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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 S. Main St., 9th Floor

Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 586.469.5125 ~ Fax: 586.469.5993 www.macombBOC.com

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014

FINAL AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Adoption of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes dated 7-21, 8-11, 9-8 and 10-6-14 (previously distributed) 5. Public Participation (five minutes maximum per speaker, or longer at the discretion of the Chairperson related only to issues contained on the agenda) 6. Interviews of Candidates for Boards & Commissions Appointments: Board Appointment a) Community Mental Health (7 applications were mailed) (page 1) Executive Appointment b) Great Lakes Water Authority (1 application was mailed) (page 35) 7. Legislative Update/Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (page 47) (attached) 8. Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. Agreement/County Executive (page 52) (attached) 9. Correspondence from Public Works Commissioner Re: Great Lakes Water (attached) Authority (informational purposes only) (page 61)

MACOMB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David J. Flynn – Board Chair Kathy Tocco – Vice Chair Mike Boyle – Sergeant-At-Arms District 4 District 11 District 10

Toni Moceri – District 1 Marvin Sauger – District 2 Veronica Klinefelt – District 3 Robert Mijac - District 5 James Carabelli – District 6

Don Brown – District 7 Kathy Vosburg – District 8 Fred Miller – District 9 Bob Smith – District 12 Joe Sabatini – District 13

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE FINAL AGENDA NOVEMBER 10, 2014 PAGE 2 10. Adopt Proclamation Commending Center Line Reserve Police Unit Captain (attached) Gary Watts – 34 Years of Service (offered by Sauger) (page 62) 11. Corporation Counsel Monthly Report (page 63) (attached) 12. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation 13. New Business 14. Public Participation (five minutes maximum per speaker or longer at the discretion of the Chairperson) 15. Adjournment MEMBERS: Tocco-Chair, Flynn-Vice-Chair, Boyle, Brown, Carabelli, Klinefelt, Mijac, Miller, Moceri, Sabatini,

Sauger, Smith and Vosburg.

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel

David Flynn, Board Chair

Pamela J. Lavers, Assistant County Executiveff-

October 17, 2014

Agenda Item - OCE, Great Lakes Water Authority Appointment

Mark F. Deldin Deputy County Executive

This memorandum serves as notice of the Executive's appointment of Brian Baker to the Great Lakes Water Authority as presented to you for Board confirmation. Attached you will find Brian's resume, water and sewer oversight experience and our press release.

Thank you for your attention to this item and please feel free to contact the executive office if you have any questions or concerns regarding the above.

PJL/smf

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RESOLUTION

Resolution to:

Concur the recommendation of the County Executive and approve the appointment of Brian Baker to the Great Lakes Water Authority.

Additional Background Information (If Needed):

Committee Meeting Date

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SUMMARY

BRIAN S. BAKER 52865 Deerwood Dr. Macomb, MI 48042

(586) 446-2302 (w) (586) 453-8430 (c) [email protected]

Dedicated finance professional with progressive responsibility at fourth largest city in Michigan. Recognized for analytical skills to solve operational problems and proven experience in performance based budgeting and financial administration.

EDUCATION Master of Business Administration - Finance, 1992

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Political Science, 1985 with High Distinction University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

EXPERIENCE Finance & Budget Director, City of Sterling Heights, MI 2001 -present 11 Chief Financial Officer responsible for all financial operations and 32 Finance &

Budget, Accounting, Assessing, Purchasing, and Treasury staff.

11 Oversees financial reporting and accounting, bond issuance and debt management, investments, capital and operating budget development, pension and property assessment administration, procurement, and risk management.

111 Prepares $156 million performance based budget and determines department budget allocations. Develops the Popular Annual Financial Report, Performance Dashboard/Citizen's Guide, Strategic Plan, and 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.

11 Forecasts City's financial condition, develops financial strategies, and evaluates financial trends and legislation affecting City's finances and operations. Serves as member of City's labor management team.

11 Responsible for all City financial presentations including comprehensive annual financial report, budget, and strategic planning presentations at City Council meetings, and to the public and labor groups. Serves as City's media contact for financial issues, and authors City magazine financial articles, press releases, video presentations and is featured speaker on City's cable channel.

• Secretary /Trustee of the $120 million General Employees Retirement System and member of the Investment Committee supervising $85 million in Public Act 20 and $70 million in Retiree Health Care Trust Fund investments.

