated that staff will follow up with an interpretation of the readings.

Ms. Mitchell

Impressed by the State of the Community Address last week. The Mayor did a wonderful job representing the Council. She appreciated having it at Oakland University. She would be open to other venues, but that location accommodated us very well.

Had a great time at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Congratulations to Director Adcock and Program Developer Butler. She liked the diversity of speakers and connecting it to a service project. It was very nicely done.

Recognized Director Mariuz for her recognition as being one of Oakland County’s Elite 40 Under 40. Our Mayor also had that honor previously. Nice to see our local staff be recognized.

Mayor McDaniel

Echoed Ms. Mitchell’s comments and congratulated Ms. Mariuz on the recognition and welcomed her to the Elite 40 Under 40.

11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Mr. Tanghe

Distributed an updated copy of the abatement status. There are 34 active abatements in place in the community. To put it in perspective, the City has over 500 industrial parcels. The other maps attached shows the active abatements, where they are located, industrial parcels, and the greenfield sites readily available for development. If there are any questions, contact Mr. Cohen.

Congratulated the Oakland University Kresge Library. They are now permanently hosting the Congressman Mike Rogers Congressional Collection.


Acknowledged the efforts of the Community Center staff on the fine celebration honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The guest speakers did an exceptional job and he felt a great sense of pride leaving the program that day. It was much improved over last year.

Last week had the privilege of attending the inauguration of the 45th President Donald Trump. This was the second time attending an inauguration with the first being the 2008 inauguration of President Obama.

Announced that Sam Mariuz received the recognition of the Elite 40 Under 40. He explained that Ms. Mariuz was an intern with the City in the role of Management Assistant and was hired about a year ago following the completion of her internship as the Director of Authorities managing the Tax Increment Finance Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and Downtown Development Authority.

Displayed the City’s new logo which was unveiled at the State of the City Address. He stated that if you want a closer view of it, visit the City blog at insideauburnhills.com. It is also displayed on the billboards along I-75. Mayor McDaniel thanked the manager for highlighting the process on the blog as it is beneficial for those who had questions around the process and how the City came to this conclusion.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion on the sale of land

Moved by Verbeke; Seconded by Burmeister.

RESOLVED: To meet in executive session to discuss the sale of land.


No: None


Recessed to Executive Session at 7:39 p.m.

City Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:31 p.m.

14. ADJOURNMENT

Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.

________________________________ _______________________________ Kevin R. McDaniel, Mayor Terri Kowal, City Clerk


ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION DECLARING TENTATIVE NECESSITY AND TENTATIVE INTENT TO PROCEED WITH

PROJECT AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUTION NO. 2) At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, at 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of January, 2017, the following resolution was offered by Councilperson Verbeke and supported by Councilperson Mitchell:

WHEREAS, the City is considering the construction of the proposed improvement described below and the establishment of a special assessment district to defray a portion of the cost of such improvement by special assessment against the benefitted properties; and

WHEREAS, the proposed improvement (“the project”) is the repair of and improvements to Pacific Drive; and

WHEREAS, plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared by the City’s engineers, OHM, and have been submitted to the City and filed with the City Clerk, for construction of the project and the City is tentatively considering the establishment of a special assessment district to finance and defray a portion of the costs of the project and the City Manager has recommended that the City Council proceed with the project; and

WHEREAS, the project is designed and intended to specially benefit all of the properties in the proposed special assessment district by repairing and improving Pacific Drive, thereby allowing said property owners better and safer access and travel on said road, preserving property values and protecting said property owners’ and their invitees’ and customers’ vehicles, among other things.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved as follows:

1. The City Council tentatively determines that the project is necessary and that it tentatively intends to proceed with the project and to establish the special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of the project.

2. The City’s engineers, OHM, who are registered professional engineers, have prepared plans

describing the project and a preliminary estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $1,529,000 has now been determined, of which $1,529,000 amount it is estimated that approximately $764,500 will be defrayed by special assessments against the properties in the special assessment district. Such plans and cost estimates have been filed with the City Clerk and the City Manager recommends proceeding with the project.

3. The City Council tentatively designates all of the properties on the list attached to this Resolution

as the special assessment district against which a portion of the costs of the project is to be assessed and which will be identified as Special Assessment District No. 4 (the “district”).

4. The City Clerk shall give notice that the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on February

13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections to the project and to the tentatively established district. Notice of the public hearing shall be published twice in a newspaper published and/or circulated in the City, with the first publication being at least ten (10) days before the February 13, 2017 hearing and notice shall also be sent by first class mail to each record owner or party in interest in whose name the land in the district is to be assessed as shown on the City’s last preceding tax assessment roll for ad valorem tax purposes, with said notices to be mailed at least


ten (10) days before the date of the hearing. The notices to be published and mailed by first class mail shall include the following:

(a) The date, time and place of the public hearing;

(b) A statement that the report, plan and estimate and the City Manager’s recommendation is

on file with the City Clerk for public examination.

(c) A statement that appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and that an owner and/or party in interest, or their agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or they may appear by filing their appearance or protest by letter, which shall then not require their personal appearance provided that said letter is received by the City Clerk prior to and/or at the February 13, 2017 hearing.

AYES: 6 NAYES: None ABSENT: 1 (Hammond) ABSTENTIONS: None STATE OF MICHIGAN ) COUNTY OF OAKLAND ) I, TERRI KOWAL, the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Auburn Hills City Council held on the 23rd day of January, 2017, the original of which is on file in my office. In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this 23rd day of January, 2017. ____________________________________ TERRI KOWAL City Clerk


ATTACHMENT B

RESOLUTION DECLARING TENTATIVE NECESSITY AND TENTATIVE INTENT TO PROCEED WITH

PROJECT AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUTION NO. 2) At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, at 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of January 2017, the following resolution was offered by Councilperson Burmeister and supported by Councilperson Verbeke:

WHEREAS, the City is considering the construction of the proposed improvement described below, and the establishment of a special assessment district to defray a portion of the cost of such improvement by special assessment against the benefitted properties; and

WHEREAS, the proposed improvement (“the project”) is the repair of and improvements to North Atlantic Boulevard and certain portions of Continental Drive; and

WHEREAS, plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared by the City’s engineers, OHM, and have been submitted to the City and filed with the City Clerk, for construction of the project and the City is tentatively considering the establishment of a special assessment district to finance and defray a portion of the costs of the project and the City Manager has recommended that the City Council proceed with the project; and

WHEREAS, the project is designed and intended to specially benefit all of the properties in the proposed special assessment district by repairing and improving North Atlantic Boulevard and certain portions of Continental Drive, thereby allowing said property owners better and safer access and travel on said roads, preserving property values and protecting said property owners’ and their invitees’ and customers’ vehicles, among other things.


1. The City Council tentatively determines that the project is necessary and that it tentatively intends to proceed with the project and to establish the special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of the project.

2. The City’s engineers, OHM, who are registered professional engineers, have prepared plans

describing the project and a preliminary estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $3,407,000 has now been determined, of which $3,407,000 amount it is estimated that approximately $1,703,500 will be defrayed by special assessments against the properties in the special assessment district. Such plans and cost estimates have been filed with the City Clerk and the City Manager recommends proceeding with the project.

3. The City Council tentatively designates all of the properties on the list attached to this Resolution

as the special assessment district against which a portion of the costs of the project is to be assessed and which will be identified as Special Assessment District No. 5 (the “district”).

4. The City Clerk shall give notice that the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on February

13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections to the project and to the tentatively established district. Notice of the public hearing shall be published twice in a newspaper published and/or circulated in the City, with the first publication being at least ten (10) days before the February 13,


2017 hearing and notice shall also be sent by first class mail to each record owner or party in interest in whose name the land in the district is to be assessed as shown on the City’s last preceding tax assessment roll for ad valorem tax purposes, with said notices to be mailed at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing. The notices to be published and mailed by first class mail shall include the following:

(a) The date, time and place of the public hearing;

(b) A statement that the report, plan and estimate and the City Manager’s recommendation is

on file with the City Clerk for public examination.

(c) A statement that appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and that an owner and/or party in interest, or their agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or they may appear by filing their appearance or protest by letter, which shall then not require their personal appearance provided that said letter is received by the City Clerk prior to and/or at the February 13, 2017 hearing.

AYES: 6 NAYES: None ABSENT: 1 (Hammond) ABSTENTIONS: None STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND ) I, TERRI KOWAL, the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Auburn Hills City Council held on the 23rd day of January, 2017, the original of which is on file in my office. In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this 23rd day of January, 2017. ______________________________ TERRI KOWAL City Clerk

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M E E T I N G D A T E : F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 A G E N D A I T E M N O . 5 A . M A Y O R ’ S O F F I C E To: City Council

From: Kevin R. McDaniel, Mayor, Sam Mariuz, Director of Authorities

Submitted: February 9, 2017

Subject: Motion – Confirming reappointment of David Molnar and Dawn Price to the Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of Directors for terms ending February 28, 2021.

INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY

Please consider confirming the following reappointments:

Name Board Term Ending Date

David Molnar Tax Increment Finance Authority February 28, 2021

Dawn Price Tax Increment Finance Authority February 28, 2021

MOTION

Move to confirm the reappointment of David Molnar and Dawn Price to the Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of Directors for terms ending February 28, 2021.

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To: Mayor and City Council

From: Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager; Michelle Schulz, Finance Director/Treasurer


Subject: Cash Management Interim Report- 4th Quarter


Public Act 213 of 2007 requires local governments to prepare periodic investment reports for presentation to their governing body. The investment of the City’s working capital or surplus monies is governed by the City’s Investment Policy document which incorporates both state (Public Act 20 of 1943 as amended) and local statutes.

In September of 2009, the Investment Policy was amended to allow the City to contract with external investment firms to manage a portion of the City’s surplus operating funds. After establishing two custodial accounts with JPMorgan/Chase, $20.0 million was initially transferred into each account to allow the investment firms of Ambassador Capital and MBIA (since renamed to Cutwater Asset Management), to begin investing the City’s funds December 2009. Later in 2010, the custodial accounts were moved from JPMorgan/Chase to Comerica.

In January of 2011, the City engaged the services of Asset Strategies to provide a level of due diligence beyond internal staff review, perform quarterly reviews of the performance of the City’s investment portfolio, and to ensure the City’s investment portfolio remains in compliance with Public Act 20.

In September 2014, Ambassador Capital was dissolved. Cutwater Asset Management managed the funds temporarily until City Council subsequently approved the recommendation of internal staff and Asset Strategies to name Cutwater Asset Management as the City's sole investment manager in January 2015. Since July 2015, Cutwater Asset Management operates as Insight Investment.

In April 2015, Council approved the City to transfer excess cash into the Oakland County Local Government Investment Pool. Staff will transfer into and draw from this account based on cash flow and operational needs.

Beginning with the 2015 4th quarter cash management report to City Council, it was determined that summarized material from the City’s investment consultant report provided an acceptable review of the City’s managed cash. Further, it was determined that future quarterly reporting would be included on the consent agenda and George Vitta, the City’s current investment consultant, would be invited to address City Council a minimum of two times during the year regarding the City’s managed cash.

As of July 1, 2016, the City’s investment consultant firm, Asset Strategies was acquired by the Bogdahn Group. As of the beginning of 2017, the Bogdahn Group changed its name to AndCo Consulting. Mr. George Vitta remains an employee of the new firm.

Attached is the 4th quarter 2016 investment summary as prepared by AndCo Consulting. The select pages include both a Summary and Executive report. These pages provide a summary of the City’s asset allocation of investments, past and current performance, market values and an evaluation. The complete 20 page quarterly report is filed with the City Clerk and available for review at any time.

As has been the practice, AndCo Consulting’s report includes only managed cash invested through Insight Investment, the Local Government Investment Pool, and Certificate of Deposits. Cash held by the city for operational needs in a non-interest bearing checking account is not reported.

As of December 31, 2016, there was approximately $24.6M available for City operations in the City’s operational checking account and allocated as follows:

$7.4M Governmental funds $10.4M Proprietary funds $1.8M Internal Service $5M Component unit funds.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

The staff recommends the acceptance of the 4th quarter ending December 31, 2016 Cash Management Summary and Executive reports submitted by AndCo Consulting.

MOTION

Move to receive and file the AndCo Consulting 4th Quarter 2016 Cash Management Summary and Executive reports.

I CONCUR:

Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager

City of Auburn Hills - Cash

Management

Investment Performance Review

Period Ending December 31, 2016

Asset Allocation & Performance

Allocation

MarketValue $

%

Performance(%)

QTR EndingMar-2016

QTR EndingJun-2016

QTR EndingSep-2016

QTR EndingDec-2016

1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 5 YR InceptionInception

Date

Aggregate Cash Management 47,225,821 100.0 0.67 0.54 0.06 -0.36 0.91 0.76 0.72 0.63 0.73 01/01/2010

90 Day U.S. Treasury Bill 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.25 0.14 0.11 0.09 0.10

Insight Investment 41,206,563 87.3 0.74 0.59 0.04 -0.45 0.92 0.76 0.83 0.74 0.88 01/01/2010

Oakland County LGIP 5,218,396 11.0 0.19 0.27 0.23 0.24 0.93 0.89 05/01/2015

Certificates of Deposit 740,434 1.6 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.79 0.87 0.75 0.65 0.61 01/01/2010

Comerica Govt Cash 60,428 0.1 0.08 0.12 0.15 0.36 03/01/2016

Financial Reconciliation

MarketValue

01/01/2016Income

NetInvestmentGain/Loss

Net CashFlow

MarketValue

12/31/2016

Aggregate Cash Management 47,665,076 658,254 -223,203 -874,306 47,225,821

Insight Investment 41,505,914 599,414 -219,608 -679,157 41,206,563

Oakland County LGIP 5,172,269 49,892 -1,881 -1,884 5,218,396

Certificates of Deposit 986,894 8,441 -1,715 -253,186 740,434

Comerica Govt Cash - 507 - 59,921 60,428

December 31, 2016 : $47,225,821

Certificates of Deposit1.6%

Oakland County LGIP11.0%

Comerica Govt Cash 0.1%

Insight Investment87.3%

Summary Report

City of Auburn Hills - Cash Management

As of December 31, 2016

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Investment Performance Evaluation

· Investment results for the $47.2 million portfolio managed by Insight Investment and the Finance Director/Treasurer's Office met expectations. Theinvestment rate of return was -0.36% for the quarter and +0.91% for the past 12 months. These results compare to 0.07% return for T-Bills this quarter,and 0.25% for the past 12 months.

