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TRIENNIAL BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS ACT
AS ADOPTED & AMENDED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Table of Contents

Welcome
Program Budgets Cont.
County Executive Welcome….……………………………… 3
Budget at a Glance - Law Enforcement……….………. 126
Mission Statement……………………………………………….. 4
Prosecuting Attorney………………………………………… 128
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award…………… 5
Sheriff……………………………………………………………….. 144
County Executive Administration…………………………. 6
Budget at a Glance - General Government………….. 157
Board of Commissioners……………………….……………… 7
Clerk / Register of Deeds…………………………………… 159

Treasurer…………………………………………………………… 166
Introduction………….………………………………. 9
Board of Commissioners……………………….…………… 175
Oakland County History……………………………………….. 10
Library Board…………………………………………………….. 179
Organization Chart………………………………………………. 11
Parks and Recreation…………………………………………. 182
Financial Organizational Chart………………………....... 12
Water Resources Commissioner……………………….. 186
Budget Document Guide……………………………………… 13
Budget at a Glance - County Executive……………….. 193
Board of Commissioners Transmittal Letter……..…. 15
County Executive ………………………………………………. 197
County Executive Transmittal Letter…………….……… 23
Management and Budget…………………………………... 210

Central Services…………………………………………………. 226
Financial Overview………………………………. 45
Facilities Management………………………………………. 237
Form of Government………………………………………….. 46
Human Resources………………………………………………. 249
Organization and Financial Structure…………….……. 46
Health and Human Services……………………………….. 266
Basis of Accounting……………………………………….……. 47
Public Services…………………………………………………… 284

Fund Descriptions………………………………………………. 47
Information Technology…………………………………….. 310

Budget Policy and Procedures……………………..…….. 51
Economic Development and Community Affairs.. 319

Budget Process………………...…………………………….…. 51
Budget at a Glance - Non-Departmental………………. 337

Budget Calendar ………………………………………….……. 54
Non-Departmental……………………………………………… 339

Budget Amendment Process……………………….……… 56 Budget Summaries and Appropriation

Use of Fund Balances………………………………………….. 57 Descriptions…………………………………………………… 340

Debt Policy………………………………………………………..…. 58

Investment Policy……………..………………………………… 59 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)………. 345

Combined Financial Statements…………………………... 63 Capital Improvement Program..…………………………..… 346

Revenue Summary……………………………………………….. 68 2013 – 2022 Capital Improvement Program…………… 348

Budget Development - Revenues…………………………. 69 FY 2013 Maintenance Projects..…………………..………… 350
R evenue Descriptions - General Fund/General
Motor Pool Capital Budget Plan ……………………………. 351
P urpose Funds…………………………………………...……….. 70
Information Technology Capital Budget Plan………… 352
E xpenditure Summary…………………………………………. 79
Facilities Maintenance and Operations Fund
A ll Funds Summary : Capital Budget Plan…………………………………………. 354
FY 2013 Adopted Budget……………………………….…. 81 Drain Equipment Fund Capital Budget Plan………….. 355
FY 2014 Adopted Budget……………………………….…. 85 Parks and Recreation Commission
FY 2015 Adopted Budget……………………………….…. 89 FY 2013 Capital Improvement Plan Summary… 356
G eneral Fund / General Purpose Revenue and
E xpenditure Trends……………………………………..…….… 93 Appendix………………………………………………… 357
P ersonnel Summary…………………………………………..… 99 Community Profile…………………………………………………. 358
Position History…………………………………………………... 100
Principal Tax Payers - Unaudited………………………….... 367

County Share of Indebtedness……………………………….. 368
Department Program Budgets…………….. 103
Bond and Interest Redemption Funds……………………. 369
Budget at a Glance - Administration of Justice……. 104 FY 2013 Position Listing……………………….……….……… 378
Circuit Court……………………………………………………... 106
Position Requests and Action Taken………………………. 402
District Court……………………………………………….……. 116 General Appropriations Act……………………………………. 415
Probate Court…………………………………………………… 121
Glossary…………………………………………………………………. 427
WELCOME TO OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN

A WORLD CLASS COMMUNITY

Oakland County’s reputation as a world-class community extends beyond its preeminence in
business technology. Over 1,450 beautiful lakes, 89,000 acres of scenic parkland, miles of
undeveloped open space, first-rate-educational institutions, internationally renowned entertainment
venues and top-of-the-line medical facilities add a quality of life that enhances Oakland County’s
status as one of America’s premier locations in which to live, work, recreate and raise a family.

“When you look up the word “excellence” in the

dictionary … there’s a picture of Oakland

County. Well, ok, there should be. My

administration strives to put forth programs and

initiatives that support my claim that Oakland

County leads the State of Michigan in economic

development, technology, fiscal management,

and quality of life. My team and I have worked

hard over the years to make you proud.”

L. Brooks Patterson,
Oakland County Executive
State of the County Address
February 8, 2012

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Mission Statement

Organizational Mission:

Oakland County, Michigan is
committed to serving its communities
through empowered and progressive

leadership that is entrusted to

embrace innovation in every aspect of

government service.