Management & Budget Director, City of Sterling Heights, MI 1991 - 2001

• In addition to budget duties, directed Emergency Management, Facilities Maintenance, and Information Technology and managed the development and implementation of the City's 5 year Information Technology Plan.

Budget Analyst I & II, City of Sterling Heights, MI 1986 -1991

111 Developed budget, capital plans, and conducted cost/benefit studies and analysis.

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ACCOMPLISHlv:IENTS 11 CFO for the 41

h largest City in the State, serving on a management team that provides excellent services at a low tax rate, with a AA+ bond rating, unqualified financial audits and awarded winning performance based budgets.

11 Developed accurate long-term financial plans to improve City's bond ratings, fully fund OPEB, reduced City staffing by 30%, and achieved $33 million in annual savings and $13 million in new revenues. Led efforts to contract out services and institute service-sharing partnerships, designed strategies for successful 1.9 and 2.5 mill tax increases, and developed revised water rate structure.

11 Developed City's award winning performance benchmarking system and heads the City's participation in the ICMA's Center for Performance Measurements.

• Successfully reorganized Finance Department, reducing staff by 9 positions or 25%.

• Made investment decisions that placed the Retiree Health Care Trust Fund as the highest ranked public fund in the country and the General Employees Retirement System as the 6th highest ranked public fund.

• Developed long-term financial, debt and capital improvement plans that have allowed City's debt to fall to 25 year lows and saved $1.2 million in debt refinancing.

• Key member of City's economic development team which established the Corridor Improvement Authority, Macomb/Oakland University Business Incubator, Automotive Task Force that helped save the Chrysler Assembly Plant, and developed new tax abatement guidelines. Served on the State Tax Commission's Work Group that negotiated new automotive personal property tax tables.

• Earned GFOA's Distinguished Budget Award for 26 years and one of only two cities in the county to earn the "Outstanding" designation in all budget categories. Awarded Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 25 years and the Popular Annual Financial Report for 11 years.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS " Budget Reviewer, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

.. Michigan Government Finance Officers Association (MGFOA) serving on Legislative, Technology, Revenue Sharing, Fiscal Distress, and Mentor Committees

• MGFOA Presenter: Performance Measurements, Capital Budgeting & Debt Management, Financial Forecasting and Property Tax Crisis

.. Member, State Treasurer's Local Government Finance Task Force & SEMCOG Revenue Task Force

• Speaker, SEMCOG/DWSD Water Rate Setting Methodology

" Lecturer, Public Safety Institute, Macomb Community College

• Certification, Three Year Executive Leadership Program, Institute for Public Administration, Central Michigan University

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Brian S. Baker - Finance & Budget Director, City of Sterling Heights

Water & Sewer Oversight Experience

• Responsible for creating, forecasting, and monitoring the City's water & sewer budget, working with both DWSD and the Macomb County Public Works office.

• Established and modernized the City's water & sewer rate structure to include tiered rates, a summer discount, and a fixed component resulting in the City having one of the lowest water & sewer rates of any DWSD community.

• Presently serving on the Veolia & DWSD Peer Review Oversight Project.

• Designed and implemented the City's performance based budget which relies on performance measurements, benchmark comparisons and dashboards to ensure high performance success.

• Responsible for preparing the City's 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• In charge of the City's borrowing and debt management program and in all communications with bond rating agencies.

• Secretary and Trustee of the City's pension and retiree medical boards overseeing investments exceeding $200 million.

• Assists the City in labor negotiations with 12 separate bargaining units.

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One South Main 81

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Mount Clemens, Ml 48043 Phone: (586} 469-7001 Fax: (586} 469-7257 www.macombgov.org

For Immediate Release

News Office of Macomb County Executive

Mark A. Hackel

Media Contact: John Cwikla (586) 463-3523 Date: October 16, 2014

Macomb County Executive appoints Brian Baker to Great Lakes Water Authority

Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel is confirming his appointment for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) as Brian Baker, finance and budget director for Sterling Heights. Since 1991, Brian has been directing the city budget and since 2001, additionally directing the city's financing and debt management. He was quickly identified from the local government leaders in Macomb County as their choice for representation on the new authority.

"Brian was a clear leader and insightful tactician from the onset of working with our locals on the new Great Lakes Water Authority," said County Executive Hackel.

The GL WA board will consist of two members from Detroit, one appointee each from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, plus one appointee from the governor's office.

