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Darcel Brown, chief assistant to the deputy county executive, said Burton would assist county and probate‑court efforts and “continue the growth of the county jail's mental health initiative.” Sue Homolick, deputy corporation counsel, described Burton as “an expert in addressing mental illness in the justice system” and noted the contract period runs through Sept. 30, 2027. Homolick referred commissioners to the contract appendix for the hourly compensation schedule and said the total figure covers roughly two and a half years rather than a single year.

Burton introduced himself as “retired, recently retired probate judge.” He told commissioners he created the Wayne County probate court’s behavioral health unit and detailed past program partnerships, including work with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network and the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice at Wayne State University. Burton said the work will focus on expanding coordination among hospitals, police, courts and families to avoid repetitive hospitalizations and improve continuity of care.

Commissioners asked who Burton will work with; Burton said he will consult with county agencies, hospitals and community partners to expand services beyond the court’s prior work. Commissioner Killeen and others praised Burton’s experience while noting questions about contract value; Commissioner Kneeszek and others said the compensation was reasonable given Burton’s background.

Commissioner Clark Coleman moved approval; the motion was seconded and recorded as carried.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Meeting Government Operations 3/12/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Wayne County Commission approved a personal‑services consulting contract with retired Judge Freddie Burton to aid county behavioral‑health initiatives, jail mental‑health programming and juvenile justice through Sept. 30, 2027.","taxTitle","Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",2829,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127819,"Commission renews employee-assistance services amendment, approves EEOC training agreement",0,389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f&start=389&end=389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f/thumbnail_389000.jpg","/articles/6127819/Wayne-County/Michigan/Commission-renews-employee-assistance-services-amendment-approves-EEOC-training-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127819-b0034bca91d19c89c2419f42ce6383d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139535&Signature=ZNMzsc1PzIuzBuF64wtfpZK7Zxn6xoq51ReKLmiMyHT~~gbnTrdcO~BfwqSkfvMos0I4BpEZfb1heL12-I~VTXmWSz-7qZq7iNGwtHoikCYpJEI71FrVQhE7C76PZ1qGSx5W06qWGmSZsxLgTksrP2~6vZ6zo6sBReZJDgtubsYiXcN8fgPIzm59DdW5WiyaCuzU5aYiT6AXH86Tf6w~yalRvUTJItfOmMR2WMTeRo~aiVauYv83frfRG5kGTxmkCD-IaoAH3NYlcAw4slxSa2a-obFQUMdavJnKD9GHorwgSC0h9kuNWnWRMq3Z511qj6NAe3tB7PubrHB5QasvTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wayne County Commission approved two personnel-related items presented together: Amendment 3 to a five‑year contract with Health Management Systems of America for employee-assistance program (EAP) services, and an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Training Institute to provide discrimination and harassment training to county supervisors and managers.

Donna Wilson, HR director, Kimberly Price, director of benefits, and Cody Bivens, EEO analyst, explained the EEOC training is a continuation of last year’s program. Bivens said the second round includes five dates: four in-person sessions to cover the Department of Public Services supervisors and managers and one virtual session for make-ups. He explained sign-up sheets and pre-registration will be used to track attendance.

Commissioner Clark Coleman questioned whether the training used federal funds. HR staff replied the training will be charged to the labor relations department budget and is county‑funded. Commissioners asked whether the EEOC agreement is a single payment or a continuing expense; staff said they will explore internal training options in the future.

On the EAP contract, HR staff said Amendment 3 extends the existing five‑year agreement while the county completes a broader RFP process for EAP and a fit-for-duty program for the sheriff. The staff said the second extension previously provided about six more months (to March 31, 2025) and this new amendment extends the timeline further to allow completion of the RFP. Commissioners asked whether future amendments were expected; staff said they did not intend a fourth amendment.