Guiding Principles

Committed to advanced financial planning, engaging in deficit avoidance and overall fiscal responsibility
Building a strong leadership team to enable organizational cohesiveness
Serving as an economic role model through decisive and innovative leadership
Engaging community involvement through consensus decision making

Vision

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all our citizens by preserving and promoting health, safety and
exceptional services;
Promote and ensure economic stability to maintain the County’s quality of life;
Operating as an efficient government, conscious of long-term interests while meeting current community needs.

Oakland County is firmly committed to:

Providing our citizens with responsible government characterized by integrity and accountability
Openness and Transparent Government
Our employees are a valuable resource to be treated with equality, fairness and justice
Acting with accountability and responsibility in handling of the public’s property and money is essential
Respect for diversity
Creativity, teamwork and continuous improvement

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The Governmental Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a 
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Oakland County, Michigan for its triennial budget for the 
triennium beginning October 1, 2009. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish 
a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a 
financial plan, and as a communications device. 

This award is valid for a period of three years. We believe our current budget continues to conform to 
program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. 

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COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ADMINISTRATION
L. Brooks Patterson geraLd Poisson PhiL BertoLini roBert daddow
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE CIO / DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ken rogers Matthew giBB Laurie Van PeLt nancy scarLet
DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET DEPT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT
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Oakland County Board of Commissioners

District 1: Beth Nuccio District 14: William Dwyer
District 2: Robert Hoffman District 15: Jim Nash
District 3: Michael J. Gingell, Chair District 16: Shelley G. Taub
District 4: Thomas Middleton District 17: Marcia Gershenson
District 5: John A. Scott District 18: Dave Woodward
District 6: Jim Runestad District 19: Mike Bosnic
District 7: Christine Long District 20: David W. Potts
District 8: Philip J. Weipert District 21: Janet Jackson
District 9: Kathy Crawford District 22: Helaine Zack
District 10: Mattie M. Hatchett District 23: Nancy L. Quarles
District 11: Angela N. River District 24: Gary R. McGillivray
District 12: Jeff Matis, Vice-Chair District 25: Craig Covey
District 13: Robert Gosselin

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
MichaeL gingeLL Jeff Matis toM MiddLeton christine Long
BOARD CHAIR BOARD VICE CHAIR FINANCE GENERAL GOVERNMENT
JiM runestad John scott daVid Potts
PUBLIC SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING & BUILDING
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INTRODUCTION
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Oakland County History

HISTORY

The United States acquired the area now known as Oakland County, from France in 1803, as part of an 800,000 square mile
agreement, and the area was given the name “Old Northwest”. The Territory of Michigan was formed by Congress on June 30,
1805, with statehood being granted on January 26, 1837. On November 5, 1818, the Pontiac Company was organized by a
group of Detroit and Macomb County individuals for the purpose of purchasing land and laying out a town. In the fall of that
same year, an exploring party of prominent professionals and businessmen from Detroit came up the Saginaw Trail (now
Woodward Avenue) on horseback. They camped the first night in what is now Royal Oak. They continued north and decided to
build their town on the banks of the Clinton River, naming the town, Pontiac. Oakland County was officially organized on
January 12, 1819. Governor Lewis Cass issued a proclamation that laid out the boundaries of the county. The Pontiac Company
offered to contribute both property and money if the county seat was established in Pontiac. The county was divided into two
townships on June 28, 1820. The northern section was proclaimed Oakland Township; the southern section was named
Bloomfield Township. Subsequently, on April 27, 1827, the legislative council for the Territory of Michigan divided Oakland
County into five townships: Farmington, Bloomfield, Troy, Oakland, and Pontiac. In 1820, Governor Lewis Cass set the county
seat in Pontiac, a central location no more than a day’s journey from any point in the county. The official census of the county
was taken in 1820, and the final count was 330 persons. Within ten years the population grew to 4,911. By 1840 it was 23,646,
and by 1870 it had reached 40,867. The 2010 U.S. Census reports 1,202,362 persons living in Oakland County, which puts the
county second in the state. Projections put our population in the year 2040 at 1,246,863.

OAKLAND COUNTY GOVERNMENT

In August of 1974, Oakland’s citizens voted to create the first unified form of government in the State of Michigan. Less than 60
such governments exist across the nation. The government is headed by an elected County Executive, whose responsibilities
are similar to those of a governor or the mayor of a large city. The Oakland County Executive represents the interest of more
than one million residents. It is the duty of the County Executive to administer the government on a day to day basis, to
propose new programs and revamp existing ones. Under this structure, the Board of Commissioners performs a role similar to a
state legislature or city council. Each elected Commissioner serves 57,000 constituents of their respective districts.
Commissioners set government policy and act on their own proposals, and those by the County Executive and elected officials.
These policies are then implemented by the County Executive and elected officials. The County Executive has the authority to
veto acts of the Board, but the veto can be overridden by two-thirds vote of the Board.

The third branch of government, the Judiciary, was not changed by the implementation of the executive form of government.
Similarly, the remaining five offices headed by countywide elected officials remained unchanged. These are the Prosecutor,
Sheriff, Clerk-Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and the Water Resources Commissioner.

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