Brian has been serving on the Detroit Water and Sewer (DWSD) Oversight project. Further, he has modernized Sterling Heights own water and sewer rate structure resulting in the lowest rates of any DWSD community. Of patticular interest, is his success at implementing a perfonnance-based budget, labor negotiating experience, management ofthe city's pension board and extensive experience with the bond rating agencies.

"Making sure our locals are represented by their choice is my top priority," said County Executive Hackel.

The County Executive office will now be submitting Brian to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for confirmation.

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For media inquiries only, please contact John Cwikla at {586} 463-3523

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Governmental Consultant Services, Inc.

120 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933

Phone: 517-484-6216

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Office of Macomb County Executive

FROM: Kirk Profit, Gary E. Owen and Barb Farrah

DATE: November 10th, 2014

RE: State Government Update

Legislative Session Schedule – The 97th Michigan Legislature returned following the November 4th election for one day on Thursday, November 6th for regular session and voting for leadership races. The legislature will return for the week of November 10th and then recess until the first week of December. There are twelve session days scheduled between now and the end of the year, as the “Lame-Duck Session” of the 2013-2014 legislative session is officially underway.

Transportation Infrastructure Funding

In early May, the House passed a package of bills that would yield around $500 million dollars annually to be spent on transportation infrastructure. The bills include several pieces including the repeal of both the 19 cents per gallon on unleaded gas and 15 cents per gallon on diesel gas and replacing both with a 6 cents per gallon wholesale tax. Furthermore, there would be a dedication of 1% of the 6% use tax to roads moving forward, an increase in fees on overweight trucks, and applying sales tax collected on gas to roads.

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The House passed House Bills 5492 and 5459 the week of May 6th. HB 5492 earmarks 1 percent of the use tax for the State Trunkline Fund, dollars that have traditionally went into the General Fund. The bill redirects $239.2 million in the 2014-15 fiscal year. These funds would need to be appropriated annually. HB 5459 redirects sales tax revenue from the sales tax on fuel purchases not currently earmarked for schools or local government going to the State Trunkline Fund. The bill would redirect about $130 million in fiscal year 2014-15.

The Speaker has made clear on a number of occasions that this $500 million package was only the first step towards the goal of around $1.5 billion in annual road funding.

During the final weeks before summer recess the Senate debated and considered these bills. In addition, the Senate considered the inclusion of a phased-in increase to the 6% wholesale tax proposed by the House by 1.5% each year for 5 years, eventually yielding over $1.5 billion in annual revenue. Despite the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and Governor Snyder, the bill failed in several attempts at passage by narrow margins. The House package of bills, and any revenue enhancement that the Senate hoped to achieve will now be under consideration on Thursday, November 13th.

The Governor’s office is working closely with Senate Leadership to achieve the three votes that they fell short before the summer recess.

SB 922 (Sen. Brandenburg) – It is now Public Act 297 of 2014

• The bill was introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg with the intent to extend for one year the Dec. 31, 2014 sunset on a law that passed in 2012 amending the Revised Municipal Finance Act, which allowed local governments to borrow money to cover unfunded employee pension liabilities, which is allowed if the local has closed its traditional “defined benefit” pension system to new employees. This includes Macomb County. GCSI worked closely with the bill sponsor to ensure its passage. It is now Public Act 297 of 2014.

HB 5457 (Rep. Lane) - Now Public Act 309 of 2014

An Analysis Provided by The Michigan House Fiscal Agency:

• In 2009, the voters in Macomb County (population 833,493) adopted a county charter which serves as a "constitution" to describe the form and functions of their county government. Only two of Michigan's 83 counties—Macomb and Wayne—have elected to adopt county charters, although any county could do so. When a county's leaders decide to develop a charter, they follow the guidelines in a state statute known as the Michigan

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Charter Counties Act. First, a broadly representative group of charter commissioners must be elected to constitute a volunteer charter commission whose members disband when the voters approve or reject the commission's proposed charter. State statute sets the size of the charter commission, and that size varies depending upon the population in a county. In Michigan's most populous counties having more than 600,000 people—Kent, Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb—a charter commission must have between 25 and 35 charter commissioners. For example, Macomb county voters elected 26 charter commissioners on November 4, 2008; the commissioners met regularly for about six months to research and write the county charter, advised by expert legal drafters. The voters adopted their proposed charter on November 3, 2009, (after the governor signed off on a draft in July 2009). The 26 temporary, volunteer Macomb County charter commissioners were elected from the same 26 geographic districts as the County's 26 longer-term county commissioners. In 2009, among the changes Macomb voters adopted in their new county charter was a reduction in the size of the Macomb county commission from 26 to 13 commissioners.

