HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2010.06.09 - 10166Miscellaneous Resolution #10153
BY: Commissioners Bill Bullard, Jr., Michael J. Gingell and Janet Jackson
RE: Board of Commissioners — Tri-County Summit 2010— 10 th Celebratory Regional Event
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in the spirit of regional cooperation, the Commissioners from Wayne, Oakland and
Macomb County and the members of the Detroit City Council, held their first Tr-County Summit
in May of 1998; and
WHEREAS the first Tr-County Summit was hosted by Wayne County, the Michigan State Fair
and the Michigan Association of Counties, wherein common issues were identified for
cooperative action; and
WHEREAS in August 1998, Oakland County hosted the second Tr-County Summit.
Participants identified five areas for cooperation: Mental Health, Transportation/Transit.
Economic Development, Criminal Justice and Environment. Task Forces were established that
consisted of elected officials, department representatives, Commission and Council staff and
interested parties from SEMCOG, the Detroit Regional Chamber, DaimlerChrysler and the
Citizens Research Council; and
WHEREAS in August of 1999, Macomb County hosted the third Tr-County Summit. This event
focused on the successes of the various Task Forces. The Criminal Justice Task Force had
compiled an inventory of programs offered by the Detroit Police Department and the Sheriff
Departments in the Tr-County area - including how to share mug shots, finger prints and other
data; the Mental Health Task Force hosted a breakfast to discuss key appropriations and policy
issues with state legislators; and the Transportation and Economic Task Forces held a joint
meeting to discuss regional transportation solutions; and
WHEREAS on October 19, 1999, the Detroit City Council hosted the fourth Tr-County Summit
at the historic Detroit Yacht Club, located on the beautiful landmark - Belle Isle; and
WHEREAS on June 8, 2000, the Wayne County Commission hosted the fifth Tr-County
Summit at Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village to discuss Task Force reports and ideas;
and
WHEREAS in March 2006, the Tr-County Summit was reinstated and the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners hosted the sixth Tr-County Summit at Glen Oaks County Club in
Farmington Hills. Nearly 300 legislative leaders from the Counties of Wayne, Oakland and
Macomb and the City of Detroit attended and worked on community issues relating to
transportation, infrastructure and mental health; and
WHEREAS in September 2007, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners hosted the
seventh Tr-County Summit aboard the Ovation yacht. Issues relating to water quality and the
quality of life for the region were studied and discussed. The two study groups issued
recommendations in a final report; and
WHEREAS in September 2008, the Detroit City Council hosted the eighth Tr-County Summit at
the beautiful, historic Detroit institute of Arts. Two study groups were formed: Going Green and
Home Foreclosures. A resolution was recommended to make energy efficiency the focus of the
Regional Partnership for Sustainability; and
WHEREAS in September 2009, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners hosted the ninth
Tr-County summit at Henry Ford Community College. The event featured a "State of the Region
Panel Discussion" with Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Oakland County Executive L.
Brooks Patterson, City of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Macomb County Board of
Commissioners Chairman Paul Gielegham; and
WHEREAS the current leaders in the City Council of Detroit and the County Commissioners of
Wayne. Oakland and Macomb recognize the benefit of continuing the partnership and
collaborative efforts that will strengthen their ability to address complex issues facing our region;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners have agreed to host the 10th
Tr-County Summit on September 20, 2010 at the Detroit Zoo — an exemplary regional jewel.
Legislative leaders from the City of Detroit and the Counties of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb
are invited to attend, along with leaders from the Michigan legislature and corporate and civic
organizations, whose participation and partnership make these events possible.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb
County Board of Commissioners and members of the Detroit City Council hereby recognize the
significant benefit of regional cooperation and integration of efforts at promoting policies,
methods and strategies as an essential component to enhancing the economic vitality of the tri-
county region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County
Board of Commissioners and members of the Detroit City Council join together in affirming
support and participation in the Tr-County Summit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Wayne. Oakland and Macomb County
Board of Commissioners and members of the Detroit City Council hereby pledge our continued
support of the Tr-County Summit, as a valuable and unique opportunity for us, as regional
leaders, to get together for meaningful discussion and to take action on select issues affecting
our shared region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of
this adopted resolution to the County Clerk and County Commissioners for Wayne and Macomb
County's and the City Clerk and Council Members for the City of Detroit.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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Commissioner Tim Burns
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Resolution #10153 June 9, 2010
Moved by Bullard supported by Coleman to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#10153 — Board of Commissioners — Tr-County Summit 2010 — le Celebratory Regional Event.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard. Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel,
Hatchett, Jackson. Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #10153 — Board of Commissioners — Tr-County Summit 2010 — 10 th Celebratory Regional
Event carried.
Moved by Bullard supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns,
Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchet Jackson,
Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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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 June 9, 2010, with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 9th day of June, 2010.
III NOT RHIN CORTI.
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Ruth Johnson. County Cleft