· Investment activity for the quarter:Manager Interest $FMV Adjustment Total

1) Insight Investment $141,785 ($326,037) ($184,252)2) Oakland County Invest Pool $12,419 N/A $12,4193) CDs plus J Fund $1,572 N/A $1,572 TOTAL $155,776 ($326,037) ($170,261)

· Investment activity for the trailing 12 months:Manager Interest $FMV Adjustment Total

1) Insight Investment $599,414 ($219,608) $379,8062) Oakland County Invest Pool $49,892 ($1,881) $48,0113) CDs plus J Fund $8,948 ($1,715) $7,233 TOTAL $658,254 ($223,204) $435,050

· The Average Credit Quality on the portfolio is AAA.

· The Average Yield on the portfolio is 1.37% with the Average Maturity of 1.78 years.

· General investment guidelines and policies, as well as specific guidelines on safety and liquidity, are being followed.

· Insight Investment and the Treasurer's Office are earning highly competitive returns, net-of-fees, in a challenging interest-rate environment. The activecash management program is not only paying for itself, but is providing a significantly greater return on investment for the City after nearly seven years.

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Executive Summary



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M E E T I N G D A T E : F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 A G E N D A I T E M N O . 7 A 1 .

CITY OF AUBURN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION

DRAFT MINUTES December 14, 2016

1. CALL TO ORDER: Planning Commission Chairperson Ouellette called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL OF PLANNING COMMISSION:

Present: Beidoun, Burmeister, Hitchcock, Ochs, Ouellette, Mendieta, Pederson, Pierce Absent: Shearer Also Present: Director of Community Development Cohen, Assistant City Planner Keenan, Senior

Services Director Adcock Guests: 0

LOCATION: Robert W. Grusnick Public Safety Building, 1899 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 3. PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD - None 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Mr. Pierce to approve the minutes of November 20, 2016. Supported by Mr. Hitchcock. VOTE: YES: All NO: None Motion Carried (8-0) 5. PETITIONERS - None 6. OLD BUSINESS - None

7. NEW BUSINESS 7a. City Council Mission Mr. Cohen explained the City’s new Mission, Vision and Values for the community that was developed by a committee of City employees on behalf of the City Council. The document was developed for City staff as well as all the Council, Boards and Commissions to show what the City is trying to be. The City’s mission is “To be stewards for the community through a connected, transparent and efficient government” with the vision that “Auburn Hills will be a community with the heart of a small town that operates with the excellence of a world class city”. Our six core values are excellence, safety, diversity, humility, fiscal responsibility and attentive service. The Planning Commission does a great job serving the residents of Auburn Hills and also serving the developers coming into the community. 7b. City Council Goals Mr. Cohen informed the Commission about the representative from Oakland University that helped the City Council generate the 2017 Strategic Goals. Since the Planning Commission serves as an extension of the City Council who are elected by the citizens, we believe it’s appropriate to provide the 2017 goals to the Commission.


Planning Commission Meeting – December 14, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Fiscal sustainability is a key goal post recession. We understand how the recession impacted the City’s industrial and commercial property values. The City has taken a number of steps to assure the city remains fiscally sound. This includes the adoption of a five year budget and investigating the use of special assessment districts to help fund roads improvements. Delivering outstanding City services includes a focus on the generational and cultural needs of the community being addressed by the Recreation and Senior Services Departments. The third goal addresses the desire to foster progressive community development. Items to further this goal include updating the master plan, generating interest and development in the City’s Downtown, offering a variety of housing styles in the community to address the “missing middle”. The fourth goal pertains to creating a vibrant, sustainable community for all ages and abilities. City Council would like to continue to see development improvements on underutilized properties like those along Opdyke Road and also be prepared for the redevelopment of the Palace of Auburn Hills site when it becomes vacant. These items can be addressed by the Planning Commission during the update of the City’s Master Land Use Plan. The Council is eager to see the Mound Steel site downtown developed. Currently the City is in discussion with a number of companies interested developing in the site. Continuing to foster universal design where possible is also desired. 7c. Age Friendly Ms. Adcock provided some highlights of the Age Friendly Action Plan that started in September 2015. Hard copies of the Auburn Hills Review being hand delivered to the senior housing complex on Squirrel Road and mailed to the residential community of the City because many residents had voiced their desire to receive the hard copy by mail. The City’s new website will be launched soon once the City’s new logo is adopted by the City Council. The program for providing safety checks for seniors has not started yet. Discussion is underway with police and fire to determine the extent of the program. The initial thought would be checking on seniors after big storms or during heat waves similar to the program that had been implemented in years past. Marketing events more efficiently to the senior community was also an item brought up during the community conversations. More people are subscribing to the City’s Parks and Recreation and Senior Services Facebook pages. The City is always looking at ways to improve its marketing. Technology-based classes have been doing very well with several volunteers and college students that come in and work with the seniors. The service is offered twice a month and the number of topics covered has increased. These are one-on-one instructional sessions not classroom style. The library also offers similar programs at night. Awareness of home contractors is being addressed. The City is working on updating the minor home repair program with assistance from Community Development Department. The city is working on developing a master list of contractors that are licensed and insured. The City does not endorse or advocate any one of the contractors. The list is to make it more convenient for residents to find a contractor that is licensed and insured. Community health services and healthy living program are moving forward. The City partnered with St. Joseph Hospital, Rochester College School of Nursing and Alana Foundation for its second free health fair. Implementing a paramedicine program will not happen. The Fire Department does not have enough trained and qualified staff to implement the program as is the case with other neighboring communities and all the changes occurring in health care. Plans to continue fostering age friendly housing and universal design is scheduled for 2017/2018. Insure safety for walking and driving. The City is now offering safe driving classes to seniors twice a year through AARP. It’s a two day class and helps seniors get a reduction on their insurance if they participate. A new program will be offered in 2017 to adapt vehicles with devises that can be attached that will enable people to get in and out of their vehicle easier. There is also an effort being made to increase transportation services through business sponsorships and effort to increase the number of volunteer bus drivers, which falls under affordable transportation. The effort to increase the number of volunteers for various programs is continuing. The City is not going to move forward with its own time-bank because there would be a need to hire someone to run the program and funds are

Planning Commission Meeting – December 14, 2016 Page 3 of 5 not available. However, staff is exploring the possibly of partnering with the City of Pontiac that has a successful time-bank. Ms. Adcock gave an overview on the Oakland University partnership with home-base physical therapy program, research project. Twelve people qualified for the program. The patients were visited once a month, given exercises and evaluated to see if exercises can reduce the amount of falls and chronic diseases. The City received a second grant to accept 30 people into the program and hire another physical therapist. The program is to help determine if a community based health program is cheaper than individuals going into a hospital on a regular basis. Mr. Cohen informed the Planning Commission that staff can work with City Attorney Beckerleg to address the topic of accessory dwelling units to allow a family to care for their parents and/or grandparents. Universal design can be addressed with the development of a policy, and added to the PUD ordinance as a criteria to get PUD approval. Mr. Cohen mentioned that staff will explore the age friendly business program with the Taubman Group to see if they would be interested in implementing the program at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. Staff will also worked with the Chamber to see if they can implement the program downtown before rolling it out to all the businesses. 7d. Student Housing Mr. Keenan provided the Planning Commission with a draft ordinance to allow for student housing within multi-family zoning districts. The draft ordinance was developed after reviewing more than 20 ordinances from college town communities within the State and a few college towns outside Michigan. The City of Ann Arbors was one of the few that specifically addressed college students. The draft ordinance is intended to make it legal for more than two unrelated people to live in the same unit, by amending the definition of a “family”. The units would still have to meet all applicable the building code requirement as it relates to number of occupants allowed in each unit which is for the safety of the occupants. A new definition would also be created for “student housing”. Mr. Cohen stated that families are changing in America however after speaking with Mr. Beckerleg, the City’s definition for a family is on par where it needs to be, as far as number of unrelated people living in a home. Mr. Keenan confirmed that the City’s definition was found to be consistent with a large number of other communities in the State. There are instances in the City and other communities where more than three unrelated people living in a house is illegal. City staff only becomes aware of this issue when a complaint is reported. Mr. Keenan indicated the need for the ordinance is in response to the incident that occurred at Westbury Village when police responded to alarms that were accidently set off by the foreign exchange students, who are here to attend high school. Student housing is not permitted within the community since there are more than two unrelated people living together in one unit. Mr. Cohen mentioned that a yearly inspection by the Fire Department, would most likely be tied to student housing units to assure the units are safe. Mr. Burmeister indicated that the inspections would not be complicated to do and should be feasible. Mr. Pierce suggested that the ordinance assures that it does not become a nuisance and protects property values. Mr. Ouellette inquired if the companies bringing the students over could arrange lodging at any of the hotels in the City. Mr. Cohen indicated that the hotels are not hurting for business like the apartments are. Mr. Beidoun mentioned that there are instances where residents can host a foreign exchange student in their home. Ms. Ochs also mentioned that it is likely that the high schools students coming over also are also staying to go to college too. 7e. R-1A Open Space Mr. Cohen gave a brief overview of the proposed text amendment to the open space ordinance that would increase the allowable density from 2.5 units per acre to 3 units per acre, allowing gross density to be used instead of net density, allowing wetlands to be used in calculating overall density, eliminating the requirement for a private park and allowing duplex which was something that came out of our neighborhood meetings for the master plan update. The ordinance will help promote the development with quality homes for residents in the Pontiac School District while helping protect and preserve open space. 7f. Green Building Policy Mr. Keenan gave an update on the implementation of City’s Green Building Policy that was adopted in 2006. As part of the policy the City utilizes the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED checklist by having

Planning Commission Meeting – December 14, 2016 Page 4 of 5 the developer fill it out and submit it with their site plan. However since 2006 the USGBC has updated the checklist three times with the updates with the added items focusing more on where the developments are taking place. More points are awarded to developments in more urbanized areas and sites that are closer to mass transit. There are also some components of the checklist, like plumbing, lighting, and HVAC systems, that cannot necessarily be filled out because the building plans have not been developed at the time of site plan approval. Mr. Keenan also noted that since 2006 the building codes have been updated to include requirements that make buildings more energy efficient. This was confirmed by the City’s Engineer. The City also has ordinances and policies in place that foster green building, including its Woodlands Preservation Ordinance, Wetland Preservation Ordinance, wetland/watercourse natural buffer requirement, engineering standards for stormwater, architectural design policy, lighting standards, electric vehicle ordinance, complete streets and walkability initiatives, pathway plan and open space ordinance. So with the updates to the building code, continuing updates to the USGBC LEED checklist, and the USGBC’s increasing focus on developing in urbanized areas coupled with the City’s assortment of green and sustainable ordinances and policies, staff recommends discontinuing developers from having to submit the USGBC check list. Mr. Cohen mentioned that there are many instances when Mr. Keenan has to assist developers in filling out the check list. We would like to drop the LEED checklist without giving the impression that the City no longer wishes to be green. Mr. Keenan informed the Planning Commission that OHM is developing their own green rating system. At this time they are reviewing an assortment of different green programs and assess what green and sustainable features make sense and are most cost efficient. The goal is to develop a more user friendly green rating system that has a better return on investment. Staff will review OHM’s green building rating system to determine if it is better suited for the City. Staff will provide the Planning Commission with more information as it becomes available. Mr. Pierce explained one problem with the LEED checklist is the premise that it’s one size fits all approach and the City has many buildings with a higher percentage of warehouse and manufacturing space, instead of office space. Mr. Keenan confirmed that under the LEED system, it is easier for residential buildings and office building to meet the requirements than a building with more warehouse and manufacturing space. One of the goals of any future green building new rating system would be to make it more cost effective. 7g. Master Plan Mr. Cohen provided an overview of the remaining undeveloped and underdeveloped parcels throughout the City. He noted that Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is starting becoming an entertainment center of the City with venues like Sea Life, Lego Land, AMC Theater, and soon the new Round 1 Bowling. There is a renewed interest in the old Lowe’s site as well as land on west side of Joslyn Road just south of Great Lakes Crossing Drive. Mr. Cohen mentioned that Oakland County may be selling the parcel along Brown Road, where the Animal Shelter and boot camp is located, to a developer. The parcel which is zoned for residential would be suited for Light Industrial or Technology & Research uses. Mr. Keenan noted the City may begin to see increasing interest in developments along Lapper Road such as Dutton Tech Park. The new Kia dealership and the amendments to the Dutton Tech Park development agreement should help rejuvenate the once stalled development. The Palace of Auburn Hills site will be well suited for redevelopment once the venue is closed. Mr. Cohen mentioned a few residents with homes on the east side of Bald Mountain Road just south of the Kensington Site have now expressed interest in having their property rezoned to a higher density. These residents were in attendance at the meetings for the updates to the Northeast Corner Neighborhood Master Plan. At that time they expressed their desire to maintain their current residential zoning of R-1A, to maintain the character of the area. The South Valley open space residential development that was approved a few years ago may be coming back to the Planning Commission. The site is located at the southwest end of Bald Mountain Road. Mr. Cohen noted that the City Council would like staff and the Planning Commission to explore ways to revitalize the Opdyke Road Corridor. The redevelopment of the former Showcase site and the HUB are a couple of success stories for the area. Underdeveloped parcels across the street from the GKN could be combined to make a larger parcel for another business headquarters. Mr. Keenan indicated that the two new hotels being built on Opdyke road just north of Featherstone Road and the new industrial building being built at the northwest corner of

Planning Commission Meeting – December 14, 2016 Page 5 of 5 Featherstone and Opdyke Road should also help revitalize that area of the Opdyke Road Corridor, not to mention providing more potential customers for the restaurants in the area. Mr. Cohen explained the City’s efforts to increase the residential population in and around the Downtown is progressing nicely. The residential developments that have been built over the years starting with Forster Square which is back on track and the Auburn Square Apartments. These two projects lead the way for Forester Hills, The Parkways, The Residences at Thirty-Two 50 and Primary Place. The City believes these projects will help pave the way for the development of the Mound Steel site. 7h. New Projects Mr. Cohen informed the Planning Commission that in 2015 the city had about 10 new developments and this year the city had about 22 new developments. The City has been contacted by about 16 developers interested in building in the City. Mr. Cohen also mentioned that the City is going to be exploring new ways to promote the downtown. This was one of the recommendations Mr. Robert Gibbs suggested during his presentation at the DDA meeting, to help grow the downtown. 8. COMMUNICATIONS - Mr. Keenan mentioned there were letters from City of Pontiac and Oakland County Coordinating Zoning Committee regarding Pontiac’s Complete Streets Master Plan Amendment. A web address is provided in the City of Pontiac’s letter for anyone who is interested in viewing the plan.

9. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING - Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

10. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Shawn Keenan, AICP Assistant City Planner


Not Yet Approved CITY OF AUBURN

HILLS BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

January 18, 2017

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Foster called the meeting to order at 6:05pm

ROLL CALL Present: Celeste Yoskovich, Patricia Ormsbee, Carla Withers, Rich

Foster, Bob Kittle

Also Present:

Elizabeth Brennan, Exec. Assistant, Community Development

Absent:

Karen Lewis, Ilene Ingram

Guests:

None

LOCATION

Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor, City Administration Building 1827 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326

PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD - None

CORRESPONDENCE - None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Ms. Ormsbee moved to approve the minutes of September 21, 2016 as presented. Supported by Ms. Yoskovich

VOTE: Yes: Yoskovich, Ormsbee, Foster, Withers, Kittle No: None

Motion Carried (5-0)

OLD BUSINESS – Budget Report Ms. Brennan reported that 2016 expenditures totaled $14,686.46 out of the $18,000 budget.

C I T Y O F A U B U R N H I L L S

C I T Y C O U N C I L A G E N D A

NEW BUSINESS – Elections It was decided that elections will be postponed until February when a full board will be present. Beautification Advisory Commission January 18, 2017 Page two

2017 Program Planning In recent years, BAC programs have included the Perennial Exchange, BAC Gardens Project, Keep It Clean events, hosting of Beautification Council of Southeastern Michigan (BCSEM) quarterly meetings, Beautification Awards, Lamppost Banner Replacement, Summerfest, Tree Lighting Ceremony and Light up the Night holiday lighting program. Ms. Ormsbee researched a few of the programs and activities of other beautification committees across the country. In regards to the Perennial Exchange, she suggested discontinuing the raffle and door prizes and instead focus on growing attendance through targeted advertising. Mr. Kittle would like to clarify the purpose of the committee and determine whether or not city residents and businesses receive a return on the investment. An in-depth review of our city budget will being next week. Ms. Ormsbee proposed an idea of a “children’s garden” sponsored by the BAC. She suggested it would require only a small initial investment and could be maintained by the users. Ms. Yoskovich said that a “community garden” was proposed by the BAC several years ago but the idea was rejected by the City after researching project costs. Mr. Kittle asked the group if they believe that a garden project would really make the city more beautiful. While the board responded in the affirmative, he suggested shifting the focus to serve as an extension of the current blight/code enforcement activities of City staff. All board members could take a section of the city and report issues to the enforcement teams. Mr. Kittle said that the tracking of BAC expenses does not include staff time for event planning, delivering tables and supplies, subsequent trash collection, etc. We do not see those other costs involved in these programs. The City has organized a budget task force on January 27th. Revenues continue to decline and our tax value dropped another several hundred thousand dollars between last year and this year, and that is taking into account the $280 to $300 million of new investment. Mr. Kittle explained the fact that the City is unable to “grow” its way out of this problem. Michigan Property Tax Proposal A has its limitations. Health care and other expenses keep going up. The city has made several changes including a Fire Department millage adjustment that voters approved last fall. Proposal A dictates that property tax vales can only go up by 5% or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower, and the rate of inflation has been less than 1%. Even though property values have gone up, the city can only collect a small amount of incremental revenue. The Headley Amendment sets a cap so that the city can’t collect more than a certain amount, so during good years when there was more revenue coming in, the millage rate automatically adjusted itself down so we

collect less. It is estimated that it will take 25 years to get back to 2007 taxable value rates. So even though we have more new taxable square footage in the city, the downward pressure on mature properties offsets incremental revenue.

Beautification Advisory Commission January 18, 2017 Page three After a thorough review last year, the City decided to move 911 emergency dispatch to Oakland County which saved the city $780,000 per year. The millage generated $1.1 million per year and businesses are paying more for their share of road work. The city continues to look for more efficient ways to do things. If this commission is going to survive as a group, we need to provide a return on the investment and make sure it is something the city needs. Ms. Ormsbee suggested the group monitor selected areas and report issues to code enforcement personnel. For Keep It Clean events, she suggested cleaning up larger areas or hold more frequent cleanup events. Ms. Ormsbee mentioned that her employer, a business in Auburn Hills, holds their own cleanup event utilizing their employees. Ms. Withers is concerned with blight problems in her neighborhood which include vacant homes and overgrowth of landscaping and lawns. Ms. Brennan recommended reporting those issues to Community Development. Ms. Yoskovich mentioned that garbage bins are sometimes put out at the curb for pickup long before it’s allowed. Street parking was mentioned as another problem which causes a safety concern, especially in the winter months. Ms. Withers commented that once we define a new focus, we will need volunteers. Marketing will be key in targeting residents, schools and businesses. Students need community service experience. Mr. Kittle suggested that the BAC could arrange community cleanup projects to be held in selected areas, coordinate the volunteers and provide clean up supplies, refreshments, snacks, cheerleading and photos. That would help keep the city beautiful. Ms. Yoskovich noted that the Beautification Awards program is the largest program we hold for the residents and businesses of Auburn Hills. Mr. Kittle mentioned that some of the same people win year after year. Mr. Kittle asked why “advisory” is part of the Commission’s name. Mrs. Brennan said it was her understanding that when the group was formed, they were involved in project-related landscaping / tree selection decisions and worked alongside the Environmental Review Board (ERB). The ERB was eventually dissolved because their functions were covered by the development review process. Mr. Kittle read City Ordinance 468 to clarify the BAC’s original purpose. Mrs. Yoskovich suggested taking advantage of Earth Day activities. Mr. Kittle explained the changes planned for the National Night Out event – breaking it into three smaller events to be

held within neighborhood areas to engage residents where they live. Beautification Advisory Commission January 18, 2017 Page four

Mr. Foster suggested that the BAC advertise events with buck slips in water bills. Ms. Yoskovich suggested that schools should be contacted to discuss volunteer opportunities.

Mr. Kittle suggested that if the BAC is going to hold the Perennial Exchange – it should be held Downtown so that there is some return to the City. For this event, the park location does not benefit anyone. He suggested rental of a tent to set up in the parking area next to The Den. Downtown merchants and the Auburn Hills Chamber should be invited to participate.

OPEN DISCUSSION – None CONFIRM NEXT MEETING – February 15, 2016 Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Brennan BAC - City Staff Liaison City of Auburn Hills Community Development


“Not Yet Approved”

CITY OF AUBURN HILLS

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

January 24, 2017

1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Boelter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Present: Johnson, Hawkins, Taylor, Boelter

Absent: Verbeke

Also Present: Fire Chief Manning, Police Chief Olko

LOCATION: Grusnick Public Safety Building, 1899 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills MI 48326


Moved by Taylor; Seconded by Hawkins. RESOLVED: To approve November 15, 2016 minutes as submitted.

VOTE: Yes: Jackson, Hawkins, Taylor, Boelter No: None Motion Carried (4-0)

4. PUBLIC COMMENT - none

5. NEW BUSINESS

a. Election of New Officers for 2017

Nominated by Boelter; RESOLVED: To designate Mr. Hawkins as Chairperson.

VOTE: Yes: Jackson, Hawkins, Taylor, Boelter No: None


Nominated by Hawkins; RESOLVED: To designate Mr. Boelter as Co-Chair.

VOTE: Yes: Jackson, Hawkins, Taylor, Boelter No: None


OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Taylor asked Chief Manning for an update on the efforts to purchase additional apparatus from Independence Township. Chief Manning stated that efforts are now focused only on the purchase of the ambulance. Mr. Taylor asked if there was any information on pricing. Chief Manning said that the ambulance in question would typically cost over $200,000 new. The cost being discussed is about $125,000.

6. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS

Fire Department

Chief Manning briefed the committee on significant incidents from the previous quarter. A hazardous materials fire at LXR Biotech on Centre road occurred in December. A highly flammable chemical called Heptane was ignited


January 24, 2017 Page 2 of 4 due to a static electricity accident. The MABAS 3201 Hazardous Materials team responded and analyzed water runoff from the scene. It was found to be safe due to dilution levels.

A kitchen fire occurred at The Palace of Auburn Hills. This was confined to cooking grease in the ventilation system and there was minimal damage.

Chief Manning briefed the committee on the Fire Department Annual Report. 53% of responses were to residents of the community. EMS billing for the year was $911,612 and the amount collected was $590,482. The biggest payer of EMS bills is Medicare and Medicaid. They only pay a percentage of the billed amounts, so this is a major factor in the difference between billed and collected.

The Prevention division was very busy in 2016. Inspections were up 32%, site plan reviews were up 70%. 100% of yellow and red haz-mat buildings were processed though the permitting system. 100% of the fees were collected which totaled $63,900.

The Headlee amendment override and grant funding provided for 7 new firefighter positions. 6 out of 7 open positions have been filled.

Chief Manning briefed the committee about the plan to transition the fire department to 24-hour shifts. Station 1 is not currently manned regularly and Station 3 is only manned during the daytime. The new positions and 24-hour shifts will allow for Station 1 and Station 3 to be staffed around the clock. Part-time staff would continue to fill in any gaps. The new staffing model will improve response times, especially at peak times, and at far ends of the city. Additional costs to implement the changeover are fire alarm systems, furniture and minor building updates. The savings between 12 hour shifts and 24 hour shifts at the same staffing levels is $244,000 per year.

Mr. Hawkins asked if response times are expected to improve with the new staffing model. Chief Manning explained that response times to the outer edges of the city, such as Adams Ridge, the Orchards and the Canadian Subdivision will improve because the ambulance will be coming from the closer stations, as opposed to Station 2 in the center of the city.

Mr. Johnson asked if there is any additional environmental testing being done at the LXR Biotech site. Chief Manning replied that the Oakland County Haz-Mat team stayed throughout the event and did multiple sets of tests. A notification is automatically made to the EPA, who have protocols for appropriate follow-up actions.

Mr. Hawkins commented that the 24-hour staffing model made a lot sense due to the improved response times and the $244,000 savings. He asked if there was any push-back from the union. Chief Manning said that the administration has been working with the union all along and the union favors the plan.

Mr. Boelter asked if the fire department was moving forward with purchasing the Lucas-II CPR assist device. The fire department is exploring grant assistance for this purchase. While the device was being evaluated it was used on one patient. The patient did not survive, but the feedback from the paramedics was very supportive. Specifically, they commented that while the device was providing CPR the medics were able to focus on other life-saving procedures such as administering medications more quickly than if they were doing manual CPR. Chief Manning has spoken to surrounding agencies that also use the Lucas II, including Rochester Hills, and he hears praises for the device consistently.

Police Department

Chief Olko briefed the committee on the annual use of force report. The number of incidents increased slightly during the year. While there was a slight increase, the severity of these incidents did not increase. Alcohol and drug use continue to be a factor in use of force incidents.

Chief Olko said that the department is compiling their annual report along with a traffic report, and will forward those to the committee when they are ready.

January 24, 2017 Page 3 of 4

The Police Lieutenants will be rotating between their areas of command. Lt. Gagnon will be moving from Operations to Investigations. Lt. McDonnell will be moving from Technical Services to Operations. Lt. Miarka will be moving from Investigations to Technical Services. The cross-training of Lieutenants creates flexibility, utility and the ability to fill-in for each other.

Chief Olko reports that the police department patrol division has transitioned to a 1 year trial period of 12-hour shifts. There are 4 platoons, each with their own Supervisors. They are monitoring changes in overtime costs, productivity and fatigue.

Two officers are in the field training program (Hodges & Charles). Conditional offers have been extended to 3 candidates who will be sponsored in the police academy. Traditionally, sponsoring candidates though the academy can be problematic. However, the pool of applicants statewide has shrunk and is creating hiring challenges for everyone. One candidate is a former intern and the other two are former front desk staff members. Since these candidates are known to us, the agency is optimistic that they will be successful. The $6,000 cost of the academy is sometimes an obstacle to quality individuals who wish to enter the profession.

A high-risk response team for domestic violence incidents is being developed by the police department. This is based on a national model that brings together police, prosecutors, probation, pre-trail services HAVEN and the courts. The lethality of domestic violence incidents continues to be problematic nationwide, both for those involved in the incident and for responding officers. The Farmington Hills Police Department has been running a high-risk domestic violence team for several years and have had positive results.

Another program being developed for 2017 is called “One Mind”. This program was developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). It focuses on law enforcement response to calls involving persons with mental illness. The goal is to have 20% of police officer’s trained so that it would be likely that at least one trained person would be on-shift at any given time. All officers would also receive an 8 hour class in mental health response.

At least six incidents have occurred during 2016 when an officer administered NARCAN in the field to a person suffering a suspected opioid overdose.

Chief Olko briefed the committee on a recent incident covered in the media where a suspicious person was observed inside a local school. The FBI located the person and determined that they were a legitimate contractor and posed no threat to the school.

Mr. Hawkins asked about the state re-imbursement for candidates who are sponsored in the Police Academy. Chief Olko said that about 50% can be recovered from the state’s police training fund.

Mr. Hawkins asked what the threshold is for reporting Use of Force incidents. Chief Olko said that the threshold is very low and includes anything beyond a routine handcuffing. This includes a verbal threat of force and even a person who just tenses up. Chief Olko wants to collect as much data as possible. She looks at the data to determine if policies are being followed, if training is adequate or if an employee needs specific training. There are new national best practices being looked at, and those may be adopted in the future.

8. COMMENTS FROM BOARD

Various positive comments were made regarding the “R-word” rally recently held at Avondale High School. The event focused on teamwork and respect. The Police and Fire Department participated in the event.

Mr. Taylor asked if the Court Officer position will be re-instated when staffing levels improve. Chief Olko said that it is their plan to staff that position in the spring.

Mr. Taylor commented that lawn maintenance company’s sometimes park on the main road while cutting grass and it creates a hazard.

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Mr. Taylor commented that heavy trucks are being seen on Grey road. Chief Olko said that there has been some research on this, and that Grey is categorized as permissible for the large trucks. There is state funding that the city will lose if it restricts trucks on Grey.

Mr. Taylor commented that cars on Squirrel Road turning into Westbury Village are creating a hazard by stopping in a place that has limited vision due to a hill.