Commissioner Clark Coleman moved approval of both items; Commissioner Killeen seconded. The commission voted and the chair recorded, “Motion carried.”","The commission approved Amendment 3 to a five‑year employee-assistance contract extension with Health Management Systems of America and authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Training Institute for discrimination and harassment training for county supervisors and managers.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127820,"Wayne County approves $84,000 HAVA reimbursement agreement for election security purchases",90,58000,148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f&start=58&end=148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f/thumbnail_58000.jpg","/articles/6127820/Wayne-County/Michigan/Wayne-County-approves-84000-HAVA-reimbursement-agreement-for-election-security-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127820-aa50bd25f9ff29c8d06d98aa55e2bf8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139535&Signature=iXv5zoUdy2S6RgnZWYWPdRl0uhpjD36HH1AaL1hJylJ-9D-pGzKV~YbZ8WFuw2yJX2jdj18hocadFzpRMWjBPbTl5fUybTyM0bCT69TyWEviM0zsYCaZI-ks3IsPGYDJxmQMgd5k~QH5c2q93wBOMVGMVbOTlnHhJi-EjyLwuX0PYXJfShhW4V9tS7yriYMqGf6Sw7UyHB5PHitDpjWmVcwxxUpibNdvZImObXjo95dNbL38a78RwF64iXZz1WYN6tPFv5xGgAhd5Ht8CSNeKj20qqaqTSnYQ7cO0Cz372HE-azGyRg7xuISljOeW7sdUTvV4lwACpcV0~bE1qD5nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wayne County Commission on March 5 approved a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of State under the Help America Vote Act to reimburse the clerk’s office for election-security purchases.

Duane, chief deputy clerk, told commissioners, “We received this $84,000 grant. It's a reimbursement.” He said the grant requires purchases to have been made before Feb. 28, 2025, and that the county would submit invoices to the state for reimbursement once purchases arrive.

Commissioner Killeen asked whether the county is submitting for reimbursement after the grant’s stated term, noting the agreement term runs from Oct. 1, 2024, to Feb. 28, 2025. Duane replied that the county had started the procurement and was “in the process” of receiving equipment and would submit invoices within the grant period. He and staff agreed to double-check a $2 discrepancy mentioned during the discussion.

Commissioner Clark Coleman made the motion to approve; Commissioner Killeen seconded. The commission voted and the motion carried.

The item was presented as a reimbursement agreement: the county must purchase equipment, document costs, and submit invoices under the HAVA grant rules to receive funds. The clerk's office indicated it was awaiting deliveries before filing for reimbursement.

No additional conditions or vote tallies were recorded in the public transcript beyond the recorded motion, second and the chair’s statement that the motion carried.","The Wayne County Commission approved a reimbursement grant agreement with the Michigan Department of State under the Help America Vote Act to reimburse up to $84,000 in election-security purchases; staff said purchases were placed before the grant deadline and reimbursement will follow submission of invoices.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127809,"Commission approves Oracle contract amendments to extend Connect 43 ERP/EPM go‑live to Oct. 1, 2025, and funds additional Oracle support",771,2393000,3164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f&start=2393&end=3164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f/thumbnail_2393000.jpg","/articles/6127809/Wayne-County/Michigan/Commission-approves-Oracle-contract-amendments-to-extend-Connect-43-ERPEPM-golive-to-Oct-1-2025-and-funds-additional-Oracle-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127809-ba62f9882f8d8193496499f1cc672013/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139535&Signature=ajsgoroBnzeMvxXT0kQcLdc34xsuNqbGuD5sYoPMg7kPI6nkIR0OP3Po6nvVZDShxkIQRjCRtNpI-piKGSM7~M5Vj~dqK-ZMR8FWrshz~knqee~tuAcZuW7xqcvZtRaiuIShjj~xj5Tkw0DTx5KHCQFSUXqyL7RmvW25jAJ2-uvZV5Kr3OF3TYHnSluToVSRbHCcIe5Pdyrp26uuu3h7iqORxErP0viwi-ttJ0mAM2my5X9H5xm3WRjHeiJqvkMHdq8S1UfuiL1A1DGlhE9Wy9obDiKyWzrf~WEf~zFZ9K5cNClvoVaV5RIdD9JBUbqC6Yu486TtRQFOOtk10Bb1zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wayne County commissioners approved three Connect 43 items: Amendment 4 to the Oracle contract to extend the ERP/EPM project timeline, a 12‑month cooperative agreement for advanced Oracle technical support (OCI/IAM) and a 12‑month cooperative agreement for Oracle functional experts to assume responsibilities from existing county subject‑matter experts (SMEs).

Mike Jamieson, Connect 43 project director, said the replan amendment shifts the target go‑live for ERP and EPM from April 1, 2025 to Oct. 1, 2025 to allow testing and validation of additional reports and integrations discovered during implementation. Jamieson said the change was driven by reports and integrations “above and beyond what had been scoped into the original contract” that the team deemed critical to validate before going live.