2014 General Elections

Republicans were dominant in Tuesday’s election expanding their majority in the House and Senate and retaining control of the Governor’s office, Attorney General, and Secretary of State. Governor Rick Snyder, Attorney General Bill Schuette and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson were all reelected to office for another four-year term. Republicans maintained their 5-2 majority on the Michigan Supreme Court as incumbents Brian Zahra and David Viviano won as did newcomer Democrat Richard Bernstein. However, Democratic Congressman Gary Peters was elected to the U.S. Senate in a decisive win over former Secretary of State, Terri Lynn Land. In the state House and Senate, Republicans achieved even more impressive results. For the first time since 1954, the Republicans will have 27 of the 38 Senate seats, expanding on their supermajority of 26 last term. The 27th seat will belong to Rep. Margaret Obrien who beat her colleague Rep. Sean McCann in the greater Kalamazoo area by only 60 votes. A recount of these votes is expected, as over 80,000 votes were cast in this election. In the House, Republicans picked up a total of four seats, increasing their majority from 59 seats to 63. They successfully warded off challenges to incumbents and defeated two sitting members of the House (Theresa Abed in the 71st and Collene Lamonte in the 91st). Winning candidates in these seats were Tom Barrett in the 71st and former Rep. Holly Hughes in the 91st. It should be noted that the Hughes’ winning margin over Lamonte currently stands at 58 votes and there will likely be a recount. In addition they flipped two Democrat seats (Segal in the 62nd and Terry Brown in the 84th). Winning candidates were John Bizon in the 62nd and Edward Canfield in the 84th.

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Full results of the contested races as well as results for all House and Senate races can be found by visiting our website atwww.gcsionline.com .

Leadership ‐ 98th Michigan Legislature

With term limits effecting several key members of the House and Senate Leadership teams, both Chambers held leadership election on Thursday, November 6th. The results of those elections are below.

Senate Leadership

• Senate Majority Leader – Arlan Meekhof

• Senate Majority Floor Leader – Mike Kowall

• President Pro Tempore – Tonya Schuitmaker

• Senate Majority Whip – Jack Brandenburg

• Majority Caucus Chair – Dave Robertson

• Chair, Senate Appropriations – Dave Hildenbrand

• Senate Minority Leader—Jim Ananich • Senate Minority Floor Leader—

Morris Hood

House Leadership

• Speaker of the House – Kevin Cotter • House Majority Floor Leader – Aric

Nesbitt • Speaker Pro Tempore – Tom Leonard • Majority Caucus Whip – Rob

VerHeulen • Chair, House Appropriations – Al

Pscholka

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http://www.gcsionline.com/

• House Minority Leader – Tim Greimel • House Minority Floor Leader – Sam

Singh

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To:

From:

David Flynn, Board Chair


Pamela J. Lavers, Assistant County Executivefl--

Date: October 23, 2014


RE: Agenda Item- County Executive, Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. Agreement

Attached you will find documentation and a resolution from Assistant County Executive, Melissa Roy, to approve the two year agreement between the Macomb County Executive Office and Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) for January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016 in the amount of $4,500 per month.

The purpose of this agreement is for representation of County interests in state government.

The Executive Office respectfully submits this agenda item for the Commission's consideration and recommends approval of the GCSI agreement as stated above.

PJL/smf

cc: Mark Deldin Melissa Roy

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MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN

RESOLUTION Resolution to:

Approve the two year agreement between the Macomb County Executive Office and Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. for January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016 in the amount of $4,500 per month.

Additional Background Information (If Needed):

GCSI tailors and integrates legislative, political and grassroots strategies to keep us current on developments in areas of interest. They also analyze bills and resolutions introduced in the legislature and apprise County officials of potential impact.

Committee Meeting Date

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Office of County Executive

County of Macomb

One South Main, gth Floor

Mount Clemens, Ml 48043

SUBJECT:

GCSI Lobbyist Agreement


Office of the County Executive

REQUEST APPROVAL/ ADOPTION OF

Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI)

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE SUBMIT TO THE BOARD:

The attached GCSI agreement for approval.