Mr. Taylor asked about the status of the ALICE program at Avondale High School. Chief Olko said that all police staff have completed the necessary training.

Mr. Hawkins asked about how the dispatch transition is progressing. Chief Olko said that they are in the process of preparing 6 month evaluations and will provide those when they are ready. The two organizations are different and a process of reconciliation has been taking place to try and work out issues.

Mr. Boelter asked if Oakland County Dispatch correctly paged all the personnel needed at the LXR Biotech fire, unlike the recent Condo fire. Chief Manning said that it was not done correctly. There is an upcoming meeting with the Sheriff’s Office to discuss the problem.

9. ADJOURNMENT

Hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stan J. Torres Fire Department Clerk

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M E E T I N G D A T E : F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 A G E N D A I T E M N O . 7 B . F I N A N C E / T R E A S U R E R

To: Mayor and City Council

From: Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager; Michelle Schulz, Finance Director/Treasurer


Subject: Cash Management Interim Report- 4th Quarter


Public Act 213 of 2007 requires local governments to prepare periodic investment reports for presentation to their governing body. The investment of the City’s working capital or surplus monies is governed by the City’s Investment Policy document which incorporates both state (Public Act 20 of 1943 as amended) and local statutes.

In September of 2009, the Investment Policy was amended to allow the City to contract with external investment firms to manage a portion of the City’s surplus operating funds. After establishing two custodial accounts with JPMorgan/Chase, $20.0 million was initially transferred into each account to allow the investment firms of Ambassador Capital and MBIA (since renamed to Cutwater Asset Management), to begin investing the City’s funds December 2009. Later in 2010, the custodial accounts were moved from JPMorgan/Chase to Comerica.

In January of 2011, the City engaged the services of Asset Strategies to provide a level of due diligence beyond internal staff review, perform quarterly reviews of the performance of the City’s investment portfolio, and to ensure the City’s investment portfolio remains in compliance with Public Act 20.

In September 2014, Ambassador Capital was dissolved. Cutwater Asset Management managed the funds temporarily until City Council subsequently approved the recommendation of internal staff and Asset Strategies to name Cutwater Asset Management as the City's sole investment manager in January 2015. Since July 2015, Cutwater Asset Management operates as Insight Investment.

In April 2015, Council approved the City to transfer excess cash into the Oakland County Local Government Investment Pool. Staff will transfer into and draw from this account based on cash flow and operational needs.

Beginning with the 2015 4th quarter cash management report to City Council, it was determined that summarized material from the City’s investment consultant report provided an acceptable review of the City’s managed cash. Further, it was determined that future quarterly reporting would be included on the consent agenda and George Vitta, the City’s current investment consultant, would be invited to address City Council a minimum of two times during the year regarding the City’s managed cash.

As of July 1, 2016, the City’s investment consultant firm, Asset Strategies was acquired by the Bogdahn Group. As of the beginning of 2017, the Bogdahn Group changed its name to AndCo Consulting. Mr. George Vitta remains an employee of the new firm.

Attached is the 4th quarter 2016 investment summary as prepared by AndCo Consulting. The select pages include both a Summary and Executive report. These pages provide a summary of the City’s asset allocation of investments, past and current performance, market values and an evaluation. The complete 20 page quarterly report is filed with the City Clerk and available for review at any time.

As has been the practice, AndCo Consulting’s report includes only managed cash invested through Insight Investment, the Local Government Investment Pool, and Certificate of Deposits. Cash held by the city for operational needs in a non-interest bearing checking account is not reported.

As of December 31, 2016, there was approximately $24.6M available for City operations in the City’s operational checking account and allocated as follows:

$7.4M Governmental funds $10.4M Proprietary funds $1.8M Internal Service $5M Component unit funds.


The staff recommends the acceptance of the 4th quarter ending December 31, 2016 Cash Management Summary and Executive reports submitted by AndCo Consulting.

MOTION

Move to receive and file the AndCo Consulting 4th Quarter 2016 Cash Management Summary and Executive reports.

I CONCUR:

Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager

City of Auburn Hills - Cash

Management

Investment Performance Review

Period Ending December 31, 2016

Asset Allocation & Performance

Allocation

MarketValue $

%

Performance(%)

QTR EndingMar-2016

QTR EndingJun-2016

QTR EndingSep-2016

QTR EndingDec-2016

1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 5 YR InceptionInception

Date

Aggregate Cash Management 47,225,821 100.0 0.67 0.54 0.06 -0.36 0.91 0.76 0.72 0.63 0.73 01/01/2010

90 Day U.S. Treasury Bill 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.25 0.14 0.11 0.09 0.10

Insight Investment 41,206,563 87.3 0.74 0.59 0.04 -0.45 0.92 0.76 0.83 0.74 0.88 01/01/2010

Oakland County LGIP 5,218,396 11.0 0.19 0.27 0.23 0.24 0.93 0.89 05/01/2015

Certificates of Deposit 740,434 1.6 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.79 0.87 0.75 0.65 0.61 01/01/2010

Comerica Govt Cash 60,428 0.1 0.08 0.12 0.15 0.36 03/01/2016

Financial Reconciliation

MarketValue

01/01/2016Income

NetInvestmentGain/Loss

Net CashFlow

MarketValue

12/31/2016

Aggregate Cash Management 47,665,076 658,254 -223,203 -874,306 47,225,821

Insight Investment 41,505,914 599,414 -219,608 -679,157 41,206,563

Oakland County LGIP 5,172,269 49,892 -1,881 -1,884 5,218,396

Certificates of Deposit 986,894 8,441 -1,715 -253,186 740,434

Comerica Govt Cash - 507 - 59,921 60,428

December 31, 2016 : $47,225,821

Certificates of Deposit1.6%

Oakland County LGIP11.0%

Comerica Govt Cash 0.1%

Insight Investment87.3%

Summary Report



Page 1

Investment Performance Evaluation

· Investment results for the $47.2 million portfolio managed by Insight Investment and the Finance Director/Treasurer's Office met expectations. Theinvestment rate of return was -0.36% for the quarter and +0.91% for the past 12 months. These results compare to 0.07% return for T-Bills this quarter,and 0.25% for the past 12 months.

· Investment activity for the quarter:Manager Interest $FMV Adjustment Total

1) Insight Investment $141,785 ($326,037) ($184,252)2) Oakland County Invest Pool $12,419 N/A $12,4193) CDs plus J Fund $1,572 N/A $1,572 TOTAL $155,776 ($326,037) ($170,261)

· Investment activity for the trailing 12 months:Manager Interest $FMV Adjustment Total

1) Insight Investment $599,414 ($219,608) $379,8062) Oakland County Invest Pool $49,892 ($1,881) $48,0113) CDs plus J Fund $8,948 ($1,715) $7,233 TOTAL $658,254 ($223,204) $435,050

· The Average Credit Quality on the portfolio is AAA.

· The Average Yield on the portfolio is 1.37% with the Average Maturity of 1.78 years.

· General investment guidelines and policies, as well as specific guidelines on safety and liquidity, are being followed.

· Insight Investment and the Treasurer's Office are earning highly competitive returns, net-of-fees, in a challenging interest-rate environment. The activecash management program is not only paying for itself, but is providing a significantly greater return on investment for the City after nearly seven years.

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Executive Summary



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M E E T I N G D A T E : F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 A G E N D A I T E M N O . 7 C . A S S E S S I N G To: Mayor and City Council

From: Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager and William D. Griffin, City Assessor


Subject: Motion – Approval of Revised IFEC Resolution / Norma Michigan, Inc. INTRODUCTION The City Council granted a request for a two-year extension of IFEC 2009-049 for Norma Michigan, Inc., which is located at 2430 E Walton Boulevard, on October 10, 2016. The extended IFEC was for real property only and will run until December 31, 2018. A four-year business residency is required after the IFEC’s expiration. As part of a routine check of the IFEC documents, staff noticed an error in the resolution approved by the City Council. We found that the expiration date of December 31, 2022 for the business residency provision was not clear in the resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached revised resolution clarifying the business residency requirement. Norma Michigan, Inc. has been contacted and is in agreement with the revised resolution language, which reflects the incentive agreement they signed. MOTION “Move to approve the attached revised resolution for Norma Michigan Inc. relating to IFEC 2009-049. The resolution is revised to reflect that Norma Michigan Inc. agrees to operate their facility for an additional four (4) years after the date of their certificate’s expiration.”

I CONCUR:

THOMAS A. TANGHE, CITY MANAGER

Location of Norma Michigan, Inc – 2430 E. Walton Boulevard

Opdyke

Walton

Norma

EXCERPT The City of Auburn Hills

City Council Meeting Minutes

October 10, 2016



Present: Mayor McDaniel, Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell, Council Members Burmeister, Kittle, Knight, Verbeke

Absent: Council Member Hammond

Also Present: City Manager Tanghe, Assistant City Manager Grice, Police Chief Olko, Treasurer/Finance Director Schulz, City Clerk Kowal, Fire Chief Manning, Assessor Griffin, Deputy Treasurer/Finance Director Wickenheiser, DPW Director Melchert, Senior Director Adcock, Recreation Director Marzolf, Golf Manager Marmion, Community Development Director Carroll, Director of Authorities Mariuz, Community Development Director Cohen, Management Assistant Harris, Deputy Assessor Collias, City Engineer Juidici, City Attorney Beckerleg

6 Guests

8b. Motion – Approve IFEC Extension / Norma Michigan, Inc.

Mr. Griffin explained Norma Michigan has had an eight year IFEC beginning December 31, 2009 and ending December 30, 2016, and are requesting approval for an additional two years. The maximum extension allowed is four years. The extended amount of the abatement is for real property only, $3,805,000.

Mr. Griffin explained this abatement was approved in 2009, when personal property was still eligible for a tax abatement. If the company chooses not to apply for the MPP exemption, they will still pay the personal property tax. He assumes the MPP will be applied for.

Lori Switzer, tax manager for Norma Michigan, explained this request is for an extension of real property. The American headquarters for Norma is located in Auburn Hills, and they have approximately 290 employees here.

Mayor McDaniel opened and closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m., hearing no comment.

Moved by Verbeke; Seconded by Kittle. RESOLVED: To approve the request for an additional two (2) years of abatement for Norma Michigan Inc. and IFEC 2009-049 by adopting the attached resolution (Attachment A).

Mr. Beckerleg confirmed for Mr. Knight this request includes the four-year claw back clause.

VOTE: Yes: Burmeister, Kittle, Knight, McDaniel, Mitchell, Verbeke No: None Resolution No. 16.10.180 Motion Carried (6–0)

AMENDED RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL YEARS

FOR THE FACILITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

2009-049 for NORMA MICHIGAN INC. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills MI 48326 at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of October, 2016, and amended on February 13, 2017;

The following resolution was offered by Councilperson ____________ and supported by Councilperson _______________:

WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Hills and the State Tax Commission approved an

Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate in the year 2009 for Norma Michigan Inc. for a facility located at 2430 E Walton Blvd, and

WHEREAS, the certificate, known as Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate

2009-049 , was approved for 7 years for real property and personal property, and WHEREAS, Norma Michigan Inc. completed construction of the real estate on

April 1, 2009 and completed installation of personal property on April 1, 2010, and WHEREAS, Norma Michigan Inc. has requested that another certificate be

granted for additional years for the facility under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2009-049 as provided by Public Act 198, of 1974, Sec 16a, and

WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Auburn

Hills and the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property tax within the City of Auburn Hills and given notice to the general public so that they shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at this public hearing to determine whether the extension of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall be approved or disapproved; and

WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad

valorem taxes within the city of Auburn Hills after granting this certificate will exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property exempted.

WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined by the City of Auburn Hills Council

that the granting of another certificate for the facility previously approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2009-049 is reasonable and proper, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the request for another certificate to

extend the years approved under Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 2009-049 for

real property and personal property for the facility located at 2430 E Walton Blvd is hereby approved, and The City Council of Auburn Hills finds and determines that granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, together with the aggregate amount of the certificates previously granted and currently in force, under PA 198 of 1974 and PA 255 of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City of Auburn Hills, or of impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the City of Auburn Hills. That another certificate be granted to extend the years approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2009-049 for an additional two (2) years for real property and personal property, and

Norma Michigan Inc. agrees to operate the facility for which the Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate is granted for the term of the certificate, plus an additional four (4) years after the date of the certificate’s expiration.

The City Clerk shall send an original copy of this resolution to the State Tax

Commission. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: RESOLUTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and appointed Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 10th day of October, 2016 and amended on February 13, 2017; the original of which is on file in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this ____ day of February, 2017. ______________________________ Terri Kowal, City Clerk

AMENDED RESOLUTION

APPROVING ADDITIONAL YEARS FOR THE FACILITY

UNDER INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE 2009-049 for NORMA MICHIGAN INC.

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills MI 48326 at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of October, 2016, and amended on February 13, 2017;


WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Hills and the State Tax Commission approved an Industrial Facility

Exemption Certificate in the year 2009 for Norma Michigan Inc. for a facility located at 2430 E Walton Blvd, and

WHEREAS, the certificate, known as Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2009-049 , was

approved for 7 years for real property and personal property, and WHEREAS, Norma Michigan Inc. completed construction of the real estate on April 1, 2009 and

completed installation of personal property on April 1, 2010, and WHEREAS, Norma Michigan Inc. has requested that another certificate be granted for additional

years for the facility under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2009-049 as provided by Public Act 198, of 1974, Sec 16a, and

WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Auburn Hills and the

legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property tax within the City of Auburn Hills and given notice to the general public so that they shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at this public hearing to determine whether the extension of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall be approved or disapproved; and

WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad valorem taxes within

the city of Auburn Hills after granting this certificate will exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property exempted.

WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined by the City of Auburn Hills Council that the granting

of another certificate for the facility previously approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2009-049 is reasonable and proper, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the request for another certificate to extend the years

approved under Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 2009-049 for real property and personal property for the facility located at 2430 E Walton Blvd is hereby approved, and

The City Council of Auburn Hills finds and determines that granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, together with the aggregate amount of the certificates previously granted and currently in force, under PA 198 of 1974 and PA 255 of 1978, shall not have the affect effect of substantially impeding the operating operation of the City of Auburn Hills, or of impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the City of Auburn Hills.

Marked-Up Resolution New Removed

That another certificate be granted to extend the years approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2009-049 for an additional two (2) years for real property and personal property, and

That Norma Michigan Inc. hereby agrees to occupy and operate the facility approved for the Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate and located at 2430 E Walton Blvd for an additional four (4) years beginning on 12/31/2016.

