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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2010.02.18 - 10072REPORT (Misc. #10016) February 18, 2010 BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE — Christine Long, Chairperson RE: MR #10016 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) MTH ANNIVERSARY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on February 8. 2010, hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE &Jut GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Motion carried on a roll call vote with Scott and Runestad voting no and Hatchett and McGillivray absent. Miscellaneous Resolution # 10016 BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub and Eric Coleman RE: Board of Commissioners — Recognition of the National Association of Counties' (NACo) 75th Anniversary TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the National Organization of Counties (NACo) was established in 1935, when it was first called the National County Officers Association; and WHEREAS the National Association of Counties (NACo) was formed to stimulate the continuing improvement of county government; to speak rationally for county government; to contribute to the knowledge and awareness of the heritage and future of county government; to serve as a liaison between the nation's counties and other levels of government; and to achieve public understanding of the role of counties in the federal system; and WHEREAS NACO provides essential services to the nation's 3,066 counties across the United States. This represents 3/4 of all counties and over 85% of the nation's population; and WHEREAS NACo provides a mechanism for counties to exchange information and advice and improve services rendered to the public by county government; and WHEREAS NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the public's understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money; and WHEREAS counties save tax dollars and staff time with NACo through cooperative purchasing programs. research information, technical assistance, and careful review of legislation and regulations; and WHEREAS NACo offers a free program that allows Oakland County to provide its residents with a free Prescription Drug Discount Card Program that assists residents with prescription costs. Since this national program began in 2004. it has provided an average savings of more than 23 percent per prescription, and nearly 1,100 participating counties have saved their residents more than $170 million; and WHEREAS NACo, as "The Voice of America's Counties", works alongside its members to vigorously lobby the Administration and Congress on all issues affecting counties and their residents; and WHEREAS in 2010, the National Association of Counties is engaging in a year-long celebration of its 75th Anniversary. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby extends its congratulations to the board, members, staff, and affiliates of the National Association of Counties on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners commends the National Association of Counties as a highly respected partner and leader in supporting and strengthening our nation's counties BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the National Association of Counties and the Michigan Association of Counties. Commissioner District #15 CLik, rT y . Taub , CouenissionirEric Col Missioner District # an Commissioner District # Comminioner Dii.stby Co missioner / Co issioner District # Commiss)ner District # '2,C g LJ2A14 Commissiwer District # Commissioner District # fruo1}L41/4 j opyi Commissionj District # ornmissior'Se District # Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoin lution• pill I 1_,V.P.SLy BM= Commissioner District #-J -- Commissioner District #-1 Commissicle District # /1,) Commissioner Distriict # 1 .=3 Zaity Commissioner District # Commissioner District 4 Commissioner District # /9 Commissioner District # Commissioner District # / Commissioner District # Resolution #10015 January 20, 2010 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Resolution #10016 February 18, 2010 Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted. Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Vote on resolution: AYES: Cabello, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson. Gingell, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Schwartz, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Burns, (19) NAYS: Douglas, Gosselin, Runestad, Scott. (4) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted. BES keT ROME COUNTY UDINE ACTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland. do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on February 18, 2010. with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 18th day of February, 2010. eat Ruth Johnson, County Clerk