PURPOSE I JUSTIFICATION:


The purpose of this agreement is for representation of County interests in state government.

FISCAL IMPACT I FINANCING: ~ -· --·-- ·--· -

Two year agreement at $4,500 per month (January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016).

One South Main * 8'h Floor ,., Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043 ~' Phone (586) 469-7001 1' Fax (586) 469-7257

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FACTS AND PROVISION/ LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

CONTRACTING PROCESS:

Bid in 2011

IMPACT ON CURRENT SERVICES (PROJECTS):

N/A

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Roy, Assistant County Executive Office of the County Executive

Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI)

Office of the County Executive

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES, INC. AND THE OFFICE OF THE MACOMB COUNTY EXECUTIVE MARK HACKEL

THIS AGREEMENT has been made and entered into this first day of January

2015 by and between Governmental Consultant Services Inc., a Michigan Corporation

with its principal office located at 120 North Washington Square, Ste. 110, Lansing,

Michigan 48933, hereinafter referred to as GCSI and the Office of the Macomb County

Executive Mark Hackel, located at 1 South Main, 81h Floor, Mt. Clemens, Michigan

48043, hereinafter referred to as OCE.

GCSI'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

1.1 GCSI has been duly organized and validly exists in good standing under

the laws of the State of Michigan. GCSI has Corporate Power to enter into and carry

out this Agreement.

1.2 This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by its appropriate

Corporate Officers and is duly authorized by its Board of Directors.

CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS

2.1 The "OCE" is the Office of the County Executive. The Home Rule Charter

of Macomb County sets forth the powers and duties of the Executive and his staff,

which constitutes the "OCE". Mark Hackel is the duly elected Executive of the County.

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SERVICES

3.1 The OCE does hereby retain GCSI and GCSI does hereby agree to

provide professional lobbying services for the purposes of aiding the OCE and the

County Executive in accomplishing their objectives.

3.2 GCSI recognizes that pursuant to Macomb County's Home Rule Charter,

that the OCE is responsible for intergovernmental relations, administration, economic

development and management of County finances.

3.2 In order to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, GCSI will:

(a) assign a principal to manage the lobbying activities.

(b) provide weekly updates to Assistant County Executive Melissa Roy

and/or such other person or persons as may be designated by the Executive to receive

such weekly updates on its activities as well as those of the state legislature, state

agencies and the Governor's office that may affect the County.

(c) provide quarterly written reports to the OCE on its activities as well

as those of the state legislature, state agencies and the Governor's office that may

affect the County.

(d) Assist the OCE in positioning, provide advice and lobbying efforts

on behalf of Macomb County for economic development, business retention and

business attraction programs in the County by influencing state policy and

appropriations.

(e) provide information on real or potential challenges to County

finances, administration or its functions.

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(f) maintain good standing as a registered lobbyist and that it will

comply with all laws, regulations and reporting required of lobbyists.

(g) monitor and report to the OCE any legislation that is proposed that

would impact county governments and/or the duties, responsibilities and authorities of

countyelected officials.

3.4 GCSI will provide quarterly written reports to the Board of Commissioners,

and appear before the Government Operations Committee, or a committee of the

whole, quarterly- to provide a report with: updates on its activities as well as those of

the state legislature, state agencies and the Governor's office that may affect the

county, and also including trends related to state policy regarding funding and

appropriations, pending legislation, as well as information on emerging issues of interest

to commissioners.

3.5 It is understood and agreed that GCSI's operations hereunder are those of

an independent contractor, and that GCSI has the authority to control and direct the

performance of the details of the services to be rendered and performed. It is further

agreed that GCSI's officers and employees are not employees of the OCE, the

Executive or the County of Macomb and that GCSI is not, except as herein provided,

subject to control by the OCE or the County Executive.

COUNTY POLICIES

4.1 GCSI agrees to abide by all the County policies which GCSI has received

and which were contained in the Request for Proposals which include:

(a) E-Verify Program

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COMPENSATION

5.1 For and in consideration for such services, the OCE agrees to pay GCSI

and GCSI agrees to accept during the term of this Agreement, the sum of $4,500 per

month. Payment for such services shall be made on the first day of each month after

said services are rendered.