Norma Michigan Inc. agrees to operate the facility for which the Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate is granted for the term of the certificate, plus an additional four (4) years after the date of the certificate’s expiration.

The City Clerk shall send an original copy of this resolution to the State Tax Commission. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: RESOLUTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and appointed Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 10th day of October, 2016 and amended on February 13, 2017; the original of which is on file in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this ____ day of February, 2017. ______________________________ Terri Kowal, City Clerk


M E E T I N G D A T E : F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 A G E N D A I T E M N O . 7 D . A S S E S S I N G To: Mayor and City Council

From: Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager and William D. Griffin, City Assessor


Subject: Motion – Approval of Revised IFEC Resolution / PyeongHwa Automotive USA, LLC INTRODUCTION The City Council granted a request for a five-year extension of IFEC 2011-466 for PyeongHwa Automotive USA, LLC (PHA), which is located at 765 Standard Parkway, on October 24, 2016. The extended IFEC was for real property only and will run until December 31, 2021. A four-year business residency is required after the IFEC’s expiration. As part of a routine check of the IFEC documents, staff noticed an error in the resolution approved by the City Council. We found that the expiration date of December 31, 2025 for the business residency provision was not clear in the resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached revised resolution clarifying the business residency requirement. PHA has been contacted and is in agreement with the revised resolution language, which reflects the incentive agreement they signed. MOTION “Move to approve the attached revised resolution for PyeongHwa Automotive USA LLC (PHA) relating to IFEC 2011-466. The resolution is revised to reflect that PHA agrees to operate their facility for an additional four (4) years after the date of their certificate’s expiration.”

I CONCUR:


Location of PHA – 765 Standard Parkway

Collier

Joslyn

PHA

EXCERPT The City of Auburn Hills

City Council Meeting Minutes

October 24, 2016



Present: Mayor McDaniel, Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell, Council Members Burmeister, Hammond, Kittle, Knight, Verbeke

Absent: None

Also Present: City Manager Tanghe, Assistant City Manager Grice, Police Lt. Gagnon, City Clerk Kowal, Assessor Griffin, DPW Director Melchert, Community Development Director Cohen, Director of Authorities Mariuz, City Engineer Juidici, City Attorney Beckerleg

6 Guests

8. OLD BUSINESS

8a. Public Hearing/Motion – Approve IFEC Extension / PyeongHwa Automotive USA (PHA)

Mr. Griffin explained this is a request for a five year extension for real property only and PHA has agreed to continue residency for an additional four years beyond the five year abatement. The real property cost is estimated at $2,400,000.

Eugene Paik, President of the North American Headquarters for PHA – USA, explained the company is a tier one supplier for the automotive industry.

Responding to Mr. Knight, Mr. Griffin stated the original abatement was a five year abatement. Under the current statute, the request could have been up to seven years.

Mayor McDaniel opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.

Mr. Knight is not in favor of an additional five years, he would support an additional three years. There have been a few 12 year abatements, but generally eight years has been a reasonable number of years.

Mr. Tanghe explained the original request could have been for an eight year abatement and an additional four years could have been granted for a total of 12 years, which Council has approved for other companies. PHA asked only for five years originally and is now seeking an addition five, which is still less than the 12 they were eligible to receive.

Mr. Knight understands, but he is not in favor of this approach. The overall policy has been an eight year abatement.

Mr. Tanghe explained the 12 year abatements are rare and were granted up front, classified as special projects. The extension in the new policy is being eliminated. He reminded Council there are a couple of companies that will be seeking extensions, who fall under the existing policy; this is one of the two.

Mr. Kittle asked with all taxing entities, the benefit to PHA is $155,460; so in the additional five years the City’s portion will be $31,780.

Moved by Mitchell; Seconded by Burmeister. RESOLVED: To approve the request for an additional five (5) years of Real Property abatement for PyeongHwa

Automotive USA and IFEC 2011-466 by adopting the attached resolution (Attachment A).

Ms. Mitchell noted this request falls under the parameters of the current policy.

Mayor McDaniel also noted the City accepted this request under the current policy.

Mr. Knight explained the policy states a company can ask for an extension, but it shouldn’t be automatically assumed the extension will be granted. He is not in support and three years is more prudent.

Mayor McDaniel stated the original request could have been an eight year abatement with an extension of four, for a total of 12 years, but this company will only receive a total of 10 years.

Mr. Tanghe explained in the current policy and the proposed new policy, there is/was no promise or guarantee of an abatement extension.

VOTE: Yes: Burmeister, Hammond, McDaniel, Mitchell, Verbeke No: Kittle, Knight




2011-466 for PYEONGHWA AUTOMOTIVE USA, LLC. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills MI 48326 at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th day of October, 2016, and amended on February 13, 2017;


WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Hills and the State Tax Commission approved an

Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate in the year 2011 for Pyeonghwa Automotive USA, LLC. for a facility located at 765 Standard Pkwy. and,

WHEREAS, the certificate, known as Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate

2011-466 , was approved for 5 years for real property and personal property, and WHEREAS, Pyeonghwa Automotive USA LLC. completed construction of the

real estate on July 6, 2011 and completed installation of personal property on October 1, 2011, and

WHEREAS, Pyeonghwa Automotive USA LLC has requested that another

certificate for real property only be granted for additional 5 years for the facility under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2011-466 as provided by Public Act 198, of 1974, Sec 16a, and

WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Auburn

Hills and the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property tax within the City of Auburn Hills and given notice to the general public so that they shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at this public hearing to determine whether the extension of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall be approved or disapproved; and

WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad

valorem taxes within the city of Auburn Hills after granting this certificate will exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property exempted.

WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined by the City of Auburn Hills Council

that the granting of another certificate for real property for the facility previously approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2011-466 is reasonable and proper, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the request for another

certificate to extend the years approved under Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 2011-466 for real property for the facility located at 765 Standard Pkwy. is hereby approved, and The City Council of Auburn Hills finds and determines that granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, together with the aggregate amount of the certificates previously granted and currently in force, under PA 198 of 1974 and PA 255 of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City of Auburn Hills, or of impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the City of Auburn Hills. That another certificate be granted to extend the years approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2011-466 for an additional Five (5) years for real property, and

Pyeonghwa Automotive USA LLC agrees to operate the facility for which the Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate is granted for the term of the certificate, plus an additional four (4) years after the date of the certificate’s expiration.

The City Clerk shall send an original copy of this resolution to the State Tax

Commission. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: RESOLUTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and appointed Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 24th day of October, 2016 and amended on February 13, 2017; the original of which is on file in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this ____ day of February, 2017. ______________________________ Terri Kowal, City Clerk



2011-466 for PYEONGHWA AUTOMOTIVE USA, LLC. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills MI 48326 at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th day of October, 2016, and amended on February 13, 2017;


WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Hills and the State Tax Commission approved an Industrial Facility

Exemption Certificate in the year 2011 for Pyeonghwa Automotive USA, LLC. for a facility located at 765 Standard Pkwy. and,

WHEREAS, the certificate, known as Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2011-466 , was

approved for 5 years for real property and personal property, and WHEREAS, Pyeonghwa Automotive USA LLC. completed construction of the real estate on

July 6, 2011 and completed installation of personal property on October 1, 2011, and WHEREAS, Pyeonghwa Automotive USA LLC has requested that another certificate for real

property only be granted for additional 5 years for the facility under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2011-466 as provided by Public Act 198, of 1974, Sec 16a, and

WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Auburn Hills and the

legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property tax within the City of Auburn Hills and given notice to the general public so that they shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at this public hearing to determine whether the extension of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall be approved or disapproved; and

WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad valorem taxes within

the city of Auburn Hills after granting this certificate will exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property exempted.

WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined by the City of Auburn Hills Council that the granting

of another certificate for real property for the facility previously approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2011-466 is reasonable and proper, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the request for another certificate to extend the years

approved under Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 2011-466 for real property for the facility located at 765 Standard Pkwy. is hereby approved, and

The City Council of Auburn Hills finds and determines that granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, together with the aggregate amount of the certificates previously granted and currently in force, under PA 198 of 1974 and PA 255 of 1978, shall not have the affect effect of substantially impeding the operating operation of the City of Auburn Hills, or of impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the City of Auburn Hills. That another certificate be granted to extend the years approved under Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate 2011-466 for an additional Five (5) years for real property, and

Marked-Up Resolution New Removed

That Pyeonghwa Automotive USA LLC hereby agrees to occupy and operate the facility

approved for the Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate and located at 765 Standard Pkwy. for an additional four (4) years beginning on 12/31/2016.

Pyeonghwa Automotive USA LLC agrees to operate the facility for which the Industrial

Facility Exemption Certificate is granted for the term of the certificate, plus an additional four (4) years after the date of the certificate’s expiration.

The City Clerk shall send an original copy of this resolution to the State Tax Commission.

AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: RESOLUTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and appointed Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 24th day of October, 2016 and amended on February 13, 2017; the original of which is on file in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this ____ day of February, 2017. ______________________________ Terri Kowal, City Clerk

M E E T I N G D A T E : F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 A G E N D A I T E M N O . 8 A . D E P A R T M E N T O F P U B L I C W O R K S To: Mayor and City Council

From: Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager; Ronald J. Melchert, Director of Public Works


Subject: Motion – Adopt Resolution Declaring Necessity and to Proceed with Project and Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project by Special Assessments upon Specially Benefited Properties (Resolution No. 3)


City staff has planned for road improvements to be performed on Pacific Drive as part of the City’s 5 year road maintenance plan. The asphalt road surface, concrete curb and gutter pan, and portions of the base have deteriorated to the point where a significant maintenance repair is needed to preserve the road and protect the City’s investment to this asset. Therefore, it is appropriate for the City Council to consider a substantial maintenance repair of the road at this time. On January 23, 2017, the Auburn Hills City Council adopted Resolution No. 2 to declare tentative necessity and tentative intent to proceed with a proposed Special Assessment District (SAD) No. 4 regarding the repair of and improvements to Pacific Drive. As a result of adopting the resolution, a Public Hearing was set for Monday, February 13, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing statements and objections to the proposed SAD No. 4 Pacific Drive road improvement project. A written notice was sent to the benefitting property owners to inform them of the public hearing. The notice included the day, time and place of the public hearing, an executed copy of the approved Resolution No. 2, and the City Manager’s recommendation to proceed with the SAD for road improvements. The City Manager’s recommendation is on file with the City Clerk, as well as the project plan, cost estimate for construction, and intent to establish a SAD. These items were made available to the public for review prior to the Public Hearing. The notice to property owners (provided in the packet) indicated the requirement to appear in person before the City Council (or by letter received by the City Clerk prior to the February 13, 2017 Public Hearing) to state for the record their protest to the SAD assignment. Property owners were informed that protest of the SAD must be stated for the record to allow an opportunity to appear before the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) to appeal the SAD. Provided in the packet is a cover letter accompanied by Resolution No. 3 prepared by City Attorney, Derk Beckerleg. The resolution declares necessity and to proceed with the Pacific Drive road improvements according to the plans and specifications prepared by OHM Advisors. The cost estimate for the project is $1,529,000, of which a 50% portion will be defrayed by special assessments upon specially benefited properties identified in the SAD. The City’s estimated share in the cost will be $764,500 and the remaining balance will be divided equally among the benefitting properties (list provided) and estimated at $95,562.50 each. Adoption of the resolution will cause the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll that will be filed with the City Clerk. The City Manager will obtain firm bids from companies who are interested in performing the road work. These items will accompany Resolution No. 4 and will be provided for City Council action at a subsequent meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Resolution No. 3 is the 3rd of 5 that requires City Council approval to satisfy the SAD proceedings prescribed by City Ordinance. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the resolution provided regarding the proposed SAD No. 4 for road improvements to Pacific Drive. MOTION

Move to approve Resolution No. 3, a Resolution Declaring Necessity and to Proceed with Project and Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project by Special Assessments upon Specially Benefited Properties for the proposed Special Assessment District No. 4, regarding the repair of and improvements to Pacific Drive.

I CONCUR:




RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSITY AND TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT AND TODEFRAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE PROJECT BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

UPON SPECIALLY BENEFITED PROPERTIES (RESOLUTION NO. 3)

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County,Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, at7:00 p.m. on the 13th day of February 2017, the following resolution was offered by Councilperson____________ and supported by Councilperson ____________:

WHEREAS, the City has considered construction of the proposed improvement describedbelow (the Project) and has further requested the establishment of a special assessment district tofinance and defray a portion of the costs of the project; and

WHEREAS, the proposed improvement (the Project) is the repair of and improvements toPacific Drive; and

WHEREAS, the Project is designed and intended to specially benefit the properties identifiedin the special assessment district (the District) attached to this Resolution; and

WHEREAS, after an initial consideration, the City Council on January 23, 2017, adopted itsResolution No. 2 declaring its tentative intent to proceed with the Project and with the establishment ofthe District; and

WHEREAS, plans for the Project, and an estimate of the costs of the project in the amount of$1,529,000, of which amount it is estimated that approximately $764,500 will be defrayed by specialassessments against the properties in the special assessment district, have been prepared and notice ofpublic hearing has been duly given, according to law, to the owners of property in the District toinform them of their opportunity to present comments and objections to the Project and to the District;and

WHEREAS, the hearing was duly conducted and held on February 13, 2017, consistent withthe notice, following which the City Council determined to proceed with the project and theestablishment of the district.


1. The City Council determines that the Project is necessary.

2. The City shall proceed with the Project.

3. The plans and specifications prepared for the Project and the cost estimate for theProject in the amount of $1,529,000 presented at the hearing are approved.

4. The District shall consist of the properties identified in the special assessment districtattached to this Resolution and against which 50% of the cost of the project shall be assessed.

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5. The District shall be designated and known as the Pacific Drive Road ImprovementSpecial Assessment District, Special Assessment District No. 4.

6. The duration of the District’s existence shall be ten (10) years, and unless paid in cashearlier with respect to a particular property, the special assessment shall be paid in ten (10) annualinstallments at the rate of five percent (5%) interest to be charged on said installments, with the date ofthe first assessment installment to be determined and set forth in the City Council’s Resolutionconfirming the special assessment roll.

