Finance Committee Meeting 9-2-26

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met on September 2, 2026, to discuss several budget and procurement-related matters. Key procurement discussions included updates on the Pontiac parking deck project financing, with clarification on funding sources and drawdowns from construction loans. The committee reviewed and approved amendments to the fiscal year 2027-2029 budget, including human resources-related amendments such as funding for a crisis response unit for the full fiscal year 2027. They also approved a revised professional services report detailing contract statuses, including expiration and extension dates, to improve transparency on ongoing contracts. Additionally, the committee authorized public notice for a budget hearing scheduled for September 17, 2026, and postponed final budget approval to a future meeting to allow further review. Other procurement-related items included approval of a grant amendment reducing funding for a Medicaid lead hazard control program and the creation of a new full-time environmental health and water safety administrator position to address workplace environmental concerns. Salary increases for non-represented employees were approved, along with classification changes for fiscal year 2027. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding legal matters and authorization for corporation counsel to proceed as directed.