COSTS AND EXPENSES

6.1 It is understood and agreed that the compensation recited in Paragraph

5.1 includes usual and ordinary costs and expenses. If it develops that GCSI shall be

exposed to extraordinary costs and expenses, then in that event, the OCE shall assume

and pay those costs providing the nature and circumstances thereof are disclosed to

and approved by the OCE prior to the time the same are incurred.

TERM

7.1 The term of this Agreement shall be for 24 months. This Agreement may

be renewed after each 24 month period provided that 45 days prior to the end of the 24

month term of the Agreement both parties agree to an extension under the same terms

and conditions as existed in the then current Agreement. Either party may terminate

this Agreement with 30 days written notice to the other regardless of any other

provisions contained herein.

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NON-ASSIGNABILITY

8.1 This Agreement shall be personal to the parties hereof and shall not be

transferable or assignable by operation of law or otherwise.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have duly executed this Agreement

as of the date first written above.

GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES, INC.

Kirk A Profit Director

MACOMB COUNTY OFFICE OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE

MARK HACKEL, County Executive

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Proclamation Number Twenty-five

Official Proclamation of the Board of Commissioners Macomb County, Michigan

A Proclamation Commending Center Line Reserve Police Unit Captain Gary Watts

For 34 Years of Service

Commissioner Marvin Sauger, On Behalf of the Board of Commissioners,

Offers the Following Proclamation:

Whereas, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners would like to commend Center Line Reserve Police Captain Gary Watts on 34 years of volunteer service with his local police department; and

Whereas, Captain Gary Watts first joined the Center Line Police Reserve Unit on September 3, 1981, where he served as an officer for 12 years, until being promoted to Reserve Squad Leader in 1993. Gary Watts continued to rise through the ranks in the reserve unit; he was promoted to Reserve Sergeant on August 22, 1996, Reserve Lieutenant on May 30, 2000, and Reserve Captain on May 1, 2006; and

Whereas, at least one Sunday a month for the past 34 years, Captain Gary Watts was

dedicated to the residents of Center Line, showing his true commitment to the city and public safety.

Whereas, Captain Gary Watts has been commended for his service as member of the Center Line Police Reserve Unit because of his dedication to public safety through the American Red Cross; and

Whereas, volunteer efforts for Captain Gary Watts have extended beyond just the Center Line community. He has been involved in numerous special details, including assisting the Detroit Police Department the North American International Auto Show and the Major League Baseball All Star Game. Captain Gary Watts all participated in the 10 year 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Comerica Park; and

Whereas, on January 17, 2015 Captain Gary Watts will retire from the Center Line Police

Reserve Unit, but his commitment to the mission of public safety will surely not retire with him; and

Now Therefore, Be It Proclaimed By The Board Of Commissioners, Speaking For And On Behalf Of All County Residents As Follows:

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That By These Presents, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners hereby publicly commends, acknowledges and expresses congratulations to Captain Gary Watts on serving the Center Line Police Reserve Unit for 34 years.

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Be It Further Proclaimed that a suitable copy of this Proclamation be presented to Captain Gary Watts in testimony of the high esteem in which it is held by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

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2/26/2014 11:36:13

County v Hydroster,1/7/14, Frank Krycia,TreasurerDepartment County v JEAAutomotive GroupLLC, 1/29/14, FrankKrycia, TreasurerDepartment County v ApolloColor Coating LLC,2/18/14, FrankKrycia, TreasurerDepartment N/A

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Smith, ClareBrandon v GunBoard, 6/20/14, F.Krycia, Clerk Fitzgerald, Francis vDept of Roads,6/23/14, J. Schapka,Roads Berkwitz, MichaelPatrick v Gun Board,6/30/14, F. Krycia,Clerk Bullis, Jimmie &Judith v AnimalShelter, 7/3/14, J.Smith, Animal Shel N/A

Wuolukka, Jamesv County, 6/16/14,$30,000, MartinBacon & Martin,$64,303.54 Health v Bellagio,6/24/14, J. Smith Bishoff v LeDuc,7/10/14, J.Schapka VFW Post 1794 vRandazzo,7/10/14, F. Krycia

Grabow(Prochnow) vCounty, Casedismissed ondefense motion;Plaintiff appealedto 6th Circuit;Arguments June25 - awaiting 6thCircuit opnion.