7. The City Assessor shall prepare a special assessment roll that includes all lots andparcels of land within the District with the names of the respective record owners of each property, ifknown, and shall also include the total amount to be assessed against each property. The amount to beassessed against each property shall be based upon the proportionate amount of special benefit to bereceived by each property from the Project. The amount spread in each case shall be based upon thedetailed estimate of costs as approved by the City Council.

8. When the Assessor completes the assessment roll, the Assessor shall file it with the CityClerk for presentation to the City Council, along with the Assessor’s certification that the roll has beenprepared by the Assessor pursuant to the February 13, 2017, Resolution of the City Council and that inmaking the assessments contained in the assessment roll, the Assessor has, as near as may be,according to the Assessor’s best judgment, conformed in all respects with the directions contained inthe February 13, 2017, Resolution of the City Council and the Auburn Hills City Charter and theprovisions of Chapter 58 of the Auburn Hills City Code.

9. The City Manager is directed to obtain firm bids from companies and/or other entitieswho are interested in performing the work necessary to complete the project.

AYES:NAYES:ABSENT:ABSTENTIONS:

STATE OF MICHIGAN ))ss

COUNTY OF OAKLAND )

I, TERRI KOWAL, the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills,Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of aResolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Auburn Hills City Council held on the 13th day ofFebruary, 2017, the original of which is on file in my office.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this _____ day of___________________, 2017.

________________________________TERRI KOWALCity Clerk

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January 30, 2017

VIA EMAIL

Ronald J. Melchert, DirectorAuburn Hills Department of Public Works1500 Brown RoadAuburn Hills, MI 48326

Re: Resolution No. 3 for the Pacific Drive Road Improvement SAD,SAD No. 4Our File No. 3177 HN5

Dear Ron:

Enclosed please find a proposed Resolution Declaring Necessity and toProceed With Project and to Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project bySpecial Assessments Upon Specially Benefitted Properties (Resolution No. 3)with respect to the proposed Special Assessment District for the repair andimprovement of Pacific Drive. A list of the properties to be included in theSpecial Assessment District should be attached to the Resolution, which listshould be provided by OHM.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could make the necessaryarrangements to place the proposed Resolution on the City Council’s agenda to beconsidered during the public hearing at its meeting of February 13, 2017.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and courtesy.

Very truly yours,

Derk W. Beckerleg

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cc via email w/enc: Tom Tanghe, City ManagerSteve Cohen, Director of Community DevelopmentTim Juidici, OHM

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX Pacific Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Re: Special Assessment District Assignment - Parcel ID 14XXXXXXXX Dear Mr./Ms. XXXX, On January 23, 2017, the Auburn Hills City Council approved Resolution No. 2, declaring tentative

necessity and tentative intent to proceed with the proposed Special Assessment District (SAD) No. 4

regarding the repair of and improvements to Pacific Drive. A Public Hearing has been set on February

13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in City Hall at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, for the purpose of

hearing statements and objections to the proposed SAD road improvement project.

If you choose to appeal the SAD, your appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner and/or party in interest or their agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest. It is acceptable to file your appearance or protest by letter provided that said letter is received by the City Clerk prior to and/or at the February 13, 2017 public hearing. A copy of Resolution No. 2, certified by the City Clerk, is enclosed for your review and file. Also, on file in the City Clerk’s office, is the report, plan, and estimate with the City Manager’s recommendation, and is available for public examination. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Ronald J. Melchert Director of Public Works

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Pacific - 3" Mill and Overlay w/Curb Replacement

Client: Auburn Hills

JN: 0120-16-0300 1827 N Squirrel Road

Date Updated: 01/17/2017 Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Item No. Description Units Quantity Unit Price Total

1 Mobilization, Max. $50,000 LS 1 $50,000.00 50,000.00$

2 Audio Video Route Survey LS 1 $2,500.00 2,500.00$

3 Traffic Control LS 1 $15,000.00 15,000.00$

4 Soil Erosion Control LS 1 $4,000.00 4,000.00$

5 Curb and Gutter, Rem Ft 9,400 $7.00 65,800.00$

6 Sidewalk Remove Syd 18 $6.00 108.00$

7 Driveway, Rem, Modified Syd 1,200 $10.00 12,000.00$

8 Pavt, Rem, Modified Syd 2,000 $10.00 20,000.00$

9 _Subgrade Undercutting, 21AA Cyd 400 $30.00 12,000.00$

10 _Subgrade Undercutting, Heavy Cyd 400 $40.00 16,000.00$

11 Maintenance Gravel, LM Ton 200 $25.00 5,000.00$

12 Aggregate Base, 8 inch (Road) Syd 5,133 $9.00 46,200.00$

13 Aggregate Base, 8 inch (Driveway) Syd 1,248 $9.00 11,232.00$

14 Reset Frame & Cover Ea 12 $750.00 9,000.00$

15 Replace Fram & Cover Ea 5 $1,200.00 6,000.00$

16 Structure Reconstruct Vft 20 $300.00 6,000.00$

17 Point Structure Ea 10 $150.00 1,500.00$

18 Underdrain, Subgrade, 6 inch Ft 9,400 $9.00 84,600.00$

19 Curb and Gutter, Conc, Det F4 Ft 8,600 $17.00 146,200.00$

20 Driveway Opening, Conc Det M Ft 800 $18.00 14,400.00$

21 Concrete Base Course Ft 9,400 $6.00 56,400.00$

22 Sidewalk Ramp, Conc, 6" Sft 160 $8.00 1,280.00$

23 Detectable Warning Surface Ft 20 $40.00 800.00$

24 Cold Milling HMA Surface Syd 19,000 $3.00 57,000.00$

25 Pavt Joint and Crack Repr, Det 7 Ft 4,800 $6.00 28,800.00$

26 Hand Patching Ton 150 $90.00 13,500.00$

27 HMA, Base Course, 6" Syd 2,000 $23.00 46,000.00$

28 HMA, Leveling Course, 2" Syd 19,000 $7.50 142,500.00$

29 HMA, Wearing Course, 1.5" Syd 19,000 $6.75 128,250.00$

30 HMA, Pathway, 3" Syd 250 $20.00 5,000.00$

31 Driveway, Nonreinf Conc, 9 inch Syd 1,200 $48.00 57,600.00$

32 Pavt Mrkg, 4" White Ft 800 $0.50 400.00$

33 Pavt Mrkg, 4" Yellow Ft 3,050 $0.50 1,525.00$

34 Pavt Mrkg, 18" Stop Bar Ft 35 $12.00 420.00$

35 Pavt Mrkg, 6" Crosswalk Ft 180 $5.00 900.00$

36 Pavt Mrkg, Symbol Ea 8 $200.00 1,600.00$

37 Resoration, Seeding Syd 5,733 $5.00 28,665.00$

Total 1,098,180$

Contingency (15%) 164,727$

ESTIMATE OF CONSTRUCTION COST 1,263,000$

Geotechnical/Testing Services (Estimated) 28,000$

Design Services (Estimated) 89,000$

CE/CA Services (Estimated) 134,000$

SAD Administration (Estimated) 15,000$

TOTAL ESTIMATE OF COST 1,529,000$

CITY CONTRIBUTION 764,500$

SAD SHARE 764,500$

Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost


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From: Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager; Ronald J. Melchert, Director of Public Works


Subject: Motion – Adopt Resolution Declaring Necessity and to Proceed with Project and Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project by Special Assessments upon Specially Benefited Properties (Resolution No. 3) for N Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive.


City Staff has been planning for significant road improvements to be performed on North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive for several years. The road surface and portions of the base have deteriorated to the point where patching efforts have become costly. Maintenance cost for patching in 2016, including material, equipment and labor, exceeded $28,000.00. This does not include winter pot hole patching efforts. Therefore, it is appropriate for the City Council to consider a complete reconstruction of the roads at this time.

On January 23, 2017, the Auburn Hills City Council adopted Resolution No. 2 to declare tentative necessity and tentative intent to proceed with a proposed Special Assessment District (SAD) No. 5 regarding the repair of and improvements to North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive. As a result of adopting the resolution, a Public Hearing was set for Monday, February 13, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing statements and objections to the proposed SAD No. 5 North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive road improvement project. A written notice was sent to the benefitting property owners to inform them of the public hearing. The notice included the day, time and place of the public hearing, an executed copy of the approved Resolution No. 2, and the City Manager’s recommendation to proceed with the SAD for road improvements. The City Manager’s recommendation is on file with the City Clerk, as well as the project plan, cost estimate for construction, and intent to establish a SAD. These items were made available to the public for review prior to the Public Hearing. The notice to property owners (provided in the packet) indicated the requirement to appear in person before the City Council (or by letter received by the City Clerk prior to the February 13, 2017 Public Hearing) to state for the record their protest to the SAD assignment. Property owners were informed that protest of the SAD must be stated for the record to allow an opportunity to appear before the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) to appeal the SAD. Provided in the packet is a cover letter accompanied by Resolution No. 3 prepared by City Attorney, Derk Beckerleg. The resolution declares necessity and to proceed with the North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive road improvements according to the plans and specifications prepared by OHM Advisors. The cost estimate for the project is $3,407,000, of which a 50% portion will be defrayed by special assessments upon specially benefited properties identified in the SAD. The City’s estimated share in the cost will be $1,703,500 and the remaining balance will be divided equally among the benefitting properties (list provided) and estimated at $106,468.75 each. Adoption of the resolution will cause the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll that will be filed with the City Clerk. The City Manager will obtain firm bids from companies who are interested in performing the road work. These items will accompany Resolution No. 4 and will be provided for City Council action at a subsequent meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Resolution No. 3 is the 3rd of 5 that requires City Council approval to satisfy the SAD proceedings prescribed by City Ordinance. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the resolution provided regarding the proposed SAD No. 5 for road improvements to North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive. MOTION

Move to approve Resolution No. 3, a Resolution Declaring Necessity and to proceed with Project and Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project by Special Assessments upon Specially Benefited Properties for the proposed Special Assessment District No. 5 regarding the repair of and improvements to North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive.

I CONCUR:



RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSITY AND TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT AND TODEFRAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

UPON SPECIALLY BENEFITED PROPERTIES (RESOLUTION NO. 3)

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County,Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, at7:00 p.m. on the 13th day of February 2017, the following resolution was offered by Councilperson____________ and supported by Councilperson ____________:

WHEREAS, the City has considered construction of the proposed improvement describedbelow (the Project) and has further requested the establishment of a special assessment district tofinance and defray a portion of the costs of the project; and

WHEREAS, the proposed improvement (the Project) is the repair of and improvements toNorth Atlantic Boulevard and certain portions of Continental Drive; and

WHEREAS, the Project is designed and intended to specially benefit the properties identifiedin the special assessment district (the District) attached to this Resolution; and

WHEREAS, after an initial consideration, the City Council on January 23, 2017, adopted itsResolution No. 2 declaring its tentative intent to proceed with the Project and with the establishment ofthe District; and

WHEREAS, plans for the Project, and an estimate of the costs of the project in the amount of$3,407,000, of which amount it is estimated that approximately $1,703,500 will be defrayed by specialassessments against the properties in the special assessment district, have been prepared and notice ofpublic hearing has been duly given, according to law, to the owners of property in the District toinform them of their opportunity to present comments and objections to the Project and to the District;and

WHEREAS, the hearing was duly conducted and held on February 13, 2017, consistent withthe notice, following which the City Council determined to proceed with the project and theestablishment of the district.


1. The City Council determines that the Project is necessary.

2. The City shall proceed with the Project.

3. The plans and specifications prepared for the Project and the cost estimate for theProject in the amount of $3,407,000 presented at the hearing are approved.

4. The District shall consist of the properties identified in the special assessment districtattached to this Resolution and against which 50% of the cost of the project shall be assessed.

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5. The District shall be designated and known as the North Atlantic Boulevard/ContinentalDrive Road Improvement Special Assessment District, Special Assessment District No. 5.

6. The duration of the District’s existence shall be ten (10) years, and unless paid in cashearlier with respect to a particular property, the special assessment shall be paid in ten (10) annualinstallments at the rate of five percent (5%) interest to be charged on said installments, with the date ofthe first assessment installment to be determined and set forth in the City Council’s Resolutionconfirming the special assessment roll.

7. The City Assessor shall prepare a special assessment roll that includes all lots andparcels of land within the District with the names of the respective record owners of each property, ifknown, and shall also include the total amount to be assessed against each property. The amount to beassessed against each property shall be based upon the proportionate amount of special benefit to bereceived by each property from the Project. The amount spread in each case shall be based upon thedetailed estimate of costs as approved by the City Council.

8. When the Assessor completes the assessment roll, the Assessor shall file it with the CityClerk for presentation to the City Council, along with the Assessor’s certification that the roll has beenprepared by the Assessor pursuant to the February 13, 2017, Resolution of the City Council and that inmaking the assessments contained in the assessment roll, the Assessor has, as near as may be,according to the Assessor’s best judgment, conformed in all respects with the directions contained inthe February 13, 2017, Resolution of the City Council and the Auburn Hills City Charter and theprovisions of Chapter 58 of the Auburn Hills City Code.

9. The City Manager is directed to obtain firm bids from companies and/or other entitieswho are interested in performing the work necessary to complete the project.

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COUNTY OF OAKLAND )

I, TERRI KOWAL, the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Auburn Hills,Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of aResolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Auburn Hills City Council held on the 13th day ofFebruary, 2017, the original of which is on file in my office.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this _____ day of_________________, 2017.

________________________________TERRI KOWALCity Clerk

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January 30, 2017

VIA EMAIL

Ronald J. Melchert, DirectorAuburn Hills Department of Public Works1500 Brown RoadAuburn Hills, MI 48326

Re: Resolution No. 3 for the North Atlantic Boulevard/ContinentalDrive Road Improvement SAD, SAD No. 5Our File No. 3177 HN5

Dear Ron:

Enclosed please find a proposed Resolution Declaring Necessity and toProceed With Project and to Defray a Portion of the Costs of the Project bySpecial Assessments Upon Specially Benefitted Properties (Resolution No. 3)with respect to the proposed Special Assessment District for the roadimprovements to North Atlantic Boulevard and portions of Continental Drive. Alist of the properties to be included in the Special Assessment District should beattached to the Resolution, which list should be provided by OHM.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could make the necessaryarrangements to place the proposed Resolution on the City Council’s agenda to beconsidered during the public hearing at its meeting of February 13, 2017.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and courtesy.