Jamieson and other project staff said HCM is already live (July 2024) and EPM is in a soft launch; roughly 30 modules are in scope across the program, with multiple HCM submodules already operational. When asked about cost and schedule, Jamieson said the program budget figure had increased from about $69 million to approximately $128 million since his start on the project; the ERP go‑live shifted roughly one year from Oct. 1, 2024 to Oct. 1, 2025.

Staff described the two Oracle cooperative agreements as support to reduce burden on Wayne County SMEs, provide OCI/IAM technical expertise and supply Oracle functional experts who can take on day‑to‑day responsibilities from county SMEs during the remainder of implementation. Project staff said the intent is to let county SMEs focus on higher‑value tasks while Oracle experts handle technical escalations, documentation, regression testing and other operational tasks.

Some commissioners expressed concern that replacing or supplanting county SMEs with vendor personnel could dilute frontline user input and that additional change requests and costs may follow. Project staff said the supplements are intended to be collaborative and to mitigate brain‑drain impacts; staff agreed to provide a list of Wayne County employees working on the project and tenure information to commissioners.

Commissioner Killeen moved approval; the motion was seconded and the chair recorded the motion carried.","The commission approved Amendment 4 to extend the Connect 43 enterprise resource planning (ERP) and enterprise performance management (EPM) go‑live to Oct. 1, 2025, and approved two 12‑month cooperative agreements with Oracle for advanced technical support and functional experts to supplement county subject‑matter experts during implementation.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127814,"Commission approves Splunk Cloud and BlueVoyant monitoring addenda after cybersecurity briefing",148,1829000,1977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f&start=1829&end=1977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2661603-f81d066e7b98a7761cc859e503174e5f/thumbnail_1829000.jpg","/articles/6127814/Wayne-County/Michigan/Commission-approves-Splunk-Cloud-and-BlueVoyant-monitoring-addenda-after-cybersecurity-briefing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127814-c8526a6af5ad6da907ecbf97c916c597/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139535&Signature=V2nVGTwP0CxI0FIKrDIzt2qZx13-C-ewyJiMFAgajGHTYGOpCtudqozysd5qNXQOg3jarlhrEcOS81slFef4wmg682nM5aaIpmO2n-fiTlPvQS2~qeo0VTP9WlVfNtJwmEE0heo8Md5IcrFUQWQboI49KT-HckgfGCsEBKU-WOPuM-U~aN1Vc0i0MNdfHlGNAG-j5DcC5SuQmoALr4vFi6qaCfXymkXb2gFUAvZC6utTh22XvqKVRR6DdxmrEqvZCb78yKpDxd4losV0TcpkVIKk-~fH-SgeArU-jHiHXjfKrZva9SVubleuUdY2cI0iJHroTK28UzQ8Jl23lQcVBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wayne County commissioners approved two IT addenda to improve cybersecurity monitoring: a Splunk Cloud software subscription through SHI International to centralize log collection and analysis, and a BlueVoyant monitoring subscription procured via CDW Government to provide 24/7 monitoring and active incident response.

Ryan Hayes, division director of computing and infrastructure, explained Splunk Cloud will aggregate logs from firewalls, network devices and other systems into a single platform. He said BlueVoyant will provide monitoring and “reactionary activities,” including acting on the county’s behalf when anomalous or malicious activity is detected.

Commissioner Killeen asked what contractual protections limit outside firms’ access to county data and whether contractors could take or sell data. Steve Stedman (IT) said the logs are “basically…login information, some device activity information” and not confidential file contents. Hector Roman, Director of IT, and Hayes explained BlueVoyant will be given read access accounts and will monitor log data; if BlueVoyant detects an infected device, the firm can isolate and remediate the device and then notify county staff.

IT staff said the services are U.S.-based and partners have long-standing relationships with vendors (Microsoft and Splunk). They pledged to provide commissioners with contract specifics that further describe protections, limits on access and legal constraints.

Commissioner Killeen also asked about protections for employees working from home. Jason Reynolds (IT) explained county devices carry antivirus/endpoint protection that communicates regardless of location; staff advised use of the county VPN to access on-premises resources.

Commissioner Killeen moved approval of both addenda; Commissioner Clark Coleman seconded. Commissioners voted and the chair recorded the motion as carried.","The commission approved addenda to cooperative agreements for Splunk Cloud (SHI International) and BlueVoyant monitoring services (via CDW Government) to centralize log collection and provide 24/7 monitoring and incident response; IT staff described protections, contractual limits and remote device antivirus coverage.","actionData","errors"]

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