Hagerman, Ryan -In-Custody Death Stojcevski, David -In-Custody Death Stojcevski,Vladimir -Traumatic in-custody injury


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Sharrow,Samantha,7/22/14, $90,000-Case Evaluation N/A


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Wilson, Tanishka vRomanowski, et al,6/6/14, J. Schapka,Sheriff/Pros Foster, Gail vCounty, et al,7/17/14, J. Schapka,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Lynn Huffmaster &Confer InvestmentProperties, 8/5/14, F.Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Katherine E. Miller &Meram BrosProperties, 8/5/14, F.Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Timothy & MichelleTabaczynski &Albion Group &Albion Group,8/5/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Marcia Suminski &5611 Hartlein Group,8/5/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Bernard Seiber &AmericanConstructionEnterprises, 8/5/14,F. Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:John & CarolConnelly & AlbionGroup, 8/5/14, F.Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Alan Corbishdale &Albion Group,8/5/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Thomas Bann &Potestivo & Assoc,8/13/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Dorothy Muczynski &TrademarkProperties, 8/13/14,F. Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:M&M Property &TrademarkProperties, 8/13/14,F. Krycia, Sheriff

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Wilson, Tanishka vRomanowski,8/25/14,Dismissed, J.Schapka Kourlos, Christos vCounty, 8/25/14,Dismissed, J.Schapka Surplus Proceedsre: LynnHuffmaster &Confer InvestmentProperties,8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia Surplus Proceedsre: Katherine E.Miller & MeramBros Properties,8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia Surplus Proceedsre: John & CarolConnelly & AlbionGroup, 8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia Surplus Proceedsre: AlanCorbishdale &Albion Group,8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia

Grabow(Prochnow) vCounty, 6th Circuitappeal wasdecided in theCounty's favor on8/28/14

Monika Andary.9/3/14

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Wilson, Tanishka vRomanowski, et al,6/6/14, J. Schapka,Sheriff/Pros Foster, Gail vCounty, et al,7/17/14, J. Schapka,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Lynn Huffmaster &Confer InvestmentProperties, 8/5/14, F.Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Katherine E. Miller &Meram BrosProperties, 8/5/14, F.Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Timothy & MichelleTabaczynski &Albion Group &Albion Group,8/5/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Marcia Suminski &5611 Hartlein Group,8/5/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Bernard Seiber &AmericanConstructionEnterprises, 8/5/14,F. Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:John & CarolConnelly & AlbionGroup, 8/5/14, F.Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Alan Corbishdale &Albion Group,8/5/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Thomas Bann &Potestivo & Assoc,8/13/14, F. Krycia,Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:Dorothy Muczynski &TrademarkProperties, 8/13/14,F. Krycia, Sheriff Surplus Proceeds re:M&M Property &TrademarkProperties, 8/13/14,F. Krycia, Sheriff N/A

Wilson, Tanishka vRomanowski,8/25/14,Dismissed, J.Schapka Kourlos, Christos vCounty, 8/25/14,Dismissed, J.Schapka Surplus Proceedsre: LynnHuffmaster &Confer InvestmentProperties,8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia Surplus Proceedsre: Katherine E.Miller & MeramBros Properties,8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia Surplus Proceedsre: John & CarolConnelly & AlbionGroup, 8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia Surplus Proceedsre: AlanCorbishdale &Albion Group,8/22/14,Dismissed, F.Krycia

Grabow(Prochnow) vCounty, 6th Circuitappeal wasdecided in theCounty's favor on8/28/14

Monika Andary.9/3/14

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Micielli, Jamie vSheriff, 8/15/14, B.Gazall, SheriffDepartment Andris, Theodore vTreasurer, 9/22/14,F. Krycia, Treasurer N/A

Boekema, Robertv Sheriff, 9/25/14,$24,000, MartinBacon & Martin,$22,355.93 Wise, Zita vCounty, 12/18/13,Dismissed,McConaghy,$3,575

Foster, Gail vSheriff - County'sMotion to Dismisswas argued andtaken underadvisement,Sheriff Deputy wasserved and joined.


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Kulpa, Maria, PR ofEsate of BronislawKulpa v County, et al, .9/29/14, assigned10/27/14, CummingsMcClorey, Sheriff

Provenzino, Jamesv Roads, 10/7/14,Dismissed,Schapka Branch, Jean vRoads, 10/8/14,Dismissed,Schapka Surplus ProceedsRe: ThomasBann, 9/8/14,Dismissed, Krycia City of NewBaltimore v Ciske,8/6/14, Dismissed,Krycia N/A N/A


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