Very truly yours,

Derk W. Beckerleg

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DWB

January 30, 2017

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX N. Atlantic Blvd Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Re: Special Assessment District Assignment - Parcel ID 14-XXXXXXXXX Dear Mr./Ms. XXXXX, On January 23, 2017, the Auburn Hills City Council approved Resolution No. 2, declaring tentative

necessity and tentative intent to proceed with the proposed Special Assessment District (SAD) No. 5

regarding the repair of and improvements to North Atlantic Boulevard and Continental Drive. A Public

Hearing has been set on February 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in City Hall at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn

Hills, MI 48326, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections to the proposed SAD road

improvement project.

If you choose to appeal the SAD, your appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner and/or party in interest or their agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest. It is acceptable to file your appearance or protest by letter provided that said letter is received by the City Clerk prior to and/or at the February 13, 2017 public hearing. A copy of Resolution No. 2, certified by the City Clerk, is enclosed for your review and file. Also, on file in the City Clerk’s office, is the report, plan, and estimate with the City Manager’s recommendation, and is available for public examination. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Ronald J. Melchert Director of Public Works

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North Atlantic/Continental - Pavement Removal and Replacement

Client: Auburn Hills

JN: 0120-16-0300 1827 N Squirrel Road

Date Updated: 01/17/2017 Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Item No. Description Units Quantity Unit Price Total

1 Mobilization, Max. $110,000 LS 1 $110,000.00 110,000.00$

2 Audio Video Route Survey LS 1 $3,500.00 3,500.00$

3 Traffic Control LS 1 $20,000.00 20,000.00$

4 Soil Erosion Control LS 1 $4,000.00 4,000.00$

5 Sidewalk Remove Syd 23 $6.00 138.00$

6 Driveway, Rem, Modified Syd 5,500 $10.00 55,000.00$

7 Pavt, Rem, Modified Syd 24,000 $8.00 192,000.00$

8 Roadway Grading, Modified Sta 60 $3,000.00 180,000.00$

9 _Subgrade Undercutting, 21AA Cyd 2,500 $30.00 75,000.00$

10 _Subgrade Undercutting, Heavy Cyd 1,500 $39.00 58,500.00$

11 Maintenance Gravel, LM Ton 500 $25.00 12,500.00$

12 Aggregate Base, 8 inch (Road) Syd 25,440 $9.00 228,960.00$

13 Aggregate Base, 8 inch (Driveway) Syd 5,720 $9.00 51,480.00$

14 Reset Frame & Cover Ea 12 $750.00 9,000.00$

15 Replace Fram & Cover Ea 7 $1,200.00 8,400.00$

16 Structure Reconstruct Vft 60 $300.00 18,000.00$

17 Point Structure Ea 7 $150.00 1,050.00$

18 Underdrain, Subgrade, 6 inch Ft 11,000 $8.00 88,000.00$

19 Curb and Gutter, Conc, Det F4 Ft 10,200 $17.00 173,400.00$

20 Driveway Opening, Conc Det M Ft 2,600 $20.00 52,000.00$

21 Sidewalk Ramp, Conc, 6" Sft 200 $8.00 1,600.00$

22 Detectable Warning Surface Ft 20 $40.00 800.00$

23 HMA, Base Course, 4" Syd 21,500 $14.50 311,750.00$

24 HMA, Leveling Course, 3" Syd 21,500 $12.75 274,125.00$

25 HMA, Wearing Course, 2" Syd 21,500 $8.25 177,375.00$

26 HMA, Pathway, 3" Syd 500 $21.00 10,500.00$

27 Driveway, Nonreinf Conc, 9 inch Syd 5,500 $48.50 266,750.00$

28 Pavt Mrkg, 4" Yellow Ft 12,000 $0.50 6,000.00$

29 Pavt Mrkg, 18" Stop Bar Ft 60 $12.00 720.00$

30 Resoration, Seeding Syd 7,600 $5.00 38,000.00$

Total 2,428,548$

Contingency (15%) 364,282$

ESTIMATE OF CONSTRUCTION COST2,793,000$

Geotechnical/Testing Services (Estimated) 67,000$

Design Services (Estimated) 213,000$

CE/CA Services (Estimated) 319,000$

SAD Administration (Estimated) 15,000$

TOTAL ESTIMATE OF COST 3,407,000$

CITY CONTRIBUTION 1,703,500$

SAD SHARE 1,703,500$

Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost

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From: Thomas A. Tanghe, City Manager; Donald K. Grice, Assistant City Manager


Subject: Motion to Accept the First Reading of Ordinances 17-888 and 17-889 Granting City Council the Right to Permit the Sale and Use of Alcohol at Certain City Sanctioned Events on City Properties.


The succeeding ordinance amendments were drafted following a City Council workshop held on December 12, 2016, where we discussed the potential of allowing the use of alcohol at certain city sanctioned events. A driving factor for the proposed change is based on consistent feedback from guests at community events along with comments provided by residents in our 2016 Citizen Survey. Residents and event attendees have requested that city officials consider adding activities that would be more attractive to a wider age group of citizens. It has been suggested that the vast majority of our events focus on the very young or the older residents of our community, without much consideration for those in between. Some of the comments provided advised that we add events for “grown-ups,” including allowing for the consumption of alcohol. Considering this information, city staff assembled a committee to evaluate all of the possible effects of this change. The consensus of the group was that if controlled and administered properly, the introduction of alcohol at a select number of city events could attract a demographic of our community that is currently underrepresented at our activities. The following proposed ordinance changes are based on the recommendations of that committee, along with additional input from City Council. Summary of Proposed Amendments

1. Auburn Hills City Council may issue a permit to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages during approved city sanctioned events in city parks and city facilities.

2. Auburn Hills City Council may issue a permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages during approved city sanctioned events in city parks and city facilities.


Staff supports the proposed changes to the existing ordinances.

MOTION #1

Move to accept the First Reading of Ordinance 17-888 to Amend Chapter 50, Parks and Recreation of the Auburn Hills City Code and Set for Public Hearing and Second Reading/Adoption at the Meeting of February 27, 2017.

MOTION #2

Move to accept the First Reading of Ordinance 17-889 to Amend Chapter 10, Amusements and Entertainments of the Auburn Hills City Code and Set for Public Hearing and Second Reading/Adoption at the Meeting of February 27, 2017.

I CONCUR:


Chapter 50 ‐ PARKS AND RECREATION

FOOTNOTE(S):

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Cross reference— Administration, ch. 2; alcoholic liquors, ch. 6; animals, ch. 14; environment, ch. 34; offenses and miscellaneous provisions, ch. 46; vegetation, ch. 78.

State Law reference— Authority to operate recreation areas and playgrounds, MCL 123.51 et seq., MSA 5.2421 et seq.

Sec. 50‐1. ‐ Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Dusk means the darker stage of sunset.

(Ord. No. 353, § 1, 4-1-85)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 50‐2. ‐ Penalty for violation.

Any person violating any of the provisions of section 50-3 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 and costs of prosecution, by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and costs and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.

(Ord. No. 353, § 4, 4-1-85)

Sec. 50‐3. ‐ Regulations governing city parks and city recreational grounds.

(a) All city parks and the recreational grounds of the city civic center shall be open daily year round to the public from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or dusk, whichever is later. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than city employees on authorized city business, to be present in a city park or the recreational grounds of the city civic center at any time other than that set forth in this subsection, unless the person is participating in part of and/or viewing a city-sponsored activity and/or function or the person and/or organization that the person is a member of has been granted permission by the city manager and/or his designee to be present in a city park or the recreational grounds of the city civic center at a specific time other than that set forth in this subsection.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person at any time to possess, consume, sell, distribute or transport any alcoholic beverages of any kind in or upon the city parks or the recreational grounds of the city civic center.

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, it shall be unlawful for any person at any time to possess, consume, sell, distribute or transport any alcoholic beverages of any kind in or upon the city parks, city facilities or the recreational grounds of the city civic center. The consumption and/or sale of alcoholic beverages in city parks, city facilities and/or the recreational grounds of the city civic center may be permitted by the Auburn Hills City Council subject to the following conditions: (1) The Auburn Hills City Council may, in its sole discretion, issue a permit to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages during approved events sanctioned by the city and/or its authorized instrumentalities. If the Auburn Hills City Council issues such a permit, individuals of legal drinking age may bring beer and/or wine to approved city and/or its authorized instrumentalities’ sanctioned events in city parks, city

facilities and/or the recreational grounds of the city civic center and only personal/individual sized coolers are allowed and no glass containers shall be permitted (in or out?) (2) The Auburn Hills City Council may, in its sole discretion, issue a permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages during approved city and/ or its authorized instrumentalities’ sanctioned events in city parks, city facilities and/or the recreational grounds of the civic center, by a City approved, licensed, bonded and insured third party vendor or concessionaire. (3) The consumption of alcoholic beverages as permitted in this subsection shall only be allowed in designated areas approved by the Auburn Hills City Council.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to vandalize, burn, deface, or destroy in any fashion any city property located in any city park and the recreational grounds of the city civic center, including, but not limited to, property such as picnic tables, barbecues, fencing and gates, signs, grass, trees and shrubs.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or bring onto any city park and the recreational grounds of the city civic center, except on designated roads and parking areas, any motorized vehicles, including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, and all terrain vehicles of any type.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any type of hunting or trapping on any city park and the recreational grounds of the city civic center.

(f) Except as authorized by law, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess any weapon in any city park or the recreational grounds of the city civic center, including, but not limited to, weapons such as firearms, BB guns, pellet guns, slingshots and bows and arrows.

(g) It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct any roadway, lane or sidewalk in any city park or the recreational grounds of the city civic center.

(h) It shall be unlawful for any persons to congregate in any of the parking areas in any city park or the recreational grounds of the city civic center.

(i) It shall be unlawful for any person to bring onto any city park and the recreational grounds of the city civic center any animals other than dogs on a leash.

(Ord. No. 353, § 2, 4-1-85; Ord. No. 533, § 2, 1-25-93)

Sec. 50‐4. ‐ Use of city parks and city recreational grounds conditioned upon compliance with rules and

regulations.

The use by any person of any city park and the recreational grounds of the city civic center, and the facilities located thereon, including, but not limited to, baseball diamonds, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, hiking and physical fitness trails and wildlife observation decks, is conditioned upon compliance with the regulations set forth in section 50-3, and upon any regulations or requirements established by the department of public works for the city. In addition to any penalties that may be provided for by this chapter, or any other ordinance or law, any person not in compliance with any such regulation or requirement, upon being so advised by any police officer of the city, or any duly authorized representative of the department of public works or the recreation department of the city, shall promptly depart from the city park or recreational grounds of the city civic center.

(Ord. No. 353, § 3, 4-1-85)

Sec. 50‐5. ‐ Regulations governing cabin rental and camping at E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center.

(a) Applicability. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall specifically govern and be applicable to cabin rental and camping at the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center located at 3799 Bald Mountain Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan; however, those city park rules and regulations, as set forth in this chapter, which are not in conflict with anything contained herein, shall also apply to and be enforced by the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center.

(b) Location of campground. Camping shall only be permitted in the established campground as designated on the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center map and only after the required fee has

been paid by those persons proposing to camp. Camping shall be prohibited in any other area of the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center.

(c) Purpose of campground and cabins. The campground and cabins at the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center have been established for the pleasure and experience of recreational camping. The campground and cabins shall not be a place for permanent or semipermanent residence or the location for the operation of business. The E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center is a place of environmental awareness, and parties utilizing the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center shall not remove anything from the grounds, and shall leave the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center in the same condition as when they arrived.

(d) Adoption of rules and regulations. The city council shall, by resolution, establish and promulgate specific rules and regulations governing and controlling the use of cabin rental and camping at the E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center, including the lodge. The city council may, from time to time and as needed, amend the rules and regulations by resolution.

(Ord. No. 583, § 1, 11-14-95)

Sec. 10‐30. ‐ Spectators entering with alcoholic beverage.

Except as otherwise permitted in Section 50-3, it shall be unlawful for any person who is entering a theater, athletic grounds used for an athletic game, stadium, arena, or place of public entertainment or amusement to be a spectator to carry into or transport into such premises any alcoholic beverages.

(Ord. No. 443, § 5, 8-1-88)

Cross reference— Alcoholic liquors, ch. 6.

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Avondale saves $1.8 million for community through refunding bonds

By Natalie Broda, [email protected], @NatalieBroda on Twitter

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The Avondale School District announced this week the sale of its 2017 refunding bonds, to the total of $15.8 million.

The bond sale will reduce the district’s interest expense over $1.7 million for taxpayers, lowering debt payments for the next 12 years, according to a release.

The bonds are being issued to refund a portion of the district’s outstanding 2007 refunding bonds and to pay the cost of issuing the bonds.

“The refunding reflects our focus on fiscal responsibility,” Superintendent Dr. James Schwarz said in a release.

“Our community has consistently invested in their schools by approving bond issues and this refunding validates we are being accountable to our taxpayers by carefully managing our resources.”

The lower interest rates will generate savings to taxpayers, said Frank Lams, assistant superintendent for financial services.

“With the expert assistance of Jesse Nelson of H.J. Umbaugh & Associates and solid legal advice provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, we were able to complete this refinancing to not only save the Avondale community nearly $1.8 million dollars in future interest costs, but also position our future debt service requirements to allow for needed new financing to enhance district instructional programs and facility needs,” Lams said in a release.

The district’s 2017 refunding bonds were sold at a true interest rate of 3.15 percent with final maturity taking place in 2029, or an approximately 12 year repayment term.

URL: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20170201/avondale-saves-18-million-for-community-through-refunding-bonds

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Black History Month events abound in Oakland County

By Anne Runkle, The Oakland Press

Friday, January 27, 2017

February is Black History Month. It honors the contributions of African-Americans to U.S. history. The celebration originally began in 1926 as a week created by noted historian, scholar, educator and publisher Carter Woodson. In 1976, the entire month was dedicated to black history to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

A list of Oakland County events:

AUBURN HILLS

Oakland University has organized a number of events.

• A screening of the film, “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,” which celebrates her life as a writer,activist and storyteller, noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2 in Room 242, Kresge Library.

• Taste of Africa, featuring African and African-American cuisine, African drumming, spirituals andmore, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 3, banquet rooms of the Oakland Center, free and open to the public.

• A presentation by John Hardy, an activist during the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s,who will discuss the transformation in housing, education, transportation and more as a result of the movement, noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Gold Room, Oakland Center.

• The OU Gender & Sexuality Center will host a discussion about Bayard Rustin, one of MartinLuther King’s closest advisers, the architect of the march on Washington, and an openly gay man. The event will include a screening of “Brother Outsider,” a film about Rustin’s life, noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7, Gold Room, Oakland Center, and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Fireside Lounge, Oakland Center.

• Black Lives Matter panel discussion, featuring BLM activists from Lansing, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 8,Lake Michigan Room, Oakland Center.

• OU Book Club will host a book drive for children’s books; donations will be give to PEACEAcademy in Pontiac. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 15 at 105 North Foundation Hall or

Oakland Center near Dean of Students Office.

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Committee selects 14 road improvement projects to receive federal aid in 2020

By Mark Cavitt, [email protected],, @MarkCavitt on Twitter

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

The Oakland County Federal Aid Committee has selected the 14 road improvement projects that will receive federal aid in 2020.

The committee received federal aid requests for 54 projects in mid-January from communities all over the county.

Projects selected (in descending order of points received)

• 9 Mile Road, Inkster Road to Beech Road, Southfield

• Civic Center Drive, Northwestern Highway to Lahser Road, Southfield

• Crooks Road, 13 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road, Royal Oak

• Auburn Road, Opdyke Road to Churchill Road, Auburn Hills

• University Drive, MLK Jr. Boulevard to Pontiac east city limits, Pontiac

• 13 Mile Road, Evergreen Road to Southfield Road, Southfield

• North Main Street, 11 Mile Road to Gardenia Avenue, Royal Oak

• South Boulevard, Woodward Avenue to MLK Jr. Boulevard, Pontiac

• Squirrel Road, South Boulevard to Primary Street, Auburn Hills

• Stephenson Highway northbound, 12 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road, Madison Heights

• 9 Mile Road, Farmington Hills city limits to Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills

• Stephenson Highway southbound, Girard Road to 14 Mile Road, Madison Heights

• Franklin Road, Northwestern Highway to Southfield north city limits, Southfield

• Pontiac Trail, Green Lake Road to Arrowhead Road (total reconstruction), West Bloomfield Township

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In 2020, $16.4 million in federal road funding will be coming to Oakland County. Nearly $72 million worth of projects were submitted to the aid committee for consideration.

RELATED: Committee to select county road projects that will receive $16.4 million in federal aid

Each project submitted was graded on a points system by a technical review committee based on safety considerations, traffic volumes, traffic operations, cost and other factors.

Balancing act

Projects submitted were put into one of two categories including 3R, resurfacing, and 4R, total reconstruction.

Oakland County Federal Aid Committee Chairman David Evancoe said it’s a tough balancing act choosing between resurfacing and reconstruction projects.

“This is because the 4R projects are ones that are in most need for repair now but they are expensive because they involved total reconstruction,” said Evancoe. “The 3R projects are not as in bad condition so they can be simply resurfaced. You can do a lot more 3R projects but you still have that list of immediate needs on the 4R side.”

Federal road monies are allocated three years prior to the projects beginning.

Before the projects were selected, two different motions had to be formally approved in order to select the projects.

One motion was for reconstruction projects while the second motion was for resurfacing projects.

Following motion approval, one reconstruction project was selected to receive funding while 13 resurfacing projects were picked.

The 14 projects selected, including the $2.5 million in federal funds allocated each year for pave gravel and urban to rural transfer projects, totaled $16,548,731 in federal dollars.

For each project selected, the federal funds cover 80 percent of the project while the other 20 percent has to be covered by the local municipality requesting the aid.

RELATED: Cost of each project, federal and local share

Federal gas tax

“Funding comes essentially from the federal gas tax,” said Evancoe. “The federal government has an 18.4 cent per gallon gas tax and that is what funds the federal highway program. Oakland County usually receives around $16 million per year in federal road funds.”

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Detroit high school students receive leadership lesson at Baker College

Thursday, February 2, 2017

About 100 students from Detroit’s Mumford High School visited Baker College in Auburn Hills this week for a lesson in literacy, personal goals and professional skills needed for the workplace.

The Jan. 31 event was presented by Beyond Basics, a nonprofit organization serving students in metropolitan Detroit public schools by providing reading tutoring, literacy enrichment, and community partnership programs for students in preschool through 12th grade.

Speakers included:

• Henry Ford III, marketing manager for Ford Performance, Ford Motor Co.

• Jack Aronson, founder of Garden Fresh Gourmet and Clean Planet Foods

• Cleamon Moorer Jr., dean of the College of Business, Baker College.

The students also had the opportunity to complete applications for Baker College and tour the campus.

— Anne Runkle, The Oakland Press

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Free mental health screening kiosk unveiled at OU

The screening kiosk will be open to the public

By Natalie Broda, [email protected],, @NatalieBroda on Twitter

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Michigan’s first Screening for Mental Health Inc. MindKare Kiosk was installed at the Kresge Library of Oakland University the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 18 and the free mental health service will be open to students and the public 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Easterseals Michigan, a social services organization focusing on individuals with disabilities and special needs as well as several other types of mental health programs, received a $27,000 grant award from the Flinn Foundation to install the kiosk in Michigan. Brent Wirth, CEO of

Easterseals Michigan, said Oakland University was chosen for the program because of the partnership which already exists between the two entities, with Easterseals hiring Oakland University interns and partnering with the medical school.

• The kiosk utilizes an interactive touch screen display.

• The screening is anonymous.

• The results are to be used for educational purposes and not to diagnose.

• Resources such as counseling centers will be recommended through the kiosk.

The kiosk offers assessments of six mental health issues:

• Generalized anxiety

• Depression

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Bipolar disorder

• Eating disorders

• Substance abuse disorders

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The screening takes about two minutes. Neelam Mehta, 24 and a second year student in the clinical mental health counseling program at Oakland University, said she believes it will be a wonderful tool for the campus and community, especially when it comes to suicide assessment.

“It’s something we deal with and at the end of some assessments they kind of end up revealing that they’re having suicidal thoughts. I think it’s good to have this out in the open in the library, you’d be surprised how many students are seeking mental health care,” Mehta said.

According to a spring 2016 survey of 95,761 students across the nation by the American College Health Association, about 17 percent of college students were diagnosed or treated for anxiety in the past year, while about 13.9 percent were diagnosed or treated with depression.

The Kresge Library is located at 100 Library Drive at Oakland University in Rochester.

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Grant money approved for businesses in Auburn Hills, Troy

By Andrea Peck, [email protected] ,, @AndreaPeck24 on Twitter


More than 300 jobs will be created thanks to grant money awarded to two businesses with locations in Auburn Hills and Troy.

State Sen. Jim Marleau announced Tuesday that $1.25 million in grant money from the Michigan Strategic Fund has been awarded to Valeo North America, Inc., and ABB, Inc.

“This is great news for the cities of Auburn Hills and Troy as well as the surrounding communities,” said Marleau, R-Lake Orion. “These companies’ investments are the engine that drives continued job growth.”

Valeo North America plans to construct a low-speed test track and supporting building in Auburn Hills, 4100 N. Atlantic Blvd., as well as make updates at its Troy location at 150 Stephenson Highway.

The company, which creates products and systems that contribute to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, received a $1 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant for the project.

It is expected to create 290 jobs.

ABB, Inc., an automation technologies company, was awarded a $250,000 grant through the Michigan Business Development Program and plans to invest in new equipment and expand robotic production at its Auburn Hills facility, 1250 Brown Road.

The plan would create 40 jobs.

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Gym to hold charity workouts for young boy with cancer


Wednesday, February 1, 2017

A fundraiser will be held this weekend at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills to benefit a four-year-old Rochester Hills boy battling stage four, high risk neuroblastoma.

The boy, Stephen, whose last name was not released, was diagnosed last fall after admittance to Children’s Hospital in Detroit. His aunt, Kate Hohauser Levey of Oak Park, started a GoFundMe page to help cover medical costs and lost wages as the family attempts to spend as much time with their son as possible.

Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that starts in very early forms of nerve cells found in an embryo or fetus, according to the American Cancer Society.

Patrons can take part in two charity workouts at the gym:

• Adult Only Workout at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.

• Family Workout at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.

• The cost is $15 per individual or $40 per family.

“Stephen faces years of chemotherapy, stem cell, radiation, and immunotherapy,” Levey said on the GoFundMe page statement. “His mom, Mariana, has not left his side. His dad, Jon (my brother), makes trips to get food and toys and to spend time with their sweet six-year-old daughter.”

Ben Boudro, owner of the gym, said he had heard about Stephen prior to deciding to host the event, but after seeing a photo of him and learning about his recent surgeries, he decided to get involved.

“I have a year-and-a-half-old myself and when I saw a picture of that boy it brought tears to my eyes instantly and I knew it was our duty to help this family out,” Boudro said.

Xceleration Fitness is located at 3951 Joslyn Road in Auburn Hills.

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New logo design for Auburn Hills


Monday, January 30, 2017

Auburn Hills has designed a new logo for the city with plans to begin rolling out the new signage in the coming months.

The Auburn Hills City Council decided to analyze the old logo, which featured a multi-colored silo behind the name of the city, in 2015. Working with Jessica Smith, in-house graphic designer for the city, the group spent about 10 months designing the logo.

It features the letters “A” and “H” connected by a red line, or, as Stephanie Carroll, manager of business development and community relations calls it, an “auburn bridge.” The design is a nod to the new bridge located in Auburn Hills over I-75.

• The old logo was in use since 2008.

• The city is still deciding how best to memorialize the old logo, such as not removing all the old signage completely.

• The new logo will also save money for the city when it comes to printing tee-shirts, bags, anything else the logo might be on.

• The old logo needed a five-color bleed, with blues and yellows and browns, while the new logo is only two colors.

“When it comes to rolling out the logo we want to make sure we stay within our budget, so we’re not going to be running around and tearing out signs and replacing them. It has to be a very thoughtful process. We’ll probably start by replacing the welcome signs,” Carroll said.

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Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas to debut champagne, share memories at game in final season

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas to debut champagne, share memories at game in final season

Monday, February 6, 2017

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas will participate in a special halftime ceremony, Wednesday Feb. 8 when the team hosts Los Angeles Lakers as part of ‘Best of Seven’ Series, commemorating the team’s final season at the The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Thomas, an NBA All-Star and chairman and CEO of ISIAH International LLC, will share his favorite Palace memories and showcase Isiah Imports’ new product, Cheurlin Thomas Champagne. The first 10,000 fans will be awarded an Isiah Thomas mini jersey, in commemoration of the final season.

“We’re delighted to welcome Isiah back to The Palace and to offer Cheurlin Thomas Champagne at the arena through the rest of the season,” Palace Sports & Entertainment Vice Chairman Arn Tellem said in a news release. “Many of his most memorable achievements as a Piston came to pass on the Palace floor and we look forward to reliving them with our fans.”

The Cheurlin Thomas Champagne collection includes four champagnes. The Cheurlin label includes Brut Spéciale and Rosé de Saignée. The Cheurlin Thomas Black label collection includes Célébrité (Blanc de Blanc) and Le Champion (Blanc de Noir). Thomas unveiled his champagnes at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last summer.

Cheurlin Thomas Champagne can be enjoyed at arena locations throughout the remainder of the season.

For more information on Cheurlin Thomas Champagne, visit www.cheurlin.com.

— Kathy Blake, The Oakland Press

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SEA LIFE Michigan welcomes rescued sea turtle

By Andrea Peck, [email protected] ,, @AndreaPeck24 on Twitter

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Carr the sea turtle’s journey to the SEA LIFE Michigan aquarium has not been easy.

He was injured in a boat collision off the coast of Florida in 2013 and had to go extensive rehabilitation at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton.

Once he was well enough to travel, he made the trip to Michigan accompanied by a team of rehab experts from SEA LIFE Michigan and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

And on Tuesday, he was welcomed into the aquarium’s ocean tank, his new permanent home.

PHOTO GALLERY: Carr the sea turtle at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

Aquarium curator Kelli Cadenas explained that Carr is considered non-releasable because of his injuries sustained in the crash.

“He has a fractured shell and a spinal fracture,” she said. Carr also has persistent flotation issues and gets help staying submerged by two weights on the back of his shell.

Cadenas said Carr will join Benson, another rescued sea turtle who came to the aquarium in 2015.

While Benson only weighs 28 pounds, Carr weighs 85 pounds.

Sea turtles are considered an endangered species, and face natural threats from predators as well as human threats like commercial fishing, pollution, beach erosion and illegal hunting.

Aquarium educationalist Ben Dans explained the two turtles are expected to get along just fine while living in the same tank.

“Typically sea turtles are very solitary animals,” he said. “There won’t be any issues. Benson just has to get used to him being around.”

Cadenas hopes the turtles will enable visitors to learn more about protection and conservation efforts of endangered animals worldwide.

“The aquarium is big into conservation,” she said. “We hope to use Carr as an ambassador. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about sea turtles.”

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SEA LIFE Michigan is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited aquarium, located in the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets mall. General admission tickets cost $23.50 at the door for adults and $18.50 for children. Complete ticket information is available online.

For those looking to visit the aquarium, more information is available at https://www2.visitsealife.com/michigan or by calling 866-622-0605.

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What the Oakland University physical therapy study means for Auburn Hills seniors

By Natalie Broda, [email protected], @NatalieBroda on Twitter


Oakland University has received a $23,300 health innovation grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a study on the effects of preventative, home-based physical therapy.

Oakland University was the only university of 33 Michigan-based organizations and institutions to receive the grant, which is being matched by administration at Oakland with an in-kind donation of $10,418.

“One of the requirements of a state of Michigan Health Innovation Grant is that you have a project that could be

expanded to include the rest of the state down the road,” Dr. Sara Arena, an assistant professor of physical therapy at Oakland University said. “As part of getting this grant, we had to include in our application how it could be expanded, so that would be our ultimate goal.”

Currently, the group is working with the department of Senior Services for the City of Auburn Hills to determine candidates for the study and to develop a program to optimize the physical health and fitness of senior citizens in the community.

The funding will allow the group to increase its participant count from 10 to 30 seniors living in Auburn Hills, who must be 65 years or older and must not have had any serious recent medical history or recently been to a physical therapist.

Those referred by the department of Senior Services will receive six free physical therapy visits in their home and will be given an evaluation and an individualized health and exercise program.

For more details on how to get involved with the program, contact Karen Adcock, director of Senior Services for the City of Auburn Hills, at 248-370-9353.

URL: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20170207/what-the-oakland-university-physical-therapy-study-means-for-auburn-hills-seniors


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